#aagth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,in the ,house of ,representatives1 ,u4 ,s41 ,december #h1 #bjbb ,,amendment3 ,that the ,house agree to the amendment of the ,senate to the bill 7,h4,r4 #gggf7 entitled ,an ,act to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the ,united ,states1 to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources1 and for other purposes41 with the following ,in lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the amendment of the ,senate1 insert the following3 #a4 ,short title 7a7 ,in general ,this ,act may be cited as the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc4 7b7 ,references ,any reference in this or any other ,act to the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc4 #b4 ,organization of ,act into divisions2 table of contents 7a7 ,divisions ,this ,act is organized into #aa 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--,non-,department of ,defense ,matters4 7#f7 ,division ,f--,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc4 7#g7 ,division ,g--,homeland ,security4 7#h7 ,division ,h--,water ,resources4 7#i7 ,division ,i--,department of ,state ,authorizations4 7#aj7 ,division ,j--,oceans and ,atmosphere4 7#aa7 ,division ,k--,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb4 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 ,sec4 #e4 ,explanatory statement4 ,division ,a--,,department ,,of ,,defense ,,authorizations ,title ,i--,,procurement ,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations ,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,b--,army ,programs ,sec4 #aaa4 ,limitations on production of ,extended ,range ,cannon ,artillery howitzers4 ,subtitle ,c--,navy ,programs ,sec4 #aba4 ,requirements relating to ,,ea-#ah;,g aircraft of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,navy shipbuilding workforce development special incentive4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,extension of prohibition on availability of funds for ,navy port waterborne security barriers4 ,sec4 #abd4 ,limitation on authority to modify capabilities and fleet configuration of ,e-#f;,b aircraft4 ,sec4 #abe4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,arleigh ,burke class destroyers4 ,sec4 #abf4 ,procurement authority for ,ship-to-,shore ,connector program4 ,sec4 #abg4 ,procurement authority for ,,ch-#ec,k heavy lift helicopter program4 ,sec4 #abh4 ,procurement authorities for ,john ,lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler ships4 ,sec4 #abi4 ,procurement authorities for certain amphibious shipbuilding programs4 ,sec4 #acj4 ,contracts for design and construction of the ,,ddg7,x7 destroyer program4 ,sec4 #aca4 ,tomahawk and ,standard ,missile-#f capability on ,,ffg-#fb class vessels4 ,sec4 #acb4 ,report on advance procurement for ,,cvn-#hb and ,,cvn-#hc4 ,sec4 #acc4 ,quarterly briefings on the ,,ch-#ec,k ,king ,stallion helicopter program4 ,subtitle ,d--,air ,force ,programs ,sec4 #ada4 ,modification of inventory requirements for aircraft of the combat air forces4 ,sec4 #adb4 ,inventory and other requirements relating to air refueling tanker aircraft4 ,sec4 #adc4 ,requirements relating to ,f-#bb aircraft4 ,sec4 #add4 ,modification of exception to prohibition on certain reductions to ,b-#a bomber aircraft squadrons4 ,sec4 #ade4 ,repeal of ,air ,force ,e-#h;,c force presentation requirement4 ,sec4 #adf4 ,minimum inventory of ,c-#acj aircraft4 ,sec4 #adg4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for retirement of ,c-#dj aircraft4 ,sec4 #adh4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for termination of production lines for ,,hh-#fj,w aircraft4 ,sec4 #adi4 ,prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of ,e-#c airborne warning and control system aircraft4 ,sec4 #aej4 ,limitation on divestment of ,f-#ae aircraft4 ,sec4 #aea4 ,authority to procure upgraded ejection seats for certain ,t-#ch;,a aircraft4 ,sec4 #aeb4 ,procurement authority for digital mission operations platform for the ,space ,force4 ,sec4 #aec4 ,digital transformation commercial software acquisition4 ,sec4 #aed4 ,requirements study and strategy for the combat search and rescue mission of the ,air ,force4 ,sec4 #aee4 ,plan for transfer of ,,kc-#ace aircraft to the ,air ,national ,guard4 ,sec4 #aef4 ,annual reports on ,t-#g;,a ,advanced ,pilot ,training ,system4 ,subtitle ,e--,defense-wide1 ,joint1 and ,multiservice ,matters ,sec4 #afa4 ,increase in ,air ,force and ,navy use of used commercial dual-use parts in certain aircraft and engines4 ,sec4 #afb4 ,assessment and strategy for fielding capabilities to counter threats posed by unmanned aerial system swarms4 ,sec4 #afc4 ,assessment and report on military rotary wing aircraft industrial base4 ,sec4 #afd4 ,comptroller ,general audit of efforts to modernize the propulsion1 power1 and thermal management systems of ,f-#ce aircraft4 ,title ,,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 ,modification of cooperative research and development project authority4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,clarification of role of senior official with principal responsibility for artificial intelligence and machine learning4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,inclusion of ,office of ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering in personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,modification of limitation on cancellation of designation of ,executive ,agent for a certain ,defense ,production ,act program4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,support for research and development of bioindustrial manufacturing processes4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,air-breathing and rocket booster testing capacity upgrades to support critical hypersonic weapons development4 ,sec4 #bag4 ,competitively awarded demonstrations and tests of electromagnetic warfare technology4 ,sec4 #bah4 ,administration of the ,advanced ,sensor ,applications ,program4 ,sec4 #bai4 ,quantifiable assurance capability for security of microelectronics4 ,sec4 #bbj4 ,government-,industry-,academia ,working ,group on ,microelectronics4 ,sec4 #bba4 ,target date for deployment of #e;,g wireless broadband infrastructure at all military installations4 ,sec4 #bbb4 ,outreach to historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions regarding ,national ,security ,innovation ,network programs that promote entrepreneurship and innovation at institutions of higher education4 ,sec4 #bbc4 ,report and pilot program based on recommendations regarding defense research capacity at historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions4 ,sec4 #bbd4 ,pilot program to support the development of patentable inventions in the ,department of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #bbe4 ,pilot program to facilitate the development of battery technologies for warfighters4 ,subtitle ,c--,plans1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #bca4 ,modification to annual reports of the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation4 ,sec4 #bcb4 ,extension of requirement for quarterly briefings on strategy for fifth generation information and communications technologies4 ,sec4 #bcc4 ,plan for investments to support the development of novel processing approaches for defense applications4 ,sec4 #bcd4 ,plans to accelerate the transition to #e;,g information and communications technology within the military departments4 ,sec4 #bce4 ,plan for ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency ,innovation ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #bcf4 ,strategy and plan for fostering and strengthening the defense innovation ecosystem4 ,sec4 #bcg4 ,assessment and strategy relating to hypersonic testing capacity of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #bch4 ,annual report on studies and reports of federally funded research and development centers4 ,sec4 #bci4 ,report on recommendations from ,army ,futures ,command ,research ,program ,realignment ,study4 ,sec4 #bdj4 ,report on potential for increased utilization of the ,electronic ,proving ,grounds testing range4 ,sec4 #bda4 ,study on costs associated with underperforming software and information technology4 ,sec4 #bdb4 ,study and report on sufficiency of operational test and evaluation resources supporting certain major defense acquisition programs4 ,title ,,iii--,operation and ,maintenance ,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations ,sec4 #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,b--,energy and ,environment ,sec4 #caa4 ,center for ,excellence in ,environmental ,security4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,participation in pollutant banks and water quality trading4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,consideration under ,defense ,environmental ,restoration ,program for ,state-owned facilities of the ,national ,guard with proven exposure of hazardous substances and waste4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,renewal of annual environmental and energy reports of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,aggregation of energy conservation measures and funding4 ,sec4 #caf4 ,additional special considerations for energy performance goals and energy performance master plan4 ,sec4 #cag4 ,purchase or lease of electric1 zero emission1 advanced-biofuel-powered1 or hydrogen-powered vehicles for the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #cah4 ,clarification and requirement for ,department of ,defense relating to renewable biomass and biogas4 ,sec4 #cai4 ,programs of military departments on reduction of fuel reliance and promotion of energy-aware behaviors4 ,sec4 #cbj4 ,establishment of joint working group to determine joint requirements for future operational energy needs of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #cba4 ,amendment to budgeting of ,department of ,defense relating to extreme weather4 ,sec4 #cbb4 ,prototype and demonstration projects for energy resilience at certain military installations4 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,pilot program for development of electric vehicle charging solutions to mitigate grid stress4 ,sec4 #cbd4 ,pilot program on use of sustainable aviation fuel4 ,sec4 #cbe4 ,policy to increase disposition of spent advanced batteries through recycling4 ,sec4 #cbf4 ,guidance and target goal relating to formerly used defense sites programs4 ,sec4 #cbg4 ,analysis and plan for addressing heat island effect on military installations4 ,sec4 #cbh4 ,limitation on replacement of non-tactical vehicle fleet of ,department of ,defense with electric vehicles1 advanced-biofuel-powered vehicles1 or hydrogen-powered vehicles4 ,subtitle ,c--,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility ,sec4 #cca4 ,defueling of ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 ,sec4 #ccb4 ,authorization of closure of underground storage tank system at ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 ,sec4 #ccc4 ,report on bulk fuel requirements applicable to ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 ,sec4 #ccd4 ,placement of sentinel or monitoring wells in proximity to ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 ,sec4 #cce4 ,studies relating to water needs of the ,armed ,forces on ,oahu4 ,sec4 #ccf4 ,study on alternative uses for ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 ,sec4 #ccg4 ,briefing on ,department of ,defense efforts to track health implications of fuel leaks at ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 ,subtitle ,d--,treatment of ,perfluoroalkyl ,substances and ,polyfluoroalkyl ,substances ,sec4 #cda4 ,department of ,defense research relating to perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,sec4 #cdb4 ,increase of 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 #cdc4 ,prizes for development of non-,,pfas-containing turnout gear4 ,sec4 #cdd4 ,modification of limitation on disclosure of results of testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances on private property4 ,sec4 #cde4 ,restriction on procurement or purchasing by ,department of ,defense of turnout gear for firefighters containing perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,sec4 #cdf4 ,annual report on ,,pfas contamination at certain military installations from sources other than aqueous film-forming foam4 ,sec4 #cdg4 ,report on critical ,,pfas uses2 briefings on ,department of ,defense procurement of certain items containing ,,pfos or ,,pfoa4 ,subtitle ,e--,logistics and ,sustainment ,sec4 #cea4 ,resources required for achieving materiel readiness metrics and objectives for major defense acquisition programs4 ,sec4 #ceb4 ,annual plan for maintenance and modernization of naval vessels4 ,sec4 #cec4 ,inclusion of information regarding joint medical estimates in readiness reports4 ,sec4 #ced4 ,inapplicability of advance billing dollar limitation for relief efforts following major disasters or emergencies4 ,sec4 #cee4 ,repeal of ,comptroller ,general review on time limitations on duration of public-private competitions4 ,sec4 #cef4 ,implementation of ,comptroller ,general recommendations regarding ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,plan of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #ceg4 ,limitation on availability of funds for military information support operations4 ,sec4 #ceh4 ,notification of modification to policy regarding retention rates for ,navy ship repair contracts4 ,sec4 #cei4 ,research and analysis on capacity of private shipyards in ,united ,states and effect of those shipyards on ,naval fleet readiness4 ,sec4 #cfj4 ,independent study relating to fuel distribution logistics across ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 ,sec4 #cfa4 ,quarterly briefings on expenditures for establishment of fuel distribution points in ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command area of responsibility4 ,subtitle ,f--,matters relating to depots and ammunition production facilities ,sec4 #cga4 ,budgeting for depot and ammunition production facility maintenance and repair3 annual report4 ,sec4 #cgb4 ,extension of authorization of depot working capital funds for unspecified minor military construction4 ,sec4 #cgc4 ,five-year plans for improvements to depot and ammunition production facility infrastructure4 ,sec4 #cgd4 ,modification to minimum capital investment for certain depots4 ,sec4 #cge4 ,continuation of requirement for biennial report on core depot-level maintenance and repair4 ,sec4 #cgf4 ,continuation of requirement for annual report on funds expended for performance of depot-level maintenance and repair workloads4 ,sec4 #cgg4 ,clarification of calculation for certain workload carryover of ,department of the ,army4 ,subtitle ,g--,other ,matters ,sec4 #cha4 ,annual reports by ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense on activities of ,joint ,safety ,council4 ,sec4 #chb4 ,accountability for ,department of ,defense contractors using military working dogs4 ,sec4 #chc4 ,membership of ,coast ,guard on ,joint ,safety ,council4 ,sec4 #chd4 ,inclusion in report on unfunded priorities ,national ,guard responsibilities in connection with natural and man-made disasters4 ,sec4 #che4 ,support for training of ,national ,guard personnel on wildfire prevention and response4 ,sec4 #chf4 ,interagency collaboration and extension of pilot program on military working dogs and explosives detection4 ,sec4 #chg4 ,amendment to the ,sikes ,act4 ,sec4 #chh4 ,national standards for ,federal fire protection at military installations4 ,sec4 #chi4 ,pilot programs for tactical vehicle safety data collection4 ,sec4 #cij4 ,requirements relating to reduction of out-of-pocket costs of members of the ,armed ,forces for uniform items4 ,sec4 #cia4 ,implementation of recommendations relating to animal facility sanitation and plan for housing and care of horses4 ,sec4 #cib4 ,continued designation of ,secretary of the ,navy as executive agent for ,naval ,small ,craft ,instruction and ,technical ,training ,school4 ,sec4 #cic4 ,prohibition on use of funds for retirement of legacy maritime mine countermeasures platforms4 ,title ,,iv--,military ,personnel ,authorization ,subtitle ,a--,active ,forces ,sec4 #dja4 ,end strengths for active forces4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,end strength level matters4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,additional authority to vary ,space ,force end strength4 ,subtitle ,b--,reserve ,forces ,sec4 #daa4 ,end strengths for ,selected ,reserve4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,end strengths for reserves on active duty in support of the ,reserves4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,end strengths for military technicians 7dual status74 ,sec4 #dad4 ,maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support4 ,subtitle ,c--,authorization of ,appropriations ,sec4 #dba4 ,military personnel4 ,title ,v--,military ,personnel ,policy ,subtitle ,a--,officer ,personnel ,policy ,sec4 #eja4 ,authorized strengths for ,space ,force officers on active duty in grades of major1 lieutenant colonel1 and colonel4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,distribution of commissioned officers on active duty in general officer and flag officer grades4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,redistribution of ,naval officers serving on active duty in the grades of ,o-#h and ,o-#i4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,authorized strength after ,december #ca1 #bjbb3 general officers and flag officers on active duty4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,extension of grade retention for certain officers awaiting retirement4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,exclusion of officers serving as lead special trial counsel from limitations on authorized strengths for general and flag officers4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,constructive service credit for certain officers of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #ejh4 ,improvements to the selection of warrant officers in the military departments for promotion4 ,sec4 #eji4 ,advice and consent requirement for waivers of mandatory retirement for ,superintendents of military service academies4 ,sec4 #eji;,a4 ,modification of reports on ,air ,force personnel performing duties of a ,nuclear and ,missile ,operations ,officer 7#ac,n74 ,sec4 #eji;,b4 ,assessments of staffing in the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and other ,department of ,defense headquarters offices4 ,sec4 #eji;,c4 ,,gao review of certain officer performance evaluations4 ,sec4 #eji;,d4 ,study of chaplains4 ,subtitle ,b--,reserve ,component ,management ,sec4 #eaa4 ,inclusion of additional information on the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps in reports accompanying the national defense strategy4 ,sec4 #eab4 ,expansion of eligibility to serve as an instructor in the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 ,sec4 #eac4 ,backdating of effective date of rank for reserve officers in the ,national ,guard due to undue delays in ,federal recognition4 ,sec4 #ead4 ,inspections of the ,national ,guard4 ,sec4 #eae4 ,authority to waive requirement that performance of ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty at the request of a ,governor may not interfere with certain duties4 ,sec4 #eaf4 ,continued ,national ,guard support for ,fire,guard program4 ,sec4 #eag4 ,enhancement of ,national ,guard ,youth ,challenge ,program4 ,sec4 #eah4 ,notice to ,congress before certain actions regarding units of certain reserve components4 ,sec4 #eai4 ,independent study on ,federal recognition of ,national ,guard officers4 ,sec4 #eai;,a4 ,review and update of report on geographic dispersion of ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 ,sec4 #eai;,b4 ,briefing on duties of the ,army ,interagency ,training and ,education ,center4 ,subtitle ,c--,general ,service ,authorities and ,military ,records ,sec4 #eba4 ,consideration of adverse information by special selection review boards4 ,sec4 #ebb4 ,expansion of eligibility for direct acceptance of gifts by members of the ,armed ,forces and ,department of ,defense and ,coast ,guard employees and their families4 ,sec4 #ebc4 ,limitation of extension of period of active duty for a member who accepts a fellowship1 scholarship1 or grant4 ,sec4 #ebd4 ,expansion of mandatory characterizations of administrative discharges of certain members on the basis of failure to receive ,,covid-#ai vaccine4 ,sec4 #ebe4 ,rescission of ,,covid-#ai vaccination mandate4 ,sec4 #ebf4 ,temporary exemption from end strength grade restrictions for the ,space ,force4 ,sec4 #ebg4 ,notification to next of kin upon the death of a member of the ,armed ,forces3 study2 update2 training2 report4 ,sec4 #ebh4 ,gender-neutral fitness physical readiness standards for military occupational specialties of the ,army4 ,sec4 #ebi4 ,recurring report regarding ,,covid-#ai mandate4 ,sec4 #ecj4 ,sense of ,congress regarding women involuntarily separated from the ,armed ,forces due to pregnancy or parenthood4 ,subtitle ,d--,recruitment and ,retention ,sec4 #eca4 ,treatment of personally identifiable information regarding prospective recruits4 ,sec4 #ecb4 ,revival and extension of temporary authority for targeted recruitment incentives4 ,sec4 #ecc4 ,report on recruiting efforts of certain ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #ecd4 ,review of marketing and recruiting of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ece4 ,report on ,department of ,defense recruitment advertising to racial and ethnic minority communities4 ,sec4 #ecf4 ,improving oversight of military recruitment practices in public secondary schools4 ,sec4 #ecg4 ,best practices for the retention of certain female members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #ech4 ,review of certain personnel policies of special operations forces4 ,sec4 #eci4 ,support for members who perform duties regarding remotely piloted aircraft3 study2 report4 ,sec4 #eci;,a4 ,retention and recruitment of members of the ,army who specialize in air and missile defense systems4 ,subtitle ,e--,military ,justice and ,other ,legal ,matters ,sec4 #eda4 ,matters in connection with special trial counsel4 ,sec4 #edb4 ,technical corrections relating to special trial counsel4 ,sec4 #edc4 ,randomization of court-martial panels4 ,sec4 #edd4 ,jurisdiction of ,courts of ,criminal ,appeals4 ,sec4 #ede4 ,special trial counsel of the ,department of the ,air ,force4 ,sec4 #edf4 ,independent investigation of sexual harassment4 ,sec4 #edg4 ,primary prevention research agenda and workforce4 ,sec4 #edh4 ,limitation on availability of funds for relocation of ,army ,,cid special agent training course4 ,sec4 #edi4 ,review of titling and indexing practices of the ,army and certain other organizations4 ,sec4 #edi;,a4 ,briefing and report on resourcing required for implementation of military justice reform4 ,sec4 #edi;,b4 ,report on sharing information with counsel for victims of offenses under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 ,sec4 #edi;,c4 ,dissemination of civilian legal services information4 ,subtitle ,f--,member ,education ,sec4 #eea4 ,authorization of certain support for military service academy foundations4 ,sec4 #eeb4 ,individuals from the ,district of ,columbia who may be considered for appointment to military service academies4 ,sec4 #eec4 ,agreement by a cadet or midshipman to play professional sport constitutes a breach of agreement to serve as an officer4 ,sec4 #eed4 ,naval ,postgraduate ,school and ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology3 terms of ,provosts and ,chief ,academic ,officers4 ,sec4 #eee4 ,naval ,postgraduate ,school3 attendance by enlisted members4 ,sec4 #eef4 ,modification of annual report on demographics of military service academy applicants4 ,sec4 #eeg4 ,study and report on professional military education4 ,sec4 #eeh4 ,report on treatment of ,china in curricula of professional military education4 ,subtitle ,g--,member ,training and ,transition ,sec4 #efa4 ,codification of ,skillbridge program4 ,sec4 #efb4 ,pilot program on remote personnel processing in the ,army4 ,sec4 #efc4 ,annual report on members separating from active duty who file claims for disability benefits4 ,sec4 #efd4 ,female members of certain ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense in ,,stem4 ,subtitle ,h--,military ,family ,readiness and ,dependents' ,education ,sec4 #ega4 ,clarification and expansion of authorization of support for chaplain-led programs for members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #egb4 ,pilot program to expand eligibility for enrollment at domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools3 extension2 report4 ,sec4 #egc4 ,commercial air waiver for next of kin regarding transportation of remains of casualties4 ,sec4 #egd4 ,certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of military and civilian personnel4 ,sec4 #ege4 ,assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of members of the ,armed ,forces with enrollment changes due to base closures1 force structure changes1 or force relocations4 ,sec4 #egf4 ,pilot program on hiring of special needs inclusion coordinators for ,department of ,defense child development centers4 ,sec4 #egg4 ,promotion of certain child care assistance4 ,sec4 #egh4 ,industry roundtable on military spouse hiring4 ,sec4 #egi4 ,recommendations for the improvement of the ,military ,interstate ,children's ,compact4 ,sec4 #egi;,a4 ,feasibility of inclusion of au pairs in pilot program to provide financial assistance to members of the ,armed ,forces for in-home child care4 ,sec4 #egi;,b4 ,briefing on policies regarding single parents serving as members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #egi;,c4 ,public reporting on certain military child care programs4 ,sec4 #egi;,d4 ,briefing on verification of eligible federally connected children for purposes of ,federal impact aid programs4 ,sec4 #egi;,e4 ,sense of ,congress on rights of parents of children attending schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 ,subtitle ,i--,decorations1 ,awards1 and ,other ,honors ,sec4 #eha4 ,clarification of procedure for boards for the correction of military records to review determinations regarding certain decorations4 ,sec4 #ehb4 ,authorizations for certain awards4 ,sec4 #ehc4 ,posthumous appointment of ,ulysses ,s4 ,grant to grade of ,general of the ,armies of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #ehd4 ,enhanced information related to awarding of the ,purple ,heart4 ,subtitle ,j--,miscellaneous ,reports and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #eia4 ,report on non-citizen members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #eib4 ,notification on manning of afloat naval forces3 modifications2 codification4 ,sec4 #eic4 ,clarification of authority of ,,ncmaf to update ,chaplains ,hill at ,arlington ,national ,cemetery4 ,sec4 #eid4 ,disinterment of remains of ,andrew ,chabrol from ,arlington ,national ,cemetery4 ,sec4 #eie4 ,pilot program on safe storage of personally owned firearms4 ,sec4 #eif4 ,pilot program on car sharing on remote or isolated military installations4 ,sec4 #eig4 ,briefing on the effects of economic inflation on members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #eih4 ,study on improvement of access to voting for members of the ,armed ,forces overseas4 ,sec4 #eii4 ,report on incidence of military suicides by military job code4 ,sec4 #eii;,a4 ,report on efforts to prevent and respond to deaths by suicide in the ,navy4 ,sec4 #eii;,b4 ,report on officer personnel management and the development of the professional military ethic of the ,space ,force4 ,title ,,vi--,compensation and ,other ,personnel ,benefits ,subtitle ,a--,bonus and ,incentive ,pays ,sec4 #fja4 ,one-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,increase to maximum amounts of certain bonus and special pay authorities4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,cold weather duty3 authorization of assignment or special duty pay2 travel allowance for members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to ,alaska4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,air ,force rated officer retention demonstration program4 ,subtitle ,b--,allowances ,other than ,travel and ,transportation ,allowances ,sec4 #faa4 ,increases in maximum allowable income for purposes of eligibility for basic needs allowance4 ,sec4 #fab4 ,extension of authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing in certain areas4 ,sec4 #fac4 ,temporary continuation of rate of basic allowance for housing for members of the ,armed ,forces whose sole dependent dies while residing with the member4 ,sec4 #fad4 ,basic allowance for housing for members without dependents when home port change would financially disadvantage member4 ,sec4 #fae4 ,revival and redesignation of provision establishing benefits for certain members assigned to the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency4 ,sec4 #faf4 ,extension of one-time uniform allowance for officers who transfer to the ,space ,force4 ,sec4 #fag4 ,,oconus cost of living allowance3 adjustments2 notice to certain congressional committees4 ,subtitle ,c--,travel and ,transportation ,allowances ,sec4 #fba4 ,allowable travel and transportation allowances3 complex overhaul4 ,sec4 #fbb4 ,expansion of authority to reimburse a member of the uniformed services for spousal business costs arising from a permanent change of station4 ,sec4 #fbc4 ,extension of authority to reimburse members for spouse relicensing costs pursuant to a permanent change of station4 ,sec4 #fbd4 ,reimbursement of a member of the uniformed services for costs to relocate a pet that arise from a permanent change of station4 ,sec4 #fbe4 ,travel and transportation allowances for certain members of the ,armed ,forces who attend a professional military education institution or training classes4 ,sec4 #fbf4 ,conforming amendments to update references to travel and transportation authorities4 ,sec4 #fbg4 ,pilot program to reimburse members of the ,armed ,forces for certain child care costs incident to a permanent change of station or assignment4 ,subtitle ,d--,leave ,sec4 #fca4 ,technical amendments to leave entitlement and accumulation4 ,sec4 #fcb4 ,modification of authority to allow members of the ,armed ,forces to accumulate leave in excess of #fj days4 ,sec4 #fcc4 ,convalescent leave for a member of the ,armed ,forces4 ,subtitle ,e--,family and ,survivor ,benefits ,sec4 #fda4 ,claims relating to the return of personal effects of a deceased member of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #fdb4 ,extension of parent fee discount to child care employees4 ,sec4 #fdc4 ,survivor ,benefit ,plan open season4 ,sec4 #fdd4 ,military installations with limited child care3 briefing4 ,sec4 #fde4 ,food insecurity among military families3 data collection2 training2 report4 ,subtitle ,f--,defense ,resale ,matters ,sec4 #fea4 ,prohibition of the sale of certain goods from the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region in commissaries and exchanges4 ,subtitle ,g--,miscellaneous ,studies1 ,briefings and ,reports ,sec4 #ffa4 ,study on basic pay4 ,sec4 #ffb4 ,report on accuracy of basic allowance for housing4 ,sec4 #ffc4 ,review of dislocation and relocation allowances4 ,sec4 #ffd4 ,complex overhaul pay3 briefing4 ,sec4 #ffe4 ,studies on compensation for ,,dod child care providers4 ,sec4 #fff4 ,barriers to home ownership for members of the ,armed ,forces3 study2 report4 ,title ,,vii--,health ,care ,provisions ,subtitle ,a--,,tricare and ,other ,health ,care ,benefits ,sec4 #gja4 ,improvements to ,,tricare dental program4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,health benefits for members of the ,national ,guard following required training or other duty to respond to a national emergency4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,improvement of referrals for specialty care under ,,tricare ,prime during permanent changes of station4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,confidentiality requirements for mental health care services for members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #gje4 ,audit of behavioral health care network providers listed in ,,tricare directory4 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,independent analysis of quality and patient safety review process under direct care component of ,,tricare program4 ,sec4 #gjg4 ,study on providing benefits under ,,tricare ,reserve ,select and ,,tricare dental program to members of the ,selected ,reserve and dependents thereof4 ,sec4 #gjh4 ,,gao study on certain contracts relating to ,,tricare program and oversight of such contracts4 ,sec4 #gji4 ,,gao study on coverage of mental health services under ,,tricare program and relationship to certain mental health parity laws4 ,subtitle ,b--,health ,care ,administration ,sec4 #gaa4 ,accountability for wounded warriors undergoing disability evaluation4 ,sec4 #gab4 ,inclusion of level three trauma care capabilities in requirements for medical centers4 ,sec4 #gac4 ,centers of excellence for specialty care in military health system4 ,sec4 #gad4 ,maintenance of ,core ,casualty ,receiving ,facilities to improve medical force readiness4 ,sec4 #gae4 ,congressional notification requirement to modify scope of services provided at military medical treatment facilities4 ,sec4 #gaf4 ,improvements to processes to reduce financial harm caused to civilians for care provided at military medical treatment facilities4 ,sec4 #gag4 ,authority to carry out studies and demonstration projects relating to delivery of health and medical care through use of other transaction authority4 ,sec4 #gah4 ,licensure requirement for certain health-care professionals providing services as part of mission relating to emergency1 humanitarian1 or refugee assistance4 ,sec4 #gai4 ,authorization of permanent program to improve opioid management in the military health system4 ,sec4 #gbj4 ,modification of requirement to transfer research and development and public health functions to ,defense ,health ,agency4 ,sec4 #gba4 ,access to certain dependent medical records by remarried former spouses4 ,sec4 #gbb4 ,authority for ,department of ,defense program to promote early literacy among certain young children4 ,sec4 #gbc4 ,plan for ,accountable ,care ,organization demonstration4 ,sec4 #gbd4 ,feasibility study and plan on establishing a ,military ,health ,system ,medical ,logistics ,directorate and ,military ,health ,system ,education and ,training ,directorate4 ,subtitle ,c--,reports and other matters ,sec4 #gca4 ,briefing and report on reduction or realignment of military medical manning and medical billets4 ,sec4 #gcb4 ,independent analysis of ,department of ,defense ,comprehensive ,autism ,care ,demonstration program4 ,sec4 #gcc4 ,clarification of membership requirements and compensation authority for independent suicide prevention and response review committee4 ,sec4 #gcd4 ,termination of veterans' advisory board on radiation dose reconstruction4 ,sec4 #gce4 ,brain health initiative of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #gcf4 ,establishment of partnership program between ,united ,states and ,ukraine for military trauma care and research4 ,sec4 #gcg4 ,improvements relating to behavioral health care available under military health system4 ,sec4 #gch4 ,certification program in provision of mental health services to members of the ,armed ,forces and military families4 ,sec4 #gci4 ,standardization of policies relating to service in ,armed ,forces by individuals diagnosed with ,,hbv4 ,sec4 #gdj4 ,suicide cluster3 standardized definition for use by ,department of ,defense2 congressional notification4 ,sec4 #gda4 ,limitation on reduction of military medical manning end strength3 certification requirement and other reforms4 ,sec4 #gdb4 ,feasibility study on establishment of ,department of ,defense internship programs relating to civilian behavioral health providers4 ,sec4 #gdc4 ,updates to prior feasibility studies on establishment of new command on defense health4 ,sec4 #gdd4 ,capability assessment and action plan with respect to effects of exposure to open burn pits and other environmental hazards4 ,sec4 #gde4 ,kyle ,mullen ,navy ,,seal medical training review4 ,sec4 #gdf4 ,reports on composition of medical personnel of each military department and related matters4 ,sec4 #gdg4 ,report on effects of low recruitment and retention on operational tempo and physical and mental health of members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #gdh4 ,guidance for addressing healthy relationships and intimate partner violence through ,,tricare ,program4 ,sec4 #gdi4 ,briefing on suicide prevention reforms for members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,title ,,viii--,acquisition ,policy1 ,acquisition ,management1 and ,related ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,acquisition ,policy and ,management ,sec4 #hja4 ,writing award to encourage curiosity and persistence in overcoming obstacles in acquisition4 ,sec4 #hjb4 ,task and delivery order contracting for architectural and engineering services4 ,sec4 #hjc4 ,data requirements for commercial products for major weapon systems4 ,sec4 #hjd4 ,revision of authority for procedures to allow rapid acquisition and deployment of capabilities needed under specified high-priority circumstances4 ,sec4 #hje4 ,treatment of certain clauses implementing ,executive orders4 ,sec4 #hjf4 ,life cycle management and product support4 ,sec4 #hjg4 ,amendments to contractor employee protections from reprisal for disclosure of certain information4 ,sec4 #hjh4 ,use of fixed-price type contracts for certain major defense acquisition programs4 ,sec4 #hji4 ,acquisition reporting system4 ,subtitle ,b--,amendments to ,general ,contracting ,authorities1 ,procedures1 and ,limitations ,sec4 #haa4 ,inclusion in budget justification materials of enhanced reporting on proposed cancellations and modifications to multiyear contracts4 ,sec4 #hab4 ,comptroller ,general assessment of acquisition programs and related efforts4 ,sec4 #hac4 ,extension of ,defense ,modernization ,account authority4 ,sec4 #had4 ,clarification to fixed-price incentive contract references4 ,sec4 #hae4 ,modification of reporting requirement in connection with requests for multiyear procurement authority for large defense acquisitions4 ,sec4 #haf4 ,modification of provision relating to determination of certain activities with unusually hazardous risks4 ,sec4 #hag4 ,modification to prohibition on operation or procurement of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems4 ,sec4 #hah4 ,extension of pilot program to accelerate contracting and pricing processes4 ,sec4 #hai4 ,extension of pilot program for distribution support and services for weapons systems contractors4 ,sec4 #hbj4 ,extension and modification of ,never ,contract with the ,enemy4 ,sec4 #hba4 ,repeal of requirement for ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense to conduct certain reviews4 ,sec4 #hbb4 ,modification of contracts to provide extraordinary relief due to inflation impacts4 ,subtitle ,c--,provisions ,relating to ,acquisition ,workforce ,sec4 #hca4 ,key experiences and enhanced pay authority for acquisition workforce excellence4 ,sec4 #hcb4 ,defense ,acquisition ,university reforms4 ,sec4 #hcc4 ,modifications to ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps4 ,sec4 #hcd4 ,acquisition workforce incentives relating to training on1 and agreements with1 certain start-up businesses4 ,sec4 #hce4 ,curricula on software acquisitions and cybersecurity software or hardware acquisitions for covered individuals4 ,sec4 #hcf4 ,department of ,defense national imperative for industrial skills program4 ,subtitle ,d--,provisions ,relating to ,software and ,technology ,sec4 #hda4 ,guidelines and resources on the acquisition or licensing of intellectual property4 ,sec4 #hdb4 ,modification of authority of the ,department of ,defense to carry out certain prototype projects4 ,sec4 #hdc4 ,other transaction authority clarification4 ,sec4 #hdd4 ,prizes for advanced technology achievements4 ,sec4 #hde4 ,congressional notification for pilot program to accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies4 ,sec4 #hdf4 ,report on software delivery times4 ,subtitle ,e--,industrial ,base ,matters ,sec4 #hea4 ,modification to the national technology and industrial base4 ,sec4 #heb4 ,modification to miscellaneous limitations on the procurement of goods other than ,united ,states goods4 ,sec4 #hec4 ,requirements for the procurement of certain components for certain naval vessels and auxiliary ships4 ,sec4 #hed4 ,modifications to the procurement technical assistance program4 ,sec4 #hee4 ,codification of prohibition on certain procurements from the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region4 ,sec4 #hef4 ,codification of the ,department of ,defense ,mentor-,protege ,program4 ,sec4 #heg4 ,procurement requirements relating to rare earth elements and strategic and critical materials4 ,sec4 #heh4 ,analyses of certain activities for action to address sourcing and industrial capacity4 ,sec4 #hei4 ,demonstration exercise of enhanced planning for industrial mobilization and supply chain management4 ,sec4 #hfj4 ,risk management for ,department of ,defense pharmaceutical supply chains4 ,sec4 #hfa4 ,strategy for increasing competitive opportunities for certain critical technologies4 ,sec4 #hfb4 ,key advanced system development industry days4 ,subtitle ,f--,small ,business ,matters ,sec4 #hga4 ,codification of ,small ,business ,administration scorecard4 ,sec4 #hgb4 ,modifications to the ,,sbir and ,,sttr programs4 ,sec4 #hgc4 ,access to data on bundled or consolidated contracts4 ,sec4 #hgd4 ,small business integration working group4 ,sec4 #hge4 ,demonstration of commercial due diligence for small business programs4 ,sec4 #hgf4 ,development and assessment of mission effectiveness metrics4 ,subtitle ,g--,other ,matters ,sec4 #hha4 ,technical correction to effective date of the transfer of certain title #aj acquisition provisions4 ,sec4 #hhb4 ,security clearance bridge pilot program4 ,sec4 #hhc4 ,existing agreement limits for ,operation ,warp ,speed4 ,sec4 #hhd4 ,incorporation of controlled unclassified information guidance into program classification guides and program protection plans4 ,title ,,ix--,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,subtitle ,a--,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,related ,matters ,sec4 #ija4 ,increase in authorized number of ,assistant and ,deputy ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ijb4 ,conforming amendments relating to repeal of position of ,chief ,management ,officer4 ,sec4 #ijc4 ,limitation on use of funds pending demonstration of product to identify1 task1 and manage congressional reporting requirements4 ,sec4 #ijd4 ,limitation on use of funds pending compliance with requirements relating to alignment of ,close ,combat ,lethality ,task ,force4 ,subtitle ,b--,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters ,sec4 #iaa4 ,updates to management reform framework4 ,sec4 #iab4 ,briefing on changes to ,unified ,command ,plan4 ,sec4 #iac4 ,clarification of peacetime functions of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #iad4 ,responsibilities and functions relating to electromagnetic spectrum operations4 ,sec4 #iae4 ,joint all domain command and control4 ,sec4 #iaf4 ,strategic management dashboard demonstration4 ,sec4 #iag4 ,demonstration program for component content management systems4 ,sec4 #iah4 ,report on potential transition of all members of the ,space ,force into a single component4 ,title ,x--,general ,provisions ,subtitle ,a--,financial ,matters ,sec4 #ajja4 ,general transfer authority4 ,sec4 #ajjb4 ,sense of ,congress relating to the corrective action plans review process4 ,sec4 #ajjc4 ,annual reports on budgetary effects of inflation4 ,subtitle ,b--,counterdrug ,activities ,sec4 #ajaa4 ,extension of authority to support a unified counterdrug and counterterrorism campaign in ,colombia4 ,subtitle ,c--,naval ,vessels and ,shipyards ,sec4 #ajba4 ,modification to annual naval vessel construction plan4 ,sec4 #ajbb4 ,navy consultation with ,marine ,corps on major decisions directly concerning ,marine ,corps amphibious force structure and capability4 ,sec4 #ajbc4 ,amphibious warship force structure4 ,sec4 #ajbd4 ,modification to limitation on decommissioning or inactivating battle force ships before end of expected service life4 ,sec4 #ajbe4 ,amphibious warfare ship assessment and requirements4 ,sec4 #ajbf4 ,battle force ship employment1 maintenance1 and manning baseline plans4 ,sec4 #ajbg4 ,withholding of certain information about sunken military crafts4 ,sec4 #ajbh4 ,business case analyses on disposition of certain ,government-owned dry-docks4 ,sec4 #ajbi4 ,prohibition on retirement of certain naval vessels4 ,subtitle ,d--,counterterrorism ,sec4 #ajca4 ,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 #ajcb4 ,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 #ajcc4 ,modification and 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 #ajcd4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control of ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 ,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous ,authorities and ,limitations ,sec4 #ajda4 ,submission of national defense strategy in classified and unclassified form4 ,sec4 #ajdb4 ,department of ,defense support for funerals and memorial events for ,members and former ,members of ,congress4 ,sec4 #ajdc4 ,modification of authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance4 ,sec4 #ajdd4 ,modification of provisions relating to anomalous health incidents4 ,sec4 #ajde4 ,security clearances for recently separated members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ajdf4 ,integrated and authenticated access to ,department of ,defense systems for certain congressional staff for oversight purposes4 ,sec4 #ajdg4 ,introduction of entities in transactions critical to national security4 ,sec4 #ajdh4 ,joint training pipeline between ,united ,states ,navy and ,royal ,australian ,navy4 ,sec4 #ajdi4 ,standardization of sectional barge construction for ,department of ,defense use on rivers and intercoastal waterways4 ,sec4 #ajej4 ,department of ,defense support for recently enacted commissions4 ,subtitle ,f--,studies and ,reports ,sec4 #ajea4 ,modification of annual report on unfunded priorities4 ,sec4 #ajeb4 ,congressional notification of military information support operations in the information environment4 ,sec4 #ajec4 ,modification and continuation of reporting requirement relating to humanitarian assistance4 ,sec4 #ajed4 ,briefing on ,global ,force ,management ,allocation ,plan4 ,sec4 #ajee4 ,report and budget details regarding ,operation ,spartan ,shield4 ,sec4 #ajef4 ,annual report on civilian casualties in connection with ,united ,states military operations4 ,sec4 #ajeg4 ,extension of certain reporting deadlines4 ,sec4 #ajeh4 ,extension and modification of reporting requirement regarding enhancement of information sharing and coordination of military training between ,department of ,homeland ,security and ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ajei4 ,continuation of requirement for annual report on ,national ,guard and reserve component equipment4 ,sec4 #ajfj4 ,modification of authority of ,secretary of ,defense to transfer excess aircraft to other departments of the ,federal ,government and authority to transfer excess aircraft to ,states4 ,sec4 #ajfa4 ,combatant command risk assessment for airborne intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance4 ,sec4 #ajfb4 ,study on military training routes and special use air space near wind turbines4 ,sec4 #ajfc4 ,annual reports on safety upgrades to the high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle fleets4 ,sec4 #ajfd4 ,department of ,defense delays in providing comments on ,government ,accountability ,office reports4 ,sec4 #ajfe4 ,justification for transfer or elimination of certain flying missions4 ,sec4 #ajff4 ,reports on ,united ,states military force presence in ,europe4 ,sec4 #ajfg4 ,report on ,department of ,defense practices regarding distinction between combatants and civilians in ,united ,states military operations4 ,sec4 #ajfh4 ,report on strategy and improvement of community engagement efforts of ,armed ,forces in ,hawaii4 ,sec4 #ajfi4 ,report on ,department of ,defense military capabilities in the ,caribbean4 ,sec4 #ajgj4 ,quarterly briefings on ,department of ,defense support for civil authorities to address immigration at the southwest border4 ,sec4 #ajga4 ,annual report on procurement of equipment by ,state and local governments through the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ajgb4 ,briefing on financial oversight of certain educational institutions receiving ,department of ,defense funds4 ,sec4 #ajgc4 ,report on effects of certain ethics requirements on ,department of ,defense hiring1 retention1 and operations4 ,sec4 #ajgd4 ,joint ,concept for ,competing4 ,sec4 #ajge4 ,analysis of feasibility and advisability of relocating major units of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces to certain ,european countries4 ,sec4 #ajgf4 ,report on effects of strategic competitor naval facilities in ,africa4 ,subtitle ,g--,other ,matters ,sec4 #ajha4 ,technical and conforming amendments4 ,sec4 #ajhb4 ,department of ,defense ,civilian ,protection ,center of ,excellence4 ,sec4 #ajhc4 ,ronald ,v4 ,dellums ,memorial ,fellowship in ,,stem4 ,sec4 #ajhd4 ,amendment to memorial for members of the ,armed ,forces killed in attack on ,hamid ,karzai ,international ,airport4 ,sec4 #ajhe4 ,public availability of cost of certain military operations4 ,sec4 #ajhf4 ,combating military reliance on ,russian energy4 ,sec4 #ajhg4 ,establishment of joint force headquarters in area of operations of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 ,sec4 #ajhh4 ,national tabletop exercise4 ,sec4 #ajhi4 ,personnel supporting the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict4 ,sec4 #ajij4 ,sense of ,congress on redesignation of the ,africa ,center for ,strategic ,studies as the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,center for ,africa ,strategic ,studies4 ,sec4 #ajia4 ,integration of electronic warfare into ,tier #a and ,tier #b joint training exercises4 ,sec4 #ajib4 ,national ,commission on the ,future of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #ajic4 ,dynamic airspace pilot program4 ,title ,,xi--,civilian ,personnel ,matters ,sec4 #aaja4 ,restricted reporting option for ,department of ,defense civilian employees choosing to report experiencing adult sexual assault4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,modification and extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for ,federal civilian employees working overseas4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,one-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances1 benefits1 and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,standardized credentials for law enforcement officers of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,temporary extension of authority to provide security for former ,department of ,defense officials4 ,sec4 #aajf4 ,enhanced pay authority for certain research and technology positions in science and technology reinvention laboratories4 ,sec4 #aajg4 ,flexible workplace programs4 ,sec4 #aajh4 ,eligibility of ,department of ,defense employees in time-limited appointments to compete for permanent appointments4 ,sec4 #aaji4 ,modification to personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering4 ,sec4 #aaaj4 ,modification and extension of pilot program on dynamic shaping of the workforce to improve the technical skills and expertise at certain department of defense laboratories4 ,sec4 #aaaa4 ,modification of temporary expansion of authority for noncompetitive appointments of military spouses by federal agencies4 ,sec4 #aaab4 ,modification to pilot program for the temporary assignment of cyber and information technology personnel to private sector organizations4 ,title ,,xii--,matters relating to foreign nations ,subtitle ,a--,assistance and training ,sec4 #abja4 ,payment of personnel expenses necessary for participation in training program conducted by ,colombia under the ,united ,states-,colombia ,action ,plan for ,regional ,security4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,modifications to ,reports on ,security ,cooperation4 ,sec4 #abjc4 ,modification of authority for participation in multinational centers of excellence4 ,sec4 #abjd4 ,modification of existing authorities to provide for an ,irregular ,warfare ,center and a ,regional ,defense ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #abje4 ,modification to authority to provide support for conduct of operations4 ,sec4 #abjf4 ,extension and modification of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to ,united ,states military operations4 ,sec4 #abjg4 ,modification and extension of authority to support border security operations of certain foreign countries4 ,sec4 #abjh4 ,security cooperation programs with foreign partners to advance women1 peace1 and security4 ,sec4 #abji4 ,review of implementation of prohibition on use of funds for assistance to units of foreign security forces that have committed a gross violation of human rights4 ,sec4 #abaj4 ,independent assessment of ,united ,states efforts to train1 advise1 assist1 and equip the military forces of ,somalia4 ,sec4 #abaa4 ,security cooperation activities at ,counter-,,uas ,university4 ,sec4 #abab4 ,defense ,operational ,resilience ,international ,cooperation ,pilot ,program4 ,subtitle ,b--,matters relating to ,afghanistan and ,pakistan ,sec4 #abba4 ,extension of authority for certain payments to redress injury and loss4 ,sec4 #abbb4 ,additional matters for inclusion in reports on oversight in ,afghanistan4 ,sec4 #abbc4 ,prohibition on transporting currency to the ,taliban and the ,islamic ,emirate of ,afghanistan4 ,subtitle ,c--,matters relating to ,syria1 ,iraq1 and ,iran ,sec4 #abca4 ,modification of annual report on the military capabilities of ,iran and related activities4 ,sec4 #abcb4 ,extension of authority to support operations and activities of the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq4 ,sec4 #abcc4 ,extension of authority to provide assistance to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals4 ,sec4 #abcd4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4 ,sec4 #abce4 ,prohibition on transfers to ,iran4 ,sec4 #abcf4 ,report on ,islamic ,revolutionary ,guard ,corps-affiliated operatives abroad4 ,sec4 #abcg4 ,assessment of support to ,iraqi ,security ,forces and ,kurdish ,peshmerga ,forces to counter air and missile threats4 ,sec4 #abch4 ,interagency strategy to disrupt and dismantle narcotics production and trafficking and affiliated networks linked to the regime of ,bashar al-,assad in ,syria4 ,sec4 #abci4 ,prohibition on transfers to ,badr ,organization4 ,sec4 #abdj4 ,report on ,united ,nations arms embargo on ,iran4 ,subtitle ,d--,matters relating to ,russia ,sec4 #abda4 ,modification and extension of ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative4 ,sec4 #abdb4 ,extension of limitation on military cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,russia4 ,sec4 #abdc4 ,modification to annual report on military and security developments involving the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #abdd4 ,temporary authorizations related to ,ukraine and other matters4 ,sec4 #abde4 ,prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over internationally recognized territory of ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abdf4 ,report on ,department of ,defense plan for the provision of short and medium-term security assistance to ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abdg4 ,oversight of ,united ,states assistance to ,ukraine4 ,subtitle ,e--,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region ,sec4 #abea4 ,modification to annual report on military and security developments involving the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #abeb4 ,modification of ,indo-,pacific ,maritime ,security ,initiative to authorize use of funds for the ,coast ,guard4 ,sec4 #abec4 ,modification of prohibition on participation of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in rim of the ,pacific 7,,rimpac7 naval exercises to include cessation of genocide by ,china4 ,sec4 #abed4 ,extension and modification of ,pacific ,deterrence ,initiative4 ,sec4 #abee4 ,extension of authority to transfer funds for ,bien ,hoa dioxin cleanup4 ,sec4 #abef4 ,enhanced indications and warning for deterrence and dissuasion4 ,sec4 #abeg4 ,prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects with ties to the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #abeh4 ,reporting on institutions of higher education domiciled in the ,people's ,republic of ,china that provide support to the ,people's ,liberation ,army4 ,sec4 #abei4 ,review of port and port-related infrastructure purchases and investments made by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and entities directed or backed by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #abfj4 ,enhancing major defense partnership with ,india4 ,sec4 #abfa4 ,pilot program to develop young civilian defense leaders in the ,indo-,pacific region4 ,sec4 #abfb4 ,report on bilateral agreements supporting ,united ,states military posture in the ,indo-,pacific region4 ,sec4 #abfc4 ,statement of policy on ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #abfd4 ,sense of congress on joint exercises with ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #abfe4 ,sense of ,congress on defense alliances and partnerships in the ,indo-,pacific region4 ,subtitle ,f--,other matters ,sec4 #abga4 ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,special ,operations ,headquarters4 ,sec4 #abgb4 ,sense of ,congress on ,,nato and ,united ,states defense posture in ,europe4 ,sec4 #abgc4 ,report on ,fifth ,fleet capabilities upgrades4 ,sec4 #abgd4 ,report on use of social media by foreign terrorist organizations4 ,sec4 #abge4 ,report and feasibility study on collaboration to meet shared national security interests in ,east ,africa4 ,sec4 #abgf4 ,assessment of challenges to implementation of the partnership among ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #abgg4 ,modification and extension of ,united ,states-,israel cooperation to counter unmanned aerial systems4 ,sec4 #abgh4 ,sense of ,congress and briefing on multinational force and observers4 ,sec4 #abgi4 ,briefing on ,department of ,defense program to protect ,united ,states students against foreign agents4 ,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--,national ,defense ,stockpile ,sec4 #adaa4 ,reform of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act4 ,sec4 #adab4 ,modification of acquisition authority under ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act4 ,sec4 #adac4 ,briefings on shortfalls in ,national ,defense ,stockpile4 ,sec4 #adad4 ,authority to acquire materials for the ,national ,defense ,stockpile4 ,sec4 #adae4 ,department of ,defense readiness to support prolonged conflict4 ,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters ,sec4 #adba4 ,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 #adbb4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home4 ,title ,,xv--,cyber ,and ,information ,operations ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,cyber matters ,sec4 #aeja4 ,improvements to ,principal ,cyber ,advisors4 ,sec4 #aejb4 ,annual reports on support by military departments for ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 ,sec4 #aejc4 ,modification of office of primary responsibility for strategic cybersecurity program4 ,sec4 #aejd4 ,tailored cyberspace operations organizations4 ,sec4 #aeje4 ,establishment of support center for consortium of universities that advise ,secretary of ,defense on cybersecurity matters4 ,sec4 #aejf4 ,alignment of ,department of ,defense cyber international strategy with ,national ,defense ,strategy and ,department of ,defense ,cyber ,strategy4 ,sec4 #aejg4 ,enhancement of cyberspace training and security cooperation4 ,sec4 #aejh4 ,military ,cybersecurity ,cooperation with ,hashemite ,kingdom of ,jordan4 ,sec4 #aeji4 ,management and oversight of ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture4 ,sec4 #aeaj4 ,integrated non-kinetic force development4 ,sec4 #aeaa4 ,protection of critical infrastructure4 ,sec4 #aeab4 ,budget display for cryptographic modernization activities for certain systems of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #aeac4 ,establishing projects for data management1 artificial intelligence1 and digital solutions4 ,sec4 #aead4 ,operational testing for commercial cybersecurity capabilities4 ,subtitle ,b--,information ,operations ,sec4 #aeba4 ,requirement to notify ,chief of ,mission of military operation in the information environment4 ,sec4 #aebb4 ,assessment and optimization of ,department of ,defense information and influence operations conducted through cyberspace4 ,sec4 #aebc4 ,joint information operations course4 ,sec4 #aebd4 ,limitation on availability of certain funds until submission of joint lexicon for terms related to information operations4 ,sec4 #aebe4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending submittal of information operations strategy and posture review4 ,sec4 #aebf4 ,limitation on availability of certain funds until submission of assessments relating to cybersecurity of the defense industrial base4 ,subtitle ,c--,personnel ,sec4 #aeca4 ,cyber operations-peculiar awards4 ,sec4 #aecb4 ,establishment of ,cyber ,operations ,designator and rating for the ,navy4 ,sec4 #aecc4 ,total force generation for the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces4 ,sec4 #aecd4 ,correcting cyber mission force readiness shortfalls4 ,sec4 #aece4 ,department of ,defense ,cyber and ,digital ,service ,academy4 ,sec4 #aecf4 ,report on recommendations from ,navy ,civilian ,career ,path study4 ,sec4 #aecg4 ,study to determine optimal strategy for structuring and manning elements of ,joint ,force ,headquarters-,cyber ,organizations1 ,joint ,mission ,operations ,centers1 and ,cyber ,operations-,integrated ,planning ,elements4 ,sec4 #aech4 ,manning review of ,space ,force cyber squadrons4 ,sec4 #aeci4 ,independent review of posture and staffing levels of ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer4 ,sec4 #aedj4 ,independent assessment of ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve for ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #aeda4 ,comprehensive review of ,cyber ,excepted ,service4 ,subtitle ,d--,reports and other ,matters ,sec4 #aeea4 ,pilot program for sharing cyber capabilities and related information with foreign operational partners4 ,sec4 #aeeb4 ,demonstration program for cyber and information technology budget data analytics4 ,sec4 #aeec4 ,plan for commercial cloud test and evaluation4 ,sec4 #aeed4 ,roadmap and implementation plan for cyber adoption of artificial intelligence4 ,sec4 #aeee4 ,review of ,department of ,defense implementation of recommendations from ,defense ,science ,board cyber report4 ,sec4 #aeef4 ,annual briefing on relationship between ,national ,security ,agency and ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 ,sec4 #aeeg4 ,review of definitions associated with ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces4 ,sec4 #aeeh4 ,annual assessments and reports on assignment of certain budget control responsibility to ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 ,sec4 #aeei4 ,assessments of weapons systems vulnerabilities to radio-frequency enabled cyber attacks4 ,sec4 #aefj4 ,briefing on ,department of ,defense plan to deter and counter adversaries in the information environment4 ,title ,,xvi--,space ,activities1 ,strategic ,programs1 and ,intelligence ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,space ,activities ,sec4 #afja4 ,requirements for protection of satellites4 ,sec4 #afjb4 ,strategy on protection of satellites4 ,sec4 #afjc4 ,modification of reports on integration of acquisition and capability delivery schedules for segments of major satellite acquisitions programs and funding for such programs4 ,sec4 #afjd4 ,tactically responsive space capability4 ,sec4 #afje4 ,extension of annual report on ,space ,command and ,control4 ,sec4 #afjf4 ,allied responsive space capabilities4 ,sec4 #afjg4 ,applied research and educational activities to support space technology development4 ,sec4 #afjh4 ,review of ,space ,development ,agency exemption from ,joint ,capabilities ,integration and ,development ,system4 ,sec4 #afji4 ,update to plan to manage ,integrated ,tactical ,warning and ,attack ,assessment ,system and multi-domain sensors4 ,sec4 #afaj4 ,report on space debris4 ,subtitle ,b--,defense ,intelligence and ,intelligence-,related ,activities ,sec4 #afba4 ,congressional oversight of clandestine activities that support operational preparation of the environment4 ,subtitle ,c--,nuclear ,forces ,sec4 #afca4 ,biannual briefing on nuclear weapons and related activities4 ,sec4 #afcb4 ,industrial base monitoring for ,b-#ba and ,sentinel programs4 ,sec4 #afcc4 ,improvements to ,nuclear ,weapons ,council4 ,sec4 #afcd4 ,portfolio management framework for nuclear forces4 ,sec4 #afce4 ,extension of requirement to report on nuclear weapons stockpile4 ,sec4 #afcf4 ,modification and extension of annual assessment of cyber resilience of nuclear command and control system4 ,sec4 #afcg4 ,modification of reports on ,nuclear ,posture ,review implementation4 ,sec4 #afch4 ,establishment of intercontinental ballistic missile site activation task force for ,sentinel program4 ,sec4 #afci4 ,prohibition on reduction of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #afdj4 ,plan for development of reentry vehicles4 ,sec4 #afda4 ,treatment of nuclear modernization and hypersonic missile programs within ,defense ,priorities and ,allocations ,system4 ,sec4 #afdb4 ,matters relating to nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile4 ,subtitle ,d--,missile ,defense ,programs ,sec4 #afea4 ,biannual briefing on missile defense and related activities4 ,sec4 #afeb4 ,improvements to acquisition accountability reports on the ballistic missile defense system4 ,sec4 #afec4 ,making permanent prohibitions relating to missile defense information and systems4 ,sec4 #afed4 ,next generation interceptors for missile defense of ,united ,states homeland4 ,sec4 #afee4 ,termination of requirement to transition ballistic missile defense programs to the military departments4 ,sec4 #afef4 ,persistent cybersecurity operations for ballistic missile defense systems and networks4 ,sec4 #afeg4 ,fire control architectures4 ,sec4 #afeh4 ,middle ,east integrated air and missile defense4 ,sec4 #afei4 ,iron ,dome short-range rocket defense system and ,israeli cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-production4 ,sec4 #affj4 ,integrated air and missile defense architecture for defense of ,guam4 ,sec4 #affa4 ,limitation on availability of certain funds until submission of report on implementation of the cruise missile defense architecture for the homeland4 ,sec4 #affb4 ,strategy to use asymmetric capabilities to defeat hypersonic missile threats4 ,sec4 #affc4 ,plan on delivering ,shared ,early ,warning ,system data to certain allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #affd4 ,reports on ground-based interceptors4 ,sec4 #affe4 ,report on missile defense interceptor site in contiguous ,united ,states4 ,subtitle ,e--,other matters ,sec4 #afga4 ,cooperative threat reduction funds4 ,sec4 #afgb4 ,department of ,defense support for requirements of the ,white ,house ,military ,office4 ,sec4 #afgc4 ,unidentified anomalous phenomena reporting procedures4 ,sec4 #afgd4 ,study of weapons programs that allow ,armed ,forces to address hard and deeply buried targets4 ,title ,,xvii--,munitions ,replenishment and ,future ,procurement ,sec4 #agja4 ,annual report on industrial base constraints for munitions4 ,sec4 #agjb4 ,modification to ,special ,defense ,acquisition ,fund4 ,sec4 #agjc4 ,quarterly briefings on replenishment and revitalization of weapons provided to ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #agjd4 ,assessment of requirements and acquisition objectives for ,patriot air and missile defense battalions4 ,sec4 #agje4 ,independent assessment of department of defense capability and capacity needs for munitions production and stockpiling4 ,division ,b--,military ,construction ,authorizations ,sec4 #bjja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bjjb4 ,expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by law4 ,sec4 #bhjc4 ,effective date and automatic execution of conforming changes to tables of sections1 tables of contents1 and similar tabular entries4 ,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 ,demolition of ,district of ,columbia ,fort ,mc,nair ,quarters #d1 #ac1 and #ae4 ,sec4 #baje4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjai project at ,camp ,tango1 ,korea4 ,sec4 #bajf4 ,extension and modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects4 ,title ,,xxii--,navy ,military ,construction ,sec4 #bbja4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bbjb4 ,family housing4 ,sec4 #bbjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,navy4 ,sec4 #bbjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah project4 ,sec4 #bbje4 ,transfer of customers from ,navy electrical utility system at former ,naval ,air ,station ,barber's ,point1 ,hawaii1 to new electrical system in ,kalaeloa1 ,hawaii4 ,title ,,xxiii--,air ,force ,military ,construction ,sec4 #bcja4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bcjb4 ,family housing4 ,sec4 #bcjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,air ,force4 ,sec4 #bcjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects4 ,sec4 #bcje4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjba project4 ,sec4 #bcjf4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain military construction projects at ,tyndall ,air ,force ,base1 ,florida4 ,title ,,xxiv--,defense ,agencies ,military ,construction ,sec4 #bdja4 ,authorized ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bdjb4 ,authorized energy resilience and conservation investment program projects4 ,sec4 #bdjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 defense agencies4 ,sec4 #bdjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects4 ,title ,,xxv--,international ,programs ,subtitle ,a--,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program ,sec4 #beja4 ,authorized ,,nato construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bejb4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,,nato4 ,subtitle ,b--,host ,country ,in-,kind ,contributions ,sec4 #beaa4 ,republic of ,korea funded construction projects4 ,sec4 #beab4 ,repeal of authorized approach to certain construction project4 ,title ,,xxvi--,guard and ,reserve ,forces ,facilities ,sec4 #bfja4 ,authorized ,army ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjb4 ,authorized ,army ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjc4 ,authorized ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjd4 ,authorized ,air ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfje4 ,authorized ,air ,force ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjf4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,national ,guard and ,reserve4 ,sec4 #bfjg4 ,corrections to authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects4 ,sec4 #bfjh4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects4 ,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 ,authorization to fund certain demolition and removal activities through ,department of ,defense ,base ,closure ,account4 ,sec4 #bgjc4 ,prohibition on conducting additional base realignment and closure 7,,brac7 round4 ,title ,,xxviii--,military ,construction ,general ,provisions ,subtitle ,a--,military ,construction ,program ,sec4 #bhja4 ,temporary increase of amounts in connection with authority to carry out unspecified minor military construction4 ,sec4 #bhjb4 ,modification of annual locality adjustment of dollar thresholds applicable to unspecified minor military construction authorities4 ,sec4 #bhjc4 ,permanent authority for defense laboratory modernization program4 ,sec4 #bhjd4 ,elimination of sunset of authority to conduct unspecified minor military construction for lab revitalization4 ,sec4 #bhje4 ,military construction projects for innovation1 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4 ,sec4 #bhjf4 ,supervision of large military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhjg4 ,specification of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment as ,chief ,housing ,officer4 ,sec4 #bhjh4 ,clarification of exceptions to limitations on cost variations for military construction projects and military family housing projects4 ,sec4 #bhji4 ,use of operation and maintenance funds for certain construction projects outside the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #bhaj4 ,consideration of installation of integrated solar roofing to improve energy resiliency of military installations4 ,sec4 #bhaa4 ,revision of ,unified ,facilities ,guide ,specifications and ,unified ,facilities ,criteria to include specifications on use of gas insulated switchgear and criteria and specifications on microgrids and microgrid converters4 ,sec4 #bhab4 ,determination and notification relating to ,executive orders that impact cost and scope of work of military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhac4 ,requirement for inclusion of ,department of ,defense ,forms #acia with annual budget submission by ,president4 ,sec4 #bhad4 ,use of integrated project delivery contracts4 ,subtitle ,b--,military ,housing ,reforms ,sec4 #bhba4 ,standardization of military installation ,housing ,requirements and ,market ,analyses4 ,sec4 #bhbb4 ,notice requirement for ,,mhpi ground lease extensions4 ,sec4 #bhbc4 ,annual briefings on military housing privatization projects4 ,sec4 #bhbd4 ,mold inspection of vacant housing units4 ,sec4 #bhbe4 ,implementation of recommendations from audit of medical conditions of residents in privatized military housing4 ,subtitle ,c--,real ,property and ,facilities ,administration ,sec4 #bhca4 ,authorized land and facilities transfer to support contracts with federally funded research and development centers4 ,sec4 #bhcb4 ,limitation on use of funds pending completion of military installation resilience component of master plans for at-risk major military installations4 ,sec4 #bhcc4 ,physical entrances to certain military installations4 ,subtitle ,d--,land ,conveyances ,sec4 #bhda4 ,extension of time frame for land conveyance1 ,sharpe ,army ,depot1 ,lathrop1 ,california4 ,sec4 #bhdb4 ,land conveyance1 ,joint ,base ,charleston1 ,south ,carolina4 ,sec4 #bhdc4 ,land conveyance1 ,naval ,air ,station ,oceana1 ,dam ,neck ,annex1 ,virginia ,beach1 ,virginia4 ,sec4 #bhdd4 ,land exchange1 ,marine ,reserve ,training ,center1 ,omaha1 ,nebraska4 ,sec4 #bhde4 ,land ,conveyance1 ,starkville1 ,mississippi4 ,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous ,studies and ,reports ,sec4 #bhea4 ,study on practices with respect to development of military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bheb4 ,report on capacity of ,department of ,defense to provide survivors of natural disasters with emergency short-term housing4 ,sec4 #bhec4 ,reporting on lead service lines and lead plumbing4 ,sec4 #bhed4 ,briefing on attempts to acquire land near ,united ,states military installations by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,subtitle ,f--,other ,matters ,sec4 #bhfa4 ,required consultation with ,state and local entities for notifications related to the basing decision-making process4 ,sec4 #bhfb4 ,inclusion in ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,pilot ,program of certain projects for ,,rotc training4 ,sec4 #bhfc4 ,inclusion of infrastructure improvements identified in the report on strategic seaports in ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,pilot ,program4 ,sec4 #bhfd4 ,inclusion of certain property for purposes of defense community infrastructure pilot program4 ,sec4 #bhfe4 ,expansion of pilot program on increased use of sustainable building materials in military construction to include locations throughout the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #bhff4 ,basing decision scorecard consistency and transparency4 ,sec4 #bhfg4 ,temporary authority for acceptance and use of funds for certain construction projects in the ,republic of ,korea4 ,sec4 #bhfh4 ,repeal of requirement for ,interagency ,coordination ,group of ,inspectors ,general for ,guam ,realignment4 ,sec4 #bhfi4 ,lease or use agreement for category #c subterranean training facility4 ,sec4 #bhgj4 ,limitation on use of funds for closure of combat readiness training centers4 ,sec4 #bhga4 ,required investments in improving child development centers4 ,sec4 #bhgb4 ,interagency ,regional ,coordinator for ,resilience ,pilot ,project4 ,sec4 #bhgc4 ,access to military installations for ,homeland ,security ,investigations personnel in ,guam4 ,sec4 #bhgd4 ,prohibition on joint use of ,homestead ,air ,reserve ,base with civil aviation4 ,sec4 #bhge4 ,electrical charging capability construction requirements relating to parking for ,federal ,government motor vehicles4 ,title ,,xxix--,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,subtitle ,a--,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,sec4 #bija4 ,military land withdrawal for ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex4 ,sec4 #bijb4 ,numu ,newe ,special ,management ,area4 ,sec4 #bijc4 ,national conservation areas4 ,sec4 #bijd4 ,collaboration with ,state and county4 ,sec4 #bije4 ,wilderness areas in ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada4 ,sec4 #bijf4 ,release of wilderness study areas4 ,sec4 #bijg4 ,land conveyances and exchanges4 ,sec4 #bijh4 ,checkerboard resolution4 ,subtitle ,b--,lander ,county ,economic ,development and ,conservation ,sec4 #biaa4 ,definitions4 ,part ,i--,lander ,county ,public ,purpose ,land ,conveyances ,sec4 #biba4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bibb4 ,conveyances to ,lander ,county1 ,nevada4 ,part ,,ii--,lander ,county ,wilderness ,areas ,sec4 #bica4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bicb4 ,designation of wilderness areas4 ,sec4 #bicc4 ,release of wilderness study areas4 ,division ,c--,,department ,,of ,,energy ,,national ,,security ,,authorizations ,,and ,,other ,,authorizations ,title ,,xxxi--,,department ,,of ,,energy ,,national ,,security ,,programs ,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 ,requirements for specific request for new or modified nuclear weapons4 ,sec4 #caab4 ,modifications to long-term plan for meeting national security requirements for unencumbered uranium4 ,sec4 #caac4 ,modification of minor construction threshold for plant projects4 ,sec4 #caad4 ,update to plan for deactivation and decommissioning of nonoperational defense nuclear facilities4 ,sec4 #caae4 ,use of alternative technologies to eliminate proliferation threats at vulnerable sites4 ,sec4 #caaf4 ,unavailability for overhead costs of amounts specified for laboratory-directed research and development4 ,sec4 #caag4 ,workforce enhancement for ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 ,sec4 #caah4 ,modification of cost baselines for certain projects4 ,sec4 #caai4 ,purchase of real property options4 ,sec4 #cabj4 ,prohibition on availability of funds to reconvert or retire ,w#gf-b warheads4 ,sec4 #caba4 ,acceleration of depleted uranium manufacturing processes4 ,sec4 #cabb4 ,assistance by the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration to the ,air ,force for the development of the ,mark #ba;,a fuse4 ,sec4 #cabc4 ,determination of standardized indirect cost elements4 ,sec4 #cabd4 ,certification of completion of milestones with respect to plutonium pit aging4 ,sec4 #cabe4 ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration facility advanced manufacturing development4 ,sec4 #cabf4 ,authorization of workforce development and training partnership programs within ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 ,subtitle ,c--,reports and other matters ,sec4 #caca4 ,modification to certain reporting requirements4 ,sec4 #cacb4 ,repeal of obsolete provisions of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act and other provisions4 ,title ,,xxxii--,,defense ,,nuclear ,,facilities ,,safety ,,board ,sec4 #cbja4 ,authorization4 ,sec4 #cbjb4 ,continuation of functions and powers during loss of quorum4 ,title ,,xxxiv--,naval ,petroleum ,reserves ,sec4 #cdja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,title ,,xxxv--,maritime ,administration ,subtitle ,a--,maritime ,administration ,sec4 #ceja4 ,authorization of appropriations for the ,maritime ,administration4 ,sec4 #cejb4 ,secretary of ,transportation responsibility with respect to cargoes procured1 furnished1 or financed by other ,federal departments and agencies4 ,subtitle ,b--,merchant ,marine ,academy ,sec4 #ceaa4 ,exemption of certain students from requirement to obtain merchant mariner license4 ,sec4 #ceab4 ,board of ,visitors4 ,sec4 #ceac4 ,protection of cadets from sexual assault onboard vessels4 ,sec4 #cead4 ,service academy faculty parity of use of ,united ,states ,government works4 ,sec4 #ceae4 ,reports on matters relating to the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy4 ,sec4 #ceaf4 ,study on ,capital ,improvement ,program at the ,,usmma4 ,sec4 #ceag4 ,requirements relating to training of ,merchant ,marine ,academy cadets on certain vessels4 ,subtitle ,c--,maritime ,infrastructure ,sec4 #ceba4 ,united ,states marine highway program4 ,sec4 #cebb4 ,port infrastructure development grants4 ,sec4 #cebc4 ,project selection criteria for port infrastructure development program4 ,sec4 #cebd4 ,infrastructure improvements identified in the report on strategic seaports4 ,sec4 #cebe4 ,,gao review of ,government efforts to promote growth and modernization of ,united ,states ,merchant ,fleet4 ,sec4 #cebf4 ,,gao review of ,federal efforts to enhance port infrastructure resiliency and disaster preparedness4 ,sec4 #cebg4 ,study on foreign investment in shipping4 ,sec4 #cebh4 ,report on alternate marine fuel bunkering facilities at ports4 ,sec4 #cebi4 ,study of cybersecurity and national security threats posed by foreign manufactured cranes at ,united ,states ports4 ,subtitle ,d--,maritime ,workforce ,sec4 #ceca4 ,improving ,protections for ,midshipmen4 ,sec4 #cecb4 ,maritime ,technical ,advancement ,act4 ,sec4 #cecc4 ,ensuring diverse mariner recruitment4 ,sec4 #cecd4 ,low emissions vessels training4 ,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters ,sec4 #ceda4 ,waiver of navigation and vessel inspection laws4 ,sec4 #cedb4 ,national maritime strategy4 ,sec4 #cedc4 ,maritime ,environmental and ,technical ,assistance ,program4 ,sec4 #cedd4 ,definition of qualified vessel4 ,sec4 #cede4 ,establishing a capital construction fund4 ,sec4 #cedf4 ,recapitalization of ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet4 ,sec4 #cedg4 ,sense of ,congress on ,merchant ,marine4 ,sec4 #cedh4 ,analysis of effects of chemicals in stormwater runoff on ,pacific salmon and steelhead4 ,sec4 #cedi4 ,report on effective vessel quieting measures4 ,division ,d--,funding ,tables ,sec4 #djja4 ,authorization of amounts in funding tables4 ,title ,,xli--,procurement ,sec4 #daja4 ,procurement4 ,title ,,xlii--,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation ,sec4 #dbja4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4 ,title ,,xliii--,operation and ,maintenance ,sec4 #dcja4 ,operation and maintenance4 ,title ,,xliv--,military ,personnel ,sec4 #ddja4 ,military personnel4 ,title ,,xlv--,other ,authorizations ,sec4 #deja4 ,other authorizations4 ,title ,,xlvi--,military ,construction ,sec4 #dfja4 ,military construction4 ,title ,,xlvii--,department of ,energy ,national ,security ,programs ,sec4 #dgja4 ,department of ,energy ,national ,security ,programs4 ,division ,e--,non-,department of ,defense ,matters ,title ,,li--,veterans ,affairs ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,advisory ,committees ,sec4 #eaja4 ,annual report from ,advisory ,committee on ,women ,veterans4 ,sec4 #eajb4 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,advisory ,committee on ,united ,states ,outlying ,areas and ,freely ,associated ,states4 ,subtitle ,b--,studies and ,reports ,sec4 #eaaa4 ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs study on dissemination of information on ,department of ,veterans ,affairs home loan benefits4 ,sec4 #eaab4 ,,gao study on post-market surveillance of medical devices by ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaac4 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs report on supportive services and housing insecurity4 ,sec4 #eaad4 ,report on handling of certain records of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters ,sec4 #eaba4 ,improved application of employment and reemployment rights of all members of uniformed services4 ,sec4 #eabb4 ,competitive pay for health care providers of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eabc4 ,definition of land use revenue under ,west ,los ,angeles ,leasing ,act of #bjaf4 ,sec4 #eabd4 ,technical corrections to ,honoring our ,,pact ,act of #bjbb4 ,sec4 #eabe4 ,improving pilot program on acceptance by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs of donated facilities and related improvements4 ,sec4 #eabf4 ,improvement of ,vet ,centers at ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eabg4 ,information on certain veterans with prior medical occupations2 program on intermediate care technicians of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,title ,,lii--,inspector ,general ,independence ,and ,empowerment ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,inspector ,general ,independence ,sec4 #ebja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ebjb4 ,removal or transfer of ,inspectors ,general2 placement on non-duty status4 ,sec4 #ebjc4 ,vacancy in position of ,inspector ,general4 ,sec4 #ebjd4 ,office of ,inspector ,general whistleblower complaints4 ,subtitle ,b--,presidential ,explanation of ,failure to ,nominate an ,inspector ,general ,sec4 #ebba4 ,presidential explanation of failure to nominate an ,inspector ,general4 ,subtitle ,c--,integrity ,committee of the ,council of ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency ,transparency ,sec4 #ebca4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ebcb4 ,additional information to be included in requests and reports to ,congress4 ,sec4 #ebcc4 ,availability of information to ,congress on certain allegations of wrongdoing closed without referral4 ,sec4 #ebcd4 ,semiannual report4 ,sec4 #ebce4 ,additional reports4 ,sec4 #ebcf4 ,requirement to report final disposition to ,congress4 ,sec4 #ebcg4 ,investigations of ,offices of ,inspector ,general of establishments by the ,integrity ,committee4 ,subtitle ,d--,notice of ,ongoing ,investigations ,when ,there ,is a ,change in ,status of ,inspector ,general ,sec4 #ebda4 ,notice of ongoing investigations when there is a change in status of ,inspector ,general4 ,subtitle ,e--,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency ,report on ,expenditures ,sec4 #ebea4 ,,cigie report on expenditures4 ,subtitle ,f--,notice of ,refusal to ,provide ,inspectors ,general ,access ,sec4 #ebfa4 ,notice of refusal to provide information or assistance to ,inspectors ,general4 ,subtitle ,g--,training ,resources for ,inspectors ,general and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #ebga4 ,training resources for ,inspectors ,general4 ,sec4 #ebgb4 ,definition of appropriate congressional committees4 ,sec4 #ebgc4 ,semiannual reports4 ,sec4 #ebgd4 ,submission of reports that specifically identify non-governmental organizations or business entities4 ,sec4 #ebge4 ,review relating to vetting1 processing1 and resettlement of evacuees from ,afghanistan and the ,afghanistan special immigrant visa program4 ,title ,,liii--,oversight and ,reform ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #ecja4 ,access for ,veterans to ,records4 ,sec4 #ecjb4 ,,ondcp supplemental strategies4 ,sec4 #ecjc4 ,performance ,enhancement4 ,sec4 #ecjd4 ,appeals to merit systems protection board relating to ,,fbi reprisal allegations2 salary of ,special ,counsel4 ,sec4 #ecje4 ,fairness for ,federal firefighters4 ,subtitle ,b--,,plum ,act of #bjbb ,sec4 #ecba4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ecbb4 ,establishment of public website on government policy and supporting positions4 ,title ,,liv--#bast ,century ,assistive ,technology ,act ,sec4 #edja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #edjb4 ,reauthorization4 ,sec4 #edjc4 ,effective date4 ,title ,,lv--,foreign affairs matters ,subtitle ,a--,taiwan ,enhanced ,resilience ,act ,sec4 #eeja4 ,short title4 ,part #a--;,implementation of an ,enhanced ,defense ,partnership ,between the ,united ,states and ,taiwan ,sec4 #eejb4 ,modernizing ,taiwan's security capabilities to deter and1 if necessary1 defeat aggression by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #eejc4 ,increase in annual regional contingency stockpile additions and support for ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #eejd4 ,international military education and training cooperation with ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #eeje4 ,additional authorities to support ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #eejf4 ,multi-year plan to fulfill defensive requirements of military forces of ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #eejg4 ,fast-tracking sales to ,taiwan under ,foreign ,military ,sales program4 ,sec4 #eejh4 ,arms exports delivery solutions for ,taiwan and ,united ,states allies in the ,indo-,pacific4 ,sec4 #eeji4 ,assessment of ,taiwan's needs for civilian defense and resilience4 ,sec4 #eeaj4 ,annual report on ,taiwan defensive military capabilities and intelligence support4 ,sec4 #eeaa4 ,findings and statement of policy4 ,sec4 #eeab4 ,sense of ,congress on ,taiwan defense relations4 ,part #b--;,countering ,people's ,republic of ,china's ,coercion and ,influence ,campaigns ,sec4 #eeac4 ,strategy to respond to influence and information operations targeting ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #eead4 ,task force to counter economic coercion by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #eeae4 ,china censorship monitor and action group4 ,part #c--;,inclusion of ,taiwan in ,international ,organizations ,sec4 #eeaf4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #eeag4 ,sense of ,congress on ,taiwan's meaningful participation in the international community4 ,sec4 #eeah4 ,strategy to support ,taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations4 ,sec4 #eeai4 ,meaningful participation of ,taiwan in the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization4 ,part #d--,miscellaneous ,provisions ,sec4 #eebj4 ,report on ,taiwan ,travel ,act4 ,sec4 #eeba4 ,amendments to the ,taiwan ,allies ,international ,protection and ,enhancement ,initiative 7,taipei7 ,act of #bjai4 ,sec4 #eebb4 ,report on role of ,people's ,republic of ,china's nuclear threat in escalation dynamics4 ,sec4 #eebc4 ,report analyzing the impact of ,russia's war against ,ukraine on the objectives of the ,people's ,republic of ,china with respect to ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #eebd4 ,expanding ,united ,states-,taiwan development cooperation4 ,sec4 #eebe4 ,sense of congress on expanding ,united ,states economic relations with ,taiwan4 ,part #e--,supporting ,united ,states ,educational and ,exchange ,programs with ,taiwan ,sec4 #eebf4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #eebg4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #eebh4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #eebi4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #eecj4 ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #eeca4 ,reports and audits4 ,sec4 #eecb4 ,taiwan fellows on detail from government service4 ,sec4 #eecc4 ,funding4 ,sec4 #eecd4 ,study and report4 ,sec4 #eece4 ,supporting ,united ,states educational and exchange programs with ,taiwan4 ,part #f--,united ,states-,taiwan ,public ,health ,protection ,sec4 #eecf4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #eecg4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #eech4 ,study on an infectious disease monitoring center4 ,part #g--,rules of ,construction ,sec4 #eeci4 ,rule of construction4 ,sec4 #eedj4 ,rule of construction regarding the use of military force4 ,subtitle ,b--,united ,states-,ecuador ,partnership ,act of #bjbb ,sec4 #eeda4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #eedb4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #eedc4 ,facilitating economic and commercial ties4 ,sec4 #eedd4 ,promoting inclusive economic development4 ,sec4 #eede4 ,combating illicit economies1 corruption1 and negative foreign influence4 ,sec4 #eedf4 ,strengthening democratic governance4 ,sec4 #eedg4 ,fostering conservation and stewardship4 ,sec4 #eedh4 ,authorization to transfer excess ,coast ,guard vessels4 ,sec4 #eedi4 ,reporting requirements4 ,sec4 #eeej4 ,sunset4 ,subtitle ,c--,,fentanyl ,results ,act ,sec4 #eeea4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #eeeb4 ,prioritization of efforts of the ,department of ,state to combat international trafficking in covered synthetic drugs4 ,sec4 #eeec4 ,program to provide assistance to build the capacity of foreign law enforcement agencies with respect to covered synthetic drugs4 ,sec4 #eeed4 ,exchange program on demand reduction matters relating to illicit use of covered synthetic drugs4 ,sec4 #eeee4 ,amendments to international narcotics control program4 ,sec4 #eeef4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #eeeg4 ,rule of construction4 ,sec4 #eeeh4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,d--,international ,pandemic ,preparedness ,sec4 #eeei4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #eefj4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #eefa4 ,enhancing the ,united ,states' international response to pandemics4 ,sec4 #eefb4 ,international pandemic prevention and preparedness4 ,sec4 #eefc4 ,financial ,intermediary ,fund for ,pandemic ,prevention1 ,preparedness1 and ,response4 ,sec4 #eefd4 ,general provisions4 ,sec4 #eefe4 ,sunset4 ,sec4 #eeff4 ,rule of construction4 ,subtitle ,e--,burma ,act of #bjbb ,sec4 #eefg4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #eefh4 ,definitions4 ,part #a--,matters relating to the conflict in ,burma ,sec4 #eefi4 ,statement of policy4 ,part #b--,sanctions and policy coordination with respect to ,burma ,sec4 #eegj4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #eega4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to human rights abuses and perpetration of a coup in ,burma4 ,sec4 #eegb4 ,sanctions and policy coordination for ,burma4 ,sec4 #eegc4 ,support for greater ,united ,nations action with respect to ,burma4 ,sec4 #eegd4 ,sunset4 ,part #c--;,authorizations of appropriations for assistance for ,burma ,sec4 #eege4 ,general authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #eegf4 ,limitations4 ,sec4 #eegg4 ,appropriate congressional committees defined4 ,part #d--;,efforts against human rights abuses ,sec4 #eegh4 ,authorization to provide technical assistance for efforts against human rights abuses4 ,part #e--,sanctions exception relating to importation of goods ,sec4 #eegi4 ,sanctions exception relating to importation of goods4 ,subtitle ,f--,promotion of freedom of information and countering of censorship and surveillance in ,north ,korea ,sec4 #eehj4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #eeha4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #eehb4 ,statement of policy4 ,sec4 #eehc4 ,united ,states strategy to combat ,north ,korea's repressive information environment4 ,sec4 #eehd4 ,promoting freedom of information and countering censorship and surveillance in ,north ,korea4 ,subtitle ,g--,other matters ,sec4 #eehe4 ,congressional notification for rewards paid using cryptocurrencies4 ,sec4 #eehf4 ,secure access to sanitation facilities for women and girls4 ,sec4 #eehg4 ,reauthorization of the ,tropical ,forest and ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #aiih4 ,sec4 #eehh4 ,global ,food ,security ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbb4 ,sec4 #eehi4 ,extension and modification of certain export controls4 ,sec4 #eeij4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to the sale1 supply1 or transfer of gold to or from ,russia4 ,sec4 #eeia4 ,renegotiation of ,compacts of ,free ,association4 ,sec4 #eeib4 ,secretary of ,state assistance for prisoners in ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 ,sec4 #eeic4 ,iran ,nuclear ,weapons ,capability and ,terrorism ,monitoring ,act of #bjbb4 ,subtitle ,h--,reports ,sec4 #eeid4 ,modification to peacekeeping operations report4 ,sec4 #eeie4 ,report on ,indo-,pacific region4 ,sec4 #eeif4 ,report on humanitarian situation and food security in ,lebanon4 ,sec4 #eeig4 ,statement of policy and report on engaging with ,niger4 ,sec4 #eeih4 ,report on bilateral security and law enforcement cooperation with ,mexico4 ,sec4 #eeii4 ,report on ,chinese support to ,russia with respect to its unprovoked invasion of and full-scale war against ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #eeii;,a4 ,feasibility study on ,united ,states support for and participation in the international counterterrorism academy in ,cte d',ivoire4 ,sec4 #eeii;,b4 ,consultations on reuniting ,korean ,americans with family members in ,north ,korea4 ,subtitle ,i--,sense of ,congress provisions ,sec4 #eeii;,c4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the status of ,china4 ,sec4 #eeii;,d4 ,sense of ,congress regarding ,israel4 ,sec4 #eeii;,e4 ,sense of ,congress relating to the ,,nato ,parliamentary ,assembly4 ,sec4 #eeii;,f4 ,condemning detention and indictment of ,russian opposition leader ,vladimir ,vladimirovich ,kara-,murza4 ,sec4 #eeii;,g4 ,sense of ,congress regarding development of nuclear weapons by ,iran4 ,title ,,lvi--,transportation and ,infrastructure ,sec4 #efja4 ,designation of small ,state and rural advocate4 ,sec4 #efjb4 ,flexibility4 ,sec4 #efjc4 ,preliminary damage assessment4 ,sec4 #efjd4 ,letter of deviation authority4 ,sec4 #efje4 ,recognizing ,,fema support4 ,title ,,lvii--,financial ,services ,matters ,sec4 #egja4 ,united ,states policy on ,world ,bank ,group and ,asian ,development ,bank assistance to the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #egjb4 ,support for international initiatives to provide debt restructuring or relief to developing countries with unsustainable levels of debt4 ,sec4 #egjc4 ,ukraine debt payment relief4 ,sec4 #egjd4 ,isolate ,russian ,government ,officials ,act of #bjbb4 ,sec4 #egje4 ,fair hiring in banking4 ,sec4 #egjf4 ,banking ,transparency for ,sanctioned ,persons ,act of #bjbb4 ,sec4 #egjg4 ,flexibility in addressing rural homelessness4 ,sec4 #egjh4 ,master account and services database4 ,title ,,lviii--,financial ,data ,transparency ,sec4 #ehja4 ,short title4 ,subtitle ,a--,data standards for covered agencies2 ,department of the ,treasury rulemaking ,sec4 #ehaa4 ,data standards4 ,sec4 #ehab4 ,open data publication by the ,department of the ,treasury4 ,sec4 #ehac4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,subtitle ,b--,securities and ,exchange ,commission ,sec4 #ehba4 ,data standards requirements for the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission4 ,sec4 #ehbb4 ,open data publication by the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission4 ,sec4 #ehbc4 ,data transparency relating to municipal securities4 ,sec4 #ehbd4 ,data transparency at national securities associations4 ,sec4 #ehbe4 ,shorter-term burden reduction and disclosure simplification at the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission2 sunset4 ,sec4 #ehbf4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,subtitle ,c--,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation ,sec4 #ehca4 ,data standards requirements for the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation4 ,sec4 #ehcb4 ,open data publication by the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation4 ,sec4 #ehcc4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #ehcd4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,subtitle ,d--,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency ,sec4 #ehda4 ,data standards and open data publication requirements for the ,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency4 ,sec4 #ehdb4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #ehdc4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,subtitle ,e--,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection ,sec4 #ehea4 ,data standards and open data publication requirements for the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection4 ,sec4 #eheb4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #ehec4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,subtitle ,f--,federal ,reserve ,system ,sec4 #ehfa4 ,data standards requirements for the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system4 ,sec4 #ehfb4 ,open data publication by the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system4 ,sec4 #ehfc4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #ehfd4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,subtitle ,g--,national ,credit ,union ,administration ,sec4 #ehga4 ,data standards4 ,sec4 #ehgb4 ,open data publication by the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration4 ,sec4 #ehgc4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #ehgd4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,subtitle ,h--,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency ,sec4 #ehha4 ,data standards requirements for the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency4 ,sec4 #ehhb4 ,open data publication by the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency4 ,sec4 #ehhc4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #ehhd4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,subtitle ,i--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #ehia4 ,rules of construction4 ,sec4 #ehib4 ,classified and protected information4 ,sec4 #ehic4 ,report4 ,title ,,lix--,other ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,judiciary ,matters ,sec4 #eija4 ,extension of admission to ,guam or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands for certain nonimmigrant ,h-#b;,b workers4 ,sec4 #eijb4 ,eligibility of ,portuguese traders and investors for ,e-#a and ,e-#b nonimmigrant visas4 ,sec4 #eijc4 ,incentives for ,states to create sexual assault survivors' bill of rights4 ,sec4 #eijd4 ,extending the statute of limitations for certain money laundering offenses4 ,subtitle ,b--,science1 ,space1 and ,technology ,matters ,sec4 #eiaa4 ,financial assistance for construction of test beds and specialized facilities4 ,sec4 #eiab4 ,reports on arctic research1 budget1 and spending4 ,sec4 #eiac4 ,national research and development strategy for distributed ledger technology4 ,sec4 #eiad4 ,technical corrections4 ,subtitle ,c--,fed,ramp ,authorization ,act ,sec4 #eiba4 ,fed,r,a,m,p ,authorization ,act4 ,subtitle ,d--,judicial ,security and ,privacy ,sec4 #eica4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #eicb4 ,findings and purpose4 ,sec4 #eicc4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #eicd4 ,protecting covered information in public records4 ,sec4 #eice4 ,training and education4 ,sec4 #eicf4 ,vulnerability management capability4 ,sec4 #eicg4 ,rules of construction4 ,sec4 #eich4 ,severability4 ,sec4 #eici4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters ,sec4 #eida4 ,secretary of ,agriculture report on improving supply chain shortfalls and infrastructure needs at wholesale produce markets4 ,sec4 #eidb4 ,extension of deadline for transfer of parcels of land in ,new ,mexico4 ,sec4 #eidc4 ,ending global wildlife poaching and trafficking4 ,sec4 #eidd4 ,cost-sharing requirements applicable to certain ,bureau of ,reclamation dams and dikes4 ,sec4 #eide4 ,transfer of ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration property in ,norfolk1 ,virginia4 ,sec4 #eidf4 ,other matters4 ,sec4 #eidg4 ,enhancing transparency on international agreements and non-binding instruments4 ,sec4 #eidh4 ,ukraine ,invasion ,war ,crimes ,deterrence and ,accountability ,act4 ,sec4 #eidi4 ,prohibition on certain semiconductor products and services4 ,division ,f--,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc ,sec4 #fjja4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #fjjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #fjjc4 ,explanatory statement4 ,title ,,lxi--,intelligence activities ,sec4 #faja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #fajb4 ,classified ,schedule of ,authorizations4 ,sec4 #fajc4 ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account4 ,sec4 #fajd4 ,restriction on conduct of intelligence activities4 ,sec4 #faje4 ,increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by law4 ,title ,,lxii--,central ,intelligence ,agency retirement and disability system ,sec4 #fbja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,title ,,lxiii--,general intelligence community matters ,sec4 #fcja4 ,modification of requirements for certain employment activities by former intelligence officers and employees4 ,sec4 #fcjb4 ,counterintelligence and national security protections for intelligence community grant funding4 ,sec4 #fcjc4 ,extension of ,central ,intelligence ,agency law enforcement jurisdiction to facilities of ,office of ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 ,sec4 #fcjd4 ,annual reports on status of recommendations of ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states for the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 ,sec4 #fcje4 ,timely submission of classified intelligence budget justification materials4 ,sec4 #fcjf4 ,copyright protection for civilian faculty of the ,national ,intelligence ,university4 ,sec4 #fcjg4 ,modifications to ,foreign ,malign ,influence ,response ,center4 ,sec4 #fcjh4 ,requirement to offer cyber protection support for personnel of intelligence community in positions highly vulnerable to cyber attack4 ,sec4 #fcji4 ,enforcement of cybersecurity requirements for national security systems4 ,sec4 #fcaj4 ,review and briefing on intelligence community activities under ,executive ,order #abccc4 ,sec4 #fcaa4 ,assessing intelligence community open-source support for export controls and foreign investment screening4 ,sec4 #fcab4 ,annual training requirement and report regarding analytic standards4 ,sec4 #fcac4 ,review of ,joint ,intelligence ,community ,council4 ,sec4 #fcad4 ,required policy for minimum insider threat standards4 ,sec4 #fcae4 ,unfunded priorities of the intelligence community4 ,sec4 #fcaf4 ,submission of covered documents and classified annexes4 ,sec4 #fcag4 ,improvements to program on recruitment and training4 ,sec4 #fcah4 ,measures to mitigate counterintelligence threats from proliferation and use of foreign commercial spyware4 ,sec4 #fcai4 ,personnel vetting performance measures4 ,sec4 #fcbj4 ,proactive cybersecurity4 ,title ,,lxiv--,matters relating to elements of the intelligence community ,subtitle ,a--,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence ,sec4 #fdja4 ,modifications to responsibilities and authorities of ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 ,sec4 #fdjb4 ,annual submission to ,congress of ,national ,intelligence ,priorities ,framework4 ,sec4 #fdjc4 ,disposition of records of ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 ,subtitle ,b--,central ,intelligence ,agency ,sec4 #fdaa4 ,clarification regarding protection of ,central ,intelligence ,agency functions4 ,sec4 #fdab4 ,expansion of reporting requirements relating to authority to pay personnel of ,central ,intelligence ,agency for certain injuries to the brain4 ,sec4 #fdac4 ,historical ,advisory ,panel of ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 ,sec4 #fdad4 ,authority of ,central ,intelligence ,agency to provide protection for certain personnel4 ,sec4 #fdae4 ,notification of use of certain expenditure authorities4 ,sec4 #fdaf4 ,office supporting ,central ,intelligence ,agency workforce wellbeing4 ,subtitle ,c--,elements of the ,defense ,intelligence ,enterprise ,sec4 #fdba4 ,inclusion of ,space ,force as element of intelligence community4 ,sec4 #fdbb4 ,oversight of ,defense ,intelligence ,agency culture4 ,subtitle ,d--,other elements ,sec4 #fdca4 ,modification of advisory board in ,national ,reconnaissance ,office4 ,sec4 #fdcb4 ,establishment of advisory board for ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency4 ,sec4 #fdcc4 ,elevation of the commercial and business operations office of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency4 ,sec4 #fdce4 ,study on personnel under ,strategic ,intelligence ,partnership ,program4 ,sec4 #fdcf4 ,briefing on coordination between intelligence community and ,bureau of ,industry and ,security4 ,title ,,lxv--,matters relating to foreign countries ,subtitle ,a--,intelligence matters relating to the ,people's ,republic of ,china ,sec4 #feja4 ,report on wealth and corrupt activities of the leadership of the ,chinese ,communist ,party4 ,sec4 #fejb4 ,identification and threat assessment of companies with investments by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #fejc4 ,intelligence community working group for monitoring the economic and technological capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #fejd4 ,annual report on concentrated reeducation camps in the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #feje4 ,assessments of production of semiconductors by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,subtitle ,b--,miscellaneous authorities1 requirements1 and limitations ,sec4 #feaa4 ,notice of deployment or transfer of containerized missile systems by ,russia1 ,china1 or ,iran4 ,sec4 #feab4 ,intelligence community coordinator for ,russian atrocities accountability4 ,sec4 #feac4 ,lead intelligence community coordinator for countering and neutralizing proliferation of ,iran-origin unmanned aircraft systems4 ,sec4 #fead4 ,collaboration between intelligence community and ,department of ,commerce to counter foreign commercial threats4 ,sec4 #feae4 ,intelligence assessment on foreign weaponization of advertisement technology data4 ,sec4 #feaf4 ,intelligence community assessment regarding ,russian gray zone assets4 ,subtitle ,c--,reports and other matters ,sec4 #feba4 ,report on assessing will to fight4 ,sec4 #febb4 ,report on threat from hypersonic weapons4 ,sec4 #febc4 ,report on ordnance of ,russia and ,china4 ,sec4 #febd4 ,report on activities of ,china and ,russia targeting ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean4 ,sec4 #febe4 ,report on support provided by ,china to ,russia4 ,sec4 #febf4 ,report on global ,,ccp financing of port infrastructure4 ,sec4 #febg4 ,sense of ,congress on provision of support by intelligence community for atrocity prevention and accountability4 ,title ,,lxvi--,intelligence community workforce matters ,sec4 #ffja4 ,improving onboarding of personnel in intelligence community4 ,sec4 #ffjb4 ,report on legislative action required to implement ,trusted ,workforce #b4j initiative4 ,sec4 #ffjc4 ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community assessment of administration of polygraphs in intelligence community4 ,sec4 #ffjd4 ,timeliness in the administration of polygraphs4 ,sec4 #ffje4 ,policy on submittal of applications for access to classified information for certain personnel4 ,sec4 #ffjf4 ,technical correction regarding ,federal policy on sharing of covered insider threat information4 ,sec4 #ffjg4 ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community report on use of space certified as sensitive compartmented information facilities4 ,sec4 #ffjh4 ,improving prohibition of certain personnel practices in intelligence community with respect to contractor employees4 ,sec4 #ffji4 ,definitions regarding whistleblower complaints and information of urgent concern received by inspectors general of the intelligence community4 ,title ,,lxvii--,matters relating to emerging technologies ,subtitle ,a--,general matters ,sec4 #fgja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #fgjb4 ,additional responsibilities of ,director of ,national ,intelligence for artificial intelligence policies1 standards1 and guidance for the intelligence community4 ,sec4 #fgjc4 ,director of ,science and ,technology4 ,sec4 #fgjd4 ,intelligence ,community ,chief ,data ,officer4 ,subtitle ,b--,improvements relating to procurement ,sec4 #fgaa4 ,additional transaction authority4 ,sec4 #fgab4 ,implementation plan and advisability study for offices of commercial integration4 ,sec4 #fgac4 ,pilot program on designated emerging technology transition projects4 ,sec4 #fgad4 ,harmonization of authorizations to operate4 ,sec4 #fgae4 ,plan to expand sensitive compartmented information facility access by certain contractors2 reports on expansion of security clearances for certain contractors4 ,sec4 #fgaf4 ,compliance by intelligence community with requirements of ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation relating to commercially available off-the-shelf items and commercial services4 ,sec4 #fgag4 ,policy on required user adoption metrics in certain contracts for artificial intelligence and emerging technology software products4 ,sec4 #fgah4 ,certification relating to information technology and software systems4 ,subtitle ,c--,reports ,sec4 #fgba4 ,reports on integration of artificial intelligence within intelligence community4 ,sec4 #fgbb4 ,report on potential benefits of establishment of ,,icwerx4 ,sec4 #fgbc4 ,requirements and report on workforce needs of intelligence community relating to science1 technology1 engineering1 and math1 and related areas4 ,subtitle ,d--,talent1 education1 and training ,sec4 #fgca4 ,report on establishment of technology acquisition cadre4 ,sec4 #fgcb4 ,emerging technology education and training4 ,subtitle ,e--,other matters ,sec4 #fgda4 ,improvements to use of commercial software products4 ,sec4 #fgdb4 ,code-free artificial intelligence enablement tools policy4 ,title ,,lxviii--,other matters ,sec4 #fhja4 ,improvements relating to continuity of ,privacy and ,civil ,liberties ,oversight ,board membership4 ,sec4 #fhjb4 ,modification of requirement for office to address unidentified anomalous phenomena4 ,sec4 #fhjc4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states audits and briefings on unidentified anomalous phenomena historical record report4 ,sec4 #fhjd4 ,report on precursor chemicals used in the production of synthetic opioids4 ,sec4 #fhje4 ,assessment and report on mass migration in the ,western ,hemisphere4 ,sec4 #fhjf4 ,report on international norms1 rules1 and principles applicable in space4 ,sec4 #fhjg4 ,assessments of the effects of sanctions imposed with respect to the ,russian ,federation's invasion of ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #fhjh4 ,assessment of impact of ,russia's invasion of ,ukraine on food security4 ,sec4 #fhji4 ,pilot program for ,director of ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation to undertake an effort to identify ,international ,mobile ,subscriber ,identity-catchers4 ,sec4 #fhaj4 ,department of ,state ,bureau of ,intelligence and ,research assessment of anomalous health incidents4 ,sec4 #fhaa4 ,repeal and modification of certain reporting and briefing requirements4 ,sec4 #fhab4 ,increased intelligence-related engineering1 research1 and development capabilities of minority institutions4 ,sec4 #fhac4 ,reports on personnel vetting processes and progress under ,trusted ,workforce #b4j initiative4 ,sec4 #fhad4 ,reports relating to programs of record of ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency4 ,sec4 #fhae4 ,plan regarding ,social ,media ,data and ,threat ,analysis ,center4 ,sec4 #fhaf4 ,report on use of publicly available social media information in personnel vetting determinations4 ,sec4 #fhag4 ,report on strengthening workforce diversity planning and oversight4 ,sec4 #fhah4 ,report on transition of ,national ,reconnaissance ,office to digital engineering environment4 ,sec4 #fhai4 ,briefing on ,department of ,homeland ,security intelligence activities4 ,sec4 #fhbj4 ,report on declassification efforts of ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 ,sec4 #fhba4 ,report on ,national ,space ,intelligence ,center4 ,sec4 #fhbb4 ,report on implementation of ,executive ,order #aceef1 regarding controlled unclassified information4 ,sec4 #fhbc4 ,national ,museum of ,intelligence and ,special ,operations4 ,sec4 #fhbd4 ,technical corrections4 ,division ,g--,homeland ,security ,title ,,lxxi--,homeland ,security ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,strengthening ,security in our ,communities ,sec4 #gaja4 ,enhancements to funding and administration of ,nonprofit ,security ,grant ,program of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 ,sec4 #gajb4 ,preservation of homeland security capabilities4 ,sec4 #gajc4 ,school and daycare protection4 ,sec4 #gajd4 ,cybersecurity grants for schools4 ,sec4 #gaje4 ,transnational ,criminal ,investigative ,unit ,stipend4 ,sec4 #gajf4 ,chemical ,security ,analysis ,center4 ,subtitle ,b--,strengthening ,,dhs ,management1 ,policymaking1 and ,operations ,sec4 #gaaa4 ,joint ,task ,forces of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 ,sec4 #gaab4 ,homeland ,procurement ,reform ,act4 ,sec4 #gaac4 ,daily public report of covered contract awards4 ,sec4 #gaad4 ,preference for ,united ,states industry4 ,sec4 #gaae4 ,department of ,homeland ,security mentor-protg program4 ,sec4 #gaaf4 ,,dhs economic security council4 ,subtitle ,c--,enhancing ,cybersecurity ,training and ,operations ,sec4 #gaba4 ,president's ,cup ,cybersecurity ,competition4 ,sec4 #gabb4 ,industrial control systems cybersecurity training4 ,sec4 #gabc4 ,national ,computer ,forensics ,institute reauthorization4 ,sec4 #gabd4 ,report on cybersecurity roles and responsibilities of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 ,subtitle ,d--,enhancing ,transportation and ,border ,security ,operations ,sec4 #gaca4 ,,tsa reaching across nationalities1 societies1 and languages to advance traveler education4 ,sec4 #gacb4 ,one-stop pilot program4 ,sec4 #gacc4 ,report on efforts of the ,department of ,homeland ,security to deter vehicular terrorist attacks 7,darren ,drake74 ,sec4 #gacd4 ,,dhs illicit cross-border tunnel defense4 ,sec4 #gace4 ,providing training for ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection personnel on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances4 ,sec4 #gacf4 ,reports1 evaluations1 and research regarding drug interdiction at and between ports of entry4 ,subtitle ,e--,technical ,corrections1 ,conforming ,changes1 and ,improvements ,sec4 #gada4 ,quadrennial homeland security review technical corrections4 ,sec4 #gadb4 ,technical1 conforming1 and clerical amendments4 ,sec4 #gadc4 ,,cisa technical corrections and improvements4 ,title ,,lxxii--,governmental ,affairs ,subtitle ,a--,intragovernmental ,cybersecurity ,information ,sharing ,act ,sec4 #gbja4 ,requirement for information sharing agreements4 ,subtitle ,a--,improving ,government for ,america's ,taxpayers ,sec4 #gbaa4 ,government ,accountability ,office unimplemented priority recommendations4 ,subtitle ,b--,advancing ,american ,,ai ,act ,sec4 #gbba4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #gbbb4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #gbbc4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gbbd4 ,principles and policies for use of artificial intelligence in ,government4 ,sec4 #gbbe4 ,agency inventories and artificial intelligence use cases4 ,sec4 #gbbf4 ,rapid pilot1 deployment and scale of applied artificial intelligence capabilities to demonstrate modernization activities related to use cases4 ,sec4 #gbbg4 ,enabling entrepreneurs and agency missions4 ,sec4 #gbbh4 ,intelligence community exception4 ,subtitle ,c--,strategic ,,ev ,management ,sec4 #gbca4 ,short ,title4 ,sec4 #gbcb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gbcc4 ,strategic guidance4 ,sec4 #gbcd4 ,study of ,federal fleet vehicles4 ,subtitle ,d--,congressionally mandated reports ,sec4 #gbda4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #gbdb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gbdc4 ,establishment of online portal for congressionally mandated reports4 ,sec4 #gbdd4 ,federal agency responsibilities4 ,sec4 #gbde4 ,changing or removing reports4 ,sec4 #gbdf4 ,withholding of information4 ,sec4 #gbdg4 ,implementation4 ,sec4 #gbdh4 ,determination of budgetary effects4 ,title ,,lxxiii--,transportation and ,infrastructure ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,global ,catastrophic ,risk ,management ,act of #bjbb ,sec4 #gcja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #gcjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gcjc4 ,assessment of global catastrophic risk4 ,sec4 #gcjd4 ,report required4 ,sec4 #gcje4 ,enhanced catastrophic incident annex4 ,sec4 #gcjf4 ,validation of the strategy through an exercise4 ,sec4 #gcjg4 ,recommendations4 ,sec4 #gcjh4 ,reporting requirements4 ,sec4 #gcji4 ,rules of construction4 ,subtitle ,b--,technological ,hazards ,preparedness and ,training ,sec4 #gcaa4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #gcab4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gcac4 ,assistance and training for communities with technological hazards and related emerging threats4 ,sec4 #gcad4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #gcae4 ,savings provision4 ,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters ,sec4 #gcba4 ,crisis counseling assistance and training4 ,division ,h--,water ,resources ,title ,,lxxxi--,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbb ,sec4 #hjja4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #hjjb4 ,secretary defined4 ,subtitle ,a--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #haja4 ,federal breakwaters and jetties4 ,sec4 #hajb4 ,emergency response to natural disasters4 ,sec4 #hajc4 ,shoreline and riverbank protection and restoration mission4 ,sec4 #hajd4 ,floodplain management services4 ,sec4 #haje4 ,public recreational amenities in ecosystem restoration projects4 ,sec4 #hajf4 ,scope of feasibility studies4 ,sec4 #hajg4 ,water supply conservation4 ,sec4 #hajh4 ,managed aquifer recharge study and working group4 ,sec4 #haji4 ,updates to certain water control manuals4 ,sec4 #haaj4 ,national coastal mapping study4 ,sec4 #haaa4 ,tribal partnership program4 ,sec4 #haab4 ,tribal ,liaison4 ,sec4 #haac4 ,tribal assistance4 ,sec4 #haad4 ,cost sharing provisions for the territories and ,indian ,tribes4 ,sec4 #haae4 ,tribal and ,economically ,disadvantaged ,communities ,advisory ,committee4 ,sec4 #haaf4 ,workforce planning4 ,sec4 #haag4 ,corps of ,engineers support for underserved communities2 outreach4 ,sec4 #haah4 ,pilot programs for certain communities4 ,sec4 #haai4 ,technical assistance4 ,sec4 #habj4 ,technical assistance for levee inspections4 ,sec4 #haba4 ,assessment of ,corps of ,engineers levees4 ,sec4 #habb4 ,national low-head dam inventory4 ,sec4 #habc4 ,expediting hydropower at ,corps of ,engineers facilities4 ,sec4 #habd4 ,reserve component training at water resources development projects4 ,sec4 #habe4 ,payment of pay and allowances of certain officers from appropriation for improvements4 ,sec4 #habf4 ,maintenance dredging permits4 ,sec4 #habg4 ,environmental dredging4 ,sec4 #habh4 ,assessment of regional confined aquatic disposal facilities4 ,sec4 #habi4 ,studies for periodic nourishment4 ,sec4 #hacj4 ,beneficial use of dredged material2 management plans4 ,sec4 #haca4 ,criteria for funding operation and maintenance of small1 remote1 and subsistence harbors4 ,sec4 #hacb4 ,additional projects for underserved community harbors4 ,sec4 #hacc4 ,inland waterways regional dredge pilot program4 ,sec4 #hacd4 ,,nepa reporting4 ,sec4 #hace4 ,funding to process permits4 ,sec4 #hacf4 ,lease durations4 ,sec4 #hacg4 ,reforestation4 ,sec4 #hach4 ,emergency streambank and shoreline protection4 ,sec4 #haci4 ,lease deviations4 ,sec4 #hadj4 ,policy and technical standards4 ,sec4 #hada4 ,corps records relating to harmful algal blooms in ,lake ,okeechobee1 ,florida4 ,sec4 #hadb4 ,forecasting models for the ,great ,lakes4 ,sec4 #hadc4 ,monitoring and assessment program for saline lakes in the ,great ,basin4 ,sec4 #hadd4 ,chattahoochee ,river program4 ,sec4 #hade4 ,lower ,mississippi ,river ,basin demonstration program4 ,sec4 #hadf4 ,washington ,aqueduct4 ,sec4 #hadg4 ,water infrastructure public-private partnership pilot program4 ,sec4 #hadh4 ,advance payment in lieu of reimbursement for certain ,federal costs4 ,sec4 #hadi4 ,use of other ,federal funds4 ,sec4 #haej4 ,non-,federal ,interest ,advisory ,committee4 ,sec4 #haea4 ,materials1 services1 and funds for repair1 restoration1 or rehabilitation of certain public recreation facilities4 ,sec4 #haeb4 ,rehabilitation of pump stations4 ,sec4 #haec4 ,report to ,congress on ,corps of ,engineers reservoirs4 ,sec4 #haed4 ,temporary relocation assistance pilot program4 ,sec4 #haee4 ,continuation of construction4 ,sec4 #haef4 ,federal interest determination4 ,sec4 #haeg4 ,inland waterway projects4 ,sec4 #haeh4 ,corps of ,engineers ,western ,water ,cooperative ,committee4 ,sec4 #haei4 ,support of ,army civil works missions4 ,sec4 #hafj4 ,civil works research and development4 ,sec4 #hafa4 ,sense of ,congress on operations and maintenance of recreation sites4 ,sec4 #hafb4 ,sense of ,congress relating to post-disaster repairs4 ,subtitle ,b--,studies and ,reports ,sec4 #hbja4 ,authorization of proposed feasibility studies4 ,sec4 #hbjb4 ,expedited completion4 ,sec4 #hbjc4 ,expedited modifications of existing feasibility studies4 ,sec4 #hbjd4 ,corps of ,engineers reservoir sedimentation assessment4 ,sec4 #hbje4 ,report and recommendations on dredge capacity4 ,sec4 #hbjf4 ,assessment of impacts from changing operation and maintenance responsibilities4 ,sec4 #hbjg4 ,maintenance dredging data4 ,sec4 #hbjh4 ,western infrastructure study4 ,sec4 #hbji4 ,recreation and economic development at ,corps facilities in ,appalachia4 ,sec4 #hbaj4 ,ouachita ,river watershed1 ,arkansas and ,louisiana4 ,sec4 #hbaa4 ,report on ,santa ,barbara streams1 ,lower ,mission ,creek1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hbab4 ,disposition study on ,salinas ,dam and ,reservoir1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hbac4 ,excess lands report for ,whittier ,narrows ,dam1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hbad4 ,comprehensive central and southern ,florida study4 ,sec4 #hbae4 ,northern estuaries ecosystem restoration1 ,florida4 ,sec4 #hbaf4 ,study on shellfish habitat and seagrass1 ,florida ,central ,gulf ,coast4 ,sec4 #hbag4 ,report on ,south ,florida ecosystem restoration plan implementation4 ,sec4 #hbah4 ,great ,lakes recreational boating4 ,sec4 #hbai4 ,hydraulic evaluation of ,upper ,mississippi ,river and ,illinois ,river4 ,sec4 #hbbj4 ,disposition study on hydropower in the ,willamette ,valley1 ,oregon4 ,sec4 #hbba4 ,houston ,ship ,channel ,expansion ,channel ,improvement ,project1 ,texas4 ,sec4 #hbbb4 ,sabine-,neches waterway navigation improvement project1 ,texas4 ,sec4 #hbbc4 ,norfolk ,harbor and ,channels1 ,virginia4 ,sec4 #hbbd4 ,coastal ,virginia1 ,virginia4 ,sec4 #hbbe4 ,west ,virginia hydropower4 ,sec4 #hbbf4 ,electronic preparation and submission of applications4 ,sec4 #hbbg4 ,investments for recreation areas4 ,sec4 #hbbh4 ,automated fee machines4 ,sec4 #hbbi4 ,review of recreational hazards4 ,sec4 #hbcj4 ,assessment of coastal flooding mitigation modeling and testing capacity4 ,sec4 #hbca4 ,report on socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns4 ,sec4 #hbcb4 ,report on solar energy opportunities4 ,sec4 #hbcc4 ,report to ,congress on economic valuation of preservation of open space1 recreational areas1 and habitat associated with project lands4 ,sec4 #hbcd4 ,report on corrosion prevention activities4 ,sec4 #hbce4 ,report to ,congress on easements related to water resources development projects4 ,sec4 #hbcf4 ,,gao studies4 ,sec4 #hbcg4 ,assessment of forest1 rangeland1 and watershed restoration services on lands owned by the ,corps of ,engineers4 ,subtitle ,c--,deauthorizations and ,modifications ,sec4 #hcja4 ,deauthorization of inactive projects4 ,sec4 #hcjb4 ,watershed and river basin assessments4 ,sec4 #hcjc4 ,forecast-informed reservoir operations4 ,sec4 #hcjd4 ,lakes program4 ,sec4 #hcje4 ,invasive species4 ,sec4 #hcjf4 ,maintenance of navigation channels4 ,sec4 #hcjg4 ,project reauthorizations4 ,sec4 #hcjh4 ,special rule for certain beach nourishment projects4 ,sec4 #hcji4 ,columbia ,river ,basin4 ,sec4 #hcaj4 ,evaluation of hydrologic changes in ,souris ,river ,basin4 ,sec4 #hcaa4 ,acequias irrigation systems4 ,sec4 #hcab4 ,port of ,nome1 ,alaska4 ,sec4 #hcac4 ,st4 ,george1 ,alaska4 ,sec4 #hcad4 ,unalaska 7,dutch ,harbor7 ,channels1 ,alaska4 ,sec4 #hcae4 ,storm damage prevention and reduction1 coastal erosion1 and ice and glacial damage1 ,alaska4 ,sec4 #hcaf4 ,st4 ,francis ,lake ,control ,structure4 ,sec4 #hcag4 ,south ,platte ,river and ,tributaries1 ,adams and ,denver ,counties1 ,colorado4 ,sec4 #hcah4 ,fruitvale ,avenue ,railroad ,bridge1 ,alameda1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hcai4 ,los ,angeles ,county1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hcbj4 ,deauthorization of designated portions of the ,los ,angeles ,county ,drainage ,area1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hcba4 ,murrieta ,creek1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hcbb4 ,sacramento ,river ,basin1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hcbc4 ,san ,diego ,river and ,mission ,bay1 ,san ,diego ,county1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hcbd4 ,additional assistance for ,eastern ,santa ,clara ,basin1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hcbe4 ,san ,francisco ,bay1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hcbf4 ,south ,san ,francisco ,bay ,shoreline1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hcbg4 ,delaware shore protection and restoration4 ,sec4 #hcbh4 ,st4 ,johns ,river ,basin1 ,central and ,southern ,florida4 ,sec4 #hcbi4 ,little ,pass1 ,clearwater ,bay1 ,florida4 ,sec4 #hccj4 ,comprehensive ,everglades ,restoration ,plan1 ,florida4 ,sec4 #hcca4 ,palm ,beach ,harbor1 ,florida4 ,sec4 #hccb4 ,port ,everglades1 ,florida4 ,sec4 #hccc4 ,south ,florida ,ecosystem ,restoration ,task ,force4 ,sec4 #hccd4 ,new ,savannah ,bluff ,lock and ,dam1 ,georgia and ,south ,carolina4 ,sec4 #hcce4 ,little ,wood ,river1 ,gooding1 ,idaho4 ,sec4 #hccf4 ,chicago shoreline protection4 ,sec4 #hccg4 ,great ,lakes and ,mississippi ,river ,interbasin project1 ,brandon ,road1 ,will ,county1 ,illinois4 ,sec4 #hcch4 ,southeast ,des ,moines1 ,southwest ,pleasant ,hill1 ,iowa4 ,sec4 #hcci4 ,city of ,el ,dorado1 ,kansas4 ,sec4 #hcdj4 ,algiers ,canal ,levees1 ,louisiana4 ,sec4 #hcda4 ,mississippi ,river ,gulf ,outlet1 ,louisiana4 ,sec4 #hcdb4 ,camp ,ellis1 ,saco1 ,maine4 ,sec4 #hcdc4 ,lower ,mississippi ,river comprehensive management study4 ,sec4 #hcdd4 ,upper ,mississippi ,river protection4 ,sec4 #hcde4 ,upper ,mississippi ,river restoration program4 ,sec4 #hcdf4 ,water level management on the ,upper ,mississippi ,river and ,illinois ,waterway4 ,sec4 #hcdg4 ,mississippi ,delta ,headwaters1 ,mississippi4 ,sec4 #hcdh4 ,sense of ,congress relating to ,okatibbee ,lake1 ,mississippi4 ,sec4 #hcdi4 ,argentine1 ,east ,bottoms1 ,fairfax-,jersey ,creek1 and ,north ,kansas ,levees units1 ,missouri ,river and tributaries at ,kansas ,cities1 ,missouri and ,kansas4 ,sec4 #hcej4 ,lower ,missouri ,river streambank erosion control evaluation and demonstration projects4 ,sec4 #hcea4 ,missouri ,river interception-rearing complexes4 ,sec4 #hceb4 ,missouri ,river mitigation project1 ,missouri1 ,kansas1 ,iowa1 and ,nebraska4 ,sec4 #hcec4 ,northern ,missouri4 ,sec4 #hced4 ,israel ,river1 ,lancaster1 ,new ,hampshire4 ,sec4 #hcee4 ,middle ,rio ,grande flood protection1 ,bernalillo to ,belen1 ,new ,mexico4 ,sec4 #hcef4 ,ecosystem restoration1 ,hudson-,raritan ,estuary1 ,new ,york and ,new ,jersey4 ,sec4 #hceg4 ,arkansas ,river corridor1 ,oklahoma4 ,sec4 #hceh4 ,copan ,lake1 ,oklahoma4 ,sec4 #hcei4 ,southwestern ,oregon4 ,sec4 #hcfj4 ,yaquina ,river1 ,oregon4 ,sec4 #hcfa4 ,lower ,blackstone ,river1 ,rhode ,island4 ,sec4 #hcfb4 ,charleston ,harbor1 ,south ,carolina4 ,sec4 #hcfc4 ,colleton ,county1 ,south ,carolina4 ,sec4 #hcfd4 ,ensley levee1 ,tennessee4 ,sec4 #hcfe4 ,wolf ,river ,harbor1 ,tennessee4 ,sec4 #hcff4 ,addicks and ,barker ,reservoirs1 ,texas4 ,sec4 #hcfg4 ,north ,padre ,island1 ,corpus ,christi ,bay1 ,texas4 ,sec4 #hcfh4 ,nueces ,county1 ,texas4 ,sec4 #hcfi4 ,lake ,champlain ,canal1 ,vermont and ,new ,york4 ,sec4 #hcgj4 ,rehabilitation of ,corps of ,engineers constructed dams4 ,sec4 #hcga4 ,puget ,sound nearshore ecosystem restoration1 ,washington4 ,sec4 #hcgb4 ,lower ,mud ,river1 ,milton1 ,west ,virginia4 ,sec4 #hcgc4 ,northern ,west ,virginia4 ,sec4 #hcgd4 ,southern ,west ,virginia4 ,sec4 #hcge4 ,environmental infrastructure4 ,sec4 #hcgf4 ,additional assistance for critical projects4 ,sec4 #hcgg4 ,conveyances4 ,sec4 #hcgh4 ,land transfer and trust land for ,choctaw ,nation of ,oklahoma4 ,sec4 #hcgi4 ,john ,p4 ,murtha ,locks and ,dam4 ,sec4 #hchj4 ,treatment of certain benefits and costs4 ,sec4 #hcha4 ,debris removal4 ,sec4 #hchb4 ,general reauthorizations4 ,sec4 #hchc4 ,transfer of excess credit4 ,sec4 #hchd4 ,treatment of credit between projects4 ,sec4 #hche4 ,non-,federal payment flexibility4 ,sec4 #hchf4 ,coastal community flood control and other purposes4 ,sec4 #hchg4 ,national levee safety program4 ,sec4 #hchh4 ,surplus water contracts and water storage agreements4 ,sec4 #hchi4 ,water supply storage repair1 rehabilitation1 and replacement costs4 ,sec4 #hcij4 ,abandoned and inactive noncoal mine restoration4 ,sec4 #hcia4 ,asian carp prevention and control pilot program4 ,sec4 #hcib4 ,enhanced development program4 ,sec4 #hcic4 ,recreational opportunities at certain projects4 ,sec4 #hcid4 ,federal assistance4 ,sec4 #hcie4 ,mississippi ,river mat sinking unit4 ,sec4 #hcif4 ,sense of ,congress on lease agreement4 ,sec4 #hcig4 ,expedited completion of projects and studies4 ,subtitle ,d--,water ,resources ,infrastructure ,sec4 #hdja4 ,project authorizations4 ,sec4 #hdjb4 ,special rules4 ,sec4 #hdjc4 ,facility investment4 ,title ,,lxxxv--,clean ,water ,sec4 #heja4 ,regional water programs4 ,sec4 #hejb4 ,nonpoint source management programs4 ,sec4 #hejc4 ,wastewater assistance to colonias4 ,division ,i--,department of ,state ,authorizations ,sec4 #ijja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ijjb4 ,definitions4 ,title ,,xci--,organization and ,operations of the ,department of ,state ,sec4 #iaja4 ,modernizing the ,bureau of ,arms ,control1 ,verification1 and ,compliance and the ,bureau of ,international ,security and ,nonproliferation4 ,sec4 #iajb4 ,notification to ,congress for ,united ,states nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad4 ,sec4 #iajc4 ,family ,engagement ,coordinator4 ,sec4 #iajd4 ,rewards for ,justice4 ,sec4 #iaje4 ,ensuring geographic diversity and accessibility of passport agencies4 ,sec4 #iajf4 ,cultural ,antiquities ,task ,force4 ,sec4 #iajg4 ,office of ,sanctions ,coordination4 ,sec4 #iajh4 ,sense of ,congress and strategic plan regarding the ,department of ,state's ,unit for ,subnational ,diplomacy4 ,title ,,xcii--,personnel issues ,sec4 #ibja4 ,department of ,state paid ,student ,internship ,program4 ,sec4 #ibjb4 ,improvements to the prevention of1 and the response to1 harassment1 discrimination1 sexual assault1 and related retaliation4 ,sec4 #ibjc4 ,increasing the maximum amount authorized for science and technology fellowship grants and cooperative agreements4 ,sec4 #ibjd4 ,additional personnel to address backlogs in hiring and investigations4 ,sec4 #ibje4 ,foreign affairs training4 ,sec4 #ibjf4 ,facilitation and encouragement of training and professional development for ,foreign ,service and ,civil ,service personnel4 ,sec4 #ibjg4 ,security clearance approval process4 ,sec4 #ibjh4 ,addendum for study on foreign service allowances4 ,sec4 #ibji4 ,curtailments1 removals from post1 and waivers of privileges and immunities4 ,sec4 #ibaj4 ,report on worldwide availability4 ,sec4 #ibaa4 ,professional development4 ,sec4 #ibab4 ,management assessments at diplomatic and consular posts4 ,sec4 #ibac4 ,independent review of promotion policies4 ,sec4 #ibad4 ,third party verification of permanent change of station 7,,pcs7 orders4 ,sec4 #ibae4 ,post-employment restrictions on ,senate-confirmed officials at the ,department of ,state4 ,sec4 #ibaf4 ,expansion of authorities regarding special rules for certain monthly workers' compensation payments and other payments4 ,sec4 #ibag4 ,report on pilot program for lateral entry into the ,foreign ,service4 ,sec4 #ibah4 ,report on changes to the ,foreign ,service ,officer test4 ,sec4 #ibai4 ,dignity for people with disabilities serving in the ,foreign ,service4 ,sec4 #ibbj4 ,expanding scope of fellowship programs to include civil servants4 ,title ,,xciii--,embassy security and construction ,sec4 #icja4 ,amendments to ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii4 ,sec4 #icjb4 ,diplomatic support and security4 ,sec4 #icjc4 ,establishment of ,united ,states embassies in ,solomon ,islands1 ,kiribati1 and ,tonga and a diplomatic presence in ,vanuatu4 ,title ,,xciv--,a diverse workforce3 recruitment1 retention1 and promotion ,sec4 #idja4 ,report on barriers to applying for employment with the ,department of ,state4 ,sec4 #idjb4 ,collection1 analysis1 and dissemination of workforce data4 ,sec4 #idjc4 ,centers of ,excellence in ,foreign ,affairs and ,assistance4 ,sec4 #idjd4 ,promoting transparency and accountability in the ,department of ,state workforce4 ,sec4 #idje4 ,rule of construction4 ,title ,,xcv--,information security and cyber diplomacy ,sec4 #ieja4 ,united ,states international cyberspace policy4 ,sec4 #iejb4 ,bureau of ,cyberspace and ,digital ,policy4 ,sec4 #iejc4 ,international cyberspace and digital policy strategy4 ,sec4 #iejd4 ,government ,accountability ,office report on cyber diplomacy4 ,sec4 #ieje4 ,report on diplomatic programs to detect and respond to cyber threats against allies and partners4 ,sec4 #iejf4 ,cybersecurity recruitment and retention4 ,sec4 #iejg4 ,short course on emerging technologies for senior officials4 ,sec4 #iejh4 ,establishment and expansion of ,regional ,technology ,officer ,program4 ,sec4 #ieji4 ,vulnerability disclosure policy and bug bounty program report4 ,title ,,xcvi--,public diplomacy ,sec4 #ifja4 ,united ,states participation in international fairs and expositions4 ,sec4 #ifjb4 ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs4 ,sec4 #ifjc4 ,report on public diplomacy4 ,sec4 #ifjd4 ,promoting peace1 education1 and cultural exchange through music diplomacy4 ,title ,,xcvii--,other matters ,sec4 #igja4 ,supporting the employment of ,united ,states citizens by international organizations4 ,sec4 #igjb4 ,increasing housing availability for certain employees assigned to the ,united ,states ,mission to the ,united ,nations4 ,sec4 #igjc4 ,limitation on ,united ,states contributions to peacekeeping operations not authorized by the ,united ,nations ,security ,council4 ,sec4 #igjd4 ,boards of ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty1 ,radio ,free ,asia1 the ,middle ,east ,broadcasting ,networks1 and the ,open ,technology ,fund4 ,sec4 #igje4 ,broadcasting entities no longer required to consolidate into a single private1 nonprofit corporation4 ,sec4 #igjf4 ,international broadcasting activities4 ,sec4 #igjg4 ,global internet freedom4 ,sec4 #igjh4 ,arms ,export ,control ,act alignment with the ,export ,control ,reform ,act4 ,sec4 #igji4 ,increasing the maximum annual lease payment available without approval by the ,secretary4 ,sec4 #igaj4 ,report on ,united ,states access to critical mineral resources abroad4 ,sec4 #igaa4 ,overseas ,united ,states strategic infrastructure development projects4 ,sec4 #igab4 ,provision of parking services and retention of parking fees4 ,sec4 #igac4 ,diplomatic reception areas4 ,sec4 #igad4 ,return of supporting documents for passport applications through ,united ,states ,postal ,service certified mail4 ,sec4 #igae4 ,report on distribution of personnel and resources related to ordered departures and post closures4 ,sec4 #igaf4 ,elimination of obsolete reports4 ,sec4 #igag4 ,locality pay for ,federal employees working overseas under ,domestic ,employee ,teleworking ,overseas agreements4 ,sec4 #igah4 ,report on countering the activities of malign actors4 ,title ,,xcviii--,extension of authorities ,sec4 #ihja4 ,diplomatic facilities4 ,sec4 #ihjb4 ,extension of existing authorities4 ,sec4 #ihjc4 ,commission on ,reform and ,modernization of the ,department of ,state4 ,division ,j--,oceans and ,atmosphere ,sec4 #ajjjj4 ,table of contents4 ,title ,c--,coral ,reef ,conservation ,subtitle ,a--,reauthorization of ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj ,sec4 #ajjja4 ,reauthorization of ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj4 ,subtitle ,b--,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force ,sec4 #ajjaa4 ,establishment4 ,sec4 #ajjab4 ,duties4 ,sec4 #ajjac4 ,membership4 ,sec4 #ajjad4 ,responsibilities of ,federal agency members4 ,sec4 #ajjae4 ,working groups4 ,sec4 #ajjaf4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,c--,department of the ,interior coral reef authorities ,sec4 #ajjba4 ,coral reef conservation and restoration assistance4 ,subtitle ,d--,susan ,l4 ,williams ,national ,coral ,reef ,management ,fellowship ,sec4 #ajjca4 ,susan ,l4 ,williams ,national ,coral ,reef ,management ,fellowship4 ,title ,,ci--,bolstering ,long-term ,understanding and ,exploration of the ,great ,lakes1 ,oceans1 ,bays1 and ,estuaries ,sec4 #ajaja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #ajajb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ajajc4 ,workforce study4 ,sec4 #ajajd4 ,accelerating innovation at ,cooperative ,institutes4 ,sec4 #ajaje4 ,blue ,economy valuation4 ,sec4 #ajajf4 ,no additional funds authorized4 ,title ,,cii--,regional ,ocean ,partnerships ,sec4 #ajbja4 ,findings2 purposes4 ,sec4 #ajbjb4 ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships4 ,title ,,ciii--,national ,ocean ,exploration ,sec4 #ajcja4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #ajcjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ajcjc4 ,ocean ,policy ,committee4 ,sec4 #ajcjd4 ,national ,ocean ,mapping1 ,exploration1 and ,characterization ,council4 ,sec4 #ajcje4 ,modifications to the ocean exploration program of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 ,sec4 #ajcjf4 ,repeal4 ,sec4 #ajcjg4 ,modifications to ocean and coastal mapping program of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 ,sec4 #ajcjh4 ,modifications to ,hydrographic ,services ,improvement ,act of #aiih4 ,title ,,civ--,marine ,mammal ,research and ,response ,sec4 #ajdja4 ,data collection and dissemination4 ,sec4 #ajdjb4 ,stranding or entanglement response agreements4 ,sec4 #ajdjc4 ,unusual mortality event activity funding4 ,sec4 #ajdjd4 ,liability4 ,sec4 #ajdje4 ,national ,marine ,mammal ,tissue ,bank and tissue analysis4 ,sec4 #ajdjf4 ,marine ,mammal ,rescue and ,response ,grant ,program and ,rapid ,response ,fund4 ,sec4 #ajdjg4 ,health ,,map4 ,sec4 #ajdjh4 ,reports to ,congress4 ,sec4 #ajdji4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #ajdaj4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ajdaa4 ,study on marine mammal mortality4 ,title ,,cv--,volcanic ,ash and ,fumes ,sec4 #ajeja4 ,modifications to ,national ,volcano ,early ,warning and ,monitoring ,system4 ,title ,,cvi--,learning ,excellence and ,good ,examples from ,new ,developers ,sec4 #ajfja4 ,learning excellence and good examples from new developers4 ,division ,k--,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb ,sec4 #aajja4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #aajjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #aajjc4 ,rule of construction4 ,title ,,cxi--,authorizations ,sec4 #aaaja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #aaajb4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training4 ,sec4 #aaajc4 ,authorization for certain programs and services4 ,sec4 #aaajd4 ,availability of amounts for acquisition of additional vessels4 ,sec4 #aaaje4 ,shoreside infrastructure and facilities4 ,sec4 #aaajf4 ,coast ,guard yard resilient infrastructure and construction improvement4 ,title ,,cxii--,coast ,guard ,subtitle ,a--,infrastructure and ,assets ,sec4 #aabja4 ,report on shoreside infrastructure and facilities projects4 ,sec4 #aabjb4 ,report and briefing on resourcing strategy for ,western ,pacific region4 ,sec4 #aabjc4 ,study and report on national security and drug trafficking threats in ,florida ,straits1 ,cuba1 and ,caribbean region4 ,sec4 #aabjd4 ,coast ,guard ,yard4 ,sec4 #aabje4 ,authority to enter into transactions other than contracts and grants to procure cost-effective technology for mission needs4 ,sec4 #aabjf4 ,improvements to infrastructure and operations planning4 ,sec4 #aabjg4 ,aqua alert notification system pilot program4 ,sec4 #aabjh4 ,pilot project for enhancing ,coast ,guard cutter readiness through condition-based maintenance4 ,sec4 #aabji4 ,study on laydown of ,coast ,guard ,cutters4 ,sec4 #aabaj4 ,acquisition life-cycle cost estimates4 ,sec4 #aabaa4 ,disposition of infrastructure related to ,e-,,loran4 ,subtitle ,b--,great ,lakes ,sec4 #aabab4 ,great ,lakes winter commerce4 ,sec4 #aabac4 ,database on icebreaking operations in ,great ,lakes4 ,sec4 #aabad4 ,center of expertise for ,great ,lakes oil spill search and response4 ,sec4 #aabae4 ,great ,lakes snowmobile acquisition plan4 ,sec4 #aabaf4 ,great ,lakes barge inspection exemption4 ,sec4 #aabag4 ,study on sufficiency of ,coast ,guard aviation assets to meet mission demands4 ,subtitle ,c--,arctic ,sec4 #aabah4 ,establishment of medium icebreaker program office4 ,sec4 #aabai4 ,arctic activities4 ,sec4 #aabbj4 ,study on ,arctic operations and infrastructure4 ,sec4 #aabba4 ,pribilof ,island transition completion actions4 ,sec4 #aabbb4 ,report on shipyards of ,finland and ,sweden4 ,sec4 #aabbc4 ,acquisition of icebreaker4 ,subtitle ,d--,maritime ,cyber and ,artificial ,intelligence ,sec4 #aabbd4 ,enhancing maritime cybersecurity4 ,sec4 #aabbe4 ,establishment of unmanned system program and autonomous control and computer vision technology project4 ,sec4 #aabbf4 ,artificial intelligence strategy4 ,sec4 #aabbg4 ,review of artificial intelligence applications and establishment of performance metrics4 ,sec4 #aabbh4 ,cyber data management4 ,sec4 #aabbi4 ,data management4 ,sec4 #aabcj4 ,study on cyber threats to ,united ,states marine transportation system4 ,subtitle ,e--,aviation ,sec4 #aabca4 ,space-available travel on ,coast ,guard aircraft3 program authorization and eligible recipients4 ,sec4 #aabcb4 ,report on ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,barbers ,point hangar4 ,sec4 #aabcc4 ,study on operational availability of ,coast ,guard aircraft and strategy for ,coast ,guard ,aviation4 ,subtitle ,f--,workforce ,readiness ,sec4 #aabcd4 ,authorized strength4 ,sec4 #aabce4 ,continuation of officers with certain critical skills on active duty4 ,sec4 #aabcf4 ,number and distribution of officers on active duty promotion list4 ,sec4 #aabcg4 ,career incentive pay for marine inspectors4 ,sec4 #aabch4 ,expansion of ability for selection board to recommend officers of particular merit for promotion4 ,sec4 #aabci4 ,modification to education loan repayment program4 ,sec4 #aabdj4 ,retirement of ,vice ,commandant4 ,sec4 #aabda4 ,report on resignation and retirement processing times and denial4 ,sec4 #aabdb4 ,calculation of active service4 ,sec4 #aabdc4 ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system procedure review4 ,sec4 #aabdd4 ,expansion of authority for multirater assessments of certain personnel4 ,sec4 #aabde4 ,promotion parity4 ,sec4 #aabdf4 ,partnership program to diversify ,coast ,guard4 ,sec4 #aabdg4 ,expansion of ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 ,sec4 #aabdh4 ,improving representation of women and racial and ethnic minorities among ,coast ,guard active-duty members4 ,sec4 #aabdi4 ,strategy to enhance diversity through recruitment and accession4 ,sec4 #aabej4 ,support for ,coast ,guard ,academy4 ,sec4 #aabea4 ,training for congressional affairs personnel4 ,sec4 #aabeb4 ,strategy for retention of cuttermen4 ,sec4 #aabec4 ,study on performance of ,coast ,guard ,force ,readiness ,command4 ,sec4 #aabed4 ,study on frequency of weapons training for ,coast ,guard personnel4 ,subtitle ,g--,miscellaneous ,provisions ,sec4 #aabee4 ,modification of prohibition on operation or procurement of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems4 ,sec4 #aabef4 ,budgeting of ,coast ,guard relating to certain operations4 ,sec4 #aabeg4 ,report on ,san ,diego maritime domain awareness4 ,sec4 #aabeh4 ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard vessels for public purposes4 ,sec4 #aabei4 ,national ,coast ,guard ,museum funding plan4 ,sec4 #aabfj4 ,report on ,coast ,guard explosive ordnance disposal4 ,sec4 #aabfa4 ,transfer and conveyance4 ,sec4 #aabfb4 ,transparency and oversight4 ,sec4 #aabfc4 ,study on safety inspection program for containers and facilities4 ,sec4 #aabfd4 ,operational data sharing capability4 ,sec4 #aabfe4 ,feasibility study on construction of ,coast ,guard station at ,port ,mansfield4 ,sec4 #aabff4 ,procurement of tethered aerostat radar system for ,coast ,guard ,station ,south ,padre ,island4 ,sec4 #aabfg4 ,prohibition on major acquisition contracts with entities associated with ,chinese ,communist ,party4 ,sec4 #aabfh4 ,review of drug interdiction equipment and standards2 testing for fentanyl during interdiction operations4 ,sec4 #aabfi4 ,public availability of information on monthly migrant interdictions4 ,sec4 #aabgj4 ,cargo waiting time reduction4 ,sec4 #aabga4 ,study on ,coast ,guard oversight and investigations4 ,subtitle ,h--,sexual ,assault and ,sexual ,harassment ,response and ,prevention ,sec4 #aabgb4 ,administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits4 ,sec4 #aabgc4 ,policy on requests for permanent changes of station or unit transfers by persons who report being the victim of sexual assault4 ,sec4 #aabgd4 ,sex offenses and personnel records4 ,sec4 #aabge4 ,study on ,special ,victims' ,counsel program4 ,title ,,cxiii--,environment ,subtitle ,a--,marine ,mammals ,sec4 #aacja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #aacjb4 ,assistance to ports to reduce impacts of vessel traffic and port operations on marine mammals4 ,sec4 #aacjc4 ,near real-time monitoring and mitigation program for large cetaceans4 ,sec4 #aacjd4 ,pilot program to establish a ,cetacean ,desk for ,puget ,sound region4 ,sec4 #aacje4 ,monitoring ocean soundscapes4 ,subtitle ,b--,oil ,spills ,sec4 #aacjf4 ,report on changing salvors4 ,sec4 #aacjg4 ,limited indemnity provisions in standby oil spill response contracts4 ,sec4 #aacjh4 ,improving oil spill preparedness4 ,sec4 #aacji4 ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria4 ,sec4 #aacaj4 ,coast ,guard claims processing costs4 ,sec4 #aacaa4 ,calculation of interest on debt owed to national pollution fund4 ,sec4 #aacab4 ,per-incident limitation4 ,sec4 #aacac4 ,access to ,oil ,spill ,liability ,trust ,fund4 ,sec4 #aacad4 ,cost-reimbursable agreements4 ,sec4 #aacae4 ,oil spill response review4 ,sec4 #aacaf4 ,additional exceptions to regulations for towing vessels4 ,sec4 #aacag4 ,port ,coordination ,council for ,point ,spencer4 ,subtitle ,c--,environmental ,compliance ,sec4 #aacah4 ,providing requirements for vessels anchored in established anchorage grounds4 ,sec4 #aacai4 ,study on impacts on shipping and commercial1 ,tribal1 and recreational fisheries from development of renewable energy on ,west ,coast4 ,sec4 #aacbj4 ,use of devices broadcasting on ,,ais for purposes of marking fishing gear4 ,subtitle ,d--,environmental ,issues ,sec4 #aacba4 ,notification of communication outages4 ,sec4 #aacbb4 ,improvements to communication with fishing industry and related stakeholders4 ,sec4 #aacbc4 ,advance notification of military or other exercises4 ,sec4 #aacbd4 ,modifications to ,sport ,fish ,restoration and ,boating ,trust ,fund administration4 ,sec4 #aacbe4 ,load lines4 ,sec4 #aacbf4 ,actions by ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service to increase energy production4 ,sec4 #aacbg4 ,aquatic ,nuisance ,species ,task ,force4 ,sec4 #aacbh4 ,safety standards4 ,subtitle ,e--,illegal ,fishing and ,forced ,labor ,prevention ,sec4 #aacbi4 ,definitions4 ,chapter #a--;,combating ,human ,trafficking ,through ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,sec4 #aaccj4 ,enhancement of ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program ,message ,set in ,automated ,commercial ,environment system4 ,sec4 #aacca4 ,data sharing and aggregation4 ,sec4 #aaccb4 ,import audits4 ,sec4 #aaccc4 ,availability of fisheries information4 ,sec4 #aaccd4 ,report on ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program4 ,sec4 #aacce4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,chapter #b--,strengthening ,international ,fisheries ,management ,to ,combat ,human ,trafficking ,sec4 #aaccf4 ,denial of port privileges4 ,sec4 #aaccg4 ,identification and certification criteria4 ,sec4 #aacch4 ,equivalent conservation measures4 ,sec4 #aacci4 ,capacity building in foreign fisheries4 ,sec4 #aacdj4 ,training of ,united ,states observers4 ,sec4 #aacda4 ,regulations4 ,title ,,cxiv--,support for ,coast ,guard ,workforce ,subtitle ,a--,support for ,coast ,guard ,members and ,families ,sec4 #aadja4 ,coast ,guard child care improvements4 ,sec4 #aadjb4 ,armed ,forces access to ,coast ,guard child development services4 ,sec4 #aadjc4 ,cadet pregnancy policy improvements4 ,sec4 #aadjd4 ,combat-related special compensation4 ,sec4 #aadje4 ,study on food security4 ,subtitle ,b--,healthcare ,sec4 #aadjf4 ,development of medical staffing standards for ,coast ,guard4 ,sec4 #aadjg4 ,healthcare system review and strategic plan4 ,sec4 #aadjh4 ,data collection and access to care4 ,sec4 #aadji4 ,behavioral health policy4 ,sec4 #aadaj4 ,members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury4 ,sec4 #aadaa4 ,improvements to ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system and transition program4 ,sec4 #aadab4 ,expansion of access to counseling4 ,sec4 #aadac4 ,expansion of postgraduate opportunities for members of ,coast ,guard in medical and related fields4 ,sec4 #aadad4 ,study on ,coast ,guard medical facilities needs4 ,sec4 #aadae4 ,study on ,coast ,guard telemedicine program4 ,subtitle ,c--,housing ,sec4 #aadaf4 ,study on ,coast ,guard housing access1 cost1 and challenges4 ,sec4 #aadag4 ,audit of certain military housing conditions of enlisted members of ,coast ,guard in ,key ,west1 ,florida4 ,sec4 #aadah4 ,study on ,coast ,guard housing authorities and privatized housing4 ,sec4 #aadai4 ,strategy to improve quality of life at remote units4 ,subtitle ,d--,other ,matters ,sec4 #aadbj4 ,report on availability of emergency supplies for ,coast ,guard personnel4 ,sec4 #aadba4 ,fleet mix analysis and shore infrastructure investment plan4 ,title ,,cxv--,maritime ,subtitle ,a--,vessel ,safety ,sec4 #aaeja4 ,responses to safety recommendations4 ,sec4 #aaejb4 ,requirements for ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessels4 ,sec4 #aaejc4 ,exoneration and limitation of liability for small passenger vessels4 ,sec4 #aaejd4 ,at-sea recovery operations pilot program4 ,sec4 #aaeje4 ,historic wood sailing vessels4 ,sec4 #aaejf4 ,certificates of numbers for undocumented vessels4 ,sec4 #aaejg4 ,comptroller ,general review and report on ,coast ,guard oversight of third-party organizations4 ,sec4 #aaejh4 ,articulated tug-barge manning4 ,sec4 #aaeji4 ,fishing vessel safety4 ,sec4 #aaeaj4 ,exemptions for certain passenger vessels4 ,subtitle ,b--,merchant ,mariner ,credentialing ,sec4 #aaeaa4 ,modernizing merchant mariner credentialing system4 ,sec4 #aaeab4 ,assessment regarding application process for merchant mariner credentials4 ,sec4 #aaeac4 ,,gao report4 ,sec4 #aaead4 ,military to ,mariners ,act of #bjbb4 ,sec4 #aaeae4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters ,sec4 #aaeaf4 ,nonoperating individual4 ,sec4 #aaeag4 ,oceanographic research vessels4 ,sec4 #aaeah4 ,port access routes briefing4 ,sec4 #aaeai4 ,definition of stateless vessel4 ,sec4 #aaebj4 ,limitation on recovery for certain injuries incurred in aquaculture activities4 ,sec4 #aaeba4 ,report on securing vessels and cargo4 ,sec4 #aaebb4 ,report on enforcement of coastwise laws4 ,sec4 #aaebc4 ,land conveyance1 ,sharpe ,army ,depot1 ,lathrop1 ,california4 ,sec4 #aaebd4 ,prohibition on entry and operation4 ,sec4 #aaebe4 ,floating dry docks4 ,sec4 #aaebf4 ,updated requirements for fishing crew agreements4 ,title ,,cxvi--,sexual ,assault and ,sexual ,harassment ,prevention and ,response ,sec4 #aafja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #aafjb4 ,convicted sex offender as grounds for denial4 ,sec4 #aafjc4 ,sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for suspension or revocation4 ,sec4 #aafjd4 ,accommodation2 notices4 ,sec4 #aafje4 ,protection against discrimination4 ,sec4 #aafjf4 ,alcohol at sea4 ,sec4 #aafjg4 ,surveillance requirements4 ,sec4 #aafjh4 ,master key control4 ,sec4 #aafji4 ,requirement to report sexual assault and harassment4 ,sec4 #aafaj4 ,safety management system4 ,sec4 #aafaa4 ,reports to ,congress4 ,title ,,cxvii--,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,subtitle ,a--,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,sec4 #aagja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #aagjb4 ,requirement for appointments4 ,sec4 #aagjc4 ,repeal of requirement to promote ensigns after #c years of service4 ,sec4 #aagjd4 ,authority to provide awards and decorations4 ,sec4 #aagje4 ,retirement and separation4 ,sec4 #aagjf4 ,improving professional mariner staffing4 ,sec4 #aagjg4 ,legal assistance4 ,sec4 #aagjh4 ,acquisition of aircraft for agency air1 atmosphere1 and weather reconnaissance and research mission4 ,sec4 #aagji4 ,report on professional mariner staffing models4 ,subtitle ,b--,other ,matters ,sec4 #aagaj4 ,conveyance of certain property of ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration in ,juneau1 ,alaska4 ,title ,,cxviii--,technical1 ,conforming1 and ,clarifying ,amendments ,sec4 #aahja4 ,terms and vacancies4 ,sec4 #aahjb4 ,passenger vessel security and safety requirements4 ,sec4 #aahjc4 ,technical corrections4 ,sec4 #aahjd4 ,transportation worker identification credential technical amendments4 ,sec4 #aahje4 ,reinstatement4 ,sec4 #aahjf4 ,determination of budgetary effects4 ,sec4 #aahjg4 ,technical amendment4 ,sec4 #aahjh4 ,lighthouse service amendments4 #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 purpose of complying with the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj1 shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ,budgetary ,effects of ,,paygo ,legislation for this ,act1 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 #e4 ,explanatory statement ,the explanatory statement regarding this ,act1 printed in the ,house section of the ,congressional ,record on or about ,december #g1 #bjbb1 by the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 shall have the same effect with respect to the implementation of this ,act as if it were a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference4 ,a ,,department ,,of ,,defense ,,authorizations ,i ,,procurement ,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations ,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,b--,army ,programs ,sec4 #aaa4 ,limitations on production of ,extended ,range ,cannon ,artillery howitzers4 ,subtitle ,c--,navy ,programs ,sec4 #aba4 ,requirements relating to ,,ea-#ah;,g aircraft of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,navy shipbuilding workforce development special incentive4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,extension of prohibition on availability of funds for ,navy port waterborne security barriers4 ,sec4 #abd4 ,limitation on authority to modify capabilities and fleet configuration of ,e-#f;,b aircraft4 ,sec4 #abe4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,arleigh ,burke class destroyers4 ,sec4 #abf4 ,procurement authority for ,ship-to-,shore ,connector program4 ,sec4 #abg4 ,procurement authority for ,,ch-#ec,k heavy lift helicopter program4 ,sec4 #abh4 ,procurement authorities for ,john ,lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler ships4 ,sec4 #abi4 ,procurement authorities for certain amphibious shipbuilding programs4 ,sec4 #acj4 ,contracts for design and construction of the ,,ddg7,x7 destroyer program4 ,sec4 #aca4 ,tomahawk and ,standard ,missile-#f capability on ,,ffg-#fb class vessels4 ,sec4 #acb4 ,report on advance procurement for ,,cvn-#hb and ,,cvn-#hc4 ,sec4 #acc4 ,quarterly briefings on the ,,ch-#ec,k ,king ,stallion helicopter program4 ,subtitle ,d--,air ,force ,programs ,sec4 #ada4 ,modification of inventory requirements for aircraft of the combat air forces4 ,sec4 #adb4 ,inventory and other requirements relating to air refueling tanker aircraft4 ,sec4 #adc4 ,requirements relating to ,f-#bb aircraft4 ,sec4 #add4 ,modification of exception to prohibition on certain reductions to ,b-#a bomber aircraft squadrons4 ,sec4 #ade4 ,repeal of ,air ,force ,e-#h;,c force presentation requirement4 ,sec4 #adf4 ,minimum inventory of ,c-#acj aircraft4 ,sec4 #adg4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for retirement of ,c-#dj aircraft4 ,sec4 #adh4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for termination of production lines for ,,hh-#fj,w aircraft4 ,sec4 #adi4 ,prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of ,e-#c airborne warning and control system aircraft4 ,sec4 #aej4 ,limitation on divestment of ,f-#ae aircraft4 ,sec4 #aea4 ,authority to procure upgraded ejection seats for certain ,t-#ch;,a aircraft4 ,sec4 #aeb4 ,procurement authority for digital mission operations platform for the ,space ,force4 ,sec4 #aec4 ,digital transformation commercial software acquisition4 ,sec4 #aed4 ,requirements study and strategy for the combat search and rescue mission of the ,air ,force4 ,sec4 #aee4 ,plan for transfer of ,,kc-#ace aircraft to the ,air ,national ,guard4 ,sec4 #aef4 ,annual reports on ,t-#g;,a ,advanced ,pilot ,training ,system4 ,subtitle ,e--,defense-wide1 ,joint1 and ,multiservice ,matters ,sec4 #afa4 ,increase in ,air ,force and ,navy use of used commercial dual-use parts in certain aircraft and engines4 ,sec4 #afb4 ,assessment and strategy for fielding capabilities to counter threats posed by unmanned aerial system swarms4 ,sec4 #afc4 ,assessment and report on military rotary wing aircraft industrial base4 ,sec4 #afd4 ,comptroller ,general audit of efforts to modernize the propulsion1 power1 and thermal management systems of ,f-#ce aircraft4 ,a ,authorization of ,appropriations #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbc for procurement for the ,army1 the ,navy and the ,marine ,corps1 the ,air ,force and the ,space ,force1 and ,defense-wide activities1 as specified in the funding table in section #daja4 ,b ,army ,programs #aaa4 ,limitations on production of ,extended ,range ,cannon ,artillery howitzers 7a7 ,limitations ,in carrying out the acquisition of ,extended ,range ,cannon ,artillery howitzers1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall-- 7#a7 limit production of prototype ,extended ,range ,cannon ,artillery howitzers to not more than #bj2 7#b7 compare the cost and value to the ,united ,states ,government of a ,paladin ,integrated ,management-modification production approach with a new-build production approach2 7#c7 include in any cost analysis or comparison-- 7,a7 the monetary value of a ,paladin howitzer that may be modified to produce an ,extended ,range ,cannon ,artillery howitzer2 and 7,b7 the monetary value of leveraging government-owned infrastructure to facilitate the modification2 7#d7 use a full and open competitive approach using best value criteria for post-prototype production source selection2 and 7#e7 base any production strategy and source selection decisions on a full understanding of the cost of production1 including-- 7,a7 the comparison of production approaches described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 any cost analysis or comparison described in paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,certification ,before issuing a request for proposal for the post-prototype production of an ,extended ,range ,cannon ,artillery howitzer1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall-- 7#a7 certify to the congressional defense committees that the acquisition strategy upon which the request for proposal is based complies with the requirements of subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on that acquisition strategy and the relevant cost and value comparison described in subsection 7a77#b74 7c7 ,inclusion of certain information in budget materials ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall ensure that the cost of procuring ,paladin howitzers to be modified for post-prototype production of ,extended ,range ,cannon ,artillery howitzers is included-- 7#a7 in the materials relating to the ,extended ,range ,cannon ,artillery program submitted in support of the budget of the ,president 7as submitted to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 for each fiscal year in which such program is carried out2 and 7#b7 in any budget briefings concerning such program4 ,c ,navy ,programs #aba4 ,requirements relating to ,,ea-#ah;,g aircraft of the ,navy 7a7 ,limitations and minimum inventory requirements ,section #hjfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection3 7f7 7#a7 7,a7 ,during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may not-- 7i7 retire an ,,ea-#ah;,g aircraft2 7ii7 reduce funding for unit personnel or weapon system sustainment activities for ,,ea-#ah;,g aircraft in a manner that presumes future congressional authority to divest such aircraft2 7iii7 place an ,,ea-#ah;,g aircraft in active storage status or inactive storage status2 or 7iv7 keep an ,,ea-#ah;,g aircraft in a status considered excess to the requirements of the possessing command and awaiting disposition instructions4 7,b7 ,the prohibition under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to individual ,,ea-#ah;,g aircraft that the ,secretary of the ,navy determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 to be no longer mission capable and uneconomical to repair because of aircraft accidents or mishaps4 7#b7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall maintain a total aircraft inventory of ,,ea-#ah;,g aircraft of not less than #aeh aircraft1 of which not less than #abf aircraft shall be coded as primary mission aircraft inventory4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may reduce the number of ,,ea-#ah;,g aircraft in the inventory of the ,navy below the minimum number specified in subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,secretary determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 that an aircraft is no longer mission capable and uneconomical to repair because of aircraft accidents or mishaps4 7,c7 ,in this paragraph1 the term primary mission aircraft inventory means aircraft assigned to meet the primary aircraft authorization-- 7i7 to a unit for the performance of its wartime mission2 7ii7 to a training unit for technical and specialized training for crew personnel or leading to aircrew qualification2 7iii7 to a test unit for testing of the aircraft or its components for purposes of research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 operational test and evaluation1 or to support testing programs2 or 7iv7 to meet requirements for missions not otherwise specified in clauses 7i7 through 7iii74 4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes a strategy and execution plan for continuously and effectively meeting the airborne electronic attack training and combat requirements of the joint force4 ,at a minimum1 the strategy and execution plan shall provide for-- 7#a7 the integration and utilization of both reserve and active duty component forces and resources within the ,department of the ,navy and the ,department of the ,air ,force2 and 7#b7 the establishment or continuation of one or more joint service expeditionary1 land-based electronic attack squadrons that equal or exceed the capacity and capability of such squadrons in effect as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #abb4 ,navy shipbuilding workforce development special incentive 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #hfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hfif4 ,navy shipbuilding workforce development special incentive 7a7 ,requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall include in any solicitation for a covered contract a special incentive for workforce development that funds one or more workforce development activities described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,amount of special incentive ,the amount of a special incentive required under subsection 7a77#a7 shall be equal to not less than one quarter of one percent and not more than one percent of the estimated cost of the covered contract4 7#c7 ,waiver 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may waive one or more of the requirements of this section if the ,secretary determines-- 7i7 unreasonable cost or delay would be incurred by complying with such requirements2 7ii7 existing workforce development initiatives are sufficient to meet workforce needs2 7iii7 there are minimal workforce development issues to be addressed2 or 7iv7 it is not in the national security interests of the ,united ,states to comply with such requirements4 7,b7 ,notice to ,congress ,not less than #cj days prior to issuing a waiver under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees written notice of the intent of the ,secretary to issue such a waiver4 ,such notice shall specify the basis for such waiver and include a detailed explanation of the reasons for issuing the waiver4 7b7 ,matching contribution requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,funds for a special incentive for workforce development required under subsection 7a77#a7 may be expended only-- 7,a7 on or after the date on which the service acquisition executive of the ,navy receives a written commitment from one or more entities described in paragraph 7#b7 of separate and distinct cumulative monetary contributions to be made on or after the date of such commitment for workforce development2 and 7,b7 in an amount that is equal to the aggregate amount of all monetary contributions from entities that made commitments under subparagraph 7,a7 not to exceed the amount of funding made available for the special incentive under subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,entities described ,the entities described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,the prime contractor that was awarded a covered contract4 7,b7 ,a qualified subcontractor4 7,c7 ,a ,state government or other ,state entity4 7,d7 ,a county government or other county entity4 7,e7 ,a local government or other local entity4 7,f7 ,an industry association1 organization1 or consortium that directly supports workforce development4 7#c7 ,special rule ,in a case in which the aggregate amount of all monetary contributions from entities that made commitments under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 is less than the minimum amount specified for the special incentive under subsection 7a77#b71 funds for the special incentive may be expended in an amount equal to such lesser amount4 7c7 ,authorized activities 7#a7 ,in general ,funds for a special incentive for workforce development required under subsection 7a77#a7 may be obligated or expended only to provide for the activities described in paragraph 7#b7 in support of the production and production support workforce of the prime contractor concerned or a qualified subcontractor concerned4 7#b7 ,activities described ,the activities described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,the creation of short- and long-term workforce housing1 transportation1 and other support services to facilitate attraction1 relocation1 and retention of workers4 7,b7 ,the expansion of local talent pipeline programs for both new and existing workers4 7,c7 ,investments in long-term outreach in middle school and high school programs1 specifically career and technical education programs1 to promote and develop manufacturing skills4 7,d7 ,the development or modification of facilities for the primary purpose of workforce development4 7,e7 ,payment of direct costs attributable to workforce development4 7,f7 ,attraction and retention bonus programs4 7,g7 ,on-the-job training to develop key manufacturing skills4 7d7 ,approval requirement ,the service acquisition executive of the ,navy shall-- 7#a7 provide the final approval of the use of funds for a special incentive for workforce development required under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7#b7 not later than #cj days after the date on which such approval is provided1 certify to the congressional defense committees compliance with the requirements of subsections 7b7 and 7c71 including-- 7,a7 a detailed explanation of such compliance2 and 7,b7 the associated benefits to-- 7i7 the ,federal ,government2 and 7ii7 the shipbuilding industrial base of the ,navy4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered contract means a prime contract for the construction of a naval vessel funded using amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy4 7#b7 ,the term qualified subcontractor means a subcontractor that will deliver the vessel or vessels awarded under a covered contract to the ,navy4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #hfc of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #hfif4 ,navy shipbuilding workforce development special incentive4 4 7c7 ,applicability ,section #hfif of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall apply with respect to-- 7#a7 a solicitation for a covered contract 7as defined in subsection 7e7 of that section7 made on or after ,june #a1 #bjbc2 and 7#b7 a solicitation or award of a covered contract1 if otherwise determined appropriate by the ,secretary of the ,navy4 #abc4 ,extension of prohibition on availability of funds for ,navy port waterborne security barriers 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #acj of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #affe71 as most recently amended by section #abb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aegj71 is further amended by striking for fiscal years #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 or #bjbb and inserting for any of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,subsection 7b77#d7 of such section is amended by striking section #bcjd and inserting sections #cbja through #cbje4 #abd4 ,limitation on authority to modify capabilities and fleet configuration of ,e-#f;,b aircraft 7a7 ,limitation ,until the date on which the certification described in subsection 7b7 is submitted to the congressional defense committees1 the ,secretary of the ,navy-- 7#a7 may not retire1 or prepare to retire1 any ,e-#f;,b aircraft2 7#b7 shall maintain the fleet of ,e-#f;,b aircraft in the configuration in effect as of the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#c7 shall ensure that ,e-#f;,b aircraft continue to meet the operational requirements of the combatant commands that are met by such aircraft as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,certification described ,the certification described in this subsection is a written certification from the ,chair of the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council indicating that the replacement capability for the ,e-#f;,b aircraft-- 7#a7 will be fielded at the same time or before the retirement of the first ,e-#f;,b aircraft2 and 7#b7 at the time such replacement capability achieves initial operational capability1 will have the ability to meet the operational requirements of the combatant commands that have been1 or that are expected to be1 assigned to such replacement capability4 7c7 ,exception ,the requirements of subsection 7a7 shall not apply to an individual ,e-#f;,b aircraft otherwise required to be maintained by that subsection if the ,secretary of the ,navy determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 that such aircraft is no longer mission capable due to a mishap or other damage4 #abe4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,arleigh ,burke class destroyers 7a7 ,authority for multiyear procurement ,subject to section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more multiyear contracts for the procurement of up to #ae ,arleigh ,burke class ,flight ,,iii guided missile destroyers4 7b7 ,authority for advance procurement ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more contracts1 beginning in fiscal year #bjbc1 for advance procurement associated with the destroyers for which authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is provided under subsection 7a71 and for systems and subsystems associated with such destroyers in economic order quantities when cost savings are achievable4 7c7 ,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 a fiscal year after fiscal year #bjbc is subject to the availability of appropriations or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year4 7d7 ,mandatory inclusion of pre-priced option in certain circumstances 7#a7 ,in general ,in the event the total base quantity of destroyers to be procured through all contracts entered into under subsection 7a7 is less than #ae1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that one or more of the contracts includes a pre-priced option for the procurement of additional destroyers such that the sum of such base quantity and the number of destroyers that may be procured through the exercise of such options is equal to #ae destroyers4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term base quantity means the quantity of destroyers to be procured under a contract entered into under subsection 7a7 excluding any quantity of destroyers that may be procured through the exercise of an option that may be part of such contract4 7,b7 ,the term pre-priced option means a contract option for a contract entered into under subsection 7a7 that1 if exercised1 would allow the ,secretary of the ,navy to procure a destroyer at a predetermined price specified in such contract4 7e7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may not modify a contract entered into under subsection 7a7 if the modification would increase the target price of the destroyer by more than #aj percent above the target price specified in the original contract for the destroyer under subsection 7a74 #abf4 ,procurement authority for ,ship-to-,shore ,connector program 7a7 ,contract authority ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of up to #be ,ship-to-,shore ,connector class craft and associated material4 7b7 ,liability ,any contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that-- 7#a7 any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose2 and 7#b7 the total liability of the ,federal ,government for termination of the contract shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated to the contract at the time of termination4 7c7 ,certification required ,a contract may not be entered into under subsection 7a7 unless the ,secretary of the ,navy certifies to the congressional defense committees1 in writing1 not later than #cj days before entry into the contract1 each of the following1 which shall be prepared by the milestone decision authority for the ,ship-to-,shore ,connector program3 7#a7 ,the use of such a contract is consistent with the ,chief of ,naval ,operations' projected force structure requirements for ,ship-to-,shore ,connector class craft4 7#b7 ,the use of such a contract will result in significant savings compared to the total anticipated costs of carrying out the program through annual contracts4 ,in certifying cost savings under the preceding sentence1 the ,secretary shall include a written explanation of-- 7,a7 the estimated end cost and appropriated funds by fiscal year1 by craft1 without the authority provided in subsection 7a72 7,b7 the estimated end cost and appropriated funds by fiscal year1 by craft1 with the authority provided in subsection 7a72 7,c7 the estimated cost savings or increase by fiscal year1 by craft1 with the authority provided in subsection 7a72 7,d7 the discrete actions that will accomplish such cost savings or avoidance2 and 7,e7 the contractual actions that will ensure the estimated cost savings are realized4 7#c7 ,there is a reasonable expectation that throughout the contemplated contract period the ,secretary of the ,navy will request funding for the contract at the level required to avoid contract cancellation4 7#d7 ,there is a stable design for the property to be acquired and the technical risks associated with such property are not excessive4 7#e7 ,the estimates of both the cost of the contract and the anticipated cost avoidance through the use of a contract authorized under subsection 7a7 are realistic1 including a description of the basis for such estimates4 7#f7 ,the use of such a contract will promote the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,during the fiscal year in which such contract is to be awarded1 sufficient funds will be available to perform the contract in such fiscal year4 7d7 ,milestone decision authority defined ,in this section1 the term milestone decision authority has the meaning given that term in section #dbea7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #abg4 ,procurement authority for ,,ch-#ec,k heavy lift helicopter program 7a7 ,contract authority ,during fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more fixed-price contracts for the procurement of airframes and engines in support of the ,,ch-#ec,k heavy lift helicopter program 7in this section referred to as the program74 7b7 ,liability ,any contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that-- 7#a7 any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose2 and 7#b7 the total liability of the ,federal ,government for termination of the contract shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated to the contract at the time of termination4 7c7 ,certification required ,a contract may not be entered into under subsection 7a7 unless the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the congressional defense committees1 in writing1 not later than #cj days before entry into the contract1 each of the following1 which shall be prepared by the milestone decision authority 7as defined in section #dbea7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 for the program3 7#a7 ,the use of such a contract will result in significant savings compared to the total anticipated costs of carrying out the program through annual contracts4 ,in certifying cost savings under the preceding sentence1 the ,secretary shall include a written explanation of-- 7,a7 the estimated obligations and expenditures by fiscal year for the program without the authority provided in subsection 7a72 7,b7 the estimated obligations and expenditures by fiscal year for the program with the authority provided in subsection 7a72 7,c7 the estimated cost savings or increase by fiscal year for the program with the authority provided in subsection 7a72 7,d7 the discrete actions that will accomplish such cost savings or avoidance2 and 7,e7 the contractual actions that will ensure the estimated cost savings are realized4 7#b7 ,there is a reasonable expectation that throughout the contemplated contract period the ,secretary of ,defense will request funding for the contract at the level required to avoid contract cancellation4 7#c7 ,there is a stable design for the property to be acquired and the technical risks associated with such property are not excessive4 7#d7 ,the estimates of both the cost of the contract and the anticipated cost avoidance through the use of a contract authorized under subsection 7a7 are realistic4 7#e7 ,the use of such a contract will promote the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,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 such fiscal year will include the funding required to execute the program without cancellation4 #abh4 ,procurement authorities for ,john ,lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler ships 7a7 ,contract authority 7#a7 ,procurement authorized ,during fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of not more than eight ,john ,lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler ships4 7#b7 ,procurement in conjunction with existing contracts ,the ships authorized to be procured under paragraph 7#a7 may be procured as additions to existing contracts covering the ,john ,lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler ship program4 7b7 ,certification required ,a contract may not be entered into under subsection 7a7 unless the ,secretary of the ,navy certifies to the congressional defense committees1 in writing1 not later than #cj days before entry into the contract1 each of the following1 which shall be prepared by the milestone decision authority for the ,john ,lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler ship program3 7#a7 ,the use of such a contract is consistent with the ,department of the ,navy's projected force structure requirements for such ships4 7#b7 ,the use of such a contract will result in significant savings compared to the total anticipated costs of carrying out the program through annual contracts4 ,in certifying cost savings under the preceding sentence1 the ,secretary shall include a written explanation of-- 7,a7 the estimated end cost and appropriated funds by fiscal year1 by hull1 without the authority provided in subsection 7a72 7,b7 the estimated end cost and appropriated funds by fiscal year1 by hull1 with the authority provided in subsection 7a72 7,c7 the estimated cost savings or increase by fiscal year1 by hull1 with the authority provided in subsection 7a72 7,d7 the discrete actions that will accomplish such cost savings or avoidance2 and 7,e7 the contractual actions that will ensure the estimated cost savings are realized4 7#c7 ,there is a reasonable expectation that throughout the contemplated contract period the ,secretary of the ,navy will request funding for the contract at the level required to avoid contract cancellation4 7#d7 ,there is a stable design for the property to be acquired and the technical risks associated with such property are not excessive4 7#e7 ,the estimates of both the cost of the contract and the anticipated cost avoidance through the use of a contract authorized under subsection 7a7 are realistic4 7#f7 ,the use of such a contract will promote the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,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 7as defined under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 for such fiscal year will include the funding required to execute the program without cancellation4 7c7 ,authority for advance procurement ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more contracts for advance procurement associated with a ship or ships for which authorization to enter into a contract is provided under subsection 7a71 and for systems and subsystems associated with such ships in economic order quantities when cost savings are achievable4 7d7 ,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 a fiscal year is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for such fiscal year4 7e7 ,milestone decision authority defined ,in this section1 the term milestone decision authority has the meaning given that term in section #dbea7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #abi4 ,procurement authorities for certain amphibious shipbuilding programs 7a7 ,contract authority 7#a7 ,procurement authorized ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of up to five covered ships4 7#b7 ,procurement in conjunction with existing contracts ,the ships authorized to be procured under paragraph 7#a7 may be procured as additions to existing contracts covering programs for covered ships4 7b7 ,certification required ,a contract may not be entered into under subsection 7a7 unless the ,secretary of the ,navy certifies to the congressional defense committees1 in writing1 not later than #cj days before entry into the contract1 each of the following1 which shall be prepared by the milestone decision authority for the covered ship program concerned3 7#a7 ,the use of such a contract is consistent with the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps' projected force structure requirements for amphibious ships4 7#b7 ,the use of such a contract will result in savings compared to the total anticipated costs of carrying out the program through annual contracts4 ,in certifying cost savings under the preceding sentence1 the ,secretary shall include a written explanation of-- 7,a7 the estimated end cost and appropriated funds by fiscal year1 by hull1 without the authority provided in subsection 7a72 7,b7 the estimated end cost and appropriated funds by fiscal year1 by hull1 with the authority provided in subsection 7a72 7,c7 the estimated cost savings or increase by fiscal year1 by hull1 with the authority provided in subsection 7a72 and 7,d7 the contractual actions that will ensure the estimated cost savings are realized4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy has a reasonable expectation that throughout the contemplated contract period funding will be available for the contract at the level required to avoid contract cancellation4 7#d7 ,there is a stable design for the property to be acquired and the technical risks associated with such property are not excessive4 7#e7 ,the estimates of both the cost of the contract and the anticipated cost avoidance through the use of a contract authorized under subsection 7a7 are realistic4 7#f7 ,the use of such a contract will promote the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,during the fiscal year in which such contract is to be awarded1 sufficient funds will be available to perform the contract in such fiscal year4 7c7 ,authority for advance procurement ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more contracts for advance procurement associated with a ship or ships for which authorization to enter into a contract is provided under subsection 7a71 and for systems and subsystems associated with such ships in economic order quantities when cost savings are achievable4 7d7 ,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 a fiscal year is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for such fiscal year4 7e7 ,termination ,the authority of the ,secretary of the ,navy to enter into contracts under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ship means a ,san ,antonio-class or ,america-class ship4 7#b7 ,the term milestone decision authority has the meaning given that term in section #dbea7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #acj4 ,contracts for design and construction of the ,,ddg7,x7 destroyer program 7a7 ,in general ,if the milestone decision authority of the covered program elects to use source selection procedures for the detailed design and construction of the covered program other than those specified in section #cbja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,navy-- 7#a7 with respect to prime contracts for concept design1 preliminary design1 and contract design for the covered program-- 7,a7 shall award such contracts to eligible shipbuilders2 and 7,b7 may award such contracts to other contractors2 7#b7 shall award prime contracts for detailed design and construction for the covered program only to eligible shipbuilders2 and 7#c7 shall allocate only one vessel in the covered program to each eligible shipbuilder that is awarded a prime contract under paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,collaboration requirement ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall maximize collaboration among the ,federal ,government and eligible shipbuilders throughout the design and development phases of the covered program1 including-- 7#a7 using a common design tool2 and 7#b7 sharing production lessons learned4 7c7 ,competitive incentive requirement ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide for competitive incentives for eligible shipbuilders and other contractors throughout the design1 development1 and production phases of the covered program1 including the following3 7#a7 ,allocation of design labor hours1 provided that no eligible shipbuilder has fewer than #cj percent of aggregate design labor hours for any phase of vessel design for the covered program4 7#b7 ,allocation of the lead ship in the covered program4 7#c7 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 competitive solicitations for vessel procurement under the covered program4 7d7 ,technology maturation requirements ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall incorporate into the acquisition strategy of the covered program the requirements of the following3 7#a7 ,section #aca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #abcg74 7#b7 ,section #bba of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aeii74 7e7 ,transition requirement ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that the transition from the ,arleigh ,burke-class destroyer program to the covered program maintains predictable production workload for eligible shipbuilders4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered program means the program of the ,department of the ,navy to procure ,,ddg7,x7 destroyer class vessels4 7#b7 ,the term eligible shipbuilder means a prime contractor designated by the milestone decision authority to perform detailed design and construction of the covered program4 7#c7 ,the term milestone decision authority has the meaning given in section #dbaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aca4 ,tomahawk and ,standard ,missile-#f capability on ,,ffg-#fb class vessels ,before the first deployment of the vessel designated ,,ffg-#fc and that of each successive vessel in the ,,ffg-#fb class1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that such vessel is capable of carrying and employing ,tomahawk and ,standard ,missile-#f missiles4 #acb4 ,report on advance procurement for ,,cvn-#hb and ,,cvn-#hc 7a7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the plan of the ,navy for advance procurement for the aircraft carriers designated ,,cvn-#hb and ,,cvn-#hc4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of-- 7#a7 the value1 cost1 and feasibility of a two-year advance procurement period under a single-carrier acquisition strategy2 7#b7 the value1 cost1 and feasibility of a three-year advance procurement period under a single-carrier acquisition strategy2 7#c7 the value1 cost1 and feasibility of a two-year advance procurement period under a two-carrier acquisition strategy2 7#d7 the value1 cost1 and feasibility of a three-year advance procurement period under a two-carrier acquisition strategy2 and 7#e7 the effect of a two-carrier acquisition strategy on force development and fleet capability4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term single-carrier acquisition strategy means a strategy for the procurement of the aircraft carriers designated ,,cvn-#hb and ,,cvn-#hc pursuant to which each aircraft carrier is procured separately under a different contract4 7#b7 ,the term two-carrier acquisition strategy means a strategy for the procurement of the aircraft carriers designated ,,cvn-#hb and ,,cvn-#hc pursuant to which both aircraft carriers are procured together under one contract4 #acc4 ,quarterly briefings on the ,,ch-#ec,k ,king ,stallion helicopter program 7a7 ,in general ,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 #bjbd1 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 7b7 ,elements ,each briefing under subsection 7a7 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 cost of development1 testing1 and production4 7#c7 ,a comparison of the total cost of the program relative to the original acquisition program baseline and the most recently approved acquisition program baseline as of the date of the briefing4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the flight testing that remains to be conducted under the program1 including any testing required for validation of correction of technical deficiencies4 7#e7 ,an update on the status of the correction of technical deficiencies under the program and any effects on the program schedule resulting from the discovery and correction of such deficiencies4 7c7 ,conforming repeal ,section #acb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #abch7 is repealed4 ,d ,air ,force ,programs #ada4 ,modification of inventory requirements for aircraft of the combat air forces 7a7 ,total fighter aircraft inventory requirements ,section #ijfb7;i77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #a1igj and inserting #a1hjj4 7b7 ,a-#aj minimum inventory requirements 7#a7 ,section #acd7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bjch7 is amended by striking #aga and inserting #aec4 7#b7 ,section #adb7;b77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #gee 7 is amended by striking #aga and inserting #aec4 7c7 ,modification of limitation on availability of funds for destruction of ,a-#aj aircraft in storage status ,section #ace7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bjci7 is amended by striking the report required under section #acd7;e77#b7 and inserting a report that includes the information described in section #acd7;e77#b77;,c74 #adb4 ,inventory and other requirements relating to air refueling tanker aircraft 7a7 ,minimum inventory requirement for air refueling tanker aircraft ,section #ijfb7;j7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking effective ,october #a1 #bjai12 and 7#b7 by striking #dgi each place it appears and inserting #dff4 7b7 ,repeal of limitation on retirement of ,,kc-#ace aircraft ,section #acg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aegf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively4 7c7 ,minimum number of air refueling tanker aircraft in ,,pmai of the ,air ,force ,section #ace7;a7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cdca7 is amended by striking #dab and inserting #djj4 7d7 ,prohibition on reduction of ,,kc-#ace aircraft in ,,pmai of the reserve components 7#a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,air ,force may be obligated or expended to reduce1 by more than #ab aircraft1 the number of ,,kc-#ace aircraft designated as primary mission aircraft inventory within the reserve components of the ,air ,force4 7#b7 ,primary mission aircraft inventory defined ,in this subsection1 the term primary mission aircraft inventory has the meaning given that term in section #ijfb7;i77#b77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #adc4 ,requirements relating to ,f-#bb aircraft 7a7 ,limitations and minimum inventory requirements ,section #ijfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7k7 7#a7 ,during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not-- 7,a7 retire an ,f-#bb aircraft2 7,b7 reduce funding for unit personnel or weapon system sustainment activities for ,f-#bb aircraft in a manner that presumes future congressional authority to divest such aircraft2 7,c7 keep an ,f-#bb aircraft in a status considered excess to the requirements of the possessing command and awaiting disposition instructions 7commonly referred to as ,,xj status72 or 7,d7 decrease the total aircraft inventory of ,f-#bb aircraft below #ahd aircraft4 7#b7 ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to individual ,f-#bb aircraft that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 to be no longer mission capable and uneconomical to repair because of aircraft accidents1 mishaps1 or excessive material degradation and non-airworthiness status of certain aircraft4 4 7b7 ,report ,required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes a strategy and execution plan1 approved by the ,secretary1 for conducting formal training for ,f-#bb aircrews to ensure that combat capability1 capacity1 and availability at all ,f-#bb operational units is not degraded4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy and execution plan under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 address how the ,air ,force will avoid-- 7i7 diminishing the combat effectiveness of all block variants of ,f-#bb aircraft2 7ii7 exacerbating ,f-#bb aircraft availability concerns2 and 7iii7 complicating ,f-#bb aircraft squadron maintenance operations2 and 7,b7 include the plan of the ,secretary for-- 7i7 the basing of #ahd ,f-#bb aircraft2 and 7ii7 the reestablishment of one or more ,f-#bb formal training units1 including-- 7,i7 the planned location of such units2 7,,ii7 the planned schedule for the reestablishment of such units2 and 7,,iii7 and the number of ,f-#bb aircraft that are expected to be assigned to such units4 7c7 ,comptroller ,general audit 7#a7 ,audit required ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an audit to assess and validate data and information relating to-- 7,a7 the events and activities that would be necessary to upgrade ,block #bj ,f-#bb aircraft to a capability configuration comparable to or exceeding the existing or planned configuration of ,block #cj_/ce ,f-#bb aircraft2 7,b7 the estimated costs of such upgrades2 and 7,c7 a schedule of milestones for such upgrades4 7#b7 ,availability of information ,at the request of the ,comptroller ,general1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall promptly provide to the ,comptroller ,general any data or other information that may be needed to conduct the audit under paragraph 7#a71 including any data or information it may be necessary to obtain from the original equipment manufacturer of the ,f-#bb aircraft4 7#c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,april #ae1 #bjbc1 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the progress and any preliminary results of the audit conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,report ,following the briefing under paragraph 7#c71 at such time as is mutually agreed upon by the congressional defense committees and the ,comptroller ,general1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the final results of the audit conducted under paragraph 7#a74 #add4 ,modification of exception to prohibition on certain reductions to ,b-#a bomber aircraft squadrons ,section #acc7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aegd7 is amended by striking an individual unit and inserting a bomb wing4 #ade4 ,repeal of ,air ,force ,e-#h;,c force presentation requirement ,section #adg of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #affi7 is amended by striking subsection 7f74 #adf4 ,minimum inventory of ,c-#acj aircraft 7a7 ,minimum inventory requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,during the covered period1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall maintain a total inventory of ,c-#acj aircraft of not less than #bga aircraft4 7#b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may reduce the number of ,c-#acj aircraft in the ,air ,force below the minimum number specified in paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 that an aircraft is no longer mission capable because of a mishap or other damage4 7#c7 ,covered period defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered period means the period-- 7,a7 beginning at the close of the period described in section #ach7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aegg72 and 7,b7 ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,prohibition on reduction of ,c-#acj aircraft assigned to ,national ,guard 7#a7 ,in general ,during fiscal year #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not reduce the total number of ,c-#acj aircraft assigned to the ,national ,guard below the number so assigned as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,exception ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to an individual ,c-#acj aircraft that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 to be no longer mission capable because of a mishap or other damage4 #adg4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for retirement of ,c-#dj aircraft 7a7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,air ,force may be obligated or expended to retire1 prepare to retire1 or place in storage or on backup aircraft inventory status any ,c-#dj aircraft4 7b7 ,exception 7#a7 ,in general ,the limitation under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to an individual ,c-#dj aircraft that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 to be no longer mission capable because of a ,class ,a mishap4 7#b7 ,certification required ,if the ,secretary determines under paragraph 7#a7 that an aircraft is no longer mission capable1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a certification that the status of such aircraft is due to a ,class ,a mishap and not due to lack of maintenance or repairs or other reasons4 #adh4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for termination of production lines for ,,hh-#fj,w aircraft ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,air ,force may be obligated or expended to terminate the operations of1 or to prepare to terminate the operations of1 a production line for ,,hh-#fj,w ,combat ,rescue ,helicopters4 #adi4 ,prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of ,e-#c airborne warning and control system aircraft 7a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided in subsections 7b7 and 7c71 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,air ,force may be obligated or expended to retire1 prepare to retire1 or place in storage or in backup aircraft inventory any ,e-#c aircraft if such actions would reduce the total aircraft inventory for such aircraft below #bf4 7b7 ,exception for acquisition strategy ,if the ,secretary of the ,air ,force submits to the congressional defense committees an acquisition strategy for the ,e-#g ,wedgetail aircraft approved by the ,service ,acquisition ,executive of the ,air ,force1 the prohibition under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to actions taken to reduce the total aircraft inventory for ,e-#c aircraft to #ba after the date on which the strategy is so submitted4 7c7 ,exception for contract award ,if the ,secretary of the ,air ,force awards a contract for the ,e-#g ,wedgetail aircraft1 the prohibition under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to actions taken to reduce the total aircraft inventory for ,e-#c aircraft to #ah after the date on which such contact is so awarded4 7d7 ,designation as ,primary ,training ,aircraft ,inventory ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall designate two ,e-#c aircraft as ,primary ,training ,aircraft ,inventory4 #aej4 ,limitation on divestment of ,f-#ae aircraft 7a7 ,limitation ,beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not divest1 or prepare to divest1 any covered ,f-#ae aircraft until a period of #ahj days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary submits the report required under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,report required ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the following3 7#a7 ,any plans of the ,secretary to divest covered ,f-#ae aircraft during the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 including-- 7,a7 a description of each proposed divestment by fiscal year and location2 7,b7 an explanation of the anticipated effects of such divestments on the missions1 personnel1 force structure1 and budgeting of the ,air ,force2 7,c7 a description of the actions the ,secretary intends to carry out-- 7i7 to mitigate any negative effects identified under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 to modify or replace the missions and capabilities of any units and military installations affected by such divestments2 and 7,d7 an assessment of how such divestments may affect the ability of the ,air ,force to maintain minimum tactical aircraft inventories4 7#b7 ,any plans of the ,secretary to procure covered ,f-#ae aircraft4 7#c7 ,any specific plans of the ,secretary to deviate from procurement of new ,f-#ae;,,ex aircraft as articulated by the validated requirements contained in ,air ,force ,requirements ,decision ,memorandum1 dated ,february #a1 #bjai1 regarding ,f-#ae;,,ex ,rapid ,fielding ,requirements ,document1 dated ,january #af1 #bjai4 7c7 ,covered ,f-#ae aircraft defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,f-#ae aircraft means the following3 7#a7 ,f-#ae;,c aircraft4 7#b7 ,f-#ae;,d aircraft4 7#c7 ,f-#ae;,e aircraft4 7#d7 ,f-#ae;,,ex aircraft4 #aea4 ,authority to procure upgraded ejection seats for certain ,t-#ch;,a aircraft ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force is authorized to procure upgraded ejection seats for-- 7#a7 all ,t-#ch;,a aircraft of the ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command that have not received an upgraded ejection seat under the ,t-#ch ,ejection ,seat ,upgrade ,program2 and 7#b7 all ,t-#ch;,a aircraft of the ,air ,combat ,command that have not received an upgraded ejection seat as part of such ,program4 #aeb4 ,procurement authority for digital mission operations platform for the ,space ,force 7a7 ,procurement authority ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force is authorized to enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of a digital mission operations platform for the ,space ,force4 7b7 ,required capabilities ,a digital mission operations platform procured under subsection 7a7 shall include the following capabilities3 7#a7 ,the platform shall be capable of providing systems operators with the ability to analyze system performance in a simulated mission environment4 7#b7 ,the platform shall enable collaboration among such operators in an integrated1 physics-based environment4 #aec4 ,digital transformation commercial software acquisition 7a7 ,procurement authority ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of commercial digital engineering and software tools to meet the digital transformation goals and objectives of the ,department of the ,air ,force4 7b7 ,inclusion of program element in budget materials ,in the materials submitted by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force in support of the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbd 7as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code71 the ,secretary shall include a program element dedicated to the procurement and management of the commercial digital engineering and software tools described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,review ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall-- 7#a7 review the market for commercial digital engineering and software tools2 and 7#b7 conduct research on providers of commercial software capabilities that have the potential to expedite the progress of digital engineering initiatives across the weapon system enterprise1 with a particular focus on capabilities that have the potential to generate significant life-cycle cost savings1 streamline and accelerate weapon system acquisition1 and provide data-driven approaches to inform investments by the ,department of the ,air ,force4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 an analysis of specific digital engineering and software tool capability manufacturers that deliver high mission impact with broad reach into the weapon system enterprise of the ,department of the ,air ,force2 and 7#b7 a prioritized list of programs and offices of the ,department of the ,air ,force that could better utilize commercial digital engineering and software tools and opportunities for the implementation of such digital engineering and software tool capabilities within the ,department4 #aed4 ,requirements study and strategy for the combat search and rescue mission of the ,air ,force 7a7 ,requirements study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall conduct a study to determine the requirements for the combat search and rescue mission of the ,air ,force in support of the objectives of the ,national ,defense ,strategy4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,identification of anticipated combat search and rescue mission requirements necessary to meet the objectives of the most recent ,national ,defense ,strategy1 including-- 7i7 requirements for short-term1 mid-term1 and long-term contingency and steady-state operations against adversaries2 7ii7 requirements under the ,agile ,combat ,employment operational scheme of the ,air ,force2 7iii7 requirements relating to regions and specific geographic areas that are expected to have a need for combat search and rescue forces based on the combat-relevant range and penetration capability of ,united ,states air assets and associated weapon systems2 and 7iv7 the level of operational risk associated with each likely requirement and scenario4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the rotary1 tilt1 and fixed wing aircraft and key combat search and rescue enabling capabilities that-- 7i7 are needed to meet the requirements identified under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 have been accounted for in the budget of the ,air ,force as of the date of the study4 7,c7 ,identification of any combat search and rescue capability gaps1 including an assessment of-- 7i7 whether and to what extent such gaps may affect the ability of the ,air ,force to conduct combat search and rescue operations2 7ii7 any capability gaps that may be created by procuring fewer ,,hh-#fj,w aircraft than planned under the program of record1 including any expected changes to the plan for fielding such aircraft for active1 reserve1 and ,national ,guard units2 and 7iii7 any capability gaps attributable to unfunded requirements4 7,d7 ,identification and assessment of key current1 emerging1 and future technologies with potential application to the combat search and rescue mission1 including electric vertical takeoff and landing1 unmanned aerial systems1 armed air launched effects or similar armed capabilities1 electric short take-off and landing1 or a combination of such technologies4 7,e7 ,an assessment of each technology identified under subparagraph 7,d71 including 7as applicable7 an assessment of-- 7i7 technology maturity2 7ii7 suitability to the combat search and rescue mission2 7iii7 range2 7iv7 speed2 7v7 payload capability and capacity2 7vi7 radio frequency and infrared signatures2 7vii7 operational conditions required for the use of such technology1 such as runway availability2 7viii7 survivability2 7ix7 lethality2 7x7 potential to support combat missions other than combat search and rescue2 and 7xi7 estimated cost4 7#c7 ,submittal to congress 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force 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 paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,form ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7b7 ,strategy required 7#a7 ,in general ,based on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall develop a strategy to meet the requirements identified under such study4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 ,a prioritized list of the capabilities needed to meet the requirements identified under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,the estimated costs of such capabilities1 including-- 7i7 any amounts already budgeted for such capabilities as of the date of the strategy1 including amounts already budgeted for emerging and future technologies2 and 7ii7 any amounts not already budgeted for such capabilities as of such date4 7,c7 ,an estimate of the date by which the capability is expected to become operational4 7,d7 ,a description of any requirements identified under subsection 7a7 that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force does not expect to meet as part of the strategy and an explanation of the reasons such requirements cannot be met4 7#c7 ,submittal to congress 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,july #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the strategy developed under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,form ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #aee4 ,plan for transfer of ,,kc-#ace aircraft to the ,air ,national ,guard 7a7 ,plan required ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall develop a plan to transfer covered ,,kc-#ace aircraft to air refueling wings of the ,air ,national ,guard that are classic associations with active duty units of the ,air ,force4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the plan developed under subsection 7a74 ,the briefing shall include an explanation of-- 7#a7 the effects the plan is expected to have on-- 7,a7 the aerial refueling capability of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 personnel2 and 7#b7 any costs associated with the plan4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,,kc-#ace aircraft means a ,,kc-#ace aircraft that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force is in the process of replacing with a ,,kc-#df;,a aircraft4 7#b7 ,the term classic association means a structure under which a regular ,air ,force unit retains principal responsibility for an aircraft and shares the aircraft with one or more reserve component units4 #aef4 ,annual reports on ,t-#g;,a ,advanced ,pilot ,training ,system 7a7 ,annual report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 and annually thereafter through #bjbh1 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the acquisition efforts of the ,air ,force with respect to the ,t-#g;,a ,advanced ,pilot ,training ,system 7including any associated aircraft and ground training systems74 7b7 ,elements ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an overview of the ,assistant ,secretary's acquisition strategy for the ,t-#g ,advanced ,pilot ,training ,system1 including the current status of the acquisition strategy as of the date of the report4 7#b7 ,the cost and schedule estimates for the ,t-#g ,advanced ,pilot ,training ,system program4 7#c7 ,in the case of the initial report under this section1 the key performance parameters or the equivalent requirements for the program4 ,in the case of subsequent reports1 any key performance parameters or the equivalent requirements for the program that have changed since the submission of the previous report under this section4 7#d7 ,the test and evaluation master plan for the program4 7#e7 ,with respect to the testing program events completed in the year covered by the report-- 7,a7 the completion date of each event2 7,b7 a summary of the event1 including identification of-- 7i7 the quantity of data points evaluated and subsequently considered complete and validated2 and 7ii7 the quantity of data points evaluated that remain incomplete or unvalidated and requiring further testing4 7#f7 ,the logistics and sustainment strategy for the program and a description of any activities carried out to implement such strategy as of the date of the report4 7#g7 ,an explanation of-- 7,a7 the causes of any engineering1 manufacturing1 development1 testing1 production1 delivery1 acceptance1 and fielding delays incurred by the program as of the date of the report2 7,b7 the effects of such delays2 and 7,c7 any subsequent efforts to address such delays4 7#h7 ,the post-production aircraft basing and fielding strategy for the program4 7#i7 ,any other matters regarding the acquisition of the ,t-#g ,advanced ,pilot ,training ,system that the ,assistant ,secretary determines to be of critical importance to the long-term viability of the program4 ,e ,defense-wide1 ,joint1 and ,multiservice ,matters #afa4 ,increase in ,air ,force and ,navy use of used commercial dual-use parts in certain aircraft and engines 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 with respect to the ,air ,force1 and the ,secretary of the ,navy1 with respect to the ,navy1 shall develop and implement processes and procedures for-- 7#a7 the acquisition of used1 overhauled1 reconditioned1 and remanufactured commercial dual-use parts2 and 7#b7 the use of such commercial dual-use parts in all-- 7,a7 commercial derivative aircraft and engines2 and 7,b7 aircraft used by the ,air ,force or ,navy that are based on the design of commercial products4 7b7 ,procurement of parts ,the processes and procedures implemented under subsection 7a7 shall provide that commercial dual-use parts shall be acquired-- 7#a7 pursuant to competitive procedures 7as defined in section #cjab of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7#b7 only from suppliers that provide parts that possess an ,authorized ,release ,certificate ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,form #hacj-c ,airworthy ,approval ,tag from a certified repair station pursuant to part #ade of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commercial derivative ,the term commercial derivative means an item procured by the ,department of ,defense that is or was produced using the same or similar production facilities1 a common supply chain1 and the same or similar production processes that are used for the production of the item as predominantly used by the general public or by nongovernmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes4 7#b7 ,commercial dual-use part ,the term commercial dual-use part means a product that is-- 7,a7 a commercial product2 7,b7 dual-use2 7,c7 described in subsection 7b77#b72 and 7,d7 not a life-limited part4 7#c7 ,commercial product ,the term commercial product has the meaning given such term in section #ajc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,dual-use ,the term dual-use has the meaning given such term in section #dhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #afb4 ,assessment and strategy for fielding capabilities to counter threats posed by unmanned aerial system swarms 7a7 ,assessment1 analysis1 and review ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct-- 7#a7 an assessment of the threats posed by unmanned aerial system swarms and unmanned aerial systems with swarm capabilities to installations and deployed ,armed ,forces2 7#b7 an analysis of the use or potential use of unmanned aerial system swarms by adversaries1 including the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,russian ,federation1 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,north ,korea1 and non-state actors2 7#c7 an analysis of the national security implications of swarming technologies such as autonomous intelligence and machine learning2 7#d7 a review of the capabilities used by the ,department of ,defense to counter threats posed by unmanned aerial systems and an assessment of the effectiveness of such capabilities at countering the threat of unmanned aerial system swarms2 and 7#e7 an overview of the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to develop and field test technologies that offer scalable1 modular1 and rapidly deployable capabilities with the ability to counter unmanned aerial system swarms4 7b7 ,strategy development and implementation required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a strategy to field capabilities to counter threats posed by unmanned aerial system swarms4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the development of a comprehensive definition of unmanned aerial system swarm4 7,b7 ,a plan to establish and incorporate requirements for the development1 testing1 and fielding of technologies and capabilities to counter unmanned aerial system swarms4 7,c7 ,a plan to acquire and field adequate capabilities to counter unmanned aerial system swarms in defense of the ,armed ,forces1 infrastructure1 and other assets of the ,united ,states across land1 air1 and maritime domains4 7,d7 ,an estimate of the resources needed by each ,armed ,force to implement the strategy4 7,e7 ,an analysis1 determination1 and prioritization of legislative action required to ensure the ,department of ,defense has the ability to counter the threats posed by unmanned aerial system swarms4 7,f7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary determines to be relevant to the strategy4 7#c7 ,incorporation into existing strategy ,the ,secretary of ,defense may incorporate the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 into a comprehensive strategy of the ,department of ,defense to counter the threat of unmanned aerial systems4 7c7 ,information 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 a report on-- 7#a7 the findings of the ,secretary under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the strategy developed and implemented by the ,secretary under subsection 7b74 #afc4 ,assessment and report on military rotary wing aircraft industrial base 7a7 ,assessment required ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the ,army1 ,navy1 and ,air ,force1 shall conduct an assessment of the military rotary wing aircraft industrial base4 7b7 ,elements ,the assessment under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 7,a7 ,identification of each rotary wing aircraft program of the ,department of ,defense that is in the research and development or procurement phase4 7,b7 ,a description of any platform-specific or capability-specific facility or workforce technical skill requirements necessary for each program identified under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,identification of-- 7,a7 the rotary wing aircraft capabilities of each ,armed ,force anticipated for programming beyond the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as of the date of the assessment72 and 7,b7 the technologies1 facilities1 and workforce skills necessary for the development of such capabilities4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the military industrial base capacity and skills that are available 7as of the date of the assessment7 to design and manufacture the platforms and capabilities identified under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and a list of any gaps in such capacity and skills4 7#d7 7,a7 ,identification of each component1 subcomponent1 or equipment supplier in the military rotary wing aircraft industrial base that is the sole source within such industrial base from which that component1 subcomponent1 or equipment may be obtained4 7,b7 ,an assessment of any risk resulting from the lack of other suppliers for such components1 subcomponents1 or equipment4 7#e7 ,analysis of the likelihood of future consolidation1 contraction1 or expansion1 within the rotary wing aircraft industrial base1 including-- 7,a7 identification of the most probable scenarios with respect to such consolidation1 contraction1 or expansion2 and 7,b7 an assessment of how each such scenario may affect the ability of the ,armed ,forces to acquire military rotary wing aircraft in the future1 including any effects on the cost and schedule of such acquisitions4 7#f7 ,such other matters the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment determines appropriate4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbc1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 the results of the assessment conducted under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 based on such results1 recommendations for reducing any risks identified with respect to the military rotary wing aircraft industrial base4 7d7 ,rotary wing aircraft defined ,in this section1 the term rotary wing aircraft includes rotary wing and tiltrotor aircraft4 #afd4 ,comptroller ,general audit of efforts to modernize the propulsion1 power1 and thermal management systems of ,f-#ce aircraft 7a7 ,audit required ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an audit of the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to modernize the propulsion1 power1 and thermal management systems of ,f-#ce aircraft4 7b7 ,elements ,the audit conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of the results of the business-case analysis conducted by the ,director of the ,f-#ce ,joint ,program ,office1 in which the ,director assessed options to modernize the propulsion1 power1 and thermal management systems of the ,f-#ce aircraft4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the costs associated with each modernization option assessed in the business-case analysis described in paragraph 7#a71 including any costs associated with development1 production1 retrofit1 integration1 and installation of the option 7including any aircraft modifications required to accommodate such option71 and an assessment of the sustainment infrastructure requirements associated with that option for each variant of ,f-#ce aircraft4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the progress made by the prototype engines developed under the ,adaptive ,engine ,transition ,program and the development and testing status of the other modernization options assessed in the business-case analysis described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,an assessment of the timeline associated with modernizing the propulsion1 power1 and thermal management systems of ,f-#ce aircraft to meet the capability performance requirements of the full ,block #d suite upgrade planned for each variant of such aircraft4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the costs associated with modernizing the propulsion1 power1 and thermal management systems of ,f-#ce aircraft to meet the capability performance requirements of the full ,block #d suite upgrade planned for each variant of such aircraft4 7#f7 ,an assessment of the potential effects of each modernization option assessed in the business-case analysis described in paragraph 7#a7 on life-cycle sustainment costs and the costs of spare parts for ,f-#ce aircraft1 including any participatory effects on international partners and foreign military sales customers4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,february #bh1 #bjbc1 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the preliminary results of the audit conducted under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,report ,following the briefing under subsection 7c71 at such time as is mutually agreed upon by the congressional defense committees and the ,comptroller ,general1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the final results of the audit conducted under subsection 7a71 including the findings of the ,comptroller ,general with respect to each element specified in subsection 7b74 ,,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 ,modification of cooperative research and development project authority4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,clarification of role of senior official with principal responsibility for artificial intelligence and machine learning4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,inclusion of ,office of ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering in personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,modification of limitation on cancellation of designation of ,executive ,agent for a certain ,defense ,production ,act program4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,support for research and development of bioindustrial manufacturing processes4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,air-breathing and rocket booster testing capacity upgrades to support critical hypersonic weapons development4 ,sec4 #bag4 ,competitively awarded demonstrations and tests of electromagnetic warfare technology4 ,sec4 #bah4 ,administration of the ,advanced ,sensor ,applications ,program4 ,sec4 #bai4 ,quantifiable assurance capability for security of microelectronics4 ,sec4 #bbj4 ,government-,industry-,academia ,working ,group on ,microelectronics4 ,sec4 #bba4 ,target date for deployment of #e;,g wireless broadband infrastructure at all military installations4 ,sec4 #bbb4 ,outreach to historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions regarding ,national ,security ,innovation ,network programs that promote entrepreneurship and innovation at institutions of higher education4 ,sec4 #bbc4 ,report and pilot program based on recommendations regarding defense research capacity at historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions4 ,sec4 #bbd4 ,pilot program to support the development of patentable inventions in the ,department of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #bbe4 ,pilot program to facilitate the development of battery technologies for warfighters4 ,subtitle ,c--,plans1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #bca4 ,modification to annual reports of the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation4 ,sec4 #bcb4 ,extension of requirement for quarterly briefings on strategy for fifth generation information and communications technologies4 ,sec4 #bcc4 ,plan for investments to support the development of novel processing approaches for defense applications4 ,sec4 #bcd4 ,plans to accelerate the transition to #e;,g information and communications technology within the military departments4 ,sec4 #bce4 ,plan for ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency ,innovation ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #bcf4 ,strategy and plan for fostering and strengthening the defense innovation ecosystem4 ,sec4 #bcg4 ,assessment and strategy relating to hypersonic testing capacity of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #bch4 ,annual report on studies and reports of federally funded research and development centers4 ,sec4 #bci4 ,report on recommendations from ,army ,futures ,command ,research ,program ,realignment ,study4 ,sec4 #bdj4 ,report on potential for increased utilization of the ,electronic ,proving ,grounds testing range4 ,sec4 #bda4 ,study on costs associated with underperforming software and information technology4 ,sec4 #bdb4 ,study and report on sufficiency of operational test and evaluation resources supporting certain major defense acquisition programs4 ,a ,authorization of ,appropriations #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbc for the use of the ,department of ,defense for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 as specified in the funding table in section #dbja4 ,b ,program ,requirements1 ,restrictions1 and ,limitations #baa4 ,modification of cooperative research and development project authority 7a7 ,in general ,section #bcej;a7a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,the ,european ,union1 including the ,european ,defence ,agency1 the ,european ,commission1 and the ,council of the ,european ,union1 and their suborganizations4 4 7c7 ,conforming regulations ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to conform with section #bcej;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a74 #bab4 ,clarification of role of senior official with principal responsibility for artificial intelligence and machine learning 7a7 ,personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering ,section #djib of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#f7-- 7,a7 by striking ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center and inserting official designated under section #bch7;b7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb72 7,b7 by striking for the ,center and inserting to support the activities of such official under section #bch of such ,act2 and 7,c7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,center2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,f7-- 7,a7 by striking ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center and inserting office of the official designated under section #bch7;b7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb72 and 7,b7 by striking in the ,center and inserting in support of the activities of such official under section #bch of such ,act2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center and inserting the activities under section #bch of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb74 7b7 ,review of artificial intelligence applications and establishment of performance metrics ,section #bbf7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center and inserting official designated under subsection 7b7 of 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 note prec4 #djfa72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center and inserting official designated under subsection 7b7 of 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 note prec4 #djfa72 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center and inserting official designated under subsection 7b7 of 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 note prec4 #djfa74 7c7 ,modification of the ,joint ,common ,foundation ,program ,section #bbg7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note7 is amended by striking ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center and inserting the office of the official designated under subsection 7b7 of 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 note prec4 #djfa74 7d7 ,pilot program on data repositories to facilitate the development of artificial intelligence capabilities for the department of defense ,section #bcb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking pilot program on data repositories and inserting data repositories2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,establishment of data repositories ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the official designated under subsection 7b7 of 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 note prec4 #djfa7 7and such other officials as the ,secretary determines appropriate71 shall-- 7#a7 establish data repositories containing ,department of ,defense data sets relevant to the development of artificial intelligence software and technology2 and 7#b7 allow appropriate public and private sector organizations to access such data repositories for the purpose of developing improved artificial intelligence and machine learning software capabilities that may1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 be procured by the ,department to satisfy ,department requirements and technology development goals4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,if the ,secretary of ,defense carries out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the data repositories established under the program and inserting ,the data repositories established under subsection 7a72 and 7#d7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 the types of information the ,secretary determines are feasible and advisable to include in the data repositories established under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the progress of the ,secretary in establishing such data repositories4 4 7e7 ,digital development infrastructure plan and working group ,section #aeca7;d77#b77;,c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bjea7 is amended by striking ,the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center 7,,jaic7 and inserting ,the office of the official designated under subsection 7b7 of 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 note prec4 #djfa74 7f7 ,board of advisors for the office of the senior official with principal responsibility for artificial intelligence and machine learning ,section #bcc of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center and inserting office of the senior official with principal responsibility for artificial intelligence and machine learning2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center and inserting office of the official designated under subsection 7b7 of 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 note prec4 #djfa7 7referred to in this section as the ,official72 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,director each place in appears and inserting ,official2 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbd and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbf2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#b74 7g7 ,application of artificial intelligence to the defense reform pillar in the national defense strategy ,section #bcd7;b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended by striking ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center and inserting official designated under section #bch7;b7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #djfa74 7h7 ,pilot program on the use of electronic portfolios to evaluate certain applicants for technical positions ,section #bdg7;c7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #aehj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center and inserting the office of the official designated under subsection 7b7 of 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 note prec4 #djfa72 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively4 7i7 ,acquisition authority of the director of the joint artificial intelligence center ,section #hjh the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking the ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center and inserting the senior official with principal responsibility for artificial intelligence and machine learning2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center and inserting the official designated under subsection 7b7 of 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 note prec4 #djfa7 7referred to in this section as the ,official72 and 7,b7 by striking the ,center and inserting the office of such official 7referred to in this section as the ,office72 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,,jaic2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 7,i7 by striking staff of the ,director and inserting staff of the ,official2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the ,director of the ,center and inserting such ,official2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the ,center and inserting the ,office2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the ,center and inserting the ,office2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the ,center each place it appears and inserting the ,office2 and 7v7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the ,center each place it appears and inserting the ,office2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking the ,center and inserting the ,office2 and 7ii7 by striking the ,director and inserting the ,official2 7#d7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,center and inserting the ,office2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,director and inserting the ,official2 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 by striking the ,director and inserting the ,official2 7#f7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,center missions and inserting the missions of the ,office2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the ,center and inserting the ,office2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the ,center and inserting the ,office2 7#g7 in subsection 7f71 by striking the ,director and inserting the ,official2 and 7#h7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively4 7j7 ,biannual report on office of the senior official with principal responsibility for artificial intelligence and machine learning ,section #bfj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center and inserting office of the senior official with principal responsibility for artificial intelligence and machine learning2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbf2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center 7referred to in this section as the ,center7 and inserting the office of the official designated under subsection 7b7 of 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 note prec4 #djfa7 7referred to in this section as the ,office72 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,center each place it appears and inserting ,office2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the ,national ,mission ,initiatives1 ,component ,mission ,initiatives1 and any other initiatives and inserting any initiatives2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking the ,center's investments in the ,national ,mission ,initiatives and ,component ,mission ,initiatives and inserting the ,office's investments in its initiatives and other activities2 and 7#d7 by striking subsection 7c74 7k7 ,chief data officer responsibility for ,department of ,defense data sets ,section #ijc7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#c74 7l7 ,joint artificial intelligence research1 development1 and transition activities ,section #bch of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #djfa7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,organization and roles 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to designating an official under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall assign to appropriate officials within the ,department of ,defense roles and responsibilities relating to the research1 development1 prototyping1 testing1 procurement of1 requirements for1 and operational use of artificial intelligence technologies4 7#b7 ,appropriate officials ,the officials assigned roles and responsibilities under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 7,b7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 7,c7 one or more officials in each military department2 7,d7 officials of appropriate ,defense ,agencies2 and 7,e7 such other officials as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center and inserting official designated under subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7h74 7m7 ,references ,any reference in any law1 regulation1 guidance1 instruction1 or other document of the ,federal ,government to the ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center of the ,department of ,defense or to the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center shall be deemed to refer to the official designated under section #bch7;b7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #djfa7 or the office of such official1 as the case may be4 #bac4 ,inclusion of ,office of ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering in personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering ,section #djib of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aj7 ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering 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 ,office of the ,under ,secretary4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by striking the semicolon and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,j7 in the case of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 appoint scientists and engineers to a total of not more than #aj scientific and engineering positions in the ,office2 4 #bad4 ,modification of limitation on cancellation of designation of ,executive ,agent for a certain ,defense ,production ,act program ,section #bbf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #acce7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 ,designation of other ,executive ,agents ,notwithstanding the requirements of this section or section #agib of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deca note71 the ,secretary of ,defense may designate one or more ,executive ,agents within the ,department of ,defense 7other than the ,executive ,agent described in subsection 7a77 to implement ,defense ,production ,act transactions entered into under the authority of sections #djba1 #djbb1 and #djbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #bae4 ,support for research and development of bioindustrial manufacturing processes 7a7 ,authorization ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide support for the development of a network of bioindustrial manufacturing facilities to conduct research and development to improve the ability of the industrial base to assess1 validate1 and scale new1 innovative bioindustrial manufacturing processes for the production of chemicals1 materials1 and other products necessary to support national security or secure fragile supply chains4 7b7 ,form of support ,the support provided under subsection 7a7 may consist of-- 7#a7 providing funding to one or more existing facilities or the establishment of new facilities-- 7,a7 to support the research and development of bioindustrial manufacturing processes2 or 7,b7 to otherwise expand the bioindustrial manufacturing capabilities of such facilities2 7#b7 the establishment of dedicated facilities within one or more bioindustrial manufacturing facilities to serve as regional hubs for the research1 development1 and the scaling of bioindustrial manufacturing processes and products to higher levels of production2 or 7#c7 designating a bioindustrial manufacturing facility to serve as the lead entity responsible for integrating a network of pilot and intermediate scale bioindustrial manufacturing facilities4 7c7 ,activities ,a facility that receives support under subsection 7a7 shall carry out activities relating to the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation of innovative bioindustrial manufacturing processes and the scaling of bioindustrial manufacturing products to higher levels of production1 which may include-- 7#a7 research on the use of bioindustrial manufacturing to create materials such as polymers1 coatings1 resins1 commodity chemicals1 and other materials with fragile supply chains2 7#b7 demonstration projects to evaluate bioindustrial manufacturing processes and technologies2 7#c7 activities to scale bioindustrial manufacuring processes and products to higher levels of production2 7#d7 strategic planning for infrastructure and equipment investments for bioindustrial manufacturing of defense-related materials2 7#e7 analyses of bioindustrial manufactured products and validation of the application of biological material used as input to new and existing processes to aid in future investment strategies and the security of critical supply chains2 7#f7 the selection1 construction1 and operation of pilot and intermediate scale bioindustrial manufacturing facilities2 7#g7 development and management of a network of facilities to scale production of bioindustrial products2 7#h7 activities to address workforce needs in bioindustrial manufacturing2 7#i7 establishing an interoperable1 secure1 digital infrastructure for collaborative data exchange across entities in the bioindustrial manufacturing community1 including government agencies1 industry1 and academia2 7#aj7 developing and implementing digital tools1 process security and assurance capabilities1 cybersecurity protocols1 and best practices for data storage1 sharing and analysis2 and 7#aa7 such other activities as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7d7 ,considerations ,in determining the number1 type1 and location of facilities to support under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider-- 7#a7 how the facilities may complement each other or increase production levels by functioning together as a network2 7#b7 how to geographically distribute support to such facilities-- 7,a7 to maximize access to biological material needed as an input to bioindustrial manufacturing processes2 7,b7 to leverage available industrial and academic expertise1 including workforce and human capital2 7,c7 to leverage relevant domestic infrastructure required to secure supply chains for chemicals and other materials2 7,d7 to leverage access to venture capital and private sector finance expertise and funding instruments2 and 7,e7 to complement the capabilities of similar facilities2 and 7#c7 how the activities supported under this section can be coordinated with relevant activities of other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government4 7e7 ,initial concept plan required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the ,national ,security ,commission on ,emerging ,biotechnology an initial concept plan for the implementation of this section that includes-- 7,a7 an assessment of capacity scaling needs to determine if1 and what type of1 additional bioindustrial manufacturing facilities may be needed to meet the needs of the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 a description of types1 relative sizes1 and locations of the facilities the ,secretary intends to establish or support under this section2 7,c7 a general description of the focus of each facility1 including the types of bioindustrial manufacturing equipment1 if any1 that are expected to be procured for each such facility2 7,d7 a general description of how the facilities will work as a network to maximize the diversity of bioindustrial products available to be produced by the network2 7,e7 an explanation of how the network will support the establishment and maintenance of the bioindustrial manufacturing industrial base2 and 7,f7 an explanation of how the ,secretary intends to ensure that bioindustrial manufacturing activities conducted under this section are modernized digitally1 including through-- 7i7 the use of data automation to represent processes and products as models and simulations2 and 7ii7 the implementation of measures to address cybersecurity and process assurance concerns4 7#b7 ,briefings ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the submittal of the plan under paragraph 7#a71 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the ,secretary's progress in implementing the plan4 7f7 ,bioindustrial manufacturing defined ,in this section1 the term bioindustrial manufacturing means the use of living organisms1 cells1 tissues1 enzymes1 or cell-free systems to produce materials and products for non-pharmaceutical applications4 #baf4 ,air-breathing and rocket booster testing capacity upgrades to support critical hypersonic weapons development 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall carry out activities to upgrade testing facilities of the ,department of the ,air ,force that support the development of critical hypersonic weapons that-- 7#a7 use air-breathing or rocket booster capabilities2 and 7#b7 are expected to operate in sea-level or high-altitude operational domains4 7b7 ,timeline for completion ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall seek to complete any upgrade under subsection 7a71 subject to availability of appropriations for such upgrade1 not later than #bd months after the upgrade is commenced4 #bag4 ,competitively awarded demonstrations and tests of electromagnetic warfare technology 7a7 ,demonstrations and tests required ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,air ,force ,rapid ,capabilities ,office1 in coordination with the ,air ,force ,life ,cycle ,management ,center1 shall select one or more qualified entities under competitive processes to conduct demonstrations and tests of commercial electronics technology to determine whether technology currently exists that could enable the following electromagnetic warfare capabilities3 7#a7 ,the operation of multiple emitters and receivers in the same frequency at the same time and in the same location without mutual interference and without using adaptive beam forming or nulling4 7#b7 ,protecting the reception of ,global ,positioning ,system and other vulnerable low-power signals from multiple high-power jammers at a level that is significantly better than the protection afforded by controlled reception pattern antennas4 7#c7 ,simultaneous transmission from and reception of separate signals on the same platform wherein the signals lie in the same frequency and are transmitted and received at the same time without interference4 7#d7 ,capabilities similar those described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 in a live1 virtual constructive simulation environment4 7#e7 ,other capabilities that might satisfy or support needs set forth in the ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,superiority ,strategy ,implementation ,plan released on ,august #e1 #bjba4 7b7 ,oversight of tests ,the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation shall-- 7#a7 provide oversight of the demonstrations and tests required by subsection 7a72 7#b7 review other applicable government or commercial demonstrations and tests2 and 7#c7 not later than #cj days after the completion of the demonstrations and tests under subsection 7a71 advise the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment of the outcomes of the demonstrations and tests4 7c7 ,outcome-based actions required ,if the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation and the ,director of the ,air ,force ,rapid ,capabilities ,office affirm that the demonstrations and tests under subsection 7a7 confirm that certain commercial electronics technology could enable one or more of the capabilities described in such subsection-- 7#a7 not later than #de days after the conclusion of the tests under subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,air ,force ,rapid ,capabilities ,office and the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the outcomes of the tests2 7#b7 the ,director of the ,air ,force ,rapid ,capabilities ,office may begin engineering form1 fit1 and function development and integration to incorporate technologies demonstrated and tested under subsection 7a7 into specific ,department of ,defense platforms and applications2 and 7#c7 not later than #ij days after the conclusion of the tests under subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,air ,force ,rapid ,capabilities ,office1 the ,chief ,information ,officer1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on any plans of the ,department of ,defense to further develop and deploy the technologies demonstrated and tested under subsection 7a7 to support the ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,superiority ,strategy ,implementation ,plan released on ,august #e1 #bjba4 7d7 ,competitiveness requirements ,a decision to commit1 obligate1 or expend funds for the purposes outlined in this section shall be based on merit-based selection procedures in accordance with the requirements of sections #cbja7;e7 and #djbd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or on competitive procedures4 7e7 ,commercial electronics technology defined ,the term commercial electronics technology means electronics technology that is-- 7#a7 a commercial component 7as defined in section #ajb of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#b7 a commercial product 7as defined in section #ajc such title72 7#c7 a commercial service 7as defined in section #ajc;a of such title72 or 7#d7 a commercially available off-the-shelf item 7as defined in section #ajd of such title74 #bah4 ,administration of the ,advanced ,sensor ,applications ,program 7a7 ,resource sponsors 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commander of ,naval ,air ,systems ,command and the ,director of ,air ,warfare shall jointly serve as the resource sponsors for the ,advanced ,sensor ,applications ,program 7commonly known as ,,asap and in this section referred to as the ,program74 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,the resource sponsors of the ,program shall be responsible for the following3 7,a7 ,developing budget requests relating to the ,program4 7,b7 ,establishing priorities for the ,program4 7,c7 ,approving the execution of funding and projects for the ,program4 7,d7 ,coordination and joint planning with external stakeholders in matters relating to the ,program4 7b7 ,limitations ,only the ,secretary of the ,navy1 the ,under ,secretary of the ,navy1 and the ,commander of ,naval ,air ,systems ,command may-- 7#a7 provide direction and management for the ,program2 7#b7 set priorities for the ,program2 7#c7 regulate or limit the information available or accessible to the ,program2 7#d7 edit reports or findings generated under the ,program2 or 7#e7 coordinate and manage interactions of the ,program with external stakeholders4 7c7 ,authority for program manager ,the program manager for the ,program may access1 consider1 act on1 and apply information1 at all levels of classification and from all sources and organizations1 that is pertinent to the projects and activities that the ,program is executing1 or considering proposing for the future4 7d7 ,quarterly briefings ,not less frequently than once every three months1 the program manager for the ,program shall provide to the congressional defense committees and congressional intelligence committees 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc77 a briefing on all aspects of the ,program1 including on the status of-- 7#a7 the implementation of this section2 7#b7 the implementation of other congressional directives relating to the ,program2 and 7#c7 any direction and oversight of the ,program exercised by the ,commander of ,naval ,air ,systems ,command1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 or the ,under ,secretary of the ,navy4 7e7 ,strategic relationship ,the program manager for the ,program shall evaluate the feasibility and advisability of establishing a strategic relationship with the ,naval ,research ,laboratory pursuant to which the ,laboratory provides scientific and technical assistance and support for the ,program4 7f7 ,use of assets ,the ,commander of ,naval ,air ,systems ,command shall take all actions the ,commander considers reasonable-- 7#a7 to enable the ,program to use assets controlled within the ,naval ,air ,systems ,command enterprise1 including sensor systems and platforms2 and 7#b7 to pursue the use of other assets that may further the mission of the ,program4 7g7 ,termination ,this section shall have no force or effect after ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 #bai4 ,quantifiable assurance capability for security of microelectronics 7a7 ,development and implementation of capability ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a capability for quantifiable assurance to achieve practical1 affordable1 and risk-based objectives for security of microelectronics to enable the ,department of ,defense to access and apply state-of-the-art microelectronics for military purposes4 7b7 ,establishment of requirements and schedule of support for development1 test1 and assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 establish requirements and a schedule for support from the ,national ,security ,agency to develop1 test1 assess1 implement1 and improve the capability required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,national ,security ,agency ,the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency shall take such actions as may be necessary to satisfy the requirements established under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,briefing ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency shall jointly provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the requirements and the schedule for support established under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall assess whether the ,department of ,defense1 to enable expanded use of unprogrammed application specific integrated circuits or other custom-designed integrated circuits manufactured by a supplier that is not using processes accredited by the ,defense ,microelectronics ,activity for the purpose of enabling the ,department to access commercial state-of-the-art microelectronics technology using risk-based quantifiable assurance security methodology1 should-- 7,a7 seek changes to the ,international ,traffic in ,arms ,regulations under subchapter ,m of chapter ,i of title #bb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ebjj4dd 7relating to protection of mission critical functions to achieve trusted systems and networks72 and 7,b7 expand the use of unprogrammed custom-designed integrated circuits that are not controlled by such regulations4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the assessment conducted under paragraph 7#a74 #bbj4 ,government-,industry-,academia ,working ,group on ,microelectronics 7a7 ,establishment and designation 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 working group to facilitate coordination among industry1 academia1 and the ,department of ,defense on issues of mutual interest relating to microelectronics as described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,designation ,the working group established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,government-,industry-,academia ,working ,group on ,microelectronics 7referred to in this section as the ,working ,group74 7b7 ,composition ,the ,working ,group shall be composed of representatives of organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense1 industry1 and academia4 7c7 ,scope ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,working ,group supports dialogue and coordination among industry1 academia1 and the ,department of ,defense on the following issues relating to microelectronics3 7#a7 ,research needs4 7#b7 ,infrastructure needs and shortfalls4 7#c7 ,technical and process standards4 7#d7 ,training and certification needs for the workforce4 7#e7 ,supply chain issues4 7#f7 ,supply chain1 manufacturing1 and packaging security4 7#g7 ,technology transition issues and opportunities4 7d7 ,charter and policies ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a charter and issue policies for the functioning of the ,working ,group4 7e7 ,administrative support ,the joint federation of capabilities established under section #icg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 shall provide administrative support to the ,working ,group4 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to allow the ,department of ,defense to provide any competitive advantage to any participant in the ,working ,group4 7g7 ,sunset ,the provisions of this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 #bba4 ,target date for deployment of #e;,g wireless broadband infrastructure at all military installations 7a7 ,target required ,not later than ,july #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 establish a target date by which the ,secretary plans to deploy #e;,g wireless broadband infrastructure at all military installations2 and 7#b7 establish metrics1 which shall be identical for each of the military departments1 to measure progress toward reaching the target required by paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,annual report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 and on an annual basis thereafter until the date specified in subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 the metrics in use pursuant to subsection 7a77#b72 and 7#b7 the progress of the ,secretary in reaching the target required by subsection 7a77#a74 7c7 ,termination ,the requirement to submit annual reports under subsection 7b7 shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bbb4 ,outreach to historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions regarding ,national ,security ,innovation ,network programs that promote entrepreneurship and innovation at institutions of higher education 7a7 ,pilot program ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 acting through the ,national ,security ,innovation ,network1 may carry out a pilot program under which the ,under ,secretary conducts activities1 including outreach and technical assistance1 to better connect historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions to the commercialization1 innovation1 and entrepreneurial activities of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after commencing a pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the program1 including-- 7#a7 an explanation of-- 7,a7 the results of any outreach efforts conducted under the pilot program2 7,b7 the success of the pilot program in expanding ,national ,security ,innovation ,network programs to historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions2 and 7,c7 any potential barriers to the expansion of the pilot program2 and 7#b7 recommendations for how the ,department of ,defense can support historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions to enable such institutions to successfully participate in ,department of ,defense commercialization1 innovation1 and entrepreneurship programs4 7c7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term historically ,black college or university means a part ,b institution 7as defined in section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa774 7#b7 ,the term other minority-serving institution means an institution of higher education specified in paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#g7 of section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 #bbc4 ,report and pilot program based on recommendations regarding defense research capacity at historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions 7a7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the recommendations set forth in the publication of the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine titled ,defense ,research ,capacity at ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities and ,other ,minority ,institutions3 ,transitioning from ,good ,intentions to ,measurable ,outcomes and dated ,april #bh1 #bjbb4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,with respect to the recommendations and subrecommendations set forth in the publication described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 a description of each recommendation and subrecommendation the ,secretary has implemented as of the date of the report2 7ii7 a description of each recommendation and subrecommendation the ,secretary has commenced implementing as of the date of the report1 including a justification for determining to commence implementing the recommendation2 and 7iii7 a description of each recommendation and subrecommendation the ,secretary has not implemented or commenced implementing as of the date of the report and a determination as to whether or not to implement the recommendation4 7,b7 ,for each recommendation or subrecommendation the ,secretary determines to implement under subparagraph 7,a77iii7-- 7i7 a timeline for implementation2 7ii7 a description of any additional resources or authorities required for implementation2 and 7iii7 the plan for implementation4 7,c7 ,for each recommendation or subrecommendation the ,secretary determines not to implement under subparagraph 7,a77iii71 a justification for the determination not to implement the recommendation4 7#c7 ,format ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7b7 ,program to implement report recommendations and subrecommendations 7#a7 ,program required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and carry out a program 7referred to in this subsection as the ,program7 under which the ,secretary carries out activities to increase the capacity of eligible institutions to achieve very high research activity status4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in establishing the ,program the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 the recommendations and subrecommendations to be implemented under subsection 7a72 7,b7 the extent of nascent research capabilities and planned research capabilities at eligible institutions and the relevance of those capabilities to research areas of interest to the ,department of ,defense2 7,c7 recommendations from previous studies for increasing the level of research activity at eligible institutions to very high research activity status1 including measurable milestones such as growth in very high research activity status indicators and other relevant factors2 7,d7 how institutions participating in the ,program will evaluate and assess progress toward achieving very high research activity status2 7,e7 how such institutions will sustain an increased level of research activity after the ,program terminates2 and 7,f7 reporting requirements for institutions participating in the ,program4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in designing the ,program1 the ,secretary may consult with the ,president's ,board of ,advisors on historically ,black colleges and universities4 7#d7 ,program activities 7,a7 ,activities ,under the ,program1 the ,secretary shall carry out activities to build the capacity of eligible institutions to achieve very high research activity status1 which may include-- 7i7 activities to support-- 7,i7 faculty professional development2 7,,ii7 stipends for undergraduate and graduate students and post-doctoral scholars2 7,,iii7 recruitment and retention of faculty and graduate students2 7,,iv7 the provision of laboratory equipment and instrumentation2 7,v7 communication and dissemination of research products produced during the ,program2 7,,vi7 construction1 modernization1 rehabilitation1 or retrofitting of facilities for research purposes2 and 7ii7 such other activities as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7,b7 ,identification of priority areas ,the ,secretary shall establish and update1 on an annual basis1 a list of research priorities for ,,stem and critical technologies appropriate for the ,program to assist eligible institutions in identifying appropriate areas for research and related activities4 7#e7 ,termination ,the ,program shall terminate #aj years after the date on which the ,secretary commences the ,program4 7#f7 ,evaluation ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every two years thereafter until the date on which the ,program terminates under paragraph 7#e71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report providing an update on the ,program1 including-- 7,a7 a description of the activities carried out under the ,program2 7,b7 an analysis of any growth in very high research activity status indicators of eligible institutions that participated in the ,program2 and 7,c7 emerging research areas of interest to the ,department of ,defense that are being pursued by such institutions4 7#g7 ,report to congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the program terminates under paragraph 7#e71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the ,program that includes the following3 7,a7 ,an analysis of the growth in very high research activity status indicators of eligible institutions that participated in the ,program4 7,b7 ,an evaluation on the effectiveness of the ,program in increasing the research capacity of such institutions4 7,c7 ,an explanation of how institutions that achieved very high research activity status plan to sustain that status after the termination of the ,program4 7,d7 ,an evaluation of the maintenance of very high research status by eligible institutions that participated in the ,program4 7,e7 ,an evaluation of the effectiveness of the ,program in increasing the diversity of students conducting high quality research in unique areas4 7,f7 ,recommendations with respect to further activities and investments necessary to elevate the research status of historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions4 7,g7 ,recommendations as to whether the ,program should be renewed or expanded4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term eligible institution means a historically ,black college or university or other minority-serving institution that is classified as a high research activity status institution at the time of participation in the program under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,the term high research activity status means ,r#b status1 as classified by the ,carnegie ,classification of ,institutions of ,higher ,education4 7#c7 ,the term historically ,black college or university has the meaning given the term part ,b institution under section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa74 7#d7 ,the term other minority-serving institution means an institution of higher education specified in paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#g7 of section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 7#e7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#f7 ,the term very high research activity status means ,r#a status1 as classified by the ,carnegie ,classification of ,institutions of ,higher ,education4 7#g7 ,the term very high research activity status indicators means the categories used by the ,carnegie ,classification of ,institutions of ,higher ,education to delineate which institutions have very high activity status1 including-- 7,a7 annual expenditures in science and engineering2 7,b7 per-capita 7faculty member7 expenditures in science and engineering2 7,c7 annual expenditures in non-science and engineering fields2 7,d7 per-capita 7faculty member7 expenditures in non-science and engineering fields2 7,e7 doctorates awarded in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics fields2 7,f7 doctorates awarded in social science fields2 7,g7 doctorates awarded in the humanities2 7,h7 doctorates awarded in other fields with a research emphasis2 7,i7 total number of research staff including postdoctoral researchers2 7,j7 other doctorate-holding non-faculty researchers in science and engineering and per-capita 7faculty7 number of doctorate-level research staff including post-doctoral researchers2 and 7,k7 other categories utilized to determine classification4 #bbd4 ,pilot program to support the development of patentable inventions in the ,department of the ,navy 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may carry out a pilot program to expand the support available to covered personnel who seek to engage in the development of patentable inventions that-- 7#a7 have applicablity to the job-related functions of such personnel2 and 7#b7 may have applicability in the civilian sector4 7b7 ,activities ,as part of the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy may-- 7#a7 expand outreach to covered personnel regarding the availability of patent-related training1 legal assistance1 and other support for personnel interested in developing patentable inventions2 7#b7 expand the availability of patent-related training to covered personnel1 including by making such training available online2 7#c7 clarify and issue guidance detailing how covered personnel1 including personnel outside of the laboratories and other research organizations of the ,department of the ,navy1 may-- 7,a7 seek and receive support for the development of patentable inventions2 and 7,b7 receive a portion of any royalty or other payment as an inventor or coinventor such as may be due under section #ad7;a77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,stevension-,wylder ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;c7a77#a77;,a77i772 and 7#d7 carry out other such activities as the ,secretary determines appropriate in accordance with the purposes of the pilot program4 7c7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered personnel means members of the ,navy and ,marine ,corps and civilian employees of the ,department of the ,navy1 including members and employees whose primary duties do not involve research and development4 7#b7 ,the term patentable invention means an invention that is patentable under title #ce1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bbe4 ,pilot program to facilitate the development of battery technologies for warfighters 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish and carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing support to battery producers-- 7,a7 to facilitate the research and development of safe and secure battery technologies for existing and new or novel battery chemistry configurations1 including through the research and development of new or updated manufacturing processes and technologies2 7,b7 to assess commercial battery offerings within the marketplace for viability and utility for warfighter applications2 and 7,c7 to transition battery technologies1 including technologies developed under other pilot programs1 prototype projects1 or other research and development programs1 from the prototyping phase to manufacturing production4 7#b7 ,designation ,the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,warfighter ,electric ,battery ,transition ,project 7referred to in this section as the ,project74 7#c7 ,administration ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall administer the ,project4 7b7 ,grants1 contracts1 and other agreements ,the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out the ,project through the award of support1 as described in subsection 7a77#a71 in the form of grants to1 or contracts or other agreements with1 battery producers4 7c7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that activities under the ,project are coordinated with the ,strategic ,environmental ,research and ,development ,program under section #bija of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,use of grant and contract amounts ,a battery producer who receives a grant1 contract1 or other agreement under the ,project may use the amount of the grant1 contract1 or other agreement to carry out one or more of the following activities3 7#a7 ,conducting research and development to validate new or novel battery chemistry configurations1 including through-- 7,a7 experimentation2 7,b7 prototyping2 7,c7 testing2 7,d7 adapting battery technology to integrate with other technologies and systems2 or 7,e7 addressing manufacturing or other production challenges4 7#b7 ,providing commercially available battery technologies to each ,secretary of a military department and the commanders of the combatant commands to support utility assessments or other testing by warfighters4 7#c7 ,expanding1 validating1 or assessing battery recycling capabilities that may provide operational utility to the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,building and strengthening relationships of the ,department of ,defense with nontraditional defense contractors in the technology industry that may have unused or underused solutions to specific operational challenges of the ,department relating to battery technology4 7e7 ,priority of awards ,in awarding grants1 contracts1 or other agreements under the ,project1 the ,secretary shall give preference to battery producers that meet one or more of the following criteria3 7#a7 ,the producer manufactures1 designs1 or develops battery cells1 packs1 modules1 or other related capabilities in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the producer manufactures1 designs1 or develops battery cells1 packs1 modules1 or other related capabilities in the national technology and industrial base 7as defined in section #dhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#c7 ,the technology made available by the producer provides modularity to support diverse applications4 7#d7 ,the technology made available by the producer facilitates safety in tactical and combat applications by using battery chemistries and configurations that reduce thermal runaway and minimize oxygen liberation4 7#e7 ,the producer demonstrates new or novel battery chemistry configurations1 safety characteristics1 or form-factor configurations4 7#f7 ,the producer facilitates the domestic supply chain for raw materials needed for battery production4 7#g7 ,the producer offers battery-related commercial products or commercial services4 7f7 ,planning1 reporting and data collection 7#a7 ,plan required before implementation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not commence the ,project until the ,secretary has completed a plan for the implementation of the ,project4 7,b7 ,elements ,the plan under subparagraph 7,a7 shall provide for-- 7i7 collecting1 analyzing1 and retaining ,project data2 7ii7 developing and sharing best practices for achieving the objectives of the ,project2 7iii7 identification of any policy or regulatory impediments inhibiting the execution of the ,project2 and 7iv7 sharing results from the ,project across the ,department of ,defense and with other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government and ,congress4 7,c7 ,submittal to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the implementation plan developed under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than one year after the date on which the ,project terminates under subsection 7g71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a final report on the results of the ,project4 ,such report shall include-- 7,a7 a summary of the objectives achieved by the ,project2 and 7,b7 recommendations regarding the steps that may be taken to promote battery technologies that are not dependent on foreign competitors to meet the needs of the ,armed ,forces4 7g7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the ,project shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 ,c ,plans1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters #bca4 ,modification to annual reports of the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation ,section #aci7;h77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting or controlled unclassified after classified2 and 7#b7 by striking submit an unclassified version of the report to ,congress and inserting submit to ,congress a version of the report that is unclassified and does not require safeguarding or dissemination controls4 #bcb4 ,extension of requirement for quarterly briefings on strategy for fifth generation information and communications technologies ,section #bed7;d77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note7 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,march #ae1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #a1 #bjbf4 #bcc4 ,plan for investments to support the development of novel processing approaches for defense applications 7a7 ,investment plans required ,not later than ,november #a1 #bjbc1 and not less frequently than once every three years thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjce1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for making investments to support the development of novel processing approaches for defense applications4 7b7 ,elements ,each investment plan required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 identify any investments the ,secretary has made1 and any future investments the ,secretary intends to make1 in research and technology development to support the use and fielding of novel processing approaches for defense applications2 7#b7 identify any investments the ,secretary has made1 and any future investments the ,secretary intends to make1 to accelerate the development of novel processing approaches for defense applications1 including investments in-- 7,a7 personnel and workforce capabilities2 7,b7 facilities and infrastructure to host systems utilizing novel processing approaches2 7,c7 algorithm developments necessary to expand the functionality of each novel processing approach2 7,d7 other ,federal agencies and federally funded laboratories2 and 7,e7 appropriate international and commercial sector organizations and activities2 7#c7 describe mechanisms to coordinate and leverage investments in novel processing approaches within the ,department and with non-,federal partners2 7#d7 describe the technical goals to be achieved and capabilities to be developed under the plan2 and 7#e7 include recommendations for such legislative or administration actions as may support the effective execution of the investment plan4 7c7 ,form ,each plan submitted under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in such form as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 which may include classified1 unclassified1 and publicly releasable formats4 7d7 ,novel processing approaches defined ,in this section1 the term novel processing approaches means-- 7#a7 emerging techniques in computation1 such as biocomputing1 exascale computing1 utility scale quantum computing2 and 7#b7 associated algorithm and hardware development needed to implement such techniques4 #bcd4 ,plans to accelerate the transition to #e;,g information and communications technology within the military departments 7a7 ,three-year transition plan required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,assistant ,secretary concerned shall develop and submit to the congressional defense committees a plan that specifies-- 7,a7 the extent to which fifth generation information and communications technology 7#e;,g7 infrastructure is expected to be implemented in the military department of the ,assistant ,secretary by the end of the three-year period following the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 how the implementation of such technology is expected to be achieved during such period4 7#b7 ,elements ,each plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an operational needs assessment that identifies the highest priority areas in which the ,assistant ,secretary intends to implement fifth generation information and communications technologies during the three-year period described in paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 an explanation of-- 7i7 whether and to what extent the ,assistant ,secretary intends to use an open radio access network approach in implementing fifth generation information and communications technologies in the areas identified under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 if the ,assistant ,secretary does not intend to use such an open radio access network approach1 an explanation of the reasons for such determination2 7,c7 an investment plan that includes funding estimates1 by fiscal year and appropriation account1 to accelerate-- 7i7 the maturation and acquisition of fifth generation information and communications capabilities that use the open radio access network approach2 and 7ii7 the deployment of such capabilities in the facilities and systems of the military department concerned2 7,d7 metrics and reporting mechanisms to ensure progress in achieving the objectives of the plan within the three-year period described in paragraph 7#a72 7,e7 identification and designation of a single point of contact at each military installation and within each armed force under the jurisdiction of the military department concerned to facilitate the deployment of fifth generation information and communications technologies2 7,f7 actions the ,assistant ,secretary intends to carry out to streamline the process for establishing fifth generation wireless coverage at military installations1 including actions to reduce delays caused by policies and processes relating to contracting1 communications1 and the use of real property2 7,g7 identification of investments that are required to support the transition to fifth generation information and communications technology that uses an open radio access network approach2 and 7,h7 such other matters as the ,assistant ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,coordination ,in developing the plans required under paragraph 7#a71 each ,assistant ,secretary concerned shall coordinate with-- 7,a7 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7,c7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#d7 ,form of plan ,each plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form4 7b7 ,cross-functional team assessment 7#a7 ,assessment and briefing required ,after all of the plans required by subsection 7a77#a7 have been submitted in accordance with such subsection and not later than #aej days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the cross-functional team established pursuant to section #bbd7;c77#a7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note7 shall assess such plans and provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings of the team with respect to such assessment4 7#b7 ,elements ,the briefing provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,recommendations to further accelerate the deployment of fifth-generation information and communications technologies that use the open radio access network approach across the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,recommendations to standardize and streamline the process for establishing fifth generation wireless coverage at military installations1 including recommendations for reducing delays caused by policies and processes relating to contracting1 communications1 and the use of real property4 7,c7 ,a plan for the inclusion of representatives of the ,department of ,defense in international wireless standards-setting bodies4 7,d7 ,such other matters as the cross-functional team described in paragraph 7#a7 considers appropriate4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,assistant ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,acquisition1 ,logistics1 and ,technology1 with respect to matters concerning the ,department of the ,army2 7,b7 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,research1 ,development1 and ,acquisition1 with respect to matters concerning the ,department of the ,navy2 and 7,c7 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics1 with respect to matters concerning the ,department of the ,air ,force4 7#b7 ,the term open radio access network approach means an approach to networking1 such as the ,open ,radio ,access ,network 7commonly known as ,open ,,ran71 that uses open protocols and interfaces within a network so that components provided by different vendors can be interoperable4 #bce4 ,plan for ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency ,innovation ,fellowship ,program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency shall develop a plan for the establishment of a fellowship program 7to be known as the ,innovation ,fellowship ,program7 to expand opportunities for early career scientists to participate in the programs1 projects1 and other activities of the ,agency4 7b7 ,elements ,in developing the plan under subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency shall-- 7#a7 review the types of programs1 projects1 and other activities of the ,agency that may be open to participation from early career scientists to identify opportunities for the expansion of such participation2 7#b7 identify criteria for evaluating applicants to the fellowship program described in subsection 7a72 7#c7 establish detailed plans for the implementation of the fellowship program2 7#d7 conduct an assessment of the potential costs of the fellowship program2 7#e7 define eligibility requirements for participants in the fellowship program2 and 7#f7 address such other matters as the ,director determines appropriate4 7c7 ,submittal to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency shall submit to the congressional defense committee a report that includes-- 7#a7 the plan developed under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 recommendations for expanding opportunities for early career scientists to participate in the programs1 projects1 and other activities of the ,agency4 7d7 ,early career scientist defined ,the term early career scientist means a scientist who is in an early stage of career development according to criteria determined by the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency for purposes of this section4 #bcf4 ,strategy and plan for fostering and strengthening the defense innovation ecosystem 7a7 ,strategy and implementation plan 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 ,research and ,engineering1 shall develop-- 7#a7 a strategy fostering and strengthening the defense innovation ecosystem2 and 7#b7 a plan for implementing such strategy4 7b7 ,purposes 7#a7 ,strategy ,the purpose of the strategy required by subsection 7a77#a7 is to provide a framework for identifying1 assessing1 and tracking innovation ecosystems that are beneficial to advancing the defense1 national security1 and warfighting missions of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,implementation plan ,the purpose of the implementation plan required by subsection 7a77#b7 is to provide-- 7,a7 concrete steps and measures of effectiveness to gauge the effect of the innovation ecosystems described in paragraph 7#a7 on the ,department2 and 7,b7 a means for assessing the effectiveness of the strategy developed under subsection 7a77#a71 including the approaches taken by the ,department to grow1 foster1 and sustain such innovation ecosystems4 7c7 ,elements ,the strategy and the implementation plan required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a process for defining1 assessing1 and selecting innovation ecosystems with potential to provide benefit to the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,metrics for measuring the performance and health of innovation ecosystems being supported by the ,department1 including identification of criteria to determine when to support or cease supporting identified ecosystems4 7#c7 ,identification of the authorities and ,department of ,defense research1 development1 test1 and evaluation assets that can be used to identify1 establish1 sustain1 and expand innovation ecosystems4 7#d7 ,for each innovation ecosystem supported by the ,department-- 7,a7 a description of the core competencies or focus areas of the ecosystem2 7,b7 identification of any organizations or elements of the ,department that engage with the ecosystem2 7,c7 identification of the private sector assets that are being used to support1 sustain1 and expand the identified innovation ecosystem2 and 7,d7 a description of any challenges and successes associated with such ecosystem4 7#e7 ,such other elements as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7d7 ,interim briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the strategy and implementation plan developed under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,submittal of strategy and plan ,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 the strategy and implementation plan developed under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,quadrennial updates ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 and not less frequently than once ever four years thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjci1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 update the strategy and plan developed under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 submit the updated strategy and plan to the congressional defense committees4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,department of ,defense research1 development1 test1 and evaluation assets includes the following3 7,a7 ,the ,department of ,defense science and technology reinvention laboratories designated under section #daba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,the ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base 7as defined in section #dagc7;i7 of such title74 7,c7 ,department of ,defense sponsored manufacturing innovation institutes4 7,d7 ,the organic industrial base4 7,e7 ,defense ,agencies and ,department of ,defense ,field ,activities 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 that carry out activities using funds appropriated for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4 7,f7 ,any other organization or element of the ,department of ,defense that carries out activities using funds appropriated for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4 7#b7 ,the term innovation ecosystem refers to a regionally based network of private sector1 academic1 and government institutions in a network of formal and informal institutional relationships that contribute to technological and economic development in a defined technology sector or sectors4 #bcg4 ,assessment and strategy relating to hypersonic testing capacity of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,assessment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall assess the capacity of the ,department of ,defense to test1 evaluate1 and qualify the hypersonic capabilities and related technologies of the ,department4 7b7 ,elements ,the assessment under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assumption1 for purposes of evaluating the capacity described in subsection 7a71 that the ,department of ,defense will conduct at least one full-scale1 operationally relevant1 live-fire1 hypersonic weapon test of each hypersonic weapon system that is under development each year by each of the ,air ,force1 the ,army1 and the ,navy1 once such system reaches initial operational capability4 7#b7 ,an identification of test facilities outside the ,department of ,defense that have potential to be used to expand the capacity described in subsection 7a71 including test facilities of other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government1 academia1 and commercial test facilities4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the capability of each test facility identified under paragraph 7#b7 to simulate various individual and coupled hypersonic conditions to accurately simulate a realistic flight-like environment with all relevant aero-thermochemical conditions4 7#d7 ,an identification of the coordination1 scheduling1 reimbursement processes1 and requirements needed for the potential use of test facilities of other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government1 as available4 7#e7 ,an analysis of the test frequency1 scheduling lead time1 test cost1 and capacity of each test facility identified under paragraph 7#b74 7#f7 ,a review of test facilities identified under paragraph 7#b7 that could enhance efforts to test flight vehicles of the ,department in all phases of hypersonic flight1 and other technologies1 including sensors1 communications1 thermal protective shields and materials1 optical windows1 navigation1 and environmental sensors4 7#g7 ,an assessment of any cost savings and time savings that could result from using technologies identified in the strategy under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy to coordinate the potential use of test facilities and ranges identified under subsection 7b77#b7 to evaluate hypersonic technologies4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be based on the assessment under subsection 7a72 7,b7 address how the ,secretary will coordinate with other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government1 including the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 to plan for and schedule the potential use of other ,federal ,government-owned test facilities and ranges1 as available1 to evaluate the hypersonic technologies of the ,department of ,defense2 7,c7 to the extent practicable1 address in what cases the ,secretary can use test facilities identified under subsection 7b77#b7 to fill any existing testing requirement gaps to enhance and accelerate flight qualification of critical hypersonic technologies of the ,department2 7,d7 identify-- 7i7 the resources needed to improve the frequency and capacity for testing hypersonic technologies of the ,department at ground-based test facilities and flight test ranges1 including estimated costs for conducting at least one full-scale1 operationally relevant1 live-fire1 hypersonic weapon test of each hypersonic weapon system that is under development each year by each of the ,air ,force1 the ,army1 and the ,navy1 once such system reaches initial operational capability2 7ii7 the resources needed to reimburse other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government for the use of the test facilities and ranges of those departments or agencies to test the hypersonics technologies of the ,department2 7iii7 the requirements1 approval processes1 and resources needed to enhance1 as appropriate1 the testing capabilities and capacity of other ,federal ,government-owned test facilities and flight ranges1 in coordination with the heads of the relevant departments and agencies2 7iv7 investments that the ,secretary can make to incorporate test facilities identified under subsection 7b77#b7 into the overall hypersonic test infrastructure of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7v7 the environmental conditions1 testing sizes1 and duration required for flight qualification of both hypersonic cruise and hypersonic boost-glide technologies of the ,department2 and 7,e7 address all advanced or emerging technologies that could shorten timelines and reduce costs for hypersonic missile testing1 including with respect to-- 7i7 #c;,d printing of hypersonic test missile components including the frame1 warhead1 and propulsion systems2 7ii7 reusable hypersonic test beds1 including air-launched1 sea-launched1 and ground-launched options2 7iii7 additive manufacturing solutions2 7iv7 the potential use of airborne platforms other than the ,b-#eb aircraft to improve flight schedules for such testing2 and 7v7 other relevant technologies4 7#c7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop the strategy under paragraph 7#a7 in coordination with the ,program ,director of the ,joint ,hypersonics ,transition ,office1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 the research laboratories of the military departments1 and the ,department of ,defense ,test ,resource ,management ,center4 7d7 ,report on estimated costs of conducting a minimum frequency of hypersonic weapons testing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes an estimate of the costs of conducting at least one full-scale1 operationally relevant1 live-fire1 hypersonic weapon test of each hypersonic weapon system that is under development each year by each of the ,air ,force1 the ,army1 and the ,navy1 once such system reaches initial operational capability4 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the congressional defense committees4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #bch4 ,annual report on studies and reports of federally funded research and development centers 7a7 ,annual report required ,on an annual basis1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that identifies and provides information about the studies and reports undertaken for the ,department of ,defense by federally funded research and development centers4 7b7 ,elements ,each report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall set forth the following3 7#a7 ,a list identifying each study and report undertaken by a federally funded research center for the ,department of ,defense-- 7,a7 that has been completed during the period covered by the report under subsection 7a72 or 7,b7 that is in progress as of the date of the report under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,for each study and report listed under paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7,a7 ,the title of the study or report4 7,b7 ,the federally funded research and development center undertaking the study or report4 7,c7 ,the amount of funding provided to the federally funded research and development center under the contract or other agreement pursuant to which the study or report is being produced or conducted4 7,d7 ,the completion date or anticipated completion date of the study or report4 7c7 ,exceptions ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall not apply to the following3 7#a7 ,classified reports or studies4 7#b7 ,technical reports associated with scientific research or technical development activities4 7#c7 ,any report or study undertaken pursuant to a contract or other agreement between a federally funded research and development center and an entity outside the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,reports or studies that are in draft form or that have not undergone a peer-review or prepublication security review process established by the federally funded research and development center concerned4 7d7 ,special rule ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall be generated using the products and processes generated pursuant to section #ijh of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note74 7e7 ,termination ,the requirement to submit annual reports under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bci4 ,report on recommendations from ,army ,futures ,command ,research ,program ,realignment ,study 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the recommendations set forth in the publication of the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine titled ,consensus ,study ,report3 ,u4,s4 ,army ,futures ,command ,research ,program ,realignment and dated ,april #bc1 #bjbb4 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of each recommendation described in such subsection that has already been implemented4 7#b7 ,a description of each recommendation described in such subsection that the ,secretary has commenced implementing1 including a justification for determining to commence implementing the recommendation4 7#c7 ,a description of each recommendation described in such subsection that the ,secretary has not implemented or commenced implementing and a determination as to whether or not to implement the recommendation4 7#d7 ,for each recommendation under paragraph 7#c7 the ,secretary determines to implement1 the following3 7,a7 ,a timeline for implementation4 7,b7 ,a description of any additional resources or authorities required for implementation4 7,c7 ,the plan for implementation4 7#e7 ,for each recommendation under paragraph 7#c7 the ,secretary determines not to implement1 a justification for the determination not to implement4 7c7 ,format ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #bdj4 ,report on potential for increased utilization of the ,electronic ,proving ,grounds testing range 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,chair of the ,electronic ,warfare ,executive ,committee of the ,department of ,defense1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the ,electronic ,proving ,grounds testing range located at ,fort ,huachuca1 ,arizona4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall address-- 7#a7 the amount and types of testing activities conducted at the ,electronic ,proving ,grounds testing range2 7#b7 any shortfalls in the facilities and equipment of the range2 7#c7 the capacity of the range to be used for additional testing activities2 7#d7 the possibility of using the range for the testing activities of other ,armed ,forces1 ,federal agencies1 and private-sector entities in the ,united ,states2 7#e7 the capacity of the range to be used for realistic electronic warfare training2 7#f7 electronic warfare training shortfalls at domestic military installations generally2 and 7#g7 the feasibility and advisability of providing a dedicated training area for electronic warfare capabilities4 7c7 ,consultation ,in preparing the report under subsection 7a71 the ,chair of the ,electronic ,warfare ,executive ,committee shall consult with the following3 7#a7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation of the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary of the ,army4 7#f7 ,the ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,operations ,cross-,functional ,team established pursuant to section #iaa7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note74 7#g7 ,the governments of ,cochise ,county and ,sierra ,vista1 ,arizona4 #bda4 ,study on costs associated with underperforming software and information technology 7a7 ,study required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into a contract or other agreement with an eligible entity to conduct an independent study on the challenges associated with the use of software and information technology in the ,department of ,defense1 the effects of such challenges1 and potential solutions to such challenges4 7b7 ,elements ,the independent study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a survey of members of each ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of a ,secretary of a military department to identify the most important software and information technology challenges that result in lost working hours1 including-- 7,a7 an estimate of the number of working hours lost due to each challenge and the cost of such lost working hours2 7,b7 the effects of each challenge on servicemember and employee retention2 and 7,c7 any negative effects of each challenge on a mission of the ,armed ,force or military department concerned4 7#b7 ,a summary of the policy or technical challenges that limit the ability of each ,secretary of a military department to implement needed software and information technology reforms1 which shall be determined based on interviews conducted with individuals who serve as a chief information officer 7or an equivalent position7 in a military department4 7#c7 ,development of a framework for assessing underperforming software and information technology1 with an emphasis on foundational information technology to standardize the measurement and comparison of programs across the ,department of ,defense and its component organizations4 ,such a framework shall enable the assessment of underperforming software and information technology based on-- 7,a7 designs1 interfaces1 and functionality which prioritize user experience and efficacy2 7,b7 costs due to lost productivity2 7,c7 reliability and sustainability2 7,d7 comparisons between-- 7i7 outdated or outmoded information technologies1 software1 and applications2 and 7ii7 modern information technologies1 software1 and applications2 7,e7 overhead costs for software and information technology in the ,department compared to the overhead costs for comparable software and information technology in the private sector2 7,f7 comparison of the amounts the ,department planned to expend on software and information technology services versus the amounts actually spent for such software and services2 7,g7 the mean amount of time it takes to resolve technical problems reported by users2 7,h7 the average rate1 expressed in time1 for remediating or patching weaknesses or flaws in information technologies1 software1 and applications2 7,i7 workforce training time2 and 7,j7 customer satisfaction4 7#d7 ,the development of recommendations-- 7,a7 to address the challenges identified under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 to improve the processes through which the ,secretary provides software and information technology throughout the ,department1 including through-- 7i7 business processes reengineering2 7ii7 improvement of procurement or sustainment processes2 7iii7 remediation of hardware and software technology gaps2 and 7iv7 the development of more detailed and effective cost estimates4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the eligible entity that conducts the study under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees a report on the results of such study4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term eligible entity means an independent entity not under the direction or control of the ,secretary of ,defense1 which may include a department or agency of the ,federal ,government outside the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the term software and information technology does not include embedded software and information technology used for weapon systems4 #bdb4 ,study and report on sufficiency of operational test and evaluation resources supporting certain major defense acquisition programs 7a7 ,study ,the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation of the ,department of ,defense shall conduct a study of at least one major defense acquisition program within each covered ,armed ,force to determine the sufficiency of the operational test and evaluation resources supporting such program4 7b7 ,elements ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to each major defense acquisition program evaluated as part of the study1 the following3 7#a7 ,identification and assessment of the operational test and evaluation resources supporting the program-- 7,a7 as of the date of the study2 7,b7 during the five-year period preceding the date of the study2 and 7,c7 over the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,for any operational test and evaluation resources determined to be insufficient to meet the needs of the program1 an evaluation of the amount of additional funding and any other support that may be required to ensure the sufficiency of such resources4 7#c7 ,the amount of ,government-funded1 contractor-provided operational test and evaluation resources-- 7,a7 provided for the program as of the date of the study2 and 7,b7 that are planned to be provided for the program after such date4 7#d7 ,such other matters as the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation determines to be relevant to the study4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 the ,navy1 the ,marine ,corps1 the ,air ,force1 and the ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,the term major defense acquisition program has the meaning given that term in section #dbja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term operational test and evaluation resources means the facilities1 specialized test assets1 schedule1 workforce1 and any other resources supporting operational test and evaluation activities under a major defense acquisition program4 ,,iii ,operation and ,maintenance ,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations ,sec4 #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,b--,energy and ,environment ,sec4 #caa4 ,center for ,excellence in ,environmental ,security4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,participation in pollutant banks and water quality trading4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,consideration under ,defense ,environmental ,restoration ,program for ,state-owned facilities of the ,national ,guard with proven exposure of hazardous substances and waste4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,renewal of annual environmental and energy reports of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,aggregation of energy conservation measures and funding4 ,sec4 #caf4 ,additional special considerations for energy performance goals and energy performance master plan4 ,sec4 #cag4 ,purchase or lease of electric1 zero emission1 advanced-biofuel-powered1 or hydrogen-powered vehicles for the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #cah4 ,clarification and requirement for ,department of ,defense relating to renewable biomass and biogas4 ,sec4 #cai4 ,programs of military departments on reduction of fuel reliance and promotion of energy-aware behaviors4 ,sec4 #cbj4 ,establishment of joint working group to determine joint requirements for future operational energy needs of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #cba4 ,amendment to budgeting of ,department of ,defense relating to extreme weather4 ,sec4 #cbb4 ,prototype and demonstration projects for energy resilience at certain military installations4 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,pilot program for development of electric vehicle charging solutions to mitigate grid stress4 ,sec4 #cbd4 ,pilot program on use of sustainable aviation fuel4 ,sec4 #cbe4 ,policy to increase disposition of spent advanced batteries through recycling4 ,sec4 #cbf4 ,guidance and target goal relating to formerly used defense sites programs4 ,sec4 #cbg4 ,analysis and plan for addressing heat island effect on military installations4 ,sec4 #cbh4 ,limitation on replacement of non-tactical vehicle fleet of ,department of ,defense with electric vehicles1 advanced-biofuel-powered vehicles1 or hydrogen-powered vehicles4 ,subtitle ,c--,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility ,sec4 #cca4 ,defueling of ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 ,sec4 #ccb4 ,authorization of closure of underground storage tank system at ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 ,sec4 #ccc4 ,report on bulk fuel requirements applicable to ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 ,sec4 #ccd4 ,placement of sentinel or monitoring wells in proximity to ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 ,sec4 #cce4 ,studies relating to water needs of the ,armed ,forces on ,oahu4 ,sec4 #ccf4 ,study on alternative uses for ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 ,sec4 #ccg4 ,briefing on ,department of ,defense efforts to track health implications of fuel leaks at ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 ,subtitle ,d--,treatment of ,perfluoroalkyl ,substances and ,polyfluoroalkyl ,substances ,sec4 #cda4 ,department of ,defense research relating to perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,sec4 #cdb4 ,increase of 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 #cdc4 ,prizes for development of non-,,pfas-containing turnout gear4 ,sec4 #cdd4 ,modification of limitation on disclosure of results of testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances on private property4 ,sec4 #cde4 ,restriction on procurement or purchasing by ,department of ,defense of turnout gear for firefighters containing perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,sec4 #cdf4 ,annual report on ,,pfas contamination at certain military installations from sources other than aqueous film-forming foam4 ,sec4 #cdg4 ,report on critical ,,pfas uses2 briefings on ,department of ,defense procurement of certain items containing ,,pfos or ,,pfoa4 ,subtitle ,e--,logistics and ,sustainment ,sec4 #cea4 ,resources required for achieving materiel readiness metrics and objectives for major defense acquisition programs4 ,sec4 #ceb4 ,annual plan for maintenance and modernization of naval vessels4 ,sec4 #cec4 ,inclusion of information regarding joint medical estimates in readiness reports4 ,sec4 #ced4 ,inapplicability of advance billing dollar limitation for relief efforts following major disasters or emergencies4 ,sec4 #cee4 ,repeal of ,comptroller ,general review on time limitations on duration of public-private competitions4 ,sec4 #cef4 ,implementation of ,comptroller ,general recommendations regarding ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,plan of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #ceg4 ,limitation on availability of funds for military information support operations4 ,sec4 #ceh4 ,notification of modification to policy regarding retention rates for ,navy ship repair contracts4 ,sec4 #cei4 ,research and analysis on capacity of private shipyards in ,united ,states and effect of those shipyards on ,naval fleet readiness4 ,sec4 #cfj4 ,independent study relating to fuel distribution logistics across ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 ,sec4 #cfa4 ,quarterly briefings on expenditures for establishment of fuel distribution points in ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command area of responsibility4 ,subtitle ,f--,matters relating to depots and ammunition production facilities ,sec4 #cga4 ,budgeting for depot and ammunition production facility maintenance and repair3 annual report4 ,sec4 #cgb4 ,extension of authorization of depot working capital funds for unspecified minor military construction4 ,sec4 #cgc4 ,five-year plans for improvements to depot and ammunition production facility infrastructure4 ,sec4 #cgd4 ,modification to minimum capital investment for certain depots4 ,sec4 #cge4 ,continuation of requirement for biennial report on core depot-level maintenance and repair4 ,sec4 #cgf4 ,continuation of requirement for annual report on funds expended for performance of depot-level maintenance and repair workloads4 ,sec4 #cgg4 ,clarification of calculation for certain workload carryover of ,department of the ,army4 ,subtitle ,g--,other ,matters ,sec4 #cha4 ,annual reports by ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense on activities of ,joint ,safety ,council4 ,sec4 #chb4 ,accountability for ,department of ,defense contractors using military working dogs4 ,sec4 #chc4 ,membership of ,coast ,guard on ,joint ,safety ,council4 ,sec4 #chd4 ,inclusion in report on unfunded priorities ,national ,guard responsibilities in connection with natural and man-made disasters4 ,sec4 #che4 ,support for training of ,national ,guard personnel on wildfire prevention and response4 ,sec4 #chf4 ,interagency collaboration and extension of pilot program on military working dogs and explosives detection4 ,sec4 #chg4 ,amendment to the ,sikes ,act4 ,sec4 #chh4 ,national standards for ,federal fire protection at military installations4 ,sec4 #chi4 ,pilot programs for tactical vehicle safety data collection4 ,sec4 #cij4 ,requirements relating to reduction of out-of-pocket costs of members of the ,armed ,forces for uniform items4 ,sec4 #cia4 ,implementation of recommendations relating to animal facility sanitation and plan for housing and care of horses4 ,sec4 #cib4 ,continued designation of ,secretary of the ,navy as executive agent for ,naval ,small ,craft ,instruction and ,technical ,training ,school4 ,sec4 #cic4 ,prohibition on use of funds for retirement of legacy maritime mine countermeasures platforms4 ,a ,authorization of ,appropriations #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbc 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 ,center for ,excellence in ,environmental ,security ,chapter #g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ahb the following new section 7and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly73 #ahb;a4 ,center for ,excellence in ,environmental ,security 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense may operate a ,center for ,excellence in ,environmental ,security 7in this section referred to as the ,center74 7b7 ,missions 7#a7 ,the ,center shall be used to provide and facilitate education1 training1 and research in civil-military operations1 particularly operations that require international assistance and operations that require coordination between the ,department of ,defense and other ,federal agencies4 7#b7 ,the ,center shall be used to provide and facilitate education1 training1 interagency coordination1 and research on the following additional matters3 7,a7 ,management of the consequences of environmental insecurity with respect to-- 7i7 access to water1 food1 and energy2 7ii7 related health matters2 and 7iii7 matters relating to when1 how1 and why environmental stresses to human safety1 health1 water1 energy1 and food will cascade to economic1 social1 political1 or national security events4 7,b7 ,appropriate roles for the reserve components in response to environmental insecurity resulting from natural disasters4 7,c7 ,meeting requirements for information in connection with regional and global disasters1 including through the use of advanced communications technology as a virtual library4 7#c7 ,the ,center shall perform such other missions as the ,secretary of ,defense may specify4 7#d7 ,to assist the ,center in carrying out the missions under this subsection1 upon request of the ,center1 the head of any ,federal agency may grant to the ,center access to the data1 archives1 and other physical resources 7including facilities7 of that agency1 and may detail any personnel of that agency to the ,center1 for the purpose of enabling the development of global environmental indicators4 7c7 ,joint operation with educational institution authorized ,the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into an agreement with appropriate officials of an institution of higher education to provide for the operation of the ,center4 ,any such agreement shall provide for the institution to furnish necessary administrative services for the ,center1 including by directly providing such services or providing the funds for such services4 7d7 ,acceptance of donations 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense may accept1 on behalf of the ,center1 donations to be used to defray the costs of the ,center or to enhance the operation of the ,center4 ,such donations may be accepted from any agency of the ,federal ,government1 any ,state or local government1 any foreign government1 any foundation or other charitable organization 7including any that is organized or operates under the laws of a foreign country71 or any other private source in the ,united ,states or a foreign country4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may not accept a donation under paragraph 7#a7 if the acceptance of the donation would compromise or appear to compromise-- 7,a7 the ability of the ,department of ,defense1 any employee of the ,department1 or any member of the armed forces1 to carry out any responsibility or duty of the ,department or the armed forces in a fair and objective manner2 or 7,b7 the integrity of any program of the ,department of ,defense or of any person involved in such a program4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary shall prescribe written guidance setting forth the criteria to be used in determining whether or not the acceptance of a foreign donation under paragraph 7#a7 would have a result described in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,funds accepted by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 as a donation on behalf of the ,center shall be credited to appropriations available to the ,department of ,defense for the ,center4 ,funds so credited shall be merged with the appropriations to which credited and shall be available for the ,center for the same purposes and the same period as the appropriations with which merged4 4 #cab4 ,participation in pollutant banks and water quality trading 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #aei of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bfid;c the following new section3 #bfid;d4 ,participation in pollutant banks and water quality trading 7a7 ,authority to participate ,the ,secretary of a military department1 and the ,secretary of ,defense with respect to matters concerning a ,defense ,agency1 when engaged in an authorized activity that may or will result in the discharge of pollutants1 may make payments to a pollutant banking program or water quality trading program approved in accordance with the ,water ,quality ,trading ,policy dated ,january #ac1 #bjjc1 set forth by the ,office of ,water of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 or any successor administrative guidance or regulation4 7b7 ,treatment of ,payments ,payments made under subsection 7a7 to a pollutant banking program or water quality trading program may be treated as eligible project costs for military construction4 7c7 ,discharge of pollutants defined ,in this section1 the term discharge of pollutants has the meaning given that term in section #ejb7ab7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb7ab77 7commonly referred to as the ,clean ,water ,act74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bfid;c following new item3 #bfid;d4 ,participation in pollutant banks and water quality trading4 4 #cac4 ,consideration under ,defense ,environmental ,restoration ,program for ,state-owned facilities of the ,national ,guard with proven exposure of hazardous substances and waste 7a7 ,definition of ,state-owned ,national ,guard facility ,section #bgjj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,the term ,state-owned ,national ,guard facility includes land owned and operated by a ,state when such land is used for training the ,national ,guard pursuant to chapter #e of title #cb with funds provided by the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of a military department1 even though such land is not under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense4 4 7b7 ,authority for ,defense ,environmental ,restoration ,program ,section #bgja7;a77#a7 of such title is amended1 in the first sentence1 by inserting and at ,state-owned ,national ,guard facilities before the period4 7c7 ,responsibility for response actions ,section #bgja7;c77#a7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,each ,state-owned ,national ,guard facility being used for training the ,national ,guard pursuant to chapter #e of title #cb with funds provided by the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of a military department at the time of actions leading to contamination by hazardous substances or pollutants or contaminants4 4 #cad4 ,renewal of annual environmental and energy reports of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,environmental report ,section #bgaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,march #ca of each year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report on progress made by environmental programs of the ,department of ,defense during the preceding fiscal year4 7b7 ,elements ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the year covered by the report1 the following3 7#a7 ,with respect to environmental restoration activities of the ,department of ,defense1 and for each of the military departments1 information on the ,defense ,environmental ,restoration ,program under section #bgja of this title1 including-- 7,a7 the total number of sites at which such program was carried out2 7,b7 the progress of remediation for sites that have not yet completed cleanup2 7,c7 the remaining cost to complete cleanup of known sites2 and 7,d7 an assessment by the ,secretary of ,defense of the overall progress of such program4 7#b7 ,an assessment by the ,secretary of achievements for environmental conservation and planning by the ,department4 7#c7 ,an assessment by the ,secretary of achievements for environmental compliance by the ,department4 7#d7 ,an assessment by the ,secretary of achievements for climate resiliency by the ,department4 7#e7 ,an assessment by the ,secretary of the progress made by the ,department in achieving the objectives and goals of the ,environmental ,technology ,program of the ,department4 7c7 ,consolidation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may consolidate1 attach with1 or otherwise include in any report required under subsection 7a7 any annual report or other requirement that is aligned or associated with1 or would be better understood if presented as part of a consolidated report addressing environmental restoration1 compliance1 and resilience4 4 7b7 ,energy report 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bibe of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by amending the section heading to read as follows3 ,annual report on energy performance1 resilience1 and readiness of ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #bdj days after the end of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the fulfillment during that fiscal year of the authorities and requirements under sections #bfhh1 #biaa1 #biab1 #bibj1 and #bibf of this title1 including progress on energy resilience at military installations and the use of operational energy in combat platforms and at contingency locations4 7b7 ,elements ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,for the year covered by the report1 the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the progress made to achieve the goals of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh71 section #biaa7;g7 of this title1 and the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-adj74 7,b7 ,a description of the energy savings1 return on investment1 and enhancements to installation mission assurance realized by the fulfillment of the goals described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,a description of and progress toward the energy security1 resilience1 and performance goals and master planning for the ,department of ,defense1 including associated metrics pursuant to subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #biaa of this title and requirements under section #bfhh7;g7 of this title4 7,d7 ,an evaluation of progress made by the ,department in implementing the operational energy strategy of the ,department1 including the progress of key initiatives and technology investments related to operational energy demand and management4 7,e7 ,details of the amounts of any funds transferred by the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to section #biab of this title1 including a detailed description of the purpose for which such amounts have been used4 7#b7 ,statistical information on operational energy demands of the ,department1 in terms of expenditures and consumption1 for the preceding five fiscal years1 including information on funding made available in regular defense appropriations ,acts and any supplemental appropriations ,acts4 7#c7 ,a description of each initiative related to the operational energy strategy of the ,department and a summary of funds appropriated for each initiative in the previous fiscal year and current fiscal year and requested for each initiative for the next five fiscal years4 7#d7 ,such recommendations as the ,secretary considers appropriate for additional changes in organization or authority within the ,department to enable further implementation of the energy strategy and such other comments and recommendations as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,classified form ,if a report under subsection 7a7 is submitted in classified form1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 concurrently with such report1 submit to the congressional defense committees an unclassified version of the report4 7d7 ,consolidation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may consolidate1 attach with1 or otherwise include in any report required under subsection 7a7 any annual report or other requirement that is aligned or associated with1 or would be better understood if presented as part of a consolidated report addressing energy performance1 resilience1 and readiness4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,,iii of chapter #agc of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #bibe and inserting the following new item3 #bibe4 ,annual report on energy performance1 resilience1 and readiness of ,department of ,defense4 4 7c7 ,continuation of reporting requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ajhj7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ajjj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note7 does not apply to the following reports3 7,a7 ,the report required to be submitted to ,congress under section #bgaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,the report required to be submitted to ,congress under section #bibe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,conforming repeal ,section #ajfa7;c7 of ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note7 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#ea7 and 7#ed74 #cae4 ,aggregation of energy conservation measures and funding ,section #biaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7j7 ,aggregate energy conservation measures and funding 7#a7 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary concerned shall take a holistic view of the energy project opportunities on installations under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary and shall consider aggregate energy conservation measures1 including energy conservation measures with quick payback1 with energy resilience enhancement projects and other projects that may have a longer payback period4 7#b7 ,in considering aggregate energy conservation measures under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary concerned shall incorporate all funding available to such ,secretary for such measures1 including-- 7,a7 appropriated funds1 such as-- 7i7 funds appropriated for the ,energy ,resilience and ,conservation ,investment ,program of the ,department2 and 7ii7 funds appropriated for the ,facilities ,sustainment1 ,restoration1 and ,modernization program of the ,department2 and 7,b7 funding available under performance contracts1 such as energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts4 4 #caf4 ,additional special considerations for energy performance goals and energy performance master plan ,section #biaa7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#ad7 ,the reliability and security of energy resources in the event of a military conflict4 7#ae7 ,the value of resourcing energy from partners and allies of the ,united ,states4 4 #cag4 ,purchase or lease of electric1 zero emission1 advanced-biofuel-powered1 or hydrogen-powered vehicles for the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,requirement ,section #bibb;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking systems and inserting systems2 purchase or lease of certain electric and other vehicles2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,in leasing and inserting ,during the period preceding ,october #a1 #bjce1 in leasing2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting 1 during the period specified in subsection 7a71 after from authorizing2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7d7 ,requirement ,except as provided in subsection 7e71 beginning on ,october #a1 #bjce1 each covered nontactical vehicle purchased or leased by or for the use of the ,department of ,defense shall be-- 7#a7 an electric or zero emission vehicle that uses a charging connector type 7or other means to transmit electricity to the vehicle7 that meets applicable industry accepted standards for interoperability and safety2 7#b7 an advanced-biofuel-powered vehicle2 or 7#c7 a hydrogen-powered vehicle4 7e7 ,relation to other vehicle technologies that reduce consumption of fossil fuels ,notwithstanding the requirement under subsection 7d71 beginning on ,october #a1 #bjce1 the ,secretary of ,defense may authorize the purchase or lease of a covered nontactical vehicle that is not described in such subsection if the ,secretary determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 that-- 7#a7 the technology used in the vehicle to be purchased or leased reduces the consumption of fossil fuels compared to vehicles that use conventional internal combustion technology2 7#b7 the purchase or lease of such vehicle is consistent with the energy performance goals and plan of the ,department of ,defense required by section #biaa of this title2 and 7#c7 the purchase or lease of a vehicle described in subsection 7d7 is impracticable under the circumstances4 7f7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the requirement under subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not delegate the waiver authority under paragraph 7#a74 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term advanced-biofuel-powered vehicle includes a vehicle that uses a fuel described in section #ijja7c77;,a7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bbjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja7c77;,a774 7#b7 ,the term covered nontactical vehicle means any vehicle-- 7,a7 that is not a tactical vehicle designed for use in combat2 and 7,b7 that is purchased or leased by the ,department of ,defense pursuant to a contract entered into1 renewed1 modified1 or amended on or after ,october #a1 #bjce4 7#c7 ,the term hydrogen-powered vehicle means a vehicle that uses hydrogen as the main source of motive power1 either through a fuel cell or internal combustion4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #agc of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #bibb;g and inserting the following new item3 #bibb;g4 ,preference for motor vehicles using electric or hybrid propulsion systems2 purchase or lease of certain electric and other vehicles4 4 #cah4 ,clarification and requirement for ,department of ,defense relating to renewable biomass and biogas ,section #bibd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,i7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,j71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following new subparagraph 7,d73 7,d7 ,biogas4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#g7 ,the term biomass has the meaning given the term renewable biomass in section #baa7o77#a7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77#a774 7#h7 ,the term biogas means biogas as such term is used in section #baa7o77#a77;,b77ii77,v7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77#a77;,b77ii77,v774 4 #cai4 ,programs of military departments on reduction of fuel reliance and promotion of energy-aware behaviors 7a7 ,establishment ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #agc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section 7and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter accordingly73 #bibh4 ,programs on reduction of fuel reliance and promotion of energy-aware behaviors 7a7 ,establishment ,each ,secretary of a military department shall establish a program for the promotion of energy-aware behaviors and the reduction of unnecessary fuel consumption within that military department4 7b7 ,goals ,the goals of the programs established under subsection 7a7 shall be as follows3 7#a7 ,to increase operational energy resiliency4 7#b7 ,to decrease energy-related strategic vulnerabilities and enhance military readiness4 7#c7 ,to integrate sustainability features for new and existing military installations and other facilities of the ,department4 7c7 ,minimum required elements ,under the program of a military department under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the military department shall carry out1 with respect to the military department1 and at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,the development and implementation of a strategy for the collection and analysis of data on fuel consumption1 to identify operational inefficiencies and enable data-driven decision making with respect to fuel logistics and the reduction of fuel consumption4 7#b7 ,the fostering of an energy-aware culture across the military department to reduce fuel consumption1 including through-- 7,a7 the incorporation of energy conservation and resiliency principles into training curricula and other training materials of the military department1 including by updating such materials to include information on the effect of energy-aware behaviors on improving readiness and combat capability2 and 7,b7 the review of standard operating procedures1 and other operational manuals and procedures1 of the military department1 to identify procedures that increase fuel consumption with no operational benefit4 7#c7 ,the integration of operational energy factors into the wargaming of the military department and related training activities that involve the modeling of scenarios1 in accordance with subsection 7d71 to provide to participants in such activities realistic data on the risks and challenges relating to operational energy and fuel logistics4 7#d7 ,the implementation of data-driven procedures1 operations planning1 and logistics1 to optimize cargo transport and refueling operations within the military department4 7d7 ,wargaming elements ,in integrating operational energy factors into the wargaming and related training activities of a military department under subsection 7c77#c71 the ,secretary of the military department shall seek to ensure that the planning1 design1 and execution of such activities include-- 7#a7 coordination with the elements of the military department responsible for fuel and logistics matters1 to ensure the modeling of energy demand and network risk during such activities are accurate1 taking into account potential shortfalls and the direct and indirect effects of the efforts of foreign adversaries to target fuel supply chains2 and 7#b7 a focus on improving integrated life-cycle management processes and fuel supply logistics4 4 7b7 ,deadline for establishment ,the programs required under section #bibh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall be established by not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary of a military department shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the establishment of the program of the military department required under such section #bibh4 #cbj4 ,establishment of joint working group to determine joint requirements for future operational energy needs of ,department of ,defense ,section #ceb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #afec7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,establishment of joint working group to determine joint requirements for future operational energy needs of ,department of ,defense 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a joint working group 7in this subsection referred to as the working group7 to determine joint requirements for future operational energy needs of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,executive agent ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall serve as the executive agent of the working group4 7#c7 ,requirements specified 7,a7 ,in general ,in determining joint requirements under paragraph 7#a71 the working group shall address the operational energy needs of each military department and combatant command to meet energy needs in all domains of warfare1 including land1 air1 sea1 space1 cyberspace1 subsea1 and subterranean environments4 7,b7 ,priority for certain systems ,priority for joint requirements under paragraph 7#a7 shall be given to independent operational energy systems that-- 7i7 are capable of operating in austere and isolated environments with quick deployment capabilities2 and 7ii7 may reduce conventional air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions comparable to systems already in use4 7#d7 ,existing or new programs ,the working group shall address the feasibility of meeting joint requirements determined under paragraph 7#a7 through the existing energy programs of the ,department and make recommendations for new programs to meet such requirements4 7#e7 ,focus areas ,in carrying out the requirements under this subsection1 the working group shall focus the efforts of the working group on operational energy1 including-- 7,a7 micro-reactors and small modular reactors2 7,b7 hydrogen-based fuel systems1 including hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen-based combustion engines2 7,c7 battery storage2 7,d7 renewable energy sources2 7,e7 retrofits to existing platforms that shall increase efficiencies2 and 7,f7 other technologies and resources that meet joint requirements determined under paragraph 7#a74 7#f7 ,recommended plan of action 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report1 and provide to the congressional defense committees a classified briefing1 outlining recommendations for programs to meet joint requirements for future operational energy needs of the ,department of ,defense by #bjbe1 #bjcj1 and #bjdj4 7,b7 ,focus on readiness and flexibility ,in submitting the report and providing the briefing under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 address each element of the report or briefing1 as the case may be1 in the context of maintaining or increasing the readiness levels of the ,armed ,forces and the flexibility of operational elements within the ,department2 and 7ii7 disregard energy sources that do not increase such readiness and flexibility1 with an explanation for the reason such sources were disregarded4 7,c7 ,form ,the report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#g7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term advanced nuclear reactor has the meaning given that term in section #iea7;b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga7;b774 7,b7 ,the term micro-reactor means an advanced nuclear reactor that has an electric power production capacity that is not greater than #ej megawatts that can be transported via land1 air1 or sea transport and can be redeployed4 7,c7 ,the term small modular reactor means an advanced nuclear reactor-- 7i7 with a rated capacity of less than #cjj electrical megawatts2 or 7ii7 that can be constructed and operated in combination with similar reactors at a single site4 4 #cba4 ,amendment to budgeting of ,department of ,defense relating to extreme weather ,section #cbh7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bba note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 a calculation of the annual costs to the ,department for-- 7,a7 assistance that is-- 7i7 provided to the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency or any ,federal land management agency 7as such term is defined in section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja77 pursuant to a request for such assistance and in consultation with the ,national ,interagency ,fire ,center2 or 7ii7 provided under title #aj or title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 to any ,state1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states1 regarding extreme weather2 and 7,b7 resourcing required to support-- 7i7 wildfire response1 recovery1 or restoration efforts occurring within military installations or other facilities of the ,department2 or 7ii7 any ,federal agency other than the ,department 7including the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency and the ,national ,interagency ,fire ,center7 with respect to wildfire response1 recovery1 or restoration efforts1 where such resourcing is not reimbursed4 4 #cbb4 ,prototype and demonstration projects for energy resilience at certain military installations 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 each ,secretary of a military department shall ensure that covered prototype and demonstration projects are conducted at each military installation under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary that is designated by the ,secretary of ,defense as an ,energy ,resilience ,testbed pursuant to subsection 7b74 7b7 ,selection of military installations 7#a7 ,nomination ,each ,secretary of a military department shall nominate military installations under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary for selection under paragraph 7#b71 and submit to the ,secretary of ,defense a list of such nominations4 7#b7 ,selection ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall select1 from among the lists of nominated military installations provided by the ,secretaries of the military departments under paragraph 7#a71 at least one such nominated military installation per military department for designation pursuant to paragraph 7#d74 7#c7 ,considerations ,in selecting military installations under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 to the extent practicable1 take into consideration the following3 7,a7 ,the mission of the installation4 7,b7 ,the geographic terrain of the installation and of the community surrounding the installation4 7,c7 ,the energy resources available to support the installation4 7,d7 ,an assessment of any extreme weather risks or vulnerabilities at the installation and the community surrounding the installation4 7#d7 ,designation as ,energy ,resilience ,testbed ,each military installation selected under paragraph 7#b7 shall be known as an ,energy ,resilience ,testbed4 7c7 ,covered technologies ,covered prototype and demonstration projects conducted at military installations designated pursuant to subsection 7b7 shall include the prototype and demonstration of technologies in the following areas3 7#a7 ,energy storage technologies1 including long-duration energy storage systems4 7#b7 ,technologies to improve building energy efficiency in a cyber-secure manner1 such as advanced lighting controls1 high-performance cooling systems1 and technologies for waste heat recovery4 7#c7 ,technologies to improve building energy management and control in a cyber-secure manner4 7#d7 ,tools and processes for design1 assessment1 and decision making on the installation with respect to all hazards resilience and hazard analysis1 energy use1 management1 and the construction of resilient buildings and infrastructure4 7#e7 ,carbon sequestration technologies4 7#f7 ,technologies relating to on-site resilient energy generation1 including the following3 7,a7 ,advanced geothermal technologies4 7,b7 ,advanced nuclear technologies1 including small modular reactors4 7#g7 ,port electrification and surrounding defense community infrastructure4 7#h7 ,tidal and wave power technologies4 7#i7 ,distributed ledger technologies4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the conduct of covered prototype and demonstration projects at each military installation designated pursuant to subsection 7b74 ,such briefing shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of each military installation so designated4 7#b7 ,a justification as to why each military installation so designated was selected for such designation4 7#c7 ,a strategy for commencing the conduct of such projects at each military installation so designated by not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,deadline for commencement of projects ,beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 covered prototype and demonstration projects shall be conducted at1 and such conduct shall be incorporated into the mission of1 each military installation designated pursuant to subsection 7b74 7f7 ,responsibility for administration and oversight ,notwithstanding the responsibility of the ,secretary of ,defense to select each military installation for designation pursuant to subsection 7b77#b71 the administration and oversight of the conduct of covered prototype and demonstration projects at a military installation so designated1 as required under subsection 7a71 shall be the responsibility of the ,secretary of the military department with jurisdiction over that military installation4 7g7 ,consortiums 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,secretary of a military department may enter into a partnership with1 or seek to establish1 a consortium of industry1 academia1 and other entities described in paragraph 7#b7 to conduct covered prototype and demonstration projects at a military installation that is under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary and designated by the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,consortium entities ,the entities described in this paragraph are as follows3 7,a7 ,national laboratories4 7,b7 ,industry entities the primary work of which relates to technologies and business models relating to energy resilience and all hazards resilience4 7h7 ,authorities 7#a7 ,in general ,covered prototype and demonstration projects required under this section may be conducted as part of the program for operational energy prototyping established under section #cbd7;c7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cebc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #biaa note7 7including by using funds available under the ,operational ,energy ,prototyping ,fund established pursuant to such section71 using the other transactions authority under section #djba or #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or using any other available authority or funding source the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,follow-on production contracts or transactions ,each ,secretary of a military department shall ensure that1 to the extent practicable1 any transaction entered into under the other transactions authority under section #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the conduct of a covered prototype and demonstration project under this section shall provide for the award of a follow-on production contract or transaction pursuant to subsection 7f7 of such section #djbb4 7i7 ,interagency collaboration ,in carrying out this section1 to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall collaborate with the ,secretary of ,energy and the heads of such other ,federal departments and agencies as the ,secretary of ,defense may determine appropriate1 including by entering into relevant memoranda of understanding4 7j7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed as precluding any ,secretary of a military department from carrying out any activity1 including conducting a project or making an investment1 relating to the improvement of energy resilience or all hazards resilience under an authority other than this section4 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term community infrastructure has the meaning given that term in section #bcia7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term covered prototype and demonstration project means a project to prototype and demonstrate advanced technologies to enhance energy resilience1 including with respect to energy supply disruptions1 and all hazards resilience at a military installation4 7#d7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given that term in section #bhfg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cbc4 ,pilot program for development of electric vehicle charging solutions to mitigate grid stress 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall carry out a pilot program to develop and test covered infrastructure to mitigate grid stress caused by electric vehicles through the implementation and maintenance on certain military installations of charging stations1 microgrids1 and other covered infrastructure sufficient to cover the energy demand at such installations4 7b7 ,selection of military installations 7#a7 ,selection ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary of a military department shall-- 7,a7 select at least one military installation of each ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary at which to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a notification containing an identification of each such selected installation4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in choosing a military installation for selection pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 each ,secretary of a military department shall take into account the following3 7,a7 ,a calculation of existing loads at the installation and the existing capacity of the installation for the charging of electric vehicles1 including 7as applicable7 light duty trucks4 7,b7 ,any required upgrades to covered infrastructure on the installation1 including electrical wiring1 anticipated by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,the ownership1 financing1 operation1 and maintenance models of existing and planned covered infrastructure on the installation4 7,d7 ,an assessment of local grid needs1 and any required updates relating to such needs anticipated by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date on which a ,secretary of a military department submits a notification identifying a selected military installation under subsection 7b71 that ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate a report on-- 7,a7 the covered infrastructure to be implemented under the pilot program at the installation2 7,b7 the methodology by which each type of covered infrastructure so implemented shall be assessed for efficacy and efficiency at providing sufficient energy to cover the anticipated energy demand of the electric vehicle fleet at the installation and mitigating grid stress2 and 7,c7 the maintenance on the military installation of charging stations and other covered infrastructure1 including a microgrid1 that will be sufficient to-- 7i7 cover the anticipated electricity demand of such fleet2 and 7ii7 improve installation energy resilience4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to the selected military installation for which the report is submitted1 the following3 7,a7 ,a determination of the type and number of charging stations to implement on the installation1 taking into account the interoperability of chargers and the potential future needs or applications for chargers1 such as vehicle-to-grid or vehicle-to-building applications4 7,b7 ,a determination of the optimal ownership model to provide charging stations on the installation1 taking into account the following3 7i7 ,use of ,government-owned 7purchased1 installed1 and maintained7 charging stations4 7ii7 ,use of third-party financed1 installed1 operated1 and maintained charging stations4 7iii7 ,use of financing models in which energy and charging infrastructure operations and maintenance are treated as a service4 7iv7 ,cyber and physical security considerations and best practices associated with different ownership1 network1 and control models4 7,c7 ,a determination of the optimal power source to provide charging stations at the installation1 taking into account the following3 7i7 ,transformer and substation requirements4 7ii7 ,microgrids and distributed energy to support both charging requirements and energy storage4 7#c7 ,source of services ,each ,secretary of a military department may use expertise within the military department or enter into a contract with a non-,department of ,defense entity to make the determinations specified in paragraph 7#b74 7d7 ,final report ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional committees specified in subsection 7c77#a7 a final report on the pilot program under subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include the observations and findings of the ,department relating to the charging stations and other covered infrastructure implemented and maintained under such pilot program1 including with respect to the elements specified in subsection 7c77#b74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms ,armed ,forces and military departments have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term charging station means a collection of one or more electric vehicle supply equipment units serving the purpose of charging an electric vehicle battery4 7#c7 ,the term covered infrastructure-- 7,a7 means infrastructure that the ,secretary of ,defense determines may be used to-- 7i7 charge electric vehicles1 including by transmitting electricity to such vehicles directly2 or 7ii7 support the charging of electric vehicles1 including by supporting the resilience of grids or other systems for delivering energy to such vehicles 7such as through the mitigation of grid stress72 and 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 charging stations2 7ii7 batteries2 7iii7 battery-swapping systems2 7iv7 microgrids2 7v7 off-grid charging systems2 and 7vi7 other apparatuses installed for the specific purpose of delivering energy to an electric vehicle or to a battery intended to be used in an electric vehicle1 including wireless charging technologies4 7#d7 ,the term electric vehicle includes-- 7,a7 a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that uses a combination of electric and gas powered engine that can use either gasoline or electricity as a fuel source2 and 7,b7 a plug-in electric vehicle that runs solely on electricity and does not contain an internal combustion engine or gas tank4 7#e7 ,the term electric vehicle supply equipment unit means the port that supplies electricity to one vehicle at a time4 7#f7 ,the term microgrid means a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources within clearly defined electrical boundaries that acts as a single controllable entity with respect to the grid4 7#g7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given that term in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#h7 ,the term wireless charging means the charging of a battery by inductive charging or by any means in which a battery is charged without a wire1 or plug-in wire1 connecting the power source and battery4 #cbd4 ,pilot program on use of sustainable aviation fuel 7a7 ,pilot program required 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a pilot program on the use of sustainable aviation fuel by the ,department of ,defense 7in this section referred to as the pilot program74 7#b7 ,design of program ,the pilot program shall be designed to-- 7,a7 identify any logistical challenges with respect to the use of sustainable aviation fuel by the ,department2 7,b7 promote understanding of the technical and performance characteristics of sustainable aviation fuel when used in a military setting2 and 7,c7 engage nearby commercial airports to explore opportunities and challenges to partner on the increased use of sustainable aviation fuel4 7b7 ,selection of facilities 7#a7 ,selection 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall select not fewer than two geographically diverse facilities of the ,department at which to carry out the pilot program4 7,b7 ,onsite refinery ,not fewer than one facility selected under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be a facility with an onsite refinery that is located in proximity to not fewer than one major commercial airport that is also actively seeking to increase the use of sustainable aviation fuel4 7#b7 ,notice to ,congress ,upon the selection of each facility under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees notice of the selection1 including an identification of the facility selected4 7c7 ,use of sustainable aviation fuel 7#a7 ,plans ,for each facility selected under subsection 7b71 not later than one year after the selection of the facility1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 develop a plan on how to implement1 by ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 a target of exclusively using at the facility aviation fuel that is blended to contain not less than #aj percent sustainable aviation fuel2 7,b7 submit the plan developed under subparagraph 7,a7 to the appropriate congressional committees2 and 7,c7 provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on such plan that includes1 at a minimum-- 7i7 a description of any operational1 infrastructure1 or logistical requirements1 and recommendations1 for the blending and use of sustainable aviation fuel2 and 7ii7 a description of any stakeholder engagement in the development of the plan1 including any consultations with nearby commercial airport owners or operators4 7#b7 ,implementation of plans ,for each facility selected under subsection 7b71 during the period beginning on a date that is not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 and for five years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall require1 in accordance with the respective plan developed under paragraph 7#a71 the exclusive use at the facility of aviation fuel that is blended to contain not less than #aj percent sustainable aviation fuel4 7d7 ,criteria for sustainable aviation fuel ,sustainable aviation fuel used under the pilot program shall meet the following criteria3 7#a7 ,such fuel shall be produced in the ,united ,states from domestic feedstock sources4 7#b7 ,such fuel shall constitute drop-in fuel that meets all specifications and performance requirements of the ,department of ,defense and the ,armed ,forces4 7e7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the use of sustainable aviation fuel at a facility under the pilot program if the ,secretary-- 7#a7 determines such use is not feasible due to a lack of domestic availability of sustainable aviation fuel or a national security contingency2 and 7#b7 submits to the congressional defense committees notice of such waiver and the reasons for such waiver4 7f7 ,final report 7#a7 ,in general ,at the conclusion of the pilot program1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a final report on the pilot program4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the effect of using sustainable aviation fuel on the overall fuel costs of blended fuel4 7,b7 ,a description of any operational1 infrastructure1 or logistical requirements1 and recommendations1 for the blending and use of sustainable aviation fuel1 with a focus on scaling up adoption of such fuel throughout the ,armed ,forces4 7,c7 ,recommendations with respect to how military installations can leverage proximity to commercial airports and other jet fuel consumers to increase the rate of use of sustainable aviation fuel1 for both military and non-military use1 including potential collaboration on innovative financing or purchasing and shared supply chain infrastructure4 7,d7 ,a description of the effects on performance and operation of aircraft using sustainable aviation fuel1 including-- 7i7 if used1 considerations of various blending ratios and the associated benefits thereof2 7ii7 efficiency and distance improvements of flights using sustainable aviation fuel2 7iii7 weight savings on large transportation aircraft and other types of aircraft by using blended fuel with higher concentrations of sustainable aviation fuel2 7iv7 maintenance benefits of using sustainable aviation fuel1 including with respect to engine longevity2 7v7 the effect of the use of sustainable aviation fuel on emissions and air quality2 7vi7 the effect of the use of sustainable aviation fuel on the environment and on surrounding communities1 including environmental justice factors that are created by the demand for and use of sustainable aviation fuel by the ,department of ,defense2 and 7vii7 benefits with respect to job creation in the sustainable aviation fuel production and supply chain4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7,a7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term sustainable aviation fuel has the meaning given such term in section #djjjg7;e7 of the ,act titled #8,an ,act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title ,,ii of ,s4 ,con4 ,res4 #ad' 7,public ,law #aag-afi74 #cbe4 ,policy to increase disposition of spent advanced batteries through recycling 7a7 ,policy required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 shall establish a policy to increase the disposition of spent advanced batteries of the ,department of ,defense through recycling 7including by updating the ,department of ,defense ,manual #dafj4ba1 titled ,defense ,material ,disposition3 ,disposal ,guidance and ,procedures1 or such successor document1 accordingly71 for the purpose of supporting the reclamation and return of precious metals1 rare earth metals1 and elements of strategic importance 7such as cobalt and lithium7 into the supply chain or strategic reserves of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,considerations ,in developing the policy under subsection 7a71 the ,assistant ,secretary shall consider1 at a minimum1 the following recycling methods3 7#a7 ,pyroprocessing4 7#b7 ,hydroprocessing4 7#c7 ,direct cathode recycling1 relithiation1 and upcycling4 #cbf4 ,guidance and target goal relating to formerly used defense sites programs 7a7 ,guidance relating to site prioritization ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall issue guidance setting forth how1 in prioritizing sites for activities funded under the ,environmental ,restoration ,account1 ,formerly ,used ,defense ,sites account established under section #bgjc7;a77#e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall weigh the relative risk or other factors between ,installation ,restoration ,program sites and ,military ,munitions ,response ,program sites4 7b7 ,target goal for ,military ,munitions ,response ,program ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall establish a target goal for the completion of the cleanup of all ,military ,munitions ,response ,program sites4 #cbg4 ,analysis and plan for addressing heat island effect on military installations 7a7 ,installation analysis ,each ,secretary of a military department shall conduct an analysis of the military installations under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary to assess the extent to which heat islands affect readiness1 infrastructure service life1 and utilities costs4 ,each such analysis shall contain each of the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of how heat islands exacerbate summer heat conditions and necessitate the increased use of air conditioning on the installations1 including an estimate of the cost of such increased usage with respect to both utilities costs and shortened service life of air conditioning units4 7#b7 ,an assessment of any readiness effects related to heat islands1 including the loss of training hours due to black flag conditions1 and the corresponding cost of such effects4 7b7 ,plan ,based on the results of the analyses conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretaries of the military departments shall jointly-- 7#a7 develop a plan for mitigating the effects of heat islands at the most severely affected installations1 including by increasing tree coverage1 installing cool roofs or green roofs1 and painting asphalt2 and 7#b7 promulgate best practices enterprise-wide for cost avoidance and reduction of the effects of heat islands4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 the ,secretaries of the military departments shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 the findings of each analysis conducted under subsection 7a72 7#b7 the plan developed under subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 such other matters as the ,secretaries determine appropriate4 7d7 ,heat island defined ,the term heat island means an area with a high concentration of structures 7such as building1 roads1 and other infrastructure7 that absorb and re-emit the sun's heat more than natural landscapes such as forests or bodies of water4 #cbh4 ,limitation on replacement of non-tactical vehicle fleet of ,department of ,defense with electric vehicles1 advanced-biofuel-powered vehicles1 or hydrogen-powered vehicles 7a7 ,in general ,until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate the report described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary may not enter into an indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity delivery order contract to procure and replace the existing non-tactical vehicle fleet of the ,department of ,defense with electric vehicles1 advanced-biofuel-powered vehicles1 or hydrogen-powered vehicles4 7b7 ,elements ,the report described in this subsection shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a cost estimate for the procurement by the ,secretary of ,defense1 or through contract mechanisms used by the ,department 7such as energy savings performance contracts71 of electric non-tactical vehicles to replace the existing non-tactical vehicle fleet of the ,department1 which shall include-- 7,a7 an estimated cost per unit and number of units to be procured of each type of electric non-tactical vehicle 7such as trucks1 buses1 and vans72 7,b7 the cost associated with building the required infrastructure to support electric non-tactical vehicles1 including charging stations and electric grid requirements2 7,c7 a lifecycle cost comparison between electric vehicles and combustion engine vehicles of each type 7such as an electric truck versus a conventional truck72 7,d7 maintenance requirements of electric vehicles compared to combustion engine vehicles2 and 7,e7 for each military department1 a cost comparison over periods of three1 five1 and #aj years of pursuing an electric non-tactical vehicle fleet versus continuing with combustion engine non-tactical vehicles4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the current and projected supply chain shortfalls1 including critical minerals1 for electric vehicles and combustion engine vehicles4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the security risks associated with data collection conducted with respect to electric vehicles1 combustion engine vehicles1 and the related computer systems for each4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the current range requirements for electric vehicles compared to combustion engine vehicles and the average life of vehicles of the ,department necessary to maintain current readiness requirements of the ,department4 7#e7 ,an identification of components for electric non-tactical vehicles1 advanced-biofuel-powered vehicles1 hydrogen-powered vehicles1 and combustion engine vehicles that are currently being sourced from the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#f7 ,an assessment of the mid- and long-term costs and benefits to the ,department of falling behind industry trends related to the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles including electric vehicles1 hydrogen-powered vehicles1 and advanced-biofuel-powered vehicles4 7#g7 ,an assessment of the long-term availability to the ,department of internal combustion engines and spare parts for such engines1 including whether or not such engines and spare parts will be manufactured in the ,united ,states or repairable with parts made in the ,united ,states and labor in the ,united ,states4 7#h7 ,an assessment of the relative risks associated with parking and storing electric vehicles1 hydrogen-powered vehicles1 advanced-biofuel-powered vehicles1 and combustion engine vehicles inside parking structures1 including fire risk and water damage4 7c7 ,additional prohibition ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended to procure non-tactical vehicles that are electric vehicles1 advanced-biofuel-powered vehicles1 or hydrogen-powered vehicles1 or any components or spare parts associated with such vehicles1 that are not in compliance with subpart #bb4ae of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation 7or any successor regulations74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term advanced-biofuel-powered vehicle includes a vehicle that uses a fuel described in section #ijja7c77;,a7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bbjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja7c77;,a774 7#b7 ,the term charging station means a parking space with electric vehicle supply equipment that supplies electric energy for the recharging of electric vehicles with at least a level two charger4 7#c7 ,the term electric grid requirements means the power grid and infrastructure requirements needed to support plug-in electric vehicles and vehicle-to-grid requirements4 7#d7 ,the term electric non-tactical vehicle means a non-tactical vehicle that is an electric vehicle4 7#e7 ,the terms electric vehicle includes-- 7,a7 a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that uses a combination of electric and gas powered engine that can use either gasoline or electricity as a fuel source2 and 7,b7 a plug-in electric vehicle that runs solely on electricity and does not contain an internal combustion engine or gas tank4 7#f7 ,the term hydrogen-powered vehicle means a vehicle that uses hydrogen as the main source of motive power1 either through a fuel cell or internal combustion4 7#g7 ,the term non-tactical vehicle means a vehicle other than a tactical vehicle4 7#h7 ,the term tactical vehicle means a motor vehicle designed to military specification1 or a commercial design motor vehicle modified to military specification1 to provide direct transportation support of combat or tactical operations1 or for the training of personnel for such operations4 ,c ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility #cca4 ,defueling of ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility 7a7 ,deadline for completion of defueling 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall complete the defueling of the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility in a safe and expeditious manner by a deadline that is approved by the ,state of ,hawaii ,department of ,health4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and quarterly thereafter until the completion of the defueling of the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 and make publicly available on an appropriate website of the ,department of ,defense1 a report on the status of such defueling4 7b7 ,planning and implementation of defueling ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall plan for and implement the defueling of the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and the ,state of ,hawaii ,department of ,health4 7c7 ,notification requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not begin the process of defueling the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,storage ,facility until the date on which the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a notification that such defueling would not adversely affect the ability of the ,department of ,defense to provide fuel to support military operations in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 #ccb4 ,authorization of closure of underground storage tank system at ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary of ,defense may close the underground storage tank system at the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility of the ,department of ,defense located in ,hawaii 7in this section referred to as the ,facility74 7b7 ,plan for facility closure and post-closure care 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a plan for-- 7,a7 the closure of the ,facility1 along with a report on the cost projections for such closure2 7,b7 monitoring of the ,facility following closure2 7,c7 corrective actions to mitigate fuel releases of groundwater at the ,facility1 including resources necessary for the ,secretary of the ,navy to conduct such actions at the ,facility2 7,d7 coordination and communication with applicable ,federal and ,state regulatory authorities1 and surrounding communities1 on release response and remediation activities conducted by the ,secretary of the ,navy at the ,facility2 7,e7 improvements to processes1 procedures1 organization1 training1 leadership1 education1 facilities1 and policy of the ,department of ,defense related to best practices for the remediation and closure of the ,facility2 and 7,f7 measures to ensure that future strategic level assets of the ,department of ,defense are properly maintained and critical environmental assets are protected4 7#b7 ,preparation of plan ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall prepare the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 in consultation with the following3 7,a7 ,the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7,b7 ,the ,hawaii ,department of ,health4 7,c7 ,the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey4 7,d7 ,any other relevant ,federal or ,state agencies the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,identification of point of contact at department of defense ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 to ensure clear and consistent communication relating to defueling1 closure1 and release response1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall identify a single point of contact within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense to oversee and communicate with the public and ,members of ,congress regarding the status of the ,facility4 7d7 ,water monitoring briefing ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the status of the ground water monitoring program-- 7#a7 to monitor movement of the fuel plume in the aquifer surrounding the ,facility2 7#b7 to monitor long-term impacts to such aquifer and local water bodies resulting from fuel releases from the ,facility2 and 7#c7 to coordinate with the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services as the ,agency conducts a follow up to the previously conducted voluntary survey of individuals and entities potentially impacted by fuel releases from the ,facility4 #ccc4 ,report on bulk fuel requirements applicable to ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command 7a7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for administration and service-wide activities1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following elements3 7#a7 ,the bulk fuel requirements of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command associated with the operational plans of the command that involve the most stress on bulk fuel1 disaggregated by theater component commander1 as such term is defined in section #aeac of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 implementing the requirement4 7#b7 ,the hardening requirements of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command associated with the distribution of bulk fuel to support the proposed force laydown in the area of responsibility of such command4 7#c7 ,a bulk fuels connector strategy to reposition fuels within the area of responsibility of such command1 which shall include a specific assessment of the following3 7,a7 ,the overall bulk fuel requirements for the force structure of the surface fleet tankers of the ,navy and any specific requirements associated with the proposed force laydown specified in paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,the intra-theater connector strategy of the ,department of ,defense to logistically support theater-specific bulk fuel requirements4 7,c7 ,the bulk fuel requirements for light amphibious warfare ships4 7#d7 ,an identification of the funding mechanisms used1 or proposed to be used1 to meet each of the requirements specified in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c71 including programmed and unfunded requirements1 and a description of any additional staffing or resources necessary to meet such requirements4 7#e7 ,a risk assessment of the potential risk associated with the denial of access to bulk fuel storage facilities located in foreign countries1 including a specific assessment of clauses in contracts entered into by the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency that provide for surety of access to such storage facilities1 taking into account the insurance sought with respect to such surety and the anticipated penalties for failing to provide such surety4 7b7 ,inclusion in separate reports ,an element listed in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 shall be deemed to be included in the report under subsection 7a7 if included in a separate report submitted to the congressional defense committees on or before the date of the submission of the report under such subsection4 7c7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in an unclassified and publicly releasable form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #ccd4 ,placement of sentinel or monitoring wells in proximity to ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the placement of sentinel or monitoring wells in proximity to the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility for the purpose of monitoring and tracking the movement of fuel that has escaped the ,facility4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 the number and location of new wells that have been established during the #ab-month period preceding the date of the submission of the report2 7#b7 an identification of any new wells proposed to be established2 7#c7 an analysis of the need for any other wells2 7#d7 the proposed number and location of any such additional wells2 and 7#e7 the priority level of each proposed well based on-- 7,a7 the optimal locations for new wells2 and 7,b7 the capability of a proposed well to assist in monitoring and tracking the movement of fuel toward the ,halawa shaft1 the ,halawa ,well1 and the ,aiea ,well4 7b7 ,quarterly briefings ,not later than #cj days after the submission of the report under subsection 7a71 and every #ij days thereafter for #ab months1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the progress of the ,department of the ,navy toward installing the wells described in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7a74 #cce4 ,studies relating to water needs of the ,armed ,forces on ,oahu 7a7 ,study on future water needs of ,oahu 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,july #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on how the ,department of ,defense may best address the future water needs of the ,armed ,forces on the island of ,oahu4 ,such study shall include consideration of-- 7,a7 the construction of a new water treatment plant or plants2 7,b7 the construction of a new well for use by members of the ,armed ,forces and the civilian population2 7,c7 the construction of a new well for the exclusive use of members of the ,armed ,forces2 7,d7 transferring ownership and operation of existing ,department of ,defense utilities to a municipality or existing publicly owned utility2 7,e7 conveying certain ,navy utilities to the ,honolulu ,board of ,water ,supply2 and 7,f7 any other water solutions the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,state of ,hawaii1 the ,honolulu ,board of ,water ,supply1 and any other entity the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,report2 briefing ,upon completion of the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the findings of the study2 and 7,b7 provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on such findings4 7b7 ,hydrological studies 7#a7 ,groundwater flow model study ,not later than ,july #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey1 and the ,state of ,hawaii1 shall commence the conduct of a new study1 or continue an existing study1 to further refine the modeling of groundwater flow in the area surrounding the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 ,such study shall be designed to-- 7,a7 seek to improve the understanding of the direction and rate of groundwater flow and dissolved fuel migration within the aquifers in the area surrounding the facility2 7,b7 reflect site-specific data1 including available data of the heterogeneous subsurface geologic system of such area2 and 7,c7 address previously identified deficiencies in existing groundwater flow models4 7#b7 ,deadlines for completion 7,a7 ,groundwater flow model study ,the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall be completed by not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,subsequent study ,not later than one year after the date on which the study under paragraph 7#a7 is completed1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall complete a subsequent study to model contaminant fate and transport in the area surrounding the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 7#c7 ,reports2 briefings ,upon completion of a study under this subsection1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall-- 7,a7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the study2 and 7,b7 provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on such findings4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the congressional defense committees4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate4 #ccf4 ,study on alternative uses for ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility 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 seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center that meets the criteria specified in paragraph 7#b7 under which such center will conduct a study to determine the range of feasible alternative ,department of ,defense uses for the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility and provide to the ,secretary a report on the findings of the study4 ,the conduct of such study shall include-- 7,a7 engagement with stakeholders2 7,b7 a review of historical alternative uses of facilities with similar characteristics2 and 7,c7 such other modalities as determined necessary to appropriately identify alternative use options1 including data and information collected from various stakeholders and through site visits to physically inspect the facility4 7#b7 ,criteria for ,,ffrdc ,the federally funded research and development center with which the ,secretary seeks to enter into an agreement under paragraph 7#a7 shall meet the following criteria3 7,a7 ,a primary focus on studies and analysis4 7,b7 ,a record of conducting research and analysis using a multidisciplinary approach4 7,c7 ,demonstrated specific competencies in-- 7i7 life cycle cost-benefit analysis2 7ii7 military facilities and how such facilities support missions2 and 7iii7 the measurement of environmental impacts4 7,d7 ,a strong reputation for publishing publicly releasable analysis to inform public debate4 7b7 ,cost-benefit analysis ,an agreement entered into pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall specify that the study conducted under the agreement will include a cost-benefit analysis of the feasible ,department of ,defense alternative uses considered under the study4 ,such cost-benefit analysis shall cover each of the following for each such alternative use3 7#a7 ,the design and construction costs4 7#b7 ,life-cycle costs1 including the operation and maintenance costs of operating the facility1 such as annual operating costs1 predicted maintenance costs1 and any disposal costs at the end of the useful life of the facility4 7#c7 ,any potential military benefits4 7#d7 ,any potential benefits for the local economy1 including any potential employment opportunities for members of the community4 7#e7 ,a determination of environmental impact analysis requirements4 7#f7 ,the effects of the use on future mitigation efforts4 7#g7 ,any additional factors determined to be relevant by the federally funded research and development center in consultation with the ,secretary4 7c7 ,deadline for completion ,an agreement entered into pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall specify that the study conducted under the agreement shall be completed by not later than ,february #a1 #bjbd4 7d7 ,briefing ,upon completion of a study conducted under an agreement entered into pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the findings of the study4 7e7 ,public availability 7#a7 ,,ffrdc ,an agreement entered into pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall specify that the federally funded research and development center shall make an unclassified version of the report provided to the ,secretary publicly available on an appropriate website of the center4 7#b7 ,department of ,defense ,upon receipt of such report1 the ,secretary shall make an unclassified version of the report publicly available on an appropriate website of the ,department of ,defense4 #ccg4 ,briefing on ,department of ,defense efforts to track health implications of fuel leaks at ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility 7a7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the efforts of the ,secretary of ,defense to appropriately track the health implications of fuel leaks at the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility for members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents thereof1 including members of each ,armed ,force and dependents thereof4 ,the briefing shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a plan to coordinate with the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention to align such efforts with the public health assessment and monitoring efforts of the ,director4 7#b7 ,a description of any potential benefits of coordinating and sharing data with the ,state of ,hawaii ,department of ,health4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the extent to which data from the ,state of ,hawaii ,department of ,health and data from other non-,department of ,defense sources can and should be used in any long-term health study relating to fuel leaks at the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 7#d7 ,a description of the potential health implications of contaminants1 including fuel1 detected in the drinking water distribution system at the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility during testing after the fuel leaks at such facility that occurred in ,may and ,november #bjba1 respectively4 7#e7 ,a description of any contaminants1 including fuel1 detected in the water supply at the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility during the #ab-month period preceding the fuel leak at such facility that occurred in ,november #bjba4 7#f7 ,a description of any potential benefits of broadening the tracing window to include indications of contaminants1 including fuel1 in the drinking water supply at the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility prior to ,may #bjba4 7b7 ,armed ,forces defined ,in this section1 the term ,armed ,forces has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,d ,treatment of ,perfluoroalkyl ,substances and ,polyfluoroalkyl ,substances #cda4 ,department of ,defense research relating to perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,publication of information 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 ,secretary of ,defense shall publish on the publicly available website established under section #cca7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja note7 timely and regularly updated information on the research efforts of the ,department of ,defense relating to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances1 which shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of any research collaboration or data sharing by the ,department with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry1 or any other agency 7as defined in section #eea of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code71 ,state1 academic institution1 nongovernmental organization1 or other entity4 7,b7 ,regularly updated information on research projects supported or conducted by the ,department of ,defense pertaining to the development1 testing1 and evaluation of a fluorine-free firefighting foam or any other alternative to aqueous film forming foam that contains perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances1 excluding any proprietary information that is business confidential4 7,c7 ,regularly updated information on research projects supported or conducted by the ,department pertaining to the health effects of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances1 including information relating to the impact of such substances on firefighters1 veterans1 and military families1 and excluding any personally identifiable information4 7,d7 ,regularly updated information on research projects supported or conducted by the ,department pertaining to treatment options for drinking water1 surface water1 ground water1 and the safe disposal of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7,e7 ,budget information1 including specific spending information for the research projects relating to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances that are supported or conducted by the ,department4 7,f7 ,such other matters as may be relevant to ongoing research projects supported or conducted by the ,department to address the use of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances and the health effects of the use of such substances4 7#b7 ,format ,the information published under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made available in a downloadable1 machine-readable1 open1 and user-friendly format4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term military installation includes active1 inactive1 and former military installations4 7,b7 ,the term perfluoroalkyl substance means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms4 7,c7 ,the term polyfluoroalkyl substance means a man-made chemical containing a mix of fully fluorinated carbon atoms1 partially fluorinated carbon atoms1 and nonfluorinated carbon atoms4 7b7 ,inclusion of research duties in ,perfluoroalkyl ,substances and ,polyfluoroalkyl ,substances ,task ,force ,section #bgad7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#e7 ,supporting research efforts relating to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7#f7 ,establishing practices to ensure the timely and complete dissemination of research findings and related data relating to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances to the general public4 4 #cdb4 ,increase of 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;,b7 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-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #agac71 section #cba of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #acjg71 section #ccg of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cecc71 and section #cdb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #afdc71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbb2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iii7 ,without regard to section #bbae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense may transfer not more than #bj1jjj1jjj during fiscal year #bjbc to the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services to pay for the study and assessment required by this section4 4 #cdc4 ,prizes for development of non-,,pfas-containing turnout gear ,section #ccj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cebh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bffa note prec47 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking of a non-,,pfas-containing and inserting of the following3 7#a7 ,a non-,,pfas-containing 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,covered personal protective firefighting equipment that does not contain an intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance4 2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7f7 to read as follows3 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term perfluoroalkyl substance means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms4 7#b7 ,the term polyfluoroalkyl substance means a man-made chemical containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least one non-fully fluorinated carbon atom4 7#c7 ,the term #8covered personal protective firefighting equipment0 means the following3 7,a7 ,turnout gear jacket or coat4 7,b7 ,turnout gear pants4 7,c7 ,turnout coveralls4 7,d7 ,any other personal protective firefighting equipment1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,fire ,administration4 4 #cdd4 ,modification of limitation on disclosure of results of testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances on private property ,section #cde7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bgae note7 is amended by inserting personally identifiable information in connection with after publicly disclose4 #cde4 ,restriction on procurement or purchasing by ,department of ,defense of turnout gear for firefighters containing perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,prohibition on procurement and purchasing ,subject to subsection 7d71 beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense may not enter into a contract to procure or purchase covered personal protective firefighting equipment for use by ,federal or civilian firefighters if such equipment contains an intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance4 7b7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,inclusion in contracts ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include the prohibition under subsection 7a7 in any contract entered into by the ,department of ,defense to procure covered personal protective firefighting equipment for use by ,federal or civilian firefighters4 7#b7 ,no obligation to test ,in carrying out the prohibition under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall not have an obligation to test covered personal protective firefighting equipment to confirm the absence of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7c7 ,existing inventory ,nothing in this section shall impact existing inventories of covered personal protective firefighting equipment4 7d7 ,availability of alternatives 7#a7 ,in general ,the requirement under subsection 7a7 shall be subject to the availability of sufficiently protective covered personal protective firefighting equipment that does not contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7#b7 ,extension of effective date ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that no sufficiently protective covered personal protective firefighting equipment that does not contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances is available1 the deadline under subsection 7a7 shall be extended until the ,secretary determines that such covered personal protective firefighting equipment is available4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered personal protective firefighting equipment means-- 7,a7 any product that provides protection to the upper and lower torso1 arms1 legs1 head1 hands1 and feet2 or 7,b7 any other personal protective firefighting equipment1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the term perfluoroalkyl substance means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms4 7#c7 ,the term polyfluoroalkyl substance means a man-made chemical containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least one non-fully fluorinated carbon atom4 #cdf4 ,annual report on ,,pfas contamination at certain military installations from sources other than aqueous film-forming foam ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for the following four years1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on any known or suspected contamination on or around military installations located in the ,united ,states resulting from the release of any perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance originating from a source other than aqueous film-forming foam4 #cdg4 ,report on critical ,,pfas uses2 briefings on ,department of ,defense procurement of certain items containing ,,pfos or ,,pfoa 7a7 ,identification of critical uses ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,defense ,critical ,supply ,chain ,task ,force and the ,chemical and ,material ,risk ,management ,program of the ,department of ,defense1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report outlining the uses of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances that are critical to the national security of the ,united ,states1 with a focus on such critical uses in-- 7#a7 the sectors outlined in the ,february #bjbb report of the ,department of ,defense titled ,securing ,defense-,critical ,supply ,chains2 and 7#b7 sectors of strategic importance for domestic production and investment to build supply chain resilience1 including kinetic capabilities1 energy storage and batteries1 and microelectronics and semiconductors4 7b7 ,annual briefings ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing that includes a description of each of the following3 7#a7 ,steps taken to identify covered items procured by the ,department of ,defense that contain perfluorooctane sulfonate 7,,pfos7 or perfluorooctanoic acid 7,,pfoa74 7#b7 ,steps taken to identify products and vendors of covered items that do not contain ,,pfos or ,,pfoa4 7#c7 ,steps taken to limit the procurement by the ,department of covered items that contain ,,pfos or ,,pfoa4 7#d7 ,steps the ,secretary intends to take to limit the procurement of covered items that contain ,,pfos or ,,pfoa4 7c7 ,covered item defined ,in this section1 the term covered item means-- 7#a7 nonstick cookware or cooking utensils for use in galleys or dining facilities2 and 7#b7 upholstered furniture1 carpets1 and rugs that have been treated with stain-resistant coatings4 ,e ,logistics and ,sustainment #cea4 ,resources required for achieving materiel readiness metrics and objectives for major defense acquisition programs 7a7 ,in general ,section #aah of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended3 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking objectives and inserting objectives1 such as infrastructure1 workforce1 or supply chain considerations2 7#b7 redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#c7 inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection 7e73 7e7 ,funding estimates ,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 ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,performance ,evaluation shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive estimate of the funds necessary to meet the materiel readiness objectives required by subsection 7c7 through the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program4 ,at a minimum1 the ,director shall provide1 for each major weapon system1 by designated mission design series1 variant1 or class1 a comprehensive estimate of the funds necessary to meet such objectives that-- 7#a7 have been obligated by subactivity group within the operation and maintenance accounts for the second fiscal year preceding the budget year2 7#b7 the ,director estimates will have been obligated by subactivity group within the operation and maintenance accounts by the end of the fiscal year preceding the budget year2 and 7#c7 have been budgeted and programmed across the future years defense program within the operation and maintenance accounts by subactivity group4 4 7b7 ,phased implementation ,the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,performance ,evaluation may meet the requirements of subsection 7e7 of section #aah of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 through a phased submission of the funding estimates required under such subsection4 ,in conducting a phased implementation1 the ,director shall ensure that-- 7#a7 for the budget request for fiscal year #bjbd1 funding estimates are provided for a representative sample by military department of at least one-third of the major weapon systems2 7#b7 for the budget request for fiscal year #bjbe1 funding estimates are provided for an additional one-third of the major weapon systems2 and 7#c7 full implementation for all major weapons systems is completed 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 fiscal year #bjbf4 #ceb4 ,annual plan for maintenance and modernization of naval vessels 7a7 ,annual plan ,section #bca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by inserting 1 maintenance1 and modernization after construction2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7f7 as subsections 7e7 through 7g71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection3 7d7 ,annual plan for maintenance and modernization of naval vessels ,in addition to the plan included under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include with the defense budget materials for a fiscal year each of the following3 7#a7 ,a plan for the maintenance and modernization of naval vessels that includes the following3 7,a7 ,a forecast of the maintenance and modernization requirements for both the naval vessels in the inventory of the ,navy and the vessels required to be delivered under the naval vessel construction plan under subsection 7a77#a74 7,b7 ,a description of the initiatives of the ,secretary of the ,navy to ensure that activities key to facilitating the maintenance and modernization of naval vessels 7including with respect to increasing workforce and industrial base capability and capacity1 shipyard level-loading1 and facility improvements7 receive sufficient resourcing1 and are including in appropriate planning1 to facilitate the requirements specified in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,a certification by the ,secretary that both the budget for that fiscal year and the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress in relation to such budget under section #bba of this title provide for funding for the maintenance and modernization of naval vessels at a level that is sufficient for such maintenance and modernization in accordance with the plan under paragraph 7#a74 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by inserting and the plan and certification under subsection 7d7 after subsection 7a74 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bca and inserting the following new item3 #bca4 ,budgeting for construction1 maintenance1 and modernization of naval vessels3 annual plan and certification4 4 #cec4 ,inclusion of information regarding joint medical estimates in readiness reports ,section #dhb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#aa7 as paragraph 7#ab72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aj7 the following new paragraph3 7#aa7 ,a summary of the joint medical estimate under section #gcb7;b77#a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #ahag7 prepared by the ,joint ,staff ,surgeon1 with a mitigation plan to correct any readiness problem or deficiency and the timeline1 cost1 and any legislative action required to correct any such problem or deficiency4 4 #ced4 ,inapplicability of advance billing dollar limitation for relief efforts following major disasters or emergencies ,section #bbjh7l77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the total and inserting 7,a7 ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the total2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,the dollar limitation under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply with respect to advance billing for relief efforts following a declaration of a major disaster or emergency under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq474 4 #cee4 ,repeal of ,comptroller ,general review on time limitations on duration of public-private competitions ,section #cbb7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #bbeb7 is repealed4 #cef4 ,implementation of ,comptroller ,general recommendations regarding ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,plan of the ,navy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall-- 7#a7 develop metrics for assessing progress of the ,secretary toward improved shipyard capacity and performance in carrying out the ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,plan of the ,navy1 including by measuring the effectiveness of capital investments2 7#b7 ensure that the shipyard optimization program office of the ,navy-- 7,a7 includes all costs1 such as inflation1 program office activities1 utilities1 roads1 environmental remediation1 historic preservation1 and alternative workspace when developing a detailed cost estimate2 and 7,b7 uses cost estimating best practices in developing a detailed cost estimate1 including-- 7i7 a program baseline2 7ii7 a work breakdown structure2 7iii7 a description of the methodology and key assumptions2 7iv7 a consideration of inflation2 7v7 a full assessment of risk and uncertainty2 and 7vi7 a sensitivity analysis2 and 7#c7 obtain independent cost estimates for projects under the shipyard optimization program that are estimated to exceed #bej1jjj1jjj1 to validate the cost estimates of the ,navy developed for such projects pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 and inform the prioritization of projects under such program4 7b7 ,briefing ,if the ,secretary of the ,navy is unable to implement the requirements under subsection 7a7 by ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives before such date on-- 7#a7 the current progress of the ,secretary toward implementing those requirements2 7#b7 any hindrance to implementing those requirements2 and 7#c7 any additional resources necessary to implement those requirements4 #ceg4 ,limitation on availability of funds for military information support operations ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide1 for military information support operations1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the congressional defense committees a plan for-- 7#a7 appropriately scoping and tailoring messaging activities to foreign target audiences2 7#b7 ensuring messages serve a valid military purpose2 7#c7 effectively managing risk associated with web-based military information support operations2 7#d7 maintaining alignment with policies and procedures of the ,department of ,defense2 7#e7 adequately overseeing and approving the work of contractors2 7#f7 ensuring alignment with policy guidance and procedures of the ,department2 and 7#g7 coordinating activities with the ,global ,engagement ,center of the ,department of ,state and other relevant non-,department of ,defense entities4 #ceh4 ,notification of modification to policy regarding retention rates for ,navy ship repair contracts 7a7 ,notification ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may not modify the general policy of the ,department of the ,navy regarding retention rates for contracts for ,navy ship repair until a period of #ae days has elapsed following the date on which the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,research1 ,development1 and ,acquisition submits to the congressional defense committees a notification that includes1 with respect to such modification1 the following information3 7#a7 ,an identification of any considerations that informed the decision to so modify4 7#b7 ,a description of the desired effect of the modification on the ,navy ship repair industrial base4 7b7 ,termination ,this section1 and the requirements thereof1 shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 #cei4 ,research and analysis on capacity of private shipyards in ,united ,states and effect of those shipyards on ,naval fleet readiness 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall seek to enter into an agreement with a nonprofit entity or a federally funded research and development center to conduct research and analysis regarding the capacity and capability of private shipyards in the ,united ,states to repair1 maintain1 and modernize surface combatants and support ships of the ,navy to ensure fleet readiness4 7b7 ,elements ,the research and analysis conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the maintenance needs of the ,navy during the five-year period preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including the frequency of unplanned maintenance and the average time it takes to repair ships4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the projected maintenance needs of the ,navy during the #aj-year period following such date of enactment4 7#c7 ,an assessment of whether current private shipyards in the ,united ,states have the capacity to meet current and anticipated needs of the ,navy to maintain and repair ships1 including whether there are adequate ship repair facilities and a sufficiently trained workforce4 7#d7 ,an identification of barriers limiting the success of intermediate-level and depot-level maintenance availabilities1 including constraints of adding private depot capacity and capability4 7#e7 ,recommendations based on the findings of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 regarding actions the ,secretary of the ,navy can take to ensure there is an industrial base of private ship repair facilities to meet the needs of the ,navy and ensure fleet readiness1 including whether the ,secretary should institute a new force generation model1 establish additional homeport facilities1 or establish new hub-type maintenance facilities4 7c7 ,input from private shipyards ,in conducting research and analysis under subsection 7a71 the nonprofit entity or federally funded research and development center with which the ,secretary of the ,navy enters into an agreement under subsection 7a7 shall consult with private shipyards regarding-- 7#a7 the fleet maintenance needs of surface combatant and support ships of the ,navy2 7#b7 private shipyard capacity1 including workforce2 and 7#c7 additional investment in private shipyards necessary to meet the needs of the ,navy4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj 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 the ,navy enters into an agreement under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,secretary a report on the results of the research and analysis undertaken under such subsection4 7#b7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the ,secretary receives the report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a copy of the report4 #cfj4 ,independent study relating to fuel distribution logistics across ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command 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 that meets the criteria under subsection 7b7 to conduct a study on fuel distribution logistics in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7b7 ,criteria for ,,ffrdc ,the criteria under this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,a primary focus on the conduct of studies and analysis4 7#b7 ,a demonstrated record of conducting research and analysis using a multidisciplinary approach4 7#c7 ,a strong reputation for publishing publicly releasable analysis to inform public debate4 7c7 ,,ida ,strategic ,fuel ,assessment ,in conducting the study pursuant to a contract under subsection 7a71 the federally funded research and development center shall use the results of the ,july #a1 #bjbj1 report of the ,institute for ,defense ,analyses titled ,,indopacom ,strategic ,fuel ,assessment as a baseline to inform its analysis of fuel distribution logistics in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7d7 ,elements ,a contract under subsection 7a7 shall provide that a study conducted under the contract shall include1 with respect to the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of the vulnerabilities associated with the production1 refinement1 and distribution of fuel by the ,armed ,forces during periods of conflict and in contested logistics environments within the area1 including with respect to the capability of the ,armed ,forces to sustain operational flights by aircraft and joint force distributed operations4 7#b7 ,an assessment of potential adversary capabilities to disrupt such fuel distribution in the area through a variety of means1 including financial means1 cyber means1 and conventional kinetic attacks4 7#c7 ,an assessment of any gaps in the capability or capacity of inter- or intra-theater fuel distribution1 including any gaps relating to storage1 transfer platforms1 manning for platforms1 command and control1 or fuel handling4 7#d7 ,an evaluation of the positioning of defense fuel support points in the area1 including with respect to operational suitability and vulnerability to a variety of kinetic threats4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the readiness of allies and partners of the ,united ,states to support the supply1 storage1 and distribution of fuel by the ,armed ,forces in the area1 including a review of any relevant security cooperation agreements entered into between the ,united ,states and such allies and partners4 7#f7 ,an assessment of potential actions to mitigate any vulnerabilities identified pursuant to the study4 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,submission to ,secretary of ,defense 7,a7 ,in general ,a contract under subsection 7a7 shall provide that a study conducted under the contract shall require that the federally funded research and development center submit to the ,secretary a report containing the findings of such study4 7,b7 ,form ,the report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in an unclassified and publicly releasable form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#b7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives the report under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a copy of such report1 submitted without change4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term contested logistics environment has the meaning given such term in section #bibf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cfa4 ,quarterly briefings on expenditures for establishment of fuel distribution points in ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command area of responsibility 7a7 ,quarterly briefings ,on a quarterly basis until the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command shall provide to the congressional defense committees briefings on the use of the funds described in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,contents of briefings ,each briefing under subsection 7a7 shall include an expenditure plan for the establishment of fuel distribution points in the area of responsibility of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command relating to the defueling and closure of the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 7c7 ,funds described ,the funds described in this subsection are the amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for ,military ,construction1 ,defense-wide for ,planning and ,design for ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 ,f ,matters relating to depots and ammunition production facilities #cga4 ,budgeting for depot and ammunition production facility maintenance and repair3 annual report ,chapter #i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section 7and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly73 #bci;d4 ,budgeting for depot and ammunition production facility maintenance and repair3 annual report 7a7 ,annual report ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall include with the defense budget materials for each fiscal year a report regarding the maintenance and repair of covered facilities4 7b7 ,elements ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following 7disaggregated by military department73 7#a7 ,with respect to each of the three fiscal years preceding the fiscal year covered by the defense budget materials with which the report is included1 revenue data for that fiscal year for the maintenance1 repair1 and overhaul workload funded at all the depots of the military department4 7#b7 ,with respect to the fiscal year covered by the defense budget materials with which the report is included and each of the two fiscal years prior1 an identification of the following3 7,a7 ,the amount of appropriations budgeted for that fiscal year for depots1 further disaggregated by the type of appropriation4 7,b7 ,the amount budgeted for that fiscal year for working-capital fund investments by the ,secretary of the military department for the capital budgets of the covered depots of the military department1 shown in total and further disaggregated by whether the investment relates to the efficiency of depot facilities1 work environment1 equipment1 equipment 7non-capital investment program71 or processes4 7,c7 ,the total amount required to be invested by the ,secretary of the military department for that fiscal year for the capital budgets of covered depots pursuant to section #bdgf7;a7 of this title4 7,d7 ,a comparison of the budgeted amount identified under subparagraph 7,b7 with the total required amount identified under subparagraph 7,c74 7,e7 ,for each covered depot of the military department1 of the total required amount identified under subparagraph 7,c71 the percentage of such amount allocated1 or projected to be allocated1 to the covered depot for that fiscal year4 7#c7 ,for each covered facility of the military department1 the following3 7,a7 ,information on the average facility condition1 average critical facility condition1 restoration and maintenance project backlog1 and average equipment age1 including a description of any changes in such metrics from previous years4 7,b7 ,information on the status of the implementation at the covered facility of the plans and strategies of the ,department of ,defense relating to covered facility improvement1 including1 as applicable1 the implementation of the strategy required under section #cei of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #acbc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdfj note74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ammunition production facility means an ammunition organic industrial base production facility4 7#b7 ,the terms budget and defense budget materials have the meaning given those terms in section #bcd of this title4 7#c7 ,the term covered depot has the meaning given that term in section #bdgf of this title4 7#d7 ,the term covered facility means a covered depot or an ammunition production facility4 4 #cgb4 ,extension of authorization of depot working capital funds for unspecified minor military construction ,section #bbjh7u77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbe4 #cgc4 ,five-year plans for improvements to depot and ammunition production facility infrastructure ,chapter #adf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bgdb the following new section 7and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly73 #bdgc4 ,annual five-year plans on improvement of depot infrastructure 7a7 ,submission ,as part of the annual budget submission of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan describing the objectives of that ,secretary to improve depot infrastructure during the five fiscal years following the fiscal year for which such budget is submitted4 7b7 ,elements ,each plan submitted by a ,secretary of a military department under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,with respect to the five-year period covered by the plan1 an identification of the major lines of effort1 milestones1 and specific goals of the ,secretary over such period relating to the improvement of depot infrastructure and a description of how such goals support the goals outlined in section #cei7;b77#a77;,b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #acbd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdgf note74 7#b7 ,the estimated costs of necessary depot infrastructure improvements and a description of how such costs would be addressed by the ,department of ,defense budget request submitted during the same year as the plan and the applicable future-years defense program4 7#c7 ,information regarding the plan of the ,secretary to initiate such environmental and engineering studies as may be necessary to carry out planned depot infrastructure improvements4 7#d7 ,detailed information regarding how depot infrastructure improvement projects will be paced and sequenced to ensure continuous operations4 7c7 ,incorporation of results-oriented management practices ,each plan under subsection 7a7 shall incorporate the leading results-oriented management practices identified in the report of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states titled ,actions ,needed to ,improve ,poor ,conditions of ,facilities and ,equipment that ,affect ,maintenance ,timeliness and ,efficiency 7,,gao-#ai-bdb71 or any successor report1 including-- 7#a7 analytically based goals2 7#b7 results-oriented metrics2 7#c7 the identification of required resources1 risks1 and stakeholders2 and 7#d7 regular reporting on progress to decision makers4 4 #cgd4 ,modification to minimum capital investment for certain depots 7a7 ,modification ,section #bdgf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,each fiscal year and inserting 7#a7 ,each fiscal year2 7,b7 by striking six and inserting eight2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a71 as designated by subparagraph 7,a71 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,of the amount required to be invested in the capital budgets of the covered depots of a military department under paragraph 7#a7 for each fiscal year-- 7,a7 #ge percent shall be used for the modernization or improvement of the efficiency of depot facilities1 equipment1 work environment1 or processes in direct support of depot operations2 and 7,b7 #be percent shall be used for the sustainment1 restoration1 and modernization 7as such terms are defined in the ,department of ,defense ,financial ,management ,regulation #gjjj4ad-,r1 or successor regulation7 of existing facilities or infrastructure4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking 1 but does not include funds spent for sustainment of existing facilities1 infrastructure1 or equipment2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7e7 as subsections 7d7 through 7f72 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,compliance with certain requirements relating to personnel and total force management ,in identifying amounts to invest pursuant to the requirement under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary of a military department shall comply with all applicable requirements of sections #abi and #abi;a of this title4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e77#b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,a table enumerating1 for the period covered by the report1 the amounts invested to meet the requirement under subsection 7a77#a71 disaggregated by funding source and whether the amount is allocated pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 or subparagraph 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#b74 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,in general ,such section is further amended in subsections 7d7 and 7e71 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#c71 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting subsection 7a77#a7 each place it appears4 7#b7 ,additional technical and conforming amendments ,section #bhfa7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7e7 of section #bdgf and inserting subsection 7f7 of section #bdgf2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7a7 of such section and inserting subsection 7a77#a7 of such section4 7c7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to fiscal years beginning on or after ,october #a1 #bjbc4 #cge4 ,continuation of requirement for biennial report on core depot-level maintenance and repair 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajhj7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ajjj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note7 does not apply to the report required to be submitted to ,congress under section #bdfd7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,conforming repeal ,section #ajfa7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bdja2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note7 is amended by striking paragraph 7#de74 #cgf4 ,continuation of requirement for annual report on funds expended for performance of depot-level maintenance and repair workloads 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajhj7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ajjj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note7 does not apply to the report required to be submitted to ,congress under section #bdff7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,conforming repeal ,section #ajfa7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bdja2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note7 is amended by striking paragraph 7#df74 #cgg4 ,clarification of calculation for certain workload carryover of ,department of the ,army ,for purposes of calculating the amount of workload carryover with respect to the depots and arsenals of the ,department of the ,army1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall authorize the ,secretary of the ,army to use a calculation for such carryover that applies a material end of period exclusion4 ,g ,other ,matters #cha4 ,annual reports by ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense on activities of ,joint ,safety ,council ,section #ahd7k7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,report4--,the ,chair and inserting ,reports4--7#a7 ,the ,chair2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbc1 and not later than ,december #ca of each year thereafter1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing-- 7,a7 a summary of the goals and priorities of the ,deputy ,secretary for the year following the date of the submission of the report with respect to the activities of the ,council2 and 7,b7 an assessment by the ,deputy ,secretary of the activities of the ,council carried out during the year preceding the date of such submission4 4 #chb4 ,accountability for ,department of ,defense contractors using military working dogs 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ej of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section 7and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly73 #iie4 ,accountability for contractors using military working dogs 7a7 ,annual reporting requirement for contractors ,each covered contract shall specify that the contractor is required to submit to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller71 on an annual basis for the duration of the covered contract1 a report containing an identification of-- 7#a7 the number of military working dogs that are in the possession of the covered contractor and located outside of the continental ,united ,states in support of a military operation1 if any2 and 7#b7 the primary location of any such military working dogs4 7b7 ,covered contract defined ,in this section the term covered contract means a contract that the ,secretary of ,defense determines involves military working dogs4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,section #iie of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall apply with respect to a contract entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,briefing requirement ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 and annually thereafter for each of the subsequent three years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the implementation of section #iie of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,deadline for guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 shall issue the guidance on the annual reporting requirement under section #iie of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7e7 ,regulations to prohibit abandonment ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue regulations to prohibit the abandonment of military working dogs used in support of a military operation outside of the continental ,united ,states4 #chc4 ,membership of ,coast ,guard on ,joint ,safety ,council ,section #ahd7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,during periods in which the ,coast ,guard is not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy1 an officer of the ,coast ,guard1 appointed by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 4 #chd4 ,inclusion in report on unfunded priorities ,national ,guard responsibilities in connection with natural and man-made disasters 7a7 ,in general ,in the report required under section #bbb;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbd1 the officer specified under subsection 7b77#g7 of such section shall include as part of the ,national ,guard unfunded priorities described in subsection 7c77#c7 of such section unfunded priorities that relate to non-,federal ,national ,guard responsibilities in connection with natural and man-made disasters4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,section #bbb;a7c77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7b77#f7 both places it appears and inserting subsection 7b77#g74 #che4 ,support for training of ,national ,guard personnel on wildfire prevention and response ,section #cea of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #acfg2 #cb ,u4,s4,c4 #eja note7 is amended to read as follows3 #cea4 ,training of ,national ,guard personnel on wildfire prevention and response ,the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in consultation with the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 may provide support for the training of appropriate personnel of the ,national ,guard on wildfire prevention and response4 ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretaries-- 7#a7 shall give a preference to personnel assigned to military installations with the highest wildfire suppression needs1 as determined by the ,secretaries2 and 7#b7 may consult with the ,executive ,board of the ,national ,interagency ,fire ,center4 4 #chf4 ,interagency collaboration and extension of pilot program on military working dogs and explosives detection 7a7 ,extension of pilot program ,section #cha7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #afgb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cjfb note7 is amended by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjbe4 7b7 ,review of research efforts of ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,homeland ,security 7#a7 ,review ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall conduct a review of the recent and ongoing research1 testing1 and evaluation efforts of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 respectively1 regarding explosives detection working dogs4 7#b7 ,matters ,the review under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an analysis of the following3 7,a7 ,any recent or ongoing research efforts of the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 respectively1 relating to explosives detection working dogs1 and any similarities between such efforts4 7,b7 ,any recent or ongoing veterinary research efforts of the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 respectively1 relating to working dogs1 canines1 or other areas that may be relevant to the improvement of the breeding1 health1 performance1 or training of explosives detection working dogs4 7,c7 ,any research areas relating to explosives detection working dogs in which there is a need for ongoing research but no such ongoing research is being carried out by either the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 particularly with respect to the health1 domestic breeding1 and training of explosives detection working dogs4 7,d7 ,how the recent and ongoing research efforts of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 respectively1 may improve the domestic breeding of working dogs1 including explosives detection working dogs1 and the health outcomes and performance of such domestically bred working dogs1 including through coordination with academic or industry partners with experience in research relating to working dogs4 7,e7 ,potential opportunities for the ,secretary of ,defense to collaborate with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security on research relating to explosives detection working dogs4 7,f7 ,any research partners of the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 or both1 that may be beneficial in assisting with the research efforts and areas described in this subsection4 7c7 ,plan required ,not later than #ahj days of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan for the ,secretary of ,defense to collaborate1 as appropriate1 with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security on research relating to explosives detection working dogs and other relevant matters4 ,such plan shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of potential opportunities for collaboration between the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security on the research efforts and areas described in subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,an identification of specific programs or areas of research for such collaboration4 7#c7 ,an identification of any additional agreements or authorities necessary for the ,secretaries to carry out such collaboration4 7#d7 ,an identification of additional funding necessary to carry out such collaboration4 7#e7 ,an analysis of potential coordination on the research efforts and areas described in subsection 7a77#b7 with academic and industry partners with experience in research relating to working dogs1 including an identification of potential opportunities for such coordination in carrying out the collaboration described in paragraph 7#a74 7#f7 ,a proposed timeline for the ,secretary of ,defense to engage in such collaboration1 including specific proposed deadlines4 7#g7 ,a description of how programs carried out pursuant to this section seek to address the health and welfare issues identified by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states in the report titled ,working ,dogs3 ,federal ,agencies ,need to ,better ,address ,health and ,welfare published on ,october #ai1 #bjbb 7,,gao-#bc-ajddhi74 7#h7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7,a7 ,the congressional defense committees4 7,b7 ,the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,c7 ,the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term explosives detection working dog means a canine that1 in connection with the work duties of the canine performed for a ,federal department or agency1 is certified and trained to detect odors indicating the presence of explosives in a given object or area1 in addition to the performance of such other duties for the ,federal department or agency as may be assigned4 #chg4 ,amendment to the ,sikes ,act 7a7 ,use of natural features ,section #aja7;a77#c77;,a7 of the ,sikes ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fgj;a7a77#c77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 as clauses 7iii7 and 7iv71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 the use of natural and nature-based features to maintain or improve military installation resilience2 4 7b7 ,expanding and making permanent the program for invasive species management for military installations ,section #aja7;g7 of the ,sikes ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fgj;a7g77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the header and inserting ,program for ,invasive ,species ,management for ,military ,installations2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,during fiscal years #bjji through #bjad1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7,b7 by striking in ,guam4 #chh4 ,national standards for ,federal fire protection at military installations 7a7 ,standards required ,beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that-- 7#a7 members of the ,armed ,forces and employees of ,defense ,agencies who provide fire protection services to military installations comply with the national consensus standards developed by the ,national ,fire ,protection ,association2 7#b7 the minimum staffing requirement for any firefighting vehicle responding to a structural building emergency at a military installation is not less than four firefighters per vehicle2 and 7#c7 the minimum staffing requirement for any firefighting vehicle responding to an aircraft or airfield incident at a military installation is not less than three firefighters per vehicle4 7b7 ,reports required ,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 ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report that-- 7#a7 details each instance in which the standards of that military department deviate from the national consensus standards specified in subsection 7a77#a71 and at what military installation2 7#b7 includes1 for each military installation under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary1 a detailed description of response times for emergency services and firefighting vehicle staffing levels2 and 7#c7 includes an assessment of the feasibility of requiring compliance with the national consensus standards specified in subsection 7a77#a7 in accordance with such subsection at each military installation under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary 7without exception71 the cost of requiring such compliance1 and the estimated timeline for that ,secretary to implement such requirement4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms ,armed ,forces and ,defense ,agency have the meanings given such terms in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term firefighter has the meaning given that term in section #gjg7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,pub4 ,l4 #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgdm note74 7#c7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given that term in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #chi4 ,pilot programs for tactical vehicle safety data collection 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,navy shall each initiate a pilot program to evaluate the utility of using data recorders to monitor1 assess1 and improve readiness and the safe operation of military tactical vehicles in the ,army and the ,marine ,corps1 respectively4 7b7 ,duration ,each pilot program initiated under subsection 7a7 shall be carried out for a period of not less than two years4 7c7 ,requirements ,in carrying out a pilot program under this section1 the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,navy each shall-- 7#a7 select not fewer than one military installation in the ,united ,states under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary that contains the necessary forces1 equipment1 and maneuver training ranges to collect data on drivers and military tactical vehicles during training and routine operation at which to carry out the pilot program2 7#b7 install data recorders on a sufficient number of each type of military tactical vehicle specified in subsection 7d7 to gain statistically significant results2 7#c7 select a data recorder capable of collecting and exporting telemetry data1 event data1 and driver identification data during operation and accidents2 7#d7 establish and maintain a data repository for operation and event data captured by the data recorder2 and 7#e7 establish processes to leverage operation and event data to improve individual vehicle operator performance1 identify installation hazards that threaten safe vehicle operation1 and identify vehicle-type specific operating conditions that increase the risk of accidents or mishaps4 7d7 ,military tactical vehicles specified ,military tactical vehicles specified in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,high ,mobility ,multipurpose ,wheeled ,vehicles4 7#b7 ,family of ,medium ,tactical ,vehicles4 7#c7 ,medium ,tactical ,vehicle ,replacements4 7#d7 ,heavy ,expanded ,mobility ,tactical ,trucks4 7#e7 ,light ,armored ,vehicles4 7#f7 ,stryker armored combat vehicles4 7#g7 ,such other military tactical vehicles as the ,secretary of the ,army or the ,secretary of the ,navy considers appropriate4 7e7 ,cyber risk exemption ,the ,secretary of the ,army or the ,secretary of the ,navy1 as the case may be1 may exempt from a pilot program under this section a military tactical vehicle specified under subsection 7d7 if that ,secretary submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a certification that1 with respect to inclusion of the military tactical vehicle1 there is a high potential of cyber risk as a result of the absence of a cross-domain solution capable of segregating classified and unclassified data4 7f7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,navy shall each-- 7#a7 develop plans for implementing the pilot programs under this section2 and 7#b7 provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on those plans and the estimated cost of implementing those plans4 7g7 ,report required ,not later than ,december #ae1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,navy shall each submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the respective pilot programs carried out under this section by the ,secretaries1 including-- 7#a7 insights and findings regarding the utility of using data recorders to monitor1 assess1 and improve readiness and the safe operation of military tactical vehicles2 7#b7 adjustments made1 or to be made1 to the implementation plans developed under subsection 7f72 and 7#c7 any other matters determined appropriate by the ,secretaries4 7h7 ,assessment required ,not later than ,december #ae1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,navy shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment of the pilot programs carried out under this section1 including-- 7#a7 insights and findings regarding the utility of using data recorders to monitor1 assess1 and improve readiness and the safe operation of military tactical vehicles2 7#b7 an assessment of the utility of establishing an enduring program to use data recorders to monitor1 assess1 and improve readiness and the safe operation of military tactical vehicles2 7#c7 an assessment of the scope1 size1 and estimated cost of such an enduring program2 and 7#d7 such other matters as the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,navy determine appropriate4 #cij4 ,requirements relating to reduction of out-of-pocket costs of members of the ,armed ,forces for uniform items 7a7 ,tracking requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall take such steps as may be necessary to track the expected useful life of uniform items for officers and enlisted members of the ,armed ,forces1 for the purposes of-- 7#a7 estimating the rate at which such uniform items are replaced2 7#b7 determining the resulting out-of-pocket costs for such members over time2 7#c7 determining the necessity of establishing a uniform replacement allowance for officers of the ,armed ,forces1 based on the replacement rate estimated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 and the out-of-pocket costs determined pursuant to paragraph 7#b72 and 7#d7 determining the adequacy of the uniform allowance for enlisted members of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the expected useful life of required uniform items for members of the ,armed ,forces1 projected changes to such required uniform items1 and related costs anticipated by the ,secretary 7disaggregated by ,armed ,force74 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 pricing information for each such item1 including items that are not considered uniquely military2 and 7#b7 an assessment of the necessity of establishing a uniform replacement allowance for officers of the ,armed ,forces1 as determined pursuant to subsection 7a77#c74 #cia4 ,implementation of recommendations relating to animal facility sanitation and plan for housing and care of horses 7a7 ,implementation by ,secretary of the ,army of certain recommendations relating to animal facility sanitation ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall implement the recommendations contained in the memorandum of the ,department of the ,army dated ,february #be1 #bjbb1 the subject of which is ,animal ,facility ,sanitation ,inspection ,findings for the ,fort ,myer ,caisson ,barns_/,paddocks and the ,fort ,belvoir ,caisson ,pasture ,facility 7,,mhcb-,,rn74 7b7 ,plan for housing and care of all horses within care of ,old ,guard 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to ,congress a plan for the housing and care of all horses within the care of the #crd ,united ,states ,infantry 7commonly known as the ,old ,guard74 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of each modification planned or underway at the ,fort ,myer ,caisson ,barns_/,paddocks1 the ,fort ,belvoir ,caisson ,pasture ,facility1 and any other facility or location under consideration for stabling of the horses described in paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 an identification of adequate space at ,fort ,myer1 ,virginia1 to properly care for the horses described in paragraph 7#a72 7,c7 a prioritization of the allotment of the space identified under subparagraph 7,b7 over other functions of ,fort ,myer that could be placed elsewhere2 7,d7 projected timelines and resource requirements to execute the plan2 and 7,e7 a description of-- 7i7 immediate remedies for the unsanitary and unsafe conditions present at the locations described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 how long-term quality of life improvements will be provided for the horses described in paragraph 7#a74 #cib4 ,continued designation of ,secretary of the ,navy as executive agent for ,naval ,small ,craft ,instruction and ,technical ,training ,school ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall continue1 through fiscal year #bjbc-- 7#a7 to perform the responsibilities of the ,department of ,defense executive agent for the ,naval ,small ,craft ,instruction and ,technical ,training ,school pursuant to section #ceb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 to provide such support as may be necessary for the continued operation of such school4 #cic4 ,prohibition on use of funds for retirement of legacy maritime mine countermeasures platforms 7a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the ,navy may not obligate or expend funds to discontinue or prepare to discontinue1 including by making a substantive reduction in training and operational employment1 any element of the ,marine ,mammal ,program of the ,navy1 that has been used1 or is currently being used1 for-- 7#a7 port security at ,navy bases1 known as ,mark-#f systems2 or 7#b7 mine search capabilities1 known as ,mark-#g systems4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary1 with the concurrence of the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation1 certifies in writing to the congressional defense committees that the ,secretary has-- 7#a7 identified a replacement capability and the necessary quantity of such capability to meet all operational requirements currently being met by the ,marine ,mammal ,program1 including a detailed explanation of such capability and quantity2 7#b7 achieved initial operational capability of all capabilities referred to in paragraph 7#a71 including a detailed explanation of such achievement2 and 7#c7 deployed a sufficient quantity of capabilities referred to in paragraph 7#a7 that have achieved initial operational capability to continue to meet or exceed all operational requirements currently being met by ,marine ,mammal ,program1 including a detailed explanation of such deployment4 ,,iv ,military ,personnel ,authorization ,subtitle ,a--,active ,forces ,sec4 #dja4 ,end strengths for active forces4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,end strength level matters4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,additional authority to vary ,space ,force end strength4 ,subtitle ,b--,reserve ,forces ,sec4 #daa4 ,end strengths for ,selected ,reserve4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,end strengths for reserves on active duty in support of the ,reserves4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,end strengths for military technicians 7dual status74 ,sec4 #dad4 ,maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support4 ,subtitle ,c--,authorization of ,appropriations ,sec4 #dba4 ,military personnel4 ,a ,active ,forces #dja4 ,end strengths for active forces ,the ,armed ,forces are authorized strengths for active duty personnel as of ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army1 #deb1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,navy1 #ced1jjj4 7#c7 ,the ,marine ,corps1 #agg1jjj4 7#d7 ,the ,air ,force1 #cbe1cdd4 7#e7 ,the ,space ,force1 #h1fjj4 #djb4 ,end strength level matters 7a7 ,strength levels to support ,national ,defense ,strategy 7#a7 ,repeal ,section #fia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7#b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ci of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #fia4 7b7 ,certain active-duty and ,selected ,reserve strengths ,section #aae of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f71 by striking increase each place it appears and inserting vary2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following new subparagraphs3 7,a7 vary the end strength pursuant to subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 for a fiscal year for the armed force or forces under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary by a number not equal to more than two percent of such authorized end strength2 and 7,b7 vary the end strength pursuant to subsection 7a77#b7 for a fiscal year for the ,selected ,reserve of the reserve component of the armed force or forces under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary by a number equal to not more than one percent of such authorized end strength4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking increase each place it appears and inserting variance2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall promptly notify the congressional defense committees if such ,secretary exceeds a variance under paragraph 7#a71 and at least once every #ij days thereafter for so long as such end strength is outside such variance4 ,each such notification shall include the following3 7,a7 ,modified projected end strengths for active and reserve components of the armed force or forces for which such ,secretary exceeds such variance4 7,b7 ,an identification of any budgetary effects projected as a result of such modified end strength projections4 7,c7 ,an explanation of any effects on readiness resulting from such modified end strength projections4 4 #djc4 ,additional authority to vary ,space ,force end strength 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #aae7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 upon determination by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force that such action would enhance manning and readiness in essential units or in critical specialties1 the ,secretary may vary the end strength authorized by ,congress for each fiscal year as follows3 7#a7 ,increase the end strength authorized pursuant to section #aae7;a77#a77;,a7 of such title for a fiscal year for the ,space ,force by a number equal to not more than #e percent of such authorized end strength4 7#b7 ,decrease the end strength authorized pursuant to section #aae7;a77#a77;,a7 of such title for a fiscal year for the ,space ,force by a number equal to not more than #aj percent of such authorized end strength4 7b7 ,termination ,the authority provided under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 ,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 #bjbc1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #cbe1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,army ,reserve1 #agg1jjj4 7#c7 ,the ,navy ,reserve1 #eg1jjj4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #cc1jjj4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #ajh1djj4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #gj1jjj4 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 for 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 #bjbc1 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 #cj1hde4 7#b7 ,the ,army ,reserve1 #af1eaa4 7#c7 ,the ,navy ,reserve1 #aj1jgg4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #b1chh4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #be1ccc4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #f1jjc4 #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 #bjbc for the reserve components of the ,army and the ,air ,force 7notwithstanding section #abi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 shall be the following3 7#a7 ,for the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #bb1bid4 7#b7 ,for the ,army ,reserve1 #f1dib4 7#c7 ,for the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #aj1iid4 7#d7 ,for the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #g1aaa4 7b7 ,limitation on number of temporary military technicians 7dual status7 ,the number of temporary military technicians 7dual-status7 employed under the authority of subsection 7a7 may not exceed #be percent of the total authorized number specified in such subsection4 7c7 ,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 #dad4 ,maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support ,during fiscal year #bjbc1 the maximum number of members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces who may be serving at any time on full-time operational support duty under section #aae7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is the following3 7#a7 ,the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #ag1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,army ,reserve1 #ac1jjj4 7#c7 ,the ,navy ,reserve1 #f1bjj4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #c1jjj4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #af1jjj4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #ad1jjj4 ,c ,authorization of ,appropriations #dba4 ,military personnel 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbc 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 #bjbc4 ,v ,military ,personnel ,policy ,subtitle ,a--,officer ,personnel ,policy ,sec4 #eja4 ,authorized strengths for ,space ,force officers on active duty in grades of major1 lieutenant colonel1 and colonel4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,distribution of commissioned officers on active duty in general officer and flag officer grades4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,redistribution of ,naval officers serving on active duty in the grades of ,o-#h and ,o-#i4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,authorized strength after ,december #ca1 #bjbb3 general officers and flag officers on active duty4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,extension of grade retention for certain officers awaiting retirement4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,exclusion of officers serving as lead special trial counsel from limitations on authorized strengths for general and flag officers4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,constructive service credit for certain officers of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #ejh4 ,improvements to the selection of warrant officers in the military departments for promotion4 ,sec4 #eji4 ,advice and consent requirement for waivers of mandatory retirement for ,superintendents of military service academies4 ,sec4 #eji;,a4 ,modification of reports on ,air ,force personnel performing duties of a ,nuclear and ,missile ,operations ,officer 7#ac,n74 ,sec4 #eji;,b4 ,assessments of staffing in the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and other ,department of ,defense headquarters offices4 ,sec4 #eji;,c4 ,,gao review of certain officer performance evaluations4 ,sec4 #eji;,d4 ,study of chaplains4 ,subtitle ,b--,reserve ,component ,management ,sec4 #eaa4 ,inclusion of additional information on the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps in reports accompanying the national defense strategy4 ,sec4 #eab4 ,expansion of eligibility to serve as an instructor in the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 ,sec4 #eac4 ,backdating of effective date of rank for reserve officers in the ,national ,guard due to undue delays in ,federal recognition4 ,sec4 #ead4 ,inspections of the ,national ,guard4 ,sec4 #eae4 ,authority to waive requirement that performance of ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty at the request of a ,governor may not interfere with certain duties4 ,sec4 #eaf4 ,continued ,national ,guard support for ,fire,guard program4 ,sec4 #eag4 ,enhancement of ,national ,guard ,youth ,challenge ,program4 ,sec4 #eah4 ,notice to ,congress before certain actions regarding units of certain reserve components4 ,sec4 #eai4 ,independent study on ,federal recognition of ,national ,guard officers4 ,sec4 #eai;,a4 ,review and update of report on geographic dispersion of ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 ,sec4 #eai;,b4 ,briefing on duties of the ,army ,interagency ,training and ,education ,center4 ,subtitle ,c--,general ,service ,authorities and ,military ,records ,sec4 #eba4 ,consideration of adverse information by special selection review boards4 ,sec4 #ebb4 ,expansion of eligibility for direct acceptance of gifts by members of the ,armed ,forces and ,department of ,defense and ,coast ,guard employees and their families4 ,sec4 #ebc4 ,limitation of extension of period of active duty for a member who accepts a fellowship1 scholarship1 or grant4 ,sec4 #ebd4 ,expansion of mandatory characterizations of administrative discharges of certain members on the basis of failure to receive ,,covid-#ai vaccine4 ,sec4 #ebe4 ,rescission of ,,covid-#ai vaccination mandate4 ,sec4 #ebf4 ,temporary exemption from end strength grade restrictions for the ,space ,force4 ,sec4 #ebg4 ,notification to next of kin upon the death of a member of the ,armed ,forces3 study2 update2 training2 report4 ,sec4 #ebh4 ,gender-neutral fitness physical readiness standards for military occupational specialties of the ,army4 ,sec4 #ebi4 ,recurring report regarding ,,covid-#ai mandate4 ,sec4 #ecj4 ,sense of ,congress regarding women involuntarily separated from the ,armed ,forces due to pregnancy or parenthood4 ,subtitle ,d--,recruitment and ,retention ,sec4 #eca4 ,treatment of personally identifiable information regarding prospective recruits4 ,sec4 #ecb4 ,revival and extension of temporary authority for targeted recruitment incentives4 ,sec4 #ecc4 ,report on recruiting efforts of certain ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #ecd4 ,review of marketing and recruiting of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ece4 ,report on ,department of ,defense recruitment advertising to racial and ethnic minority communities4 ,sec4 #ecf4 ,improving oversight of military recruitment practices in public secondary schools4 ,sec4 #ecg4 ,best practices for the retention of certain female members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #ech4 ,review of certain personnel policies of special operations forces4 ,sec4 #eci4 ,support for members who perform duties regarding remotely piloted aircraft3 study2 report4 ,sec4 #eci;,a4 ,retention and recruitment of members of the ,army who specialize in air and missile defense systems4 ,subtitle ,e--,military ,justice and ,other ,legal ,matters ,sec4 #eda4 ,matters in connection with special trial counsel4 ,sec4 #edb4 ,technical corrections relating to special trial counsel4 ,sec4 #edc4 ,randomization of court-martial panels4 ,sec4 #edd4 ,jurisdiction of ,courts of ,criminal ,appeals4 ,sec4 #ede4 ,special trial counsel of the ,department of the ,air ,force4 ,sec4 #edf4 ,independent investigation of sexual harassment4 ,sec4 #edg4 ,primary prevention research agenda and workforce4 ,sec4 #edh4 ,limitation on availability of funds for relocation of ,army ,,cid special agent training course4 ,sec4 #edi4 ,review of titling and indexing practices of the ,army and certain other organizations4 ,sec4 #edi;,a4 ,briefing and report on resourcing required for implementation of military justice reform4 ,sec4 #edi;,b4 ,report on sharing information with counsel for victims of offenses under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 ,sec4 #edi;,c4 ,dissemination of civilian legal services information4 ,subtitle ,f--,member ,education ,sec4 #eea4 ,authorization of certain support for military service academy foundations4 ,sec4 #eeb4 ,individuals from the ,district of ,columbia who may be considered for appointment to military service academies4 ,sec4 #eec4 ,agreement by a cadet or midshipman to play professional sport constitutes a breach of agreement to serve as an officer4 ,sec4 #eed4 ,naval ,postgraduate ,school and ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology3 terms of ,provosts and ,chief ,academic ,officers4 ,sec4 #eee4 ,naval ,postgraduate ,school3 attendance by enlisted members4 ,sec4 #eef4 ,modification of annual report on demographics of military service academy applicants4 ,sec4 #eeg4 ,study and report on professional military education4 ,sec4 #eeh4 ,report on treatment of ,china in curricula of professional military education4 ,subtitle ,g--,member ,training and ,transition ,sec4 #efa4 ,codification of ,skillbridge program4 ,sec4 #efb4 ,pilot program on remote personnel processing in the ,army4 ,sec4 #efc4 ,annual report on members separating from active duty who file claims for disability benefits4 ,sec4 #efd4 ,female members of certain ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense in ,,stem4 ,subtitle ,h--,military ,family ,readiness and ,dependents' ,education ,sec4 #ega4 ,clarification and expansion of authorization of support for chaplain-led programs for members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #egb4 ,pilot program to expand eligibility for enrollment at domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools3 extension2 report4 ,sec4 #egc4 ,commercial air waiver for next of kin regarding transportation of remains of casualties4 ,sec4 #egd4 ,certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of military and civilian personnel4 ,sec4 #ege4 ,assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of members of the ,armed ,forces with enrollment changes due to base closures1 force structure changes1 or force relocations4 ,sec4 #egf4 ,pilot program on hiring of special needs inclusion coordinators for ,department of ,defense child development centers4 ,sec4 #egg4 ,promotion of certain child care assistance4 ,sec4 #egh4 ,industry roundtable on military spouse hiring4 ,sec4 #egi4 ,recommendations for the improvement of the ,military ,interstate ,children's ,compact4 ,sec4 #egi;,a4 ,feasibility of inclusion of au pairs in pilot program to provide financial assistance to members of the ,armed ,forces for in-home child care4 ,sec4 #egi;,b4 ,briefing on policies regarding single parents serving as members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #egi;,c4 ,public reporting on certain military child care programs4 ,sec4 #egi;,d4 ,briefing on verification of eligible federally connected children for purposes of ,federal impact aid programs4 ,sec4 #egi;,e4 ,sense of ,congress on rights of parents of children attending schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 ,subtitle ,i--,decorations1 ,awards1 and ,other ,honors ,sec4 #eha4 ,clarification of procedure for boards for the correction of military records to review determinations regarding certain decorations4 ,sec4 #ehb4 ,authorizations for certain awards4 ,sec4 #ehc4 ,posthumous appointment of ,ulysses ,s4 ,grant to grade of ,general of the ,armies of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #ehd4 ,enhanced information related to awarding of the ,purple ,heart4 ,subtitle ,j--,miscellaneous ,reports and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #eia4 ,report on non-citizen members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #eib4 ,notification on manning of afloat naval forces3 modifications2 codification4 ,sec4 #eic4 ,clarification of authority of ,,ncmaf to update ,chaplains ,hill at ,arlington ,national ,cemetery4 ,sec4 #eid4 ,disinterment of remains of ,andrew ,chabrol from ,arlington ,national ,cemetery4 ,sec4 #eie4 ,pilot program on safe storage of personally owned firearms4 ,sec4 #eif4 ,pilot program on car sharing on remote or isolated military installations4 ,sec4 #eig4 ,briefing on the effects of economic inflation on members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #eih4 ,study on improvement of access to voting for members of the ,armed ,forces overseas4 ,sec4 #eii4 ,report on incidence of military suicides by military job code4 ,sec4 #eii;,a4 ,report on efforts to prevent and respond to deaths by suicide in the ,navy4 ,sec4 #eii;,b4 ,report on officer personnel management and the development of the professional military ethic of the ,space ,force4 ,a ,officer ,personnel ,policy #eja4 ,authorized strengths for ,space ,force officers on active duty in grades of major1 lieutenant colonel1 and colonel ,the table in subsection 7a77#a7 of section #ebc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the items relating to the ,marine ,corps new items relating to the total number of commissioned officers 7excluding officers in categories specified in subsection 7b7 of such section7 serving on active duty in the ,space ,force in the grades of major1 lieutenant colonel1 and colonel1 respectively1 as follows3 #c1ijja1jafghbbcd #d1cjja1acehgcbfb #e1jjja1beihdecae #g1jjja1feia1jdedae #aj1jjjb1beia1cdeefe 4 #ejb4 ,distribution of commissioned officers on active duty in general officer and flag officer grades ,section #ebe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking as follows3 and inserting an em dash2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,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#e7 in the ,space ,force1 if that appointment would result in more than-- 7,a7 #b officers in the grade of general2 7,b7 #g officers in a grade above the grade of major general2 or 7,c7 #f officers in the grade of major general402 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking and ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking or ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking or ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps and inserting ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps1 or ,chief of ,space ,operations4 #ejc4 ,redistribution of ,naval officers serving on active duty in the grades of ,o-#h and ,o-#i ,subsection 7a77#c7 of section #ebe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ejb1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #cc and inserting #cd2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking #ej and inserting #di4 #ejd4 ,authorized strength after ,december #ca1 #bjbb3 general officers and flag officers on active duty ,section #ebf;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 and ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bbj and inserting #bah2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #aea and inserting #adi2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #ahg and inserting #agj2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,for the ,space ,force1 #ba4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,for the ,space ,force1 #f4 4 #eje4 ,extension of grade retention for certain officers awaiting retirement ,section #fja7;b77#e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking retirement1 but not for more than #fj days4 and inserting the following3 8retirement1 but-- 7,a7 subject to subparagraph 7,b71 not for more than #fj days2 and 7,b7 with respect to an officer awaiting retirement following not less than one year of consecutive deployment outside of the ,united ,states to a combat zone 7as defined in section #aab7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 or in support of a contingency operation1 not for more than #ij days4 4 #ejf4 ,exclusion of officers serving as lead special trial counsel from limitations on authorized strengths for general and flag officers ,during the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the limitations in section #ebf;a7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ejd1 shall not apply to a general or flag officer serving in the position of lead special trial counsel pursuant to an appointment under section #ajdd;f7a77#b7 of such title4 #ejg4 ,constructive service credit for certain officers of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,constructive service credit for warrant officers ,section #egb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7a7 before ,for the purposes2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall credit a person who is receiving an original appointment as a warrant officer in the regular component of an armed force under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary concerned1 and who has advanced education or training or special experience1 with constructive service for such education1 training1 or experience1 as follows3 7#a7 ,for special training or experience in a particular warrant officer field designated by the ,secretary concerned1 if such training or experience is directly related to the operational needs of the armed force concerned1 as determined by such ,secretary concerned4 7#b7 ,for advanced education in a warrant officer field designated by the ,secretary concerned1 if such education is directly related to the operational needs of the armed force concerned1 as determined by such ,secretary concerned4 4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the amendments made by subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 the evaluation of such amendments by the ,secretary2 7#b7 the estimate of the ,secretary regarding how many individuals are eligible for credit under subsection 7b7 of such section1 as added by subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 the determination of the ,secretary whether existing special pay for such members is adequate4 #ejh4 ,improvements to the selection of warrant officers in the military departments for promotion 7a7 ,promotion by selection boards3 recommendation2 exclusion from consideration ,section #ege of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7e7 7#a7 ,in selecting the warrant officers to be recommended for promotion1 a selection board shall1 when authorized by the ,secretary concerned1 recommend warrant officers of particular merit1 pursuant to guidelines and procedures prescribed by the ,secretary concerned1 from among those warrant officers selected for promotion1 to be placed higher on the promotion list contained in the report of such board under section #egf7;c7 of this title4 7#b7 ,a selection board may recommend that a warrant officer be placed higher on a promotion list under paragraph 7#a7 only if the warrant officer receives the recommendation of at least a majority of the members of the board1 unless the ,secretary concerned establishes an alternative requirement4 ,any such alternate requirement shall be furnished to the board as part of the guidelines furnished to the board under section #egf of this title4 7#c7 ,for the warrant officers recommended to be placed higher on a promotion list under paragraph 7#a71 the board shall recommend the order in which those warrant officers should be placed on the list4 7f7 7#a7 ,upon the request of a warrant officer1 the ,secretary concerned may exclude the warrant officer from consideration for promotion under this section4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary concerned may approve a request of a warrant officer under paragraph 7#a7 only if-- 7,a7 the basis for the request is to allow the officer to complete-- 7i7 an assignment in support of career progression2 7ii7 advanced education2 7iii7 an assignment such ,secretary determines is of significant value to the ,armed ,force concerned2 or 7iv7 a career progression requirement delayed by an assignment or education2 7,b7 such ,secretary determines that such exclusion from consideration is in the best interest of the ,armed ,force concerned2 and 7,c7 the officer has not previously failed of selection for promotion to the grade for which the officer requests exclusion from consideration4 4 7b7 ,priority for promotion of warrant officers in report of selection board ,subsection 7c7 of section #egf of such title is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,the names of warrant officers selected for promotion under this section shall be arranged in the report of such board in the following order of priority3 7#a7 ,warrant officers recommended under section #ege7;e7 of this title to be placed higher on the promotion list1 in the order in which the board determines4 7#b7 ,warrant officers otherwise recommended for promotion1 in the order of seniority on the warrant officer active-duty list4 4 7c7 ,promotions3 how made2 effective date ,section #egh7;a7 of such title is amended by striking of the seniority of such officers on the warrant officer active-duty list and inserting set forth in section #egf7;c7 of this title4 #eji4 ,advice and consent requirement for waivers of mandatory retirement for ,superintendents of military service academies 7a7 ,united ,states ,military ,academy ,section #gcba7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,in the event a waiver under this subsection is granted1 the subsequent nomination and appointment of such officer having served as ,superintendent of the ,academy to a further assignment in lieu of retirement shall be subject to the advice and consent of the ,senate44 7b7 ,united ,states ,naval ,academy ,section #hcga7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,in the event a waiver under this subsection is granted1 the subsequent nomination and appointment of such officer having served as ,superintendent of the ,academy to a further assignment in lieu of retirement shall be subject to the advice and consent of the ,senate44 7c7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy ,section #icba7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,in the event a waiver under this subsection is granted1 the subsequent nomination and appointment of such officer having served as ,superintendent of the ,academy to a further assignment in lieu of retirement shall be subject to the advice and consent of the ,senate44 #eji;,a4 ,modification of reports on ,air ,force personnel performing duties of a ,nuclear and ,missile ,operations ,officer 7#ac,n7 ,section #ejf7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #afhb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#h7 as paragraph 7#i72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following new paragraph 7#h73 7#h7 ,a staffing plan for managing personnel in the #ac,n career field as the ,air ,force transitions from the ,minuteman ,,iii weapon system to the ,sentinel weapon system4 4 #eji;,b4 ,assessments of staffing in the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and other ,department of ,defense headquarters offices 7a7 ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct an assessment of staffing of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 ,such assessment shall including the following elements3 7#a7 ,a validation of every military staff billet assigned to the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense against existing military personnel requirements4 7#b7 ,the estimated effect of returning #ae percent of such military staff billets to operational activities of the ,armed ,forces concerned1 over a period of #cf months1 would have on the office of the ,secretary of ,defense and other ,department of ,defense ,headquarters ,offices4 7#c7 ,a plan and milestones for how reductions described in paragraph 7#b7 would occur1 a schedule for such reductions1 and the process by which the billets would be returned to the operational activities of the ,armed ,forces concerned4 7b7 ,office of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff ,the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall conduct an assessment of staffing of the ,office of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 ,such assessment shall including the following elements3 7#a7 ,a validation of every military staff billet assigned to the ,office of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff against existing military personnel requirements4 7#b7 ,the estimated effect of returning #ae percent of such military staff billets to operational activities of the ,armed ,forces concerned1 over a period of #cf months1 would have on the office of the ,joint ,staff and the ,chairman's ,controlled ,activities and other related ,joint ,staff ,headquarters ,offices4 7#c7 ,a plan and milestones for how reductions described in paragraph 7#b7 would occur1 a schedule for such reductions1 and the process by which the billets would be returned to the operational activities of the ,armed ,forces concerned4 7c7 ,interim briefing and report 7#a7 ,interim briefing ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives an interim briefing on the assessments under subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the assessments under subsections 7a7 and 7b74 ,such report shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a validation of every military staff billet assigned to the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,joint ,staff to include the ,chairman's ,controlled ,activities against existing military personnel requirements4 7,b7 ,the methodology and process through which such validation was performed4 7,c7 ,relevant statistical analysis on military billet fill rates against validated requirements4 7,d7 ,an analysis of unvalidated military billets currently performing staff support functions1 7,e7 ,the rationale for why unvalidated military billets may be required4 7,f7 ,the cost of military staff filling both validated and unvalidated billets4 7,g7 ,lessons learned through the military billet validation process and statistical analysis under subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,f74 7,h7 ,any other matters the ,secretary determines relevant to understanding the use of military staff billets described in subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7,i7 ,any legislative1 policy or budgetary recommendations of the ,secretary related to the subject matter of the report4 #eji;,c4 ,,gao review of certain officer performance evaluations 7a7 ,review required ,not later than one year after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall review the officer performance reports of each ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of a ,secretary of a military department in order to-- 7#a7 study the fitness report systems used for the performance evaluation of officers2 and 7#b7 provide to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments recommendations regarding how to improve such systems4 7b7 ,elements ,the review required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the effectiveness of the fitness report systems at evaluating and documenting the performance of officers4 7#b7 ,a comparison of the fitness report systems for officers of each ,armed ,force described in subsection 7a7 with best practices for performance evaluations used by public- and private-sector organizations4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the value of fitness reports in providing useful information to officer promotion boards4 7#d7 ,an analysis of the value of fitness reports in providing useful feedback to officers being evaluated4 7#e7 ,recommendations to improve the fitness report systems to-- 7,a7 increase its effectiveness at accurately evaluating and documenting the performance of officers2 7,b7 provide more useful information to officer promotion boards2 and 7,c7 provide more useful feedback regarding evaluated officers4 7c7 ,access to data and records ,the ,secretaries of the military departments shall provide to the ,comptroller ,general sufficient resources and access to technical data1 individuals1 organizations1 and records that the ,comptroller ,general requires to complete the review under this section4 7d7 ,submission to ,secretaries ,upon completing the review under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments a report on the results of the review4 7e7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments receive the report under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 an unaltered copy of such report2 and 7#b7 any comments of the ,secretary regarding such report4 #eji;,d4 ,study of chaplains 7a7 ,study required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a study of the roles and responsibilities of chaplains4 7b7 ,elements ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the resources 7including funding1 administrative support1 and personnel7 available to support religious programs4 7#b7 ,inclusion of chaplains in resiliency1 suicide prevention1 wellness1 and other related programs4 7#c7 ,the role of chaplains in embedded units1 headquarters activities4 and military treatment facilities4 7#d7 ,recruitment and retention of chaplains4 7#e7 ,an analysis of the number of hours chaplains spend in roles including pastoral care1 religious services1 counseling1 and administration4 7#f7 ,the results of any surveys that have assessed the roles1 responsibilities and satisfaction of chaplains4 7#g7 ,a review of the personnel requirements for chaplains during fiscal years #bjac through #bjbb4 7#h7 ,challenges to the abilities of chaplains to offer ministry services4 ,b ,reserve ,component ,management #eaa4 ,inclusion of additional information on the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps in reports accompanying the national defense strategy ,section #aac7m7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating the second paragraph 7#h7 as paragraph 7#aa72 7#b7 by redesignating the first paragraph 7#h71 as paragraph 7#aj72 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g7 paragraphs 7#g71 7#h71 and 7#i71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraphs3 7#e7 ,the number of ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps scholarships awarded during the fiscal year covered by the report1 disaggregated by gender1 race1 and ethnicity1 for each military department4 7#f7 ,the program completion rates and program withdrawal rates of ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps scholarship recipients during the fiscal year covered by the report1 disaggregated by gender1 race1 and ethnicity1 for each military department4 4 #eab4 ,expansion of eligibility to serve as an instructor in the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 and 7g7 as subsections 7g7 and 7h71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection3 7f7 7#a7 ,instead of1 or in addition to1 detailing officers and noncommissioned officers on active duty under subsection 7c77#a7 or authorizing the employment of retired officers and noncommissioned officers under subsection 7d7 or 7e71 the ,secretary of the military department concerned may authorize qualified institutions to employ as administrators and instructors in the program officers or noncommissioned officers who-- 7,a7 7i7 receive honorable discharges-- 7,i7 after completing at least eight years of service2 and 7,,ii7 not longer than five years before applying for such employment2 or 7ii7 7,i7 are in an active status2 and 7,,ii7 who are not yet eligible for retired pay2 and 7,b7 apply for such employment4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall pay to the institution an amount equal to one-half of the amount to be paid to an instructor pursuant to the ,,jrotc ,instructor ,pay ,scale for any period4 7#c7 ,notwithstanding the limitation in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of the military department concerned may pay to the institution more than one-half of the amount paid to the member by the institution if1 as determined by such ,secretary-- 7,a7 the institution is in an educationally and economically deprived area2 and 7,b7 such action is in the national interest4 7#d7 ,payments under this subsection shall be made from funds appropriated for that purpose4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned may require an officer or noncommissioned officer employed under this subsection to transfer to the ,individual ,ready ,reserve as a condition of such employment4 4 7b7 ,briefing ,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 ,house of ,representatives a briefing regarding-- 7#a7 the number of instructors employed pursuant to the amendment made by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 costs to the ,federal ,government arising from such employment4 #eac4 ,backdating of effective date of rank for reserve officers in the ,national ,guard due to undue delays in ,federal recognition ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #adcjh7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,if there is a delay in extending ,federal recognition in the next higher grade in the ,army ,national ,guard or the ,air ,national ,guard to a reserve commissioned officer of the ,army or the ,air ,force that exceeds #ajj days from the date the ,national ,guard ,bureau deems such officer's application for ,federal recognition to be completely submitted by the ,state and ready for review at the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 and the delay was not attributable to the action or inaction of such officer-- 7,a7 in the event of ,state promotion with an effective date before ,january #a1 #bjbd1 the effective date of the promotion concerned under paragraph 7#a7 may be adjusted to a date determined by the ,secretary concerned1 but not earlier than the effective date of the ,state promotion2 and 7,b7 in the event of ,state promotion with an effective date on or after ,january #a1 #bjbd1 the effective date of the promotion concerned under paragraph 7#a7 shall be adjusted by the ,secretary concerned to the later of-- 7i7 the date the ,national ,guard ,bureau deems such officer's application for ,federal recognition to be completely submitted by the ,state and ready for review at the ,national ,guard ,bureau2 and 7ii7 the date on which the officer occupies a billet in the next higher grade4 4 #ead4 ,inspections of the ,national ,guard 7a7 ,element ,subsection 7a7 of section #aje of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 the units and members of the ,army ,national ,guard or ,air ,national ,guard comply with ,federal law and policy applicable to the ,national ,guard1 including policies issued by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the military department concerned1 or the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau4 4 7b7 ,report ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the implementation of paragraph 7#h7 of such subsection1 as added by subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the number of inspections conducted that included determinations under such paragraph4 7#b7 ,with regard to each such inspection-- 7,a7 the date2 7,b7 the unit of the ,army ,national ,guard or the ,air ,national ,guard inspected2 7,c7 the officer who conducted such inspection2 and 7,d7 the determination of the officer whether the unit was in compliance with ,federal law and policy applicable to the ,national ,guard4 #eae4 ,authority to waive requirement that performance of ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty at the request of a ,governor may not interfere with certain duties 7a7 ,in general ,section #cbh7;b7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,waiver authority 7#a7 ,notwithstanding section #aja7;d77#f77;,a7 of title #aj and subsection 7b7 of this section1 the ,governor of a ,state or the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 or the ,virgin ,islands1 or the commanding general of the ,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard1 as the case may be1 may1 at the request of the ,secretary concerned1 order a member of the ,national ,guard to perform ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty for purposes of performing training of the regular components of the armed forces as the primary duty4 7#b7 ,training performed under paragraph 7#a7 must be in compliance with the requirements of section #ejb7;f77#b77;,b77i7 of this title4 7#c7 ,no more than #ajj personnel may be granted a waiver by a ,secretary concerned under paragraph 7#a7 at a time4 7#d7 ,the authority under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on ,october #a1 #bjbd4 4 7b7 ,briefing on performance of training as primary duty ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall each submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing describing how many members of the ,national ,guard are performing ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty for purposes of performing training of the regular components of the ,armed ,forces as primary duty4 7c7 ,briefing on end strength requirements ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall each submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing outlining the end strength requirement going forward for ,active ,guard and ,reserve forces of the ,national ,guard impacted by subsection 7c7 of section #cbh7;b7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section4 #eaf4 ,continued ,national ,guard support for ,fire,guard program ,section #eae of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha71 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7a7 ,in general4-- before ,until2 7#b7 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbi2 7#c7 by striking support and inserting carry out2 7#d7 by striking personnel of the ,california ,national ,guard and inserting ,national ,guard personnel 7including from the ,colorado ,national ,guard and the ,california ,national ,guard72 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,transfer ,until the date specified in subsection 7a71 no component 7including any analytical responsibility7 of the ,fire,guard program may be transferred from the ,department of ,defense to another entity4 ,if the ,secretary seeks to make such a transfer1 the ,secretary shall1 at least three years before such transfer1 provide to the appropriate congressional committees a written report and briefing that detail-- 7#a7 plans of the ,secretary for such transfer2 and 7#b7 how such transfer will sustain and improve detection and monitoring of wildfires4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7#d7 ,the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 #eag4 ,enhancement of ,national ,guard ,youth ,challenge ,program ,section #eaf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 is amended1 in subsection 7a71 by striking fiscal year #bjbb and inserting fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc4 #eah4 ,notice to ,congress before certain actions regarding units of certain reserve components 7a7 ,notice required2 elements ,the ,secretary of a military department may not take any covered action regarding a covered unit until the day that is #fj days after the ,secretary of a military department submits to ,congress notice of such covered action4 ,such notice shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an analysis of how the covered action would improve readiness4 7#b7 ,a description of how the covered action would align with the ,national ,defense ,strategy and the supporting strategies of each military departments4 7#c7 ,a description of any proposed organizational change associated with the covered action and how the covered action will affect the relationship of administrative1 operational1 or tactical control responsibilities of the covered unit4 7#d7 ,the projected cost and any projected long-term cost savings of the covered action4 7#e7 ,a detailed description of any requirements for new infrastructure or relocation of equipment and assets necessary for the covered action4 7#f7 ,a description of how the covered activity will affect the ability of the covered ,armed ,force to accomplish its current mission4 7b7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply to any step to perform covered action regarding a covered unit on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered action means any of the following3 7,a7 ,to deactivate4 7,b7 ,to reassign4 7,c7 ,to move the home station4 7#b7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means the following3 7,a7 ,the ,army4 7,b7 ,the ,navy4 7,c7 ,the ,marine ,corps4 7,d7 ,the ,air ,force4 7,e7 ,the ,space ,force4 7#c7 ,the term covered unit means a unit of a reserve component of a covered ,armed ,force4 #eai4 ,independent study on ,federal recognition of ,national ,guard officers 7a7 ,independent study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a study on the ,national ,guard commissioned officer and warrant officer promotion system and provide recommendations to the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of the ,air ,force1 the ,department of the ,army1 the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 and individual ,state ,national ,guard commands4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall include a comprehensive review and assessment of the following3 7,a7 ,reasons for delays in processing personnel actions for ,federal recognition of ,state ,national ,guard member promotions4 7,b7 ,the ,federal recognition process used to extend ,federal recognition to ,state promotions4 7,c7 ,best practices among the various ,state ,national ,guards for managing their requirements under the existing ,national ,guard promotion system4 7,d7 ,possible improvements to requirements1 policies1 procedures1 workflow1 or resources to reduce the processing time for ,federal recognition of state promotions4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the feasibility of developing or adopting a commercially available solution for an integrated enterprise information technology system for managing ,national ,guard officer and warrant officer promotions that allows seamless transition for promotions as they move through review at the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 the ,department of the ,army1 the ,department of the ,air ,force1 and the ,department of ,defense4 7,f7 ,possible metrics to evaluate effectiveness of any recommendations made4 7,g7 ,possible remedies for undue delays in ,federal recognition1 including adjustment to the effective date of promotion beyond current statutory authorities4 7,h7 ,any other matters the federally funded research and development center determines relevant4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,the contract under paragraph 7#a7 shall require the federally funded research and development center that conducts the study under the contract to submit to the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the ,army1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 and the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau a report on the results of the study4 7,b7 ,submission to ,congress ,upon receiving the report required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit an unedited copy of the report results to the congressional defense committees within #cj days of receiving the report from the federally funded research and development corporation4 7b7 ,reporting requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until the date specified in paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force as appropriate1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report detailing the current status of the ,federal recognition process for ,national ,guard promotions4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,an update on efforts to transition to fully digital processes in accordance with recommendations made pursuant to subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,the average processing time for personnel actions related to ,federal recognition of reserve commissioned officer promotions in the ,army and ,air ,national ,guards1 respectively1 including the time in days from the date at which the ,national ,guard ,bureau received the promotion until the date at which ,federal recognition was granted4 7,c7 ,the average time it took during the previous fiscal year to extend ,federal recognition4 7,d7 ,the number of ,army and ,air ,national ,guard officers who experienced ,federal recognition delays greater than #ij days in the previous fiscal year4 7,e7 ,a summary of any additional resources or authorities needed to further streamline the ,federal recognition processes to reduce average ,federal recognition processing time to #ij days or fewer4 7,f7 ,any other information that the ,secretaries concerned deem relevant4 7#c7 ,expiration of annual reporting requirement ,the date referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is such time as the average processing time for personnel actions described under this subsection is reduced to #ij days or fewer for each of the ,army and ,air ,national ,guards4 #eai;,a4 ,review and update of report on geographic dispersion of ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps 7a7 ,report3 review2 update ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall review and update the #bjag report from the ,,rand ,corporation titled ,geographic and ,demographic ,representativeness of ,junior ,reserve ,officer ,training ,corps 7,library of ,congress ,control ,number3 #bjagiejdbc74 7b7 ,elements ,the report updated under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of whether there is adequate representation in1 and reasonable access to1 units of the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps 7hereinafter1 ,,jrotc7 for students in all regions of the of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the estimated cost and time to increase the number of units of ,,jrotc to ensure adequate representation and reasonable access described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,recommendations to increase adequate representation and reasonable access described in paragraph 7#a7 in areas of the ,united ,states that the ,secretary of ,defense determines lack such adequate representation and reasonable access4 7c7 ,submission ,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 the report updated under this section4 #eai;,b4 ,briefing on duties of the ,army ,interagency ,training and ,education ,center ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,homeland ,defense and ,global ,security and the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing that includes-- 7#a7 an organizational plan and an estimate of the annual costs necessary for the ,army ,interagency ,training and ,education ,center to carry out duties assigned to it by the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau2 and 7#b7 the staffing requirements needed to adequately staff such duties4 ,c ,general ,service ,authorities and ,military ,records #eba4 ,consideration of adverse information by special selection review boards ,section #fbh;a7a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7,a7 before ,if the ,secretary concerned2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a ,secretary concerned from deferring consideration of adverse information concerning an officer subject to this section until the next regularly scheduled promotion board applicable to such officer1 in lieu of furnishing such adverse information to a special selection review board under this section4 4 #ebb4 ,expansion of eligibility for direct acceptance of gifts by members of the ,armed ,forces and ,department of ,defense and ,coast ,guard employees and their families ,section #bfja;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 that results in enrollment in a ,warriors in ,transition program1 as defined in section #gch7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note72 or 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking paragraph 7#a71 7#b7 or 7#c7 of4 #ebc4 ,limitation of extension of period of active duty for a member who accepts a fellowship1 scholarship1 or grant 7a7 ,limitation ,subsection 7b7 of section #bfjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking at least4 7b7 ,modernization ,subsection 7a7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking or his designee and inserting 7or an individual designated by the ,president72 and 7,b7 by striking him and inserting the member2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking his field and inserting the field of the member2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking his recognized potential for future career service and inserting the recognized potential for future career service of the member2 and 7#d7 in the matter following paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking his both places it appears and inserting the member's2 and 7,b7 by striking him and inserting the member4 #ebd4 ,expansion of mandatory characterizations of administrative discharges of certain members on the basis of failure to receive ,,covid-#ai vaccine ,section #gcf7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,during the period of time beginning on ,august #bd1 #bjba1 and ending on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 any and inserting ,any2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 in the case of a covered member receiving an administrative discharge before completing the first #ahj continuous days of active duty1 uncharacterized4 4 #ebe4 ,rescission of ,,covid-#ai vaccination mandate ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall rescind the mandate that members of the ,armed ,forces be vaccinated against ,,covid-#ai pursuant to the memorandum dated ,august #bd1 #bjba1 regarding ,mandatory ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai ,vaccination of ,department of ,defense ,service ,members4 #ebf4 ,temporary exemption from end strength grade restrictions for the ,space ,force ,section #eag and section #ebc 7as amended by section #eja of this ,act7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the ,space ,force until ,january #a1 #bjbd4 #ebg4 ,notification to next of kin upon the death of a member of the ,armed ,forces3 study2 update2 training2 report 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the notification processes of the next of kin upon the death of a member of the ,armed ,forces4 ,in conducting the study1 the ,secretary shall identify the following elements3 7#a7 ,the time it takes for such notification to occur after such death1 recovery of remains1 and identification of remains4 ,such time shall be determined through an analysis of data regarding cases involving such notifications4 7#b7 ,the effect of media 7including social media7 and other forms of communication on such processes4 7#c7 ,means by which the ,secretary may improve such processes to reduce the time described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,any legislative recommendations of the ,secretary to improve such processes to reduce the time described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,update ,upon completion of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall review and update training and education materials regarding such processes1 implementing means described in subsection 7a77#c74 7c7 ,operational training ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall include a training exercise1 using materials updated 7including lessons learned7 under subsection 7b71 regarding a death described in this section in each major exercise conducted by such ,secretary or the ,secretary of ,defense4 7d7 ,report ,not later 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 ,house of ,representatives a report containing-- 7#a7 the results of the study2 7#b7 a description of the update under subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 lessons learned1 as described in subsection 7c74 #ebh4 ,gender-neutral fitness physical readiness standards for military occupational specialties of the ,army ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall-- 7#a7 establish gender-neutral physical readiness standards that ensure soldiers can perform the duties of their respective military occupational specialties2 and 7#b7 provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing describing the methodology used to determine the standards established under paragraph 7#a74 #ebi4 ,recurring report regarding ,,covid-#ai mandate 7a7 ,report required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a recurring report regarding the requirement that a member of the ,armed ,forces shall receive a vaccination against ,,covid-#ai4 ,each such report may not contain any personally identifiable information1 and shall contain the following3 7#a7 ,with regard to religious exemptions to such requirement-- 7,a7 the number of such exemptions for which members applied2 7,b7 the number of such religious exemptions denied2 7,c7 the reasons for such denials2 7,d7 the number of members denied such a religious exemption who complied with the requirement2 and 7,e7 the number of members denied such a religious exemption who did not comply with the requirement who were separated1 and with what characterization4 7#b7 ,with regard to medical exemptions to such requirement-- 7,a7 the number of such medical exemptions for which members applied2 7,b7 the number of such medical exemptions denied2 7,c7 the reasons for such denials2 7,d7 the number of members denied such a medical exemption who complied with the requirement2 and 7,e7 the number of members denied such a medical exemption who did not comply with the requirement who were separated1 and with what characterization4 7b7 ,frequency2 termination ,the ,secretary shall submit the first such report not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every #ij days thereafter until the first of the following to occur3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense lifts such requirement4 7#b7 ,the day that is two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ecj4 ,sense of ,congress regarding women involuntarily separated from the ,armed ,forces due to pregnancy or parenthood 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,in ,june #aidh1 ,congress enacted the ,women's ,armed ,services ,integration ,act of #aidh1 which formally authorized the appointment and enlistment of women in the regular components of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,with the expansion of the ,armed ,forces to include women1 the possibility arose for the first time that members of the regular components of the ,armed ,forces could become pregnant4 7#c7 ,the response to such possibilities and actualities was ,executive ,order #ajbdj1 signed by ,president ,harry ,s4 ,truman in #aiea1 which granted the ,armed ,forces the authority to involuntarily separate or discharge a woman if she became pregnant1 gave birth to a child1 or became a parent by adoption or a stepparent4 7#d7 ,the ,armed ,forces responded to the ,executive order by systematically discharging any woman in the ,armed ,forces who became pregnant4 7#e7 ,the ,armed ,forces were required to offer women who were involuntarily separated or discharged due to pregnancy the opportunity to request retention in the military4 7#f7 ,the ,armed ,forces may not have provided required separation benefits1 counseling1 or assistance to the members of the ,armed ,forces who were separated or discharged due to pregnancy4 7#g7 ,thousands of members of the ,armed ,forces were involuntarily separated or discharged from the ,armed ,forces as a result of pregnancy4 7#h7 ,such involuntary separation or discharge from the ,armed ,forces on the basis of pregnancy was challenged in ,federal district court by ,stephanie ,crawford in #aige1 whose legal argument stated that this practice violated her constitutional right to due process of law4 7#i7 ,the ,court of ,appeals for the ,second ,circuit ruled in ,stephanie ,crawford's favor in #aigf and found that ,executive ,order #ajbdj and any regulations relating to the ,armed ,forces that made separation or discharge mandatory due to pregnancy were unconstitutional4 7#aj7 ,by #aigf1 all regulations that permitted involuntary separation or discharge of a member of the ,armed ,forces because of pregnancy or any form of parenthood were rescinded4 7#aa7 ,today1 women comprise #ag percent of the ,armed ,forces1 and many are parents1 including #ab percent of whom are single parents4 7#ab7 ,while military parents face many hardships1 today's ,armed ,forces provide various lengths of paid family leave for mothers and fathers1 for both birth and adoption of children4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that women who served in the ,armed ,forces before ,february #bc1 #aigf1 should not have been involuntarily separated or discharged due to pregnancy or parenthood4 ,d ,recruitment and ,retention #eca4 ,treatment of personally identifiable information regarding prospective recruits 7a7 ,treatment of personally identifiable information ,section #ejc7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 ,,pii regarding a prospective recruit collected or compiled under this subsection shall be kept confidential1 and a person who has had access to such ,,pii may not disclose the information except for purposes of this section or other purpose authorized by law4 7#d7 ,in the course of conducting a recruiting campaign1 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7,a7 notify a prospective recruit of data collection policies of the armed force concerned2 and 7,b7 permit the prospective recruit to elect not to participate in such data collection4 7#e7 ,in this subsection1 the term ,,pii means personally identifiable information4 4 7b7 ,pilot program on recruiting 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may conduct a pilot program 7such a program shall be referred to as a ,military ,recruiting ,modernization ,program7 to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of collecting and using ,,pri with modern technologies to allow the ,secretary to more effectively and efficiently use recruiting resources4 7#b7 ,treatment of prospective recruit information ,,pri collected under a pilot program under this subsection-- 7,a7 may be used by the ,armed ,forces and entities into which the ,secretary has entered into an agreement regarding military recruitment only for purposes of military recruitment2 7,b7 shall be kept confidential4 7,c7 may not be maintained more than three years after collection2 and 7#c7 ,opt-out ,a pilot program under this subsection may allow a prospective recruit to opt-out of the collection of ,,pri regarding such prospective recruit4 7#d7 ,termination ,any such pilot program shall terminate three years after implementation4 7#e7 ,interim briefing ,not later than #ij days after the implementing a pilot program under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the pilot program4 ,such briefing shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the definition1 prescribed by the ,secretary1 of ,,pri4 7,b7 ,how the ,secretary intends to handle privacy concerns related to the collection of ,,pri4 7,c7 ,legal concerns over the collection1 use1 and maintenance of ,,pri4 7#f7 ,final report ,not later than #abj days after the completion of a pilot program under this subsection1 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 on the pilot program4 ,such report shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a summary of whether and how the pilot program modernized recruiting efforts4 7,b7 ,a description of any efficiencies identified under the pilot program4 7,c7 ,any violations of privacy laws arising from the pilot program4 7,d7 ,legislative recommendations of the ,under ,secretary arising from this pilot program4 7#g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7,a7 ,the term ,,pri means information1 prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 regarding a prospective recruit4 7,b7 ,the term prospective recruit means an individual who is eligible to join the ,armed ,forces and is-- 7i7 #ag years of age or older2 or 7ii7 in the eleventh grade 7or its equivalent7 or higher4 #ecb4 ,revival and extension of temporary authority for targeted recruitment incentives ,section #ebb7;h7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note7 is-- 7#a7 is revived to read as it did immediately before its expiration on ,december #ca1 #bjbj2 and 7#b7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the semicolon and inserting a comma2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjbj and inserting #bjbe4 #ecc4 ,report on recruiting efforts of certain ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #abj days 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 ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on recruiting efforts of the covered ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,elements ,the report shall contain1 with regards to the covered ,armed ,forces during fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb1 the following elements3 7#a7 ,a comparison of-- 7,a7 the number of active duty enlistments from each geographic region2 7,b7 the number of recruiters stationed in each geographic region2 and 7,c7 advertising dollars spent in each geographic region1 including annual numbers and averages4 7#b7 ,a comparison of the number of active duty enlistments produced by each recruiting battalion1 recruiting district1 or recruiting region1 the number of recruiters stationed in each battalion1 and advertising dollars spent in support of each battalion1 including annual numbers and averages4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the geographic dispersion of enlistments by military occupational specialty4 7#d7 ,an analysis of the amount of ,federal funds spent on advertising per active duty enlistment by recruiting battalion1 recruiting district1 or recruiting region1 and a ranked list of those battalions from most efficient to least efficient4 7#e7 ,a comparison of the race1 religion1 sex1 education levels1 military occupational specialties1 and waivers for enlistment granted to enlistees by geographic region and recruiting battalion1 recruiting district1 or recruiting region of responsibility4 7#f7 ,an assessment of obstacles that recruiters face in the field1 including access to schools and administrative support4 7#g7 ,efforts the ,secretary of the military department concerned is taking to mitigate obstacles described in paragraph 7#f74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means an ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department4 7#b7 ,the term geographic region means a region used for the #bjbj decennial census4 #ecd4 ,review of marketing and recruiting of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,not later that ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 in consultation with experts determined by the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall evaluate the marketing and recruiting efforts of the ,department of ,defense to determine how to use social media and other technology platforms to convey to young people the opportunities and benefits of service in the covered ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,covered ,armed ,force defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,force means the following3 7#a7 ,the ,army4 7#b7 ,the ,navy4 7#c7 ,the ,marine ,corps4 7#d7 ,the ,air ,force4 7#e7 ,the ,space ,force4 #ece4 ,report on ,department of ,defense recruitment advertising to racial and ethnic minority communities ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to increase marketing and advertising to adequately reach racial and ethnic minority communities4 #ecf4 ,improving oversight of military recruitment practices in public secondary schools ,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 ,house of ,representatives a report on military recruitment practices in public secondary schools during calendar years #bjah through #bjbb1 including-- 7#a7 the zip codes of public secondary schools visited by military recruiters2 and 7#b7 the number of recruits from public secondary schools by zip code and local education agency4 #ecg4 ,best practices for the retention of certain female members of the ,armed ,forces ,the ,secretaries of the military departments shall share and implement best practices regarding the use of retention and exit survey data to identify barriers and lessons learned to improve the retention of female members of the ,armed ,forces under the jurisdiction of such ,secretaries4 #ech4 ,review of certain personnel policies of special operations forces 7a7 ,review required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct the covered officials to review 7and1 if a covered official determines it necessary1 update guidance and processes7 matters described in section #afg7;e77#b77;,j7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,the covered officials shall complete such review 7and update7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,elements of review ,the review and updates under subsection 7a7 shall address the respective roles of the military departments and the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command with respect to the following3 7#a7 ,coordination between special operations command and the military departments regarding recruiting and retention to ensure that personnel requirements of special operations forces and the military departments are met appropriately4 7#b7 ,opportunities for members of special operations forces to enroll in professional military education4 7#c7 ,promotion opportunities for members of special operations forces and an assessment of whether such opportunities are adequate to fulfill staffing requirements of special operations forces4 7#d7 ,data sharing between the military departments and special operations command with respect to special operations forces personnel4 7#e7 ,any other matter the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than #ij days after completing the review 7and any updates7 under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on such review and any resulting updates to guidance and processes4 ,the report shall also include any recommendations of the ,secretary regarding matters described in subsection 7a7 or 7b74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered officials means-- 7,a7 the ,secretaries of the military departments2 7,b7 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict2 and 7,c7 the ,commander of special operations command4 7#b7 ,the term special operations command has the meaning given that term in section #afg7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term special operations forces means the forces described in section #afg7;j7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eci4 ,support for members who perform duties regarding remotely piloted aircraft3 study2 report 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study to identify opportunities to provide more support services to1 and greater recognition of combat accomplishments of1 ,,rpa crew4 ,such study shall identify the following with respect to each covered ,armed ,force3 7#a7 ,safety policies applicable to crew of traditional aircraft that apply to ,,rpa crew4 7#b7 ,personnel policies1 including crew staffing and training practices1 applicable to crew of traditional aircraft that apply to ,,rpa crew4 7#c7 ,metrics the ,secretaries of the military departments use to evaluate the health of ,,rpa crew4 7#d7 ,incentive pay1 retention bonuses1 promotion rates1 and career advancement opportunities for ,,rpa crew4 7#e7 ,combat zone compensation available to ,,rpa crew4 7#f7 ,decorations and awards for combat available to ,,rpa crew4 7#g7 ,mental health care available to crew of traditional aircraft and ,,rpa crew who conduct combat operations4 7#h7 ,whether ,,rpa crew receive post-separation health 7including mental health7 care equivalent to crew of traditional aircraft4 7#i7 ,an explanation of any difference under paragraph 7#h74 7b7 ,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 ,house of ,representatives a report containing the following3 7#a7 ,the results of the study conducted under this section4 7#b7 ,any policy recommendations of the ,secretary regarding such results4 7#c7 ,progress made by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force in implementing the recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states in the following reports3 7,a7 ,,gao-#ai-aee1 titled ,unmanned ,aerial ,systems3 ,air ,force ,pilot ,promotion ,rates ,have ,increased but ,oversight ,process of ,some ,positions ,could ,be ,enhanced4 7,b7 ,,gao-#bj-cbj1 titled ,unmanned ,aerial ,systems3 ,air ,force ,should ,take ,additional ,steps to ,improve ,aircrew ,staffing and ,support4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means an ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department4 7#b7 ,the term ,,rpa crew means members of covered ,armed ,forces who perform duties relating to remotely piloted aircraft4 7#c7 ,the term traditional aircraft means fixed or rotary wing aircraft operated by an onboard pilot4 #eci;,a4 ,retention and recruitment of members of the ,army who specialize in air and missile defense systems 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall study efforts to retain and recruit members with military occupational specialties regarding air and missile defense systems of the ,army4 7b7 ,interim briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the status of the study4 7c7 ,final report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report that identifies steps the ,secretary of the ,army may take to improve such retention and recruitment4 ,e ,military ,justice and ,other ,legal ,matters #eda4 ,matters in connection with special trial counsel 7a7 ,definition of covered offense 7#a7 ,in general ,section #hja7ag77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #a7ag77;,a7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 as added by section #ecc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #afie71 is amended by striking section #ibj 7article #abj7 and inserting section #iai;a 7article #aai;a71 section #ibj 7article #abj71 section #ibj;a 7article #abj;a74 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section #ecc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #afie7 as provided in section #eci;,c of that ,act 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hja note7 and shall apply with respect to offenses that occur after that date4 7b7 ,inclusion of sexual harassment as covered offense 7#a7 ,in general ,section #hja7ag77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #a7ag77;,a7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 as added by section #ecc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #afie7 and amended by subsection 7a7 of this section1 is further amended-- 7,a7 by striking or2 and 7,b7 by striking of this title and inserting 1 or the standalone offense of sexual harassment punishable under section #icd 7article #acd7 of this title in each instance in which a formal complaint is made and such formal complaint is substantiated in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ,secretary concerned4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on ,january #a1 #bjbe1 and shall apply with respect to offenses that occur after that date4 7c7 ,residual prosecutorial duties and other judicial functions of convening authorities in covered cases ,the ,president shall prescribe regulations to ensure that residual prosecutorial duties and other judicial functions of convening authorities1 including granting immunity1 ordering depositions1 and hiring experts1 with respect to charges and specifications over which a special trial counsel exercises authority pursuant to section #hbd;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #bd;a of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 7as added by section #eca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #afib771 are transferred to the military judge1 the special trial counsel1 or other authority as appropriate in such cases by no later than the effective date established in section #eci;,c of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hja note71 in consideration of due process for all parties involved in such a case4 7d7 ,amendment to the ,rules for ,courts-,martial ,the ,president shall prescribe in regulation such modifications to ,rule #hac of the ,rules for ,courts-,martial and other ,rules as appropriate to ensure that at the beginning of each court-martial convened1 the presentation of orders does not in open court specify the name1 rank1 or position of the convening authority convening such court1 unless such convening authority is the ,secretary concerned1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 or the ,president4 7e7 ,briefing required ,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 progress of the ,department of ,defense in implementing this section1 including an identification of-- 7#a7 the duties to be transferred under subsection 7c72 7#b7 the positions to which those duties will be transferred2 and 7#c7 any provisions of law or ,rules for ,courts ,martial that must be amended or modified to fully complete the transfer4 7f7 ,additional reporting relating to implementation of subtitle ,d of title ,v of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbe1 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report assessing the holistic effect of the reforms contained in subtitle ,d of title ,v of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 on the military justice system4 ,the report shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an overall assessment of the effect such reforms have had on the military justice system and the maintenance of good order and discipline in the ranks4 7#b7 ,the percentage of caseload and courts-martial assessed as meeting1 or having been assessed as potentially meeting1 the definition of covered offense under section #hja7ag7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #a7ag7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 7as added by section #ecc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace #ag ,stat4 #afie771 disaggregated by offense and military service where possible4 7#c7 ,an assessment of prevalence and data concerning disposition of cases by commanders after declination of prosecution by special trial counsel1 disaggregated by offense and military service when possible4 7#d7 ,assessment of the effect1 if any1 the reforms contained in such subtitle have had on non-judicial punishment concerning covered and non-covered offenses4 7#e7 ,a description of the resources and personnel required to maintain and execute the reforms made by such subtitle during the reporting period relative to fiscal year #bjbb4 7#f7 ,a description of any other factors or matters considered by the ,secretary to be important to a holistic assessment of those reforms on the military justice system4 #edb4 ,technical corrections relating to special trial counsel 7a7 ,technical corrections ,section #hbd;a7c77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #bd;a7c77#c7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,subject to paragraph 7#d7 and inserting ,subject to paragraph 7#e72 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking an ordered rehearing and inserting an authorized rehearing4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section #eca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #afib7 as provided in section #eci;,c of that ,act 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hja note74 #edc4 ,randomization of court-martial panels 7a7 ,in general ,section #hbe7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #be7;e7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,when convening a court-martial1 the convening authority shall detail as members thereof members of the armed forces under such regulations as the ,president may prescribe for the randomized selection of qualified personnel1 to the maximum extent practicable4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and shall apply with respect to courts-martial convened on or after that effective date4 7c7 ,regulations ,not later than the effective date specified in subsection 7b71 the ,president shall prescribe regulations implementing the requirement under paragraph 7#d7 of section #hbe7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #be7;e7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section4 #edd4 ,jurisdiction of ,courts of ,criminal ,appeals 7a7 ,waiver of right to appeal2 withdrawal of appeal ,section #hfa7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #fa7;d7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended by striking ,a waiver and inserting ,except as provided by section #hfi7;c77#b7 of this title 7article #fi7;c77#b771 a waiver4 7b7 ,jurisdiction ,section #hff of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #ff of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking shall have jurisdiction over and all that follows through the period at the end of subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 8shall have jurisdiction over-- 7,a7 a timely appeal from the judgment of a court-martial1 entered into the record under section #hfj;c7a7 of this title 7article #fj;c7a771 that includes a finding of guilty2 and 7,b7 a summary court-martial case in which the accused filed an application for review with the ,court under section #hfi7;d77#a7 of this title 7article #fi7;d77#a77 and for which the application has been granted by the ,court4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking is timely if and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 8is timely if-- 7#a7 in the case of an appeal under subparagraph 7,a7 of such subsection1 it is filed before the later of-- 7,a7 the end of the #ij-;day period beginning on the date the accused is provided notice of appellate rights under section #hfe7;c7 of this title 7article #fe7;c772 or 7,b7 the date set by the ,court of ,criminal ,appeals by rule or order2 and 7#b7 in the case of an appeal under subparagraph 7,b7 of such subsection1 an application for review with the ,court is filed not later than the earlier of the dates established under section #hfi7;d77#b77;,b7 of this title 7article #fi7;d77#b77;,b774 4 7c7 ,review by ,judge ,advocate ,general ,section #hfi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #fi of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,upon application by the accused or receipt of the record pursuant to section #hfd7;c77#c7 of this title 7article #fd7;c77#c77 and subject to subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d71 the ,judge ,advocate ,general may-- 7#a7 with respect to a summary court-martial1 modify or set aside1 in whole or in part1 the findings and sentence2 or 7#b7 with respect to a general or special court-martial1 order such court-martial to be reviewed under section #hff of this title 7article #ff74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,to qualify2 and 7,b7 by striking not later than one year after and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 8not later than-- 7,a7 for a summary court-martial1 one year after the date of completion of review under section #hfd of this title 7article #fd72 or 7,b7 for a general or special court-martial1 one year after the end of the #ij-;day period beginning on the date the accused is provided notice of appellate rights under section #hfe7;c7 of this title 7article #fe7;c771 unless the accused submitted a waiver or withdrawal of appellate review under section #hfa of this title 7article #fa7 before being provided notice of appellate rights1 in which case the application must be submitted to the ,judge ,advocate ,general not later than one year after the entry of judgment under section #hfj;c of this title 7article #fj;c74 7#b7 ,the ,judge ,advocate ,general may1 for good cause shown1 extend the period for submission of an application1 except that-- 7,a7 in the case of an application for review of a summary court martial1 the ,judge ,advocate may not consider an application submitted more than three years after the completion date referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 in case of an application for review of a general or special court-martial1 the ,judge ,advocate may not consider an application submitted more than three years after the end of the applicable period under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking section #hfd or #hfe7;b7 of this title 7article #fd or #fe7;b77 and inserting section #hfd of this title 7article #fd72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the ,judge ,advocate ,general shall order appropriate corrective action under rules prescribed by the ,president and inserting the ,judge ,advocate ,general shall send the case to the ,court of ,criminal ,appeals2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking under subsection 7c7-- and all that follows through 7,b7 in a case submitted and inserting under subsection 7c77#a7 in a case submitted2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking paragraph 7#a77;,b7 and inserting paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this section shall not apply to-- 7#a7 any matter that was submitted before the date of the enactment of this ,act to a ,court of ,criminal ,appeals established under section #hff of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #ff of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 or 7#b7 any matter that was submitted before the date of the enactment of this ,act to a ,judge ,advocate ,general under section #hfi of such title 7article #fi of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 #ede4 ,special trial counsel of the ,department of the ,air ,force 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajdd;f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the policies shall and inserting ,subject to subsection 7c71 the policies shall2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,special trial counsel of ,department of the ,air ,force ,in establishing policies under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 in lieu of providing for separate offices for the ,air ,force and ,space ,force under subsection 7a77#a71 provide for the establishment of a single dedicated office from which office the activities of the special trial counsel of the ,department of the ,air ,force shall be supervised and overseen2 and 7#b7 in lieu of providing for separate lead special trial counsels for the ,air ,force and ,space ,force under subsection 7a77#b71 provide for the appointment of one lead special trial counsel who shall be responsible for the overall supervision and oversight of the activities of the special trial counsel of the ,department of the ,air ,force4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made subsection 7a7 shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section #ecb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #afid7 as provided in section #eci;,c of that ,act 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hja note74 #edf4 ,independent investigation of sexual harassment 7a7 ,definitions ,subsection 7e7 of section #aefa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #edc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #agji71 is amended to read as follows3 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term independent investigator means a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense or a member of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force who-- 7,a7 is outside the immediate chain of command of the complainant and the subject of the investigation2 and 7,b7 is trained in the investigation of sexual harassment1 as determined by-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in the case of a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense2 7ii7 the ,secretary of the ,army1 in the case of a member of the ,army2 7iii7 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in the case of a member of the ,navy or ,marine ,corps2 or 7iv7 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in the case of a member of the ,air ,force or ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,the term sexual harassment means conduct that constitutes the offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section #icd of this title 7article #acd7 pursuant to the regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense for purposes of such section 7article74 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section #edc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #agji7 as provided in subsection 7c7 of that section4 #edg4 ,primary prevention research agenda and workforce 7a7 ,annual primary prevention research agenda ,section #edi;,a7c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #agbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 include a focus on whether and to what extent sub-populations of the military community may be targeted for interpersonal violence more than others2 7#c7 seek to identify factors that influence the prevention1 perpetration1 and victimization of interpersonal and self-directed violence2 7#d7 seek to improve the collection and dissemination of data on hazing and bullying related to interpersonal and self-directed violence2 2 and 7#c7 by amending paragraph 7#f71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this section1 to read as follows3 7#f7 incorporate collaboration with other ,federal departments and agencies1 including the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services and the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 ,state governments1 academia1 industry1 federally funded research and development centers1 nonprofit organizations1 and other organizations outside of the ,department of ,defense1 including civilian institutions that conduct similar data-driven studies1 collection1 and analysis2 and 4 7b7 ,primary ,prevention ,workforce ,section #edi;,b of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #agbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,comptroller ,general report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that-- 7,a7 compares the sexual harassment and prevention training of the ,department of ,defense with similar programs at other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government2 and 7,b7 includes relevant data collected by colleges and universities and other relevant outside entities on hazing and bullying and interpersonal and self-directed violence4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,incorporation of research and findings ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the findings and conclusions from the primary prevention research agenda established under section #edi;,a are regularly incorporated1 as appropriate1 within the primary prevention workforce established under subsection 7a74 4 #edh4 ,limitation on availability of funds for relocation of ,army ,,cid special agent training course 7a7 ,limitation ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,army may be obligated or expended to relocate an ,army ,,cid special agent training course until-- 7#a7 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,army submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives-- 7i7 the evaluation and plan required by subsection 7a7 of section #edi;,c of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #agbd72 7ii7 the implementation plan required by subsection 7b7 of such section2 and 7iii7 a separate report on any plans of the ,secretary to relocate an ,army ,,cid special agent training course1 including an explanation of the business case for any transfer of training personnel proposed as part of such plan2 7,b7 the ,secretary provides to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the contents of each report specified in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 a period of #ij days has elapsed following the briefing under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7#b7 the ,secretary submits a written certification to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives indicating that the ,army has fully complied with subsection 7c7 of section #edi;,c of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #agbd7 with regard to locations at which military criminal investigative training is conducted4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term relocate1 when used with respect to an ,army ,,cid special agent training course1 means the transfer of such course to a location different than the location used for such course as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,the term ,army ,,cid special agent training course means a training course provided to members of the ,army to prepare such members for service as special agents in the ,army ,criminal ,investigation ,division4 #edi4 ,review of titling and indexing practices of the ,army and certain other organizations 7a7 ,review of titling an indexing decisions ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall review the case file of each member or former member of the ,army1 the ,army ,reserve1 or the ,army ,national ,guard who was titled or indexed in connection with the ,guard ,recruiting ,assistance ,program1 the ,army ,reserve ,recruiting ,assistance ,program1 or any related activity to determine the appropriateness of the titling or indexing decision that was made with respect to such member or former member4 7b7 ,factors to be considered ,in reviewing a titling or indexing decision under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall consider-- 7#a7 the likelihood that the member or former member to whom the decision pertains will face future criminal prosecution or other adverse action on the basis of the facts in the record at the time of the review2 7#b7 the appropriate evidentiary standard to apply to the review of the decision2 and 7#c7 such other circumstances or factors as the ,secretary determines are in the interest of equity and fairness4 7c7 ,notification and appeal 7#a7 ,in general ,upon the completion of each review under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall notify the member or former member concerned of such review1 the disposition of the relevant instance of titling or indexing1 and the mechanisms the member or former member may pursue to seek correction1 removal1 or expungement of that instance of titling or indexing4 7#b7 ,notification of next of kin ,in a case in which a member or former member required to be notified under paragraph 7#a7 is deceased1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall provide the notice required under such paragraph to the primary next of kin of the member or former member4 7d7 ,actions by the ,secretary of the ,army ,if the ,secretary of the ,army determines that correction1 removal1 or expungement of an instance of titling or indexing is appropriate after considering the factors under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the ,army may request that the name1 personally identifying information1 and other information relating to the individual to whom the titling or indexing pertains be corrected in1 removed from1 or expunged from1 the following3 7#a7 ,a law enforcement or criminal investigative report of the ,department of ,defense or any component of the ,department4 7#b7 ,an index item or entry in the ,department of ,defense ,central ,index of ,investigations 7,,dcii74 7#c7 ,any other record maintained in connection with a report described in paragraph 7#a71 or an index item or entry described in paragraph 7#b71 in any system of records1 records database1 records center1 or repository maintained by or on behalf of the ,department1 including entries in the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation's ,interstate ,identification ,index or any successor system4 7e7 ,report of ,secretary of the ,army ,not later than #ahj days after the completion of the review required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the review4 ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the total number of instances of titling and indexing reviewed under such subsection4 7#b7 ,the number of cases in which action was taken to correct1 remove1 or expunge an instance of titling or indexing4 7#c7 ,the number of members and former members who remain titled after the conclusion of the review4 7#d7 ,the number of members and former members who remain indexed after the conclusion of the review4 7#e7 ,a brief description of the reasons the members and former members counted under paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 remain titled or indexed4 7#f7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7f7 ,secretary of ,defense review and report 7#a7 ,review ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a review the titling and indexing practices of the criminal investigative organizations of the ,armed ,forces4 ,such review shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the practices of titling and indexing and the continued relevance of such practices to the operation of such criminal investigative organizations2 7,b7 an evaluation of the suitability of the evidentiary requirements and related practices for titling and indexing in effect at the time of the review2 and 7,c7 the development of recommendations1 as appropriate1 to improve the consistency1 accuracy1 and utility of the titling and indexing processes across such criminal investigative organizations4 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 ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the review conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term titling means the practice of identifying an individual as the subject of a criminal investigation the records of a military criminal investigative organization and storing such information in a database or other records system4 7#b7 ,the term indexing means the practice of submitting an individual's name or other personally identifiable information to the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation's ,interstate ,identification ,index1 or any successor system4 #edi;,a4 ,briefing and report on resourcing required for implementation of military justice reform 7a7 ,briefing and report required 7#a7 ,briefing ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 and no less frequently than once every #ahj days thereafter through ,december #ca1 #bjbd1 each ,secretary concerned shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing that details the resourcing necessary to implement subtitle ,d of title ,v of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 and the amendments made by that subtitle4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary concerned shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that details the resourcing necessary to implement subtitle ,d of title ,v of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 and the amendments made by that subtitle4 7#c7 ,form of briefing and report ,the ,secretaries concerned may provide the briefings and report required under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 jointly1 or separately1 as determined appropriate by such ,secretaries4 7b7 ,elements ,the briefing and report required under subsection 7a7 shall address the following3 7#a7 ,the number of personnel and personnel authorizations 7military and civilian7 required by the ,armed ,forces to implement and execute the provisions of subtitle ,d of title ,v of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 and the amendments made by that subtitle4 7#b7 ,the basis for the numbers provided pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 including the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the organizational structure in which such personnel or groups of personnel are or will be aligned4 7,b7 ,the nature of the duties and functions to be performed by any such personnel or groups of personnel across the domains of policy-making1 execution1 assessment1 and oversight4 7,c7 ,the optimum caseload goal assigned to the following categories of personnel who are or will participate in the military justice process3 criminal investigators of different levels and expertise1 laboratory personnel1 defense counsel1 special trial counsel1 military defense counsel1 military judges1 military magistrates1 and paralegals4 7,d7 ,any required increase in the number of personnel currently authorized in law to be assigned to the ,armed ,force concerned4 7#c7 ,the nature and scope of any contract required by the ,armed ,force concerned to implement and execute the provisions of subtitle ,d of title ,v of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 and the amendments made by that subtitle4 7#d7 ,the amount and types of additional funding required by the ,armed ,force concerned to implement the provisions of subtitle ,d of title ,v of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 and the amendments made by that subtitle4 7#e7 ,any additional authorities required to implement the provisions of subtitle ,d of title ,v of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 and the amendments made by that subtitle4 7#f7 ,any additional information the ,secretary concerned determines is necessary to ensure the manning1 equipping1 and resourcing of the ,armed ,forces to implement and execute the provisions of subtitle ,d of title ,v of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 and the amendments made by that subtitle4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #edi;,b4 ,report on sharing information with counsel for victims of offenses under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice 7a7 ,report required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,defense ,advisory ,committee on ,investigation1 ,prosecution1 and ,defense of ,sexual ,assault in the ,armed ,forces 7referred to in this section as the ,advisory ,committee7 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives and each ,secretary concerned a report on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a uniform policy for the sharing of the information described in subsection 7c7 with a ,special ,victims' ,counsel1 ,victims' ,legal ,counsel1 or other counsel representing a victim of an offense under chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of establishing the uniform policy described in subsection 7a71 including an assessment of the potential effects of such a policy on-- 7,a7 the privacy of individuals2 7,b7 the criminal investigative process2 and 7,c7 the military justice system generally4 7#b7 ,if the ,advisory ,committee determines that the establishment of such a policy is feasible and advisable1 a description of-- 7,a7 the stages of the military justice process at which the information described in subsection 7c7 should be made available to counsel representing a victim2 and 7,b7 any circumstances under which some or all of such information should not be shared4 7#c7 ,such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the ,advisory ,committee considers appropriate4 7c7 ,information described ,the information described in this subsection is the following3 7#a7 ,any recorded statements of the victim to investigators4 7#b7 ,the record of any forensic examination of the person or property of the victim1 including the record of any sexual assault forensic exam of the victim that is in possession of investigators or the ,government4 7#c7 ,any medical record of the victim that is in the possession of investigators or the ,government4 7d7 ,secretary concerned defined ,in this section1 the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #edi;,c4 ,dissemination of civilian legal services information ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the head of the ,sexual ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,office of the ,department of ,defense1 shall ensure that information on the availability of legal resources from civilian legal service organizations is distributed to military-connected sexual assault victims in an organized and consistent manner4 ,f ,member ,education #eea4 ,authorization of certain support for military service academy foundations 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #acd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bbde the end the following new section3 #bbdf4 ,authorization of certain support for military service academy foundations 7a7 ,authority ,subject to subsection 7b7 and pursuant to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,superintendent of a ,service ,academy may authorize a covered foundation to use1 on an unreimbursed basis1 facilities or equipment of such ,service ,academy4 7b7 ,limitations ,use of facilities or equipment under subsection 7a7 may be provided only if such use-- 7#a7 is without any liability of the ,united ,states to the covered foundation2 7#b7 does not affect the ability of any official or employee of the military department concerned1 or any member of the armed forces1 to carry out any responsibility or duty in a fair and objective manner2 7#c7 does not compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the military department concerned1 or any individual involved in such a program2 7#d7 does not include the participation of any cadet or midshipman1 other than participation in an honor guard at an event of the covered foundation2 7#e7 complies with the ,joint ,ethics ,regulation2 and 7#f7 has been reviewed and approved by an attorney of the military department concerned4 7c7 ,briefing ,in any fiscal year during which the ,superintendent of a ,service ,academy exercises the authority under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall provide a briefing not later than the last day of that fiscal year to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives regarding the number of events or activities of a covered foundation supported by such exercise during such fiscal year4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered foundation means a charitable1 educational1 or civic nonprofit organization under section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 that the ,secretary concerned determines operates exclusively to support1 with respect to a ,service ,academy1 any of the following3 7,a7 ,recruiting4 7,b7 ,parent or alumni development4 7,c7 ,academic1 leadership1 or character development4 7,d7 ,institutional development4 7,e7 ,athletics4 7#b7 ,the term ,service ,academy has the meaning given such term in section #cdg of this title4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to item #bbde the following new item3 #bbdf4 ,authorization of certain support for military service academy foundations4 4 #eeb4 ,individuals from the ,district of ,columbia who may be considered for appointment to military service academies 7a7 ,united ,states ,military ,academy ,section #gddb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in subsection 7b77#e71 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 and inserting paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aj74 7b7 ,united ,states ,naval ,academy ,section #hded of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in subsection 7b77#e71 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 and inserting paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aj74 7c7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy ,section #iddb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in subsection 7b77#e71 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 and inserting paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aj74 #eec4 ,agreement by a cadet or midshipman to play professional sport constitutes a breach of agreement to serve as an officer 7a7 ,united ,states ,military ,academy ,section #gddh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,paragraph 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 is amended to read as follows3 7#e7 ,that the cadet may not obtain employment as a professional athlete until two years after the cadet graduates from the ,academy4 4 7#b7 ,subsection 7b7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,a cadet who violates paragraph 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 is not eligible for the alternative obligation under paragraph 7#a74 4 7#c7 ,subsection 7c7 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting1 after paragraph 7#a71 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 that a cadet who obtains employment as a professional athlete-- 7,a7 in violation of paragraph 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 has breached an agreement under such subsection2 and 7,b7 at least two years after the cadet graduates from the ,academy has not breached an agreement under subsection 7a72 4 7#d7 ,subsection 7d7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking with respect to an officer who is a graduate of the ,academy and inserting with respect to a cadet2 and 7,b7 by striking officer's and inserting cadet's4 7#e7 ,subsection 7f7 is amended by striking the terms and inserting each term4 7b7 ,united ,states ,naval ,academy ,section #hdei of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,paragraph 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 is amended to read as follows3 7#e7 ,that the midshipman may not obtain employment as a professional athlete until two years after the midshipman graduates from the ,academy4 4 7#b7 ,subsection 7b7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,a midshipman who violates paragraph 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 is not eligible for the alternative obligation under paragraph 7#a74 4 7#c7 ,subsection 7c7 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting1 after paragraph 7#a71 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 that a midshipman who obtains employment as a professional athlete-- 7,a7 in violation of paragraph 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 has breached an agreement under such subsection2 and 7,b7 at least two years after the midshipman graduates from the ,academy has not breached an agreement under subsection 7a72 4 7#d7 ,subsection 7d7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking with respect to an officer who is a graduate of the ,academy and inserting with respect to a midshipman2 and 7,b7 by striking officer's and inserting midshipman's4 7#e7 ,subsection 7f7 is amended by striking the terms and inserting each term4 7c7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy ,section #iddh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,paragraph 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 is amended to read as follows3 7#e7 ,that the cadet may not obtain employment as a professional athlete until two years after the cadet graduates from the ,academy4 4 7#b7 ,subsection 7b7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,a cadet who violates paragraph 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 is not eligible for the alternative obligation under paragraph 7#a74 4 7#c7 ,subsection 7c7 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting1 after paragraph 7#a71 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 that a cadet who obtains employment as a professional athlete-- 7,a7 in violation of paragraph 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 has breached an agreement under such subsection2 and 7,b7 at least two years after the cadet graduates from the ,academy has not breached an agreement under subsection 7a72 4 7#d7 ,subsection 7d7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking with respect to an officer who is a graduate of the ,academy and inserting with respect to a cadet2 and 7,b7 by striking officer's and inserting cadet's4 7#e7 ,subsection 7f7 is amended by striking the terms and inserting each term4 #eed4 ,naval ,postgraduate ,school and ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology3 terms of ,provosts and ,chief ,academic ,officers 7a7 ,naval ,postgraduate ,school 7#a7 ,in general ,section #hedc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,academic ,dean each place it appears and inserting ,chief ,academic ,officer2 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the second sentence and inserting ,an individual selected by the ,secretary of the ,navy for the position of ,provost and ,chief ,academic ,officer shall serve in that position for a term of not more than five years and may be continued in that position for an additional term of up to five years4 7#b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7,a7 ,section heading ,the heading of such section is amended by striking ,academic ,dean and inserting ,chief ,academic ,officer4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #hee of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #hedc and inserting the following new item3 #hedc4 ,provost and ,chief ,academic ,officer4 4 7,c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #hedb7;a77#d77;,a77ii77,,ii7 of such title is amended by striking permanently appointed to the position of ,provost and ,academic ,dean and inserting selected for the position of ,provost and ,chief ,academic ,officer4 7b7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology ,subsection 7b7 of section #idad;b of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking ,academic ,dean and inserting ,chief ,academic ,officer2 7#b7 by striking ,academic ,dean each place it appears and inserting ,chief ,academic ,officer2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking appointed and inserting selected2 and 7#d7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,term ,an individual selected for the position of ,provost and ,chief ,academic ,officer shall serve in that position for a term of not more than five years and may be continued in that position for an additional term of up to five years4 4 #eee4 ,naval ,postgraduate ,school3 attendance by enlisted members 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a77#b77;,d77iii7 of section #hede of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking only on a space-available basis4 7b7 ,briefing ,six years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives on the effects of increasing enrollment of enlisted members at the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school pursuant to the amendment made by subsection 7a74 ,such briefing shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,any increase to the effectiveness1 readiness1 or lethality of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,effects on rates of recruitment1 promotion 7including compensation to members71 and retention4 #eef4 ,modification of annual report on demographics of military service academy applicants ,subsection 7c77#b7 of section #ege of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #gddb note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,anything the ,secretary determines to be significant regarding gender1 race1 ethnicity1 or other demographic information1 described in subsection 7b71 of such individuals4 4 #eeg4 ,study and report on professional military education 7a7 ,report ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the effectiveness of ,,pme in educating officers of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,elements ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in the report the following elements3 7#a7 ,definitions2 purpose statement ,in order to improve readiness and create a culture of lifelong learning for ,,pme students and faculty-- 7,a7 recommendations regarding whether to define ,,pme1 or to revise existing definitions in section #baea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 a purpose statement for ,,pme4 7#b7 ,course of study ,with regards to a course of study in ,,pme-- 7,a7 an analysis of1 and legislative recommendations regarding1 the existing three-phase approach to ,,jpme under section #baed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 legislative recommendations regarding developing a statutory three-phase approach for ,,pme other than ,,jpme1 similar to such approach for ,,jpme2 and 7,c7 a proposed career learning plan1 provided to an officer every two years1 to track the progress of such officer in achieving ,,pme and ,,jpme outcomes and other career milestones4 7#c7 ,curriculum evaluation ,an evaluation of curricula of institutions of ,,pme1 including-- 7,a7 compliance with subject matter requirements under chapter #ajg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 legislative recommendations regarding such subject matter requirements1 including whether to include the national defense strategy in such requirements2 7,c7 the curriculum development process1 including whether such process is responsive to changing global threats1 and any ways to improve such process to be able to make rapid1 relevant1 and responsive curriculum updates2 7,d7 current modes of instruction and related recommendations1 including the use of interactive seminars1 war games1 simulations1 experiential learning1 and iterative case studies2 7,e7 special areas of focus regarding innovation1 including disruptive change1 adaptive thinking1 design thinking1 cyber security1 artificial intelligence1 applied design for innovation1 and other areas the ,secretary determines appropriate2 and 7,f7 the development and assessment of learning outcomes regarding lethality and strategic influence4 7#d7 ,systems of accountability and performance ,an evaluation of the following accountability and performance systems3 7,a7 ,student performance assessments4 7,b7 ,the documentation of student performance in military service records4 7,c7 ,consideration of student performance records in the determination of assignments and promotions4 7,d7 ,consideration of expertise or academic focus in the determination of assignments4 7#e7 ,academic faculty and student review system ,a summary of current processes to review the following3 7,a7 ,the means by which faculty assigned to teach ,,pme 7including members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian personnel7 are selected1 managed1 promoted1 and evaluated4 7,b7 ,the academic freedom of faculty described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,a review of how members are selected for residential and non-residential ,,pme1 including the consideration of student performance assessments during ,,pme4 7#f7 ,interactions of with institutions of ,,pme civilian institutions 7,a7 ,partnerships ,a review of existing academic partnerships between institutions of ,,pme and civilian institutions1 including-- 7i7 the scopes1 purposes1 and lengths of such partnerships2 7ii7 any research1 curriculum development1 or sharing of faculty or students between institutions2 and 7iii7 any collaborations or exchanges by faculties or students4 7,b7 ,consortium ,an appraisal of a prospective consortium of institutions of ,,pme and civilian institutions1 including-- 7i7 the feasability and advisability of establishing such a consortium2 7ii7 recommendations1 if any1 regarding potential consortium members2 7iii7 the anticipated costs and timeline to establish such a consortium2 and 7iii7 whether the inclusion of the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school or ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology in such a consortium would require legislation4 7#g7 ,organization ,with regards to the organizational structure and lines of authority established pursuant to section #baeb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7,a7 an analysis2 and 7,b7 any legislative recommendations4 7c7 ,interim briefings and final report 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate an initial briefing on the progress of the ,secretary in preparing the report4 7#b7 ,interim briefings ,every six months after the initial briefing1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate an interim briefing on the progress and contents of the report4 7#c7 ,final briefing ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbe1 in conjunction with issuance of the final report1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a final briefing on the findings and recommendations in the report4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term institutions of ,,pme means-- 7,a7 the professional military education schools2 7,b7 the senior level service schools2 7,c7 the intermediate level service schools2 7,d7 the joint intermediate level service school2 7,e7 the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school2 and 7,f7 the ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology4 7#b7 ,the terms intermediate level service school1 joint intermediate level service school1 and senior level service school have the meaning given such terms in section #baea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term ,,jpme means joint professional military education has the meaning given such term in section #baea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term ,,pme means professional military education1 including ,,jpme4 7#e7 ,the term professional military education schools means the schools specified in section #bafb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eeh4 ,report on treatment of ,china in curricula of professional military education 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the treatment of ,china in the curricula of institutions of military education1 including changes to such treatment implemented in the five years preceding the date of such report4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term institutions of military education means-- 7,a7 the professional military education schools2 7,b7 the senior level service schools2 7,c7 the intermediate level service schools2 7,d7 the joint intermediate level service school2 7,e7 the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school2 and 7,f7 the ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology4 7#b7 ,the terms intermediate level service school1 joint intermediate level service school1 and senior level service school have the meaning given such terms in section #baea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term professional military education schools means the schools specified in section #bafb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,g ,member ,training and ,transition #efa4 ,codification of ,skillbridge program 7a7 ,in general ,section #aadc7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by adding 2 ,skillbridge after ,training2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end ,such a program shall be known as ,skillbridge44 7b7 ,regulations ,to carry out ,skillbridge1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc-- 7#a7 update ,department of ,defense ,instruction #acbb4bi1 titled ,job ,training1 ,employment ,skills ,training1 ,apprenticeships1 and ,internships 7,,jtest-,,ai7 for ,eligible ,service ,members2 and 7#b7 develop a funding plan for ,skillbridge that includes funding lines across the future-years defense program under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #efb4 ,pilot program on remote personnel processing in the ,army 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall implement a pilot program to expedite in-processing and out-processing at one or more military installations-- 7#a7 under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary2 and 7#b7 located within the continental ,united ,states4 7b7 ,functions ,the pilot program shall perform the following functions3 7#a7 ,enable the remote in-processing and out-processing of covered personnel1 including by permitting covered personnel to sign forms electronically4 7#b7 ,reduce the number of hours required of covered personnel for in-processing and out-processing4 7#c7 ,provide1 to covered personnel and the commander of a military installation concerned1 electronic copies of records related to in-processing and out-processing4 7c7 ,termination ,the pilot program shall terminate on ,january #ast1 #bjbg4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the pilot program1 including the recommendation of the ,secretary whether to make the pilot program permanent4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered personnel includes members of the ,army and civilian employees of the ,department of the ,army4 7#b7 ,the term in-processing means the administrative activities that covered personnel undertake pursuant to a permanent change of station4 7#c7 ,the term out-processing means the administrative activities that covered personnel undertake pursuant to a permanent change of station1 separation from the ,army1 or end of employment with the ,department of the ,army4 #efc4 ,annual report on members separating from active duty who file claims for disability benefits 7a7 ,report required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not later than each ,january #a thereafter through #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on members of the ,armed ,forces who file claims for disability benefits4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under this section shall include1 for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjai1 through the month that ended most recently before the date of the report1 the number of members serving on active duty1 disaggregated by ,armed ,force1 who filed a claim for disability benefits-- 7#a7 more than #ahj days before the discharge or release of such member from active duty2 7#b7 between #ahj and #ij days before the discharge or release of such member from active duty2 7#c7 fewer than #ij days before the discharge or release of such member from active duty2 7#d7 before separation and was issued a decision letter before the discharge or release of such member from active duty2 7#e7 before separation and was issued a decision letter after the discharge or release of such member from active duty2 7#f7 completed a mental health evaluation before the discharge or release of such member from active duty2 and 7#g7 did not complete a mental health evaluation before the discharge or release of such member from active duty4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives4 #efd4 ,female members of certain ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense in ,,stem 7a7 ,study on members and civilians ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing containing the results of a study on how to increase participation of covered individuals in positions in the covered ,armed ,forces or ,department of ,defense and related to ,,stem4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means an ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department4 7#b7 ,the term covered individual means a female-- 7,a7 member of a covered ,armed ,force2 or 7,b7 civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,the term ,,stem means science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics4 ,h ,military ,family ,readiness and ,dependents' ,education #ega4 ,clarification and expansion of authorization of support for chaplain-led programs for members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,section #aghi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking chaplain-led programs and inserting a chaplain-led program2 7,b7 by striking members of the armed forces and all that follows through status and their immediate family members1 and inserting a covered individual2 and 7,c7 by inserting 1 or to support the resiliency1 suicide prevention1 or holistic wellness of such covered individual after structure2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking members of the armed forces and their family members and inserting a covered individual2 7,b7 by striking programs and inserting a program2 and 7,c7 by striking retreats and conferences and inserting a retreat or conference2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,covered individual defined ,in this section1 the term covered individual means-- 7#a7 a member of the armed forces on active duty2 7#b7 a member of the reserve components in an active status2 or 7#c7 a dependent of an individual described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 4 7b7 ,annual briefings ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on implementation of the amendments made by this section4 ,each such briefing shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the frequency with which the ,secretaries of the military departments used the authority under such amendments in the year preceding the date of the briefing4 7#b7 ,lessons learned from such usage4 #egb4 ,pilot program to expand eligibility for enrollment at domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools3 extension2 report 7a7 ,extension ,section #ehi;,c7e7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bafd note7 is amended by striking four years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting on ,july #a1 #bjbi4 7b7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the conduct of the pilot program under such section4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report shall include a description of-- 7,a7 the locations at which the pilot program is carried out2 7,b7 the number of students participating in the pilot program for each academic year by location2 and 7,c7 the outcome measures used to gauge the value of the pilot program to the ,department of ,defense4 #egc4 ,commercial air waiver for next of kin regarding transportation of remains of casualties ,section #ehj;,a of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,transportation of deceased military member ,in the event of a death that requires the ,secretary concerned to provide a death benefit under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ge of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 such ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall provide the next of kin or other appropriate person a commercial air travel use waiver for the transportation of deceased remains of military member who dies outside of-- 7,a7 the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 a theater of combat operations2 or 7#b7 may provide the next of kin or other appropriate person a commercial air travel use waiver for the transportation of deceased remains of military member who dies inside a theater of combat operations4 4 #egd4 ,certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of military and civilian personnel 7a7 ,continuation of authority to assist local educational agencies that benefit dependents of members of the ,armed ,forces and ,department of ,defense civilian employees 7#a7 ,assistance to schools with significant numbers of military dependent students ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbc by section #cja and available for operation and maintenance for ,defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section #dcja1 #ej1jjj1jjj 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 7#b7 ,local educational agency defined ,in this subsection1 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 7b7 ,impact aid for children with severe disabilities 7#a7 ,in general ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbc pursuant to 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 7as enacted into law by ,public ,law #ajf-cih2 #aad ,stat4 #afed;,a-#gg2 #bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjc;a74 7#b7 ,additional amount ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbc pursuant to 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 use by the ,secretary of ,defense to make payments to local educational agencies determined by the ,secretary to have higher concentrations of military dependent students with severe disabilities4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the evaluation of the ,secretary of each local educational agency with higher concentrations of military dependent students with severe disabilities and subsequent determination of the amounts of impact aid each such agency shall receive4 #ege4 ,assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of members of the ,armed ,forces with enrollment changes due to base closures1 force structure changes1 or force relocations 7a7 ,assistance authorized ,to assist communities in making adjustments resulting from changes in the size or location of the ,armed ,forces1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide financial assistance to an eligible local educational agency described in subsection 7b7 if1 during the period between the end of the school year preceding the fiscal year for which the assistance is authorized and the beginning of the school year immediately preceding that school year1 the local educational agency-- 7#a7 had 7as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education7 an overall increase or reduction of-- 7,a7 not less than five percent in the average daily attendance of military dependent students in the schools of the local educational agency2 or 7,b7 not less than #ejj military dependent students in average daily attendance in the schools of the local educational agency2 or 7#b7 is projected to have an overall increase1 between fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbh1 of not less than #ejj military dependent students in average daily attendance in the schools of the local educational agency as the result of a signed record of decision4 7b7 ,eligible local educational agencies ,a local educational agency is eligible for assistance under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year if-- 7#a7 #bj percent or more of students enrolled in schools of the local educational agency are military dependent students2 and 7#b7 in the case of assistance described in subsection 7a77#a71 the overall increase or reduction in military dependent students in schools of the local educational agency is the result of one or more of the following3 7,a7 ,the global rebasing plan of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,the official creation or activation of one or more new military units4 7,c7 ,the realignment of forces as a result of the base closure process4 7,d7 ,a change in the number of housing units on a military installation4 7,e7 ,a signed record of decision4 7c7 ,calculation of amount of assistance 7#a7 ,pro rata distribution ,the amount of the assistance provided under subsection 7a7 to a local educational agency that is eligible for such assistance for a fiscal year shall be equal to the product obtained by multiplying-- 7,a7 the per-student rate determined under paragraph 7#b7 for that fiscal year2 by 7,b7 the net of the overall increases and reductions in the number of military dependent students in schools of the local educational agency1 as determined under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,per-student rate ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the per-student rate for a fiscal year shall be equal to the dollar amount obtained by dividing-- 7,a7 the total amount of funds made available for that fiscal year to provide assistance under subsection 7a72 by 7,b7 the sum of the overall increases and reductions in the number of military dependent students in schools of all eligible local educational agencies for that fiscal year under that subsection4 7#c7 ,maximum amount of assistance ,a local educational agency may not receive more than #ae1jjj1jjj in assistance under subsection 7a7 for any fiscal year4 7d7 ,duration ,assistance may not be provided under subsection 7a7 after ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7e7 ,notification ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbc1 and ,june #cj of each fiscal year thereafter for which funds are made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify each local educational agency that is eligible for assistance under subsection 7a7 for that fiscal year of-- 7#a7 the eligibility of the local educational agency for the assistance2 and 7#b7 the amount of the assistance for which the local educational agency is eligible4 7f7 ,disbursement of funds ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall disburse assistance made available under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year not later than #cj days after the date on which notification to the eligible local educational agencies is provided pursuant to subsection 7e7 for that fiscal year4 7g7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the estimated cost of providing assistance to local educational agencies under subsection 7a7 through ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7h7 ,eligible uses ,amounts disbursed to a local education agency under subsection 7f7 may be used by such local educational agency for-- 7#a7 general fund purposes2 7#b7 special education2 7#c7 school maintenance and operation2 7#d7 school expansion2 or 7#e7 new school construction4 7i7 ,funding 7#a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity1 ,line #cij1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 is hereby increased by #ae1jjj1jjj for purposes of this section4 7#b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 for ,washington ,headquarters ,services1 ,line #ejj1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 is hereby reduced by #ae1jjj1jjj4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term base closure process means any base closure and realignment process conducted after the date of the enactment of this ,act under section #bfhg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other similar law enacted after that date4 7#b7 ,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 7#c7 ,the term military dependent students means-- 7,a7 elementary and secondary school students who are dependents of members of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7,b7 elementary and secondary school students who are dependents of civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states and the ,district of ,columbia4 #egf4 ,pilot program on hiring of special needs inclusion coordinators for ,department of ,defense child development centers 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall carry out a pilot program to hire special needs inclusion coordinators at child development centers selected by the ,secretary under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,selection of centers ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall select the child development centers at which the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 will be carried out based on-- 7#a7 the number of dependent children enrolled in the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program at the military installation on which the center in located2 7#b7 the number of children with special needs enrolled in the center2 and 7#c7 such other considerations as the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 considers appropriate4 7c7 ,functions ,each special needs inclusion coordinator assigned to a child development center under the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 coordinate intervention and inclusion services at the center2 7#b7 provide direct classroom support2 and 7#c7 provide guidance and assistance relating to the increased complexity of working with the behaviors of children with special needs4 7d7 ,briefings required 7#a7 ,briefing on anticipated costs ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the anticipated costs for the pilot program required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,briefing on effectiveness of program ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 that includes-- 7,a7 the number of special needs inclusion coordinators hired under the pilot program2 7,b7 a description of any issues relating to the retention of those coordinators2 7,c7 a recommendation with respect to whether the pilot program should be made permanent or expanded to other military installations2 and 7,d7 an assessment of the amount of funding required to make the pilot program permanent or expand the pilot program to other military installations1 as the ,secretary recommends under subparagraph 7,c74 7e7 ,duration of pilot program ,the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 commence not later than ,january #a1 #bjbd2 and 7#b7 terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7f7 ,child development center defined ,in this section1 the term child development center has the meaning given that term in section #bhga7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and includes a facility identified as a child care center or day care center4 #egg4 ,promotion of certain child care assistance 7a7 ,in general ,each ,secretary concerned shall promote1 to members of the ,armed ,forces under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary concerned1 awareness of child care assistance available under-- 7#a7 section #agih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 section #ehi of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agia note74 7b7 ,reporting ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary concerned shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report summarizing activities taken by such ,secretary concerned to carry out subsection 7a74 7c7 ,secretary concerned defined ,in this section1 the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #egh4 ,industry roundtable on military spouse hiring 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall seek to convene an industry roundtable to discuss the hiring of military spouses4 ,such discussion shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,the value of1 and opportunities to1 private entities that hire military spouses4 7#b7 ,career opportunities for military spouses4 7#c7 ,understanding the challenges that military spouses encounter in the labor market4 7#d7 ,gaps and opportunities in the labor market for military spouses4 7#e7 ,best hiring practices from industry leaders in human resources4 7#f7 ,the benefits of portable licenses and interstate licensure compacts for military spouses4 7b7 ,participants ,the participants in the roundtable shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness4 7#b7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,manpower and ,reserve ,affairs of each military department4 7#c7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,human ,resources ,activity4 7#d7 ,other officials of the ,department of ,defense the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7#e7 ,private entities that elect to participate4 7c7 ,notice ,the ,under ,secretary shall publish notice of the roundtable in multiple private sector forums and the ,federal ,register to encourage participation in the roundtable by private entities and entities interested in the hiring of military spouses4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives on the lessons learned from the roundtable1 including the recommendation of the ,secretary whether to convene the roundtable annually4 #egi4 ,recommendations for the improvement of the ,military ,interstate ,children's ,compact 7a7 ,recommendations required ,the ,secretaries concerned1 in consultation with ,states through the ,defense-,state ,liaison ,office1 shall develop recommendations to improve the ,military ,interstate ,children's ,compact4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretaries concerned shall-- 7#a7 identify any barriers-- 7,a7 to the ability of a parent of a transferring military-connected child to enroll the child1 in advance1 in an elementary or secondary school in the ,state in which the child is transferring1 without requiring the parent or child to be physically present in the ,state2 and 7,b7 to the ability of a transferring military-connected child who receives special education services to gain access to such services and related supports in the ,state to which the child transfers within the timeframes required under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq472 7#b7 consider the feasibility and advisability of-- 7,a7 tracking and reporting the number of families who use advanced enrollment in ,states that offer advanced enrollment to military-connected children2 7,b7 ,states clarifying in legislation that eligibility for advanced enrollment requires only written evidence of a permanent change of station order1 and does not require a parent of a military-connected child to produce a rental agreement or mortgage statement2 and 7,c7 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,military ,interstate ,children's ,compact1 developing a letter or other memorandum that military families may present to local educational agencies that outlines the protections afforded to military-connected children by the ,military ,interstate ,children's ,compact2 and 7#c7 identify any other actions that may be taken by the ,states 7acting together or separately7 to improve the ,military ,interstate ,children's ,compact4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries concerned shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives1 and to the ,states1 a report setting forth the recommendations developed under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms armed forces1 active duty and congressional defense committees have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the terms child1 elementary school1 local educational agency1 secondary school1 parent1 and ,state have the meanings given those terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#c7 ,the term ,military ,interstate ,children's ,compact means the ,interstate ,compact on ,educational ,opportunity for ,military ,children as described in ,department of ,defense ,instruction #acdb4bi1 dated ,january #ca1 #bjag 7or any successor to such instruction74 7#d7 ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense1 with respect to matters concerning the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 with respect to matters concerning the ,coast ,guard when it is not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy4 7#e7 ,the term transferring military-connected child means the child of a parent who-- 7,a7 is serving on active duty in the ,armed ,forces2 7,b7 is changing duty locations due to a permanent change of station order2 and 7,c7 has not yet established an ongoing physical presence in the ,state to which the parent is transferring4 #egi;,a4 ,feasibility of inclusion of au pairs in pilot program to provide financial assistance to members of the ,armed ,forces for in-home child care ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit1 to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives1 a briefing containing the assessment of the ,secretary of ,defense of the feasibility1 advisability1 and considerations of expanding eligibility for the pilot program under section #ehi of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agia note7 to members of the ,armed ,forces who participate in an exchange visitor program under section #fb4ca of title #bb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or successor regulation4 #egi;,b4 ,briefing on policies regarding single parents serving as members of the ,armed ,forces ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on regulations and rules of the ,department of ,defense regarding single parents serving as members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,such briefing shall include ways the ,secretary has determined to improve such regulations and rules4 #egi;,c4 ,public reporting on certain military child care programs ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 and each calendar quarter thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall post1 on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense1 information regarding the ,military ,child ,care in ,your ,neighborhood and ,military ,child ,care in ,your ,neighborhood-,plus programs1 disaggregated by ,state1 ,,zip code1 and ,armed ,force4 ,such information shall include whether each such provider is nationally accredited or rated by the ,quality ,rating and ,improvement ,system of the ,state4 #egi;,d4 ,briefing on verification of eligible federally connected children for purposes of ,federal impact aid programs ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives on the following3 7#a7 ,the feasibility of developing a process whereby the commander of a military installation may certify the information contained in impact aid source check forms received by such commander from local educational agencies as of the date of such certification4 7#b7 ,an estimate of resources1 per military installation concerned1 necessary to implement such a process1 including personnel1 information technology1 and other costs4 7#c7 ,the estimated time required to implement such a process1 including time for the ,secretary of ,defense to develop guidance regarding such a process4 7#d7 ,the possible benefits of working with local educational agencies to ensure that impact aid source check forms are submitted appropriately to enable such certification4 #egi;,e4 ,sense of ,congress on rights of parents of children attending schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the parent of a child who attends a school operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity has parental rights as previously established by the ,activity1 including the following3 7#a7 ,the right to information about the curriculum and instructional materials of the school4 7#b7 ,the right to be informed if the school or ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity alters the school's academic standards or learning benchmarks4 7#c7 ,the right to meet with each teacher of their child not less than twice during each school year1 including meetings in the form of parent-teacher conferences4 7#d7 ,the right to information about the budget of the school4 7#e7 ,the right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of their child's classroom teacher4 7#f7 ,the right to address the school advisory committee or the school board4 7#g7 ,the right to information about the school's discipline policy1 including policies related to responding to any violent activity in the school4 7#h7 ,the right to information about any plans to eliminate gifted and talented programs or accelerated coursework at the school4 7#i7 ,the right to be informed of the results of environmental testing and safety at school facilities4 7b7 ,report ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act and consistent with the parental rights specified in subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the parental rights specified in such subsection4 ,the report shall include1 with respect to the schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity1 an explanation of-- 7#a7 how and where a parent may access information about their rights2 7#b7 the accessibility of that information2 7#c7 how such schools inform parents of their rights and the means to access such rights2 and 7#d7 the uniformity of parental rights across such schools4 7c7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term school operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity means-- 7#a7 a ,department of ,defense domestic dependent elementary or secondary school1 as described in section #bafd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#b7 any other elementary or secondary school or program for dependents operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 ,i ,decorations1 ,awards1 and ,other ,honors #eha4 ,clarification of procedure for boards for the correction of military records to review determinations regarding certain decorations ,section #aeeb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7j7 as subsection 7k72 and 7#b7 by inserting1 after subsection 7i71 the following new subsection3 7j7 ,for a recommendation to award or upgrade a military decoration or award submitted pursuant to section #aacj of this title1 a board determination in favor of the claimant shall allow such a recommendation to proceed1 and an award or upgrade to be made by the applicable award authority1 without regard to the statutory time limitation contained in section #gbgd1 section #hbih1 or section #ibgd of this title1 as the case may be4 4 #ehb4 ,authorizations for certain awards 7a7 ,authorization for award of the ,medal of ,honor to ,fred ,mc,gee for acts of valor on ,june #af1 #aieb 7#a7 ,authorization ,notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section #gbgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the ,armed ,forces1 the ,president may award the ,medal of ,honor under section #gbgb of such title to ,fred ,mc,gee for the acts of valor described in the paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,acts of valor described ,the acts of valor described in this paragraph are the actions of ,fred ,mc,gee as a corporal in the ,army on ,june #af1 #aieb1 for which he was previously awarded the ,silver ,star4 7b7 ,authorization for award of the ,medal of ,honor to ,david ,r4 ,halbruner for acts of valor on ,september #aa-ab1 #bjab 7#a7 ,authorization ,notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section #gbgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the ,armed ,forces1 the ,president may award the ,medal of ,honor under section #gbgb of such title to ,david ,r4 ,halbruner for the acts of valor described in the paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,acts of valor described ,the acts of valor described in this paragraph are the actions of ,david ,r4 ,halbruner as a master sergeant in the ,army on ,september #aa-ab1 #bjab1 for which he was previously awarded the ,distinguished-,service ,cross4 #ehc4 ,posthumous appointment of ,ulysses ,s4 ,grant to grade of ,general of the ,armies of the ,united ,states ,the ,president is authorized to appoint ,ulysses ,s4 ,grant posthumously to the grade of ,general of the ,armies of the ,united ,states1 equal to the rank and precedence held by ,general ,john ,j4 ,pershing pursuant to the ,act titled ,an ,act ,relating to the creation of the office of ,general of the ,armies of the ,united ,states1 approved ,september #c1 #aiai 7#da ,stat4 #bhc1 ch4 #ef74 #ehd4 ,enhanced information related to awarding of the ,purple ,heart 7a7 ,publication of award criteria ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,chief of an ,armed ,force shall publish on a publicly available website of such ,armed ,force includes a link to-- 7#a7 a description of the background of the ,purple ,heart2 7#b7 the eligibility criteria for awarding the ,purple ,heart2 and 7#c7 contact information for the awards and decorations liaison of such ,armed ,force to facilitate confirmation1 by a veteran or a veteran's next of kin1 whether a veteran was awarded the ,purple ,heart after ,december #ca1 #bjjb4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,chief of an ,armed ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on implementation of the requirements under subsection 7a74 ,the report shall-- 7#a7 provide background on the website described in such subsection2 7#b7 include the number of requests received by the ,armed ,force related to confirming the award of a ,purple ,heart2 7#c7 describe the average response time for confirming the award of a ,purple ,heart in response to an inquiry from a veteran or next of kin2 and 7#d7 include recommendations for decreasing the amount of time taken to respond to such inquiries4 ,j ,miscellaneous ,reports and ,other ,matters #eia4 ,report on non-citizen members of the ,armed ,forces ,section #aae;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,not later than ,april #a each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that sets forth the following with respect to personnel3 7#a7 ,the number of members of the ,armed ,forces who are not citizens of the ,united ,states during the year covered by such report4 7#b7 ,the immigration status of such members4 7#c7 ,the number of such members naturalized4 4 #eib4 ,notification on manning of afloat naval forces3 modifications2 codification 7a7 ,repeals 7#a7 ,sunset ,subsection 7e7 of section #eig of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac note7 is repealed4 7#b7 ,obsolete provision ,subsection 7f7 of such section is repealed4 7b7 ,definitions3 addition2 clerical improvements ,subsection 7d7 of such section-- 7#a7 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c71 7#b71 and 7#a71 respectively2 7,b7 by striking the heading of each such paragraph2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,the term surface combatant vessel means any littoral combat ship 7including the ,,lcs-#a and ,,lcs-#b classes71 frigate 7including the ,,ffg-#fb class71 destroyer 7excluding the ,,ddg-#ajjj class71 or cruiser 7including the ,,cg-#dg class74 2 and 7#b7 is redesignated as subsection 7e74 7c7 ,establishment of certain crewing requirement ,such section is amended by inserting1 after subsection 7c71 the following new subsection 7d73 7d7 ,crewing of a surface combatant vessel3 prohibition2 exception 7#a7 ,beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may not assign more than one crew to a covered ship that is a surface combatant vessel if any surface combatant vessel was included in a notification under subsection 7a7 during the #ab months preceding such assignment4 7#b7 ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to a littoral combat ship configured to conduct mine countermeasures if the ,secretary of the ,navy submits to the congressional defense committees a certification and detailed explanation that such ship is unable to meet operational requirements regarding mine countermeasures1 determined by the commander of a combatant command concerned1 with only one crew4 4 7d7 ,codification 7#a7 ,in general ,such section1 as amended by this section1 is transferred to chapter #hbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 inserted after section #hbbf1 and redesignated as section #hbbg4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding1 after the item relating to section #hbbf1 the following new item3 #hbbg4 ,notifications on manning of afloat naval forces4 4 #eic4 ,clarification of authority of ,,ncmaf to update ,chaplains ,hill at ,arlington ,national ,cemetery ,section #ehd7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #bdji note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,authority of ,secretary of the ,army ,the ,secretary of the ,army may permit ,,ncmaf to carry out any action authorized by this subsection without regard to the time limitation under section #bdji7;b77#b77;,c7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #eid4 ,disinterment of remains of ,andrew ,chabrol from ,arlington ,national ,cemetery 7a7 ,disinterment ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall disinter the remains of ,andrew ,chabrol from ,arlington ,national ,cemetery4 7b7 ,notification ,the ,secretary of the ,army may not carry out subsection 7a7 until after notifying the next of kin of ,andrew ,chabrol4 7c7 ,disposition ,after carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall-- 7#a7 relinquish the remains to the next of kin described in subsection 7b72 or 7#b7 if no such next of kin responds to notification under subsection 7b71 arrange for disposition of the remains as the ,secretary of the ,army determines appropriate4 #eie4 ,pilot program on safe storage of personally owned firearms 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program to promote the safe storage of personally owned firearms4 7b7 ,elements ,under the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall furnish to members of the ,armed ,forces who are participating in the pilot program at military installations selected under subsection 7e7 locking devices or firearm safes1 or both1 for the purpose of securing personally owned firearms when not in use 7including by directly providing1 subsidizing1 or otherwise making available such devices or safes74 7c7 ,participation 7#a7 ,voluntary participation ,participation by members of the ,armed ,forces in the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall be on a voluntary basis4 7#b7 ,location of participants ,a member of the ,armed ,forces may participate in the pilot program under subsection 7a7 carried out at a military installation selected under subsection 7e7 regardless of whether the member resides at the military installation4 7d7 ,plan ,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 plan for the implementation of the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,selection of installations ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall select not fewer than five military installations at which to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,effect on existing policies ,nothing in this section shall be construed to circumvent or undermine any existing safe storage policies1 laws1 or regulations on military installations4 7g7 ,report ,upon the termination under subsection 7h7 of the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the following information3 7#a7 ,the number and type of locking devices and firearm safes furnished to members of the ,armed ,forces under the pilot program4 7#b7 ,the cost of carrying out the pilot program4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the effect of the pilot program on suicide prevention4 7#d7 ,such other information as the ,secretary may determine appropriate1 which shall exclude any personally identifiable information about participants in the pilot program4 7h7 ,termination ,the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date that is six years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #eif4 ,pilot program on car sharing on remote or isolated military installations 7a7 ,determination ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall determine whether it is feasible and advisable to carry out a pilot program to allow car sharing on more than two remote or isolated military installations4 7b7 ,authority ,if the ,secretary determines that such a pilot program is feasible and advisable1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to carry out the pilot program not later than #ij days after such determination4 7c7 ,program elements ,to carry out a pilot program under this section1 the ,secretary shall take steps including the following3 7#a7 ,seek to enter into an agreement with an entity that-- 7,a7 provides car sharing services2 and 7,b7 is capable of serving the selected military installations4 7#b7 ,provide to members assigned to such military installations the resources the ,secretary determines necessary to participate in such pilot program4 7#c7 ,promote such pilot program to such members as the ,secretary determines4 7d7 ,duration ,a pilot program under this section shall terminate two years after the ,secretary commences such pilot program4 7e7 ,report ,upon the termination of a pilot program under this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the following information3 7#a7 ,the number of individuals who used car sharing services offered pursuant to the pilot program4 7#b7 ,the cost to the ,united ,states of the pilot program4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the effect of the pilot program on mental health and community connectedness of members described in subsection 7b77#b74 7#d7 ,other information the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7f7 ,military installation defined ,in this section1 the term military installation has the meaning given such term in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eig4 ,briefing on the effects of economic inflation on members of the ,armed ,forces ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the extent to which economic inflation has affected members of the ,armed ,forces4 #eih4 ,study on improvement of access to voting for members of the ,armed ,forces overseas 7a7 ,study required ,the ,director of the ,federal ,voting ,assistance ,program of the ,department of ,defense shall conduct a study on means of improving access to voting for members of the ,armed ,forces overseas4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 the ,director shall submit to ,congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the results of a survey1 undertaken for purposes of the study1 of ,voting ,assistance ,officers and members of the ,armed ,forces overseas on means of improving access to voting for such members1 including through the establishment of unit-level assistance mechanisms or permanent voting assistance offices4 7#b7 ,an estimate of the costs and requirements in connection with an expansion of the number of ,voting ,assistance ,officers in order to fully meet the needs of members of the ,armed ,forces overseas for access to voting4 7#c7 ,a description and assessment of various actions to be undertaken under the ,federal ,voting ,assistance ,program in order to increase the capabilities of the ,voting ,assistance ,officer program4 #eii4 ,report on incidence of military suicides by military job code 7a7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security with regards to the ,coast ,guard1 shall conduct a review and submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the rates of suicides in the ,armed ,forces1 beginning after ,september #aa1 #bjja1 disaggregated by-- 7#a7 year2 7#b7 military job code 7,army military occupational specialty1 ,navy enlisted classification or billet1 ,marine ,corps military occupational specialty1 ,air ,force specialty code1 or ,coast ,guard rating72 and 7#c7 whether the member was serving on active duty1 in the ,national ,guard1 or as a ,reserve4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a compilation of suicide data by military job code to determine which military career fields have a higher per capita suicide rate compared to-- 7,a7 other military career fields for the same period2 7,b7 the overall suicide rate for each ,armed ,force for the same period2 7,c7 the overall suicide rate for the ,department of ,defense for the same period2 and 7,d7 the national suicide rate for the same period4 7#b7 ,a disaggregation of suicide data by age categories consistent with the age categories used in the ,department of ,defense ,annual ,suicide ,report4 7c7 ,interim briefing ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the preliminary findings of the review conducted under this section4 #eii;,a4 ,report on efforts to prevent and respond to deaths by suicide in the ,navy 7a7 ,review ,required ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall conduct a review of the efforts by the ,secretary of the ,navy to-- 7#a7 prevent incidents of deaths by suicide1 suicide attempts1 and suicidal ideation among covered members2 and 7#b7 respond to such incidents4 7b7 ,elements of ,review ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of each of the following3 7#a7 ,the extent of data collected regarding incidents of deaths by suicide1 suicide attempts1 and suicidal ideation among covered members1 including data regarding whether such covered members are assigned to sea duty or shore duty at the time of such incidents4 7#b7 ,the means used by commanders to prevent and respond to incidents of deaths by suicide1 suicide attempts1 and suicidal ideation among covered members4 7#c7 ,challenges related to-- 7,a7 the prevention of incidents of deaths by suicide1 suicide attempts1 and suicidal ideation among members of the ,navy assigned to sea duty2 and 7,b7 the development of a response to such incidents4 7#d7 ,the capacity of teams providing mental health services to covered members to respond to incidents of suicidal ideation or suicide attempts among covered members in the respective unit each such team serves4 7#e7 ,the means used by such teams to respond to such incidents1 including the extent to which post-incident programs are available to covered members4 7#f7 ,such other matters as the ,inspector ,general considers appropriate in connection with the prevention of deaths by suicide1 suicide attempts1 and suicidal ideation among covered members4 7c7 ,report ,required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report that includes a summary of the results of the review conducted under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,covered member defined ,in this section the term covered member means a member of the ,navy assigned to sea duty or shore duty4 #eii;,b4 ,report on officer personnel management and the development of the professional military ethic of the ,space ,force 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on officer personnel management and the development of the professional military ethic of the ,space ,force4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a description of issues related to officer development in the ,space ,force1 including-- 7,a7 the professional military education model for professional education of1 and continual learning for1 officers of the ,space ,force2 7,b7 the career development model for officers of the ,space ,force1 including key knowledge1 skills1 and attributes expected of ,space ,force officers at each of the company grade1 field grade1 and general officer levels2 7,c7 desired career trajectories for ,space ,force officers1 including key assignments throughout identified ,space ,force career tracks and how the flexibility of the ,space ,force ,component proposal will be used to achieve these desired career paths2 7,d7 how proposed constructive credit for civilian education and non-military experience in related space industry or government sectors will align with the proposed ,,pme and career development models2 and 7,e7 how the ,space ,force ,component proposal will enable officers to achieve joint qualifications required for promotion to general officer4 7#b7 ,a description of issues related to officer accessions of the ,space ,force1 including-- 7,a7 the expected sources of commissioning for officers of the ,space ,force1 including the desired proportions of officer assessments from the ,reserve ,officer ,training ,corps1 military service academies1 ,officer ,training ,school1 and direct commissions at each grade above ,o-#a2 7,b7 the role of proposed constructive credit for civilian education and non-military experience in accessing officers at each grade above ,o-#a and the extent to which the ,space ,force plans to grant constructive credit in determining an officer's entry grade at each grade above ,o-#a2 and 7,c7 the role of targeted recruiting1 as described in the ,guardian ,ideal1 for officer accessions1 including how it will work1 how frequently it will be used1 for what positions1 and how it will fit into overall officer accessions4 7#c7 ,a description of issues related to the professional military ethic of the ,space ,force1 including-- 7,a7 how the proposed talent management system1 career development model1 ,,pme model1 and proposed ,space ,force ,component structure will affect the development of a unique military culture of the ,space ,force as an ,armed ,force with space as a warfighting domain2 7,b7 the role of the professional military ethic in the ,space ,force1 including expectations of commissioned officers as public servants and military leaders2 7,c7 the expected role of civilian employees of the ,space ,force in the development and stewardship of the ,space ,force as an ,armed ,force1 and how such employees are distinct from members of the ,space ,force2 7,d7 the ethical implications of creating a force that is designed to partner effectively with other space-interested entities1 as described in the ,guardian ,ideal1 and how the ,space ,force intends to address any ethical conflicts arising from its desired close partnership with non-military and non-governmental entities in private industry2 and 7,e7 the specific barriers between officers1 enlisted members1 and civilian employees that are described as unnecessary in the ,guardian ,ideal1 how and why such barriers are unnecessary for the ,space ,force1 and any statutory or policy changes the ,space ,force proposes to remove such barriers1 including any proposed changes to the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 7#d7 ,any other issues related to personnel management and professional development of officers of the ,space ,force that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines appropriate4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,guardian ,ideal means the document with that title1 dated ,september #ag1 #bjba1 and issued by the ,chief of ,space ,operations4 7#b7 ,the term ,,pme means professional military education4 ,,vi ,compensation and ,other ,personnel ,benefits ,subtitle ,a--,bonus and ,incentive ,pays ,sec4 #fja4 ,one-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,increase to maximum amounts of certain bonus and special pay authorities4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,cold weather duty3 authorization of assignment or special duty pay2 travel allowance for members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to ,alaska4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,air ,force rated officer retention demonstration program4 ,subtitle ,b--,allowances ,other than ,travel and ,transportation ,allowances ,sec4 #faa4 ,increases in maximum allowable income for purposes of eligibility for basic needs allowance4 ,sec4 #fab4 ,extension of authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing in certain areas4 ,sec4 #fac4 ,temporary continuation of rate of basic allowance for housing for members of the ,armed ,forces whose sole dependent dies while residing with the member4 ,sec4 #fad4 ,basic allowance for housing for members without dependents when home port change would financially disadvantage member4 ,sec4 #fae4 ,revival and redesignation of provision establishing benefits for certain members assigned to the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency4 ,sec4 #faf4 ,extension of one-time uniform allowance for officers who transfer to the ,space ,force4 ,sec4 #fag4 ,,oconus cost of living allowance3 adjustments2 notice to certain congressional committees4 ,subtitle ,c--,travel and ,transportation ,allowances ,sec4 #fba4 ,allowable travel and transportation allowances3 complex overhaul4 ,sec4 #fbb4 ,expansion of authority to reimburse a member of the uniformed services for spousal business costs arising from a permanent change of station4 ,sec4 #fbc4 ,extension of authority to reimburse members for spouse relicensing costs pursuant to a permanent change of station4 ,sec4 #fbd4 ,reimbursement of a member of the uniformed services for costs to relocate a pet that arise from a permanent change of station4 ,sec4 #fbe4 ,travel and transportation allowances for certain members of the ,armed ,forces who attend a professional military education institution or training classes4 ,sec4 #fbf4 ,conforming amendments to update references to travel and transportation authorities4 ,sec4 #fbg4 ,pilot program to reimburse members of the ,armed ,forces for certain child care costs incident to a permanent change of station or assignment4 ,subtitle ,d--,leave ,sec4 #fca4 ,technical amendments to leave entitlement and accumulation4 ,sec4 #fcb4 ,modification of authority to allow members of the ,armed ,forces to accumulate leave in excess of #fj days4 ,sec4 #fcc4 ,convalescent leave for a member of the ,armed ,forces4 ,subtitle ,e--,family and ,survivor ,benefits ,sec4 #fda4 ,claims relating to the return of personal effects of a deceased member of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #fdb4 ,extension of parent fee discount to child care employees4 ,sec4 #fdc4 ,survivor ,benefit ,plan open season4 ,sec4 #fdd4 ,military installations with limited child care3 briefing4 ,sec4 #fde4 ,food insecurity among military families3 data collection2 training2 report4 ,subtitle ,f--,defense ,resale ,matters ,sec4 #fea4 ,prohibition of the sale of certain goods from the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region in commissaries and exchanges4 ,subtitle ,g--,miscellaneous ,studies1 ,briefings and ,reports ,sec4 #ffa4 ,study on basic pay4 ,sec4 #ffb4 ,report on accuracy of basic allowance for housing4 ,sec4 #ffc4 ,review of dislocation and relocation allowances4 ,sec4 #ffd4 ,complex overhaul pay3 briefing4 ,sec4 #ffe4 ,studies on compensation for ,,dod child care providers4 ,sec4 #fff4 ,barriers to home ownership for members of the ,armed ,forces3 study2 report4 ,a ,bonus and ,incentive ,pays #fja4 ,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 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,title #aj authorities relating to health care professionals ,the following sections of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc3 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 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 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 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc3 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;b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g77;,e71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h77;,c71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 #fjb4 ,increase to maximum amounts of certain bonus and special pay authorities 7a7 ,general bonus authority for enlisted members ,section #cca7;c77#a7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #ej1jjj and inserting #ge1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #cj1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj4 7b7 ,special bonus and incentive pay authorities for nuclear officers ,section #ccc7;d77#a77;,a7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ej1jjj and inserting #ge1jjj4 7c7 ,special aviation incentive pay and bonus authorities for officers ,section #ccd7;c77#a7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #a1jjj and inserting #a1ejj2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #ce1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj4 7d7 ,skill incentive pay or proficiency bonus ,section #cec7;c77#a77;,a7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #a1jjj and inserting #a1gej4 #fjc4 ,cold weather duty3 authorization of assignment or special duty pay2 travel allowance for members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to ,alaska 7a7 ,pay ,section #ceb7;a77#b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 7including a cold weather location7 after location4 7b7 ,travel allowance 7#a7 ,establishment ,during the period specified in paragraph 7#e71 the ,secretary of a military department shall reimburse an eligible member of the armed forces for the cost of airfare for that member to travel to the home of record of the member4 7#b7 ,eligible members ,a member of the armed forces is eligible for a reimbursement under paragraph 7#a7 if-- 7,a7 the member is assigned to a duty location in ,alaska2 and 7,b7 an officer in a grade above ,o-#e in the chain of command of the member authorizes the travel of the member4 7#c7 ,treatment of time as leave ,the time during which an eligible member is absent from duty for travel reimbursable under paragraph 7#a7 shall be treated as leave for purposes of section #gjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on-- 7,a7 the use and effectiveness of reimbursements under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 the calculation and use of the cost of living allowance for a member assigned to a duty location in ,alaska2 and 7,c7 the use of special pays and other allowances as incentives for cold weather proficiency or duty location4 7#e7 ,period specified ,the period specified in this paragraph is the period-- 7,a7 beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 #fjd4 ,air ,force rated officer retention demonstration program 7a7 ,program requirement ,the ,secretary shall establish and carry out within the ,department of the ,air ,force a demonstration program to assess and improve retention on active duty in the ,air ,force of rated officers described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,rated officers described ,rated officers described in this subsection are rated officers serving on active duty in the ,air ,force1 excluding rated officers with a reserve appointment in the ,air ,national ,guard or ,air ,force ,reserve-- 7#a7 whose continued service on active duty would be in the best interest of the ,department of the ,air ,force1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 who have not more than three years and not less than one year remaining on an active duty service obligation under section #fec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,written agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,under the demonstration program required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall offer retention incentives under subsection 7d7 to a rated officer described in subsection 7b7 who executes a written agreement to remain on active duty in a regular component of the ,air ,force for not less than four years after the completion of the active duty service obligation of the officer under section #fec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,exception ,if the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines that an assignment previously guaranteed under subsection 7d77#a7 to a rated officer described in subsection 7b7 cannot be fulfilled1 the agreement of the officer under paragraph 7#a7 to remain on active duty shall expire not later than one year after that determination4 7d7 ,retention incentives 7#a7 ,guarantee of future assignment location ,under the demonstration program required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may offer to a rated officer described in subsection 7b7 a guarantee of future assignment locations based on the preference of the officer4 7#b7 ,aviation bonus ,under the demonstration program required under subsection 7a71 notwithstanding section #ccd7;c7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary may pay to a rated officer described in subsection 7b7 an aviation bonus not to exceed an average annual amount of #ej1jjj 7subject to paragraph 7#c77;,b774 7#c7 ,combination of incentives ,the ,secretary may offer to a rated officer described in subsection 7b7 a combination of incentives under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7e7 ,annual briefing ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 and annually thereafter until the termination of the demonstration program required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing describing the use of such demonstration program and its effects on the retention on active duty in the ,air ,force of rated officers described in subsection 7b74 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,rated officer ,the term rated officer means an officer specified in section #ibec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 7g7 ,termination ,this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 ,b ,allowances ,other than ,travel and ,transportation ,allowances #faa4 ,increases in maximum allowable income for purposes of eligibility for basic needs allowance 7a7 ,in general ,section #djb;b7b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #acj percent both places it appears and inserting #aej percent2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7,a7 before the gross2 7,b7 by striking 2 and and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by inserting at the end the following3 7,b7 if the ,secretary concerned determines it appropriate 7based on location1 household need1 or special circumstance71 the gross household income of the member during the most recent calendar year did not exceed an amount equal to #bjj percent of the ,federal poverty guidelines of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services for the location of the member and the number of individuals in the household of the member for such year2 and 4 7b7 ,implementation ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary concerned 7as defined in section #aja of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code7 shall modify the calculation of the basic needs allowance under section #djb;b of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 to implement the amendments made by subsection 7a74 #fab4 ,extension of authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing in certain areas ,section #djc7;b77#h77;,c7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjbb and inserting #bjbd4 #fac4 ,temporary continuation of rate of basic allowance for housing for members of the ,armed ,forces whose sole dependent dies while residing with the member 7a7 ,authority ,section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #fab1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7m7 through 7p7 as subsections 7n7 through 7q72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7l7 the following new subsection 7m73 7m7 ,temporary continuation of rate of basic allowance for members of the armed forces whose sole dependent dies while residing with the member 7#a7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a77#b7 or any other section of law1 the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 may1 after the death of the sole dependent of a member of the armed forces1 continue to pay a basic allowance for housing to such member at the rate paid to such member on the date of such death if-- 7,a7 such sole dependent dies-- 7i7 while the member is on active duty2 and 7ii7 while residing with the member1 unless separated by the necessity of military service or to receive institutional care as a result of disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the ,secretary concerned may by regulation prescribe2 and 7,b7 the member is not occupying a housing facility under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned on the date of the death of the sole dependent4 7#b7 ,the continuation of the rate of an allowance under this subsection shall terminate upon the earlier of the following to occur3 7,a7 ,the day that is one year after the date of the death of the sole dependent4 7,b7 ,the permanent change of station1 or permanent change of assignment with movement of personal property and household goods under section #dec7;c7 of this title1 of the member4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bhha;a7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #djc7n7 and inserting section #djc7o74 #fad4 ,basic allowance for housing for members without dependents when home port change would financially disadvantage member ,subsection 7p7 of section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 as redesignated by section #fab1 is further amended in subsection 7p7-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking low-cost and no-cost and inserting certain2 7#b7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,in the case of a member who is assigned2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 7,a7 ,in the case of a member without dependents who is assigned to a unit that undergoes a change of home port or a change of permanent duty station1 if the ,secretary concerned determines that it would be inequitable to base the member's entitlement to1 and amount of1 a basic allowance for housing on the new home port or permanent duty station1 the ,secretary concerned may-- 7i7 waive the requirement to base the member's entitlement to1 and amount of1 a basic allowance for housing on the new home port or permanent duty station member2 and 7ii7 treat that member for the purposes of this section as if the unit to which the member is assigned did not undergo such a change4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary concerned may grant a waiver under subparagraph 7,a7 to not more than #ajj members in a calendar year4 7,c7 ,not later than ,march #a of each calendar year1 the ,secretary concerned shall provide a briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the use of the authority provided by subparagraph 7,a7 during the preceding calendar year that includes-- 7i7 the number of members granted a waiver under subparagraph 7,a7 during that year2 and 7ii7 for each such waiver1 an identification of-- 7,i7 the grade of the member2 7,,ii7 the home port or permanent duty station of the unit to which the member is assigned before the change described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,,iii7 the new home port or permanent duty station of that unit4 7,d7 ,this paragraph shall cease to be effective on ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 4 #fae4 ,revival and redesignation of provision establishing benefits for certain members assigned to the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency 7a7 ,revivial ,section #dia of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7#a7 is revived to read as it did immediately before its repeal under section #fjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha72 and 7#b7 is redesignated as section #dca of such title4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #g of such title is amended by inserting1 after the item relating to section #dbg1 the following new item3 #dca4 ,benefits for certain members assigned to the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency4 4 #faf4 ,extension of one-time uniform allowance for officers who transfer to the ,space ,force ,subsection 7d77#a7 of section #fjf of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cfgb2 #cg ,u4,s4,c4 #daf note7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbb and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 #fag4 ,,oconus cost of living allowance3 adjustments2 notice to certain congressional committees 7a7 ,adjustments 7#a7 ,reductions3 limitation ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may reduce the cost-of-living allowance for a member of the ,armed ,forces assigned to a duty station located outside the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 not more than once every six months2 or 7,b7 in connection with a permanent change of station for such member4 7#b7 ,increases ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may increase the allowance described in paragraph 7#a7 for a member of the ,armed ,forces at any time4 7b7 ,notice ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives not less than #ahj days before modifying a table used to calculate the living allowance described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing containing-- 7#a7 the determination of the ,secretary regarding the effects of this section on the allowance described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 an assessment of the representative market basket of goods and services used to determine such allowance1 including the methodology to identify such market basket and the frequency with which such allowance is adjusted2 and 7#c7 the methodology and process by which surveys regarding such allowance are updated1 including the average response rates and the efforts undertaken to ensure a representative sample of beneficiaries are surveyed4 ,c ,travel and ,transportation ,allowances #fba4 ,allowable travel and transportation allowances3 complex overhaul ,section #deb of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 by redesignating the second paragraph 7#ah7 as paragraph 7#ba72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#bb7 ,permanent change of assignment to or from a naval vessel undergoing nuclear refueling or defueling and any concurrent complex overhaul1 even if such assignment is within the same area as the current assignment of the member4 7#bc7 ,current assignment to a naval vessel entering or exiting nuclear refueling or defueling and any concurrent complex overhaul4 4 #fbb4 ,expansion of authority to reimburse a member of the uniformed services for spousal business costs arising from a permanent change of station 7a7 ,in general ,section #dec of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in subsection 7g7-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by inserting or business costs after relicensing costs2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or qualified business costs after qualified relicensing costs2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7,a7 before ,reimbursement2 7,b7 by inserting for qualified relicensing costs after subsection2 7,c7 by striking #ajjj and inserting #a1jjj2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,reimbursement provided to a member under this subsection for qualified business costs may not exceed #a1jjj in connection with each reassignment described in paragraph 7#a74 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting or qualified business costs after qualified relicensing costs2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting business license1 permit1 after courses12 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 or owned a business1 before during2 7ii7 by inserting professional before license2 and 7iii7 by inserting 1 or business license or permit1 after certification2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by inserting professional before license2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 or business license or permit1 after certification2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,in this subsection1 the term qualified business costs means costs1 including moving services for equipment1 equipment removal1 new equipment purchases1 information technology expenses1 and inspection fees1 incurred by the spouse of a member if-- 7,a7 the spouse owned a business during the member's previous duty assignment and the costs result from a movement described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 in connection with the member's change in duty location pursuant to reassignment described in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 the costs were incurred or paid to move such business to a new location in connection with such reassignment4 4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than one year 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 ,house of ,representatives a briefing regarding implementation of the amendments made by subsection 7a71 including-- 7#a7 the number of times such ,secretary used the authority under such amendments2 and 7#b7 the costs to the ,federal ,government arising from such usage4 #fbc4 ,extension of authority to reimburse members for spouse relicensing costs pursuant to a permanent change of station ,section #dec of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #fbb1 is further amended1 in subsection 7g77#c71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 #fbd4 ,reimbursement of a member of the uniformed services for costs to relocate a pet that arise from a permanent change of station ,section #dec of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by sections #fbb1 and #fbc1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,reimbursement for transportation of pets arising from certain permanent changes of stations 7#a7 ,the ,secretary concerned may reimburse a member for any cost related to the relocation of a pet that arises from a permanent change of station of such member within the continental ,united ,states4 ,such reimbursement may not exceed #eej for each such permanent change of station4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary concerned may reimburse a member for any cost related to the relocation of a pet that arises from a permanent change of station of such member to or from a duty station located outside the continental ,united ,states4 ,such reimbursement may not exceed #d1jjj for each such permanent change of station4 4 #fbe4 ,travel and transportation allowances for certain members of the ,armed ,forces who attend a professional military education institution or training classes ,section #dec of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by sections #fbb1 #fbc1 and #fbd1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7i7 ,attendance at professional military education institution or training classes 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned may authorize temporary duty status1 and travel and transportation allowances payable to a member in such status1 for a member under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary who is reassigned-- 7,a7 between duty stations located within the ,united ,states2 7,b7 for a period of not more than one year2 7,c7 for the purpose of participating in professional military education or training classes1 7,d7 with orders to return to the duty station where the member maintains primary residence and the dependents of such member reside4 7#b7 ,if the ,secretary of the military department concerned assigns permanent duty status to a member described in paragraph 7#a71 such member shall be eligible for travel and transportation allowances including the following3 7,a7 ,transportation1 including mileage at the same rate paid for a permanent change of station4 7,b7 ,per diem while traveling between the permanent duty station and professional military education institution or training site4 7,c7 ,per diem paid in the same manner and amount as temporary lodging expenses4 7,d7 ,per diem equal to the amount of the basic allowance for housing under section #djc of this title paid to a member-- 7i7 in the grade of such member2 7ii7 without dependents2 7iii7 who resides in the military housing area in which the professional military education institution or training site is located4 7,e7 ,movement of household goods in an amount determined under applicable regulations4 4 #fbf4 ,conforming amendments to update references to travel and transportation authorities 7a7 ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe ,section #bef7;g77#b77;,b77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ijf7;g77#b77;,b77ii77 is amended by striking sections #djc;a and #dge and inserting sections #djc;b and #dje4 7b7 ,title #e ,title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #daji7;a77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking sections #dgd and #dge and inserting sections #dje and #deb2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking sections #dgf and #dgi and inserting sections #deb and #dec7;c72 7#b7 in section #egbe7;c77#b77;,b71 by striking section #dgf7;b77#a77;,h77iii7 and inserting subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #dec2 and 7#c7 in section #egfj-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking section #dha;h7b7 and inserting section #dea7;a72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking section #dgd7;d7 and inserting section #dfd2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking section #dha;h7d77#a7 and inserting section #deb7;d74 7c7 ,title #aj ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #gaj-- 7,a7 in subsection 7f77#d77;,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking section #dgd and inserting section #deb2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7h77#d71 by striking section #dha;f and inserting section #dec7;f72 7#b7 in section #aagd;a7b77#b77;,b71 by striking sections #dgd and #dgf and inserting sections #deb and #dec7;c72 7#c7 in section #aage7;j71 by striking sections #dgd and #dgf and inserting sections #deb and #dec7;c72 7#d7 in section #aage;a7e77#b77;,b71 by striking sections #dgd and #dgf and inserting sections #deb and #dec7;c72 7#e7 in section #adia7;d77#c71 by striking section #die7;a77#b7 and inserting section #dce7;a77#b72 7#f7 in section #bjac7;b77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking sections #dgd and #dge and inserting sections #dje and #deb2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking sections #dgf and #dgi and inserting sections #deb and #dec7;c72 7#g7 in section #bdic7;a77#d77;,b77ii71 by striking section #dha;f7d7 and inserting section #dec7;f72 7#h7 in section #bfac7;g71 by striking section #dha;h7b7 and inserting section #dea7;a72 and 7#i7 in section #abejc-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 in the second sentence1 by striking sections #bjf and #die and inserting sections #bjf and #dce2 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 by striking section #die and inserting section #dce2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking chapter #g and inserting section #deb4 7d7 ,title #ad ,section #bgfd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the first and third sentences1 by striking subsection 7b7 of section #dgf and inserting section #dec7;c74 7e7 ,title #cb ,section #aae of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the third sentence1 by striking sections #bjf and #die and inserting sections #bjf and #dce2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 by striking section #die and inserting section #dce2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking chapter #g and inserting section #deb4 7f7 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb ,section #bcf7;f77#d77;,a7 of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcf7;f77#d77;,a77 is amended1 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking section #dgd and inserting section #deb4 7g7 ,title #cf ,section #baja7;b77#b7 of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #dge and inserting section #dje4 7h7 ,title #cg ,title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #djc-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,a71 by striking section #dgf and inserting section #deb2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7g7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the second sentence1 by striking section #dgd and inserting section #deb2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking section #dgf and inserting section #dec7;c72 7#b7 in section #dbj7;b71 by striking sections #dgd-dha and inserting section #deb2 7#c7 in section #dbb7;a71 by striking section #dhj and inserting section #deb2 7#d7 in section #dbg-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 by striking section #dgf and inserting section #deb2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking section #dgf and inserting section #deb2 7#e7 in section #dcc7;b71 by striking section #dgd7;d77#b77;,a7 and inserting section #deb2 7#f7 in section #dea7;a77#b77;,h7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking section #dha;f and inserting section #dec7;f72 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking section #dha;h and inserting section #deb7;b77#ab72 7,c7 in clause 7iii71 by striking section #dha;j and inserting section #deb7;b77#ac72 7,d7 in clause 7iv71 by striking section #dhak and inserting section #deb7;b77#ad72 and 7,e7 in clause 7v71 by striking section #dhal and inserting section #deb7;b77#ae72 7#g7 in section #ajjb7;b77#a71 by striking section #dgd7;a7-7d71 and 7f71 and inserting section #deb2 7#h7 in section #ajjc1 by striking sections #djb-djc;b1 #dgd-dgg1 #dgi-dha1 and #dad and inserting sections #djb through #djc;b1 #dje1 #dad1 #deb1 and #dec2 and 7#i7 in section #ajjf7;g7-- 7,a7 by striking section #dgg and inserting section #deb7;c77#b72 and 7,b7 by striking section #dge;a7a7 and inserting section #deb7;b77#aa74 7i7 ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff ,section #ag7;d77#b77;,b77ii7 of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf7;d77#b77;,b77ii77 is amended by striking section #dge and inserting section #dje4 #fbg4 ,pilot program to reimburse members of the ,armed ,forces for certain child care costs incident to a permanent change of station or assignment 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a pilot program to reimburse members of the ,armed ,forces for certain child care costs incident to a permanent change of station or assignment4 7b7 ,travel and transportation allowances ,under the pilot program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall treat a designated child care provider as an authorized traveler if child care is not available to a member of the ,armed ,forces at a military child development center at the permanent duty location of such member not later than #cj days after the member arrives at such location4 7c7 ,reimbursement of certain child care costs 7#a7 ,authority ,under the pilot program1 the ,secretary of ,defense may reimburse a member of the ,armed ,forces for travel expenses for a designated child care provider when-- 7,a7 the member is reassigned1 either as a permanent change of station or permanent change of assignment1 to a new duty station2 7,b7 the movement of the member's dependents is authorized at the expense of the ,united ,states under section #dea of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 as part of the reassignment2 7,c7 child care is not available at a military child development center at such duty station not later than #cj days after the member arrives at such duty station2 and 7,d7 the dependent child is on the wait list for child care at such military child development center4 7#b7 ,maximum amounts ,reimbursement provided to a member under this subsection may not exceed-- 7,a7 #ejj for a reassignment between duty stations within the continental ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 #a1ejj for a reassignment involving a duty station outside of the continental ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,deadline ,a member may not apply for reimbursement under this subsection later than one year after a reassignment described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,concurrent receipt prohibited ,in the event a household contains more than one member eligible for reimbursement under this subsection1 reimbursement may be paid to one member among such members as such members shall jointly elect4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the pilot program1 including the recommendation of the ,secretary whether to make the pilot program permanent4 7e7 ,termination ,the pilot program shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term authorized traveler has the meaning given such term in section #dea of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term designated child care provider means an adult selected by a member of the armed forces to provide child care to a dependent child of such member4 7#c7 ,the term military child development center has the meaning given such term in section #ahjj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,d ,leave #fca4 ,technical amendments to leave entitlement and accumulation 7a7 ,repeal of obsolete authority ,section #gja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7m7 as subsections 7d7 through 7l74 7b7 ,conforming amendments to section #gja of title #aj ,section #gja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking subsections 7d71 7f71 and 7g7 and inserting subsections 7e7 and 7f72 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#b71 in the first sentence1 by striking subsections 7b71 7d71 and 7f7 and inserting subsections 7b7 and 7e72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7i71 as so redesignated1 in the first sentence1 by striking subsections 7b71 7d71 and 7f7 and inserting subsections 7b7 and 7e74 7c7 ,conforming amendments to other provisions of law 7#a7 ,title #ad ,section #bejh7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #gja7;f77#b7 and inserting section #gja7;e74 7#b7 ,title #cg ,title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #eja-- 7i7 in subsection 7b77#f71 by striking #abj days of leave under section #gja7;f77#a7 and inserting #ij days of leave under section #gja7;e72 and 7ii7 in subsection 7h71 by striking section #gja7;g7 and inserting section #gja7;f72 and 7,b7 in section #ejb7;b71 by striking section #gja7;h7 and inserting section #gja7;g74 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section take effect on ,january #a1 #bjbc4 #fcb4 ,modification of authority to allow members of the ,armed ,forces to accumulate leave in excess of #fj days 7a7 ,in general ,section #gja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #fca1 is further amended by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary concerned1 under uniform regulations to be prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 may authorize a member described in paragraph 7#b7 to retain not more than #cj days of excess leave4 7#b7 ,a member described in this paragraph is a member who-- 7,a7 7i7 serves on active duty for a continuous period of at least #abj days for which the member is entitled to special pay under section #caj7;a7 of title #cg2 or 7ii7 is assigned to a deployable ship or mobile unit or to other duty designated for the purposes of this section2 7,b7 except for this subsection1 would lose any excess leave at the end of the fiscal year2 and 7,c7 receives1 from the first officer in a grade above ,o-#f in the chain of command of such member1 written authorization to retain such excess leave4 7#c7 ,excess leave retained by a member under this subsection shall be forfeited unless used before the end of the second fiscal year after the end of the fiscal year in which the service or assignment described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 terminated4 7#d7 ,in this subsection1 the term excess leave means leave accrued by a member in excess of the number of days of leave authorized to be accumulated under subsection 7b74 4 7b7 ,transition rule ,leave in excess of #ij days1 accumulated by a member of the ,armed ,forces under section #gja of such title before the effective date under subsection 7c71 is forfeited unless-- 7#a7 used by the member on or before ,september #cj1 #bjbf2 or 7#b7 the retention of such leave is otherwise authorized by law4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 takes effect on ,january #a1 #bjbc4 #fcc4 ,convalescent leave for a member of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,section #gja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by sections #fca and #fcb1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7m7 7#a7 ,except as provided by subsection 7h77#c71 and under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 a member of the armed forces diagnosed with a medical condition is allowed convalescent leave if-- 7,a7 the medical or behavioral health provider of the member-- 7i7 determines that the member is not yet fit for duty as a result of that condition2 and 7ii7 recommends such leave for the member to provide for the convalescence of the member from that condition2 and 7,b7 the commanding officer of the member or the commander of the military medical treatment facility authorizes such leave for the member4 7#b7 ,a member may take not more than #cj days of convalescent leave under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a condition described in that paragraph unless-- 7,a7 such leave in excess of #cj days is authorized by-- 7i7 the ,secretary concerned2 or 7ii7 an individual at the level designated by the ,secretary concerned1 but not below the grade of ,o-#e or the civilian equivalent2 or 7,b7 the member is authorized to receive convalescent leave under subsection 7h77#c7 in conjunction with the birth of a child4 7#c7 7,a7 ,convalescent leave may be authorized under paragraph 7#a7 only for a medical condition of a member and may not be authorized for a member in connection with a condition of a dependent or other family member of the member4 7,b7 ,in authorizing convalescent leave for a member under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a condition described in that paragraph1 the commanding officer of the member or the commander of the military medical treatment facility1 as the case may be1 shall-- 7i7 limit the duration of such leave to the minimum necessary in relation to the diagnosis1 prognosis1 and probable final disposition of the condition of the member2 and 7ii7 authorize leave tailored to the specific medical needs of the member rather than 7except for convalescent leave provided for under subsection 7h77#c77 authorizing leave based on a predetermined formula4 7#d7 ,a member taking convalescent leave under paragraph 7#a7 shall not have the member's leave account reduced as a result of taking such leave4 7#e7 ,in this subsection1 the term military medical treatment facility means a facility described in subsection 7b71 7c71 or 7d7 of section #ajgc;d of this title4 4 7b7 ,treatment of convalescent leave for birth of child ,paragraph 7#d7 of subsection 7h7 of such section1 as redesignated by section #fcb1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting 7,a7 after 7#d72 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,convalescent leave may be authorized under subparagraph 7,a7 only for a medical condition of a member and may not be authorized for a member in connection with a condition of a dependent or other family member of the member4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,january #a1 #bjbc4 ,e ,family and ,survivor ,benefits #fda4 ,claims relating to the return of personal effects of a deceased member of the ,armed ,forces ,section #adhb7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aa7 7,a7 ,delivery of personal effects of a decedent to the next of kin or other appropriate person4 7,b7 ,if the ,secretary concerned enters into an agreement with an entity to carry out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary concerned may1 at the request of the person described in such subparagraph1 pursue a claim against such entity that arises from the failure of such entity to substantially perform such subparagraph4 7,c7 ,if an entity described in subparagraph 7,b7 fails to substantially perform subparagraph 7,a7 by damaging1 losing1 or destroying the personal effects of a decedent1 the ,secretary concerned shall reimburse the person designated under subsection 7c7 the greater of #a1jjj or the fair market value of such damage1 loss1 or destruction4 ,the ,secretary concerned may request1 from the person designated under subsection 7c71 proof of fair market value and ownership of the personal effects4 4 #fdb4 ,extension of parent fee discount to child care employees ,section #agic of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,child care employee discount ,the ,secretary of ,defense may1 to support recruitment and retention initiatives1 charge a child care employee1 whose child attends a military child development center1 a reduced fee for such attendance4 4 #fdc4 ,survivor ,benefit ,plan open season 7a7 ,elections by persons not currently participating in ,survivor ,benefit ,plan 7#a7 ,election of ,,sbp coverage ,an eligible retired or former member may elect to participate in the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan during the open season described in subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,eligible retired or former members ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 an eligible retired or former member is a member or former member of the uniformed services who1 on or before the day before the first day of the open season described in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 is entitled to retired pay2 or 7,b7 would be entitled to retired pay under chapter #abbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7or chapter #fg of such title as in effect before ,october #e1 #aiid71 but for the fact that such member or former member is under #fj years of age4 7#c7 ,status under ,,sbp of persons making elections 7,a7 ,standard annuity ,a person making an election under paragraph 7#a7 by reason of eligibility under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall be treated for all purposes as providing a standard annuity under the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan4 7,b7 ,reserve-component annuity ,a person making an election under paragraph 7#a7 by reason of eligibility under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 shall be treated for all purposes as providing a reserve-component annuity under the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan4 7#d7 ,premiums for open season 7,a7 ,premiums to be charged ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe in regulations premiums that a person who makes an election under paragraph 7#a7 shall be required to pay for participating in the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan pursuant to the election4 7,b7 ,amount of premiums ,the total amount of the premiums to be paid by a person under the regulations prescribed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be equal to the sum of-- 7i7 the total amount by which the retired pay of the person would have been reduced before the effective date of the election under subsection 7d7 if the person had elected to participate in the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan 7for the same base amount specified in the election7 at the first opportunity that was afforded the person to participate under chapter #gc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 interest on the amount by which the retired pay of the person would have been so reduced1 computed from the date on which the retired pay would have been so reduced at such rate or rates and according to such methodology as the ,secretary determines reasonable2 and 7iii7 any additional amount that the ,secretary determines necessary to protect the actuarial soundness of the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund against any increased risk for the fund that is associated with the election4 7,c7 ,premiums to be credited to retirement fund ,premiums paid under the regulations prescribed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be credited to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund4 7b7 ,elections by persons currently participating in ,survivor ,benefit ,plan 7#a7 ,election of to discontinue ,,sbp participation ,a person participating in the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan on the day before the first day of the open season described in subsection 7e7 may elect to discontinue such participation during the open season4 7#b7 ,consent of beneficiaries 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 a person described in paragraph 7#a7 may not make an election under that paragraph without the concurrence of-- 7i7 each designated beneficiary of such person under the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan2 and 7ii7 the spouse of such person1 if such person is married4 7,b7 ,exception when beneficiary unavailable ,a person may make an election under paragraph 7#a7 without a concurrence required under subparagraph 7#b7 if the person establishes to the satisfaction of the ,secretary concerned-- 7i7 that the whereabouts of the spouse or beneficiary1 as the case may be1 cannot be determined2 or 7ii7 that1 due to exceptional circumstances1 requiring the person to seek the consent of the spouse or beneficiary1 as the case may be1 would otherwise be inappropriate4 7#c7 ,treatment of premiums 7,a7 ,discontinuation of reductions in pay ,as of the effective date under subsection 7d7 of an election by a person under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary concerned shall discontinue the reduction being made in the retired pay of the person arising from participation in the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan or1 in the case of a person who has been required to make deposits in the ,treasury on account of participation in the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan1 that person may discontinue making such deposits effective on such effective date4 7,b7 ,treatment of previous reductions ,a person who makes an election under paragraph 7#a7 is not entitled to a refund of any reduction or deposit described in subparagraph 7,a7 made before such effective date4 7c7 ,manner of making elections 7#a7 ,in general ,an election under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall be made in writing1 signed by the person making the election1 and received by the ,secretary concerned before the end of the open season described in subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,conditions ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 an election under subsection 7a7 shall be made subject to the same conditions1 and with the same opportunities for designation of beneficiaries and specification of base amount1 that apply under the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan4 7#c7 ,election must be voluntary ,an election under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 is not effective unless the person making the election declares the election to be voluntary4 ,an election under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 to participate or not to participate in the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan may not be required by any court4 ,an election by a person under subsection 7a7 to participate in the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan is not subject to the concurrence of a spouse or former spouse of the person4 7#d7 ,designation with respect to reserve-component annuity ,a person making an election under subsection 7a7 to provide a reserve-component annuity shall make a designation described in section #addh7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,effective date for elections ,an election under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall be effective on the first day of the first calendar month following the month in which the election is received by the ,secretary concerned4 7e7 ,open season described ,the open season described in this subsection is the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,january #a1 #bjbd4 7f7 ,applicability of certain provisions of law ,the provisions of sections #addi1 #adec1 and #aded of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are applicable to a person making an election1 and to an election1 under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 in the same manner as if the election were made under the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms base amount1 reserve-component annuity1 and standard annuity have the meanings given those terms in section #addg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund means the fund established under section #adfa7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term retired pay includes retainer pay4 7#d7 ,the terms ,secretary concerned and uniformed services have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,the term ,survivor ,benefit ,plan means the program established under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #gc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #fdd4 ,military installations with limited child care3 briefing 7a7 ,briefing ,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 briefing regarding child care at military installations of the covered ,armed ,forces-- 7#a7 that are not served by a military child development center2 or 7#b7 where the military child development center has few available spots4 7b7 ,elements ,the briefing under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,with regards to each military installation described in such subsection3 7,a7 ,the current and maximum possible enrollment at the military child development center 7if one exists74 7,b7 ,plans of the ,secretary to expand an existing1 or construct a new1 military child development center4 7,c7 ,the resulting capacity of each military child development center described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,the median cost of services at accredited child care facilities located near such military installation compared to the amount of assistance provided by the ,secretary of the military department concerned to members for child care services4 7#b7 ,any policy recommendations of the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7,a7 to address the rising cost of child care near military installations2 and 7,b7 regarding the rates of child care fee assistance provided to members of the covered ,armed ,forces4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means the following3 7,a7 ,the ,army4 7,b7 ,the ,navy4 7,c7 ,the ,marine ,corps4 7,d7 ,the ,air ,force4 7,e7 ,the ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,the term military child development center has the meaning given such term in section #ahjj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #fde4 ,food insecurity among military families3 data collection2 training2 report 7a7 ,data collection ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary for ,food1 ,nutrition1 and ,consumer ,services of the ,department of ,agriculture1 shall-- 7#a7 develop a survey1 in collaboration with the ,department of ,agriculture1 to determine how many members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty1 and dependents of such members1 are food insecure2 7#b7 issue the survey to such members and dependents2 7#c7 collect data related to the number of such members and dependents who-- 7,a7 are eligible for the basic needs allowance under section #djb;b of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 receive such basic needs allowance2 and 7,c7 are surveyed on the use1 by such members and dependents1 of ,federal nutrition assistance programs1 including-- 7i7 the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 7ii7 the special supplemental nutrition program for women1 infants1 and children under section #ag of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf72 and 7iii7 the school lunch program under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq471 and the school breakfast program under section #d of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc72 7#d7 develop and carry out a plan to train and designate an individual who will assist members at military installations on how and where to refer such members and their dependents for participation in ,federal nutrition assistance programs described in paragraph 7#c77;,c72 and 7#e7 coordinate efforts of the ,department of ,defense to address food insecurity and nutrition4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for the four subsequent years1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel ,readiness shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committees on ,agriculture and ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate1 a report including the following3 7#a7 ,the number of members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty and their dependents who are food insecure4 7#b7 ,the number of such members and their dependents who use the ,federal nutrition assistance programs described in subsection 7a77#c74 7#c7 ,the number of such members and their dependents described in subsection 7a77#c74 7#d7 ,the status of implementation of the plan under subsection 7a77#e74 ,f ,defense ,resale ,matters #fea4 ,prohibition of the sale of certain goods from the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region in commissaries and exchanges 7a7 ,prohibition ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #adg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bdif4 ,sale of certain goods from the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region prohibited 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not knowingly permit the sale1 at a commissary store or military exchange1 of any good1 ware1 article1 or merchandise-- 7#a7 containing any product mined1 produced1 or manufactured1 wholly or in part1 by forced labor from the ,,xuar2 or 7#b7 from an entity that has used labor from within or transferred from ,,xuar as part of a poverty alleviation or pairing assistance program4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term forced labor means any work or service that is exacted from any person under the menace of any penalty for nonperformance and that the worker does not offer to perform4 7#b7 ,the term ,,xuar means the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bdif4 ,sale of certain goods from the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region prohibited4 4 ,g ,miscellaneous ,studies1 ,briefings and ,reports #ffa4 ,study on basic pay 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a nonprofit entity or a federally funded research and development center to conduct research and analysis on the value of basic pay for members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,the ,secretary may include such research and analysis in the next quadrennial review of military compensation4 7b7 ,elements ,the research and analysis conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the model used to determine the basic pay in the current basic pay tables1 including-- 7,a7 an analysis of whether to update the current model to meet the needs of the #bjbc employment market2 7,b7 a historical understanding of when the current model was established and how frequently it has been during the last #aj years2 7,c7 an understanding of the assumptions on which the model is based and how such assumptions are validated2 7,d7 an analysis of time-in-grade requirements and how they may affect retention and promotion2 and 7,e7 an assessment of how recruiting and retention information is used to adjust the model4 7#b7 ,an assessment of whether to modify current basic pay tables to consider higher rates of pay for specialties the ,secretary determines are in critical need of personnel4 7#c7 ,an analysis of-- 7,a7 how basic pay has compared with civilian pay since the #gjth percentile benchmark for basic pay was established2 and 7,b7 whether to change the #gjth percentile benchmark4 7#d7 ,an assessment of whether-- 7,a7 to adjust the annual increase in basic pay1 currently guided by changes in the ,employment ,cost ,index as a measure of the growth in private-sector employment costs2 or 7,b7 to use a different index1 such as the ,defense ,employment ,cost ,index4 7#e7 ,legislative and policy recommendations regarding basic pay table based on analyses and assessments under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d74 7c7 ,briefings and progress report 7#a7 ,interim briefing ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees an interim briefing on the elements described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,progress report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a progress report on the study under this section4 7#c7 ,final briefing ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a final briefing on the study under this section4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 #ffb4 ,report on accuracy of basic allowance for housing 7a7 ,report2 elements ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on ,,bah4 ,such report shall contain the following elements3 7#a7 ,the evaluation of the ,secretary-- 7,a7 of the efficiency and accuracy of the current system used to calculate ,,bah2 7,b7 the appropriateness of using mean and median housing costs in such calculation2 7,c7 of existing ,m,h,as1 in relation to choices in1 and availability of1 housing to servicemembers2 7,d7 of the suitability of the six standard housing profiles in relation to the average family sizes of servicemembers1 disaggregated by uniformed service1 rank1 and ,,mha2 7,e7 of the flexibility of ,,bah to respond to changes in real estate markets2 and 7,f7 of residential real estate processes to determine rental rates4 7#b7 ,the recommendation of the ,secretary-- 7,a7 regarding the feasibility of including information1 furnished by ,federal entities1 regarding school districts1 in calculating ,,bah2 7,b7 whether to calculate ,,bah more frequently1 including in response to a sudden change in the housing market2 7,c7 whether to enter into an agreement with a covered entity1 to compile data and develop an enterprise grade1 objective1 data-driven algorithm to calculate ,,bah2 7,d7 whether to publish the methods used by the ,secretary to calculate ,,bah on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,e7 whether ,,bah calculations appropriately account for increased housing costs associated with ,coast ,guard facilities4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,,bah means the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed services under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term covered entity means a nationally recognized entity in the field of commercial real estate that has data on local rental rates in real estate markets across the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,the term ,,mha means military housing area4 7#d7 ,the term servicemember has the meaning given such term in section #aja of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ciaa74 #ffc4 ,review of dislocation and relocation allowances 7a7 ,in general ,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-- 7#a7 reviewing the adequacy of the amounts of dislocation and relocation allowances paid under section #deb of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 to members of the covered ,armed ,forces1 in connection with changes in such members' temporary or permanent duty assignment locations1 taking into consideration the rising costs of moving1 challenges in the housing market1 and other expenses incurred by such members2 7#b7 assessing the effects of delays in the issuance of orders relating to changes to temporary or permanent duty assignment locations on the timing of dislocation and relocation allowances paid to members of the covered ,armed ,forces2 7#c7 assessing the feasibility and advisability of paying dislocation or relocation allowances to members of the covered ,armed ,forces who are permanently assigned from one unit to another with no change of permanent duty station when the units are within the same metropolitan area2 and 7#d7 making recommendations with respect to the matters described in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c74 7b7 ,covered ,armed ,forces defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,forces means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 and ,space ,force4 #ffd4 ,complex overhaul pay3 briefing 7a7 ,briefing ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing regarding the feasibility and advisability of establishing complex overhaul pay4 7b7 ,complex overhaul pay defined ,in this section1 the term complex overhaul pay means a special monthly pay-- 7#a7 established pursuant to regulations prescribed under section #ceb of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 paid to a member of the ,armed ,forces assigned to a naval vessel undergoing nuclear refueling or defueling1 and any concurrent complex overhaul2 7#c7 in addition to any other pay or allowance to which a member is entitled2 and 7#d7 in an amount equal to #bjj per month4 #ffe4 ,studies on compensation for ,,dod child care providers 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,studies required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 for each geographic area in which the ,secretary of a military department operates a military child development center1 conduct a study-- 7,a7 comparing the total compensation1 including all pay and benefits1 of child care employees of each military child development center in the geographic area to the total compensation of similarly credentialed employees in such geographic area2 and 7,b7 estimating the difference in average pay and the difference in average benefits between such child care employees4 7#b7 ,schedule ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall complete the studies required under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 for the geographic areas containing the military installations with the #be longest wait lists for child care services at military child development centers1 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 for geographic areas other than geographic areas described in subparagraph 7,a71 not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,reports 7,a7 ,interim 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 ,house of ,representatives a report summarizing the results of the studies required under paragraph 7#a7 that have been completed as of the date of the submission of such report4 7,b7 ,final report ,not later than #abj days after the completion of all the studies required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report summarizing the results of such studies4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term benefits includes-- 7,a7 retirement benefits2 7,b7 any insurance premiums paid by an employer2 7,c7 education benefits1 including tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment2 and 7,d7 any other compensation an employer provides to an employee for service performed as an employee 7other than pay71 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the terms child care employee and military child development center have the meanings given such terms in section #ahjj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term pay includes the basic rate of pay of an employee and any additional payments an employer pays to an employee for service performed as an employee4 #fff4 ,barriers to home ownership for members of the ,armed ,forces3 study2 report 7a7 ,study ,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 a federally funded research and development center or non-profit entity to conduct a study on the unique barriers to home ownership for members of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,report ,at the conclusion of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report containing the results of such study4 ,,vii ,health ,care ,provisions ,subtitle ,a--,,tricare and ,other ,health ,care ,benefits ,sec4 #gja4 ,improvements to ,,tricare dental program4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,health benefits for members of the ,national ,guard following required training or other duty to respond to a national emergency4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,improvement of referrals for specialty care under ,,tricare ,prime during permanent changes of station4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,confidentiality requirements for mental health care services for members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #gje4 ,audit of behavioral health care network providers listed in ,,tricare directory4 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,independent analysis of quality and patient safety review process under direct care component of ,,tricare program4 ,sec4 #gjg4 ,study on providing benefits under ,,tricare ,reserve ,select and ,,tricare dental program to members of the ,selected ,reserve and dependents thereof4 ,sec4 #gjh4 ,,gao study on certain contracts relating to ,,tricare program and oversight of such contracts4 ,sec4 #gji4 ,,gao study on coverage of mental health services under ,,tricare program and relationship to certain mental health parity laws4 ,subtitle ,b--,health ,care ,administration ,sec4 #gaa4 ,accountability for wounded warriors undergoing disability evaluation4 ,sec4 #gab4 ,inclusion of level three trauma care capabilities in requirements for medical centers4 ,sec4 #gac4 ,centers of excellence for specialty care in military health system4 ,sec4 #gad4 ,maintenance of ,core ,casualty ,receiving ,facilities to improve medical force readiness4 ,sec4 #gae4 ,congressional notification requirement to modify scope of services provided at military medical treatment facilities4 ,sec4 #gaf4 ,improvements to processes to reduce financial harm caused to civilians for care provided at military medical treatment facilities4 ,sec4 #gag4 ,authority to carry out studies and demonstration projects relating to delivery of health and medical care through use of other transaction authority4 ,sec4 #gah4 ,licensure requirement for certain health-care professionals providing services as part of mission relating to emergency1 humanitarian1 or refugee assistance4 ,sec4 #gai4 ,authorization of permanent program to improve opioid management in the military health system4 ,sec4 #gbj4 ,modification of requirement to transfer research and development and public health functions to ,defense ,health ,agency4 ,sec4 #gba4 ,access to certain dependent medical records by remarried former spouses4 ,sec4 #gbb4 ,authority for ,department of ,defense program to promote early literacy among certain young children4 ,sec4 #gbc4 ,plan for ,accountable ,care ,organization demonstration4 ,sec4 #gbd4 ,feasibility study and plan on establishing a ,military ,health ,system ,medical ,logistics ,directorate and ,military ,health ,system ,education and ,training ,directorate4 ,subtitle ,c--,reports and other matters ,sec4 #gca4 ,briefing and report on reduction or realignment of military medical manning and medical billets4 ,sec4 #gcb4 ,independent analysis of ,department of ,defense ,comprehensive ,autism ,care ,demonstration program4 ,sec4 #gcc4 ,clarification of membership requirements and compensation authority for independent suicide prevention and response review committee4 ,sec4 #gcd4 ,termination of veterans' advisory board on radiation dose reconstruction4 ,sec4 #gce4 ,brain health initiative of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #gcf4 ,establishment of partnership program between ,united ,states and ,ukraine for military trauma care and research4 ,sec4 #gcg4 ,improvements relating to behavioral health care available under military health system4 ,sec4 #gch4 ,certification program in provision of mental health services to members of the ,armed ,forces and military families4 ,sec4 #gci4 ,standardization of policies relating to service in ,armed ,forces by individuals diagnosed with ,,hbv4 ,sec4 #gdj4 ,suicide cluster3 standardized definition for use by ,department of ,defense2 congressional notification4 ,sec4 #gda4 ,limitation on reduction of military medical manning end strength3 certification requirement and other reforms4 ,sec4 #gdb4 ,feasibility study on establishment of ,department of ,defense internship programs relating to civilian behavioral health providers4 ,sec4 #gdc4 ,updates to prior feasibility studies on establishment of new command on defense health4 ,sec4 #gdd4 ,capability assessment and action plan with respect to effects of exposure to open burn pits and other environmental hazards4 ,sec4 #gde4 ,kyle ,mullen ,navy ,,seal medical training review4 ,sec4 #gdf4 ,reports on composition of medical personnel of each military department and related matters4 ,sec4 #gdg4 ,report on effects of low recruitment and retention on operational tempo and physical and mental health of members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #gdh4 ,guidance for addressing healthy relationships and intimate partner violence through ,,tricare ,program4 ,sec4 #gdi4 ,briefing on suicide prevention reforms for members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,a ,,tricare and ,other ,health ,care ,benefits #gja4 ,improvements to ,,tricare dental program 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajgf;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the plans and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the plans 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,premium sharing plans ,effective as of ,january #a1 #bjbf1 the regulations prescribed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to premium sharing plans referred to in subsection 7d77#a71 the following elements3 7,a7 ,a third party administrator shall manage the administrative features of such plans1 including eligibility1 enrollment1 plan change and premium payment processes1 submission of qualifying life events changes1 and address changes4 7,b7 ,such plans shall include the following three enrollment options3 7i7 ,self4 7ii7 ,self plus one4 7iii7 ,family4 7,c7 ,in the ,united ,states1 to the extent practicable1 individuals eligible to enroll in such a plan shall be offered options to enroll in plans of not fewer than two and not more than four dental insurance carriers4 7,d7 ,to the extent practicable1 each carrier described in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 shall manage dental care delivery matters1 including claims adjudication 7with required electronic submission of claims71 coordination of benefits1 covered services1 enrollment verification1 and provider networks2 7ii7 shall1 in addition to offering a standard option plan1 offer a non-standard option plan2 7iii7 may offer a non-standard option plan managed as a dental health maintenance organization plan2 7iv7 shall establish and operate dental provider networks that provide-- 7,i7 accessible care with a prevention or wellness focus2 7,,ii7 continuity of care2 7,,iii7 coordinated care 7including appropriate dental and medical referrals72 7,,iv7 patient-centered care 7including effective communications1 individualized care1 and shared decision-making72 and 7,v7 high-quality1 safe care2 7v7 shall develop and implement adult and pediatric dental quality measures1 including effective measurements for-- 7,i7 access to care2 7,,ii7 continuity of care2 7,,iii7 cost2 7,,iv7 adverse patient events2 7,v7 oral health outcomes2 and 7,,vi7 patient experience2 and 7vi7 may conduct in the provider networks established and operated by the carrier under clause 7iv71 to the extent practicable1 pilot programs on the development of a model of care based on the model of care commonly referred to as patient-centered dental homes4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,the member's and inserting ,during the period preceding ,january #a1 #bjbf1 the member's2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking of each year1 and inserting of each year during the period preceding ,january #a1 #bjbf12 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense and inserting ,during the period preceding ,january #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,e7 ,beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbf1 the amount of the premium required under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 for standard option plans1 shall be established by the ,secretary annually such that in the aggregate 7taking into account the adjustments under subparagraph 7,f7 and subsection 7e77#c71 the ,secretary's share of each premium is #fj percent of the premium for each enrollment category 7self1 self plus one1 and family1 respectively7 of each standard option plan2 and 7ii7 for non-standard option plans1 shall be equal to the amount determined under clause 7i7 plus #ajj percent of the additional premium amount applicable to such non-standard option plan4 7,f7 ,beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall reduce the monthly premium required to be paid under paragraph 7#a7 in the case of enlisted members in pay grade ,e-#a1 ,e-#b1 ,e-#c1 or ,e-#d4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall reduce copayments required to be paid under paragraph 7#a7 in the case of enlisted members in pay grade ,e-#a1 ,e-#b1 ,e-#c1 or ,e-#d4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7j71 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not reduce benefits provided under a plan established under this section until and inserting ,during the period preceding ,january #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense may not reduce benefits provided under a plan established under this section1 and on or after ,january #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary may not reduce benefits provided under a standard option plan under this section1 until2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term non-standard option plan means a high option dental insurance plan that includes covered services in addition to1 or provides greater coverage with respect to1 services covered under a standard option plan4 7#b7 ,the term standard option plan means a dental insurance plan that provides for the coverage of preventive services1 basic restorative services1 and specialty dental care services at a level that is at least commensurate with the coverage of the same services provided under the premium sharing plans under this section during the period preceding ,january #a1 #bjbf4 4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,pursuant to the authority under section #ajgf;a7b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 not later than ,january #a1 #bjbe1 prescribe an interim final rule to carry out the amendments made by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 after prescribing the interim final rule under subparagraph 7,a7 and considering public comments with respect to such interim final rule1 prescribe a final rule1 effective on ,january #a1 #bjbf1 to carry out such amendments4 7c7 ,briefings ,not later than ,january #a of each of #bjbd1 #bjbe1 and #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the status of the implementation of the amendments made by subsection 7a74 #gjb4 ,health benefits for members of the ,national ,guard following required training or other duty to respond to a national emergency 7a7 ,transitional health care ,subsection 7a77#b7 of section #aade of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,g7 ,a member of the ,national ,guard who is separated from full-time ,national ,guard ,duty to which called or ordered under section #ejb7;f7 of title #cb for a period of active service of more than #cj days to perform duties that are authorized by the ,president or the ,secretary of ,defense for the purpose of responding to a national emergency declared by ,congress or the ,president and supported by ,federal funds4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking active duty and inserting active service2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking paragraph 7#b77;,b7 and inserting subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,g7 of paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking active duty each place it appears and inserting active service2 and 7ii7 in the second sentence1 by striking or 7,d7 and inserting 7,d71 or 7,g72 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 by striking active duty each place it appears and inserting active service2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#g77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking service on active duty and inserting active service2 and 7ii7 by striking active duty for and inserting active service for2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking active duty and inserting active service2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,a71 by striking active duty and inserting active service4 #gjc4 ,improvement of referrals for specialty care under ,,tricare ,prime during permanent changes of station 7a7 ,in general ,section #gad of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajie;f note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection 7e73 7e7 ,improvement of specialty care referrals during permanent changes of station ,in conducting evaluations and improvements under subsection 7d7 to the referral process described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall ensure beneficiaries enrolled in ,,tricare ,prime who are undergoing a permanent change of station receive referrals from their primary care manager to such specialty care providers in the new location as the beneficiary may need before undergoing the permanent change of station4 4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the contractual and technical barriers preventing record sharing between civilian provider networks under the ,,tricare program that lead to increased wait times for care for members of the ,armed ,forces and the dependents thereof undergoing permanent changes of station across provider network regions4 #gjd4 ,confidentiality requirements for mental health care services for members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,in order to reinforce the policies of eliminating stigma in obtaining mental health care services and further encouraging help-seeking behavior by members of the ,armed ,forces1 not later than ,july #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 update and reissue ,department of ,defense ,instruction #fdij4jh1 titled ,command ,notification ,requirements to ,dispel ,stigma in ,providing ,mental ,health ,care to ,service ,members and issued on ,august #ag1 #bjaa1 taking into account-- 7,a7 experience implementing the ,instruction2 and 7,b7 opportunities to more effectively dispel stigma in obtaining mental health care services and encourage help-seeking behavior2 and 7#b7 develop standards within the ,department of ,defense that-- 7,a7 ensure1 except in a case in which there is an exigent circumstance1 the confidentiality of mental health care services provided to members who voluntarily seek such services2 7,b7 include a model for making determinations with respect to exigent circumstances that clarifies the responsibilities regarding the determination of the effect on military function and the prevention of self-harm by the individual2 and 7,c7 in a case in which there is an exigent circumstance1 prevent health care providers from disclosing more than the minimum amount of information necessary to address the exigent circumstance4 7b7 ,elements ,the standards required by subsection 7a77#b7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,requirements for confidentiality regarding the request and receipt by a member of the ,armed ,forces of mental health care services under the self-initiated referral process under section #ajij;a7e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,requirements for confidentiality regarding the results of any drug testing incident to such mental health care services4 7#c7 ,procedures that reflect best practices of the mental health profession with respect to suicide prevention4 7#d7 ,a prohibition against retaliating against a member of the ,armed ,forces who requests mental health care services4 7#e7 ,such other elements as the ,secretary determines will most effectively support the policies of-- 7,a7 eliminating stigma in obtaining mental health care services2 and 7,b7 encouraging help-seeking behavior by members of the ,armed ,forces4 7c7 ,joint policy with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall issue a joint policy that provides1 except in a case in which there is an exigent circumstance1 for the confidentiality of mental health care services provided by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to members of the ,armed ,forces1 including the reserve components1 under section #agab;,a1 #agbj;,f1 #agbj;,h1 or #aghi of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 or other applicable law4 7#b7 ,elements ,the joint policy issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall1 to the extent practicable1 include standards comparable to the standards developed under subsection 7a77#b74 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a copy of the standards developed under subsection 7a77#b7 and the joint policy issued under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,exigent circumstance defined ,in this section1 the term exigent circumstance means a circumstance in which the ,secretary of ,defense determines the need to prevent serious harm to an individual or essential military function clearly outweighs the need for confidentiality of information obtained by a health care provider incident to mental health care services voluntarily sought by a member of the ,armed ,forces4 #gje4 ,audit of behavioral health care network providers listed in ,,tricare directory 7a7 ,audit required ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an audit of the behavioral health care providers listed in the ,,tricare directory4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the findings of the audit under subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of the following1 disaggregated by provider specialty and ,,tricare provider network region3 7,a7 ,the number of such behavioral health care providers with respect to which there are duplicate listings in the ,,tricare directory4 7,b7 ,the number of such behavioral health care providers that1 as of the commencement of the audit1 were listed in the ,,tricare directory as available and accepting new ,,tricare patients4 7,c7 ,the number of such behavioral health care providers that1 as a result of the audit1 the ,comptroller ,general determines are no longer available or accepting new ,,tricare patients4 7,d7 ,the number of such behavioral health care providers that were not previously listed in the ,,tricare directory as available and accepting new ,,tricare patients but that1 as a result of the audit1 the ,comptroller ,general determines are so available and accepting4 7,e7 ,the number of behavioral health care providers listed in the ,,tricare directory that are no longer practicing4 7,f7 ,the number of behavioral health care providers that1 in conducting the audit1 the ,comptroller ,general could not reach for purposes of verifying information relating to availability or status4 7#b7 ,an identification of the number of ,,tricare beneficiaries in each ,,tricare region1 disaggregated by beneficiary category4 7#c7 ,a description of the methods by which the ,secretary of ,defense measures the following3 7,a7 ,the accessibility and accuracy of the ,,tricare directory1 with respect to behavioral health care providers listed therein4 7,b7 ,the adequacy of behavioral health care providers under the ,,tricare program4 7#d7 ,a description of the efforts of the ,secretary of ,defense to recruit and retain behavioral health care providers4 7#e7 ,recommendations by the ,comptroller ,general1 based on the findings of the audit1 on how to improve the availability of behavioral health care providers that are network providers under the ,,tricare program1 including through the inclusion of specific requirements in the next generation of ,,tricare contracts4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,,tricare directory means the directory of network providers under the ,,tricare program4 7#b7 ,the term ,,tricare program has the meaning given such term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gjf4 ,independent analysis of quality and patient safety review process under direct care component of ,,tricare program 7a7 ,agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for the federally funded research and development center to carry out the activities described in subsections 7b7 and 7c74 7#b7 ,timing ,the ,secretary shall seek to enter into the agreement described in paragraph 7#a7 not later ,october #a1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,analysis by ,,ffrdc 7#a7 ,analysis ,under an agreement between the ,secretary and a federally funded research and development center entered into pursuant to subsection 7a71 the federally funded research and development center shall conduct an analysis of the quality and patient safety review process for health care provided under the direct care component of the ,,tricare program and develop recommendations for the ,secretary based on such analysis4 7#b7 ,elements ,the analysis conducted and recommendations developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to the direct care component of the ,,tricare program1 an assessment of the following3 7,a7 ,the procedures under such component regarding credentialing and privileging for health care providers 7and an assessment of compliance with such procedures74 7,b7 ,the processes under such component for quality assurance1 standard of care1 and incident review 7and an assessment of compliance with such processes74 7,c7 ,the accountability processes under such component for health care providers who are found to have not met a required standard of care4 7,d7 ,the transparency activities carried out under such component1 including an assessment of the publication of clinical quality metrics 7at the level of military medical treatment facilities and other operational medical units of the ,department of ,defense71 and a comparison with similar metrics for non-,department health care entities4 7,e7 ,the standardization activities carried under such component1 including activities aimed at eliminating unwarranted variation in clinical quality metrics at the level of military medical treatment facilities and other operational medical units of the ,department4 7,f7 ,the implementation under such component of the requirements of section #gdd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cgjh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note71 including with respect to health care delivery on ships and planes1 in deployed settings1 and in all other circumstances outside of military medical treatment facilities4 7,g7 ,the organizational roles and responsibilities of military health system entities involved in clinical quality management functions under such component1 including the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 and the ,surgeons ,general of the ,army1 ,navy1 and ,air ,force1 each of whom shall conduct and submit to the federally funded research and development center an internal assessment of the respective entity regarding each element set forth under this paragraph4 7#c7 ,information access and privacy 7,a7 ,access to records ,notwithstanding section #aajb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall provide the federally funded research and development center with access to such records of the ,department of ,defense as the ,secretary may determine necessary for purposes of the federally funded research and development center conducting the analysis and developing the recommendations under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,privacy of information ,in conducting the analysis and developing the recommendations under paragraph 7#a71 the federally funded research and development center-- 7i7 shall maintain any personally identifiable information in records accessed by the federally funded research and development center pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 in accordance with applicable laws1 protections1 and best practices regarding the privacy of information2 and 7ii7 may not permit access to such information by any individual or entity not engaged in conducting such analysis or developing such recommendations4 7c7 ,briefing and reports 7#a7 ,interim briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate an interim briefing on-- 7,a7 the selection of a federally funded research and development center with which the ,secretary shall seek to enter into an agreement with under subsection 7a72 7,b7 any related guidance issued by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 the methodology for conducting the study to be used by such federally funded research and development center4 7#b7 ,report to ,secretary ,under an agreement entered into between the ,secretary and a federally funded research and development center under subsection 7a71 the federally funded research and development center1 not later than one year after the date of the execution of the agreement1 shall submit to the ,secretary a report on the findings of the federally funded research and development center with respect to the analysis conducted and recommendations developed under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives the report of the federally funded research and development center under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate such report1 along with an assessment by the ,secretary of the analysis1 findings1 and recommendations contained therein and the plan of the ,secretary for strengthening clinical quality management in the military health system4 7#d7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall make the report under paragraph 7#b7 available on a public website in unclassified form4 7d7 ,,tricare program defined ,in this section1 the term ,,tricare program has the meaning given such term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gjg4 ,study on providing benefits under ,,tricare ,reserve ,select and ,,tricare dental program to members of the ,selected ,reserve and dependents thereof 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense may conduct a study on the feasibility1 potential cost effects to the budget of the ,department of ,defense1 changes in out-of-pocket costs to beneficiaries1 and effects on other ,federal programs of expanding eligibility for ,,tricare ,reserve ,select and the ,,tricare dental program to include all members of the ,selected ,reserve of the ,ready ,reserve of a reserve component of the ,armed ,forces1 the dependents thereof1 and the non-dependent children thereof under the age of #bf4 7b7 ,specifications ,if the ,secretary conducts the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall include in the study an assessment of the following3 7#a7 ,cost-shifting to the ,department of ,defense to support the expansion of ,,tricare ,reserve ,select and the ,,tricare dental program from-- 7,a7 health benefit plans under chapter #hi of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 employer-sponsored health insurance2 7,c7 private health insurance2 7,d7 insurance under a ,state health care exchange2 and 7,e7 the ,medicaid program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq474 7#b7 ,new costs for the ,department of ,defense to enroll in ,,tricare ,reserve ,select and the ,,tricare dental program members of the ,selected ,reserve of the ,ready ,reserve of a reserve component of the ,armed ,forces who were previously uninsured4 7#c7 ,the resources needed to implement ,,tricare ,reserve ,select and the ,,tricare dental program for all such members1 the dependents thereof1 and the non-dependent children thereof under the age of #bf4 7#d7 ,cost-savings1 if any1 resulting from the expansion of ,,tricare ,reserve ,select and the ,,tricare dental program with regard to increased training days performed in support of mass medical events during battle assemblies of the reserve components1 including an assessment of the impact of such expansion on-- 7,a7 medical readiness2 7,b7 overall deployability rates2 7,c7 deployability timelines2 7,d7 fallout rates at mobilization sites2 7,e7 cross-leveling of members of the reserve components to backfill medical fallouts at mobilization sites2 and 7,f7 any other readiness metrics affected by such expansion4 7#e7 ,any effect of such expansion on recruitment and retention of members of the ,armed ,forces1 including members of the ,ready ,reserve of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces4 7#f7 ,cost-savings1 if any1 in contracts that implement the ,reserve ,health ,readiness ,program of the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,determination of cost effects ,if the ,secretary conducts the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall include in such study an assessment of the potential cost effects to the budget of the ,department of ,defense for scenarios of expanded eligibility for ,,tricare ,reserve ,select and the ,,tricare dental program as follows3 7#a7 ,premium free for members of the ,selected ,reserve of the ,ready ,reserve of a reserve component of the ,armed ,forces1 the dependents thereof1 and the non-dependent children thereof under the age of #bf4 7#b7 ,premium free for such members and subsidized premiums for such dependents and non-dependent children4 7#c7 ,subsidized premiums for such members1 dependents1 and non-dependent children4 7d7 ,use of a federally funded research and development center ,the ,secretary may enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center the ,secretary determines is qualified and appropriate to conduct the study under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,briefing2 report 7#a7 ,briefing ,if the ,secretary conducts the study under subsection 7a71 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the methodology and approach of the study4 7#b7 ,report ,if the ,secretary conducts the study under subsection 7a71 not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the study4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,,tricare dental program means dental benefits under section #ajgf;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term ,,tricare ,reserve ,select means health benefits under section #ajgf;d of such title4 #gjh4 ,,gao study on certain contracts relating to ,,tricare program and oversight of such contracts 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on certain contracts relating to the ,,tricare program and the oversight provided by the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency with respect to such contracts4 7b7 ,matters ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of the following3 7#a7 ,,tricare managed care support contracts ,with respect to ,,tricare managed care support contracts 7including the ,,tricare managed care support contract for which the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency published a request for proposals on ,april #ae1 #bjba1 commonly referred to as ,t-#e71 the process used in awarding such contracts4 7#b7 ,other contracts ,with respect to each contract relating to the ,,tricare program other than a contract specified in paragraph 7#a7 entered into by the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjag1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 where the value of such contract is greater than #ejj1jjj1jjj1 the following3 7,a7 ,the total number of such contracts1 disaggregated by fiscal year1 contract type1 type of product or service procured1 and total expenditure under each such contract by fiscal year4 7,b7 ,the total number of bid protests filed with respect to such contracts1 and the outcome of such protests4 7,c7 ,the total number of such contracts awarded through means other than full and open competition4 7#c7 ,defense ,health ,agency contract oversight ,with respect to the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjag1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 the following3 7,a7 ,the staff of the ,defense ,health ,agency responsible for performing oversight of the contracts specified in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 including the following3 7i7 ,the number of such staff4 7ii7 ,any professional training requirements for such staff4 7iii7 ,any acquisition certifications or accreditations held by such staff4 7,b7 ,any office or other element of the ,defense ,health ,agency responsible for contract award1 administration1 or oversight with respect to the ,,tricare program1 including the organizational structure1 responsibilities1 authorities1 and key roles of each such office or element4 7,c7 ,the process used by the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency for determining staffing needs and competencies relating to contract award1 administration1 or oversight with respect to the ,,tricare program4 7c7 ,interim briefing2 report 7#a7 ,interim briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate an interim briefing on the study under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,report ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report containing the results of the study under subsection 7a74 #gji4 ,,gao study on coverage of mental health services under ,,tricare program and relationship to certain mental health parity laws 7a7 ,study and report required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study to describe-- 7,a7 coverage of mental health services under the ,,tricare program2 7,b7 any limits on such coverage that are not also imposed on health services other than mental health services under the ,,tricare program2 and 7,c7 the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to align coverage of mental health services under the ,,tricare program with coverage requirements under mental health parity laws2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,secretary of ,defense1 the congressional defense committees1 and 7with respect to any findings concerning the ,coast ,guard when it is not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the findings of such study4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term mental health parity laws means-- 7,a7 section #bgbf of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;gg-#bf72 7,b7 section #gab of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aahe;a72 7,c7 section #ihab of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ihab72 or 7,d7 any other ,federal law that applies the requirements under any of the sections described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c71 or requirements that are substantially similar to those provided under any such section1 as determined by the ,comptroller ,general4 7#b7 ,the term ,,tricare program has the meaning given such term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,b ,health ,care ,administration #gaa4 ,accountability for wounded warriors undergoing disability evaluation 7a7 ,policy ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries concerned1 shall establish a policy to ensure accountability for actions taken under the authorities of the ,defense ,health ,agency and the ,armed ,forces1 respectively1 concerning wounded1 ill1 and injured members of the ,armed ,forces during the integrated disability evaluation system process4 ,such policy shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a restatement of the requirement that1 in accordance with section #abaf7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 a determination of fitness for duty of a member of the ,armed ,forces under chapter #fa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is the responsibility of the ,secretary concerned4 7#b7 ,a description of the role of the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency in supporting the ,secretaries concerned in carrying out determinations of fitness for duty as specified in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,a description of how the medical evaluation board processes of the ,armed ,forces are integrated with the ,defense ,health ,agency1 including with respect to case management1 appointments1 and other relevant matters4 7#d7 ,a requirement that1 in determining fitness for duty of a member of the ,armed ,forces under chapter #fa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary concerned shall consider the results of any medical evaluation of the member provided under the authority of the ,defense ,health ,agency pursuant to section #ajgc;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,a description of how the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency adheres to the medical evaluation processes of the ,armed ,forces1 including an identification of each applicable regulation or policy to which the ,director is required to so adhere4 7#f7 ,an assessment of the feasibility of affording various additional due process protections to members of the ,armed ,forces undergoing the medical evaluation board process4 7#g7 ,a restatement of the requirement that wounded1 ill1 and injured members of the ,armed ,forces may not be denied any due process protection afforded under applicable law or regulation of the ,department of ,defense or the ,armed ,forces4 7#h7 ,a description of the types of due process protections specified in paragraph 7#g71 including an identification of each specific due process protection4 7b7 ,clarification of responsibilities regarding medical evaluation boards ,section #ajgc;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7i72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following new subsection 7h73 7h7 ,rule of construction regarding ,secretaries concerned and medical evaluation boards ,nothing in this section shall be construed as transferring to the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 or otherwise revoking1 any authority or responsibility of the ,secretary concerned under chapter #fa of this title with respect to a member of the armed forces 7including with respect to the administration of morale and welfare and the determination of fitness for duty for the member7 while the member is being considered by a medical evaluation board4 4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the status of the implementation of subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7d7 ,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 ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the implementation of subsections 7a7 and 7b71 lessons learned as a result of such implementation1 and the recommendations of the ,secretary relating to the policy on wounded1 ill1 and injured members of the ,armed ,forces undergoing the integrated disability evaluation system process4 7e7 ,secretary concerned defined ,in this section1 the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gab4 ,inclusion of level three trauma care capabilities in requirements for medical centers ,section #ajgc;d7b77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking or level two and inserting 1 level two1 or level three4 #gac4 ,centers of excellence for specialty care in military health system 7a7 ,centers of excellence ,section #ajgc;d7b77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary shall designate certain major medical centers as regional centers of excellence for the provision of specialty care services in the areas of specialty care described in subparagraph 7,d74 ,a major medical center may be designated as a center of excellence under this subparagraph for more than one such area of specialty care4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary may designate certain medical centers as satellite centers of excellence for the provision of specialty care services for specific conditions1 such as the following3 7i7 ,post-traumatic stress4 7ii7 ,traumatic brain injury4 7iii7 ,such other conditions as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7,c7 ,centers of excellence designated under this paragraph shall serve the purposes of-- 7i7 ensuring the military medical force readiness of the ,department of ,defense and the medical readiness of the armed forces2 7ii7 improving the quality of health care furnished by the ,secretary to eligible beneficiaries2 and 7iii7 improving health outcomes for eligible beneficiaries4 7,d7 ,the areas of specialty care described in this subparagraph are as follows3 7i7 ,oncology4 7ii7 ,burn injuries and wound care4 7iii7 ,rehabilitation medicine4 7iv7 ,psychological health and traumatic brain injury4 7v7 ,amputations and prosthetics4 7vi7 ,neurosurgery4 7vii7 ,orthopedic care4 7viii7 ,substance abuse4 7ix7 ,infectious diseases and preventive medicine4 7x7 ,cardiothoracic surgery4 7xi7 ,such other areas of specialty care as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7,e7 7i7 ,centers of excellence designated under this paragraph shall be the primary source within the military health system for the receipt by eligible beneficiaries of specialty care4 7ii7 ,eligible beneficiaries seeking a specialty care service through the military health system shall be referred to a center of excellence designated under subparagraph 7,a7 for that area of specialty care or1 if the specialty care service sought is unavailable at such center1 to an appropriate specialty care provider in the private sector4 7,f7 ,not later than #ij days prior to the designation of a center of excellence under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall notify the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate of such designation4 7,g7 ,in this paragraph1 the term eligible beneficiary means any beneficiary under this chapter4 4 7b7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate certain major medical centers as regional centers of excellence in accordance with section #ajgc;d7b77#d77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 by not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,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 a report that sets forth the plan of the ,department of ,defense to designate centers of excellence under section #ajgc;d7b77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a list of the centers of excellence to be designated under such section #ajgc;d7b77#d7 and the locations of such centers4 7,b7 ,a description of the specialty care services to be provided at each such center and a staffing plan for each such center4 7,c7 ,a description of how each such center shall improve-- 7i7 the military medical force readiness of the ,department and the medical readiness of the ,armed ,forces2 7ii7 the quality of care received by eligible beneficiaries2 and 7iii7 the health outcomes of eligible beneficiaries4 7,d7 ,a comprehensive plan for the referral of eligible beneficiaries for specialty care services at centers of excellence designated under such section #ajgc;d7b77#d7 and appropriate specialty care providers in the private sector4 7,e7 ,a plan to assist eligible beneficiaries with travel and lodging1 if necessary1 in connection with the receipt of specialty care services at centers of excellence designated under such section #ajgc;d7b77#d7 or appropriate specialty care providers in the private sector4 7,f7 ,a plan to transfer specialty care providers of the ,department to centers of excellence designated under such section #ajgc;d7b77#d71 in a number as determined by the ,secretary to be required to provide specialty care services to eligible beneficiaries at such centers4 7,g7 ,a plan to monitor access to care1 beneficiary satisfaction1 experience of care1 and clinical outcomes to understand better the impact of such centers on the health care of eligible beneficiaries4 7d7 ,eligible ,beneficiary ,defined ,in this section1 the term eligible beneficiary means any beneficiary under chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gad4 ,maintenance of ,core ,casualty ,receiving ,facilities to improve medical force readiness 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajgc;d7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #gac1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate and maintain certain military medical treatment facilities as core casualty receiving facilities1 to ensure the medical capability and capacity required to diagnose1 treat1 and rehabilitate large volumes of combat casualties and1 as may be directed by the ,president or the ,secretary1 provide a medical response to events the ,president determines or declares as natural disasters1 mass casualty events1 or other national emergencies4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the military medical treatment facilities selected for designation pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 are geographically located to facilitate the aeromedical evacuation of casualties from theaters of operations4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall ensure that the ,secretaries of the military departments assign military personnel to core casualty receiving facilities designated under subparagraph 7,a7 at not less than #ij percent of the staffing level required to maintain the operating bed capacity necessary to support operation planning requirements2 7ii7 may augment the staffing of military personnel at core casualty receiving facilities under subparagraph 7,a7 with civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense to fulfil the staffing requirement under clause 7i72 and 7iii7 shall ensure that each core casualty receiving facility under subparagraph 7,a7 is staffed with a civilian ,chief ,financial ,officer and a civilian ,chief ,operating ,officer with experience in the management of civilian hospital systems1 for the purpose of ensuring continuity in the management of the facility4 7,d7 ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,the term core casualty receiving facility means a ,role #d medical treatment facility that serves as a medical hub for the receipt and treatment of casualties1 including civilian casualties1 that may result from combat or from an event the ,president determines or declares as a natural disaster1 mass casualty event1 or other national emergency4 7ii7 ,the term ,role #d medical treatment facility means a medical treatment facility that provides the full range of preventative1 curative1 acute1 convalescent1 restorative1 and rehabilitative care4 4 7b7 ,timeline for establishment 7#a7 ,designation ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate four military medical treatment facilities as core casualty receiving facilities under section #ajgc;d7b77#e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a774 7#b7 ,operational ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall ensure that each such designated military medical treatment facility is fully staffed and operational as a core casualty receiving facility1 in accordance with the requirements of such section #ajgc;d7b77#e74 #gae4 ,congressional notification requirement to modify scope of services provided at military medical treatment facilities ,section #ajgc;d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #gad1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,notification required to modify scope of services provided at military medical treatment facilities 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not modify the scope of medical care provided at a military medical treatment facility1 or the beneficiary population served at the facility1 unless-- 7,a7 the ,secretary submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a notification of the proposed modification in scope2 7,b7 a period of #ahj days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary submits such notification2 and 7,c7 if the proposed modification in scope involves the termination or reduction of inpatient capabilities at a military medical treatment facility located outside the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary has provided to each member of the armed forces or covered beneficiary receiving services at such facility a transition plan for the continuity of health care for such member or covered beneficiary4 7#b7 ,each notification under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain information demonstrating1 with respect to the military medical treatment facility for which the modification in scope has been proposed1 the extent to which the commander of the military installation at which the facility is located has been consulted regarding such modification1 to ensure that the proposed modification in scope would have no impact on the operational plan for such installation4 4 #gaf4 ,improvements to processes to reduce financial harm caused to civilians for care provided at military medical treatment facilities 7a7 ,clarification of fee waiver process ,section #ajgi;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,waiver of fees ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency may issue a waiver for a fee that would otherwise be charged under the procedures implemented under subsection 7a7 to a civilian provided medical care who is not a covered beneficiary if the provision of such care enhances the knowledge1 skills1 and abilities of health care providers1 as determined by the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency4 2 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d74 7b7 ,modified payment plan for certain civilians ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 by inserting after subsection 7b71 as amended by subsection 7a71 the following3 7c7 ,modified payment plan for certain civilians 7#a7 7,a7 ,if a civilian specified in subsection 7a7 is covered by a covered payer at the time care under this section is provided1 the civilian shall only be responsible to pay the standard copays1 coinsurance1 deductibles1 or nominal fees that are otherwise applicable under the covered payer plan4 7,b7 ,except with respect to the copays1 coinsurance1 deductibles1 and nominal fees specified in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,defense may bill only the covered payer for care provided to a civilian described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 payment received by the ,secretary from the covered payer of a civilian for care provided under this section that is provided to the civilian shall be considered payment in full for such care4 7#b7 ,if a civilian specified in subsection 7a7 does not meet the criteria under paragraph 7#a71 is underinsured1 or has a remaining balance and is at risk of financial harm1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall reduce each fee that would otherwise be charged to the civilian under this section according to a sliding fee discount program1 as prescribed by the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency4 7#c7 ,if a civilian specified in subsection 7a7 does not meet the criteria under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall implement an additional catastrophic waiver to prevent severe financial harm4 7#d7 ,the modified payment plan under this subsection may not be administered by a ,federal agency other than the ,department of ,defense4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered payer means a third-party payer or other insurance1 medical service1 or health plan4 7#b7 ,the terms third-party payer and insurance1 medical service1 or health plan have the meaning given those terms in section #ajie7;h7 of this title4 4 7c7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall apply with respect to care provided on or after the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #gag4 ,authority to carry out studies and demonstration projects relating to delivery of health and medical care through use of other transaction authority 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajib7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or transactions 7other than contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and grants7 after contracts4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on how the ,secretary intends to use the authority to enter into transactions under section #ajib7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a74 #gah4 ,licensure requirement for certain health-care professionals providing services as part of mission relating to emergency1 humanitarian1 or refugee assistance ,section #ajid7;d77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting contractor not covered under section #ajia of this title who is providing medical treatment as part of a mission relating to emergency1 humanitarian1 or refugee assistance1 after section #ajia of this title14 #gai4 ,authorization of permanent program to improve opioid management in the military health system ,section #gaf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajij note71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking ,beginning not and inserting ,except as provided in subsection 7e71 beginning not2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection 7e73 7e7 ,alternative initiative to improve opioid management ,as an alternative to the pilot program under this section1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 not later than ,january #a1 #bjbc-- 7#a7 may implement a permanent program to improve opioid management for beneficiaries under the ,,tricare program2 and 7#b7 if the ,director decides to implement such a permanent program1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives the specifications of and reasons for implementing such program4 4 #gbj4 ,modification of requirement to transfer research and development and public health functions to ,defense ,health ,agency 7a7 ,temporary retention ,notwithstanding section #ajgc;c7e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 at the discretion of the ,secretary of ,defense1 a military department may retain1 until not later than ,february #a1 #bjbd1 a covered function if the ,secretary of ,defense determines the covered function-- 7#a7 addresses a need that is unique to the military department2 and 7#b7 is in direct support of operating forces and necessary to execute strategies relating to national security and defense4 7b7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on any covered function that the ,secretary has determined should be retained by a military department pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the briefing required by paragraph 7#a7 shall address the following3 7,a7 ,a description of each covered function that the ,secretary has determined should be retained by a military department pursuant to subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,the rationale for each such determination4 7,c7 ,recommendations for amendments to section #ajgc;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to authorize the ongoing retention of covered functions by military departments4 7c7 ,modification to names of public health commands ,section #ajgc;c7e77#b77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,army ,public ,health ,command1 the ,navy-,marine ,corps ,public ,health ,command and inserting ,army ,public ,health ,center1 the ,navy-,marine ,corps ,public ,health ,center4 7d7 ,covered function defined ,in this section1 the term covered function means-- 7#a7 a function relating to research and development that would otherwise be transferred to the ,defense ,health ,agency ,research and ,development pursuant to section #ajgc;c7e77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#b7 a function relating to public health that would otherwise be transferred to the ,defense ,health ,agency ,public ,health pursuant to section #ajgc;c7e77#b7 of such title4 #gba4 ,access to certain dependent medical records by remarried former spouses 7a7 ,access ,the ,secretary of ,defense may authorize a remarried former spouse who is a custodial parent of a dependent child to retain electronic access to the privileged medical records of such dependent child1 notwithstanding that the former spouse is no longer a dependent under section #ajgb7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term dependent has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term dependent child means a dependent child of a remarried former spouse and a member or former member of a uniformed service4 7#c7 ,the term remarried former spouse means a remarried former spouse of a member or former member of a uniformed service4 #gbb4 ,authority for ,department of ,defense program to promote early literacy among certain young children 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out a program to promote early literacy among young children in child development centers and libraries located on installations of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,activities ,activities under the program under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the provision of training on early literacy promotion to appropriate personnel of the ,department4 7#b7 ,the purchase and distribution of age-appropriate books to covered caregivers assigned to or serving at an installation of the ,department with a child development center or library at which the ,secretary is carrying out the program4 7#c7 ,the dissemination to covered caregivers of education materials on early literacy4 7#d7 ,such other activities as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,locations ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may conduct the activities under subsection 7b7 at any child development center or library located on an installation of the ,department4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the extent to which the authority under subsection 7a7 is used1 including-- 7#a7 a description of any activities carried out under the program so authorized2 and 7#b7 an evaluation of the potential expansion of such program to be included as a part of the pediatric primary care of young children and to be carried out in military medical treatment facilities4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered caregiver means a member of the ,armed ,forces who is a caregiver of a young child4 7#b7 ,the term young child means any child from birth to the age of five years old1 inclusive4 #gbc4 ,plan for ,accountable ,care ,organization demonstration 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a plan for the conduct of the ,accountable ,care ,organization demonstration1 notice of which was published in the ,federal ,register on ,august #af1 #bjai 7#hd ,fed4 ,reg4 #daigd71 7in this section referred to as the ,demonstration74 7b7 ,elements ,the plan under subsection 7a7 shall include1 the following3 7#a7 ,a description of how the ,demonstration shall be conducted to deliver improved health outcomes1 improved quality of care1 and lower costs under the ,,tricare program4 7#b7 ,a description of the results for the ,,tricare program that the ,secretary plans to achieve through the ,demonstration1 with respect to the following outcome measures3 7,a7 ,clinical performance4 7,b7 ,utilization improvement4 7,c7 ,beneficiary engagement4 7,d7 ,membership growth and retention4 7,e7 ,case management4 7,f7 ,continuity of care4 7,g7 ,use of telehealth4 7#c7 ,a description of how the ,demonstration shall be conducted to shift financial risk from the ,department of ,defense to civilian health care providers4 7#d7 ,a description of how investment in the ,demonstration shall serve as a bridge to future competitive demonstrations of the ,department of ,defense with accountable care organizations4 7#e7 ,a detailed description of the geographic locations at which the ,secretary plans to conduct such future competitive demonstrations4 7#f7 ,a description of how a third-party administrator shall manage the administrative components of the ,demonstration1 including with respect to eligibility1 enrollment1 premium payment processes1 submission of qualifying life events changes1 and mailing address changes4 7c7 ,,tricare program defined ,in this section1 the term ,,tricare program has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gbd4 ,feasibility study and plan on establishing a ,military ,health ,system ,medical ,logistics ,directorate and ,military ,health ,system ,education and ,training ,directorate 7a7 ,study and plan ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments and the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study on the feasibility of the establishment within the ,defense ,health ,agency of two subordinate organizations1 to be known as the ,military ,health ,system ,medical ,logistics ,directorate and the ,military ,health ,system ,education and ,training ,directorate1 respectively2 and 7#b7 develop a plan for such establishment4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan under subsection 7a77#b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,military ,health ,system ,medical ,logistics ,directorate ,with respect to the ,military ,health ,system ,medical ,logistics ,directorate1 the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the organizational structure of the ,directorate 7including any subordinate organizations71 including the incorporation into the ,directorate of existing organizations of the military departments that provide operational theater medical materiel support4 7,b7 ,a description of the resourcing by the ,secretary of the executive leadership of the ,directorate4 7,c7 ,a description of the geographic location1 or multiple such locations1 of the elements of the ,directorate4 7,d7 ,a description of how the head of the medical research and development organization within the ,defense ,health ,agency shall coordinate with the ,directorate4 7,e7 ,a description of the ability of the ,directorate to address the medical logistics requirements of the military departments1 the combatant commands1 and the ,joint ,staff4 7,f7 ,a description of any additional funding required to establish the ,directorate4 7,g7 ,a description of any additional legislative authorities required to establish the ,directorate1 including any such authorities required for the leadership and direction of the ,directorate4 7,h7 ,a description of any military department-specific capabilities1 requirements1 or best practices relating to medical logistics necessary to be considered prior to the establishment of the ,directorate4 7,i7 ,such other matters relating to the establishment1 operations1 or activities of the ,directorate as the ,secretary may determine appropriate4 7#b7 ,military ,health ,system ,education and ,training ,directorate ,with respect to the ,military ,health ,system ,education and ,training ,directorate1 the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the organizational structure of the ,directorate 7including any subordinate organizations71 including the incorporation into the ,directorate of existing organizations that provide relevant medical education and training1 such as the following3 7i7 ,the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences4 7ii7 ,the ,college of ,allied ,health ,sciences of the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences4 7iii7 ,the ,medical ,education and ,training ,campus of the ,department of ,defense4 7iv7 ,the medical education and training commands and organizations of the military departments4 7v7 ,the medical training programs of the military departments affiliated with civilian academic institutions4 7,b7 ,a description of the resourcing by the ,secretary of the executive leadership of the ,directorate4 7,c7 ,a description of the geographic location1 or multiple such locations1 of the elements of the ,directorate4 7,d7 ,a description of the ability of the ,directorate to address the medical education and training requirements of the military departments4 7,e7 ,a description of any additional funding required for the establishment the ,directorate4 7,f7 ,a description of any additional legislative authorities required for the establishment of the ,directorate1 including any such authorities required for the leadership and direction of the ,directorate4 7,g7 ,such other matters relating to the establishment1 operations1 or activities of the ,directorate as the ,secretary may determine appropriate4 7c7 ,submission ,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 ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate-- 7#a7 the results of the study under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7#b7 the plan under subsection 7a77#b74 ,c ,reports and other matters #gca4 ,briefing and report on reduction or realignment of military medical manning and medical billets ,section #gca7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #agif7 is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 ,briefing2 report ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7i7 not later than ,february #a1 #bjbc1 provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on preliminary observations regarding the analyses used to support any reduction or realignment of military medical manning1 including any reduction or realignment of medical billets of the military departments2 and 7ii7 not later than ,may #ca1 #bjbc1 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on such analyses4 4 #gcb4 ,independent analysis of ,department of ,defense ,comprehensive ,autism ,care ,demonstration program ,section #gcg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #ahjj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by inserting broadly after disorder2 and 7ii7 by striking demonstration project and inserting demonstration program2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking demonstration project and inserting demonstration program2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting parental involvement in applied behavioral analysis treatment1 and after including2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking for an individual who has and inserting 1 including mental health outcomes1 for individuals who have2 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting since its inception after demonstration program2 7,f7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by inserting cost effectiveness1 program effectiveness1 and clinical after measure the2 7,g7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by inserting than in the general population after families2 7,h7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,h7 as subparagraph 7,i72 and 7,i7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,g7 the following new subparagraph 7,h73 7,h7 ,an analysis of whether the diagnosis and treatment of autism is higher among the children of military families than in the general population4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking nine and inserting #ca4 #gcc4 ,clarification of membership requirements and compensation authority for independent suicide prevention and response review committee ,section #gch of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #ahja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking none of whom may be and all that follows through the closing period and inserting none of whom may be-- 7,a7 a member of an ,armed ,force2 or 7,b7 a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense1 unless the individual is a former member of an ,armed ,force4 4 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 through 7h7 as subsections 7g7 through 7i71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,compensation 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may compensate members of the committee established under subsection 7a7 for the work of such members for the committee4 7#b7 ,exception ,a member of the committee established under subsection 7a7 who is a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense and a former member of an ,armed ,force may not receive compensation under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,treatment of compensation ,a member of the committee established under subsection 7a7 who receives compensation under paragraph 7#a7 shall not be considered a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense for purposes of subsection 7b77#c77;,b74 4 #gcd4 ,termination of veterans' advisory board on radiation dose reconstruction ,section #fja of the ,veterans ,benefit ,act of #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-ahc2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #aaed note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking 1 including the establishment of the advisory board required by subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c74 #gce4 ,brain health initiative of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries concerned1 shall establish a comprehensive initiative for brain health to be known as the ,warfighter ,brain ,health ,initiative 7in this section referred to as the ,initiative7 for the purpose of unifying efforts and programs across the ,department of ,defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the ,initiative shall be the following3 7#a7 ,to enhance1 maintain1 and restore the cognitive performance of members of the ,armed ,forces through education1 training1 prevention1 protection1 monitoring1 detection1 diagnosis1 treatment1 and rehabilitation1 including through the following activities3 7,a7 ,the establishment of a program to monitor cognitive brain health across the ,department of ,defense1 with the goal of detecting any need for cognitive enhancement or restoration resulting from potential brain exposures of members of ,armed ,forces1 to mitigate possible evolution of injury or disease progression4 7,b7 ,the identification and dissemination of thresholds for blast pressure safety and associated emerging scientific evidence4 7,c7 ,the modification of high-risk training and operational activities to mitigate the negative effects of repetitive blast exposure4 7,d7 ,the identification of individuals who perform high-risk training or occupational activities1 for purposes of increased monitoring of the brain health of such individuals4 7,e7 ,the development and operational fielding of non-invasive1 portable1 point-of-care medical devices1 to inform the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury4 7,f7 ,the establishment of a standardized monitoring program that documents and analyzes blast exposures that may affect the brain health of members of the ,armed ,forces4 7,g7 ,the consideration of the findings and recommendations of the report of the ,national ,academies of ,science1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine titled ,traumatic ,brain ,injury3 ,a ,roadmap for ,accelerating ,progress and published in #bjbb 7relating to the acceleration of progress in traumatic brain injury research and care71 or any successor report1 in relation to the activities of the ,department relating to brain health1 as applicable4 7#b7 ,to harmonize and prioritize the efforts of the ,department of ,defense into a single approach to brain health4 7c7 ,annual budget justification documents ,in the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,department of ,defense budget for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include a budget justification display that includes all activities of the ,department relating to the ,initiative4 7d7 ,pilot program relating to monitoring of blast coverage 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency may conduct1 as part of the ,initiative1 a pilot program under which the ,director shall monitor blast overpressure exposure through the use of commercially available1 off-the-shelf1 wearable sensors1 and document and evaluate data collected as a result of such monitoring4 7#b7 ,locations ,monitoring activities under a pilot program conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be carried out in each training environment that the ,director determines poses a risk for blast overpressure exposure4 7#c7 ,documentation and sharing of data ,if the ,director conducts a pilot program pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall-- 7,a7 ensure that any data collected pursuant to such pilot program that is related to the health effects of the blast overpressure exposure of a member of the ,armed ,forces who participated in the pilot program is documented and maintained by the ,secretary of ,defense in an electronic health record for the member2 and 7,b7 to the extent practicable1 and in accordance with applicable provisions of law relating to data privacy1 make data collected pursuant to such pilot program available to other academic and medical researchers for the purpose of informing future research and treatment options4 7e7 ,strategy and implementation plan ,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 ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report setting forth a strategy and implementation plan of the ,department of ,defense to achieve the objectives of the ,initiative under subsection 7b74 7f7 ,annual briefings ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbd1 and annually thereafter until ,january #ca1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the ,initiative that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the activities taken under the ,initiative and resources expended under the ,initiative during the prior fiscal year4 7#b7 ,a summary of the progress made during the prior fiscal year with respect to the objectives of the ,initiative under subsection 7b74 7g7 ,secretary concerned defined ,in this section1 the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gcf4 ,establishment of partnership program between ,united ,states and ,ukraine for military trauma care and research ,not later than ,february #bd1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into a partnership with the appropriate counterpart from the ,government of ,ukraine for the establishment of a joint program on military trauma care and research4 ,such program shall consist of the following3 7#a7 ,the sharing of relevant lessons learned from the ,russo-,ukraine ,war4 7#b7 ,the conduct of relevant joint conferences and exchanges with military medical professionals from ,ukraine and the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,collaboration with the armed forces of ,ukraine on matters relating to health policy1 health administration1 and medical supplies and equipment1 including through knowledge exchanges4 7#d7 ,the conduct of joint research and development on the health effects of new and emerging weapons4 7#e7 ,the entrance into agreements with military medical schools of ,ukraine for reciprocal education programs under which students at the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences receive specialized military medical instruction at the such military medical schools of ,ukraine and military medical personnel of ,ukraine receive specialized military medical instruction at the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences1 pursuant to section #baad7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,the provision of support to ,ukraine for the purpose of facilitating the establishment in ,ukraine of a program substantially similar to the ,wounded ,warrior ,program in the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,the provision of training to the armed forces of ,ukraine in the following areas3 7,a7 ,health matters relating to chemical1 biological1 radiological1 nuclear and explosive weapons4 7,b7 ,preventive medicine and infectious disease4 7,c7 ,post traumatic stress disorder4 7,d7 ,suicide prevention4 7#h7 ,the maintenance of a list of medical supplies and equipment needed4 7#i7 ,such other elements as the ,secretary of ,defense may determine appropriate4 #gcg4 ,improvements relating to behavioral health care available under military health system 7a7 ,study relating to ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,science 7#a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of the following3 7,a7 ,establishing graduate degree-granting programs in counseling and social work at the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences4 7,b7 ,expanding the clinical psychology graduate program of the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences4 7#b7 ,matters ,the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a description of-- 7,a7 the process by which1 as a condition of enrolling in a degree-granting program specified in such paragraph1 a civilian student would be required to commit to post-award employment obligations2 and 7,b7 the processes and consequences that would apply if such obligations are not met4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report containing the findings of the study under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,pilot program on scholarship-for-service for civilian behavioral health providers 7#a7 ,pilot program ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall commence the conduct of a pilot program under which-- 7,a7 the ,secretary may provide-- 7i7 scholarships to cover tuition and related fees at an institution of higher education to an individual enrolled in a program of study leading to a graduate degree in clinical psychology1 social work1 counseling1 or a related field 7as determined by the ,secretary72 and 7ii7 student loan repayment assistance to a credentialed behavioral health provider who has a graduate degree in clinical psychology1 social work1 counseling1 or a related field 7as determined by the ,secretary72 and 7,b7 in exchange for such assistance1 the recipient shall commit to work as a covered civilian behavioral health provider in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,post-award employment obligations 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 as a condition of receiving assistance under paragraph 7#a71 the recipient of such assistance shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to which the recipient agrees to work on a full-time basis as a covered civilian behavioral health provider for a period of a duration that is at least equivalent to the period during which the recipient received assistance under such paragraph4 7,b7 ,other terms and conditions ,an agreement entered into pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 may include such other terms and conditions as the ,secretary of ,defense may determine necessary to protect the interests of the ,united ,states or otherwise appropriate for purposes of this section1 including terms and conditions providing for limited exceptions from the post-award employment obligation specified in such subparagraph4 7#c7 ,repayment 7,a7 ,in general ,an individual who receives assistance under paragraph 7#a7 and does not complete the employment obligation required under the agreement entered into pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 shall repay to the ,secretary of ,defense a prorated portion of the financial assistance received by the individual under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,determination of amount ,the amount of any repayment required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,duration ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on the date that is #aj years after the date on which such pilot program commences4 7#e7 ,implementation plan ,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 ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a plan for the implementation of this section4 7#f7 ,reports 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than each of one year and five years after the commencement of the pilot program under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representative and the ,senate a report on the pilot program4 7,b7 ,elements ,each report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 with respect to the pilot program under subsection 7#a71 the following3 7i7 ,the number of students receiving scholarships under the pilot program4 7ii7 ,the institutions of higher education at which such students are enrolled4 7iii7 ,the total amount of financial assistance expended under the pilot program per academic year4 7iv7 ,the average scholarship amount per student under the pilot program4 7v7 ,the number of students hired as covered behavioral health providers pursuant to the pilot program4 7vi7 ,any recommendations for terminating the pilot program1 extending the pilot program1 or making the pilot program permanent4 7c7 ,report on behavioral health workforce 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct an analysis of the behavioral health workforce under the direct care component of the military health system and submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report containing the results of such analysis4 ,such report shall include1 with respect to such workforce1 the following3 7,a7 ,the number of positions authorized for military behavioral health providers within such workforce1 and the number of such positions filled1 disaggregated by the professions described in paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,the number of positions authorized for civilian behavioral health providers within such workforce1 and the number of such positions filled1 disaggregated by the professions described in paragraph 7#b74 7,c7 ,for each military department1 the ratio of military behavioral health providers assigned to military medical treatment facilities compared to civilian behavioral health providers so assigned1 disaggregated by the professions described in paragraph 7#b74 7,d7 ,for each military department1 the number of military behavioral health providers authorized to be embedded within an operational unit1 and the number of such positions filled1 disaggregated by the professions described in paragraph 7#b74 7,e7 ,data on the historical demand for behavioral health services by members of the ,armed ,forces4 7,f7 ,an estimate of the number of health care providers necessary to meet the demand by such members for behavioral health care services under the direct care component of the military health system1 disaggregated by provider type4 7,g7 ,an identification of any shortfall between the estimated number under subparagraph 7,f7 and the total number of positions for behavioral health providers filled within such workforce4 7,h7 ,such other information as the ,secretary may determine appropriate4 7#b7 ,provider types ,the professions described in this paragraph are as follows3 7,a7 ,clinical psychologists4 7,b7 ,social workers4 7,c7 ,counselors4 7,d7 ,such other professions as the ,secretary may determine appropriate4 7#c7 ,behavioral health workforce at remote locations ,in conducting the analysis of the behavioral health workforce under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure such behavioral health workforce at remote locations 7including ,guam and ,hawaii7 and any shortfalls thereof1 is taken into account4 7d7 ,plan to address shortfalls in behavioral health workforce ,not later than one year after the date on which the report under subsection 7c7 is submitted1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a plan to address any shortfall of the behavioral health workforce identified under paragraph 7#a77;,g7 of such subsection4 ,such plan shall address the following3 7#a7 ,with respect to any such shortfall of military behavioral health providers 7addressed separately with respect to such providers assigned to military medical treatment facilities and such providers assigned to be embedded within operational units71 the recruitment1 accession1 retention1 special pay and other aspects of compensation1 workload1 role of the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences and the ,armed ,forces ,health ,professions ,scholarship ,program under chapter #aje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 any additional authorities or resources necessary for the ,secretary to increase the number of such providers1 and such other considerations as the ,secretary may consider appropriate4 7#b7 ,with respect to addressing any such shortfall of civilian behavioral health providers1 the recruitment1 hiring1 retention1 pay and benefits1 workload1 educational scholarship programs1 any additional authorities or resources necessary for the ,secretary to increase the number of such providers1 and such other considerations as the ,secretary may consider appropriate4 7#c7 ,a recommendation as to whether the number of military behavioral health providers in each military department should be increased1 and if so1 by how many4 7#d7 ,a plan to ensure that remote installations are prioritized for the assignment of military behavioral health providers4 7#e7 ,updated access standards for behavioral health care under the military health system1 taking into account-- 7,a7 the duration of time between a patient receiving a referral for such care and the patient receiving individualized treatment 7following an initial intake assessment7 from a behavioral health provider2 and 7,b7 the frequency of regular follow-up appointments subsequent to the first appointment at which a patient receives such individualized treatment4 7#f7 ,a plan to expand access to behavioral health care under the military health system using telehealth4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term behavioral health includes psychiatry1 clinical psychology1 social work1 counseling1 and related fields4 7#b7 ,the term civilian behavioral health provider means a behavioral health provider who is a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,the term counselor means an individual who holds-- 7,a7 a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited graduate program in-- 7i7 marriage and family therapy2 or 7ii7 clinical mental health counseling2 and 7,b7 a current license or certification from a ,state that grants the individual the authority to provide counseling services as an independent practitioner in the respective field of the individual4 7#d7 ,the term covered civilian behavioral health provider means a civilian behavioral health provider whose employment by the ,secretary of ,defense involves the provision of behavioral health services at a military medical treatment facility4 7#e7 ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#f7 ,the term military behavioral health provider means a behavioral health provider who is a member of the ,armed ,forces4 7#g7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given that term in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#h7 ,the term military medical treatment facility means a facility specified in section #ajgc;d of such title4 7#i7 ,the term remote installation means a military installation that the ,secretary determines to be in a remote location4 7#aj7 ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and each commonwealth1 territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 #gch4 ,certification program in provision of mental health services to members of the ,armed ,forces and military families 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,president of the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences1 shall develop a curriculum and certification program to provide civilian mental health professionals and students in mental health-related disciplines with the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to address the unique mental health needs of members of the ,armed ,forces and military families4 7b7 ,implementation ,not later than #ij days after completing the development of the curriculum and certification program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement such curriculum and certification program in the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences4 7c7 ,authority to disseminate best practices ,the ,secretary of ,defense may disseminate best practices based on the curriculum and certification program developed and implemented under this section to other institutions of higher education1 as such term is defined in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb74 7d7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the curriculum and certification program under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the termination date specified in subsection 7d71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the results of the curriculum and certification program developed and implemented under this section4 #gci4 ,standardization of policies relating to service in ,armed ,forces by individuals diagnosed with ,,hbv 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 ,secretaries concerned1 shall-- 7#a7 review regulations1 establish policies1 and issue guidance relating to service in the ,armed ,forces by individuals diagnosed with ,,hbv1 consistent with the health care standards and clinical guidelines of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 identify areas where the regulations1 policies1 and guidance of the ,department relating to individuals diagnosed with ,,hbv 7including with respect to enlistments1 assignments1 deployments1 and retention standards7 may be standardized across the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,,hbv means the ,hepatitis ,b ,virus4 7#b7 ,the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gdj4 ,suicide cluster3 standardized definition for use by ,department of ,defense2 congressional notification 7a7 ,standardization of definition ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries concerned1 shall develop1 for use across the ,armed ,forces1 a standardized definition for the term suicide cluster4 7b7 ,notification required ,beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 whenever the ,secretary determines the occurrence of a suicide cluster 7as that term is defined pursuant to subsection 7a77 among members of the ,armed ,forces1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a notification of such determination4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the following3 7#a7 ,the methodology being used in the development of the definition under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,the progress made towards the development of the process for submitting required notifications under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,an estimated timeline for the implementation of this section4 7d7 ,coordination required ,in developing the definition under subsection 7a7 and the process for submitting required notifications under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall coordinate with the ,secretaries concerned4 7e7 ,secretary concerned defined ,in this section1 the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,codes4 #gda4 ,limitation on reduction of military medical manning end strength3 certification requirement and other reforms 7a7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 and in addition to the limitation under section #gai of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aded71 as most recently amended by section #gca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #agie71 during the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 neither the ,secretary of ,defense nor a ,secretary concerned may reduce military medical end strength authorizations1 and following such period1 neither may reduce such authorizations unless the ,secretary of ,defense issues a waiver pursuant to paragraph 7#f74 7#b7 ,exception ,the limitation under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply with respect to the following3 7,a7 ,administrative billets of a military department that have remained unfilled since at least ,october #a1 #bjah4 7,b7 ,billets identified as non-clinical in the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbj submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that the number of such billets may not exceed #a1gjj4 7,c7 ,medical headquarters billets of the military departments not assigned to1 or providing direct support to1 operational commands4 7#c7 ,report on composition of military medical workforce requirements ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall conduct an assessment of current military medical manning requirements 7taking into consideration factors including future operational planning1 training1 and beneficiary healthcare7 and submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report containing the findings of such assessment4 ,such assessment shall be informed by the following3 7,a7 ,the ,national ,defense ,strategy submitted under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,the ,national ,military ,strategy prepared under section #aec7;b7 of such title4 7,c7 ,the campaign plans of the combatant commands4 7,d7 ,theater strategies4 7,e7 ,the joint medical estimate under section #gcb of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #ahag74 7,f7 ,the plan of the ,department of ,defense on integrated medical operations1 as updated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 of section #gbd7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #agic2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajif note74 7,g7 ,the plan of the ,department of ,defense on global patient movement1 as updated pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 of such section #gbd7;a74 7,h7 ,the biosurveillance program of the ,department of ,defense established pursuant to ,department of ,defense ,directive #fdbj4jb 7relating to biosurveillance74 7,i7 ,requirements for graduate medical education4 7,j7 ,the report of the ,,covid-#ai ,military ,health ,system ,review ,panel under section #gca of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cfih74 7,k7 ,the report of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense titled ,evaluation of ,department of ,defense ,military ,medical ,treatment ,facility ,challenges ,during the ,coronavirus ,disease-#bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 ,pandemic in ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,,dodig-#bjbb-jha7 and published on ,april #e1 #bjbb4 7,l7 ,reports of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states relating to military health system reforms undertaken on or after ,january1 #a1 #bjag1 including any such reports relating to military medical manning and force composition mix4 7,m7 ,such other reports as may be determined appropriate by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#d7 ,certification ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a certification containing the following3 7,a7 ,a certification of the completion of a comprehensive review of military medical manning1 including with respect to the medical corps 7or other health- or medical-related component of a military department71 designator1 profession1 occupation1 and rating of medical personnel4 7,b7 ,a justification for any proposed increase1 realignment1 reduction1 or other change to the specialty or occupational composition of military medical end strength authorizations1 which may include compliance with a requirement or recommendation set forth in a strategy1 plan1 or other matter specified in paragraph 7#c74 7,c7 ,a certification that1 in the case that any change to such specialty or occupational composition is required1 a vacancy resulting from such change may not be filled with a position other than a health- or medical-related position until such time as there are no military medical billets remaining to fill the vacancy4 7,d7 ,a risk analysis associated with the potential realignment or reduction of any military medical end strength authorizations4 7,e7 ,an identification of any plans of the ,department to backfill military medical personnel positions with civilian personnel4 7,f7 ,a plan to address persistent vacancies for civilian personnel in health- or medical-related positions1 and a risk analysis associated with the hiring1 onboarding1 and retention of such civilian personnel1 taking into account provider shortfalls across the ,united ,states4 7,g7 ,a comprehensive plan to mitigate any risk identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,d7 or 7,f71 including with respect to funding necessary for such mitigation across fiscal years4 7#e7 ,process required ,the ,secretaries of the military departments1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 shall develop and submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a process for the authorization of proposed modifications to the composition of the medical manning force mix across the military departments while maintaining compliance with the limitation under paragraph 7#a74 ,such process shall-- 7,a7 take into consideration the funding required for any such proposed modification2 and 7,b7 include distinct processes for proposed increases and proposed decreases1 respectively1 to the medical manning force mix of each military department4 7#f7 ,waiver 7,a7 ,in general ,following the conclusion of the five-year period specified in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under such subsection if-- 7i7 the report requirement under paragraph 7#c71 the certification requirement under paragraph 7#d71 and the process requirement under paragraph 7#e7 have been completed2 7ii7 the ,secretary determines that the waiver is necessary and in the interests of the national security of the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 the waiver is issued in writing4 7,b7 ,notification to ,congress ,not later than five days after issuing a waiver under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a notification of the waiver 7including the text of the waiver and a justification for the waiver7 and provide to such committees a briefing on the components of the waiver4 7b7 ,temporary suspension of implementation of plan for restructure or realignment of military medical treatment facilities ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not implement the plan under section #gjc7;d77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #baii7 until the later of the following3 7#a7 ,the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense completes the following3 7,a7 ,a risk analysis for each military medical treatment facility to be realigned1 restructured1 or otherwise affected under the implementation plan under such section #gjc7;d77#a71 including an assessment of the capacity of the ,,tricare network of providers in the area of such military medical treatment facility to provide care to the ,,tricare ,prime beneficiaries that would otherwise be assigned to such military medical treatment facility4 7,b7 ,an identification of the process by which the assessment conducted under subsection 7a77#c7 and the certification required under subsection 7a77#d7 shall be linked to any restructuring or realignment of military medical treatment facilities4 7c7 ,briefings2 final report 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on-- 7,a7 the method by which the ,secretary plans to meet the report requirement under subsection 7a77#c71 the certification requirement under subsection 7a77#d71 and the process requirement under subsection 7a77#e72 and 7,b7 the matters specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,briefing on progress ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the progress made towards completion of the requirements specified in paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,final briefing ,not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a final briefing on the completion of such requirements4 7#d7 ,final report ,not later than three years 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 final report on the completion of such requirements4 ,such final report shall be in addition to the report1 certification1 and process submitted under paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e7 of subsection 7a71 respectively4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term medical personnel has the meaning given such term in section #aae;a7e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a7 of such title4 7#c7 ,the term theater strategy means an overarching construct outlining the vision of a combatant commander for the integration and synchronization of military activities and operations with other national power instruments to achieve the strategic objectives of the ,united ,states4 #gdb4 ,feasibility study on establishment of ,department of ,defense internship programs relating to civilian behavioral health providers 7a7 ,feasibility study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing paid pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship programs for the purpose of training clinical psychologists to work as covered civilian behavioral health providers4 7b7 ,elements ,the feasibility study under subsection 7a7 shall assess1 with respect to the potential internship programs specified in such subsection1 the following3 7#a7 ,a model under which1 as a condition of participating in such an internship program1 the participant would enter into an agreement with the ,secretary under which the participant agrees to work on a full-time basis as a covered civilian behavioral health provider for a period of a duration that is at least equivalent to the period of participation in such internship program4 7#b7 ,methods by which the ,secretary may address scenarios in which an individual who participates in such an internship program does not complete the employment obligation required under the agreement referred to in paragraph 7#a71 including by requiring the individual to repay to the ,secretary a prorated portion of the cost of administering such program 7to be determined by the ,secretary7 with respect to such individual and of any payment received by the individual under such program4 7#c7 ,the methods by which the ,secretary may adjust the workload and staffing of behavioral health providers in military medical treatment facilities to ensure sufficient capacity to supervise participants in such internship programs4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report containing the findings of the feasibility study under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term behavioral health includes psychiatry1 clinical psychology1 social work1 counseling1 and related fields4 7#b7 ,the term behavioral health provider includes the following3 7,a7 ,a licensed professional counselor4 7,b7 ,a licensed mental health counselor4 7,c7 ,a licensed clinical professional counselor4 7,d7 ,a licensed professional clinical counselor of mental health4 7,e7 ,a licensed clinical mental health counselor4 7,f7 ,a licensed mental health practitioner4 7#c7 ,the term covered civilian behavioral health provider means a civilian behavioral health provider whose employment by the ,secretary of ,defense involves the provision of behavioral health services at a military medical treatment facility4 7#d7 ,the term civilian behavioral health provider means a behavioral health provider who is a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense4 7#e7 ,the term military medical treatment facility means a facility specified in section #ajgc;d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gdc4 ,updates to prior feasibility studies on establishment of new command on defense health 7a7 ,updates ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall update prior studies regarding the feasibility of establishing a new defense health command under which the ,defense ,health ,agency would be a joint component4 ,in conducting such updates1 the ,secretary shall consider for such new command each of the following potential structures3 7#a7 ,a unified combatant command4 7#b7 ,a specified combatant command4 7#c7 ,any other command structure the ,secretary determines is appropriate for consideration4 7b7 ,matters ,the updates under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the new command specified in such subsection1 the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the potential organizational structure of the new command sufficient for the new command to carry out the responsibilities described in subsection 7c71 including a description of the following3 7,a7 ,the potential reporting relationship between the commander of the new command1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness4 7,b7 ,the potential relationship of the new command to the military departments1 the combatant commands1 and the ,joint ,staff4 7,c7 ,the potential responsibilities of the commander of the new command and how such responsibilities would differ from the responsibilities of the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency4 7,d7 ,the potential chain of command between such commander and the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,e7 ,the potential roles of the ,surgeons ,general of the ,army1 ,navy1 and ,air ,force1 with respect to such commander4 7,f7 ,any organizations that support the ,defense ,health ,agency1 such as the medical departments and medical logistics organizations of each military department4 7,g7 ,the potential organizational structure of the new command1 including any subordinate commands4 7,h7 ,the geographic location1 or multiple such locations1 of the headquarters of the new command and any subordinate commands4 7,i7 ,how the ,defense ,health ,agency currently serves as a provider of optimally trained and clinically proficient health care professionals to support combatant commands4 7,j7 ,how the new command may further serve as a provider of optimally trained and clinically proficient health care professionals to support combatant commands4 7#b7 ,an assessment of any additional funding necessary to establish the new command4 7#c7 ,an assessment of any additional legislative authorities necessary to establish the new command1 including with respect to the executive leadership and direction of the new command4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the required resourcing of the executive leadership of the new command4 7#e7 ,if the ,secretary makes the determination to establish the new command1 a timeline for such establishment4 7#f7 ,if the ,secretary defers such determination pending further implementation of other organizational reforms to the military health system1 a timeline for such future determination4 7#g7 ,such other matters relating to the establishment1 operations1 or activities of the new command as the ,secretary may determine appropriate4 7c7 ,responsibilities described ,the responsibilities described in this subsection are as follows3 7#a7 ,the conduct of health operations among operational units of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,the administration of military medical treatment facilities4 7#c7 ,the administration of the ,,tricare program4 7#d7 ,serving as the element of the ,armed ,forces with the primary responsibility for the following3 7,a7 ,medical treatment1 advanced trauma management1 emergency surgery1 and resuscitative care4 7,b7 ,emergency and specialty surgery1 intensive care1 medical specialty care1 and related services4 7,c7 ,preventive1 acute1 restorative1 curative1 rehabilitative1 and convalescent care4 7#e7 ,collaboration with medical facilities participating in the ,national ,disaster ,medical ,system established pursuant to section #bhab of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;hh-#aa71 the ,veterans ,health ,administration1 and such other ,federal departments and agencies and nongovermental organizations as may be determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 including with respect to the care services specified in paragraph 7#d77;,c74 7#f7 ,the conduct of existing research and education activities of the ,department of ,defense in the field of health sciences4 7#g7 ,the conduct of public health and global health activities not otherwise assigned to the ,armed ,forces4 7#h7 ,the administration of the ,defense ,health ,program ,account under section #aajj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,interim briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the method by which the ,secretary intends to update prior studies as required pursuant to subsection 7a74 7e7 ,final briefing2 report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a final briefing on the implementation of this section2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report containing the updates to prior studies required pursuant to subsection 7a71 including each of the elements specified in subsection 7b74 #gdd4 ,capability assessment and action plan with respect to effects of exposure to open burn pits and other environmental hazards 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 conduct a capability assessment of potential improvements to activities of the ,department of ,defense to reduce the effects of environmental exposures with respect to members of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#b7 develop an action plan to implement such improvements assessed under paragraph 7#a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7b7 ,elements ,the capability assessment required by subsection 7a77#a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,with respect to the conduct of periodic health assessments1 the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of adding additional screening questions relating to environmental and occupational exposures to current health assessments of members of the ,armed ,forces conducted by the ,secretary of ,defense1 including pre- and post-deployment assessments and pre-separation assessments4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the potential value and feasibility of regularly requiring spirometry or other pulmonary function testing pre- and post-deployment for all members1 or selected members1 of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,with respect to the conduct of outreach and education1 the following3 7,a7 ,an evaluation of clinician training on the health effects of airborne hazards and how to document exposure information in health records maintained by the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the adequacy of current actions by the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to increase awareness among members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans of the purposes and uses of the ,airborne ,hazards and ,open ,burn ,pit ,registry and the effect of a potential requirement that individuals meeting applicable criteria be automatically enrolled in the registry unless such individuals opt out of enrollment4 7,c7 ,an assessment of operational plans for deployment with respect to the adequacy of educational activities for1 and evaluations of1 performance of command authorities1 medical personnel1 and members of the ,armed ,forces on deployment on anticipated environmental exposures and potential means to minimize and mitigate any adverse health effects of such exposures1 including through the use of monitoring1 personal protective equipment1 and medical responses4 7,d7 ,an evaluation of potential means to improve the education of health care providers of the ,department of ,defense with respect to the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions associated with environmental exposures4 7#c7 ,with respect to the monitoring of exposure during deployment operations1 the following3 7,a7 ,an evaluation of potential means to strengthen tactics1 techniques1 and procedures used in deployment operations to document-- 7i7 specific locations where members of the ,armed ,forces served2 7ii7 environmental exposures in such locations2 and 7iii7 any munitions involved during such service in such locations4 7,b7 ,an assessment of potential improvements in the acquisition and use of wearable monitoring technology and remote sensing capabilities to record environmental exposures by geographic location4 7,c7 ,an analysis of the potential value and feasibility of maintaining a repository of frozen soil samples from each deployment location to be later tested as needed when concerns relating to environmental exposures are identified4 7#d7 ,with respect to the use of the ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record1 the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of feasibility and advisability of recording individual clinical diagnosis and treatment information in the ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record to be integrated with exposure data4 7,b7 ,an evaluation of-- 7i7 the progress toward making the ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record operationally capable and accessible to members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans by #bjbc2 and 7ii7 the integration of data from the ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record with the electronic health records of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of making such data accessible to the surviving family members of members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans4 7#e7 ,with respect to the conduct of research1 the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the potential use of the ,airborne ,hazards and ,open ,burn ,pit ,registry for research on monitoring and identifying the health consequences of exposure to open burn pits4 7,b7 ,an analysis of options for increasing the amount and the relevance of additional research into the health effects of open burn pits and effective treatments for such health effects4 7,c7 ,an evaluation of potential research of biomarker monitoring to document environmental exposures during deployment or throughout the military career of a member of the ,armed ,forces4 7,d7 ,an analysis of potential organizational strengthening with respect to the management of research on environmental exposure hazards1 including the establishment of a joint program executive office for such management4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the findings and recommendations of the #bjbj report by the ,national ,academies of ,science1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine titled ,respiratory ,health ,effects of ,airborne ,hazards ,exposures in the ,southwest ,asia ,theater of ,military ,operations4 7#f7 ,an evaluation of such other matters as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate to ensure a comprehensive review of activities relating to the effects of exposure to open burn pits and other environmental hazards4 7c7 ,submission of plan and briefing ,not later than #bdj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate the action plan required by subsection 7a77#b72 and 7#b7 provide to such committees a briefing on the results of the capability assessment required by subsection 7a77#a74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,airborne ,hazards and ,open ,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 7#b7 ,the term environmental exposure means an exposure to an open burn pit or other environmental hazard1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 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 #gde4 ,kyle ,mullen ,navy ,,seal medical training review 7a7 ,review ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall conduct a comprehensive review of the medical training for health care professionals furnishing medical care to individuals undergoing ,navy ,sea1 ,air1 and ,land 7,,seal7 training1 the quality assurance mechanisms in place with respect to such care1 and the efforts to mitigate health stress of individuals undergoing such training4 7b7 ,elements ,the review under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a review of the policies for improved medical care of individuals undergoing ,navy ,,seal training and quality assurance with respect to such care4 7#b7 ,a review of sleep deprivation practices implemented with respect to ,navy ,,seal training1 including an identification of when such practices were initially implemented and how frequently such practices are updated4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the policies and rules relating to the use of performance enhancing drugs by individuals undergoing ,navy ,,seal training4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the oversight of health care professionals 7including enlisted and officer medical personnel1 civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense1 and contractors of the ,department7 with respect to the provision by such professionals of health care services to individuals undergoing ,navy ,,seal training4 7#e7 ,a review and assessment of deaths1 occurring during the twenty-year period preceding the date of the review1 of individuals who were undergoing ,navy ,,seal training at the time of death4 7#f7 ,a review of ongoing efforts and initiatives to ensure the safety of individuals undergoing ,navy ,,seal training and to prevent the occurrence of long-term injury1 illness1 and death among such individuals4 7#g7 ,an assessment of the role of nutrition in ,navy ,,seal training4 7c7 ,interim briefing ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on how the ,inspector ,general plans to conduct the review under subsection 7a71 including with respect to each element specified in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,final report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a final report on the completion of the review under subsection 7a71 including recommendations of the ,inspector ,general developed as a result of such review4 #gdf4 ,reports on composition of medical personnel of each military department and related matters 7a7 ,reports ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for three years1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the composition of the medical personnel of each military department and related matters4 7b7 ,elements ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,with respect to each military department1 the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of the number of medical personnel of the military department who are officers in a grade above ,o-#f4 7,b7 ,an identification of the number of such medical personnel who are officers in a grade below ,o-#g4 7,c7 ,a description of any plans of the ,secretary to-- 7i7 reduce the total number of such medical personnel2 or 7ii7 eliminate any covered position for such medical personnel4 7,d7 ,a recommendation by the ,secretary for the number of covered positions for such medical personnel that should be required for purposes of maximizing medical readiness 7without regard to current statutory limitations1 or potential future statutory limitations1 on such number71 presented as a total number for each military department and disaggregated by grade4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the grade for the position of the ,medical ,officer of the ,marine ,corps1 including-- 7,a7 a comparison of the effects of filling such position with an officer in the grade of ,o-#f versus an officer in the grade of ,o-#g2 7,b7 an assessment of potential issues associated with the elimination of such position2 and 7,c7 a description of any potential effects of such elimination with respect to medical readiness4 7#c7 ,an assessment of all covered positions for medical personnel of the military departments1 including the following3 7,a7 ,the total number of authorizations for such covered positions1 disaggregated by-- 7i7 whether the authorization is for a position in a reserve component2 and 7ii7 whether the position so authorized is filled or vacant4 7,b7 ,a description of any medical- or health-related specialty requirements for such covered positions4 7,c7 ,for each such covered position1 an identification of the title and geographic location of1 and a summary of the responsibility description for1 the position4 7,d7 ,for each such covered position1 an identification of the span of control of the position1 including with respect to the highest grade at which each such position has been filled4 7,e7 ,an identification of any downgrading1 upgrading1 or other changes to such covered positions occurring during the #aj-year period preceding the date of the report1 and an assessment of whether any such changes have resulted in the transfer of responsibilities previously assigned to such a covered position to-- 7i7 a position in the ,senior ,executive ,service or another executive personnel position2 or 7ii7 a position other than a covered position4 7,f7 ,a description of any officers in a grade above ,o-#f assigned to the ,defense ,health ,agency1 the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs1 the ,joint ,staff1 or any other position within the military health system4 7,g7 ,a description of the process by which the positions specified in subparagraph 7,f7 are validated against military requirements or similar billet justification processes4 7,h7 ,a side-by-side comparison demonstrating1 across the military departments1 the span of control and the responsibilities of covered positions for medical personnel of each military department4 7c7 ,disaggregation of certain data ,the data specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7b77#a7 shall be presented as a total number and disaggregated by each medical component of the respective military department4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered position means a position for an officer in a grade above ,o-#f4 7#b7 ,the term officer has the meanings given that term in section #aja7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term medical component means-- 7,a7 in the case of the ,army1 the ,medical ,corps1 ,dental ,corps1 ,nurse ,corps1 ,medical ,service ,corps1 ,veterinary ,corps1 and ,army ,medical ,specialist ,corps2 7,b7 in the case of the ,air ,force1 members designated as medical officers1 dental officers1 ,air ,force nurses1 medical service officers1 and biomedical science officers2 and 7,c7 in the case of the ,navy1 the ,medical ,corps1 ,dental ,corps1 ,nurse ,corps1 and ,medical ,service ,corps4 7#d7 ,the term medical personnel has the meaning given such term in section #aae;a7e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,the term military department has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a7 of such title4 #gdg4 ,report on effects of low recruitment and retention on operational tempo and physical and mental health of members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,report ,not later than one year 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 ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the effects of low recruitment and retention on the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,matters ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of the following3 7#a7 ,the effect of low recruitment on the tempo for operational units during the previous five years1 including with respect to deployed units and units in pre-deployment training4 7#b7 ,whether the rate of operational tempo during the pervious five years has affected the retention of members of the ,armed ,forces1 including with respect to deployed units and units in pre-deployment training4 7#c7 ,how the rate of operational tempo during the previous five years has affected the number of mental health visits of members of the ,armed ,forces serving in such units4 7#d7 ,how the rate of operational tempo during the pervious five years has affected the number of suicides occurring within such units4 7#e7 ,whether the rate of operational tempo during the pervious five years has affected the number of musculoskeletal and related injuries incurred by members of the ,armed ,forces serving in such units4 7#f7 ,the type or types of military occupational specialties most affected by low recruitment4 7#g7 ,lessons learned in the process of gathering data for the report under this section4 7#h7 ,any policy or legislative recommendations to mitigate the effect of low recruitment on the operational tempo of the ,armed ,forces4 #gdh4 ,guidance for addressing healthy relationships and intimate partner violence through ,,tricare ,program 7a7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall disseminate guidance on the implementation through the ,,tricare program of-- 7#a7 education on healthy relationships and intimate partner violence2 and 7#b7 protocols for-- 7,a7 the routine assessment of intimate partner violence and sexual assault2 and 7,b7 the promotion of1 and strategies for1 trauma-informed care plans4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the implementation of this section4 #gdi4 ,briefing on suicide prevention reforms for members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the following3 7#a7 ,the feasibility and advisability of implementing reforms related to suicide prevention among members of the ,armed ,forces as follows3 7,a7 ,eliminating mental health history as a disqualifier for service in the ,armed ,forces1 including by eliminating restrictions related to mental health history that are specific to military occupational specialties4 7,b7 ,requiring comprehensive and in-person annual mental health assessments of members of the ,armed ,forces4 7,c7 ,requiring behavioral health providers under the ,,tricare program1 including providers contracted through such program1 to undergo evidence-based and suicide-specific training4 7,d7 ,requiring leaders at all levels of the ,armed ,forces to be trained on the following3 7i7 ,total wellness4 7ii7 ,suicide warning signs and risk factors4 7iii7 ,evidence-based1 suicide-specific interventions4 7iv7 ,effectively communicating with medical and behavioral health providers4 7v7 ,communicating with family members1 including extended family members who are not co-located with a member of the ,armed ,forces1 on support and access to resources for members of the ,armed ,forces and the dependents thereof4 7,e7 ,requiring mandatory referral to ,warriors in ,transition programs1 or other transitional programs1 for members of the ,armed ,forces who are eligible for such programs4 7#b7 ,recommendations for additional legislative actions necessary to further enhance or expand suicide prevention efforts of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 ,the term ,,tricare program has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term ,warriors in ,transition program has the meaning given that term in section #gch7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note74 ,,viii ,acquisition ,policy1 ,acquisition ,management1 and ,related ,matters ,title ,,viii--,acquisition ,policy1 ,acquisition ,management1 and ,related ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,acquisition ,policy and ,management ,sec4 #hja4 ,writing award to encourage curiosity and persistence in overcoming obstacles in acquisition4 ,sec4 #hjb4 ,task and delivery order contracting for architectural and engineering services4 ,sec4 #hjc4 ,data requirements for commercial products for major weapon systems4 ,sec4 #hjd4 ,revision of authority for procedures to allow rapid acquisition and deployment of capabilities needed under specified high-priority circumstances4 ,sec4 #hje4 ,treatment of certain clauses implementing ,executive orders4 ,sec4 #hjf4 ,life cycle management and product support4 ,sec4 #hjg4 ,amendments to contractor employee protections from reprisal for disclosure of certain information4 ,sec4 #hjh4 ,use of fixed-price type contracts for certain major defense acquisition programs4 ,sec4 #hji4 ,acquisition reporting system4 ,subtitle ,b--,amendments to ,general ,contracting ,authorities1 ,procedures1 and ,limitations ,sec4 #haa4 ,inclusion in budget justification materials of enhanced reporting on proposed cancellations and modifications to multiyear contracts4 ,sec4 #hab4 ,comptroller ,general assessment of acquisition programs and related efforts4 ,sec4 #hac4 ,extension of ,defense ,modernization ,account authority4 ,sec4 #had4 ,clarification to fixed-price incentive contract references4 ,sec4 #hae4 ,modification of reporting requirement in connection with requests for multiyear procurement authority for large defense acquisitions4 ,sec4 #haf4 ,modification of provision relating to determination of certain activities with unusually hazardous risks4 ,sec4 #hag4 ,modification to prohibition on operation or procurement of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems4 ,sec4 #hah4 ,extension of pilot program to accelerate contracting and pricing processes4 ,sec4 #hai4 ,extension of pilot program for distribution support and services for weapons systems contractors4 ,sec4 #hbj4 ,extension and modification of ,never ,contract with the ,enemy4 ,sec4 #hba4 ,repeal of requirement for ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense to conduct certain reviews4 ,sec4 #hbb4 ,modification of contracts to provide extraordinary relief due to inflation impacts4 ,subtitle ,c--,provisions ,relating to ,acquisition ,workforce ,sec4 #hca4 ,key experiences and enhanced pay authority for acquisition workforce excellence4 ,sec4 #hcb4 ,defense ,acquisition ,university reforms4 ,sec4 #hcc4 ,modifications to ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps4 ,sec4 #hcd4 ,acquisition workforce incentives relating to training on1 and agreements with1 certain start-up businesses4 ,sec4 #hce4 ,curricula on software acquisitions and cybersecurity software or hardware acquisitions for covered individuals4 ,sec4 #hcf4 ,department of ,defense national imperative for industrial skills program4 ,subtitle ,d--,provisions ,relating to ,software and ,technology ,sec4 #hda4 ,guidelines and resources on the acquisition or licensing of intellectual property4 ,sec4 #hdb4 ,modification of authority of the ,department of ,defense to carry out certain prototype projects4 ,sec4 #hdc4 ,other transaction authority clarification4 ,sec4 #hdd4 ,prizes for advanced technology achievements4 ,sec4 #hde4 ,congressional notification for pilot program to accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies4 ,sec4 #hdf4 ,report on software delivery times4 ,subtitle ,e--,industrial ,base ,matters ,sec4 #hea4 ,modification to the national technology and industrial base4 ,sec4 #heb4 ,modification to miscellaneous limitations on the procurement of goods other than ,united ,states goods4 ,sec4 #hec4 ,requirements for the procurement of certain components for certain naval vessels and auxiliary ships4 ,sec4 #hed4 ,modifications to the procurement technical assistance program4 ,sec4 #hee4 ,codification of prohibition on certain procurements from the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region4 ,sec4 #hef4 ,codification of the ,department of ,defense ,mentor-,protege ,program4 ,sec4 #heg4 ,procurement requirements relating to rare earth elements and strategic and critical materials4 ,sec4 #heh4 ,analyses of certain activities for action to address sourcing and industrial capacity4 ,sec4 #hei4 ,demonstration exercise of enhanced planning for industrial mobilization and supply chain management4 ,sec4 #hfj4 ,risk management for ,department of ,defense pharmaceutical supply chains4 ,sec4 #hfa4 ,strategy for increasing competitive opportunities for certain critical technologies4 ,sec4 #hfb4 ,key advanced system development industry days4 ,subtitle ,f--,small ,business ,matters ,sec4 #hga4 ,codification of ,small ,business ,administration scorecard4 ,sec4 #hgb4 ,modifications to the ,,sbir and ,,sttr programs4 ,sec4 #hgc4 ,access to data on bundled or consolidated contracts4 ,sec4 #hgd4 ,small business integration working group4 ,sec4 #hge4 ,demonstration of commercial due diligence for small business programs4 ,sec4 #hgf4 ,development and assessment of mission effectiveness metrics4 ,subtitle ,g--,other ,matters ,sec4 #hha4 ,technical correction to effective date of the transfer of certain title #aj acquisition provisions4 ,sec4 #hhb4 ,security clearance bridge pilot program4 ,sec4 #hhc4 ,existing agreement limits for ,operation ,warp ,speed4 ,sec4 #hhd4 ,incorporation of controlled unclassified information guidance into program classification guides and program protection plans4 ,a ,acquisition ,policy and ,management #hja4 ,writing award to encourage curiosity and persistence in overcoming obstacles in acquisition 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #hg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #agdb the following new section3 #agdc4 ,awards to recognize members of the acquisition workforce 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university shall establish two programs to provide awards to recognize members of the acquisition workforce as follows3 7#a7 ,an award of not more than #e1jjj to such members who use an iterative writing process to document a first-hand account of using independent judgment to overcome an obstacle the member faced while working within the defense acquisition system 7as defined in section #cjja of this title74 7#b7 ,an award of not more than #e1jjj to such members who make the best use of the flexibilities and authorities granted by the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation and ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4jb 7,operation of the ,defense ,acquisition ,system74 7b7 ,number of awards 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university may make not more than five awards under subsection 7a77#a7 and one award under subsection 7a77#b7 each year4 7#b7 ,limitation ,a member of the acquisition workforce may receive one award each year4 7c7 ,requirements for writing award 7#a7 ,submission required ,a member of the acquisition workforce desiring an award under subsection 7a77#a7 shall submit to the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university the first-hand account described in such subsection4 ,such first-hand account shall demonstrate-- 7,a7 an original and engaging idea documenting the use of independent judgment to overcome an obstacle the recipient faced while working within the defense acquisition system2 and 7,b7 the use of an iterative writing process1 including evidence of-- 7i7 critical thinking2 7ii7 incorporation of feedback from diverse perspectives2 and 7iii7 editing to achieve plain writing 7as defined in section #c of the ,plain ,writing ,act of #bjaj 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note774 7#b7 ,website ,the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university shall establish and maintain a website to serve as a repository for submissions made under paragraph 7#a74 ,such website shall allow for public comments and discussion4 7d7 ,requirements for flexibility award ,a member of the acquisition workforce desiring an award under subsection 7a77#b7 shall submit to the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university documentation that such member uses approaches to program management that emphasize innovation and local adaptation1 including the use of-- 7#a7 simplified acquisition procedures2 7#b7 inherent flexibilities within the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation2 7#c7 commercial contracting approaches2 7#d7 public-private partnership agreements and practices2 7#e7 cost-sharing arrangements2 7#f7 innovative contractor incentive practices2 or 7#g7 other innovative implementations of acquisition flexibilities4 7e7 ,funding ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall use funds from the ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,account to carry out this section4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after section #agdb the following new item3 #agdc4 ,awards to recognize members of the acquisition workforce4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #hcd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bbhe2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agja;a note7 is repealed4 #hjb4 ,task and delivery order contracting for architectural and engineering services ,section #cdjf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,architectural and engineering services 7#a7 ,qualification-based selections required ,task or delivery orders for architectural and engineering services issued under section #cdjc or #cdje of this title shall be qualification-based selections executed in accordance with chapter #aa of title #dj4 7#b7 ,multiple award contracts ,when issuing a task or delivery order for architectural and engineering services under a multiple award contract1 the head of an agency may not routinely request additional information relating to qualifications from the contractor for such multiple award contract4 4 #hjc4 ,data requirements for commercial products for major weapon systems 7a7 ,amendments relating to subsystems of major weapons systems ,section #cdee7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 7#b7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,a subsystem of a major weapon system2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 7,a7 ,for a subsystem proposed as commercial 7as defined in section #ajc7a7 of title #da7 and that has not been previously determined commercial in accordance with section #cgjc7;d7 of this title1 the offeror shall-- 7i7 identify the comparable commercial product the offeror sells to the general public or nongovernmental entities that serves as the basis for the of a type assertion2 7ii7 submit to the contracting officer a comparison necessary to serve as the basis of the of a type assertion of the physical characteristics and functionality between the subsystem and the comparable commercial product identified under clause 7i72 and 7iii7 provide to the contracting officer the ,national ,stock ,number for both the comparable commercial product identified under clause 7i71 if one is assigned1 and the subsystem1 if one is assigned4 7,b7 ,if the offeror does not sell a comparable commercial product to the general public or nongovernmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes that can serve as the basis for an of a type assertion with respect to the subsystem-- 7i7 the offeror shall-- 7,i7 notify the contracting officer in writing that it does not so sell such a comparable commercial product2 and 7,,ii7 provide to the contracting officer a comparison necessary to serve as the basis of the of a type assertion of the physical characteristics and functionality between the subsystem and the most comparable commercial product in the commercial marketplace1 to the extent reasonably known by the offeror2 and 7ii7 subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply with respect to the offeror for such subsystem4 4 7b7 ,amendment relating to components and spare parts ,section #cdee7;c77#b7 of such title is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 7,a7 ,for a component or spare part proposed as commercial 7as defined in section #ajc7a7 of title #da7 and that has not previously been determined commercial in accordance with section #cgjc7;d7 of this title1 the offeror shall-- 7i7 identify the comparable commercial product the offeror sells to the general public or nongovernmental entities that serves as the basis for the of a type assertion2 7ii7 submit to the contracting officer a comparison necessary to serve as the basis of the of a type assertion of the physical characteristics and functionality between the component or spare part and the comparable commercial product identified under clause 7i72 and 7iii7 provide to the contracting officer the ,national ,stock ,number for both the comparable commercial product identified under clause 7i71 if one is assigned1 and the component or spare part1 if one is assigned4 7,b7 ,if the offeror does not sell a comparable commercial product to the general public or nongovernmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes that can serve as the basis for an of a type assertion with respect to the component or spare part-- 7i7 the offeror shall-- 7,i7 notify the contracting officer in writing that it does not so sell such a comparable commercial product2 and 7,,ii7 provide to the contracting officer a comparison necessary to serve as the basis of the of a type assertion of the physical characteristics and functionality between the component or spare part and the most comparable commercial product in the commercial marketplace1 to the extent reasonably known by the offeror2 and 7ii7 subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply with respect to the offeror for such component or spare part4 4 7c7 ,amendments relating to information submitted ,section #cdee7;d7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting after ,submitted the following3 for procurements that are not covered by the exceptions in section #cgjc7;a77#a7 of this title2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the contracting officer shall require the offeror to submit-- and inserting the offeror shall1 in accordance with paragraph 7#d71 submit to the contracting officer or provide the contracting officer access to--2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by inserting a representative sample1 as determined by the contracting officer1 of the before prices paid2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 and the terms and conditions of such sales after ,government and commercial customers2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking information on-- and all that follows and inserting the following3 a representative sample1 as determined by the contracting officer1 of the prices paid for the same or similar commercial products sold under different terms and conditions1 and the terms and conditions of such sales2 and2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by inserting only before if the contracting officer2 and 7ii7 by inserting after reasonableness of price the following3 because either the comparable commercial products provided by the offeror are not a valid basis for a price analysis or the contracting officer determines the proposed price is not reasonable after evaluating sales data1 and the contracting officer receives the approval described in paragraph 7#e72 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#d7 7,a7 ,an offeror may redact data information submitted or made available under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 with respect to sales of an item acquired under this section only to the extent necessary to remove information individually identifying government customers1 commercial customers purchasing such item for governmental purposes1 and commercial customers purchasing such item for commercial1 mixed1 or unknown purposes4 7,b7 ,before an offeror may exercise the authority under subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a customer1 the offeror shall certify in writing to the contracting officer whether the customer is a government customer1 a commercial customer purchasing the item for governmental purpose1 or a commercial customer purchasing the item for a commercial1 mixed1 or unknown purpose4 7#e7 ,a contracting officer may not require an offeror to submit or make available information under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 without approval from a level above the contracting officer4 7#f7 ,nothing in this subsection shall relieve an offeror of other obligations under any other law or regulation to disclose and support the actual rationale of the offeror for the price proposed by the offeror to the ,government for any good or service4 4 7d7 ,applicability ,section #cdee of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,in general ,subsections 7b7 and 7c7 shall apply only with respect to subsystems described in subsection 7b7 and components or spare parts described in subsection 7c71 respectively1 that the ,department of ,defense acquires through-- 7,a7 a prime contract2 7,b7 a modification to a prime contract2 or 7,c7 a subcontract described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,subcontract described ,a subcontract described in this paragraph is a subcontract through which the ,department of ,defense acquires a subsystem or component or spare part proposed as commercial 7as defined in section #ajc7a7 of title #da7 under this section and that has not previously been determined commercial in accordance with section #cgjc7;d74 4 #hjd4 ,revision of authority for procedures to allow rapid acquisition and deployment of capabilities needed under specified high-priority circumstances 7a7 ,revision and codification of rapid acquisition authority ,chapter #bec of part ,v of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #bec ,rapid acquisition procedures ,sec4 #cfja4 ,procedures for urgent acquisition and deployment of capabilities needed in response to urgent operational needs or vital national security interest4 #cfja4 ,procedures for urgent acquisition and deployment of capabilities needed in response to urgent operational needs or vital national security interest 7a7 ,procedures 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe procedures for the urgent acquisition and deployment of capabilities needed in response to urgent operational needs4 ,the capabilities for which such procedures may be used in response to an urgent operational need are those-- 7,a7 that1 subject to such exceptions as the ,secretary considers appropriate for purposes of this section-- 7i7 can be fielded within a period of two to #bd months2 7ii7 do not require substantial development effort2 7iii7 are based on technologies that are proven and available2 and 7iv7 can appropriately be acquired under fixed-price contracts2 or 7,b7 that can be developed or procured under a section #hjd rapid acquisition pathway4 7#b7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term section #hjd rapid acquisition pathway means the rapid fielding acquisition pathway or the rapid prototyping acquisition pathway authorized under section #hjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbja prec474 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the procedures prescribed under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a process for streamlined communications between the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the acquisition community1 and the research and development community1 including-- 7,a7 a process for the commanders of the combatant commands and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff to communicate their needs to the acquisition community and the research and development community2 and 7,b7 a process for the acquisition community and the research and development community to propose capabilities that meet the needs communicated by the combatant commands and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 7#b7 ,procedures for demonstrating1 rapidly acquiring1 and deploying a capability proposed pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b71 including-- 7,a7 a process for demonstrating and evaluating for current operational purposes the performance of the capability2 7,b7 a process for developing an acquisition and funding strategy for the deployment of the capability2 and 7,c7 a process for making deployment and utilization determinations based on information obtained pursuant to subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7#c7 ,a process to determine the disposition of a capability1 including termination 7demilitarization or disposal71 continued sustainment1 or transition to a program of record4 7#d7 ,specific procedures in accordance with the guidance developed under section #hjd7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbja prec474 7c7 ,response to combat emergencies and certain urgent operational needs 7#a7 ,determination of need for urgent acquisition and deployment 7,a7 ,in the case of any capability that1 as determined in writing by the ,secretary of ,defense1 is urgently needed to eliminate a documented deficiency that has resulted in combat casualties1 or is likely to result in combat casualties1 the ,secretary may use the procedures developed under this section in order to accomplish the urgent acquisition and deployment of the needed capability4 7,b7 ,in the case of any capability that1 as determined in writing by the ,secretary of ,defense1 is urgently needed to eliminate a documented deficiency that impacts an ongoing or anticipated contingency operation and that1 if left unfulfilled1 could potentially result in loss of life or critical mission failure1 the ,secretary may use the procedures developed under this section in order to accomplish the urgent acquisition and deployment of the needed capability4 7,c7 7i7 ,in the case of any cyber capability that1 as determined in writing by the ,secretary of ,defense1 is urgently needed to eliminate a deficiency that as the result of a cyber attack has resulted in critical mission failure1 the loss of life1 property destruction1 or economic effects1 or if left unfilled is likely to result in critical mission failure1 the loss of life1 property destruction1 or economic effects1 the ,secretary may use the procedures developed under this section in order to accomplish the urgent acquisition and deployment of the needed offensive or defensive cyber capability4 7ii7 ,in this subparagraph1 the term cyber attack means a deliberate action to alter1 disrupt1 deceive1 degrade1 or destroy computer systems or networks or the information or programs resident in or transiting these systems or networks4 7#b7 ,designation of senior official responsible 7,a7 7i7 ,except as provided under clause 7ii71 whenever the ,secretary of ,defense makes a determination under subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 that a capability is urgently needed to eliminate a deficiency described in that subparagraph1 the ,secretary shall designate a senior official of the ,department of ,defense to ensure that the needed capability is acquired and deployed as quickly as possible1 with a goal of awarding a contract for the acquisition of the capability within #ae days4 7ii7 ,clause 7i7 does not apply to an acquisition initiated in the case of a determination by the ,secretary of ,defense that funds are necessary to immediately initiate a project under a section #hjd rapid acquisition pathway if the designated official for acquisitions using such pathway is a service acquisition executive4 7,b7 ,upon designation of a senior official under subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a needed capability1 the ,secretary shall authorize that senior official to waive any provision of law or regulation described in subsection 7d7 that such senior official determines in writing would unnecessarily impede the urgent acquisition and deployment of such capability4 ,in a case in which such capability cannot be acquired without an extensive delay1 the senior official shall require that an interim solution be implemented and deployed using the procedures developed under this section to minimize adverse consequences resulting from the urgent need4 7#c7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,subject to subparagraph 7,c71 in any fiscal year in which the ,secretary of ,defense makes a determination described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a capability1 or upon the ,secretary making a determination that funds are necessary to immediately initiate a project under a section #hjd rapid acquisition pathway based on a compelling national security need1 the ,secretary may use any funds available to the ,department of ,defense to urgently acquire and deploy such capability or immediately initiate such project1 respectively1 if the determination includes a written finding that the use of such funds is necessary to address in a timely manner the deficiency documented or identified under such subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 or the compelling national security need identified for purposes of such section #hjd pathway1 respectively4 7,b7 ,the authority provided by this section may only be used to acquire capability-- 7i7 in the case of determinations by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 in an amount aggregating not more than #bjj1jjj1jjj during any fiscal year2 7ii7 in the case of determinations by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 in an amount aggregating not more than #bjj1jjj1jjj during any fiscal year2 7iii7 in the case of determinations by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a77;,c71 in an amount aggregating not more than #bjj1jjj1jjj during any fiscal year2 and 7iv7 in the case of a determination by the ,secretary that funds are necessary to immediately initiate a project under a section #hjd rapid acquisition pathway1 in an amount aggregating not more than #ej1jjj1jjj during any fiscal year4 7,c7 ,in exercising the authority under this section-- 7i7 none of the amounts appropriated for ,operation and ,maintenance may be used to carry out this section except for amounts appropriated for-- 7,i7 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide2 7,,ii7 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army2 7,,iii7 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy2 7,,iv7 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,marine ,corps2 7,v7 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,force2 or 7,,vi7 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,space ,force2 and 7ii7 when funds are utilized for sustainment purposes1 this authority may not be used for more than #b years4 7#d7 ,notification to congressional defense committees 7,a7 ,in the case of a determination by the ,secretary of ,defense under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of the determination within #ae days after the date of the determination4 7,b7 ,in the case of a determination by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of the determination at least #aj days before the date on which the determination is effective4 7,c7 ,in the case of a determination by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 that funds are necessary to immediately initiate a project under a section #hjd rapid acquisition pathway1 the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of the determination within #aj days after the date of the use of such funds4 7,d7 ,a notice under this paragraph shall include the following3 7i7 ,identification of the capability to be acquired4 7ii7 ,the amount anticipated to be expended for the acquisition4 7iii7 ,the source of funds for the acquisition4 7,e7 ,a notice under this paragraph shall fulfill any requirement to provide notification to ,congress for a program 7referred to as a new start program7 that has not previously been specifically authorized by law or for which funds have not previously been appropriated4 7,f7 ,a notice under this paragraph shall be provided in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#e7 ,limitation on officers with authority ,the authority to make determinations under subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 and under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 that funds are necessary to immediately initiate a project under a section #hjd rapid acquisition pathway1 to designate a senior official responsible under paragraph 7#c71 and to provide notification to the congressional defense committees under paragraph 7#d7 may be exercised only by the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense4 7d7 ,authority to waive certain laws and regulations 7#a7 ,authority ,following a determination described in subsection 7c77#a71 the senior official designated in accordance with subsection 7c77#b71 with respect to that designation1 may waive any provision of law or regulation addressing-- 7,a7 the establishment of a requirement or specification for the capability to be acquired2 7,b7 the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation of the capability to be acquired2 7,c7 the production1 fielding1 and sustainment of the capability to be acquired2 or 7,d7 the solicitation1 selection of sources1 and award of the contracts for procurement of the capability to be acquired4 7#b7 ,limitations ,nothing in this subsection authorizes the waiver of-- 7,a7 the requirements of this section2 7,b7 any provision of law imposing civil or criminal penalties2 or 7,c7 any provision of law governing the proper expenditure of appropriated funds4 7e7 ,operational assessments 7#a7 ,in general ,the process prescribed under subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 for demonstrating and evaluating for current operational purposes the performance of a capability proposed pursuant to subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an operational assessment in accordance with procedures prescribed by the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation4 7,b7 ,a requirement to provide information about any deficiency of the capability in meeting the original requirements for the capability 7as stated in a statement of the urgent operational need or similar document7 to the deployment decision-making authority4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the process prescribed under subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 may not include a requirement for any deficiency of capability identified in the operational assessment to be the determining factor in deciding whether to deploy the capability4 7#c7 ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation access ,if a capability is deployed under the procedures prescribed pursuant to this section1 or under any other authority1 before operational test and evaluation of the capability is completed1 the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation shall have access to operational records and data relevant to such capability in accordance with section #aci7;e77#c7 of this title for the purpose of completing operational test and evaluation of the capability4 ,such access shall be provided in a time and manner determined by the ,secretary of ,defense consistent with requirements of operational security and other relevant operational requirements4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of chapters at the beginning of subtitle ,a1 and at the beginning of part ,v of subtitle ,a1 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are each amended by striking the item relating to chapter #bec and inserting the following3 #bec4,rapid ,acquisition ,procedures#cfja 4 7c7 ,conforming repeals ,the following provisions of law are repealed3 7#a7 ,section #hjd of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7,public ,law #aaa-chc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbja note prec474 7#b7 ,section #hjf of the ,bob ,stump ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajg-cad2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbja note prec474 7d7 ,additional conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #bbaf;a7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #hjd7;b7 of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 and inserting ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4ha 7or any successor instruction71 dated ,december #ca1 #bjai1 and titled ,urgent ,capability ,acquisition4 7#b7 ,section #hjgd of title ,,viii of the ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbb 7division ,c of ,public ,law #aag-ajc2 #acf ,stat4 #aic7 is amended by striking under section #hjf7;c77#d7 of the ,bob ,stump ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjc 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 and inserting under section #cfja7;c77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code14 7#c7 ,section #hea7;f7 of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 8,buck0 ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c #cbja note prec47 is amended by striking under section #hjf of the ,bob ,stump ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajg-cad2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 and inserting under section #cfja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,section #bca7;c77#a77;,a7 of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aci note7 is amended by striking section #hjf of the ,bob ,stump ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjc 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 and inserting section #cfja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hje4 ,treatment of certain clauses implementing ,executive orders 7a7 ,in general ,section #chfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking 3 certification2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,treatment of certain clauses implementing ,executive orders ,the unilateral insertion of a covered clause into an existing ,department of ,defense contract1 order1 or other transaction by a contracting officer shall be treated as a change directed by the contracting officer pursuant to1 and subject to1 the ,changes clause of the underlying contract1 order1 or other transaction4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,definition and inserting ,definitions2 7,b7 by striking section1 the term and inserting the following3 8section3 7#a7 ,the term 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,the term ,changes clause means the clause described in part #eb4bdc-d of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation or any successor regulation4 7#c7 ,the term covered clause means any clause implementing the requirements of an ,executive order issued by the ,president4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #bha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #chfb and inserting the following3 #chfb4 ,requests for equitable adjustment or other relief4 4 7c7 ,conforming regulations ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to implement the requirements of section #chfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,conforming policy guidance ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise applicable policy guidance on other transactions to implement the requirements of section #chfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a74 #hjf4 ,life cycle management and product support 7a7 ,in general ,section #dcbd7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#h7 as subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 7,e71 7,f71 7,g71 and 7,j71 respectively2 7#b7 by designating the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 as so redesignated1 as paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#a71 as so designated-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by inserting ,in general4-- before ,before granting2 and 7ii7 by inserting for which the milestone decision authority has received views from appropriate materiel1 logistics1 or fleet representatives after approved life cycle sustainment plan2 7,b7 by amending subparagraph 7,g71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7,g7 an intellectual property management plan for product support1 including requirements for technical data1 software1 and modular open system approaches 7as defined in section #ddja of this title72 2 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,g71 as so redesignated1 the following new subparagraphs3 7,h7 an estimate of the number of personnel needed to operate and maintain the covered system1 including military personnel1 ,federal employees1 contractors1 and host nation support personnel 7as applicable72 7,i7 a description of opportunities for foreign military sales2 and 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end of paragraph 7#a71 as so designated1 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,subsequent phases ,before granting ,milestone ,c approval 7or the equivalent7 for the covered system1 the milestone decision authority shall ensure that the life cycle sustainment plan required by paragraph 7#a7 for such covered system has been updated to include views received by the milestone decision authority from appropriate materiel1 logistics1 or fleet representatives4 4 7b7 ,milestone ,c approval defined ,section #dcbd7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#h72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,milestone ,c approval ,the term ,milestone ,c approval has the meaning given that term in section #dagb7;e77#h7 of this title4 4 #hjg4 ,amendments to contractor employee protections from reprisal for disclosure of certain information 7a7 ,defense contracts ,section #dgja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,g71 by striking or subcontractor and inserting 1 subcontractor1 grantee1 subgrantee1 or personal services contractor2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking or subcontractor and inserting 1 subcontractor1 grantee1 subgrantee1 or personal services contractor2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking contractor concerned and inserting contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 subgrantee1 or personal services contractor concerned2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking contractor concerned and inserting contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 subgrantee1 or personal services contractor concerned2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 subcontractor1 grantee1 subgrantee1 or personal services contractor after contractor2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 subcontractor1 grantee1 subgrantee1 or personal services contractor after contractor2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting 1 subcontractor1 grantee1 subgrantee1 or personal services contractor after contractor2 and 7v7 by inserting at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,consider disciplinary or corrective action against any official of the ,department of ,defense4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 subcontractor1 grantee1 subgrantee1 or personal services contractor after contractor2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking and subcontractors and inserting 1 subcontractors1 grantees1 subgrantees1 or personal services contractors2 7#e7 in subsection 7e77#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or grantee of and inserting grantee1 subgrantee1 or personal services contractor of2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or grantee and inserting grantee1 or subgrantee2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7g77#e71 by inserting or grants after contracts4 7b7 ,civilian contracts ,section #dgab of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or subgrantee and inserting subgrantee12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking or subgrantee and inserting subgrantee1 or personal services contractor2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking or subgrantee and inserting subgrantee1 or personal services contractor2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking or subgrantee concerned and inserting subgrantee1 or personal services contractor concerned2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or subgrantee concerned and inserting subgrantee1 or personal services contractor concerned2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or subgrantee and inserting subgrantee1 or personal services contractor2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or subgrantee and inserting subgrantee1 or personal services contractor2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking or subgrantee and inserting subgrantee1 or personal services contractor2 and 7v7 by inserting at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,consider disciplinary or corrective action against any official of the executive agency1 if appropriate4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking or subgrantee and inserting subgrantee1 or personal services contractor2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking and subgrantees and inserting subgrantees1 and personal services contractors2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f71 by striking or subgrantee each place it appears and inserting subgrantee1 or personal services contractor4 #hjh4 ,use of fixed-price type contracts for certain major defense acquisition programs 7a7 ,in general ,section #hah of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,conditions with respect to certain low-rate initial production 7#a7 ,in general ,the number of low-rate initial production lots associated with a major defense acquisition program may not be more than one if-- 7,a7 the milestone decision authority authorizes the use of a fixed-price type contract at the time of a decision on ,milestone ,b approval2 and 7,b7 the scope of the work of the fixed-price type contract includes both the development and low-rate initial production of items for such major defense acquisition program4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the limitation in paragraph 7#a7 may be waived by the applicable service acquisition executive or a designee of such executive if-- 7,a7 such waiver authority is not delegated to the level of the contracting officer2 and 7,b7 written notification of a granted waiver1 including the associated rationale1 is provided to the congressional defense committees not later than #cj days after issuance of the waiver4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term low-rate initial production has the meaning given under section #dbca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,the term milestone decision authority has the meaning given in section #dbaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,the term major defense acquisition program has the meaning given in section #dbja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,the term ,milestone ,b approval has the meaning given in section #dagb7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7b7 ,modification of ,regulations ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation and any applicable regulations regarding the use of fixed-price type contracts for a major defense acquisition program 7as defined in section #dbja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section4 #hji4 ,acquisition reporting system 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall institute a defense acquisition reporting system to replace the requirements of section #dcea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as soon as practicable but not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,elements ,the reporting system required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 produce the information necessary to carry out the actions specified in chapter #cbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 produce the information necessary to carry out the actions specified in sections #dbag and #dcaa of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #becg1 #begg72 7#c7 incorporate-- 7,a7 the lessons learned from the demonstration carried out under subsection 7b7 of section #hje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #ahaf72 and 7,b7 the plans required under subsection 7c7 of such section 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #ahag72 7#d7 provide the congressional defense committees and other designated ,government entities with access to acquisition reporting that is updated on a not less than quarterly basis2 and 7#e7 include such other information and functions as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate to support the acquisition reporting needs of the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #dbag7;a77#b71 by inserting or any successor system1 after ,united ,states ,code12 and 7#b7 in section #dcaa7;a77#b71 by inserting or any successor system1 after ,united ,states ,code14 ,b ,amendments to ,general ,contracting ,authorities1 ,procedures1 and ,limitations #haa4 ,inclusion in budget justification materials of enhanced reporting on proposed cancellations and modifications to multiyear contracts ,section #bci;c7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraph3 7#a7 ,a detailed explanation of the rationale for the proposed cancellation or covered modification of the multiyear contract4 4 #hab4 ,comptroller ,general assessment of acquisition programs and related efforts 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking initiatives and inserting efforts2 7#b7 by striking initiatives each place it appears and inserting efforts2 7#c7 in subsection 7a71 by striking through #bjbc and inserting through #bjbf2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 in the subsection heading1 by striking initiatives and inserting efforts4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #bjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the item relating to section #cjgb by striking initiatives and inserting efforts4 #hac4 ,extension of ,defense ,modernization ,account authority ,section #cacf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7j74 #had4 ,clarification to fixed-price incentive contract references 7a7 ,authority to acquire innovative commercial products and commercial services using general solicitation competitive procedures ,section #cdeh7;c77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking fixed-price incentive fee contracts and inserting fixed-price incentive contracts4 7b7 ,contractor incentives to achieve savings and improve mission performance ,section #hcb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agdf note7 is amended by striking fixed-price incentive fee contracts and inserting fixed-price incentive contracts4 #hae4 ,modification of reporting requirement in connection with requests for multiyear procurement authority for large defense acquisitions ,section #ceja7;i77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking shall include and all that follows through 7,a7 ,a report and inserting shall include in the request a report2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b74 #haf4 ,modification of provision relating to determination of certain activities with unusually hazardous risks ,section #afhd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #bjbb and #bjbc and inserting #bjbb through #bjbd2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbc and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 #hag4 ,modification to prohibition on operation or procurement of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,in general ,section #hdh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhga note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,prohibition on certain contracts ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not enter into a contract 7or extend or renew a contract7 on or after ,october #a1 #bjbd1 with an entity that operates 7as determined by the ,secretary or the ,secretary's designee7 equipment from a covered unmanned aircraft system company in the performance of a ,department of ,defense contract4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the restriction under subsection 7a7 if the operation or procurement and inserting any restrictions under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 if the operation1 procurement1 or contracting action2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7or the ,secretary's designee7 after ,the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 by striking the restriction and all that follows through basis inserting any restrictions under subsections 7a7 or 7b72 and 7,c7 by striking operation or procurement and inserting operation1 procurement1 or contracting action2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,covered foreign country ,the term covered foreign country means any of the following3 7,a7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7,b7 ,the ,russian ,federation4 7,c7 ,the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 7,d7 ,the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,covered unmanned aircraft system company ,the term covered unmanned aircraft system company means any of the following3 7,a7 ,da-,jiang ,innovations 7or any subsidiary or affiliate of ,da-,jiang ,innovations74 7,b7 ,any entity that produces or provides unmanned aircraft systems and is included on ,consolidated ,screening ,list maintained by the ,international ,trade ,administration of the ,department of ,commerce4 7,c7 ,any entity that produces or provides unmanned aircraft systems and-- 7i7 is domiciled in a covered foreign country2 or 7ii7 is subject to unmitigated foreign ownership1 control or influence by a covered foreign country1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense unmitigated foreign ownership1 control or influence in accordance with the ,national ,industrial ,security ,program 7or any successor to such program74 4 7b7 ,policy required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue policy to-- 7#a7 implement the requirements of section #hdh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhga note71 as amended by this section1 including by establishing a due diligence process for the ,department of ,defense to make determinations required by subsection 7b7 of such section #hdh 7as amended by this section72 and 7#b7 establish an appeal process for any offerors or awardees with which the ,secretary has not entered into a contract or has not extended or renewed a contract pursuant to subsection 7b7 of such section #hdh 7as amended by this section74 #hah4 ,extension of 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-bcb71 as most recently amended by section #ahca7;j77#g7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bch2 #acd ,stat4 #dbag71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking of before chapter #bga2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,january #b1 #bjbc and inserting ,january #b1 #bjbd4 #hai4 ,extension of pilot program for distribution support and services for weapons systems contractors ,section #hhc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dbib note prec47 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking six-year pilot program and inserting seven-year pilot program2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by striking six years and inserting seven years4 #hbj4 ,extension and modification of ,never ,contract with the ,enemy ,subtitle ,e of title ,,viii 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 #dhga note prec47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #hda-- 7,a7 in subsection 7i77#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjaf1 #bjag1 and #bjah and inserting #bjbc1 and annually thereafter2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,c7 ,specific examples where the authorities under this section can not be used to mitigate national security threats posed by vendors supporting ,department operations because of the restriction on using such authorities only with respect to contingency operations4 7,d7 ,a description of the policies ensuring that oversight of the use of the authorities in this section is effectively carried out by a single office in the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7n71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe2 and 7#b7 in section #hdb7;b77#a71 by striking #bjaf1 #bjag1 and #bjah and inserting #bjbc1 #bjbd1 and #bjbe4 #hba4 ,repeal of requirement for ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense to conduct certain reviews ,section #hdg7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,requirement4-- and all that follows through ,each request and inserting ,requirement4--,each request2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b74 #hbb4 ,modification of contracts to provide extraordinary relief due to inflation impacts 7a7 ,contract modification authority ,the first section of ,public ,law #he-hjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #adca7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,that the ,president and inserting the following3 #a4 7a7 ,that the ,president 2 7#b7 by striking an amount in excess of #ej1jjj and inserting an amount in excess of #ejj1jjj2 7#c7 by striking any amount in excess of #be1jjj1jjj and inserting an amount in excess of #aej1jjj1jjj2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 7as added by paragraph 7#a77 the following new subsections3 7b7 ,temporary ,authority to modify certain contracts and options based on the impacts of inflation ,only amounts specifically provided by an appropriations ,act for the purposes detailed in subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of this section may be used by the ,secretary of ,defense to carry out such subsections4 7c7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting pursuant to a ,presidential authorization under subsection 7a7 and in accordance with subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 may1 notwithstanding subsection 7e7 of section #b of this ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #adcb7;e771 make an amendment or modification to an eligible contract when1 due solely to economic inflation1 the cost to a prime contractor of performing such eligible contract is greater than the price of such eligible contract2 and 7,b7 may not request consideration from such prime contractor for such amendment or modification4 7#b7 ,a prime contractor may submit to the ,secretary of ,defense a request for an amendment or modification to an eligible contract pursuant to subsection 7a7 when1 due solely to economic inflation1 the cost to a covered subcontractor of performing an eligible subcontract is greater than the price of such eligible subcontract4 ,such request shall include a certification that the prime contractor-- 7,a7 will remit to such covered subcontractor the difference1 if any1 between the original price of such eligible contract and the price of such eligible contract if the ,secretary of ,defense makes an amendment or modification pursuant to subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 will not require such covered subcontractor to pay additional consideration or fees related to such amendment or modification4 7#c7 ,if a prime contractor does not make the request described in paragraph 7#b71 a covered subcontractor may submit to a contracting officer of the ,department of ,defense a request for an amendment or modification to an eligible subcontract when1 due solely to economic inflation1 the cost to such covered subcontractor of performing such eligible subcontract is greater than the price of such eligible subcontract4 7d7 ,any adjustment or modification made pursuant to subsection 7c7 to an eligible contract or an eligible subcontract shall-- 7#a7 be contingent upon the continued performance1 as applicable1 of such eligible contract or such eligible subcontract2 and 7#b7 account only for the actual cost of performing such eligible contract or such eligible subcontract1 but may account for indirect costs of performance1 as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7e7 ,the authority under subsections 7c7 and 7d7 shall be effective during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 7f7 ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered subcontractor means a subcontractor who has entered into an eligible subcontract with a prime contractor4 7#b7 ,the term eligible contract means a contract awarded to a prime contractor by the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,the term eligible subcontract means a subcontract made under an eligible contract to a covered subcontractor4 4 7b7 ,guidance ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of an ,act providing appropriations to carry out section #a of ,public ,law #he-hjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #adca7 7as added by subsection 7a771 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall issue guidance implementing the authority under subsections 7b7 through 7d7 of section #a of ,public ,law #he-hjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #adca7 7as added by subsection 7a774 ,c ,provisions ,relating to ,acquisition ,workforce #hca4 ,key experiences and enhanced pay authority for acquisition workforce excellence 7a7 ,participation in the public-private talent exchange program 7#a7 ,in general ,section #agja;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#i77;,c71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aa7 ensure the participation in the public-private talent exchange program established under section #aeii;g of this title of up to #bej members of the acquisition workforce in each fiscal year4 4 7#b7 ,technical amendment ,section #agja;a7b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by striking as defined and all that follows through this title and inserting as defined in section #cjja of this title4 7b7 ,enhanced pay authority for positions in ,department of ,defense ,field ,activities and ,defense ,agencies ,section #agja;b7e77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,number of positions ,the authority in subsection 7a7 may not be used at any one time with respect to-- 7,a7 more than five positions1 in total1 in ,department of ,defense ,field ,activities and ,defense ,agencies2 7,b7 more than five positions in the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,c7 more than five positions in each military department4 4 7c7 ,report on public-private talent exchanges ,section #aeii;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7k7 ,report ,each member of the acquisition workforce that participates in the program established under this section shall1 upon completion of such participation1 submit to the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university for inclusion in the report required under section #agdf;a7e7 a description and evaluation of such participation4 4 #hcb4 ,defense ,acquisition ,university reforms 7a7 ,in general ,section #agdf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure the defense acquisition university structure includes relevant expert lecturers from extramural institutions 7as defined in section #agdf;a7g7 of this title71 industry1 or federally funded research and development centers to advance acquisition workforce competence regarding commercial business interests1 acquisition process-related innovations1 and other relevant leading practices of the private sector4 2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking commercial training providers and inserting extramural institutions 7as defined in section #agdf;a7g7 of this title72 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,president appointment 7#a7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall appoint the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university4 7#b7 ,when determining who to appoint under paragraph 7#a71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the service acquisition executives1 prioritize highly qualified candidates who demonstrate a combination of the following3 7,a7 ,leadership abilities4 7,b7 ,experience using leading practices to develop talent in the private sector4 7,c7 ,other qualifying factors1 including experience with and an understanding of the defense acquisition system 7as defined in section #cjja of this title71 an understanding of emerging technologies and the defense applications of such technologies1 experience partnering with ,states1 national associations1 and academia1 and experience with learning technologies4 7#c7 ,the term of the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university shall be not more than five years1 unless the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment determines it necessary to extend the term for up to an additional five years4 ,the preceding sentence does not apply to the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university serving on ,january #a1 #bjbb4 4 7b7 ,implementation report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to modify the defense acquisition university structure to comply with section #agdf7;b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a74 ,such plan shall establish a date of not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 for such modification to be completed4 #hcc4 ,modifications to ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps ,section #bbjj;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,for the purposes of and all that follows through establish and maintain and inserting the following3 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall establish and maintain2 7#b7 by designating the text of such section1 as amended by paragraph 7#a71 as subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps is to target critical skills gaps necessary to achieve the objectives of the national defense strategies required by section #aac7;g7 of this title and the national security strategies required by section #ajh of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjdc7 by preparing students selected for the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps for ,department of ,defense careers relating to acquisition1 digital technologies1 critical technologies1 science1 engineering1 finance1 and other civilian occupations determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,use of resources and programs ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment may leverage the resources and programs of the acquisition research organization within a civilian college or university that is described under section #dadb7;a7 of this title 7commonly referred to as the ,acquisition ,innovation ,research ,center7 to carry out the requirements of this chapter4 4 #hcd4 ,acquisition workforce incentives relating to training on1 and agreements with1 certain start-up businesses 7a7 ,training 7#a7 ,curricula ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,acquisition ,innovation ,research ,center shall make recommendations on one or more curricula for members of the acquisition workforce on financing and operations of start-up businesses1 which may include the development of new curricula1 the modification of existing curricula1 or the adoption of curricula from another agency1 academia1 or the private sector4 7#b7 ,elements ,courses under curricula recommended under paragraph 7#a7 shall be offered with varying course lengths and level of study4 7#c7 ,incentives ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a program to offer incentives to a member of the acquisition workforce that completes a curriculum developed1 modified1 or adopted under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,additional training materials ,in recommending curricula under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director of the ,acquisition ,innovation ,research ,center shall consider and incorporate appropriate training materials from university1 college1 trade-school1 or private-sector curricula in business1 law1 or public policy4 7b7 ,exchanges 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program under which the ,secretary shall1 in accordance with section #aeii;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 arrange for the temporary assignment of-- 7,a7 one or more members of the acquisition workforce to a start-up business2 or 7,b7 an employee of a start-up business to an office of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall prioritize for participation in the pilot program described under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 members of the acquisition workforce who have completed a curriculum required under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,termination ,the ,secretary may not carry out the pilot program authorized by this subsection after the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,conferences ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall identify existing conferences sponsored by the ,department of ,defense that might be expanded to include opportunities for sharing knowledge and best practices on software acquisition issues4 ,such opportunities shall maximize participation between members of the acquisition workforce1 employees of start-up businesses1 and investors in start-up businesses4 7d7 ,pilot program 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program to test the feasibility of innovative approaches to negotiating and establishing intellectual property and data rights in agreements with start-up businesses for the procurement of software and software-embedded systems4 7#b7 ,authority ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 ensure that a member of the acquisition workforce who has completed a curriculum required under subsection 7a7 is able to exercise authority to apply an approach described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 provide incentives to such member to exercise such authority4 7#c7 ,elements ,an approach described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,flexible and tailored requirements relating to the acquisition and licensing of intellectual property and data rights in the software and software-embedded systems to be acquired under the agreement4 7,b7 ,an identification and definition of the technical interoperability standards required for such software and software-embedded systems4 7,c7 ,flexible mechanisms for access and delivery of code for such software1 including documentation of the costs and benefits of each such mechanism4 7#d7 ,termination ,the ,secretary may not carry out the pilot program authorized by this subsection after the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,acquisition ,innovation ,research ,center means the acquisition research organization within a civilian college or university that is described under section #dadb7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term acquisition workforce has the meaning given in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term start-up business means a small business that has been in existence for #e years or less4 #hce4 ,curricula on software acquisitions and cybersecurity software or hardware acquisitions for covered individuals 7a7 ,curricula ,the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university1 shall supplement existing training curricula related to software acquisitions and cybersecurity software or hardware acquisitions and offer such curricula to covered individuals to increase digital literacy related to such acquisitions by developing the ability of such covered individuals to use technology to identify1 critically evaluate1 and synthesize data and information related to such acquisitions4 7b7 ,elements ,curricula developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall provide information on-- 7#a7 cybersecurity1 information technology systems1 computer networks1 cloud computing1 artificial intelligence1 machine learning1 distributed ledger technologies1 and quantum technologies2 7#b7 cybersecurity threats and capabilities2 7#c7 activities that encompass the full range of threat reduction1 vulnerability reduction1 deterrence1 incident response1 resiliency1 and recovery policies and activities1 including activities relating to computer network operations1 information assurance1 military missions1 and intelligence missions to the extent such activities relate to the security and stability of cyberspace2 and 7#d7 the industry best practices relating to software acquisitions and cybersecurity software or hardware acquisitions4 7c7 ,plan ,not later than #ahj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university1 shall submit to ,congress a comprehensive plan to implement the curricula developed under subsection 7a7 that includes a comparison with similar existing training curricula4 ,such plan shall include a list of resources required for and costs associated with such implementation1 including-- 7#a7 curriculum development2 7#b7 hiring instructors to teach the curriculum2 7#c7 facilities2 or 7#d7 website development4 7d7 ,implementation ,not later than one year after the date on which the plan described in subsection 7d7 is submitted to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives1 the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university shall offer the curricula developed under subsection 7a7 to covered individuals4 7e7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date on which the plan described in subsection 7d7 is submitted to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university1 shall submit to ,congress a report assessing the costs and benefits of requiring all covered individuals to complete the curricula developed under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,covered individuals defined ,in this section1 the term covered individuals means an individual serving in a position designated under section #agba7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 who is regularly consulted for software acquisitions or cybersecurity software or hardware acquisitions4 #hcf4 ,department of ,defense national imperative for industrial skills program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,industrial ,base ,analysis and ,sustainment program of the ,department of ,defense1 shall evaluate and further develop workforce development training programs 7as defined by the ,secretary of ,defense7 for training the skilled industrial workers 7as defined by the ,secretary of ,defense7 that are needed in the defense industrial base through the ,national ,imperative for ,industrial ,skills program of the ,department of ,defense 7or a successor program74 7b7 ,priorities ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall prioritize workforce development training programs that-- 7#a7 are innovative1 lab-based1 or experientially-based2 7#b7 rapidly train skilled industrial workers for employment with entities in the defense industrial base faster than traditional workforce development training programs and at the scale needed to measurably reduce1 as rapidly as possible1 the shortages of skilled industrial workers in the defense industrial base1 including modernization of required equipment and training curricula2 7#c7 recruit skilled industrial workers who are manufacturing workers from underrepresented communities2 7#d7 provide students and skilled industrial workers with the support needed to successfully participate in the defense industrial base2 7#e7 address the specific manufacturing requirements and skills that are unique to critical industrial sectors of the defense industrial base as defined by the ,secretary of ,defense1 such as naval shipbuilding2 and 7#f7 with respect to ,federal workforce development training programs in existence on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 maximize the use of such ,federal workforce development training programs2 or 7,b7 expand on the activities of such ,federal workforce development training programs4 ,d ,provisions ,relating to ,software and ,technology #hda4 ,guidelines and resources on the acquisition or licensing of intellectual property ,section #cgia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking department of defense and inserting ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,guidelines and resources 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall develop guidelines and resources on the acquisition or licensing of intellectual property1 including-- 7,a7 intellectual property strategies and other mechanisms supporting the use of modular open system approaches 7as defined in section #ddja7;b7 of this title72 7,b7 evaluation and negotiation of intellectual property licenses in competitive and non-competitive awards2 7,c7 models and best practices for specially negotiated licenses1 including specially negotiated licenses described in section #cggd7;c7 of this title2 and 7,d7 definitions1 key terms1 examples1 and case studies that clarify differences between-- 7i7 detailed manufacturing and process data2 7ii7 form1 fit1 and function data2 7iii7 data required for operations1 maintenance1 installation1 and training2 7iv7 modular system interfaces 7as defined in section #ddja7;b7 of this title72 and 7v7 technical data pertaining to an interface between an item or process and other items or processes necessary for the segregation of an item or process from1 or the reintegration of that item or process 7or a functionally equivalent item or process7 with1 other items or processes4 7#b7 ,guidelines and resources limit ,the guidelines and resources developed under paragraph 7#a7 may not alter or affect any authority or duty under this section or section #agjg of this title4 7#c7 ,review and consultation ,in developing the guidelines and resources described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 review the applicable statutory and regulatory history1 including among the definitions and key terms in section #cgga of this title1 to ensure consistency2 and 7,b7 regularly consult with appropriate government and industry persons and organizations4 7#d7 ,training ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the acquisition workforce receives training on the guidelines and resources developed under paragraph 7#a74 4 #hdb4 ,modification of authority of the ,department of ,defense to carry out certain prototype projects ,section #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking 1 and any follow-on production contract or transaction that is awarded pursuant to subsection 7f71 both places it appears2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 may be exercised for a transaction for a follow-on production contract or transaction that is awarded pursuant to subsection 7f7 and expected to cost the ,department of ,defense in excess of #ajj1jjj1jjj 7including all options7 only if a covered official-- 7i7 determines in writing that-- 7,i7 the requirements of subsection 7d7 will be met2 and 7,,ii7 the use of the authority of this section is essential to meet critical national security objectives2 and 7ii7 notifies the congressional defense committees in writing of the determinations required under clause 7i7 at the time such authority is exercised4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#d71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 the following new paragraph3 7#a7 ,the term covered official means-- 7,a7 a service acquisition executive2 7,b7 the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency2 7,c7 the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency2 7,d7 the ,undersecretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 or 7,e7 the ,undersecretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the term service acquisition executive has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a7 of this title4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking of section #bcjd of this title1 and inserting the following3 of chapter #bba of this title and even if explicit notification was not listed within the request for proposal for the transaction4 #hdc4 ,other transaction authority clarification ,section #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #hdb1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking military personnel and the supporting and inserting personnel of the ,department of ,defense or improving2 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,the term prototype project includes a project that addresses-- 7,a7 a proof of concept1 model1 or process1 including a business process2 7,b7 reverse engineering to address obsolescence2 7,c7 a pilot or novel application of commercial technologies for defense purposes2 7,d7 agile development activity2 7,e7 the creation1 design1 development1 or demonstration of operational utility2 or 7,f7 any combination of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e74 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7i7 ,pilot authority for use of other transactions for installation or facility prototyping 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of a military department may establish a pilot program under which the ,secretary may1 under the authority of this section1 carry out prototype projects that are directly relevant to enhancing the ability of the ,department of ,defense to prototype the design1 development1 or demonstration of new construction techniques or technologies to improve military installations or facilities 7as such terms are defined in section #bhja of this title74 7#b7 ,limits ,in carrying out prototype projects under the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 not more than two prototype projects may begin to be carried out per fiscal year under such pilot program2 and 7,b7 the aggregate value of all transactions entered into under such pilot program may not exceed #bjj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,sunset 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the authority to carry out prototype projects under the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 7,b7 ,ongoing project exception ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply with respect to prototype projects being carried out under the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a7 on the date described in subparagraph 7,a74 4 #hdd4 ,prizes for advanced technology achievements ,section #djbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking that have and inserting that-- 7#a7 have 2 7,b7 by striking ,defense4 and inserting ,defense2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 demonstrate management practices that improve the schedule or performance1 reduce the costs1 or otherwise support the transition of technology into acquisition programs or operational use4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking of research results1 technology developments1 and prototypes2 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking to acquire1 support1 or stimulate basic1 advanced and applied research1 technology development1 or prototype projects2 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 by striking section #bcjd and inserting chapter #bba2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7g77#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraphs3 7,b7 if applicable1 a summary of the management practice that contributed to an improvement to schedule or performance or a reduction in cost relating to the transition of technology2 7,c7 an identification of any program executive officer 7as defined in section #agcg of this title7 responsible for implementation or oversight of research results1 technology development1 prototype development1 or management practices 7as applicable7 for which an award was made under this section1 and a brief summary of lessons learned by such program executive officer in carrying out such implementation or oversight2 4 #hde4 ,congressional notification for pilot program to accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies ,section #hcd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #ahce2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djfa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection3 7f7 ,congressional notification ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees within #cj days after funding has been provided for a proposal selected for an award under the pilot program established under this section4 4 #hdf4 ,report on software delivery times 7a7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjbh1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in consultation with the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the following3 7#a7 ,a description of covered software delivered during the fiscal year preceding the date of the report that is being developed using iterative development1 including a description of the capabilities delivered for operational use4 7#b7 ,for such covered software not developed using iterative development1 an explanation for not using iterative development and a description of the development method used4 7#c7 ,for such covered software being developed using iterative development1 the frequency with which capabilities of such covered software were delivered1 disaggregated as follows3 7,a7 ,covered software for which capabilities were delivered during period of less than three months4 7,b7 ,covered software for which capabilities were delivered during period of more than three months and less than six months4 7,c7 ,covered software for which capabilities were delivered during period of more than six months and less than nine months4 7,d7 ,covered software for which capabilities were delivered during period of more than nine months and less than #ab months4 7#d7 ,with respect to covered software described in paragraph 7#c7 for which capabilities of such covered software were not delivered in fewer than #ab months1 an explanation of why such delivery was not possible4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer means-- 7,a7 the official designated as the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense pursuant to the memorandum of the ,secretary of ,defense titled ,establishment of the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer dated ,december #h1 #bjba2 or 7,b7 if there is no official designated as such ,officer1 the official within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense with primary responsibility for digital and artificial intelligence matters4 7#b7 ,the term covered software means software that is being developed that-- 7,a7 was acquired using a software acquisition pathway established under section #hjj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib72 or 7,b7 is a covered defense business system1 as defined in section #bbbb7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term iterative development has the meaning given the term agile or iterative development in section #hia of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aj #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #aeji2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agdf note74 ,e ,industrial ,base ,matters #hea4 ,modification to the national technology and industrial base ,section #dhja7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting ,new ,zealand1 after ,australia14 #heb4 ,modification to miscellaneous limitations on the procurement of goods other than ,united ,states goods ,section #dhfd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #hec1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 ,periodic review 7#a7 ,recommendation ,not later than ,november #a1 #bjbd1 and every five years thereafter1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall review each item described in subsections 7a7 and 7e7 of this section and submit to the congressional defense committees1 in writing1 one of the following recommendations3 7,a7 ,recommend continued inclusion of the item under this section4 7,b7 ,recommend continued inclusion of the item under this section with modifications4 7,c7 ,recommend discontinuing inclusion of the item under this section4 7#b7 ,elements ,each review required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to the five-year period preceding the date of submission of the written determination related to such a review1 the following elements3 7,a7 ,the criticality of the item reviewed to a military unit's mission accomplishment or other national security objectives4 7,b7 ,the extent to which such item is fielded in current programs of record4 7,c7 ,the number of such items to be procured by current programs of record4 7,d7 ,the extent to which cost and pricing data for such item has been deemed fair and reasonable4 7#c7 ,justification ,the written determination required under paragraph 7#a7 shall also include the findings of the applicable review conducted under such paragraph and any key justifications for the recommendation4 4 #hec4 ,requirements for the procurement of certain components for certain naval vessels and auxiliary ships 7a7 ,requirement that certain auxiliary ship components be manufactured in the national technology and industrial base 7#a7 ,technical amendment ,section #dhfd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by redesignating subsection 7l7 7relating to ,implementation of auxiliary ship component limitation7 as subsection 7k74 7#b7 ,components for auxiliary ships ,paragraph 7#d7 of section #dhfd7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and ,t-,,arc after ,t-,,ao #bje2 and 7,b7 by inserting and ,t-,,arc after ,t-,,ao #bje4 7b7 ,regulations ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue regulations for carrying out section #dhfd7;j7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hed4 ,modifications to the procurement technical assistance program 7a7 ,administrative and other logistical costs ,section #difa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency and inserting ,secretary2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking three and inserting four2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking ,director and inserting ,secretary2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 including meetings of an association recognized under section #died7;f71 after meetings4 7b7 ,cooperative agreements ,section #died of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7f7 ,association recognition and duties ,eligible entities that provide procurement technical assistance pursuant to this chapter may form an association to pursue matters of common concern4 ,if more than a majority of such eligible entities are members of such an association1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 recognize the existence and activities of such an association2 and 7#b7 jointly develop with such association a model cooperative agreement that may be used at the option of the ,secretary and an eligible entity4 4 7c7 ,regulations ,section #diec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 and shall consult with an association recognized under section #died7;f7 regarding any revisions to such regulations before the period at the end4 7d7 ,funding ,section #diee7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #a1jjj1jjj and inserting #a1ejj1jjj4 #hee4 ,codification of prohibition on certain procurements from the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region 7a7 ,repeal ,section #hdh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec47 is repealed4 7b7 ,prohibition on certain procurements from the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region ,chapter #cfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dffa4 ,prohibition on certain procurements from the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region 7a7 ,prohibition on the availability of funds for certain procurements from ,,xuar ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by a national defense authorization ,act or any other ,act1 or otherwise made available for any fiscal year for the ,department of ,defense1 may be obligated or expended to knowingly procure any products mined1 produced1 or manufactured wholly or in part by forced labor from ,,xuar or from an entity that has used labor from within or transferred from ,,xuar as part of a poverty alleviation or pairing assistance program4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms forced labor and ,,xuar have the meanings given1 respectively1 in section #bdif of this title4 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #dffa4 ,prohibition on certain procurements from the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region4 4 7d7 ,policy required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue a policy to require that an offeror or awardee of a ,department of ,defense contract shall make a good faith effort to determine that forced labor from ,,xuar1 as described in section #dffa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by subsection 7b771 will not be used in the performance of such contract4 #hef4 ,codification of the ,department of ,defense ,mentor-,protege ,program 7a7 ,in general ,section #hca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dija note prec47 is transferred to subchapter ,i of chapter #chg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 inserted after section #dija1 and redesignated as section #dijb4 7b7 ,amendments ,section #dijb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as so transferred and redesignated1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,mentor-,protege ,pilot and inserting ,department of ,defense ,mentor-,protege2 7#b7 in the heading for subsection 7a71 by striking pilot2 7#c7 in subsections 7a7 and 7c71 by striking pilot each place it appears2 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,b77iii7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj and inserting #be1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking subsection 7k7 and inserting subsection 7j72 7#e7 in subsection 7e77#b71 by striking two years each place it appears and inserting three years2 7#f7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by inserting manufacturing1 test and evaluation1 after inventory control12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b71 by striking pursuant to and all that follows through the semicolon at the end and inserting pursuant to chapter #chh of this title22 7#g7 in subsection 7g77#c77;,c71 by striking subsection 7k7 and inserting subsection 7j72 7#h7 by striking subsections 7j7 and 7n72 7#i7 by redesignating subsections 7k7 through 7m7 as subsections 7j7 through 7l71 respectively2 7#aj7 by redesignating subsection 7o7 as subsection 7n72 7#aa7 in subsection 7j71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking pilot each place it appears2 7,b7 by striking by which mentor firms and inserting by which the parties2 and 7,c7 by striking ,the ,secretary shall publish and all that follows through #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act42 7#ab7 in paragraph 7#g77;,b7 of subsection 7k71 as so redesignated1 by striking pursuant to and all that follows through 2 or and inserting pursuant to chapter #chh of this title2 or2 7#ac7 in subsection 7l71 as so redesignated1 by striking subsection 7l7 and inserting subsection 7k72 7#ad7 by inserting after subsection 7l71 as so redesignated1 the following new subsection3 7m7 ,annual ,collection of ,performance ,data ,the ,director of the ,office of ,small ,business ,programs shall-- 7#a7 maintain outcome-based performance goals and annually collect data through an automated information system 7if practicable7 assessing such goals2 and 7#b7 conduct an independent review of the ,mentor-,protege ,program established under this section at least once every three years4 2 and 7#ae7 by amending subsection 7n71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7n7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term affiliation1 with respect to a relationship between a mentor firm and a protege firm1 means a relationship described under section #aba4ajc of title #ac1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#b7 ,the term disadvantaged small business concern means a firm that is not more than the size standard corresponding to its primary ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system code1 is not owned or managed by individuals or entities that directly or indirectly have stock options or convertible securities in the mentor firm1 and is-- 7,a7 a small business concern owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals2 7,b7 a business entity owned and controlled by an ,indian tribe as defined by section #h7;a77#ac7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;a77#ac772 7,c7 a business entity owned and controlled by a ,native ,hawaiian ,organization as defined by section #h7;a77#ae7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;a77#ae772 7,d7 a qualified organization employing severely disabled individuals2 7,e7 a small business concern owned and controlled by women1 as defined in section #h7;d77#c77;,d7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77#c77;,d772 7,f7 a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans 7as defined in section #h7;d77#c7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77#c7772 7,g7 a qualified ,h,u,b,zone small business concern 7as defined in section #ca7;b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;a7b7772 or 7,h7 a small business concern that-- 7i7 is a nontraditional defense contractor1 as such term is defined in section #cjad of this title2 or 7ii7 currently provides goods or services in the private sector that are critical to enhancing the capabilities of the defense supplier base and fulfilling key ,department of ,defense needs4 7#c7 ,the term historically ,black college and university means any of the historically ,black colleges and universities referred to in section #bcbc of this title1 as in effect on ,march #a1 #bjah4 7#d7 ,the term minority institution of higher education means an institution of higher education with a student body that reflects the composition specified in section #cab7;b77#c71 7#d71 and 7#e7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh7;b77#c71 7#d71 and 7#e774 7#e7 ,the term qualified organization employing the severely disabled means a business entity operated on a for-profit or nonprofit basis that-- 7,a7 uses rehabilitative engineering to provide employment opportunities for severely disabled individuals and integrates severely disabled individuals into its workforce2 7,b7 employs severely disabled individuals at a rate that averages not less than #bj percent of its total workforce2 7,c7 employs each severely disabled individual in its workforce generally on the basis of #dj hours per week2 and 7,d7 pays not less than the minimum wage prescribed pursuant to section #f of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjf7 to those employees who are severely disabled individuals4 7#f7 ,the term severely disabled individual means an individual who is blind 7as defined in section #heja of title #da7 or a severely disabled individual 7as defined in such section74 7#g7 ,the term small business concern has the meaning given such term under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 7#h7 ,the term small business concern owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals has the meaning given such term in section #h7;d77#c77;,c7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77#c77;,c774 7#i7 ,the term subcontracting participation goal1 with respect to a ,department of ,defense contract1 means a goal for the extent of the participation by disadvantaged small business concerns in the subcontracts awarded under such contract1 as established pursuant to section #h7;d7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d774 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for subchapter ,i of chapter #chg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #dijb4 ,department of ,defense ,mentor-,protege ,program4 4 7d7 ,protege technical reimbursement pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbc1 the ,director of the ,office of ,small ,business ,programs of the ,department of ,defense 7as appointed pursuant to section #add of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 shall establish a pilot program under which a protege firm may receive up to #be percent of the reimbursement for which the mentor firm of such protege firm is eligible under the ,mentor-,protege ,program for a covered activity described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,activity described ,a covered activity under this paragraph is an engineering1 software development1 or manufacturing customization that the protege firm implements in order to ensure that a technology developed by the protege firm will be ready for integration with a program or system of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the terms mentor firm1 protege firm have the meanings given under section #dijb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this section4 7,b7 ,the term ,mentor-,protege ,program means the ,mentor-,protege ,program established under section #dijb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this section4 7#d7 ,termination ,the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date on which the pilot program is established4 7e7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,buy ,indian ,act ,section #bc7;a77#b7 of the ,act of ,june #be1 #aiaj 7commonly known as the ,buy ,indian ,act7 7#cf ,stat4 #hfa1 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #dg7;a77#b77 is amended by striking section #hca7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note2 ,public ,law #aja-eaj7 and inserting section #dijb7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,small ,business ,act ,section #h7;d77#ab7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77#ab77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the pilot ,mentor-,protege ,program established pursuant to section #hca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja note7 and inserting the ,mentor-,protege ,program established under section #dijb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code12 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting subsection 7f74 7f7 ,regulations ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue regulations for carrying out section #dijb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this section4 7g7 ,agreements under pilot program ,the amendments made by this section shall not apply with respect to any agreement entered into under the program as established under section #hca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #ajd ,stat4 #afjg7 before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #heg4 ,procurement requirements relating to rare earth elements and strategic and critical materials 7a7 ,disclosures concerning rare earth elements and strategic and critical materials by contractors of ,department of ,defense 7#a7 ,requirement ,beginning on the effective date of this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 require that any contractor that provides to the ,department of ,defense a system with a permanent magnet that contains rare earth elements or strategic and critical materials disclose1 after undertaking a commercially reasonable inquiry and along with delivery of the system1 the provenance of the magnet2 and 7,b7 safeguard such disclosures in accordance with applicable classification level required by the associated programs4 7#b7 ,elements ,a disclosure under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an identification of the country or countries in which-- 7,a7 any rare earth elements and strategic and critical materials used in the magnet were mined2 7,b7 such elements and minerals were refined into oxides2 7,c7 such elements and minerals were made into metals and alloys2 and 7,d7 the magnet was sintered or bonded and magnetized4 7#c7 ,implementation of supply chain tracking system ,if a contractor cannot make the disclosure required by paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a system described in that paragraph1 the ,secretary shall require the contractor to establish and implement a supply chain tracking system in order to make the disclosure to the fullest extent possible not later than #ahj days after the contractor provides the system to the ,department of ,defense4 ,the tracking system shall-- 7,a7 include a description of the efforts taken by the contractor to date to make the disclosure required by paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 take into account the possible refusal of certain foreign entities to provide the contractor the information necessary to make the disclosure required by paragraph 7#a72 and 7,c7 require the contractor to report to the ,secretary the name1 location1 and other identifying information of any entities which refuse to provide the contractor with the information necessary to make the disclosure required by paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,waivers 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may waive a requirement under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#c7 with respect to a system described in paragraph 7#a7 for a period of not more than #ahj days if the ,secretary certifies to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives that-- 7i7 the continued procurement of the system is necessary to meet the demands of a national emergency declared under section #bja of the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afba72 or 7ii7 a contractor that cannot currently make the disclosure required by paragraph 7#a7 is making significant efforts to comply with the requirements of that paragraph4 7,b7 ,waiver renewals ,the ,secretary may renew a waiver as many times as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 provided that the ,secretary submits an updated certification to the committees4 7,c7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may not delegate this waiver authority below the level of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense1 a senior acquisition executive 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 or a command acquisition executive 7as described in section #afg7;e77#d77;,c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 or equivalent4 7#e7 ,briefing required 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the submission of each report required by subsection 7c77#c71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing that includes-- 7i7 a summary of the disclosures made under this subsection2 7ii7 an assessment of the extent of reliance by the ,united ,states on foreign countries1 and especially countries that are not allies of the ,united ,states1 for rare earth elements and strategic and critical materials2 7iii7 a determination with respect to which systems described in paragraph 7#a7 are of the greatest concern for interruptions of supply chains with respect to rare earth elements and strategic and critical materials2 and 7iv7 any suggestions for legislation or funding that would mitigate security gaps in such supply chains4 7,b7 ,form ,to the extent practicable1 each briefing required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in an unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7#f7 ,effective date ,the requirements described in this subsection shall take effect-- 7,a7 not earlier than #cj months after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 after the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives that the ,department has established a process to ensure that the information collection requirements of this subsection present no national security risks1 or that any such risks have been fully mitigated4 7b7 ,expansion of restrictions on procurement of military and dual-use technologies by chinese military companies ,section #abaa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec47 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,communist ,chinese military companies and inserting ,chinese military companies2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting after military company the following3 1 any ,chinese military company1 any ,non-,,sdn ,chinese military-industrial complex company1 or any other covered company2 7#c7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,goods and services covered 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of subsection 7a71 and except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the goods and services described in this subsection are goods and services-- 7,a7 on the munitions list of the ,international ,traffic in ,arms ,regulations2 or 7,b7 on the ,commerce ,control ,list that-- 7i7 are classified in the #fjj series2 or 7ii7 contain strategic and critical materials1 rare earth elements1 or energetic materials used to manufacture missiles or munitions4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,goods and services described in this subsection do not include goods or services procured-- 7,a7 in connection with a visit by a vessel or an aircraft of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces to the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,b7 for testing purposes2 or 7,c7 for purposes of gathering intelligence4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#e71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting before paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 the following3 7#a7 ,the term ,chinese military company has the meaning given that term by section #abfj;,h7d77#a7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 7#b7 ,the term ,commerce ,control ,list means the list maintained by the ,bureau of ,industry and ,security and set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #a to part #ggd of the ,export ,administration ,regulations4 2 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#d7 ,the term ,export ,administration ,regulations has the meaning given that term in section #agdb of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhja74 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,the term ,non-,,sdn ,chinese military-industrial complex company means any entity on the ,non-,,sdn ,chinese ,military-,industrial ,complex ,companies ,list-- 7,a7 established pursuant to ,executive ,order #aciei 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note2 relating to addressing the threat from securities investments that finance ,communist ,chinese military companies71 as amended before1 on1 or after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc2 and 7,b7 maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury4 7#g7 ,the term other covered company means a company that-- 7,a7 is owned or controlled by the government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7,b7 is certified by the ,secretary of ,defense to the congressional defense committees to be a company that must be covered by this section for national security reasons4 7#h7 ,the term strategic and critical materials means materials designated as strategic and critical under section #c7;a7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;b7a774 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,effective date ,with respect to goods and services described in clause 7ii7 of subparagraph 7b77#a77;,b71 the prohibition shall take effect #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that a sufficient number of commercially viable providers exist outside of the ,people's ,republic of ,china that collectively can provide the ,department of ,defense with satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity of such goods or services as and when needed at ,united ,states market prices4 4 7c7 ,review of compliance with contracting requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and periodically thereafter until the termination date specified in paragraph 7#e71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall assess the extent of the efforts of the ,secretary of ,defense to comply with the requirements of-- 7,a7 subsection 7a72 7,b7 section #abaa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf1 as amended by subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 section #dhgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,briefing required 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general shall periodically1 until the termination date specified in paragraph 7#e71 provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the results of the assessments conducted under paragraph 7#a7 that includes an assessment of-- 7i7 the inclusion by the ,department of ,defense of necessary contracting clauses in relevant contracts to meet the requirements described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to assess the compliance of contractors with such clauses4 7,b7 ,form ,to the extent practicable1 each briefing required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in an unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7#c7 ,report required 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general shall1 not less frequently than every #b years until the termination date specified in paragraph 7#e71 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the assessments conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,form ,to the extent practicable1 each report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in an unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7#d7 ,referral ,if1 in conducting an assessment under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general determines that a contractor has willfully or recklessly failed to comply with any of the requirements described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general may refer the matter1 as appropriate1 for further examination and possible enforcement actions4 7#e7 ,termination ,the requirements of this subsection shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,strategic and critical materials defined ,in this section1 the term strategic and critical materials means materials designated as strategic and critical under section #c7;a7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;b7a774 #heh4 ,analyses of certain activities for action to address sourcing and industrial capacity 7a7 ,analysis required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and other appropriate officials1 shall review the items under subsection 7c7 to determine and develop appropriate actions1 consistent with the policies1 programs1 and activities required under subpart ,i of part ,v of subtitle ,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 chapter #hc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq471 including-- 7,a7 restricting procurement1 with appropriate waivers for cost1 emergency requirements1 and non-availability of suppliers1 including restricting procurement to-- 7i7 suppliers in the ,united ,states2 7ii7 suppliers in the national technology and industrial base 7as defined in section #dhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 7iii7 suppliers in other allied nations2 or 7iv7 other suppliers2 7,b7 increasing investment through use of research and development or procurement activities and acquisition authorities to-- 7i7 expand production capacity2 7ii7 diversify sources of supply2 or 7iii7 promote alternative approaches for addressing military requirements2 7,c7 prohibiting procurement from selected sources or nations2 7,d7 taking a combination of actions described under subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c72 or 7,e7 taking no action4 7#b7 ,considerations ,the analyses conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall consider national security1 economic1 and treaty implications1 as well as impacts on current and potential suppliers of goods and services4 7b7 ,reporting on analyses1 recommendations1 and actions 7#a7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 in writing-- 7,a7 a summary of the findings of the analyses undertaken for each item pursuant to subsection 7a72 7,b7 relevant recommendations resulting from the analyses2 and 7,c7 descriptions of specific activities undertaken as a result of the analyses1 including schedule and resources allocated for any planned actions4 7#b7 ,reporting ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include the analyses conducted under subsection 7a71 and any relevant recommendations and descriptions of activities resulting from such analyses1 as appropriate1 in each of the following during the #bjbd calendar year3 7,a7 ,the annual report or quarterly briefings to ,congress required under section #dhad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,the annual report on unfunded priorities of the national technology and industrial base required under section #dhae of such title4 7,c7 ,department of ,defense technology and industrial base policy guidance prescribed under section #dhaa7;c7 of such title4 7,d7 ,activities to modernize acquisition processes to ensure the integrity of the industrial base pursuant to section #dhai of such title4 7,e7 ,defense memoranda of understanding and related agreements considered in accordance with section #dhea of such title4 7,f7 ,industrial base or acquisition policy changes4 7,g7 ,legislative proposals for changes to relevant statutes which the ,department shall consider1 develop1 and submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives not less frequently than once per fiscal year4 7,h7 ,other actions as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7c7 ,list of goods and services for analyses1 recommendations1 and actions ,the items described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,solar components for satellites4 7#b7 ,satellite ground station service contracts4 7#c7 ,naval vessel shafts and propulsion system components 7including reduction gears and propellers74 7#d7 ,infrastructure or equipment for a passenger boarding bridge at a military airport designated by the ,secretary of ,transportation under section #dgaah7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,flags of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,natural rubber from herbaceous plants for military applications4 7#g7 ,alternative proteins as sustainable and secure food sources4 7#h7 ,carbon fiber4 #hei4 ,demonstration exercise of enhanced planning for industrial mobilization and supply chain management 7a7 ,demonstration exercise required ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a demonstration exercise of industrial mobilization and supply chain management planning capabilities in support of one or more operational or contingency plan use cases1 as selected in consultation with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7b7 ,elements ,the demonstration exercise required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,use of a current program that is both fielded and still in production from each military department1 ,defense ,agency1 and ,department of ,defense ,field ,activity in order to model a notional plan for mobilization or supply chain management1 as associated with the selected operational or contingency plans4 7#b7 ,the exercise of processes and authorities that support the ,department of ,defense for industrial mobilization in support of declared hostilities or other contingency operations4 7#c7 ,the identification of process improvements or gaps in resources1 capabilities1 or authorities that require remediation1 including those related to government or contractor production facilities1 tooling1 or workforce development4 7#d7 ,the implementation of analytical tools and processes to monitor and assess the health of the industrial base and to use near real-time data and visualization capabilities in making production and distribution decisions1 with an emphasis on identifying1 assessing1 and demonstrating commercially available tools4 7#e7 ,the establishment and tracking of goals and metrics to support institutionalization of defense industrial base health assessment and planning4 7c7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,november #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees an interim briefing on the demonstration exercise required under subsection 7a71 including-- 7#a7 an identification of the programs and use cases to be demonstrated2 7#b7 a description of methodology for executing the demonstration exercise1 including analytical tools or metrics identified to support the process2 and 7#c7 any preliminary findings4 7d7 ,assessment ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing the demonstration exercise required under subsection 7a71 including a description of-- 7#a7 the programs and use cases considered in this demonstration exercise2 7#b7 the outcomes of the activities required under subsection 7b72 7#c7 outcomes and conclusions2 7#d7 lessons learned2 and 7#e7 any recommendations for legislative action that may be required as a result4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms military department1 ,defense ,agency1 and ,defense ,field ,activity have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hfj4 ,risk management for ,department of ,defense pharmaceutical supply chains 7a7 ,risk management for all ,department of ,defense pharmaceutical supply chains ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall-- 7#a7 develop and issue implementing guidance for risk management for ,department of ,defense supply chains for pharmaceutical materiel for the ,department2 7#b7 identify1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 supply chain information gaps regarding the ,department's reliance on foreign suppliers of drugs1 including active pharmaceutical ingredients and final drug products2 and 7#c7 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report regarding-- 7,a7 existing information streams1 if any1 that may be used to assess the reliance by the ,department of ,defense on high-risk foreign suppliers of drugs2 7,b7 vulnerabilities in the drug supply chains of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,c7 any recommendations to address-- 7i7 information gaps identified under paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 any risks related to such reliance on foreign suppliers4 7b7 ,risk management for ,department of ,defense pharmaceutical supply chain ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall-- 7#a7 not later than one year after the issuance of the guidance required under subsection 7a77#a71 develop and publish implementing guidance for risk management for the ,department of ,defense supply chain for pharmaceuticals2 and 7#b7 establish a working group-- 7,a7 to assess risks to the ,department's pharmaceutical supply chain2 7,b7 to identify the pharmaceuticals most critical to beneficiary care at military treatment facilities2 and 7,c7 to establish policies for allocating scarce pharmaceutical resources of the ,department of ,defense in case of a supply disruption4 #hfa4 ,strategy for increasing competitive opportunities for certain critical technologies 7a7 ,strategy ,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 comprehensive strategy to-- 7#a7 increase competitive opportunities available for appropriate ,united ,states companies to transition critical technologies into major weapon systems and other programs of record2 and 7#b7 enhance the integrity and diversity of the defense industrial base4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of methods to increase opportunities for appropriate ,united ,states companies to develop end items of critical technologies for major weapon systems1 rapidly prototype such end items1 and conduct activities that would support the transition of such end items into major weapon systems and programs of record1 including-- 7,a7 continuous experimentation or military utility assessments to improve such end items2 7,b7 evaluation of how to integrate existing commercial capabilities relating to such end items of appropriate ,united ,states companies or entities in the defense industrial base into major weapon systems and programs of record in the ,department of ,defense2 7,c7 efforts that improve the ability of appropriate ,united ,states companies or entities in the defense industrial base to maintain1 afford1 or manufacture major weapon systems or components for such systems2 and 7,d7 development of alternative supply sources for components of a major weapon system to ensure the availability of component parts and to support supply chain diversity4 7#b7 ,processes to improve coordination by the military departments and other elements of the ,department of ,defense to carry out the strategy required by this section4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate ,united ,states company means-- 7,a7 a nontraditional defense contractor1 as defined in section #cjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,b7 a prime contractor that has entered into a cooperative agreement with a nontraditional defense contractor with the express intent to pursue funding authorized by sections #djba and #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in the development1 testing1 or prototyping of critical technologies4 7#b7 ,the term major weapon system has the meaning given in section #cdee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term critical technology means a technology identified as critical by the ,secretary of ,defense1 which shall include the following3 7,a7 ,biotechnology4 7,b7 ,quantum science technology4 7,c7 ,advanced materials4 7,d7 ,artificial intelligence and machine learning4 7,e7 ,microelectronics4 7,f7 ,space technology4 7,g7 ,advanced computing and software4 7,h7 ,hypersonics4 7,i7 ,integrated sensing and cybersecurity4 7,j7 ,autonomous systems4 7,k7 ,unmanned systems4 7,l7 ,advanced sensing systems4 7,m7 ,advanced communications systems4 #hfb4 ,key advanced system development industry days 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 and every #ahj days thereafter1 the each ,secretary of a military department shall ensure that such military department conducts an outreach event to-- 7#a7 collaborate with the private sector on present current and future opportunities with respect to key advanced system development areas2 7#b7 raise awareness within the private sector of-- 7,a7 key advanced system development areas2 and 7,b7 capability needs and existing and potential requirements related to the key advanced system development areas2 and 7#c7 raise awareness within such military department of potential material solutions for capability needs and existing and potential requirements related to key advanced system development areas4 7b7 ,responsibilities 7#a7 ,service ,chiefs ,for each event a military department conducts under subsection 7a71 the ,service ,chief concerned shall1 for each key advanced system development area1 perform the following3 7,a7 ,identify related and potentially related existing1 planned1 or potential military requirements1 including urgent and emergent operational needs4 7,b7 ,identify and describe related and potentially related needs or gaps in the capabilities of the military department to carry out the missions of the military department1 including warfighting and combat support capabilities4 7,c7 ,identify and describe related and potentially related exercise1 demonstration1 or experimentation opportunities4 7#b7 ,acquisition executives ,for each event a military department conducts under subsection 7a71 the service acquisition executive of the military department conducting the event shall1 for each key advanced system development area1 perform the following3 7,a7 ,identify and describe related and potentially related existing1 planned1 or potential acquisition plans and strategies4 7,b7 ,identify and describe related and potentially related existing1 planned1 or potential funding opportunities1 including-- 7i7 broad agency announcements2 7ii7 requests for information2 7iii7 funding opportunity announcements2 7iv7 special program announcements2 7v7 requests for proposals2 7vi7 requests for quotes2 7vii7 special notices2 7viii7 transactions pursuant to sections #djjd1 #djba1 and #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ix7 unsolicited proposals2 and 7x7 other funding opportunities as determined appropriate by the service acquisition executive4 7#c7 ,delegation ,each ,service ,chief concerned and each service acquisition executive may delegate the authority to carry out the tasks for which such individuals are responsible under this subsection4 7#d7 ,reviews and coordination 7,a7 ,industry day reviews ,promptly after an event conducted by a military department under subsection 7a71 the service acquisition executive of such military department shall-- 7i7 disseminate a written review of such event as broadly as practicable within the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 make such review publicly available on a website of the military department4 7,b7 ,consolidation ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall1 periodically1 jointly review and consolidate the reviews required by subparagraph 7,a7 to identify trends1 eliminate redundancy1 and enhance efficiency with respect to events conducted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,form ,with respect to each event conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary concerned shall seek to maximize industry and government participation1 while minimizing cost to the maximum extent practicable1 by-- 7#a7 holding the event at an unclassified security level to the extent practicable2 7#b7 making the event publicly accessible through teleconference or other virtual means2 and 7#c7 making supporting materials for the event publicly available on a website4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,military departments2 ,secretary concerned2 service acquisition executive ,the terms military departments1 ,secretary concerned1 and service acquisition executive have the meanings given such terms in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,key advanced system development area ,the term key advanced system development area means the following3 7,a7 ,for the ,department of the ,navy-- 7i7 unmanned surface vessels2 7ii7 unmanned underwater vessels2 7iii7 unmanned deployable mobile ocean systems2 7iv7 unmanned deployable fixed ocean systems2 and 7v7 autonomous unmanned aircraft systems4 7,b7 ,for the ,department of the ,air ,force1 autonomous unmanned aircraft systems4 7,c7 ,for the ,department of the ,army1 autonomous unmanned aircraft systems4 7#c7 ,service ,chief ,the term ,service ,chief concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,army1 with respect to matters concerning the ,department of the ,army2 7,b7 the ,chief of ,naval ,operations and the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps1 with respect to matters concerning the ,department of the ,navy2 and 7,c7 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force1 with respect to matters concerning the ,department of the ,air ,force4 ,f ,small ,business ,matters #hga4 ,codification of ,small ,business ,administration scorecard 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7b7 of section #hfh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd note7 is transferred to section #ae of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd71 inserted after subsection 7x71 redesignated as subsection 7y71 and amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a71 7#f71 and 7#g72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c71 respectively2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#h7 as paragraph 7#f72 7#d7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,beginning in and all that follows through to evaluate and inserting ,the ,administrator shall use a scorecard to annually evaluate2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,federal agency each place it appears and inserting a ,federal agency or the ,federal ,government1 as applicable12 7,b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking developed under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 by inserting and ,governmentwide after each ,federal agency2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking section #ae7;g77#a77;,b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7;g77#a77;,b77 and inserting subsection 7g77#a77;,b72 7#f7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking paragraph 7#c77;,a7 and inserting paragraph 7#b77;,a72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting paragraph 7#b72 7#g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7 the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,additional requirements for scorecards ,the scorecard shall include1 for each ,federal agency and ,governmentwide1 the following information with respect to prime contracts3 7,a7 ,the number 7expressed as a percentage7 and total dollar amount of awards made to small business concerns owned and controlled by women through sole source contracts and competitions restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by women under section #h7m74 7,b7 ,the number 7expressed as a percentage7 and total dollar amount of awards made to small business concerns owned and controlled by qualified ,h,u,b,zone small business concerns through sole source contracts and competitions restricted to qualified ,h,u,b,zone small business concerns under section #ca7;c77#b74 7,c7 ,the number 7expressed as a percentage7 and total dollar amount of awards made to small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans through sole source contracts and competitions restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans under section #cf4 7,d7 ,the number 7expressed as a percentage7 and total dollar amount of awards made to socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns under section #h7;a7 through sole source contracts and competitions restricted to socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns1 disaggregated by awards made to such concerns that are owned and controlled by individuals and awards made to such concerns that are owned and controlled by an entity4 2 7#h7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking section #ae7;h77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7;h77#b77 and inserting subsection 7h77#b72 and 7#i7 by amending paragraph 7#f7 7as so redesignated7 to read as follows3 7#f7 ,scorecard defined ,in this subsection1 the term scorecard means any summary using a rating system to evaluate the efforts of a ,federal agency to meet goals established under subsection 7g77#a77;,b7 that-- 7,a7 includes the measures described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 assigns a score to each ,federal agency evaluated4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ae7x77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7x77#b77 is amended by striking scorecard described in section #hfh7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd note7 and inserting scorecard 7as defined in subsection 7y774 #hgb4 ,modifications to the ,,sbir and ,,sttr programs 7a7 ,correction to ,,sttr disclosure requirements ,section #i7;g77#ac77;,d7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;g77#ac77;,d77 is amended by striking of concern4 7b7 ,due diligence program 7#a7 ,in general ,until the date on which the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering makes the certification described in paragraph 7#b71 in carrying out the due diligence program required under subsection 7vv7 of section #i of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch71 the ,secretary of ,defense and each ,secretary of a military department shall perform the assessments required under such due diligence program-- 7,a7 only with respect to small business concerns selected by the applicable ,secretary as the presumptive recipient of an award described in such subsection 7vv72 and 7,b7 prior to notifying the small business concern that the small business concern has been selected to receive such an award4 7#b7 ,full implementation ,on the date on which the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering certifies to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives that an automated capability for performing the assessments required under the due diligence program required under subsection 7vv7 of section #i of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7 with respect to all small business concerns seeking an award described in such subsection is operational1 paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection shall sunset4 #hgc4 ,access to data on bundled or consolidated contracts 7a7 ,in general ,section #ae7p7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7p77 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,bundled or consolidated contract defined ,in this subsection1 the term bundled or consolidated contract has the meaning given in subsection 7s74 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking contract bundling and inserting bundled or consolidated contracts2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking contract bundling and inserting bundled or consolidated contracts2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking bundled contracts and inserting bundled or consolidated contracts2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking bundled contracts and inserting bundled or consolidated contracts2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking were bundled and inserting were included in bundled or consolidated contracts2 and 7,,iii7 in subclause 7,,ii7-- 7aa7 in the matter preceding item 7aa71 by striking bundled contract and inserting bundled or consolidated contract2 7bb7 in items 7aa71 7dd71 and 7ee7 by inserting or the consolidation of contract requirements 7as applicable7 after bundling of contract requirements each place it appears2 7cc7 in item 7bb71 by striking bundling the contract requirements and inserting the bundling of contract requirements or the consolidation of contract requirements 7as applicable72 7dd7 in item 7cc71 by striking the bundled status of contract requirements and inserting contract requirements in a bundled or consolidated contract2 and 7ee7 in item 7ee71 by striking consolidated requirements and inserting contract2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b71 by striking provide1 upon request and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 provide to the ,administrator data and information described in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#d744 7b7 ,technical amendment ,section #ae7p77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7p77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,database in the paragraph heading and all that follows through ,not later and inserting ,database4--,not later2 and 7#b7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively4 #hgd4 ,small business integration working group 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue a charter to establish a small business integration working group that-- 7#a7 ensures the integration and synchronization of the activities of the military departments and other components of the ,department of ,defense with respect to small business concerns2 and 7#b7 convenes not fewer than four times per year4 7b7 ,membership ,the small business integration working group chartered under subsection 7a7 shall be comprised of representatives from each of the following organizations3 7#a7 ,the small business office of each military department4 7#b7 ,the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program and the ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program 7as such terms are defined in section #i7;e7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;e777 of each military department4 7#c7 ,the office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#d7 ,the office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#e7 ,any other office the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7c7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives on the establishment and activities of the small business integration working group chartered under subsection 7a71 the policies enacted by the small business integration working group to allow for the sharing of best practices for maximizing the contributions of small business concerns in the defense industrial base and in acquisitions by the ,department of ,defense1 and practices for conducting oversight of the activities of the military departments and other components of the ,department of ,defense with respect to small business concerns4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,military department ,the term military department has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,small business concern ,the term small business concern has the meaning given such term under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 #hge4 ,demonstration of commercial due diligence for small business programs 7a7 ,demonstration required ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a program to carry out a demonstration of commercial due diligence tools1 techniques1 and processes in order to support small businesses in identifying attempts by malicious foreign actors to gain undue access to1 or foreign ownership1 control1 or influence over-- 7#a7 the small business2 or 7#b7 any technology a small business is developing pursuant to a contract or other agreement with the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,the program required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the identification of one or more entities to be responsible for the commercial due diligence tools1 techniques1 and processes that are part of a demonstration under the program and a description of the interactions required between such entity1 small businesses1 and the government agencies that enforce such tools1 techniques1 and processes4 7#b7 ,an assessment of commercial due diligence tools1 techniques1 and processes already in use by each ,office of ,small ,business ,programs4 7#c7 ,the development of methods to analyze the commercial due diligence tools1 techniques1 and processes that are part of a demonstration under the program to-- 7,a7 monitor and assess attempts described in subsection 7a72 7,b7 provide information on such attempts to applicable small businesses2 and 7,c7 allow small businesses that are subject to such attempts to provide information about such attempts to the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#d7 ,the development of training and resources for small businesses that can be shared directly with such businesses or through a procurement technical assistance program established under chapter #chh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,the implementation of performance measures to assess the effectiveness of such program4 7c7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees an interim briefing on the program required under subsection 7a7 that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of any entity described in subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,a description of the methodology for executing any demonstrations under the program1 including any analytical tools or metrics identified to support such a demonstration4 7#c7 ,a description of any identified instances of attempts described in subsection 7a74 7#d7 ,an identification of improvements or gaps in resources1 capabilities1 or authorities1 and other lessons learned from any demonstrations under the program4 7d7 ,assessment ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the program required under subsection 7a71 including any identified instances of attempts described in such subsection1 any lessons learned1 and any recommendations for legislative action related to such program4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term foreign ownership1 control1 or influence has the meaning given in section #hdg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aeje2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhai note74 7#b7 ,the term ,office of ,small ,business ,programs means-- 7,a7 the ,office of ,small ,business ,programs of the ,department of ,defense established under section #add of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 the ,office of ,small ,business ,programs of the ,department of the ,army established under section #gjbd of such title2 7,c7 the ,office of ,small ,business ,programs of the ,department of the ,navy established under section #hjbh of such title2 and 7,d7 the ,office of ,small ,business ,programs of the ,department of the ,air ,force established under section #ijbd of such title4 #hgf4 ,development and assessment of mission effectiveness metrics 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the service acquisition executives 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 shall conduct a study on the metrics necessary to assess the effectiveness of the ,,sbir and ,,sttr programs of the ,department of ,defense in meeting the mission needs of the ,department1 including by developing metrics and collecting and assessing longitudinal data necessary for evaluation of those metrics4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the measurable ways in which the ,,sbir and ,,sttr programs of the ,department of ,defense support the mission needs of the ,department4 7#b7 ,the development of recurring1 quantifiable metrics for measuring the ability of the ,,sbir and ,,sttr programs of the ,department to deliver products and services that meet the mission needs of the ,department4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of currently available data to support the assessment of the metrics described in paragraph 7#b71 including the identification of areas where gaps in the availability of such data exist that may require collecting new data or modifying existing data4 7#d7 ,the identification of current means and methods available to the ,department for collecting data in an automated fashion1 including the identification of areas where gaps in the automated collection of data exist that may require new means for collecting or visualizing data4 7#e7 ,the development of an analysis and assessment methodology framework to make tradeoffs between the metrics described in paragraph 7#b7 and existing commercialization benchmarks of the ,department to enhance the decision-making of the ,department regarding the benefits of the ,,sbir and ,,sttr programs of the ,department4 7c7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,interim briefing ,not later than six months after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the development of the metrics described in subsection 7a7 for the study required under such subsection4 7#b7 ,final briefing ,not later than one year after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the results of the study required under subsection 7a74 ,g ,other ,matters #hha4 ,technical correction to effective date of the transfer of certain title #aj acquisition provisions 7a7 ,in general ,the amendments made by section #agja7;e7 and paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #hjb7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 shall be deemed to have taken effect immediately before the amendments made by section #ahha of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #dbic74 7b7 ,treatment of section #djbg requirements ,an individual or entity to which the requirements under section #djbg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 were applicable during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbb1 and ending on the date of the enactment of this ,act pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be deemed to have complied with such requirements during such period4 #hhb4 ,security clearance bridge pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall conduct a pilot program to allow the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency to sponsor the personal security clearances of the employees of innovative technology companies that are performing a contract of the ,department of ,defense while the ,government completes the adjudication of the facility clearance application of such a innovative technology company4 7b7 ,additional requirements 7#a7 ,personal security clearance authority 7,a7 ,in general ,under the pilot program1 the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency may nominate and sponsor the personal security clearances of the employees of an innovative technology company4 7,b7 ,limitation ,under the pilot program1 the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency may sponsor the personal security clearances of employees of not more than #ge innovative technology companies4 7#b7 ,adjudication of the facility clearance application ,any adjudication of a facility clearance application of an innovative technology company described in subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment and mitigation of foreign ownership1 control1 or influence of the innovative technology company1 as applicable4 7c7 ,clearance transfer 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after an innovative technology company is granted facility clearance1 the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency shall transfer any personal clearances of employees of the innovative technology company held by the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency under the pilot program back to the innovative technology company4 7#b7 ,denial of facility clearance ,not later than #aj days after an innovative technology company is denied facility clearance1 the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency shall release any personal clearances of employees of the innovative technology company held by the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency under the pilot program4 7d7 ,participant selection ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the service acquisition executive of the military department concerned 7as such terms are defined1 respectively1 in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 shall select innovative technology companies to participate in the pilot program4 7e7 ,sunset ,the pilot program shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,facility clearance ,the term facility clearance has the meaning given the term ,facility ,clearance in section #ie4e of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7#b7 ,foreign ownership1 control1 or influence ,the term foreign ownership1 control1 or influence has the meaning given in section #hdg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aeje2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhai note74 7#c7 ,innovative technology company ,the term innovative technology company means a nontraditional defense contractor 7as defined in section #cjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 that-- 7,a7 provides goods or services related to-- 7i7 one or more of the #ad critical technology areas described in the memorandum by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering issued on ,february #a1 #bjbb1 entitled ,,usd7,r,e7 ,technology ,vision for an ,era of ,competition2 or 7ii7 information technology1 software1 or hardware that is unavailable from any other entity that possesses a facility clearance2 and 7,b7 is selected by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering under subsection 7d7 to participate in the pilot program4 7#d7 ,personal security clearance ,the term personal security clearance means the security clearance of an individual who has received approval from the ,department of ,defense to access classified information4 7#e7 ,pilot program ,the term pilot program means the pilot program established under subsection 7a74 #hhc4 ,existing agreement limits for ,operation ,warp ,speed ,the value of any modification to1 or order made under1 a contract or other agreement by the ,department of ,defense on or after ,march #a1 #bjbj1 to address the ,,covid-#ai pandemic through vaccines and other therapeutic measures shall not be counted toward any limit established prior to ,march #a1 #bjbj1 on the total estimated amount of all projects to be issued under the contract or other agreement 7except that the value of such modification or order shall count toward meeting any guaranteed minimum value under the contract or other agreement74 #hhd4 ,incorporation of controlled unclassified information guidance into program classification guides and program protection plans 7a7 ,updates required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 ensure that all program classification guides 7for classified programs7 and all program protection plans 7for unclassified programs7 include guidance for the proper marking for controlled unclassified information at their next regularly scheduled update4 7#b7 ,elements ,guidance under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a requirement to use document portion markings for controlled unclassified information4 7,b7 ,a process to ensure controlled unclassified information document portion markings are used properly and consistently4 7b7 ,monitoring of progress ,in tracking the progress in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall implement a process for monitoring progress that includes the following3 7#a7 ,tracking of all program classification guides and program protection plans so they include document portion marking for controlled unclassified information1 and the dates when controlled unclassified information guidance updates are completed4 7#b7 ,updated training in order to ensure that all government and contractor personnel using the guides described in subsection 7a77#a7 receive instruction1 as well as periodic spot checks1 to ensure that training is sufficient and properly implemented to ensure consistent application of document portion marking guidance4 7#c7 ,a process for feedback to ensure that any identified gaps or lessons learned are incorporated into guidance and training instructions4 7c7 ,required completion ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the updates required by subsection 7a7 are completed before ,january #a1 #bjbi4 ,,ix ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,subtitle ,a--,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,related ,matters ,sec4 #ija4 ,increase in authorized number of ,assistant and ,deputy ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ijb4 ,conforming amendments relating to repeal of position of ,chief ,management ,officer4 ,sec4 #ijc4 ,limitation on use of funds pending demonstration of product to identify1 task1 and manage congressional reporting requirements4 ,sec4 #ijd4 ,limitation on use of funds pending compliance with requirements relating to alignment of ,close ,combat ,lethality ,task ,force4 ,subtitle ,b--,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters ,sec4 #iaa4 ,updates to management reform framework4 ,sec4 #iab4 ,briefing on changes to ,unified ,command ,plan4 ,sec4 #iac4 ,clarification of peacetime functions of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #iad4 ,responsibilities and functions relating to electromagnetic spectrum operations4 ,sec4 #iae4 ,joint all domain command and control4 ,sec4 #iaf4 ,strategic management dashboard demonstration4 ,sec4 #iag4 ,demonstration program for component content management systems4 ,sec4 #iah4 ,report on potential transition of all members of the ,space ,force into a single component4 ,a ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,related ,matters #ija4 ,increase in authorized number of ,assistant and ,deputy ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense 7a7 ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy ,section #ach7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 ,one of the ,assistant ,secretaries is the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy4 ,the principal duty of the ,assistant ,secretary shall be the overall supervision of policy of the ,department of ,defense for cyber4 ,the ,assistant ,secretary is the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor described in section #cib;a7a7 of this title4 4 7b7 ,increase in authorized number of ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense 7#a7 ,increase ,section #ach7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ae and inserting #ai4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense 7#ad74 and inserting ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense 7#ai744 7c7 ,increase in authorized number of ,deputy ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense 7#a7 ,increase ,section #ach of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,the number of ,deputy ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense may not exceed #fj4 4 7#b7 ,conforming repeal ,section #ijh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #aead2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ach note7 is repealed4 7d7 ,additional amendments ,section #ach7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 in the second sentence in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,he shall have as his principal duty and inserting ,the principal duty of the ,assistant ,secretary shall be2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking subclause 7,,iii72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 in the second sentence1 by striking ,he shall have as his principal duty and inserting ,the principal duty of the ,assistant ,secretary shall be2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the semicolon and inserting 2 and2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 and inserting a period2 and 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking shall-- and all that follows and inserting shall advise the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment on industrial base policies44 7e7 ,evaluation and review ,section #aejd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bjbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ad7 as paragraph 7#ag72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ac7 the following new paragraphs3 7#ad7 assess the need to retain or modify the relationships1 authorities1 roles1 and responsibilities of the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor described in section #cib;a7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#ae7 assess the organizational construct of the ,department of ,defense and how authorities1 roles1 and responsibilities for matters relating to cyber activities are distributed among the ,under ,secretaries1 ,assistant ,secretaries1 and ,deputy ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense and among civilian officials within the military departments with roles and responsibilities relating to cyber activities2 7#af7 make recommendations for changes to statutes affecting the organizational construct of the ,department of ,defense to improve the oversight1 management1 and coordination of-- 7,a7 policies1 programs1 and strategies relating to cyber activities2 7,b7 the execution of the authorities of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 and 7,c7 other matters relating to cyber activities2 and 4 #ijb4 ,conforming amendments relating to repeal of position of ,chief ,management ,officer ,section #bbbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,chief ,information ,officer1 and the ,chief ,management ,officer and inserting the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 and the ,chief ,information ,officer2 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the ,chief ,management ,officer and inserting the ,chief ,information ,officer2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7,i7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and inserting ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chief ,data and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer12 and 7,,ii7 in the second sentence1 by striking the ,chief ,management ,officer shall and inserting the ,chief ,information ,officer shall2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,the ,chief ,management ,officer and inserting ,the ,chief ,information ,officer2 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the second sentence1 by striking the ,chief ,management ,officer and2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively2 7ii7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b71 as redesignated by clause 7i71 the following new subparagraph 7,a73 7,a7 ,the ,chief ,information ,officers of the military departments1 or their designees4 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 as so redesignated1 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iv7 ,the ,chief ,data and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7g77#b71 by striking the ,chief ,management ,officer each place it appears and inserting the ,chief ,information ,officer2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7i77#e77;,b71 by striking the ,chief ,management ,officer and inserting the ,chief ,information ,officer4 #ijc4 ,limitation on use of funds pending demonstration of product to identify1 task1 and manage congressional reporting requirements ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense demonstrates a minimum viable product-- 7#a7 to optimize and modernize the process described in section #ijh7;a7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note7 for identifying reports to ,congress required by annual national defense authorization ,acts1 assigning responsibility for preparation of such reports1 and managing the completion and delivery of such reports to ,congress2 and 7#b7 that includes capabilities to enable-- 7,a7 direct access by the congressional defense committees to the follow-on system to that process using secure credentials2 7,b7 rapid automatic ingestion of data provided by those committees with respect to reports and briefings required to be submitted to ,congress in a comma-separated value spreadsheet2 7,c7 sortable and exportable database views for tracking and research purposes2 7,d7 automated notification of relevant congressional staff and archival systems2 and 7,e7 integration with ,microsoft ,office4 #ijd4 ,limitation on use of funds pending compliance with requirements relating to alignment of ,close ,combat ,lethality ,task ,force ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the ,department of ,defense complies with the requirements of section #iaa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #ahgh7 7relating to alignment of the ,close ,combat ,lethality ,task ,force74 ,b ,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters #iaa4 ,updates to management reform framework ,section #abe;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbb and inserting #bjbc2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting the ,director for ,administration and ,management of the ,department of ,defense1 after the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#i72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following new paragraphs3 7#f7 ,development and implementation of a uniform methodology for tracking and assessing cost savings and cost avoidance from reform initiatives4 7#g7 ,implementation of reform-focused research to improve management and administrative science4 7#h7 ,tracking and implementation of technological approaches to improve management decision-making1 such as artificial intelligence tools4 4 #iab4 ,briefing on changes to ,unified ,command ,plan ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #afa7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,except during time of hostilities or imminent threat of hostilities1 the ,president shall-- 7,a7 not more than #fj days after establishing a new combatant command-- 7i7 notify ,congress of the establishment of such command2 and 7ii7 provide to ,congress a briefing on the establishment of such command2 and 7,b7 not more than #fj days after significantly revising the missions1 responsibilities1 or force structure of an existing combatant command-- 7i7 notify ,congress of such revisions2 and 7ii7 provide to ,congress a briefing on such revisions4 4 #iac4 ,clarification of peacetime functions of the ,navy ,section #hjfb7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the second sentence1 by striking primarily and inserting for the peacetime promotion of the national security interests and prosperity of the ,united ,states and2 and 7#b7 in the third sentence1 by striking for the effective prosecution of war and inserting for the duties described in the preceding sentence4 #iad4 ,responsibilities and functions relating to electromagnetic spectrum operations ,section #ajec7;g7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,transfer of ,responsibilities and ,functions ,relating to ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,operations and inserting ,report on appropriate alignment of responsibilities and functions relating to electromagnetic spectrum operations2 evaluations2 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#e72 7#c7 by inserting the following new paragraph 7#a73 7#a7 ,report required 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the appropriate alignment of electromagnetic spectrum operations responsibilities and functions4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in developing the report required by subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider the following3 7i7 ,the appropriate role of each existing organization and element of the ,department of ,defense with responsibilities or functions relating to electromagnetic spectrum operations and the potential establishment of a new entity dedicated electromagnetic spectrum operations within one or more of those organizations or elements4 7ii7 ,whether the organizational structure responsible for electromagnetic spectrum operations within the ,department-- 7,i7 should be a unitary structure1 in which a single organization or element is primarily responsible for all aspects of such operations2 or 7,,ii7 a hybrid structure1 in which separate organizations or elements are responsible for different aspects of electromagnetic spectrum operations4 7iii7 ,the resources required to fulfill the specified responsibilities and functions4 2 and 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively4 #iae4 ,joint all domain command and control 7a7 ,direction and control of joint all domain command and control ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 shall oversee joint all domain command and control 7commonly known as ,,jadc#b7 to ensure-- 7#a7 close collaboration with the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council1 the combatant commands1 and the military services regarding operational requirements and requirements satisfaction relating to joint all domain command and control2 and 7#b7 objective assessments to the ,deputy ,secretary and ,vice ,chairman about the progress of the ,department of ,defense in achieving the objectives of joint all domain command and control4 7b7 ,demonstrations and fielding of mission threads 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,deputy ,secretary and ,vice ,chairman shall take the following actions in support of the objectives described in paragraph 7#b73 7,a7 ,in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and the commanders of such other combatant commands as may be designated by the ,deputy ,secretary-- 7i7 identify a prioritized list of difficult mission-critical operational challenges specific to the area of operations of the designated commands2 7ii7 design and recommend resourcing options1 through the ,office of ,cost ,analysis and ,program ,evaluation and the ,management ,action ,group of the ,deputy ,secretary1 a series of multi-domain1 multi-service and multi-agency1 multi-platform1 and multisystem end-to-end integrated kinetic and non-kinetic mission threads1 including necessary battle management functions1 to solve the operational challenges identified in clause 7i72 7iii7 demonstrate the ability to execute the integrated mission threads identified in clause 7ii7 in realistic conditions on a repeatable basis1 including the ability to achieve1 through mission integration software1 interoperability among effects chain components that do not conform to common interface standards1 including the use of the ,system of ,systems ,technology ,integration ,tool ,chain for ,heterogeneous ,electronic ,systems 7commonly known as ,,stitches7 managed by the #cejth ,spectrum ,warfare ,wing of the ,department of the ,air ,force2 and 7iv7 create a plan to deploy the mission threads to the area of operations of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and such other combatant commands as may be designated by ,deputy ,secretary1 and execute the mission threads at the scale and pace required to solve the identified operational challenges1 including necessary logistics and sustainment capabilities4 7,b7 ,designate organizations to serve as transition partners for integrated mission threads and ensure such integrated mission threads are maintained and exercised as operational capabilities in the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and such other combatant commands as may be designated by ,deputy ,secretary4 7,c7 ,designate organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense as the ,deputy ,secretary determines appropriate to be responsible for-- 7i7 serving as mission managers for composing and demonstrating the integrated mission threads under the mission management pilot program established by section #hga of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aia note72 7ii7 providing continuing support and sustainment for1 and training and exercising of1 the integrated mission threads under the operational command of the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and such other combatant commands as may be designated by ,deputy ,secretary2 7iii7 planning and executing experimentation and demonstrations with-- 7,i7 ,joint data integration approaches2 7,,ii7 mission integration capabilities1 especially software2 and 7,,iii7 ,joint tactics1 techniques1 and procedures2 7iv7 assisting in fielding mission integration software to encourage the development and employment of such software on a larger scale1 especially at the designated combatant commands2 7v7 assessing and integrating1 as appropriate1 the capabilities of ,assault ,breaker ,,ii1 developed by the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 and related developmental efforts as those efforts transition to operational deployment2 and 7vi7 integrating joint all domain command and control mission threads and mission command and control1 including in conflicts that arise with minimal warning1 and exercising other joint all domain command and control capabilities and functions4 7,d7 ,integrate the planning and demonstrations of the mission threads with-- 7i7 the ,production1 ,exploitation1 and ,dissemination ,center in the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command2 7ii7 the ,family of ,integrated ,targeting ,cells2 and 7iii7 the tactical dissemination and information sharing systems for the ,armed ,forces and allies of the ,united ,states1 including the ,mission ,partner ,environment and the ,maven ,smart ,system4 7#b7 ,objectives described ,the objectives described in this paragraph are the following-- 7,a7 to support the emphasis of the ,national ,defense ,strategy on adversary-specific deterrence postures2 7,b7 to support actions that can be taken within the period covered by the future-years defense program focused on-- 7i7 critical mission threads1 such as kinetic kill chains and non-kinetic effects chains2 and 7ii7 integrated concepts of operation2 7,c7 to support demonstrations and experimentation2 and 7,d7 to achieve the objectives of the ,joint ,all ,domain ,command and ,control ,strategy and ,implementation ,plan approved by the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,performance goals ,the ,deputy ,secretary1 the ,vice ,chairman1 and the commanders of such other combatant commands as may be designated by the ,deputy ,secretary shall seek to-- 7#a7 beginning in the third quarter of fiscal year #bjbc1 demonstrate new integrated mission threads on a regularly recurring basis multiple times each year2 and 7#b7 include such demonstrations1 as feasible1 in the ,rapid ,defense ,experimentation ,reserve campaign of experimentation1 ,valiant ,shield1 ,northern ,edge1 the ,large ,scale ,global ,exercise1 the quarterly ,scarlet ,dragon exercises1 the ,global ,information ,dominance ,experiments1 and annual force exercises in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,deputy ,secretary means the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the term ,family of ,integrated ,targeting ,cells means the ,maritime ,targeting ,cell-,afloat1 the ,maritime ,targeting ,cell-,expeditionary1 the ,tactical ,intelligence ,targeting ,access ,node1 ,tactical ,operations ,center ,medium_/,light1 and other interoperable command and control nodes that are able to task the collection of1 receive1 process1 and disseminate track and targeting information from many sensing systems in disconnected1 denied1 intermittent or limited bandwidth conditions4 7#c7 ,the term joint all domain command and control refers to the warfighting capabilities that support commander decision making at all echelons from campaigning to conflict1 across all domains1 and with partners1 to deliver information advantage4 7#d7 ,the term mission command is the employment of military operations through decentralized execution based upon mission-type orders and the intent of commanders4 7#e7 ,the terms mission thread1 kill chain1 and effects chain have the meanings given those terms in the publication of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering titled ,mission ,engineering ,guide and dated ,november #bjbj4 7#f7 ,the term ,vice ,chairman means the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 #iaf4 ,strategic management dashboard demonstration 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a demonstration of a strategic management dashboard to automate the data collection and data visualization of the primary management goals of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the strategic management dashboard demonstrated under subsection 7a7 includes the following3 7#a7 ,the capability for real-time monitoring of the performance of the ,department of ,defense in meeting the management goals of the ,department4 7#b7 ,an integrated analytics capability1 including the ability to dynamically add or upgrade new capabilities when needed4 7#c7 ,integration with the framework required by subsection 7c7 of section #abe;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for measuring the progress of the ,department toward covered elements of reform 7as defined in subsection 7d7 of that section74 7#d7 ,incorporation of the elements of the strategic management plan required by section #ijd7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act of ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #bbja71 as derived from automated data feeds from existing information systems and databases4 7#e7 ,incorporation of the elements of the most recent annual performance plan of the ,department required by section #aaae7;b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the most recent update on performance of the ,department required by section #aaaf of that title4 7#f7 ,use of artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to improve decision making and assessment relating to data analytics4 7#g7 ,adoption of leading and lagging indicators for key strategic management goals4 7c7 ,authorities 7#a7 ,in general ,in conducting the demonstration required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may use the authorities described in paragraph 7#b71 and such other authorities as the ,secretary considers appropriate-- 7,a7 to help accelerate the development of innovative technological or process approaches2 and 7,b7 to attract new entrants to solve the data management and visualization challenges of the ,department4 7#b7 ,authorities described ,the authorities described in this paragraph are the authorities provided under the following provisions of law3 7,a7 ,section #djbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7relating to prizes for advanced technology achievements74 7,b7 ,section #bag of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbb note7 7relating to science and technology activities to support business systems information technology acquisition programs74 7,c7 ,section #ijh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #abi;a note7 7relating to management innovation activities74 7d7 ,use of best practices ,in conducting the demonstration required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall leverage commercial best practices in management and leading research in management and data science4 7e7 ,strategic management dashboard defined ,in this section1 the term strategic management dashboard means a system for dynamically displaying management metrics1 performance goals1 and other information necessary for ,department of ,defense leadership to make strategic decisions related to the management of the ,department using modern1 commercial practices for data visualization and drawn from existing automated information systems available to the ,department4 #iag4 ,demonstration program for component content management systems 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbc1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 in coordination with the official designated under section #bch7;b7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #djfa71 shall complete a pilot program to demonstrate the application of component content management systems to a distinct set of data of the ,department4 7b7 ,selection of data set ,in selecting a distinct set of data of the ,department for purposes of the pilot program required by subsection 7a71 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall consult with1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 with respect to directives1 instructions1 and other regulatory documents of the ,department4 7#b7 ,the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,joint ,staff1 with respect to execution orders4 7#c7 ,the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the military departments1 with respect to technical manuals4 7#d7 ,the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 with respect to ,contract ,data ,requirements ,list documents4 7c7 ,authority to enter into contracts ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into contracts or other agreements with public or private entities to conduct studies and demonstration projects under the pilot program required by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,briefing required ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on plans to implement the pilot program required by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,component content management system defined ,in this section1 the term component content management system means any content management system that enables the management of content at a component level instead of at the document level4 #iah4 ,report on potential transition of all members of the ,space ,force into a single component 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the proposal of the ,air ,force to transition the ,space ,force into a single component 7in this section referred to as the ,space ,component7-- 7#a7 that consists of all members of the ,space ,force1 without regard to whether such a member is1 under laws in effect at the time of the report1 in the active or reserve component of the ,space ,force2 and 7#b7 in which such members may transfer between duty statuses more freely than would otherwise be allowed under the laws in effect at the time of the report4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a plan that describes any rules1 regulations1 policies1 guidance1 and statutory provisions that may be implemented to govern-- 7,a7 the ability of a member of the ,space ,component to transfer between duty statuses1 the number of members authorized to make such transfers1 and the timing of such transfers2 7,b7 the retirement of members of the ,space ,component1 including the determination of a member's eligibility for retirement and the calculation of the retirement benefits 7including benefits under laws administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs7 to which the member would be entitled based on a career consisting of service in duty statuses of the ,space ,component2 and 7,c7 the composition and operation of promotion selection boards with respect to members of the ,space ,component1 including the treatment of general officers by such boards4 7#b7 ,a comprehensive analysis of how such proposal may affect the ability of departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government 7including departments and agencies outside the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs7 to accurately calculate the pay or determine the benefits1 including health care benefits under chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to which a member or former member of the ,space ,component is entitled at any given time4 7#c7 ,draft legislative text1 prepared by the ,office of ,legislative ,counsel within the ,office of the ,general ,counsel of the ,department of ,defense1 that comprehensively sets forth all amendments and modifications to ,federal statutes needed to effectively implement the proposal described in subsection 7a71 including-- 7,a7 amendments and modifications to titles #aj1 #cg1 and #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 amendments and modifications to ,federal statutes outside of such titles2 and 7,c7 an analysis of each provision of ,federal statutory law that refers to the duty status of a member of an ,armed ,force1 or whether such member is in an active or reserve component1 and1 for each such provision-- 7i7 a written determination indicating whether such provision requires amendment or other modification to clarify its applicability to a member of the ,space ,component2 and 7ii7 if such an amendment or modification is required1 draft legislative text for such amendment or modification4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of-- 7,a7 exempting the proposed ,space ,component from the existing up or out system of officer career advancement first established by the amendments to title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 made by the ,defense ,officer ,personnel ,management ,act 7,public ,law #if-eac2 #id ,stat4 #bhce72 7,b7 combining active and reserve components in a new1 single ,space ,component and whether a similar outcome could be achieved using the existing active and reserve component frameworks with modest statutory changes to allow reserve officers to serve on sustained active duty2 and 7,c7 creating career flexibility for reserve members of the ,space ,component1 including in shifting retirement points earned from one year to the next and allowing members of the ,space ,component to move back and forth between active and reserve status for prolonged periods of time across a career4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the implications of the proposed reorganization of the ,space ,force on the development of space as a warfighting domain in the profession of arms1 particularly with respect to officer leadership1 development1 and stewardship of the profession4 7#f7 ,a determination of whether existing government ethics regulations are adequate to address potential conflicts of interest for ,space ,component officers who seek to move back and forth between sustained active duty and working for private sector organizations in the space industry as reserve officers in the ,space ,component4 7#g7 ,an analysis of the following3 7,a7 ,whether the proposed ,space ,component framework is consistent with the joint service requirements of chapter #ch of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,budgetary implications of the establishment of the ,space ,component4 7,c7 ,the nature of the relationship with private industry and civilian employers that would be required and consistent with professional ethics to successfully implement the ,space ,component4 7,d7 ,the effect of establishing a ,space ,component on diversity and inclusion within the ,space ,force4 ,x ,general ,provisions ,subtitle ,a--,financial ,matters ,sec4 #ajja4 ,general transfer authority4 ,sec4 #ajjb4 ,sense of ,congress relating to the corrective action plans review process4 ,sec4 #ajjc4 ,annual reports on budgetary effects of inflation4 ,subtitle ,b--,counterdrug ,activities ,sec4 #ajaa4 ,extension of authority to support a unified counterdrug and counterterrorism campaign in ,colombia4 ,subtitle ,c--,naval ,vessels and ,shipyards ,sec4 #ajba4 ,modification to annual naval vessel construction plan4 ,sec4 #ajbb4 ,navy consultation with ,marine ,corps on major decisions directly concerning ,marine ,corps amphibious force structure and capability4 ,sec4 #ajbc4 ,amphibious warship force structure4 ,sec4 #ajbd4 ,modification to limitation on decommissioning or inactivating battle force ships before end of expected service life4 ,sec4 #ajbe4 ,amphibious warfare ship assessment and requirements4 ,sec4 #ajbf4 ,battle force ship employment1 maintenance1 and manning baseline plans4 ,sec4 #ajbg4 ,withholding of certain information about sunken military crafts4 ,sec4 #ajbh4 ,business case analyses on disposition of certain ,government-owned dry-docks4 ,sec4 #ajbi4 ,prohibition on retirement of certain naval vessels4 ,subtitle ,d--,counterterrorism ,sec4 #ajca4 ,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 #ajcb4 ,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 #ajcc4 ,modification and 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 #ajcd4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control of ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 ,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous ,authorities and ,limitations ,sec4 #ajda4 ,submission of national defense strategy in classified and unclassified form4 ,sec4 #ajdb4 ,department of ,defense support for funerals and memorial events for ,members and former ,members of ,congress4 ,sec4 #ajdc4 ,modification of authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance4 ,sec4 #ajdd4 ,modification of provisions relating to anomalous health incidents4 ,sec4 #ajde4 ,security clearances for recently separated members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ajdf4 ,integrated and authenticated access to ,department of ,defense systems for certain congressional staff for oversight purposes4 ,sec4 #ajdg4 ,introduction of entities in transactions critical to national security4 ,sec4 #ajdh4 ,joint training pipeline between ,united ,states ,navy and ,royal ,australian ,navy4 ,sec4 #ajdi4 ,standardization of sectional barge construction for ,department of ,defense use on rivers and intercoastal waterways4 ,sec4 #ajej4 ,department of ,defense support for recently enacted commissions4 ,subtitle ,f--,studies and ,reports ,sec4 #ajea4 ,modification of annual report on unfunded priorities4 ,sec4 #ajeb4 ,congressional notification of military information support operations in the information environment4 ,sec4 #ajec4 ,modification and continuation of reporting requirement relating to humanitarian assistance4 ,sec4 #ajed4 ,briefing on ,global ,force ,management ,allocation ,plan4 ,sec4 #ajee4 ,report and budget details regarding ,operation ,spartan ,shield4 ,sec4 #ajef4 ,annual report on civilian casualties in connection with ,united ,states military operations4 ,sec4 #ajeg4 ,extension of certain reporting deadlines4 ,sec4 #ajeh4 ,extension and modification of reporting requirement regarding enhancement of information sharing and coordination of military training between ,department of ,homeland ,security and ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ajei4 ,continuation of requirement for annual report on ,national ,guard and reserve component equipment4 ,sec4 #ajfj4 ,modification of authority of ,secretary of ,defense to transfer excess aircraft to other departments of the ,federal ,government and authority to transfer excess aircraft to ,states4 ,sec4 #ajfa4 ,combatant command risk assessment for airborne intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance4 ,sec4 #ajfb4 ,study on military training routes and special use air space near wind turbines4 ,sec4 #ajfc4 ,annual reports on safety upgrades to the high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle fleets4 ,sec4 #ajfd4 ,department of ,defense delays in providing comments on ,government ,accountability ,office reports4 ,sec4 #ajfe4 ,justification for transfer or elimination of certain flying missions4 ,sec4 #ajff4 ,reports on ,united ,states military force presence in ,europe4 ,sec4 #ajfg4 ,report on ,department of ,defense practices regarding distinction between combatants and civilians in ,united ,states military operations4 ,sec4 #ajfh4 ,report on strategy and improvement of community engagement efforts of ,armed ,forces in ,hawaii4 ,sec4 #ajfi4 ,report on ,department of ,defense military capabilities in the ,caribbean4 ,sec4 #ajgj4 ,quarterly briefings on ,department of ,defense support for civil authorities to address immigration at the southwest border4 ,sec4 #ajga4 ,annual report on procurement of equipment by ,state and local governments through the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ajgb4 ,briefing on financial oversight of certain educational institutions receiving ,department of ,defense funds4 ,sec4 #ajgc4 ,report on effects of certain ethics requirements on ,department of ,defense hiring1 retention1 and operations4 ,sec4 #ajgd4 ,joint ,concept for ,competing4 ,sec4 #ajge4 ,analysis of feasibility and advisability of relocating major units of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces to certain ,european countries4 ,sec4 #ajgf4 ,report on effects of strategic competitor naval facilities in ,africa4 ,subtitle ,g--,other ,matters ,sec4 #ajha4 ,technical and conforming amendments4 ,sec4 #ajhb4 ,department of ,defense ,civilian ,protection ,center of ,excellence4 ,sec4 #ajhc4 ,ronald ,v4 ,dellums ,memorial ,fellowship in ,,stem4 ,sec4 #ajhd4 ,amendment to memorial for members of the ,armed ,forces killed in attack on ,hamid ,karzai ,international ,airport4 ,sec4 #ajhe4 ,public availability of cost of certain military operations4 ,sec4 #ajhf4 ,combating military reliance on ,russian energy4 ,sec4 #ajhg4 ,establishment of joint force headquarters in area of operations of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 ,sec4 #ajhh4 ,national tabletop exercise4 ,sec4 #ajhi4 ,personnel supporting the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict4 ,sec4 #ajij4 ,sense of ,congress on redesignation of the ,africa ,center for ,strategic ,studies as the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,center for ,africa ,strategic ,studies4 ,sec4 #ajia4 ,integration of electronic warfare into ,tier #a and ,tier #b joint training exercises4 ,sec4 #ajib4 ,national ,commission on the ,future of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #ajic4 ,dynamic airspace pilot program4 ,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 #bjbc 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 #f1jjj1jjj1jjj4 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 ,sense of ,congress relating to the corrective action plans review process ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 should-- 7#a7 take appropriate steps to improve the corrective action plans review process1 including by linking notices of findings and recommendations with the corrective action plans to address such notices2 and 7#b7 update ,department of ,defense guidance to instruct the ,department and its components to document root cause analysis when needed to address deficiencies auditors have identified4 #ajjc4 ,annual reports on budgetary effects of inflation 7a7 ,annual report ,not later than #cj days after the date of the submission of the ,president's budget for a fiscal year under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall deliver to the congressional defense committees a report on observed and anticipated budgetary effects related to inflation1 including-- 7#a7 for each ,department of ,defense appropriation account-- 7,a7 the amount appropriated for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which the report is submitted1 the amount appropriated for the fiscal year during which the report is submitted1 and the amount requested for the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted2 7,b7 the relevant inflation index applied to each such account at the time of the budget submission for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which the report is submitted1 the fiscal year during which the report is submitted1 and the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted2 7,c7 the actual inflationary budgetary effects on each such account for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which the report is submitted2 7,d7 the estimated inflationary budgetary effects for the fiscal year during which the report is submitted and the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted2 and 7,e7 a calculation of estimated budgetary effects due to inflation using the estimated indices for the fiscal year during which the report is submitted compared to the estimated indices for the fiscal year for the budget is submitted4 7#b7 for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which the report is submitted1 the fiscal year during which the report is submitted1 and the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted1 a summary of any requests for equitable adjustment1 exercising of economic price adjustment 7hereinafter referred to as ,,epa7 clauses1 or bilateral contract modifications to include an ,,epa1 including the contract type and fiscal year and the type and amount of appropriated funds used for the contract2 7#c7 a summary of any methodological changes in ,department of ,defense cost estimation practices for inflationary budgetary effects for the fiscal year during which the report is submitted and the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted2 and 7#d7 any other matters the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7b7 ,periodic briefing ,not later than #fj days after the conclusion of the ,department of ,defense budget mid-year review1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on-- 7#a7 any changes in the observed or anticipated inflation indices included in the report required under subsection 7a72 7#b7 any actions taken by the ,department of ,defense to respond to changes discussed in such report1 with specific dollar value figures2 and 7#c7 any requests for equitable adjustment received by the ,department of ,defense1 economic price adjustment clauses exercised1 or bilateral contract modifications to include an ,,epa made since the submission of the report required under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,termination ,the requirement to submit a report under subsection 7a7 and the requirement to provide a briefing under subsection 7b7 shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,b ,counterdrug ,activities #ajaa4 ,extension of authority to support a unified counterdrug and counterterrorism campaign in ,colombia ,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 #ajjg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #ahhi71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbe2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbe2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,annual report on plan ,colombia ,not later than #cj days after the end of each fiscal year from #bjbc to #bjbe1 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 that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the threat to ,colombia from narcotics trafficking and activities by organizations designated as foreign terrorist organizations under section #bai7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi7;a774 7#b7 ,a description of the plan of the ,government of ,colombia for the unified campaign described in subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,a description of the activities supported using the authority provided by subsection 7a74 7#d7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the activities described in paragraph 7#c7 in addressing the threat described in paragraph 7#a74 4 ,c ,naval ,vessels and ,shipyards #ajba4 ,modification to annual naval vessel construction plan ,section #bca7;b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,j7 ,for any class of battle force ship for which the procurement of the final ship of the class is proposed in the relevant future-years defense program submitted under section #bba of this title-- 7i7 a description of the expected specific effects on the ,navy shipbuilding industrial base of-- 7,i7 the termination of the production program for the ship and the transition to a new or modified production program1 or 7,,ii7 the termination of the production program for the ship without a new or modified production program to replace it2 and 7ii7 in the case of any such production program for which a replacement production program is proposed1 a detailed schedule for the replacement production program with planned decision points1 solicitations1 and contract awards4 4 #ajbb4 ,navy consultation with ,marine ,corps on major decisions directly concerning ,marine ,corps amphibious force structure and capability 7a7 ,in general ,section #hjbf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or amphibious force structure and capability after ,marine ,corps aviation4 7b7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,section heading ,the heading of such section is amended by inserting or amphibious force structure and capability after aviation4 7#b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #hjc of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #hjbf and inserting the following new item3 #hjbf4 ,consultation with ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps on major decisions directly concerning ,marine ,corps aviation or amphibious force structure and capability4 4 #ajbc4 ,amphibious warship force structure ,section #hjfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by inserting and not less than #ca operational amphibious warfare ships1 of which not less than #aj shall be amphibious assault ships before the period2 and 7,b7 in the second sentence-- 7i7 by inserting or amphibious warfare ship before includes2 and 7ii7 by inserting or amphibious warfare ship before that is temporarily unavailable2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,in this section1 the term amphibious warfare ship means a ship that is classified as an amphibious assault ship 7general purpose7 7,,lha71 an amphibious assault ship 7multi-purpose7 7,,lhd71 an amphibious transport dock 7,,lpd71 or a dock landing ship 7,,lsd74 4 #ajbd4 ,modification to limitation on decommissioning or inactivating battle force ships before end of expected service life 7a7 ,in general ,section #hfgh;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting by not later than three days after the date on which the ,president submits the budget materials under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca for the fiscal year in which such waiver is sought after such ship2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking such certification was submitted and inserting the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for such fiscal year is enacted4 7b7 ,no effect on certain ships ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 do not apply to a battle force ship 7as such term is defined in section #hfgh;a7e77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 that is proposed to be decommissioned or inactivated during fiscal year #bjbc4 #ajbe4 ,amphibious warfare ship assessment and requirements ,section #hfie of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,amphibious warfare ships ,in preparing each assessment and requirement under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps shall be specifically responsible for developing the requirements relating to amphibious warfare ships4 4 #ajbf4 ,battle force ship employment1 maintenance1 and manning baseline plans 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #hfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hfif4 ,battle force ship employment1 maintenance1 and manning baseline plans 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #de days after the date of the delivery of the first ship in a new class of battle force ships1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the employment1 maintenance1 and manning baseline plans for the class1 including a description of the following3 7#a7 ,the sustainment and maintenance plans for the class that encompass the number of years the class is expected to be in service1 including-- 7,a7 the allocation of maintenance tasks among organizational1 intermediate1 depot1 or other activities2 7,b7 the planned duration and interval of maintenance for all depot-level maintenance availabilities2 and 7,c7 the planned duration and interval of drydock maintenance periods4 7#b7 ,any contractually required integrated logistics support deliverables for the ship1 including technical manuals1 and an identification of-- 7,a7 the deliverables provided to the ,government on or before the delivery date2 and 7,b7 the deliverables not provided to the ,government on or before the delivery date and the expected dates those deliverables will be provided to the ,government4 7#c7 ,the planned maintenance system for the ship1 including-- 7,a7 the elements of the system1 including maintenance requirement cards1 completed on or before the delivery date2 7,b7 the elements of the system not completed on or before the delivery date and the expected completion date of those elements2 and 7,c7 the plans to complete planned maintenance from the delivery date until all elements of the system have been completed4 7#d7 ,the coordinated shipboard allowance list for the class1 including-- 7,a7 the items on the list onboard on or before the delivery date2 and 7,b7 the items on the list not onboard on or before the delivery date and the expected arrival date of those items4 7#e7 ,the ship manpower document for the class1 including-- 7,a7 the number of officers by grade and designator2 and 7,b7 the number of enlisted personnel by rate and rating4 7#f7 ,the personnel billets authorized for the ship for the fiscal year in which the ship is delivered and each of the four fiscal years thereafter1 including-- 7,a7 the number of officers by grade and designator2 and 7,b7 the number of enlisted personnel by rate and rating4 7#g7 ,programmed funding for manning and end strength on the ship for the fiscal year in which the ship is delivered and each of the four fiscal years thereafter1 including-- 7,a7 the number of officers by grade and designator2 and 7,b7 the number of enlisted personnel by rate and rating4 7#h7 ,personnel assigned to the ship on the delivery date1 including-- 7,a7 the number of officers by grade and designator2 and 7,b7 the number of enlisted personnel by rate and rating4 7#i7 ,for each critical hull1 mechanical1 electrical1 propulsion1 and combat system of the class as so designated by the ,senior ,technical ,authority pursuant to section #hffi;b7c77#b77;,c7 of this title1 the following3 7,a7 ,the ,government-provided training available for personnel assigned to the ship at the time of delivery1 including the nature1 objectives1 duration1 and location of the training4 7,b7 ,the contractor-provided training available for personnel assigned to the ship at the time of delivery1 including the nature1 objectives1 duration1 and location of the training4 7,c7 ,plans to adjust how the training described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 will be provided to personnel after delivery1 including the nature and timeline of those adjustments4 7#aj7 ,the notional employment schedule of the ship for each month of the fiscal year in which the ship is delivered and each of the four fiscal years thereafter1 including an identification of time spent in the following phases3 7,a7 ,basic4 7,b7 ,integrated or advanced4 7,c7 ,deployment4 7,d7 ,maintenance4 7,e7 ,sustainment4 7b7 ,notification required ,not less than #cj days before implementing a significant change to the baseline plans described in subsection 7a7 or any subsequent significant change1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees written notification of the change1 including for each such change the following3 7#a7 ,an explanation of the change4 7#b7 ,the desired outcome4 7#c7 ,the rationale4 7#d7 ,the duration4 7#e7 ,the operational effects4 7#f7 ,the budgetary effects1 including-- 7,a7 for the year in which the change is made2 7,b7 over the five years thereafter2 and 7,c7 over the expected service life of the relevant class of battle force ships4 7#g7 ,the personnel effects1 including-- 7,a7 for the year in which the change is made2 7,b7 over the five years thereafter2 and 7,c7 over the expected service life of the relevant class of battle force ships4 7#h7 ,the sustainment and maintenance effects1 including-- 7,a7 for the year in which the change is made2 7,b7 over the five years thereafter2 and 7,c7 over the expected service life of the relevant class of battle force ships4 7c7 ,treatment of certain ships 7#a7 ,for the purposes of this section1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall treat as the first ship in a new class of battle force ships the following3 7,a7 ,u4,s4,s4 ,john ,f4 ,kennedy 7,,cvn-#gi74 7,b7 ,u4,s4,s4 ,michael ,monsoor 7,,ddg-#ajja74 7,c7 ,u4,s4,s4 ,jack ,h4 ,lucas 7,,ddg-#abe74 7#b7 ,for each ship described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,senior ,technical ,authority shall identify critical systems for the purposes of subsection 7a77#i74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term battle force ship means the following3 7,a7 ,a commissioned ,united ,states ,ship warship capable of contributing to combat operations4 7,b7 ,a ,united ,states ,naval ,ship that contributes directly to ,navy warfighting or support missions4 7#b7 ,the term delivery has the meaning provided for in section #hfga of this title4 7#c7 ,the term ,senior ,technical ,authority has the meaning provided for in section #hffi;b of this title4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #hfc of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #hfif4 ,battle force ship employment1 maintenance1 and manning baseline plans4 4 #ajbg4 ,withholding of certain information about sunken military crafts ,section #adjf of the ,sunken ,military ,craft ,act 7title ,,xiv of ,public ,law #ajh-cge2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7j7 ,withholding of certain information ,pursuant to subparagraphs 7,a77ii7 and 7,b7 of section #eeb7;b77#c7 of title #e ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary concerned may withhold from public disclosure information and data about the location or related artifacts of a sunken military craft under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary1 if such disclosure would increase the risk of the unauthorized disturbance of one or more sunken military craft4 4 #ajbh4 ,business case analyses on disposition of certain ,government-owned dry-docks 7a7 ,,afdm-#aj ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees the results of a business case analysis for ,auxiliary ,floating ,dock1 ,medium-#aj 7in this section referred to as ,,afdm-#aj7 that compares the following options3 7#a7 ,the continued use of ,,afdm-#aj1 in the same location and under the same lease authorities in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,the relocation of ,,afdm-#aj to ,naval ,station ,everett1 including all infrastructure support requirement costs and anticipated operating costs4 7#c7 ,the relocation and use of ,,afdm-#aj in alternate locations under the same lease authorities in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including all infrastructure support requirement costs and anticipated operating costs4 7#d7 ,the relocation and use of ,,afdm-#aj in alternate locations under alternative lease authorities4 7#e7 ,the conveyance of ,,afdm-#aj at a fair market rate to an appropriate non-,government entity with expertise in the non-nuclear ship repair industry4 7#f7 ,such other options as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7b7 ,graving dock at ,naval ,base1 ,san ,diego ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees the results of a business case analysis for the ,government-owned graving dock at ,naval ,base ,san ,diego1 ,california1 that compares the following options3 7#a7 ,the continued use of such graving dock1 in accordance with the utilization strategy described in the ,may #be1 #bjbb report to ,congress entitled ,navy ,dry ,dock ,strategy for ,surface ,ship ,maintenance and ,repair4 7#b7 ,such other options as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,matters for evaluation ,the business case analyses required under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall each include an evaluation of each of the following3 7#a7 ,the extent to which the ,secretary plans to execute a consistent and balanced docking strategy that ensures the health of private sector maintenance and repair capability and capacity4 7#b7 ,legal1 regulatory1 and other requirements applicable to each of the options considered under each such analysis1 including environmental documentation1 and the effect that such requirements are projected to have on the cost and schedule of such option4 7#c7 ,the extent to which the ,secretary is considering adding dry dock capacity1 including an analysis of the projected cost of adding such capacity and the potential effects of adding such capacity on private sector repair and maintenance facilities4 7#d7 ,the projected use by the ,navy of ,government and non-,government dry docks assets through fiscal year #bjbg4 7#e7 ,for each option considered under each such analysis1 the projected implementation timeline and costs4 7#f7 ,for each option considered under each such analysis1 the relative maintenance capacity and output4 #ajbi4 ,prohibition on retirement of certain naval vessels 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbc may be obligated or expended to retire1 prepare to retire1 or place in storage-- 7#a7 any of the naval vessels referred to in subsection 7b72 or 7#b7 more than four ,littoral ,combat ,ships4 7b7 ,naval vessels ,the naval vessels referred to in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,,uss ,vicksburg 7,,cg #fi74 7#b7 ,,uss ,germantown 7,,lsd #db74 7#c7 ,,uss ,gunston ,hall 7,,lsd #dd74 7#d7 ,,uss ,tortuga 7,,lsd #df74 7#e7 ,,uss ,ashland 7,,lsd #dh74 7#f7 ,,usns ,montford ,point 7,t-,,esd #a74 7#g7 ,,usns ,john ,glenn 7,t-,,esd #b74 7c7 ,littoral ,combat ,ships ,in the case of any ,littoral ,combat ,ship that is retired1 prepared to retire1 or placed in storage using funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that such vessel is evaluated for potential transfer to the military forces of a nation that is an ally or partner of the ,united ,states4 ,d ,counterterrorism #ajca4 ,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-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aiec71 as most recently amended by section #ajcc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aija71 is further amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 #ajcb4 ,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-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aied71 as most recently amended by section #ajcd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aija71 is further amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 #ajcc4 ,modification and 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-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aied71 as most recently amended by section #ajcb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aija71 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraph3 7#a7 ,afghanistan4 4 #ajcd4 ,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 most recently amended by section #ajce of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aija71 is further amended by striking #bjbb and inserting #bjbc4 ,e ,miscellaneous ,authorities and ,limitations #ajda4 ,submission of national defense strategy in classified and unclassified form ,section #aac7;g77#a77;,d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking in classified form with an unclassified summary4 and inserting in both classified and unclassified form4 ,the unclassified form may not be a summary of the classified document44 #ajdb4 ,department of ,defense support for funerals and memorial events for ,members and former ,members of ,congress 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #acj the following new section3 #acj;a4 ,department of ,defense support for funerals and memorial events for ,members and former ,members of ,congress 7a7 ,support for funerals ,subject to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense may provide such support as the ,secretary considers appropriate for a funeral or memorial event for a ,member or former ,member of ,congress1 including support with respect to transportation to and from such a funeral or memorial event1 in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,requests for support2 ,secretary determination ,the ,secretary may provide support under this section-- 7#a7 upon request from the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,minority ,leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,majority ,leader of the ,senate1 or the ,minority ,leader of the ,senate2 or 7#b7 if the ,secretary determines such support is necessary to carry out duties or responsibilities of the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,use of funds ,the ,secretary may use funds authorized to be appropriated for operation and maintenance to provide support under this section4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #acj the following new item3 #acj;a4 ,department of ,defense support for funerals and memorial events for ,members and former ,members of ,congress4 4 #ajdc4 ,modification of authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance 7a7 ,location of assistance ,section #djg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking carry out and inserting provide2 and 7ii7 by striking in a country and inserting to a country2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking in which the activities are to be carried out and inserting to which the assistance is to be provided2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking in which and inserting to which2 and 7ii7 by striking carried out and inserting provided2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking carried out in and inserting provided to2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking in which and inserting to which2 and 7ii7 by striking carried out and inserting provided2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking in carrying out such assistance in each such country and inserting in providing such assistance to each such country4 7b7 ,expenses ,subsection 7c7 of such section #djg is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,travel1 transportation1 and subsistence expenses of foreign personnel to attend training provided by the ,department of ,defense under this section4 2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#c74 7c7 ,report ,subsection 7d7 of such section #djg1 as amended by subsection 7a77#b7 of this section1 is further amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking include in the annual report under section #dja of this title a separate discussion of and inserting submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on4 #ajdd4 ,modification of provisions relating to anomalous health incidents 7a7 ,cross-functional team ,section #iaj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and any other and all that follows through necessary2 and and inserting 1 including the causation1 attribution1 mitigation1 identification1 and treatment for such incidents22 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting and deconflict after integrate2 7ii7 by striking agency and inserting agencies2 and 7iii7 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 any other efforts regarding such incidents that the ,secretary considers appropriate4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#b71 by striking #ij days and all that follows through of enactment and inserting ,march #a1 #bjbc1 and not less frequently than once every #ahj days thereafter until ,march #a1 #bjbf4 7b7 ,access to certain facilities of ,department of ,defense ,section #gcb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #agig2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,united ,states ,government employees and their family members and inserting covered individuals2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking employees of the ,united ,states ,government and their family members who and inserting covered individuals whom2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking employees from those agencies and their family members and inserting covered individuals2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking employees of the ,united ,states ,government and their family members and inserting covered individuals2 and 7,b7 by striking subject to an agreement by the employing agency and the consent of the employee and inserting subject to the consent of the covered individual and1 if applicable1 an agreement with the employing agency2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,covered individuals defined ,in this section1 the term covered individuals means-- 7#a7 current and former employees of the ,united ,states ,government and their family members2 and 7#b7 current and former members of the ,armed ,forces and their family members4 4 #ajde4 ,security clearances for recently separated members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,improvements 7#a7 ,in general ,no later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence when acting as the ,security ,executive ,agent1 shall establish a process to-- 7,a7 determine1 on the date on which a covered individual separates from the ,armed ,forces or the ,department of ,defense 7as the case may be71 whether the covered individual held an eligibility to access classified information or to occupy a sensitive position immediately prior to such separation and requires an eligibility of an equal or lower level for employment as a covered contractor1 except as provided in subsection 7b72 7,b7 ensure that the re-establishment of trust of a covered individual's eligibility to occupy a sensitive position takes place expeditiously1 in accordance with applicable laws1 ,executive ,orders1 or ,security ,executive ,agent policy2 and 7,c7 ensure that any additional security processing required to re-establish trust to reinstate a covered individual's eligibility to access classified information or occupy a sensitive position takes place expeditiously4 7#b7 ,coast ,guard ,in the case of a member of the ,armed ,forces who is a member of the ,coast ,guard1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out paragraph 7#a7 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7b7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply with respect to a covered individual-- 7,a7 whose previously held security clearance is1 or was as of the date of separation of the covered individual1 under review as a result of one or more potentially disqualifying factors or conditions that have not been fully investigated or mitigated2 or 7,b7 in the case of a member of the ,armed ,forces1 who separated from the ,armed ,forces under other than honorable conditions4 7#b7 ,clarification of review exception ,the exception specified in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall not apply with respect to a routine periodic reinvestigation or a continuous vetting investigation in which no potentially disqualifying factors or conditions have been found4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered contractor means an individual who is employed by an entity that carries out work under a contract with the ,department of ,defense or an element of the intelligence community4 7#b7 ,the term covered individual means a former member of the ,armed ,forces or a former civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,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 #ajdf4 ,integrated and authenticated access to ,department of ,defense systems for certain congressional staff for oversight purposes 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop processes and procedures under which the ,secretary shall issue access tokens to staff of the congressional defense committees to facilitate the performance of required congressional oversight activities4 ,such access tokens shall-- 7#a7 provide designated and authenticated staff with access to designated ,department of ,defense information systems1 including-- 7,a7 the reporting system described in section #hje7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 that will replace the ,selected ,acquisition ,report requirements under section #dcea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 the process referred to in section #ijh of the ,william 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc7 that is used by the ,department of ,defense to identify reports to ,congress required by annual national defense authorization ,acts1 assign responsibility for preparation of such reports1 and manage the completion and delivery of such reports to ,congress2 and 7#b7 to the extent feasible1 be integrated with the provision of ,pentagon ,facilities ,alternative ,credentials4 7b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary shall implement the processes and procedures developed under subsection 7a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,interim briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of the ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees an interim briefing on the status of the processes and procedures required to be developed under subsection 7a71 including any updates to applicable policies1 instructions1 and guidance issued by the ,department4 #ajdg4 ,introduction of entities in transactions critical to national security 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may facilitate the introduction of entities for the purpose of discussing a covered transaction that the ,secretary has determined is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,covered transaction defined ,the term covered transaction means a transaction that the ,secretary has reason to believe would likely involve an entity affiliated with a strategic competitor unless an alternative transaction were to occur4 #ajdh4 ,joint training pipeline between ,united ,states ,navy and ,royal ,australian ,navy 7a7 ,exchange program ,beginning in #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 may carry out an exchange program for ,australian submarine officers to implement one or more agreements entered into under the enhanced trilateral security partnership referred to as ,,aukus4 ,under such a program1 to the extent consistent with one or more ,,aukus agreements-- 7#a7 a minimum of two ,australian submarine officers may participate in the ,united ,states ,navy officer training program for officers who are assigned to duty on nuclear powered submarines2 and 7#b7 following the successful completion of all aspects of such training1 such officers may be assigned to duty on an operational ,united ,states submarine4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on a notional exchange program for ,australian submarine officers that includes initial1 follow-on1 and recurring training that could be provided to ,australian submarine officers in order prepare such officers for command of nuclear-powered ,australian submarines4 #ajdi4 ,standardization of sectional barge construction for ,department of ,defense use on rivers and intercoastal waterways ,with respect to the procurement of a sectional barge for the ,department of ,defense on or after ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7#a7 ensure the solicitation for such sectional barge includes a requirement for a design that has been approved by the ,american ,bureau of ,shipping1 using its rule set for building and classing steel vessels1 for service on rivers and intercoastal waterways2 or 7#b7 prioritize prime contractors that are in compliance with ,,iso #ijja3bjae of the ,international ,organization for ,standardization 7or successor standard7 in awarding contracts pursuant to such procurement4 #ajej4 ,department of ,defense support for recently enacted commissions 7a7 ,assistance from ,department of ,defense ,at the request of a covered commission1 the ,secretary of ,defense may provide to the covered commission1 on a reimbursable basis1 such services1 funds1 facilities1 staff1 and other support services as necessary for the performance of the functions of the commission4 ,amounts provided to a covered commission pursuant to this section may be provided from amounts appropriated for the ,department of ,defense1 as provided in advance in appropriations ,acts4 7b7 ,covered ,commission defined ,in this section1 the term covered commission means a commission established pursuant to any of the following sections of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha73 7#a7 ,section #ajjd 7,commission on ,planning1 ,programming1 ,budgeting1 and ,execution ,reform74 7#b7 section #ajia 7,national ,security ,commission on ,emerging ,biotechnology74 7#c7 section #ajid 7,afghanistan ,war ,commission74 7#d7 section #ajie 7,commission on the ,national ,defense ,strategy74 7#e7 section #afhg 7,congressional ,commission on the ,strategic ,posture of the ,united ,states74 ,f ,studies and ,reports #ajea4 ,modification of annual report on unfunded priorities ,section #bbb;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking to be achieved and inserting outlined in the national defense strategy required under section #aac7;g7 of this title and the ,national ,military ,strategy required under section #aci7;b7 of this title to be advanced2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,a detailed assessment of each specific risk that would be reduced in executing the national defense strategy required under section #aac7;g7 of this title and the ,national ,military ,strategy required under section #aci7;b7 of this title if such priority is funded 7whether in whole or in part74 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting according to the amount of risk reduced after priority2 7#b7 by adding redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection 7d73 7d7 ,prioritization ,not later than #aj days after the receipt of the all of the reports referred to in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that prioritizes each specific unfunded priority across all unfunded priorities submitted by officers specified in 7b7 according to the risk reduced in executing the national defense strategy required under section #aac7;g7 of this title and the ,national ,military ,strategy required under section #aci7;b7 of this title4 4 #ajeb4 ,congressional notification of military information support operations in the information environment 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ai of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cih4 ,military information support operations in information environment 7a7 ,congressional notification requirement 7#a7 ,not later than #dh hours after the execution of any new military information support operation plan 7in this section referred to as a ,,miso plan7 approved by the commander of a combatant command1 or any change in scope of any existing ,,miso plan1 including any underlying ,,miso supporting plan1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall promptly submit to the congressional defense committees notice in writing of such approval or execution of change in scope4 7#b7 ,a notification under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a ,,miso plan shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the military information support operation program 7in this section referred to as a ,,miso program7 supported by the ,,miso plan4 7,b7 ,a description of the objectives of the ,,miso plan4 7,c7 ,a description of the intended target audience for military information support operation activities under the ,,miso plan4 7,d7 ,a description of the tactics1 techniques1 and procedures to be used in executing the ,,miso plan4 7,e7 ,a description of the personnel engaged in supporting or facilitating the operation4 7,f7 ,the amount of funding anticipated to be obligated and expended to execute the ,,miso plan during the current and subsequent fiscal years4 7,g7 ,the expected duration and desired outcome of the ,,miso plan4 7,h7 ,any other elements the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the congressional defense committees are notified promptly of any unauthorized disclosure of a clandestine military support operation covered by this section4 ,a notification under this subsection may be verbal or written1 but in the event of a verbal notification1 the ,secretary shall provide a written notification by not later than #dh hours after the provision of the verbal notification4 7b7 ,annual report ,not later than #ij days after the last day of any fiscal year during which the ,secretary conducts a ,,miso plan1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on all such ,,miso plans conducted during such fiscal year4 ,such report shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a list of each ,,miso program and the combatant command responsible for the program4 7#b7 ,for each ,,miso plan-- 7,a7 a description of the plan and any supporting plans1 including the objectives for the plan2 7,b7 a description of the intended target audience for the activities carried out under the plan and the means of distribution2 and 7,c7 the cost of executing the plan4 7c7 ,prohibition on clandestine operations designed to influence opinions and politics in ,united ,states ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense for any fiscal year may be used to conduct a clandestine military information support operation that is designed to influence-- 7#a7 any political process taking place in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the opinions of ,united ,states persons2 7#c7 ,united ,states policies2 or 7#d7 media produced by ,united ,states entities for ,united ,states persons4 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 #cih4 ,military information support operations in information environment4 4 #ajec4 ,modification and continuation of reporting requirement relating to humanitarian assistance 7a7 ,modification ,section #befa7;c77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking relief and inserting assistance2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 and inserting the following new subparagraphs3 7,b7 ,a comprehensive list of humanitarian assistance efforts for which support was provided under this section1 disaggregated by foreign partner country1 amount obligated1 and purpose specified in subsection 7b74 7,c7 ,a description of the manner in which such efforts address-- 7i7 the humanitarian needs of the foreign partner country2 and 7ii7 ,department of ,defense objectives and broader ,united ,states national security objectives4 7,d7 ,a description of any transfer of nonlethal excess supplies of the ,department of ,defense made available for humanitarian relief purposes under section #beeg of this title1 including1 for each such transfer-- 7i7 the date of the transfer2 7ii7 the entity to which the transfer is made2 and 7iii7 the quantity of items transferred4 4 7b7 ,continuation of reporting requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ajhj7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ajjj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note7 does not apply to the report required to be submitted to ,congress under section #befa7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,conforming repeal ,section #ajfa7;c7 of ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note7 is amended by striking paragraph 7#dh74 #ajed4 ,briefing on ,global ,force ,management ,allocation ,plan ,section #ajgd7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,for each major modification to global force allocation made during the preceding fiscal year that deviated from the ,global ,force ,management ,allocation ,plan for that fiscal year-- 7,a7 an analysis of the costs of such modification2 7,b7 an assessment of the risks associated with such modification1 including strategic risks1 operational risks1 and risks to readiness2 and 7,c7 a description of any strategic trade-offs associated with such modification4 4 #ajee4 ,report and budget details regarding ,operation ,spartan ,shield ,section #abbe7;b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#aa72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f71 the following new paragraphs3 7#g7 a list of all countries in which ,task ,force ,spartan operated during the prior fiscal year2 7#h7 a description of activities conducted pursuant to the operation to build the military readiness of partner forces during the prior fiscal year1 including-- 7,a7 training exercises2 7,b7 joint exercises2 and 7,c7 bilateral or multilateral exchanges2 7#i7 an assessment of the extent to which the activities described in paragraph 7#h7 improved-- 7,a7 the military readiness of such partner forces2 7,b7 the national security of the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 the national security of allies and partners of the ,united ,states2 7#aj7 a description of criteria used to make the assessment required under paragraph 7#i72 and 4 #ajef4 ,annual report on civilian casualties in connection with ,united ,states military operations 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajeg7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking that were confirmed1 or reasonably suspected1 to have resulted in civilian casualties and inserting that resulted in civilian casualties that have been confirmed or are reasonably suspected to have occurred2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 including1 to the extent practicable1 the closest town1 city1 or identifiable place after location2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting before the period the following3 1 including the specific justification or use of authority for each strike conducted2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 formulated as a range1 if necessary1 and including1 to the extent practicable1 information regarding the number of men1 women1 and children involved2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,f7 ,a summary of the determination of each completed civilian casualty assessment or investigation4 7,g7 ,for each assessment or investigation of an incident that resulted in civilian casualties-- 7i7 whether the ,department conducted any witness interviews or site visits occurred1 and if not1 an explanation of why not2 and 7ii7 whether information pertaining to the incident that was collected by one or more non-governmental entities was considered1 if such information exists4 2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following new paragraph 7#d73 7#d7 ,a description of any new or updated civilian harm policies and procedures implemented by the ,department of ,defense4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this section shall apply as follows3 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to a report submitted on or after ,may #a1 #bjbd4 7#b7 ,the amendments made by subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#b7 shall apply with respect to a report submitted after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ajeg4 ,extension of certain reporting deadlines 7a7 ,commission on ,planning1 ,programming1 ,budgeting1 and ,execution ,reform ,section #ajjd7;g7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #ahhf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,february #f1 #bjbc and inserting ,august #f1 #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,september #a1 #bjbc and inserting ,march #a1 #bjbd4 7b7 ,national ,security ,commission on ,emerging ,biotechnology ,section #ajia7;g7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aica7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #b years after and inserting #c years after2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #a year after and inserting #b years after4 7c7 ,commission on the ,national ,defense ,strategy ,section #ajie7;g7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aide7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking one year after and inserting two years after2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #ahj days after and inserting one year after4 7d7 ,congressional ,commission on the ,strategic ,posture of the ,united ,states ,section #afhg7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #babh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbb and inserting ,july #ca1 #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #ahj days after and inserting one year after4 #ajeh4 ,extension and modification of reporting requirement regarding enhancement of information sharing and coordination of military training between ,department of ,homeland ,security and ,department of ,defense ,section #ajad7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b77iv7-- 7,a7 by striking 7iii7-- and inserting 7iii71 the following32 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subclauses3 7,,viii7 ,the methodology used for making cost estimates in the evaluation of a request for assistance4 7,,ix7 ,the extent to which the fulfillment of the request for assistance affected readiness of the ,armed ,forces1 including members of the reserve components4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 #ajei4 ,continuation of requirement for annual report on ,national ,guard and reserve component equipment 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajhj7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ajjj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note7 does not apply to the report required to be submitted to ,congress under section #ajeda of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,conforming repeal ,section #ajfa7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh72 #acj ,stat4 #bdjb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note7 is amended by striking paragraph 7#fb74 #ajfj4 ,modification of authority of ,secretary of ,defense to transfer excess aircraft to other departments of the ,federal ,government and authority to transfer excess aircraft to ,states ,section #ajia of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #begf note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and to ,states after ,federal ,government2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 in the first sentence1 by striking and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for use by the ,forest ,service and the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard and inserting for use by the ,forest ,service1 to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for use by the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard1 and to the ,governor of a ,state2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard as a suitable platform to carry out their respective missions and inserting 1 the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard1 or the ,governor of a ,state1 as the case may be1 as a suitable platform to carry out wildfire suppression1 search and rescue1 or emergency operations pertaining to wildfires2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 in the case of aircraft to be transferred to the ,governor of a ,state1 acceptable for use by the ,state1 as determined by the ,governor4 2 7#d7 by striking subsection 7c72 7#e7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7g7 as subsections 7c7 through 7f71 respectively2 7#f7 in subsection 7c71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking up to seven2 and 7ii7 by inserting the ,governor of a ,state or to after offered to2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,expiration of right of refusal ,a right of refusal afforded the ,secretary of ,agriculture or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security under paragraph 7#a7 with regards to an aircraft shall expire upon official notice of such ,secretary to the ,secretary of ,defense that such ,secretary declines such aircraft4 2 7#g7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or to the ,governor of a ,state after the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking wildfire suppression purposes and inserting purposes of wildfire suppression1 search and rescue1 or emergency operations pertaining to wildfires2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 search and rescue1 emergency operations pertaining to wildfires1 after efforts2 and 7ii7 by inserting or ,governor of the ,state1 as the case may be1 after ,secretary of ,agriculture2 7#h7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated1 by striking or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and inserting 1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 or the ,governor of a ,state2 7#i7 in subsection 7f71 as so redesignated1 by striking and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and inserting 1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 or the ,governor of the ,state to which such aircraft is transferred using only ,state funds2 and 7#aj7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,reporting ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbb1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on aircraft transferred1 during the fiscal year preceding the date of such report1 to-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 or the ,governor of a ,state under this section2 7#b7 the chief executive officer of a ,state under section #aab of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #abe ,stat4 #acah72 or 7#c7 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force or the ,secretary of ,agriculture under section #ajih of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #abg ,stat4 #hha74 4 #ajfa4 ,combatant command risk assessment for airborne intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits to ,congress the materials in support of the budget for any fiscal year1 or the date on which any of the military departments otherwise proposes to retire or otherwise divest any airborne intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance capabilities1 the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 in coordination with the commanders of each of the geographic combatant commands1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing an assessment of the level of operational risk to each such command posed by the proposed retirement or divestment with respect to the capability of the command to meet near-1 mid-1 and far-term contingency and steady-state requirements against adversaries in support of the objectives of the national defense strategy under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,risk assessment ,in assessing levels of operational risk for the purposes of subsection 7a71 the ,vice ,chairman and the commanders of the geographic combatant commands shall use the military risk matrix of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 as described in ,,cjcs ,instruction #cdja4ja;,e1 or any successor instruction4 7c7 ,geographic combatant command ,in this section1 the term geographic combatant command means any 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 7d7 ,termination ,the requirement to submit a report under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ajfb4 ,study on military training routes and special use air space near wind turbines 7a7 ,study and report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a study to identify low-level military training routes and special use airspace that may be used by the ,department of ,defense to conduct realistic training over and near wind turbines4 7#b7 ,elements ,as part of the study under paragraph 7#a71 the federally funded research and development center that conducts the study shall-- 7,a7 identify and define the requirements for military airspace that may be used for the training described in paragraph 7#a71 taking into consideration-- 7i7 the operational and training needs of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7ii7 the threat environments of adversaries of the ,united ,states1 including the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,b7 identify possibilities for combining live1 virtual1 and constructive flight training near wind projects1 both onshore and offshore2 7,c7 describe the airspace inventory required for low-level training proficiency given current and projected force structures2 7,d7 provide recommendations for redesigning and properly sizing special use air space and military training routes to combine live and synthetic training in a realistic environment2 7,e7 describe ongoing research and development programs being utilized to mitigate effects of wind turbines on low-level training routes2 and 7,f7 identify current training routes affected by wind turbines1 any previous training routes that are no longer in use because of wind turbines1 and any training routes projected to be lost due to wind turbines4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with-- 7,a7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness2 7,b7 the ,department of ,defense ,policy ,board on ,federal ,aviation2 and 7,c7 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#d7 ,submittal to ,,dod 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the federally funded research and development center that conducts the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense a report on the results of the study4 7,b7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7#e7 ,submittal to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense receives the report under paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an unaltered copy of the report together with any comments the ,secretary may have with respect to the report4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7,a7 ,the congressional defense committees4 7,b7 ,the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,c7 ,the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term affected by wind turbines means a situation in which the presence of wind turbines in the area of a low-level military training route or special use airspace-- 7,a7 prompted the ,department of ,defense to alter a testing and training mission or to reduce previously planned training activities2 or 7,b7 prevented the ,department from meeting testing and training requirements4 #ajfc4 ,annual reports on safety upgrades to the high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle fleets 7a7 ,annual reports ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 and annually thereafter until the date specified in subsection 7c71 the ,secretaries of the ,army1 ,navy1 and ,air ,force shall each submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the installation of safety upgrades to the high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle fleets under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned1 including anti-lock brakes1 electronic stability control1 and fuel tanks4 7b7 ,matters for inclusion ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the year covered by the report1 each of the following3 7#a7 ,the total number of safety upgrades necessary for the high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle fleets under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned4 7#b7 ,the total cumulative number of such upgrades completed prior to the year covered by the report4 7#c7 ,a description of any such upgrades that were planned for the year covered by the report4 7#d7 ,a description of any such upgrades that were made during the year covered by the report and1 if the number of such upgrades was less than the number of upgrades planned for such year1 an explanation of the variance4 7#e7 ,if the total number of necessary upgrades has not been made1 a description of the upgrades planned for each year subsequent to the year covered by the report4 7c7 ,termination ,no report shall be required under this section after ,march #a1 #bjbf4 #ajfd4 ,department of ,defense delays in providing comments on ,government ,accountability ,office reports 7a7 ,reports required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and once every #ahj days thereafter until the date that is #b years 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 extent to which the ,department of ,defense provided comments and sensitivity and security reviews 7for drafts tentatively identified as containing controlled unclassified information or classified information7 in a timely manner and in accordance with the protocols of the ,government ,accountability ,office during the #ahj-;day period preceding the date of the submittal of the report4 7b7 ,requirements for ,,gao report ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following information for the period covered by the report3 7#a7 ,the number of draft ,government ,accountability ,office reports for which the ,government ,accountability ,office requested comments from the ,department of ,defense1 including an identification of the reports for which a sensitivity or security review was requested 7separated by reports potentially containing only controlled unclassified information and reports potentially containing classified information7 and the reports for which such a review was not requested4 7#b7 ,the median and average number of days between the date of the request for ,department of ,defense comments and the receipt of such comments4 7#c7 ,the average number of days between the date of the request for a ,department of ,defense sensitivity or security review and the receipt of the results of such review4 7#d7 ,in the case of any such draft report for which the ,department of ,defense failed to provide such comments or review within #cj days of the request for such comments or review-- 7,a7 the number of days between the date of the request and the receipt of such comments or review2 and 7,b7 a unique identifier1 for purposes of identifying the draft report4 7#e7 ,in the case of any such draft report for which the ,government ,accountability ,office provided an extension to the ,department of ,defense-- 7,a7 whether the ,department provided the comments or review within the time period of the extension2 and 7,b7 a unique identifier1 for purposes of identifying the draft report4 7#f7 ,any other information the ,comptroller ,general determines appropriate4 7c7 ,,dod responses ,not later than #cj days after the ,comptroller ,general submits a report under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a response to such report that includes each of the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of factors that contributed to any delays identified in the report with respect to ,department of ,defense comments and sensitivity or security reviews requested by the ,government ,accountability ,office4 7#b7 ,a description of any actions the ,department of ,defense has taken or plans to take to address such factors4 7#c7 ,a description of any improvements the ,department has made in the ability to track timeliness in providing such comments and sensitivity or security reviews4 7#d7 ,any other information the ,secretary determines relevant to the information contained in the report submitted by the ,comptroller ,general4 #ajfe4 ,justification for transfer or elimination of certain flying missions ,prior to the relocation or elimination of any flying mission that involves #ej personnel or more assigned to a unit performing that mission1 either with respect to an active or reserve component of a military department1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the justification of the ,secretary for the decision to relocate or eliminate such flying mission4 ,such report shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a description of how the decision supports the national defense strategy1 the national military strategy1 the ,north ,american ,aerospace ,defense ,command strategy1 and other relevant strategies4 7#b7 ,a specific analysis and metrics supporting such decision4 7#c7 ,an analysis and metrics to show that the elimination or relocation of the flying mission would not negatively affect broader mission sets1 such as the homeland defense mission4 7#d7 ,a plan for how the ,department of ,defense intends to fulfill or continue to meet the mission requirements of the eliminated or relocated flying mission4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the effect of the elimination or relocation on the national defense strategy1 the national military strategy1 the ,north ,american ,aerospace ,defense ,command strategy1 and broader mission sets1 such as the homeland defense mission4 7#f7 ,an analysis and metrics to show that the elimination or relocation of the flying mission and its secondary and tertiary impacts would not degrade capabilities and readiness of the ,joint ,force4 7#g7 ,an analysis and metrics to show that the elimination or relocation of the flying mission would not negatively affect the continental ,united ,states national airspace system4 #ajff4 ,reports on ,united ,states military force presence in ,europe 7a7 ,report on ,united ,states military force posture and resourcing requirements in ,europe 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing an assessment of the ,united ,states military force posture requirements for the ,united ,states ,european ,command to support the following objectives3 7,a7 ,implementation of the national defense strategy under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command4 7,b7 ,fulfillment of the commitments of the ,united ,states to ,,nato operations1 missions1 and activities1 as modified and agreed upon at the #bjbb ,madrid ,summit4 7,c7 ,reduction of the risk of executing the contingency plans of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,for the ,army1 the ,navy1 the ,air ,force1 the ,marine ,corps1 and the ,space ,force and for each warfighting domain1 a description of the force structure and posture of assigned and allocated forces in ,europe1 including consideration of the balance of permanently stationed forces and forces rotating from the ,united ,states1 to support the objectives described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,an assessment of the military training and all domain exercises to support such objectives1 including-- 7i7 training and exercises on interoperability2 and 7ii7 joint activities with allies and partners4 7,c7 ,an assessment of logistics requirements1 including personnel1 equipment1 supplies1 pre-positioned storage1 host country support and agreements1 and maintenance needs1 to support such objectives4 7,d7 ,an identification of required infrastructure1 facilities1 and military construction investments to support such objectives4 7,e7 ,a description of the requirements for ,united ,states ,european ,command integrated air and missile defense throughout the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command4 7,f7 ,an assessment of ,united ,states security cooperation activities and resources required to support such objectives4 7,g7 ,a detailed assessment of the resources necessary to address the elements described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f71 categorized by the budget accounts for-- 7i7 procurement2 7ii7 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation2 7iii7 operation and maintenance2 7iv7 military personnel2 and 7v7 military construction4 7,h7 ,the projected timeline to achieve fulfillment of each such element4 7,i7 ,any other information the ,secretary considers relevant4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted in classified form1 but1 if so1 it shall include an unclassified summary4 7b7 ,quarterly reports on expenditures for planning and design of infrastructure to support permanent ,united ,states force presence on ,europe's eastern flank 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commander of ,united ,states ,european ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees quarterly reports on the use of the funds described in paragraph 7#c7 until the date on which all such funds are expended4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an expenditure plan for the establishment of infrastructure to support a permanent ,united ,states force presence in the covered region4 7#c7 ,funds described ,the funds described in this paragraph are the amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for-- 7,a7 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,force1 for ,advanced ,planning for ,infrastructure to ,support ,presence on ,,nato's ,eastern ,flank2 7,b7 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army1 for ,advanced ,planning for ,infrastructure to ,support ,presence on ,,nato's ,eastern ,flank2 and 7,c7 ,military ,construction1 ,defense-wide1 ,planning ,design3 ,,eucom-,infrastructure to ,support ,presence on ,,nato's ,eastern ,flank4 7,d7 ,military ,construction1 ,defense-wide1 ,exercise-related ,minor ,construction3 ,,eucom4 7#d7 ,covered region ,in this subsection1 the term covered region means ,romania1 ,poland1 ,lithuania1 ,latvia1 ,estonia1 ,hungary1 ,bulgaria1 the ,czech ,republic1 and ,slovakia4 #ajfg4 ,report on ,department of ,defense practices regarding distinction between combatants and civilians in ,united ,states military operations 7a7 ,report ,the ,civilian ,protection ,center of ,excellence of the ,department of ,defense1 as established under section #ahd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #ajhb of this ,act1 shall seek to enter into an agreement with an appropriate federally funded research and development center to develop an independent report on ,department of ,defense practices regarding distinguishing between combatants and civilians in ,united ,states military operations4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following matters3 7#a7 ,a description of how the ,department of ,defense has differentiated between combatants and civilians in both ground and air operations since #bjja1 including in ,afghanistan1 ,iraq1 ,syria1 ,somalia1 ,libya1 and ,yemen1 including-- 7,a7 relevant policy and legal standards and how these standards were implemented in practice2 and 7,b7 target engagement criteria4 7#b7 ,a description of how the ,department of ,defense has differentiated between combatants and civilians when assessing allegations of civilian casualties since #bjja1 including in ,afghanistan1 ,iraq1 ,syria1 ,somalia1 ,libya1 and ,yemen1 including-- 7,a7 relevant policy and legal standards and the factual indicators these standards were applied to in assessing claims of civilian casualties2 and 7,b7 any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7c7 ,submission of 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 a report setting forth an unaltered copy of the federally funded research and development center assessment required under this section1 together with the views of the ,secretary on the assessment4 7d7 ,definition of ,united ,states military operation ,in this section1 the term ,united ,states military operations includes any mission1 strike1 engagement1 raid1 or incident involving the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces4 #ajfh4 ,report on strategy and improvement of community engagement efforts of ,armed ,forces in ,hawaii 7a7 ,in general ,in an effort to better meet the future force posture needs within the ,indo-,pacific area of responsibility1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 in collaboration with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment1 installation commanders1 and the relevant theater component commanders1 shall-- 7#a7 develop and implement a holistic strategy to-- 7,a7 improve1 standardize1 and coordinate the engagement efforts of the military with the local community in ,hawaii2 and 7,b7 effectively communicate with such community for the purpose of enhancing readiness2 and 7#b7 enhance coordinated community engagement efforts 7as described in section #ehg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha77 in ,hawaii4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the strategy and enhanced engagement efforts implemented pursuant to subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,the plan of the ,commander for conducting education and training programs relating to consultation and engagement with the local and native ,hawaiian community1 including-- 7,a7 a description of the outreach activities conducted during fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd2 and 7,b7 a description of the extent to which members of the local and native ,hawaiian community have been involved in development of curricula1 tentative dates1 locations1 required attendees1 and topics for the education and training programs4 7#b7 ,a list of all local and native ,hawaiian community groups involved or expected to be consulted in the process of updating ,department of ,defense ,instruction #dgaj4jc 7or any successor document74 7#c7 ,recommendations for improving ,department of ,defense ,instruction #dgaj4jc to reflect best practices and provide continuity across the military departments with respect to the practices1 policies1 training1 and personnel related to consultation with the local and native ,hawaiian community4 7#d7 ,a timeline for issuing the next update or successor document to ,department of ,defense ,instruction #dgaj4jc4 7#e7 ,recommendations for the enhancement and expansion of-- 7,a7 ,department of ,defense education and training programs relating to consultation and engagement with the local and ,native ,hawaiian community2 and 7,b7 outreach activities for all commands and installations in ,hawaii4 7c7 ,theater component commander ,in this section1 the term theater component commander has the meaning given such term in section #aeac7h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ajfi4 ,report on ,department of ,defense military capabilities in the ,caribbean 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on ,united ,states military posture and capabilities in the ,caribbean basin1 particularly in and around ,puerto ,rico and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of ,united ,states military force posture and capabilities in the ,caribbean basin4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the feasibility1 desirability1 and cost of increasing ,united ,states military posture and capabilities in the ,caribbean basin to-- 7,a7 enhance access and influence and provide forward-deployed capabilities to effectively implement the national defense strategy and support strategic competition with ,china and ,russia2 7,b7 ensure1 to the greatest extent possible1 that ,united ,states ,northern ,command and ,united ,states ,southern ,command have the necessary assets to support the defense of the ,united ,states homeland2 7,c7 confront the threats posed by transnational criminal organizations and illicit trafficking in the ,caribbean basin1 including by supporting interagency partners in disrupting and degrading illicit trafficking into the ,united ,states2 7,d7 improve surveillance capabilities and maximize the effectiveness of counter-trafficking operations in the ,caribbean region2 7,e7 ensure1 to the greatest extent possible1 that ,united ,states ,northern ,command and ,united ,states ,southern ,command have the assets necessary to detect1 interdict1 disrupt1 or curtail illicit narcotics and weapons trafficking activities within their respective areas of operations in the ,caribbean basin2 7,f7 respond to malign influences of foreign governments1 particularly including non-market economies1 in the ,caribbean basin that harm ,united ,states national security and regional security interests in the ,caribbean basin and in the ,western ,hemisphere2 and 7,g7 strengthen the ability of the security sector of partner nations in the ,caribbean basin to respond to1 and become more resilient in the face of1 major humanitarian or natural disasters1 including to ensure critical infrastructure and ports can come back online rapidly following disasters4 7c7 ,form of report ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form without any designation relating to dissemination control1 but may include a classified annex4 #ajgj4 ,quarterly briefings on ,department of ,defense support for civil authorities to address immigration at the southwest border ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter through ,december #ca1 #bjbd1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,homeland ,defense or another ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense1 as appropriate1 shall provide an unclassified briefing to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 with a classified component1 if necessary1 regarding-- 7#a7 ,department of ,defense planning to address current and anticipated border support mission requirements as part of the ,department of ,defense's annual planning1 programming1 budgeting1 and execution process2 7#b7 any ,department of ,defense risk assessment with respect to the safety of ,department of ,defense personnel conducted in evaluating any request for assistance from the ,department of ,homeland ,security during the quarter covered by the briefing2 7#c7 any ,department of ,defense efforts1 or updates to existing efforts1 to cooperate with ,mexico with respect to border security2 7#d7 the type of support that is currently being provided by the ,department of ,defense along the southwest border of the ,united ,states2 7#e7 the effect of such efforts and support on ,national ,guard readiness2 and 7#f7 any recommendations of the ,department of ,defense regarding the modification of the support provided by the ,department of ,defense to the ,department of ,homeland ,security at the southwest border4 #ajga4 ,annual report on procurement of equipment by ,state and local governments through the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives an annual report that includes current information on the purchase of equipment under the procedures established under section #bha7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the recipients of such equipment4 7b7 ,matters for inclusion ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following for the year covered by the report3 7#a7 ,the catalog of equipment available for purchase under subsection 7c7 of section #bha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,for each purchase of equipment under the procedures established under subsection 7a7 of such section-- 7,a7 the recipient ,state or unit of local government2 7,b7 the type of equipment2 7,c7 the cost of the equipment2 and 7,d7 the administrative costs under subsection 7b7 of such section4 7#c7 ,such other information the ,secretary determines is necessary4 7c7 ,termination ,the requirement to submit a report under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ajgb4 ,briefing on financial oversight of certain educational institutions receiving ,department of ,defense funds ,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 methods used to assess the eligibility of educational institutions for the receipt of payments under the payment method described in section #ffh4afb7;d7 of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act74 #ajgc4 ,report on effects of certain ethics requirements on ,department of ,defense hiring1 retention1 and operations 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center under which the center shall conduct a study to assess whether the covered ethics requirements have had an effect on-- 7,a7 the hiring or retention of personnel at the ,department of ,defense1 particularly those persons with specialized experience or training2 and 7,b7 the ability of the ,department of ,defense to detect1 deter1 prevent1 and redress violations of the ,standards of ,ethical ,conduct for ,employees of the ,executive ,branch and applicable statutory and regulatory ethics requirements1 including conflicts of interest1 by ,department of ,defense personnel4 7#b7 ,elements ,a study conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,an examination of how the covered ethics requirements are inconsistent or incongruent with ethics statutes1 and any implementing regulations1 that apply to all executive branch employees4 7,b7 ,an examination of the relative degrees of risk associated with the potential for violations of ethical standards at the ,department of ,defense and those associated with the potential for such violations at other ,federal agencies1 and an analysis of whether ethical standards that are applied exclusively to ,department of ,defense personnel are justified4 7,c7 ,an examination of how covered ethics requirements have affected1 or are likely to affect1 the hiring and retention of personnel1 particularly those persons with specialized experience or training1 at the ,department of ,defense in comparison to other ,federal agencies that are not subject to such requirements4 ,the examination shall account for any relevant differences between the ,department of ,defense and other ,federal departments and agencies within the executive branch and shall use analytical methods to control for any variables that may affect the comparative results4 7,d7 ,an examination of how any confusion in the interpretation of the requirement referred to in paragraph 7#c77;,b7 may have affected1 or is likely to affect-- 7i7 the hiring or retention of personnel1 particularly those persons with specialized experience or training1 at the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 the ability of the ,department of ,defense to detect1 deter1 prevent1 and redress violations of ethical standards1 including conflicts of interest1 by ,department of ,defense personnel4 7,e7 ,an examination of how the ethics requirements referred to in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#c7 may affect the ability of the ,department of ,defense to obtain expertise from industry and other groups in support of technology development1 supply chain security1 and other national security matters4 7,f7 ,an examination of whether the removal or alteration of any covered ethics requirement may adversely affect the ability of the ,department of ,defense to detect1 deter1 prevent1 and redress violations of ethical standards1 including conflicts of interest1 by ,department of ,defense personnel4 7,g7 ,an examination of whether the removal or alteration of any covered ethics requirement may adversely affect the ability of the ,department of ,defense to negotiate and effectuate arms-length transactions4 7,h7 ,any suggested changes to any covered ethics requirement to further the establishment and maintenance of ethical standards1 while also supporting the ability of the ,department of ,defense to hire and retain personnel and obtain expertise from academia1 think tanks1 industry1 and other groups to support national security4 7#c7 ,covered ethics requirements ,in this section1 the term covered ethics requirement means each of the requirements under the following provisions of law3 7,a7 ,section #hdg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note74 7,b7 ,section #ajde of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #iga note prec474 7,c7 ,section #aaag of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #iga note prec474 7,d7 ,section #ihh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,an agreement entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that the federally funded research and development center shall submit to the ,secretary a report containing the results of the study conducted under the agreement by not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,transmittal to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the ,secretary receives the report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall transmit a copy of the report to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,secretary of ,defense evaluation ,the ,secretary shall submit with the report transmitted pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 an evaluation of each change suggested pursuant to subsection 7a77#b77;,h74 ,the evaluation shall include-- 7,a7 a determination of whether the ,secretary concurs with each suggested change2 7,b7 an assessment of the potential effects of each suggested change on the ability of the ,department of ,defense to hire or retain personnel at the ,department of ,defense1 particularly those persons with specialized experience or training2 7,c7 an assessment of the potential effects of each suggested change on the ability of the ,department of ,defense to detect1 deter1 prevent1 or redress violations of ethical standards1 including conflicts of interest2 and 7,d7 any other information that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 #ajgd4 ,joint ,concept for ,competing 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a ,joint ,concept for ,competing4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,joint ,concept for ,competing are to-- 7#a7 define the roles and missions of the ,department of ,defense in long-term strategic competition with specific competitors2 7#b7 conceptualize the employment of joint forces capabilities to deter adversarial military action by strategic competitors2 7#c7 describe the manner in which the ,department of ,defense will use its forces1 capabilities1 posture1 indications and warning systems1 and authorities to protect ,united ,states national interests in the course of participating in long-term strategic competition1 including through-- 7,a7 departmental efforts to integrate ,department of ,defense roles and missions with other instruments of national power2 7,b7 security cooperation with partners and allies2 and 7,c7 operations relating to long-term strategic competition1 particularly below the threshold of traditional armed conflict2 7#d7 identify priority lines of effort and assign responsibility to relevant ,armed ,forces1 combatant commands1 and other elements of the ,department of ,defense for each specified line of effort in support of the ,joint ,concept for ,competing2 and 7#e7 provide means for integrating and continuously improving the ability of the ,department to engage in long-term strategic competition4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter for two years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of the ,joint ,concept for ,competing4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a detailed description of any actions taken by the ,department of ,defense relative to the purposes specified under subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,an articulation of any new concepts or strategies necessary to support the ,joint ,concept for ,competing4 7,c7 ,an articulation of any capabilities1 resources1 or authorities necessary to implement the ,joint ,concept for ,competing4 7,d7 ,an explanation of the manner in which the ,joint ,concept for ,competing relates to and integrates with the ,joint ,warfighting ,concept4 7,e7 ,an explanation of the manner in which the ,joint ,concept for ,competing synchronizes and integrates with efforts of other departments and agencies of the ,united ,states ,government to address long-term strategic competition4 7,f7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense determines relevant4 #ajge4 ,analysis of feasibility and advisability of relocating major units of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces to certain ,european countries 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the feasibility and advisability of relocating major units of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces to a covered country4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 a description of commitments made by a covered country to provide host nation support1 including funding for construction and maintenance of ,department of ,defense facilities and other actions that might reduce costs to the ,department of ,defense associated with hosting major units of the ,armed ,forces in such covered country2 7#b7 an estimate of the expenses associated with the relocation of major units of the ,armed ,forces from current host nation locations1 as well as a description of any benefits that would be derived from colocating such units with existing ,united ,states or multinational forces at current host nation locations2 7#c7 a description of the extent to which positioning major units of the ,armed ,forces in covered countries would provide greater operational benefit than keeping such units in current locations1 including an analysis of-- 7,a7 the geographic significance of covered countries2 7,b7 any capabilities the host nation may offer1 such as air defense or base security or terms under which the ,united ,states may use facilities on their territory2 and 7,c7 an analysis of the risks associated with the relocation of such units to covered countries2 7#d7 a description of any engagements at the ,under ,secretary level or higher with an official of a covered country with respect to anticipated major unit movements in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command during the period covered by the future-years defense program most recently submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 including-- 7,a7 a description of the engagement with each covered country during the calendar year preceding the calendar during which the report is submitted2 7,b7 a description of any specific requirements identified in order to host a major unit2 and 7,c7 in the case of a covered country has been determined to be unsuitable for hosting a major unit of the ,armed ,forces1 a description of why it was determined unsuitable2 and 7#e7 any other matter the ,secretary determines is relevant4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered country means ,romania1 ,poland1 ,lithuania1 ,latvia1 ,estonia1 ,hungary1 ,bulgaria1 the ,czech ,republic1 or ,slovakia4 7#b7 ,the term major unit means an organizational unit composed of more than #ejj military personnel4 #ajgf4 ,report on effects of strategic competitor naval facilities in ,africa 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,may #ae1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the effects of current or planned covered naval facilities in ,africa on the interests of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of-- 7,a7 any location in ,africa where a covered naval facility has been established2 and 7,b7 any location in ,africa where a covered naval facility is planned for construction4 7#b7 ,a detailed description of-- 7,a7 any agreement entered into between ,china or ,russia and a country or government in ,africa providing for or enabling the establishment or operation of a covered naval facility in ,africa2 and 7,b7 any efforts by the ,department of ,defense to change force posture1 deployments1 or other activities in ,africa as a result of current or planned covered naval facilities in ,africa4 7#c7 ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 the effect that each current covered naval facility has had on ,department of ,defense interests in and around ,africa1 including ,department of ,defense operational plans in the areas of responsibility of geographic combatant commands other than ,united ,states ,africa ,command2 7,b7 the effect that each planned covered naval facility is expected to have on ,department of ,defense interests in and around ,africa1 including ,department of ,defense operational plans in the areas of responsibility of geographic combatant commands other than ,united ,states ,africa ,command2 7,c7 the policy objectives of ,china and ,russia in establishing current and future covered naval facilities at the locations identified under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,d7 the specific military capabilities supported by each current or planned covered naval facility4 7c7 ,form of report ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form without any designation relating to dissemination control1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,africa means all countries in the area of operations of ,united ,states ,africa ,command and ,egypt4 7#b7 ,the term covered naval facility means a naval facility owned1 operated1 or otherwise controlled by the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,russian ,federation4 7#c7 ,the term naval facility means a naval base1 civilian sea port with dual military uses1 or other facility intended for the use of warships or other naval vessels for refueling1 refitting1 resupply1 force projection1 or other military purposes4 ,g ,other ,matters #ajha4 ,technical and conforming 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 ,a is amended by striking the item relating to the second chapter #ai 7relating to cyber matters74 7#b7 ,section #aac is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7l77#b77;,f71 by inserting a period after inclusion in the armed forces2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7m71 by redesignating the second paragraph 7#h7 as paragraph 7#i74 7#c7 ,the section heading for section #bfia is amended by striking state and inserting ,state4 7#d7 ,section #cjad is amended by striking section #djjb7;a7 or #djjc and inserting section #djba7;a7 or #djbb4 7#e7 ,section #ddbc7;e7 is amended by striking section #djjc and inserting section #djbb4 7#f7 ,section #dhca7;a7 is amended by striking section #djjb and inserting section #djba4 7#g7 ,section #dhcc7;c7 is amended by striking section #djjb and inserting section #djba4 7b7 ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb ,effective as of ,december #bg1 #bjba1 and as if included therein as enacted1 section #ijg7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 is amended by striking #aaf-bhc and inserting #aae-bcb4 7c7 ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj ,effective as of ,december #bj1 #bjai1 and as if included therein as enacted1 section #ije7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cia note7 is amended by inserting a period at the end4 7d7 ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad ,effective as of ,december #bf1 #bjac1 and as if included therein as enacted1 section #icb7;c77#b77;,d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 is amended by striking subsection 7c77#c7 and inserting paragraph 7#c74 7e7 ,automatic execution of conforming changes to tables of sections1 tables of contents1 and similar tabular entries in defense laws 7#a7 ,elimination of need for separate conforming amendment ,chapter #a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ajb4 ,effect of certain amendments on conforming changes to tables of sections1 tables of contents1 and similar tabular entries 7a7 ,automatic execution of conforming changes ,when an amendment to a covered defense law adds a section or larger organizational unit to the covered defense law1 repeals or transfers a section or larger organizational unit in the covered defense law1 or amends the designation or heading of a section or larger organizational unit in the covered defense law1 that amendment also shall have the effect of amending any table of sections1 table of contents1 or similar tabular entries in the covered defense law to alter the table to conform to the changes made by the amendment4 7b7 ,exceptions ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to an amendment described in such subsection when-- 7#a7 the amendment or a clerical amendment enacted at the same time expressly amends a table of sections1 table of contents1 or similar tabular entries in the covered defense law to alter the table to conform to the changes made by the amendment2 or 7#b7 the amendment otherwise expressly exempts itself from the operation of this section4 7c7 ,covered defense law ,in this section1 the term covered defense law means-- 7#a7 this title2 7#b7 titles #cb and #cg2 7#c7 any national defense authorization ,act that authorizes funds to be appropriated for a fiscal year to the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#d7 any other law designated in the text thereof as a covered defense law for purposes of application of this section4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,the heading of chapter #a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #a ,definitions1 ,rules of ,construction1 ,cross ,references1 and ,related ,matters 4 7#c7 ,application of amendment ,section #ajb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a71 shall apply to the amendments made by this section and other amendments made by this ,act4 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 #ajhb4 ,department of ,defense ,civilian ,protection ,center of ,excellence 7a7 ,civilian ,protection ,center of ,excellence 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ahc;a the following new section3 #ahd4 ,civilian ,protection ,center of ,excellence 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall operate the ,civilian ,protection ,center of ,excellence4 ,the purpose of the ,center shall be to-- 7#a7 serve as the focal point for matters related to civilian casualties and other forms of civilian harm resulting from military operations involving the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces2 and 7#b7 institutionalize and advance knowledge1 practices1 and tools for preventing1 mitigating1 and responding to civilian harm4 7b7 ,purpose ,the ,center shall be used to-- 7#a7 develop standardized civilian-harm operational reporting and data management processes to improve data collection1 sharing1 and learning across the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 develop1 recommend1 and review guidance1 and the implementation of guidance1 on how the ,department responds to civilian harm2 7#c7 develop recommended guidance for addressing civilian harm across the full spectrum of armed conflict and for use in doctrine and operational plans2 7#d7 recommend training and exercises for the prevention and investigation of civilian harm2 7#e7 develop a repository of civilian casualty and civilian harm information2 7#f7 capture lessons learned from assessments and investigations of civilian casualty incidents and supporting institutionalization of such lessons learned within policy1 doctrine1 training1 exercises1 and tactics1 techniques1 and procedures of the ,department of ,defense2 7#g7 support the coordination and synchronization of efforts across combatant commands1 the ,department of ,state1 and other relevant ,united ,states ,government departments and agencies to prevent1 mitigate1 and respond to incidents of civilian harm2 7#h7 engage with nongovernmental organizations and civilian casualty experts2 and 7#i7 perform such other functions as the ,secretary of ,defense may specify4 7c7 ,annual report ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 and make publicly available on an appropriate website of the ,department1 an annual report on the activities of the ,center4 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 #ahc;a the following new item3 #ahd4 ,civilian ,protection ,center of ,excellence4 4 7b7 ,deadline for establishment ,the ,civilian ,protection ,center of ,excellence1 as required under section #ahd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall be established by not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,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 establishment of such ,civilian ,protection ,center of ,excellence4 #ajhc4 ,ronald ,v4 ,dellums ,memorial ,fellowship in ,,stem ,section #djic7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,in coordination with the efforts under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall additionally establish a program1 which shall be known as the ,ronald ,v4 ,dellums ,memorial ,fellowship in ,,stem1 to provide financial assistance under this section to at least #cj students from communities that are underrepresented in the ,department of ,defense ,,stem workforce1 not fewer of #ej percent of whom shall attend historically ,black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions4 ,as part of such program1 the ,secretary shall establish an internship program that provides each student who is awarded a fellowship under this paragraph with an internship in an organization or element of the ,department of ,defense1 and to the extent practicable1 each such student shall be paired with a mid-level or a senior-level official of the relevant organization or element of the ,department of ,defense who shall serve as a mentor during the internship4 4 #ajhd4 ,amendment to memorial for members of the ,armed ,forces killed in attack on ,hamid ,karzai ,international ,airport ,section #ajhg of ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#dj ,u4,s4,c4 #hijc note7 is amended by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense may and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc14 #ajhe4 ,public availability of cost of certain military operations ,section #ajij of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7a7 ,publication of information4-- before ,the ,secretary of ,defense2 7#b7 by striking of each of the wars in ,afghanistan1 ,iraq1 and ,syria4 and inserting of any contingency operation conducted by the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces on or after ,september #ah1 #bjja42 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7b7 ,display of information ,the information required to be posted under subsection 7a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7#a7 be posted directly on the website of the ,department of ,defense1 in an accessible and clear format2 7#b7 include corresponding documentation as links or attachments2 and 7#c7 include1 for each contingency operation1 a list of countries where the contingency operation has taken place4 7c7 ,updates ,the ,secretary shall ensure that all the information required to be posted under subsection 7a7 is updated by not later than #ij days after the last day of each fiscal year4 7d7 ,contingency operation defined ,in this section1 the term contingency operation has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a77#ac7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #ajhf4 ,combating military reliance on ,russian energy 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 reliance on ,russian energy poses a critical challenge for national security activities in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command2 and 7#b7 in order to reduce the vulnerability of ,united ,states military facilities to disruptions caused by reliance on ,russian energy1 the ,department of ,defense should establish and implement plans to reduce reliance on ,russian energy for all main operating bases in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command4 7b7 ,eliminating use of ,russian energy ,it shall be the goal of the ,department of ,defense to eliminate the use of ,russian energy on each main operating base in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command by not later than five years after the date of the completion of an installation energy plan for such base1 as required under this section4 7c7 ,installation energy plans for main operating bases 7#a7 ,identification of installations ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a list of main operating bases within the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command ranked according to mission criticality and vulnerability to energy disruption4 7#b7 ,submittal of plans ,not later than #ab months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7,a7 an installation energy plan for each main operating base on the list submitted under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 an assessment of the feasibility of reaching the goal for the elimination of the use of ,russian energy pursuant to subsection 7b7 on that base1 including-- 7i7 a description of the steps that would be required to meet such goal2 and 7ii7 an analysis of the effects such steps would have on the national security of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,content of plans ,each installation energy plan for a main operating base shall include each of the following with respect to that base3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the energy resilience requirements1 resiliency gaps1 and energy-related cybersecurity requirements of the base1 including with respect to operational technology1 control systems1 and facilities-related control systems4 7#b7 ,an identification of investments in technology required to improve energy resilience1 reduce demand1 strengthen energy conservation1 and support mission readiness4 7#c7 ,an identification of investments in infrastructure1 including microgrids1 required to strengthen energy resilience and mitigate risk due to grid disturbance4 7#d7 ,recommendations related to opportunities for the use of renewable energy1 clean energy1 nuclear energy1 and energy storage projects to reduce dependence on natural gas4 7#e7 ,an assessment of how the requirements and recommendations included pursuant to paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 interact with the energy policies of the country where the base is located1 both at present and into the future4 7e7 ,implementation of plans 7#a7 ,deadline for implementation ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary submits an installation energy plan for a base under subsection 7c77#b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 begin implementing the plan2 and 7,b7 provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the contents of the plan and the strategy of the ,secretary for implementing the mitigation measures identified in the plan4 7#b7 ,prioritization of certain projects ,in implementing an installation energy plan for a base under this section1 the ,secretary shall prioritize projects requested under section #biad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to mitigate assessed risks and improve energy resilience1 energy security1 and energy conservation at the base4 7#c7 ,nonapplication of certain other authorities ,subsection 7d7 of section #biad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply with respect to any project carried out pursuant to this section or pursuant to an installation energy plan for a base under this section4 7f7 ,policy for future bases ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a policy to ensure that any new military base in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command is established in a manner that proactively includes the consideration of energy security1 energy resilience1 and mitigation of risk due to energy disruption4 7g7 ,annual congressional briefings ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees annual briefings on the installation energy plans required under this section4 ,such briefings shall include an identification of each of the following3 7#a7 ,the actions each main operating base is taking to implement the installation energy plan for that base4 7#b7 ,the progress that has been made toward reducing the reliance of ,united ,states bases on ,russian energy4 7#c7 ,the steps being taken and planned across the future-years defense program to meet the goal of eliminating reliance on ,russian energy4 #ajhg4 ,establishment of joint force headquarters in area of operations of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a joint force headquarters in the area of operations of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 in accordance with the implementation plan required under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,implementation plan and establishment of joint force headquarters 7#a7 ,implementation plan ,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 an implementation plan for the establishment of a joint force headquarters in the area of operations of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command to serve as an operational command4 ,such plan shall include-- 7,a7 the integration of joint all domain command and control effects chains and mission command and control1 including in conflicts that arise with minimal warning2 7,b7 the integration of the capabilities of ,assault ,breaker ,,ii1 developed by the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 and related developmental efforts as they transition to operational deployment2 7,c7 the exercise of other joint all domain command and control capabilities and functions2 and 7,d7 such other missions and operational tasks as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include each of the following with respect to the joint force headquarters to be established3 7,a7 ,a description of the operational chain of command4 7,b7 ,an identification of the manning and resourcing required1 relative to assigned missions1 particularly the sources of personnel required4 7,c7 ,a description of the mission and lines of effort4 7,d7 ,a description of the relationship with existing entities in ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 including an assessment of complementary and duplicative activities with such entities and the joint force headquarters4 7,e7 ,an identification of supporting infrastructure required4 7,f7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,support for joint force headquarters ,the commander of the joint force headquarters established under this section shall be supported by the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command subordinate unified commands1 subordinate component commands1 standing joint task force1 and the ,armed ,forces4 7d7 ,annual report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the establishment of the joint force headquarters required under subsection 7a71 and not less frequently than once each year thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report on the joint force headquarters established under this section4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the mission and lines of effort of the joint force headquarters4 7,b7 ,an accounting of the personnel and other resources supporting the joint force headquarters1 including support external to the headquarters4 7,c7 ,a description of the operational chain of command of the joint force headquarters4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the manning and resourcing of the joint force headquarters1 relative to assigned missions4 7,e7 ,a description of the relationship with existing entities in ,indo-,pacific ,command1 including an assessment of complementary and duplicative activities with such entities and the joint force headquarters4 7#c7 ,form ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #ajhh4 ,national tabletop exercise 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a tabletop exercise designed to assess the resiliency of ,united ,states domestic critical infrastructure supporting ,united ,states military requirements in the event of a military contingency involving ,taiwan4 7b7 ,elements ,a tabletop exercise under this section shall be designed to evaluate the following elements3 7#a7 ,the resilience of domestic critical infrastructure and logistical chokepoints necessary for the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces to respond to a contingency involving ,taiwan1 including an assessment of the mobility of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in the event of attacks upon such infrastructure4 7#b7 ,federal ,government response options to ensure the viability of domestic critical infrastructure in the event of a military contingency involving ,taiwan4 7#c7 ,the ability of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 with the armed forces of ,united ,states allies and partners1 to resist any resort to force or other form of coercion by an aggressor in the event of a military contingency involving ,taiwan1 if domestic critical infrastructure is compromised4 7#d7 ,the importance of nonmilitary actions1 including economic and financial measures1 by the ,united ,states1 with ,united ,states allies and partners1 to deter and1 if necessary1 respond to a contingency involving ,taiwan4 7c7 ,consultation requirement ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall consult with the heads of other appropriate ,federal departments and agencies1 as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7d7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date on which a tabletop exercise is conducted under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the exercise4 7#b7 ,contents ,a briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the decision-making1 capability1 and response gaps observed in the tabletop exercise2 and 7,b7 recommendations to improve the resiliency of1 and reduce vulnerabilities in1 the domestic critical infrastructure of the ,united ,states in the event of a military contingency involving ,taiwan4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,government ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term tabletop exercise means an activity-- 7,a7 in which key personnel assigned high-level roles and responsibilities are gathered to deliberate various simulated emergency or rapid response situations2 and 7,b7 that is designed to be used to assess the adequacy of plans1 policies1 procedures1 training1 resources1 and relationships or agreements that guide prevention of1 response to1 and recovery from a defined event4 #ajhi4 ,personnel supporting the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict 7a7 ,plan required ,not later than #cj days after the date of the completion of the manpower study required by the ,joint ,explanatory ,statement accompanying the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for adequately staffing the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict to fulfill the requirements of section #ach7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for exercising authority1 direction1 and control of all special-operations peculiar administrative matters relating to the organization1 training1 and equipping of special operations forces4 7b7 ,additional information ,the ,secretary shall ensure the plan required under subsection 7a7 is informed by the manpower study required by the ,joint ,explanatory ,statement accompanying the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha74 7c7 ,elements ,the plan required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a validated number of personnel necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the ,secretariat for ,special ,operations outlined in section #aci;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and associated funding across the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,a hiring plan with milestones for gradually increasing the number of required personnel4 7#c7 ,a breakdown of the optimal mix of required military1 civilian1 and contractor personnel4 7#d7 ,an analysis of the feasibility and advisability of assigning a member of the ,senior ,executive ,service to serve as the ,deputy ,director of the ,secretariat for ,special ,operations4 7#e7 ,an identification of any anticipated funding shortfalls for personnel supporting the ,secretariat for ,special ,operations across the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,any other matters the ,secretary determines relevant4 #ajij4 ,sense of ,congress on redesignation of the ,africa ,center for ,strategic ,studies as the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,center for ,africa ,strategic ,studies ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,senator ,james ,m4 ,inhofe-- 7,a7 has1 during his more than three decades of service in the ,united ,states ,congress-- 7i7 demonstrated a profound commitment to strengthening ,united ,states-,africa relations2 and 7ii7 been one of the foremost leaders in ,congress on matters related to ,united ,states-,africa relations2 7,b7 was a key advocate for the establishment of ,united ,states ,africa ,command2 and 7,c7 has conducted #agj visits to countries in ,africa2 and 7#b7 as a recognition of ,senator ,inhofe's long history of engaging with1 and advocating for1 ,africa1 the ,department of ,defense ,africa ,center for ,strategic ,studies should be renamed the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,center for ,africa ,strategic ,studies4 #ajia4 ,integration of electronic warfare into ,tier #a and ,tier #b joint training exercises 7a7 ,in general ,during fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall require that offensive and defensive electronic warfare capabilities be integrated into ,tier #a and ,tier #b joint training exercises4 7b7 ,requirement to include opposing force ,the ,chairman shall require exercises conducted under subsection 7a7 to include an opposing force design based on a current intelligence assessment of the electromagnetic order of battle and capabilities of an adversary4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,chairman may waive the requirements under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 with respect to an exercise if the ,chairman determines that-- 7#a7 the exercise does not require-- 7,a7 a demonstration of electronic warfare capabilities2 or 7,b7 a militarily significant threat from electronic warfare attack2 or 7#b7 the integration of offensive and defensive electronic warfare capabilities into the exercise is cost prohibitive or not technically feasible based on the overall goals of the exercise4 7d7 ,briefing required ,concurrent with the submission of the budget of the ,president to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg1 the ,chairman shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on exercises conducted under subsection 7a7 that includes-- 7#a7 a description of such exercises planned and included in the budget submission for that fiscal year2 and 7#b7 the results of each such exercise conducted in the preceding fiscal year1 including-- 7,a7 the extent to which offensive and defensive electronic warfare capabilities were integrated into the exercise2 7,b7 an evaluation and assessment of the exercise to determine the impact of the opposing force on the participants in the exercise1 including-- 7i7 joint lessons learned2 7ii7 high interest training issues2 and 7iii7 high interest training requirements2 and 7,c7 whether offensive and defensive electronic warfare capabilities were part of an overall joint fires and1 if so1 a description of how such capabilities were incorporated into the joint fires4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term electromagnetic order of battle has the meaning given that term in ,joint ,publication #c-he titled ,joint ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,operations1 dated ,may #bjbj4 7#b7 ,the terms high interest training issue1 high interest training requirement1 ,tier #a1 and ,tier #b have the meanings given those terms in the ,joint ,training ,manual for the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states 7,document ,no4 ,,cjcsm #cejj4jc;,e71 dated ,april #bj1 #bjae4 7#c7 ,the term joint fires has the meaning given that term in the publication of the ,joint ,staff titled ,insights and ,best ,practices ,focus ,paper on ,integration and ,synchronization of ,joint ,fires1 dated ,july #bjah4 #ajib4 ,national ,commission on the ,future of the ,navy 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established an independent commission in the legislative branch to be known as the ,commission on the ,future of the ,navy 7in this section referred to as the ,commission74 7#b7 ,duties of ,commission 7,a7 ,study on ,naval ,force ,structure 7i7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall undertake a comprehensive study of the structure of the ,navy and policy assumptions related to the size and force mixture of the ,navy1 in order-- 7,i7 to make recommendations on the size and force mixture of ships2 and 7,,ii7 to make recommendations on the size and force mixture of naval aviation4 7ii7 ,considerations ,in undertaking the study required by this subsection1 the ,commission shall carry out each of the following3 7,i7 ,an evaluation and identification of a structure for the ,navy that-- 7aa7 has the depth and scalability to meet current and anticipated requirements of the combatant commands2 7bb7 assumes four different funding levels of3 fiscal year #bjbc appropriated plus inflation2 fiscal year #bjbc appropriated with #c-e percent real growth2 such as is necessary to build1 man1 maintain and modernize the fleet required by section #ajbe of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia72 and notionally unconstrained to meet the needs of the ,national ,defense ,strategy including a particular focus on the areas of responsibility of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and ,united ,states ,european ,command2 7cc7 ensures that the ,navy has the capacity needed to support current and anticipated homeland defense and disaster assistance missions in the ,united ,states2 7dd7 provides for sufficient numbers of members of the ,navy to ensure a #aae percent manning level of all deployed ships and not less than a #ij percent manning level at any point in time2 7ee7 provides a sustainable force generation model with the associated rotational presence1 personnel1 training1 and maintenance assumptions2 7ff7 identifies forward basing and stationing requirements2 and 7gg7 identifies potential strategic and operational risk tradeoffs and makes recommendations among readiness1 efficiency1 effectiveness1 capability1 and affordability4 7,,ii7 ,an evaluation and identification of combatant command demand and fleet size1 including recommendations to support-- 7aa7 readiness2 7bb7 training2 7cc7 routine ship maintenance2 7dd7 personnel2 7ee7 forward presence2 7ff7 depot level ship maintenance2 and 7gg7 fleet modernization4 7,,iii7 ,a detailed review of the cost of the recapitalization of the ,nuclear ,triad in the ,department of ,defense and its effect on the ,navy's budget4 7,,iv7 ,a review of ,navy personnel policies and training to determine changes needed across all personnel activities to improve training effectiveness and force tactical readiness and reduce operational stress4 7,b7 ,study on shipbuilding and innovation 7i7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall conduct a study on shipbuilding1 new construction1 and repair shipyards1 and opportunities to better integrate advanced technologies such as augmented reality and artificial intelligence in the fleet4 7ii7 ,considerations ,in conducting the study required under this subsection1 the ,commission shall consider the following3 7,i7 ,recommendations for specific changes to the ,navy's ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,program1 which may include legislative changes such as providing multi-year appropriations or expanded use of innovative technology4 7,,ii7 ,recommendations for changes to the ship design and build program that could reduce technical and schedule risk1 reduce cost1 accelerate build timelines1 and prioritize an incremental approach to introducing change4 7,,iii7 ,recommendations for changes to the ship depot maintenance program in order to reduce overhaul timelines1 integrate current technologies into ships1 and reduce costs4 7#c7 ,powers of ,commission 7,a7 ,hearings ,the ,commission may hold such hearings1 sit and act at such times and places1 take such testimony1 and receive such evidence as the ,commission considers advisable to carry out its duties under this section4 7,b7 ,information from ,federal ,agencies ,the ,commission may secure directly from any ,federal department or agency such information as the ,commission considers necessary to carry out its duties under this section4 ,upon request of the ,co-,chairs of the ,commission1 the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the ,commission4 7,c7 ,use of ,postal ,service ,the ,commission may use the ,united ,states mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government4 7,d7 ,authority to accept gifts 7i7 ,in general ,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 under this paragraph does not extend to gifts of money4 7ii7 ,documentation2 conflicts of interest ,the ,commission shall document gifts accepted under the authority provided by clause 7i7 and shall avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts of interest4 7iii7 ,compliance with congressional ethics rules ,except as specifically provided in this section1 a member of the ,commission shall comply with rules set forth by the ,select ,committee on ,ethics of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,ethics of the ,house of ,representatives governing employees of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives1 respectively4 7#d7 ,report required ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbd1 the ,commission shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives an unclassified report1 with classified annexes if necessary1 that includes the findings and conclusions of the ,commission as a result of the studies required under this section1 together with its recommendations for such legislative actions as the ,commission considers appropriate in light of the results of the studies4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,commission shall be composed of #h members1 of whom-- 7,a7 one shall be appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,b7 one shall be appointed by the ,minority ,leader of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 one shall be appointed by the ,majority ,leader of the ,senate2 7,d7 one shall be appointed by the ,minority ,leader of the ,senate2 7,e7 one shall be appointed by the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,f7 one shall be appointed by the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,g7 one shall be appointed by the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,h7 one shall be appointed by the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,co-,chairs ,there shall be two ,co-,chairs of the ,commission4 ,the ,republican leadership of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives shall jointly select one ,co-,chair1 and the ,democratic leadership of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives shall jointly select the other4 7#c7 ,appointment date2 notifications 7,a7 ,members shall be appointed to the commission under paragraph 7#a7 by not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,individuals making appointments under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide notice of the appointments to the ,secretary of ,defense 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary74 7#d7 ,qualifications and expertise 7,a7 ,in general ,in making appointments under this subsection1 consideration shall be given to individuals with expertise in-- 7i7 ,united ,states naval policy and strategy2 7ii7 naval forces capability2 7iii7 naval nuclear propulsion and weapons2 7iv7 naval force structure design1 organization1 and employment2 7v7 ,navy personnel matters2 7vi7 ,navy acquisition and sustainment2 7vii7 ,navy shipbuilding2 7viii7 naval aviation aircraft procurement2 and 7ix7 ,navy ship and aircraft depot maintenance4 7,b7 ,restriction on appointment ,officers or employees of the ,federal ,government 7other than experts or consultants the services of which are procured under section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 may not be appointed as members of the ,commission4 7,c7 ,restriction on members of congress ,members of ,congress may not serve on the ,commission4 7#e7 ,period of appointment2 ,vacancies2 ,removal of ,members 7,a7 ,appointment duration ,members shall be appointed for the life of the ,commission4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy in the ,commission shall not affect its powers1 but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7,c7 ,removal of members ,a member may be removed from the ,commission for cause by the individual serving in the position responsible for the original appointment of such member under subsection 7b77#a71 provided that notice has first been provided to such member of the cause for removal and voted and agreed upon by three quarters of the members serving4 ,a vacancy created by the removal of a member under this subsection shall not affect the powers of the ,commission1 and shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made4 7,d7 ,quorum 4,a majority of the members serving on the ,commission shall constitute a quorum4 7,e7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #cj days after the date on which all members of the ,commission have been appointed as published in the ,congressional ,record1 the ,commission shall hold its initial meeting4 7c7 ,personnel matters 7#a7 ,status as federal employees ,notwithstanding the requirements of section #baje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 including the required supervision under subsection 7a77#c7 of such section1 members of the ,commission shall be deemed to be ,federal employees in the legislative branch subject to all the laws and policies applicable to legislative branch employees4 7#b7 ,oath of office ,notwithstanding the provision of section #bijc7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 an employee of an ,executive ,branch agency1 otherwise authorized to administer oaths under section #bijc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 may administer the oath of office to ,commissioners for the purpose of their service to the ,commission4 7#c7 ,security ,clearances ,the appropriate ,federal departments or agencies shall cooperate with the ,commission in expeditiously providing to the ,commission members and staff appropriate security clearances to the extent possible pursuant to existing procedures and requirements1 except that no person may be provided with access to classified information under this ,act without the appropriate security clearances4 7#d7 ,pay for members ,each member of the ,commission may be compensated at a rate not to exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay payable for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each day 7including travel time7 during which such member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the ,commission4 ,all members of the ,commission who are officers or employees of the ,united ,states shall serve without compensation additional to that received for their services as officers or employees of the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,staff 7,a7 ,executive ,director ,the ,co-,chairs of the ,commission may appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for an ,executive ,director in accordance with section #cafa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,commission ,staff ,the ,executive ,director may appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for additional personnel as staff of the ,commission in accordance with section #cafa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,detailees ,authorized ,on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis1 the heads of departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government may provide1 and the ,commission may accept personnel detailed from such departments and agencies1 including active-duty military personnel4 7,d7 ,travel expenses ,the members and staff of the ,commission shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the ,commission4 7d7 ,support 7#a7 ,assistance from ,department of ,defense 7,a7 ,in general ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for support of the ,commission1 the ,secretary may make transfers to the ,commission for commission expenses1 including compensation of commission members1 officers1 and employees1 and provision of other such services1 funds1 facilities1 and other support services as necessary for the performance of the ,commission's functions4 ,funds made available to support and provide assistance to the ,commission may be used for payment of compensation of members1 officers1 and employees of the ,commission without transfer under this subparagraph4 ,amounts transferred under this subparagraph shall remain available until expended4 ,transfer authority provided by this subparagraph is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law4 ,section #bbae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to a transfer of funds under this subparagraph4 7,b7 ,treasury ,account authorized ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may establish an account or accounts for the ,commission from which any amounts transferred under this clause may be used for activities of the ,commission4 7#b7 ,liaison ,the ,secretary shall designate at least one officer or employee of the ,department of ,defense to serve as a liaison officer between the ,department and the ,commission4 7#c7 ,additional support ,to the extent that funds are available for such purpose1 or on a reimbursable basis1 the ,secretary may1 at the request of the ,co-,chairs of the ,commission-- 7,a7 enter into contracts for the acquisition of administrative supplies and equipment for use by the ,commission2 and 7,b7 make available the services of a ,federal funded research and development center or an independent1 nongovernmental organization1 described under section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7#d7 ,preliminary administrative support authorized ,upon the appointment of the ,co-,chairs under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary may provide administrative support authorized under this section necessary to facilitate the standing up of the ,commission4 7e7 ,termination of ,commission ,the ,commission shall terminate #ij days after the submission of the report required under subsection 7a74 #ajic4 ,dynamic airspace pilot program 7a7 ,pilot program 7#a7 ,pilot program required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall establish a pilot program for the purpose of developing1 testing1 and assessing dynamic scheduling and management of special activity airspace in order to accommodate emerging military testing and training requirements1 including-- 7,a7 special activity airspace for use by the ,department of ,defense for emerging military testing and training requirements of infrequent or limited durations2 and 7,b7 streamlining the process for the ,department of ,defense to request the designation of special activity airspace for activities described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,development1 test1 and assessment of dynamic airspace ,under the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator and the ,secretary shall jointly test not less than two use cases concerning temporary or permanent special activity airspace established by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for use by the ,department of ,defense that develop1 test1 and assess-- 7,a7 the availability of such airspace on an infrequent or limited duration necessary to accommodate the ,department of ,defense's emerging military testing and training requirements2 and 7,b7 whether the processes for the ,department of ,defense to request special activity airspace for infrequent or limited duration military testing and training events meet ,department of ,defense testing and training requirements4 7b7 ,requirements ,the pilot program established by subsection 7a7 shall not interfere with-- 7#a7 the public's right of transit consistent with national security2 7#b7 the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft within the ,national ,airspace ,system2 7#c7 the use of airspace necessary to ensure the efficient use of the ,national ,airspace ,system2 and 7#d7 ,department of ,defense use of special activity airspace that is established through means other than the pilot program established by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report by the ,administrator 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than two years after the date of the establishment of the pilot program under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the interim findings of the ,administrator with respect to the pilot program4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an analysis of the following3 7,a7 ,how the pilot program established under subsection 7a77#a7 affected policies on establishing and scheduling special activity airspace with an emphasis on the impact of allocation and utilization policies to other nonparticipating aviation users of the ,national ,airspace ,system4 7,b7 ,whether the streamlined processes for dynamic scheduling and management of special activity airspace involved in the pilot program established under subsection 7a77#a7 contributed to-- 7i7 the public's right of transit consistent with national security2 7ii7 the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft within the ,national ,airspace ,system2 and 7iii7 the use of airspace necessary to ensure the efficient use of the ,national ,airspace ,system4 7d7 ,report by the ,secretary of ,defense ,not later than two years after the date of the establishment of the pilot program under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the interim findings of the ,secretary with respect to the pilot program4 ,such report shall include an analysis of how the pilot program affected military testing and training4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term special activity airspace means the following airspace with defined dimensions within the ,national ,airspace ,system wherein limitations may be imposed upon aircraft operations3 7,a7 ,restricted areas4 7,b7 ,military operations areas4 7,c7 ,air traffic control assigned airspace4 7,d7 ,warning areas4 7#c7 ,the term use cases means a compendium of airspace utilization data collected from the development1 testing1 and assessment conducted under subsection 7a77#a71 and other test points or metrics as agreed to by the ,administrator and the ,secretary1 within a specific geographic region as determined by the ,administrator and ,secretary4 7f7 ,duration ,the pilot program under subsection 7a77#a7 shall continue for not more than three years after the date on which it is established4 ,,xi ,civilian ,personnel ,matters ,sec4 #aaja4 ,restricted reporting option for ,department of ,defense civilian employees choosing to report experiencing adult sexual assault4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,modification and extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for ,federal civilian employees working overseas4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,one-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances1 benefits1 and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,standardized credentials for law enforcement officers of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,temporary extension of authority to provide security for former ,department of ,defense officials4 ,sec4 #aajf4 ,enhanced pay authority for certain research and technology positions in science and technology reinvention laboratories4 ,sec4 #aajg4 ,flexible workplace programs4 ,sec4 #aajh4 ,eligibility of ,department of ,defense employees in time-limited appointments to compete for permanent appointments4 ,sec4 #aaji4 ,modification to personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering4 ,sec4 #aaaj4 ,modification and extension of pilot program on dynamic shaping of the workforce to improve the technical skills and expertise at certain department of defense laboratories4 ,sec4 #aaaa4 ,modification of temporary expansion of authority for noncompetitive appointments of military spouses by federal agencies4 ,sec4 #aaab4 ,modification to pilot program for the temporary assignment of cyber and information technology personnel to private sector organizations4 #aaja4 ,restricted reporting option for ,department of ,defense civilian employees choosing to report experiencing adult sexual assault 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aeii;j4 ,restricted reports of incidents of adult sexual assault 7a7 ,restricted reports ,the ,secretary of ,defense may provide a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense an opportunity to submit to an individual described in subsection 7d7 a restricted report of an alleged incident of adult sexual assault for the purpose of assisting the employee in obtaining information and access to authorized victim support services provided by the ,department4 7b7 ,restrictions on disclosures and initiating investigations ,unless the ,secretary determines that a disclosure is necessary to prevent or mitigate a serious and imminent safety threat to the employee submitting the report or to another person1 a restricted report submitted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall not-- 7#a7 be disclosed to the supervisor of the employee or any other management official2 or 7#b7 cause the initiation of a ,federal civil or criminal investigation4 7c7 ,duties under other laws ,the receipt of a restricted report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall not be construed as imputing actual or constructive knowledge of an alleged incident of sexual assault to the ,department of ,defense for any purpose4 7d7 ,individuals authorized to receive restricted reports ,an individual described in this subsection is an individual who performs victim advocate duties under a program for one or more of the following purposes 7or any other program designated by the ,secretary73 7#a7 ,sexual assault prevention and response4 7#b7 ,victim advocacy4 7#c7 ,equal employment opportunity4 7#d7 ,workplace violence prevention and response4 7#e7 ,employee assistance4 7#f7 ,family advocacy4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,civilian employee ,the term civilian employee has the meaning given the term employee in section #baje of title #e4 7#b7 ,sexual assault ,the term sexual assault has the meaning given that term in section #ibj of this title 7article #abj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 and includes penetrative offenses and sexual contact offenses4 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 #aeii;j4 ,restricted reports of incidents of adult sexual assault4 4 #aajb4 ,modification and 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 #aaab of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aiec71 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking that is in the area of responsibility and all that follows through ,united ,states ,africa ,command1 and 7#b7 by striking through #bjbb and inserting through #bjbc4 #aajc4 ,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 #aaad of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aied71 is further amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbd4 #aajd4 ,standardized credentials for law enforcement officers of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,standardized credentials required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of each military department develops standardized credentials for ,defense law enforcement officers under their respective authority2 7#b7 the ,secretary of each military department issues such credential to each such officer at no cost to such officer2 and 7#c7 any ,department of ,defense common access card issued to such an officer clearly identifies the officer as a ,defense law enforcement officer4 7b7 ,defense law enforcement officer defined ,in this section1 the term ,defense law enforcement officer means a member of the ,armed ,forces or civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense who-- 7#a7 is authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention1 detection1 investigation1 or prosecution of1 or the incarceration of any person for1 any violation of law2 7#b7 has statutory powers of arrest or apprehension under section #hjg7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #g7;b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 and 7#c7 is authorized by the ,department to carry a firearm4 #aaje4 ,temporary extension of authority to provide security for former ,department of ,defense officials ,during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on ,january #a1 #bjbd1 subsection 7b7 of section #gad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be applied-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by substituting a serious and credible threat for an imminent and credible threat2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by substituting three years for two years2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f77;,a71 by substituting-- 7,a7 congressional leadership and the congressional defense committees for the congressional defense committees2 and 7,b7 by substituting the justification for such determination1 scope of the protection1 and the anticipated cost and duration of such protection for the justification for such determination4 #aajf4 ,enhanced pay authority for certain research and technology positions in science and technology reinvention laboratories 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #cjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #djic the following new section3 #djid4 ,enhanced pay authority for certain research and technology positions in science and technology reinvention laboratories 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out a program using the pay authority specified in subsection 7d7 to fix the rate of basic pay for positions described in subsection 7c7 in order to assist the military departments in attracting and retaining high quality acquisition and technology experts in positions responsible for managing and performing complex1 high-cost research and technology development efforts in the science and technology reinvention laboratories of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,approval required ,the program may be carried out in a military department only with the approval of the service acquisition executive of the military department concerned4 7c7 ,positions ,the positions described in this subsection are positions in the science and technology reinvention laboratories of the ,department of ,defense that-- 7#a7 require expertise of an extremely high level in a scientific1 technical1 professional1 or acquisition management field2 and 7#b7 are critical to the successful accomplishment of an important research or technology development mission4 7d7 ,rate of basic pay ,the pay authority specified in this subsection is authority as follows3 7#a7 ,authority to fix the rate of basic pay for a position at a rate not to exceed #aej percent of the rate of basic pay payable for level ,i of the ,executive ,schedule1 upon the approval of the service acquisition executive concerned4 7#b7 ,authority to fix the rate of basic pay for a position at a rate in excess of #aej percent of the rate of basic pay payable for level ,i of the ,executive ,schedule1 upon the approval of the ,secretary of the military department concerned4 7e7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,in general ,the authority in subsection 7a7 may be used only to the extent necessary to competitively recruit or retain individuals exceptionally well qualified for positions described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,number of positions ,the authority in subsection 7a7 may not be used with respect to more than five positions in each military department at any one time1 unless the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 in concurrence with the ,secretaries of the military departments concerned1 authorizes the transfer of positions from one military department to another4 7#c7 ,term of positions ,the authority in subsection 7a7 may be used only for positions having a term of less than five years4 7f7 ,science and technology reinvention laboratories of the department of defense defined ,in this section1 the term science and technology reinvention laboratories of the ,department of ,defense means the laboratories designated as science and technology reinvention laboratories by section #daba7;b7 of this title4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #cjc of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #djic the following new item3 #djid4 ,enhanced pay authority for certain research and technology positions in science and technology reinvention laboratories4 4 7c7 ,application ,this section shall take effect immediately after section #hha of this ,act4 #aajg4 ,flexible workplace programs ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall promulgate guidance to the military departments to promote consistency in policies relating to flexible workplace programs4 ,such guidance shall address at a minimum the conditions under which an employee is allowed to perform all or a portion of assigned duties-- 7#a7 at a telecommuting center established pursuant to statute2 or 7#b7 through the use of flexible workplace services agreements4 #aajh4 ,eligibility of ,department of ,defense employees in time-limited appointments to compete for permanent appointments ,section #ccjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,eligibility of ,department of ,defense employees in time-limited appointments to compete for permanent appointments 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term ,department means the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 the term time-limited appointment means a temporary or term appointment in the competitive service4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or any other provision of law relating to the examination1 certification1 and appointment of individuals in the competitive service1 an employee of the ,department serving under a time-limited appointment is eligible to compete for a permanent appointment in the competitive service when the ,department is accepting applications from individuals within its own workforce1 or from individuals outside its own workforce1 under merit promotion procedures1 if-- 7,a7 the employee was appointed initially under open1 competitive examination under subchapter ,i of this chapter to the time-limited appointment2 7,b7 the employee has served under #a or more time-limited appointments within the ,department for a period or periods totaling more than #b years without a break of #b or more years2 and 7,c7 the employee's performance has been at an acceptable level of performance throughout the period or periods referred to in subparagraph 7,b74 7#c7 ,career-conditional status2 competitive status ,an individual appointed to a permanent position under this section-- 7,a7 becomes a career-conditional employee1 unless the employee has otherwise completed the service requirements for career tenure2 and 7,b7 acquires competitive status upon appointment4 7#d7 ,former employees ,if the ,department is accepting applications as described in paragraph 7#b71 a former employee of the ,department who served under a time-limited appointment and who otherwise meets the requirements of this section shall be eligible to compete for a permanent position in the competitive service under this section if-- 7,a7 the employee applies for a position covered by this section not later than #b years after the most recent date of separation2 and 7,b7 the employee's most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance4 7#e7 ,regulations ,the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall prescribe regulations necessary for the administration of this subsection4 4 #aaji4 ,modification to personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering ,section #djib of title #aj1 united states code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#h71 in the second sentence1 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,h7-- 7i7 by striking #aj positions and inserting #ae positions2 and 7ii7 by striking #c such positions and inserting #e such positions2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking paragraph 7#a77;,b7 and inserting subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,h7 of paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by striking to any of and inserting to any of the2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting and any of the #e positions designated by the ,director of the ,space ,development ,agency after ,projects ,agency2 and 7iii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the ,director and inserting the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency or the ,director of the ,space ,development ,agency2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by inserting the ,space ,development ,agency1 after ,intelligence ,center14 #aaaj4 ,modification and extension of pilot program on dynamic shaping of the workforce to improve the technical skills and expertise at certain department of defense laboratories 7a7 ,repeal of obsolete provision ,section #aaji7;b77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib7 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,d74 7b7 ,extension of authority ,section #aaji7;d77#a7 of such ,act is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 #aaaa4 ,modification of temporary expansion of authority for noncompetitive appointments of military spouses by federal agencies 7a7 ,extension of sunset ,subsection 7e7 of section #egc of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 #cccj;d note7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 7b7 ,repeal of opm limitation and reports ,subsection 7d7 of such section is repealed4 #aaab4 ,modification to pilot program for the temporary assignment of cyber and information technology personnel to private sector organizations ,section #aaaj7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjb note2 ,public ,law #aaa-hd7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 ,,xii ,matters relating to foreign nations ,subtitle ,a--,assistance and training ,sec4 #abja4 ,payment of personnel expenses necessary for participation in training program conducted by ,colombia under the ,united ,states-,colombia ,action ,plan for ,regional ,security4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,modifications to ,reports on ,security ,cooperation4 ,sec4 #abjc4 ,modification of authority for participation in multinational centers of excellence4 ,sec4 #abjd4 ,modification of existing authorities to provide for an ,irregular ,warfare ,center and a ,regional ,defense ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #abje4 ,modification to authority to provide support for conduct of operations4 ,sec4 #abjf4 ,extension and modification of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to ,united ,states military operations4 ,sec4 #abjg4 ,modification and extension of authority to support border security operations of certain foreign countries4 ,sec4 #abjh4 ,security cooperation programs with foreign partners to advance women1 peace1 and security4 ,sec4 #abji4 ,review of implementation of prohibition on use of funds for assistance to units of foreign security forces that have committed a gross violation of human rights4 ,sec4 #abaj4 ,independent assessment of ,united ,states efforts to train1 advise1 assist1 and equip the military forces of ,somalia4 ,sec4 #abaa4 ,security cooperation activities at ,counter-,,uas ,university4 ,sec4 #abab4 ,defense ,operational ,resilience ,international ,cooperation ,pilot ,program4 ,subtitle ,b--,matters relating to ,afghanistan and ,pakistan ,sec4 #abba4 ,extension of authority for certain payments to redress injury and loss4 ,sec4 #abbb4 ,additional matters for inclusion in reports on oversight in ,afghanistan4 ,sec4 #abbc4 ,prohibition on transporting currency to the ,taliban and the ,islamic ,emirate of ,afghanistan4 ,subtitle ,c--,matters relating to ,syria1 ,iraq1 and ,iran ,sec4 #abca4 ,modification of annual report on the military capabilities of ,iran and related activities4 ,sec4 #abcb4 ,extension of authority to support operations and activities of the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq4 ,sec4 #abcc4 ,extension of authority to provide assistance to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals4 ,sec4 #abcd4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4 ,sec4 #abce4 ,prohibition on transfers to ,iran4 ,sec4 #abcf4 ,report on ,islamic ,revolutionary ,guard ,corps-affiliated operatives abroad4 ,sec4 #abcg4 ,assessment of support to ,iraqi ,security ,forces and ,kurdish ,peshmerga ,forces to counter air and missile threats4 ,sec4 #abch4 ,interagency strategy to disrupt and dismantle narcotics production and trafficking and affiliated networks linked to the regime of ,bashar al-,assad in ,syria4 ,sec4 #abci4 ,prohibition on transfers to ,badr ,organization4 ,sec4 #abdj4 ,report on ,united ,nations arms embargo on ,iran4 ,subtitle ,d--,matters relating to ,russia ,sec4 #abda4 ,modification and extension of ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative4 ,sec4 #abdb4 ,extension of limitation on military cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,russia4 ,sec4 #abdc4 ,modification to annual report on military and security developments involving the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #abdd4 ,temporary authorizations related to ,ukraine and other matters4 ,sec4 #abde4 ,prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over internationally recognized territory of ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abdf4 ,report on ,department of ,defense plan for the provision of short and medium-term security assistance to ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abdg4 ,oversight of ,united ,states assistance to ,ukraine4 ,subtitle ,e--,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region ,sec4 #abea4 ,modification to annual report on military and security developments involving the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #abeb4 ,modification of ,indo-,pacific ,maritime ,security ,initiative to authorize use of funds for the ,coast ,guard4 ,sec4 #abec4 ,modification of prohibition on participation of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in rim of the ,pacific 7,,rimpac7 naval exercises to include cessation of genocide by ,china4 ,sec4 #abed4 ,extension and modification of ,pacific ,deterrence ,initiative4 ,sec4 #abee4 ,extension of authority to transfer funds for ,bien ,hoa dioxin cleanup4 ,sec4 #abef4 ,enhanced indications and warning for deterrence and dissuasion4 ,sec4 #abeg4 ,prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects with ties to the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #abeh4 ,reporting on institutions of higher education domiciled in the ,people's ,republic of ,china that provide support to the ,people's ,liberation ,army4 ,sec4 #abei4 ,review of port and port-related infrastructure purchases and investments made by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and entities directed or backed by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #abfj4 ,enhancing major defense partnership with ,india4 ,sec4 #abfa4 ,pilot program to develop young civilian defense leaders in the ,indo-,pacific region4 ,sec4 #abfb4 ,report on bilateral agreements supporting ,united ,states military posture in the ,indo-,pacific region4 ,sec4 #abfc4 ,statement of policy on ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #abfd4 ,sense of congress on joint exercises with ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #abfe4 ,sense of ,congress on defense alliances and partnerships in the ,indo-,pacific region4 ,subtitle ,f--,other matters ,sec4 #abga4 ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,special ,operations ,headquarters4 ,sec4 #abgb4 ,sense of ,congress on ,,nato and ,united ,states defense posture in ,europe4 ,sec4 #abgc4 ,report on ,fifth ,fleet capabilities upgrades4 ,sec4 #abgd4 ,report on use of social media by foreign terrorist organizations4 ,sec4 #abge4 ,report and feasibility study on collaboration to meet shared national security interests in ,east ,africa4 ,sec4 #abgf4 ,assessment of challenges to implementation of the partnership among ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #abgg4 ,modification and extension of ,united ,states-,israel cooperation to counter unmanned aerial systems4 ,sec4 #abgh4 ,sense of ,congress and briefing on multinational force and observers4 ,sec4 #abgi4 ,briefing on ,department of ,defense program to protect ,united ,states students against foreign agents4 ,a ,assistance and training #abja4 ,payment of personnel expenses necessary for participation in training program conducted by ,colombia under the ,united ,states-,colombia ,action ,plan for ,regional ,security 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iv of chapter #af of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cce4 ,payment of personnel expenses necessary for participation in training program conducted by ,colombia under the ,united ,states-,colombia ,action ,plan for ,regional ,security 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may pay the expendable training supplies1 travel1 subsistence1 and similar personnel expenses of1 and special compensation for1 the following that the ,secretary considers necessary for participation in the training program conducted by ,colombia under the ,united ,states-,colombia ,action ,plan for ,regional ,security3 7#a7 ,defense personnel of friendly foreign governments4 7#b7 ,with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 other personnel of friendly foreign governments and nongovernmental personnel4 7b7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the authority provided in subsection 7a7 may only be used for the payment of such expenses of1 and special compensation for1 such personnel from developing countries4 7#b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may authorize the payment of such expenses of1 and special compensation for1 such personnel from a country other than a developing country if the ,secretary determines that such payment is-- 7,a7 necessary to respond to extraordinary circumstances2 and 7,b7 in the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,,iv of chapter #af of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #cce4 ,payment of personnel expenses necessary for participation in training program conducted by ,colombia under the ,united ,states-,colombia ,action ,plan for ,regional ,security4 4 #abjb4 ,modifications to ,reports on ,security ,cooperation 7a7 ,support to friendly foreign countries for conduct operations ,section #cca7;d77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,a description of each entity with which the applicable friendly foreign country is engaged in hostilities and whether each such entity is covered by an authorization for the use of military force4 4 7b7 ,defense institution capacity building ,section #ccb7;b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking quarter each place it appears2 and 7#b7 by striking ,each fiscal year and inserting ,not later than ,february #a of each year4 7c7 ,authority to build capacity of foreign forces ,section #ccc7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking ,quarterly and inserting ,semi-,annual2 7#b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking a quarterly and inserting a semi-annual2 and 7,b7 by striking calendar quarter and inserting #ahj days4 7d7 ,annual ,report on ,security ,cooperation ,activities ,section #chf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #chf4 ,annual report 7a7 ,annual report required ,not later than ,march #ca of each year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that sets forth1 on a country-by-country basis1 an overview of security cooperation activities carried out by the ,department of ,defense during the fiscal year in which such report is submitted1 using the authorities specified in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,elements of report ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to each country and for the entirety of the period covered by such report1 the following3 7#a7 ,a narrative summary that provides-- 7,a7 a brief overview of the primary security cooperation objectives for the activities encompassed by the report2 and 7,b7 a description of how such activities advance the theater security cooperation strategy of the relevant geographic combatant command4 7#b7 ,a table that includes an aggregated amount with respect to each of the following3 7,a7 ,with respect to amounts made available for section #ccb7;a7 of this title1 the ,department of ,defense cost to provide any ,department personnel as advisors to a ministry of defense4 7,b7 ,with respect to amounts made available for section #ccb7;b7 of this title1 the ,department of ,defense incremental execution costs to conduct activities under such section4 7,c7 ,with respect to section #ccc of this title1 the value of all programs for which notice is required by such section4 7,d7 ,with respect to section #cce of this title1 the total ,department of ,defense costs to fund expenses to attend training provided by the ,government of ,colombia that began during the period of the report4 7,e7 ,with respect to amounts made available for section #cda of this title1 the ,department of ,defense manpower and travel costs to conduct bi-lateral state partnership program engagements with the partner country4 7,f7 ,with respect to amounts made available for section #cdb of this title1 the ,department of ,defense-funded1 foreign-partner travel costs to attend a regional center activity that began during the period of the report4 7,g7 ,with respect to amounts made available for section #cde of this title1 the estimated ,department of ,defense execution cost to complete all training that began during the period of the report4 7,h7 ,with respect to amounts made available for section #befa of this title1 the planned execution cost of completing humanitarian assistance activities for the partner country that were approved for the period of the report4 7#c7 ,a table that includes aggregated totals for each of the following3 7,a7 ,pursuant to section #caa of this title1 the number of personnel from a partner country assigned to a ,department of ,defense organization4 7,b7 ,pursuant to section #ccb7;a7 of this title1 the number of ,department of ,defense personnel assigned as advisors to a ministry of defense4 7,c7 ,pursuant to section #ccb7;b7 of this title1 the number of activities conducted by the ,department of ,defense4 7,d7 ,the number of new programs carried out during the period of the report that required notice under section #ccc of this title4 7,e7 ,with respect to section #cce of this title1 the number of partner country officials who participated in training provided by the ,government of ,colombia that began during the period of the report4 7,f7 ,with respect to section #cda of this title1 the number of ,department of ,defense bilateral state partnership program engagements with the partner country that began during the period of the report4 7,g7 ,with respect to section #cdb of this title1 the number of partner country officials who participated in regional center activity that began during the period of the report4 7,h7 ,pursuant to the authorities under sections #cdc1 #cde1 #cdh1 #cdi1 #cej and #ceb of this title1 the total number of partner country personnel who began training during the period of the report4 7,i7 ,pursuant to section #cdg of this title1 the number of cadets from the partner country that were enrolled in the ,service ,academies during the period of the report4 7,j7 ,pursuant to amounts made available to carry out section #befa of this title1 the number of new humanitarian assistance projects funded through the ,overseas ,humanitarian ,disaster and ,civic ,aid account that were approved during the period of the required report4 7#d7 ,a table that includes the following3 7,a7 ,for each person from the partner country assigned to a ,department of ,defense organization pursuant to section #caa of this title-- 7i7 whether the person is a member of the armed forces or a civilian2 7ii7 the rank of the person 7if applicable72 and 7iii7 the component of the ,department of ,defense and location to which such person is assigned4 7,b7 ,with respect to each civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense or member of the armed forces that was assigned1 pursuant to section #ccb7;a7 of this title1 as an advisor to a ministry of defense during the period of the report1 a description of the object of the ,department of ,defense for such support and the name of the ministry or regional organization to which the employee or member was assigned4 7,c7 ,with respect to each activity commenced under section #ccb7;b7 of this title during the period of the report-- 7i7 the name of the supported ministry or regional organization2 7ii7 the component of the ,department of ,defense that conducted the activity2 7iii7 the duration of the activity2 and 7iv7 a description of the objective of the activity4 7,d7 ,for each program that required notice to ,congress under section #ccc of this title during the period of the report-- 7i7 the units of the national security forces of the foreign country to which assistance was provided2 7ii7 the type of operation capability assisted2 7iii7 a description of the nature of the assistance being provided2 and 7iv7 the estimated cost included in the notice provided for such assistance4 7,e7 ,with respect to each ,government of ,colombia training activity which included ,department of ,defense funded participants under section #cce of this title that commenced during the period of the report-- 7i7 the units of the defense personnel of the friendly foreign country to which the ,department of ,defense funded assistance was provided2 7ii7 the units of the ,government of ,colombia that conducted the training activity2 7iii7 the duration of the training activity provided by the ,government of ,colombia2 7iv7 a description of the objective of the training activity provided by the ,government of ,colombia4 7,f7 ,with respect to each activity commenced under section #cda of this title during the period of the report-- 7i7 a description of the activity2 7ii7 the duration of the activity2 7iii7 the number of participating members of the ,national ,guard2 and 7iv7 the number of participating personnel of foreign country4 7,g7 ,with respect to each activity of a ,regional ,center for ,security ,studies commenced under section #cdb of this title during the period of the report-- 7i7 a description of the activity2 7ii7 the name of the ,regional ,center that sponsored the activity2 7iii7 the location and duration of the training2 and 7iv7 the number of officials from the foreign country who participated the activity4 7,h7 ,with respect to each training event that commenced under sections #cdc1 #cde1 #cdh1 #cdi1 #cej1 or #ceb of this title during the period of the report-- 7i7 a description of the training2 7ii7 the location and duration of the training2 and 7iii7 the number of personnel of the foreign country trained4 7,i7 ,with respect to each new project approved under section #befa of this title during the period of the report and funded through the ,overseas ,humanitarian ,disaster and ,civic ,aid account-- 7i7 the title of the project2 7ii7 a description of the assistance to be provided2 and 7iii7 the anticipated costs to provide such assistance4 4 7e7 ,applicability of amendment to annual report requirements ,with respect to a report that was required to be submitted under section #chf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 prior to the date of the enactment of this ,act1 that has not been submitted as of such date and relates to a year preceding fiscal year #bjbc1 such a report may be submitted in accordance with-- 7#a7 the requirements of such section #chf as amended by subsection 7d72 or 7#b7 the requirements of such section #chf as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #abjc4 ,modification of authority for participation in multinational centers of excellence ,section #cdd7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,d71 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 the ,international ,special ,training ,centre1 established in #aigi and located in ,pfullendorf1 ,germany4 4 #abjd4 ,modification of existing authorities to provide for an ,irregular ,warfare ,center and a ,regional ,defense ,fellowship ,program 7a7 ,in general ,section #cde of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending the section heading to read as follows3 ,irregular ,warfare ,center and ,regional ,defense ,fellowship ,program2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,program ,authorized and inserting ,authorities2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may-- 7,a7 operate and administer a ,center for ,strategic ,studies in ,irregular ,warfare1 to be known as the ,irregular ,warfare ,center1 in accordance with the requirements described in subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 carry out a program1 to be known as the ,regional ,defense ,fellowship ,program1 to provide for the education and training of foreign personnel described in paragraph 7#b7 at military or civilian educational institutions1 the ,irregular ,warfare ,center1 regional centers1 conferences1 seminars1 or other training programs conducted for purposes of regional defense in connection with irregular warfare or combating terrorism4 2 7,c7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 7as amended7 the following3 7#b7 ,covered costs ,the ,secretary may pay the following costs associated with exercising the authorities under this section3 7,a7 ,costs of travel1 subsistence1 and similar personnel expenses of1 and special compensation for-- 7i7 defense personnel of friendly foreign governments to attend activities of the ,irregular ,warfare ,center or attend the ,regional ,defense ,fellowship ,program2 7ii7 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 other personnel of friendly foreign governments and non-governmental personnel to attend activities of the ,irregular ,warfare ,center or attend the ,regional ,defense ,fellowship ,program2 and 7iii7 foreign personnel and ,united ,states ,government personnel necessary for the administration and execution of the authorities under this section4 7,b7 ,costs associated with the administration and operation of the ,irregular ,warfare ,center1 including costs associated with-- 7i7 research1 communication1 the exchange of ideas1 curriculum development and review1 and training of military and civilian participants of the ,united ,states and other countries1 as the ,secretary considers necessary2 and 7ii7 maintaining an international network of irregular warfare policymakers and practitioners to achieve the objectives of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,state4 7,c7 ,costs associated with strategic engagement with alumni of the ,regional ,defense ,fellowship ,program to address ,department of ,defense objectives and planning on irregular warfare and combating terrorism topics4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,regulations and inserting ,regulations for ,regional ,defense ,fellowship ,program2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the program authorized by subsection 7a7 and inserting ,the authorities granted to the ,secretary of ,defense under subsection 7a77#a77;,b72 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,irregular ,warfare ,center 7#a7 ,mission ,the mission of the ,irregular ,warfare ,center shall be to serve as a central mechanism for developing the irregular warfare knowledge of the ,department of ,defense and advancing the understanding of irregular warfare concepts and doctrine1 in collaboration with key partners and allies1 by-- 7,a7 coordinating and aligning ,department education curricula1 standards1 and objectives related to irregular warfare2 7,b7 facilitating research on irregular warfare1 strategic competition1 and the role of the ,department in supporting interagency activities relating to irregular warfare2 7,c7 engaging and coordinating with ,federal departments and agencies and with academia1 nongovernmental organizations1 civil society1 and international partners to discuss and coordinate efforts on security challenges in irregular warfare2 7,d7 developing curriculum and conducting training and education of military and civilian participants of the ,united ,states and other countries1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,e7 serving as a coordinating body and central repository for irregular warfare resources1 including educational activities and programs1 and lessons learned across components of the ,department4 7#b7 ,employment and compensation of faculty ,with respect to the ,irregular ,warfare ,center-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense may1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 employ a ,director1 a ,deputy ,director1 and such civilians as professors1 instructors1 and lecturers1 as the ,secretary considers necessary2 and 7,b7 compensation of individuals employed under this section shall be as prescribed by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,partnership with institution of higher education 7,a7 ,in general ,in operating the ,irregular ,warfare ,center1 to promote integration throughout the ,united ,states ,government and civil society across the full spectrum of irregular warfare competition and conflict challenges1 the ,secretary of ,defense may partner with an institution of higher education 7as such term is defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja774 7,b7 ,types of partnerships ,the ,secretary may establish a partnership under subparagraph 7,a7 by-- 7i7 entering into an intergovernmental support agreement pursuant to section #bfgi of this title2 or 7ii7 entering into a contract or cooperative agreement or awarding a grant through the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university4 7,c7 ,determination required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall make a determination with respect to the desirability of partnering with an institution of higher education in a ,government-owned1 contractor-operated partnership1 such as the partnership structure used by the ,department of ,defense for ,university ,affiliated ,research ,centers1 for meeting the mission requirements of the ,irregular ,warfare ,center4 7#d7 ,roles and responsibilities ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe guidance for the roles and responsibilities of the relevant components of the ,department of ,defense in the administration1 operation1 and oversight of the ,irregular ,warfare ,center1 which shall include the roles and responsibilities of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict in policy oversight and governance structure of the ,center4 7,b7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 as the ,executive ,agent in support of the operation of the ,center4 7,c7 ,any other official of the ,department of ,defense1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7d7 7as redesignated71 by striking subsection 7a7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7a77#a77;,b72 7#g7 in subsection 7e7 7as redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting subsection 7a77#a77;,b72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,a discussion of how the training from the previous year incorporated lessons learned from ongoing conflicts4 2 and 7#h7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 7as redesignated7 the following3 7f7 ,annual review of ,irregular ,warfare ,center ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbd1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7#a7 shall conduct a review of the structure and activities of the ,irregular ,warfare ,center to determine whether such structure and activities are appropriately aligned with the strategic priorities of the ,department of ,defense and the applicable combatant commands2 and 7#b7 may1 after an annual review under paragraph 7#a71 revise the relevant structure and activities so as to more appropriately align such structure and activities with the strategic priorities and combatant commands4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,v of chapter #af of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #cde and inserting the following3 #cde4 ,irregular ,warfare ,center and ,regional ,defense ,fellowship ,program4 4 7c7 ,repeal of treatment as regional center for security studies ,section #abii,l7b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #djab2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cdb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively4 7d7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that a ,center for ,security ,studies in ,irregular ,warfare established under section #cde of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a71 should be known as the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,,iii ,center for ,security ,studies in ,irregular ,warfare4 7e7 ,plan for ,irregular ,warfare ,center 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a plan for establishing the structure1 operations1 and administration of the ,irregular ,warfare ,center described in section #cde7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a77#b77;,b74 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a timeline and milestones for the establishment of the ,irregular ,warfare ,center2 and 7,b7 steps to enter into partnerships and resource agreements with academic institutions of the ,department of ,defense or other academic institutions1 including any agreement for hosting or operating the ,irregular ,warfare ,center4 #abje4 ,modification to authority to provide support for conduct of operations ,notwithstanding subsection 7g77#a7 of section #cca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the aggregate value of all logistic support1 supplies1 and services provided under paragraphs 7#a71 7#d71 and 7#e7 of subsection 7c7 of such section #cca in each of fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd may not exceed #iej1jjj1jjj4 #abjf4 ,extension and modification of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to ,united ,states military operations ,section #abcc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #cic7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjba1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbb and inserting for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbb1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjba1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbb and inserting during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbb1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbc2 and 7,b7 by striking #fj1jjj1jjj and inserting #cj1jjj1jjj4 #abjg4 ,modification and extension of authority to support border security operations of certain foreign countries 7a7 ,modification ,subsection 7e7 of section #abbf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ajef2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea note7 is amended by striking paragraph 7#d74 7b7 ,extension ,subsection 7h7 of such section is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 #abjh4 ,security cooperation programs with foreign partners to advance women1 peace1 and security 7a7 ,in general ,during fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 may conduct or support security cooperation programs and activities involving the national military forces or national-level security forces of a foreign country1 or other covered personnel1 to advise1 train1 and educate such forces or personnel with respect to-- 7#a7 the recruitment1 employment1 development1 retention1 promotion1 and meaningful participation in decisionmaking of women2 7#b7 sexual harassment1 sexual assault1 domestic abuse1 and other forms of violence that disproportionately impact women2 7#c7 the requirements of women1 including providing appropriate equipment and facilities2 and 7#d7 the implementation of activities described in this subsection1 including the integration of such activities into security-sector policy1 planning1 exercises1 and training1 as appropriate4 7b7 ,annual report ,not later than #ij days after the end of each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the assistance provided under this section and specifying the recipients of such assistance4 7c7 ,other covered personnel defined ,in this section1 the term other covered personnel means personnel of the ministry of defense or other governmental entity carrying out similar functions of a foreign country4 #abji4 ,review of implementation of prohibition on use of funds for assistance to units of foreign security forces that have committed a gross violation of human rights 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the promotion of human rights is a critical element of ,department of ,defense security cooperation programs and activities that advance ,united ,states national security interests and values4 7b7 ,review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the commanders of the geographic combatant commands1 shall initiate a review of the policies1 guidance1 and processes for ,department of ,defense-wide implementation of section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,elements ,the review required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include an assessment of the following3 7,a7 ,the standards and procedures by which the ,secretary1 before making a decision to provide assistance to a unit of a foreign security force under section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 gives full consideration to credible information that the unit has committed a gross violation of human rights1 including credible information available to the ,department of ,state relating to human rights violations by such unit4 7,b7 ,the roles and responsibilities of ,department of ,defense components in implementing such section1 including the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,global ,partnerships1 the geographic combatant commands1 and the ,office of the ,general ,counsel1 and whether such components are adequately funded1 resourced1 and manned to carry out their respective roles and responsibilities4 7,c7 ,the standards and procedures by which the ,secretary implements the exception under subsection 7b7 of such section based on a determination that all necessary corrective steps have been taken4 7,d7 ,the standards and procedures by which the ,secretary exercises the waiver authority under subsection 7c7 of such section based on a determination that a waiver is required by extraordinary circumstances4 7,e7 ,the policies1 standards1 and processes for the remediation of units of foreign security forces described in such section and resumption of assistance consistent with such section1 and the effectiveness of such remediation process4 7,f7 ,the process by which the ,secretary determines whether a unit of a foreign security force designated to receive training1 equipment1 or other assistance under such section is new or fundamentally different from its predecessor for which there was determined to be credible information that the unit had committed a gross violation of human rights4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,findings of review ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the review conducted under subsection 7b7 that includes any recommendations or corrective actions necessary with respect to the policies1 guidance1 and processes for ,department of ,defense-wide implementation of section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,remediation process 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter through fiscal year #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the remediation process under section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and resumption of assistance consistent with such section4 7,b7 ,elements ,each report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,an identification of the units of foreign security forces that currently have been determined under section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to be ineligible to receive ,department of ,defense training1 equipment1 or other assistance4 7ii7 ,with respect to each unit identified under clause 7i71 the date on which such determination was made4 7iii7 ,the number of requests submitted by geographic combatant commands for review by a remediation review panel with respect to resumption of assistance to a unit of a foreign security force that has been denied assistance under such section1 disaggregated by geographic combatant command4 7iv7 ,for the preceding reporting period1 the number of-- 7,i7 remediation review panels convened2 and 7,,ii7 cases resolved4 7,c7 ,appropriate committees of congress defined ,in this paragraph1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abaj4 ,independent assessment of ,united ,states efforts to train1 advise1 assist1 and equip the military forces of ,somalia 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide for an independent assessment of ,department of ,defense efforts to train1 advise1 assist1 and equip the military forces of ,somalia4 7b7 ,conduct of assessment ,to conduct the assessment required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall select-- 7#a7 a federally funded research and development center2 or 7#b7 an independent1 nongovernmental institute described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code that has recognized credentials and expertise in national security and military affairs appropriate for the assessment4 7c7 ,elements ,the assessment required by subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of the following3 7#a7 ,the evolution of ,united ,states approaches to training1 advising1 assisting1 and equipping the military forces of ,somalia4 7#b7 ,the extent to which-- 7,a7 the ,department has an established plan1 with objectives and milestones1 for the effort to train1 advise1 assist1 and equip such forces2 7,b7 advisory efforts are meeting objectives1 including whether and the manner in which-- 7i7 advisors track the operational effectiveness of such forces2 and 7ii7 any such data informs future training and advisory efforts2 7,c7 the ,department sufficiently engages1 collaborates1 and deconflicts with-- 7i7 other ,federal departments and agencies that conduct assistance and advisory engagements with such forces2 and 7ii7 international and multilateral entities that conduct assistance and advisory engagements with such forces2 and 7,d7 the ,department has established and enforced a policy1 processes1 and procedures for accountability relating to equipment provided by the ,united ,states to such forces4 7#c7 ,factors that have hindered1 or may in the future hinder1 the development of professional1 sustainable1 and capable such forces4 7#d7 ,with respect to the effort to train1 advise1 assist1 and equip such forces1 the extent to which the ,december #bjbj decision to reduce and reposition outside ,somalia the majority of the members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces assigned to carry out the effort has impacted the effectiveness of the effort4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 the entity selected to conduct the assessment required by subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,secretary and the congressional defense committees a report containing the findings of the assessment4 7e7 ,funding ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbc and available for operation and maintenance for ,defense-wide activities1 up to #a1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the assessment required by subsection 7a74 #abaa4 ,security cooperation activities at ,counter-,,uas ,university ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives on how the ,department of ,defense intends to bolster security cooperation activities with allies and partners at the ,c-,,uas ,university1 including an identification of any shortfalls in resourcing or gaps in authorities that could inhibit these security cooperation efforts4 #abab4 ,defense ,operational ,resilience ,international ,cooperation ,pilot ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and in coordination with the commanders of the geographic combatant commands1 may establish a pilot program1 to be known as the ,defense ,operational ,resilience ,international ,cooperation ,pilot ,program 7in this section referred to as the pilot program7 to support engagement with military forces of partner countries on defense-related environmental and operational energy issues in support of the theater campaign plans of the geographic combatant commands4 7b7 ,duration ,the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out the pilot program during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,purposes ,the pilot program shall be limited to the following purposes3 7,a7 ,to build military-to-military relationships in support of the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to engage in long-term strategic competition4 7,b7 ,to sustain the mission capability and forward posture of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,to enhance the capability1 capacity1 and resilience of the military forces of partner countries4 7#b7 ,prohibited assistance ,the ,secretary may not use the pilot program to provide assistance that is in violation of section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or otherwise prohibited by law4 7#c7 ,security cooperation ,the ,secretary shall plan and prioritize assistance1 training1 and exercises with partner countries pursuant to the pilot program in a manner that is consistent with applicable guidance relating to security cooperation program and activities of the ,department of ,defense4 7d7 ,funding ,of amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbe and available for operation and maintenance1 the ,secretary may make available #aj1jjj1jjj to support the pilot program1 which shall be allocated in accordance with the priorities of the commanders of the geographic combatant commands4 7e7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to each year the ,secretary carries out the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on obligations and expenditures made to carry out the pilot program during the fiscal year that precedes the year during which each such report is submitted4 7#b7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary shall submit each such report not later than ,march #a of each year during which the ,secretary has authority to carry out the pilot program4 7#c7 ,elements ,each such report shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an accounting of each obligation and expenditure made to carry out the pilot program1 disaggregated1 where applicable1 by partner country and military force of a partner country4 7,b7 ,an explanation of the manner in which each such obligation or expenditure-- 7i7 supports the national defense of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 is in accordance with limitations described in subsection 7c74 7,c7 ,any other matter the ,secretary determines to be relevant4 7f7 ,temporary cessation of authorization ,no funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for any of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbe for the ,department of ,defense may be made available for the ,defense ,environmental ,international ,cooperation ,program4 ,during the period specified in subsection 7b71 all activities and functions of the ,defense ,environmental ,international ,cooperation ,program may only be carried out under the pilot program4 ,b ,matters relating to ,afghanistan and ,pakistan #abba4 ,extension of authority for certain payments to redress injury and loss ,section #abac7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bgca note7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcc4 #abbb4 ,additional matters for inclusion in reports on oversight in ,afghanistan ,section #ajfi7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aiab7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#af7 as paragraphs 7#ad7 through 7#ba71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following new paragraphs3 7#i7 ,an assessment of the status of-- 7,a7 defense intelligence assets dedicated to ,afghanistan and used by the ,department of ,defense1 including the types and amounts of intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance coverage over ,afghanistan during the period covered by the report2 and 7,b7 the ability of the ,united ,states to detect emerging threats emanating from ,afghanistan against the ,united ,states1 its allies1 and its partners4 7#aj7 ,an assessment of local or indigenous counterterrorism partners of the ,department of ,defense4 7#aa7 ,an assessment of risks to the mission and risks to ,united ,states military personnel involved in over-the-horizon counterterrorism operations4 7#ab7 ,an update on ,department of ,defense efforts to secure new basing or access agreements with countries in ,central ,asia4 7#ac7 ,an update on the policy guidance for counterterrorism operations of the ,department of ,defense in ,afghanistan4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#ah71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,afganistan and inserting ,afghanistan4 #abbc4 ,prohibition on transporting currency to the ,taliban and the ,islamic ,emirate of ,afghanistan ,none of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,defense may be made available for the operation of any aircraft of the ,department of ,defense to transport currency or other items of value to the ,taliban1 the ,islamic ,emirate of ,afghanistan1 or any subsidiary1 agent1 or instrumentality of either the ,taliban or the ,islamic ,emirate of ,afghanistan4 ,c ,matters relating to ,syria1 ,iraq1 and ,iran #abca4 ,modification of annual report on the military capabilities of ,iran and related activities ,section #abde7;b77#c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and regional militant groups and all that follows and inserting 1 regional militant groups1 and ,iranian-linked proxy groups1 in particular those forces as having been assessed as to be willing to carry out terrorist operations on behalf of ,iran or in response to a military attack by another country on ,iran22 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,i71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 the types and amount of support to be assessed under subparagraph 7,b7 shall include support provided to ,lebanese ,hezbollah1 ,hamas1 ,palestinian ,islamic ,jihad1 the ,popular ,front for the ,liberation of ,palestine1 ,asa'ib ahl al-,haq1 ,harakat ,hezbollah al-,nujaba1 ,kata'ib ,sayyid al-,shuhada1 ,kata'ib al-,imam ,ali1 ,kata'ib ,hezbollah1 the ,badr ,organization1 the ,fatemiyoun1 the ,zainabiyoun1 and ,ansar ,allah 7also known as the ,houthis72 7,d7 the threat from ,special ,groups in ,iraq1 including ,kata'ib ,hezbollah and ,asa'ib ,ahl al-,haq1 to ,united ,states and coalition forces located in ,iraq and ,syria2 2 and 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,i71 as redesignated1 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 all formal or informal agreements involving a strategic military or security partnership with the ,russian ,federation1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 or any proxies of either such country4 4 #abcb4 ,extension of authority to support operations and activities of the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq 7a7 ,source of funds ,subsection 7d7 of section #abae of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ajde2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended by striking fiscal year #bjbb and inserting fiscal year #bjbc4 7b7 ,limitation on availability of funds ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force for travel expenses1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which a staffing plan for the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq is implemented4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the restriction on the obligation or expenditure of funds imposed by subsection 7b7 if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that implementation of such a staffing plan is not feasible and submits to the congressional defense committees1 at the time the waiver is invoked1 a notification of the waiver that includes a justification detailing the reasons for which such a plan cannot be implemented4 #abcc4 ,extension of authority to provide assistance to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals 7a7 ,extension ,subsection 7a7 of section #abji of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #ceda7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,limitation on cost of construction and repair projects ,subsection 7l77#c77;,d7 of such section is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 #abcd4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #abcf of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #ceeh7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,funding ,subsection 7g7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by striking fiscal year #bjbb and inserting fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7#b7 by striking #cde1jjj1jjj and inserting #ceh1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,limitation on cost of construction and repair projects ,subsection 7o77#e7 of such section is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 #abce4 ,prohibition on transfers to ,iran ,none of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,defense may be made available to transfer or facilitate a transfer of pallets of currency1 currency1 or other items of value to the ,government of ,iran1 any subsidiary of such ,government1 or any agent or instrumentality of ,iran4 #abcf4 ,report on ,islamic ,revolutionary ,guard ,corps-affiliated operatives abroad 7a7 ,in general ,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 to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes a detailed description of-- 7#a7 all ,islamic ,revolutionary ,guard ,corps-affiliated operatives serving in diplomatic and consular posts abroad2 and 7#b7 the ways in which the ,department of ,state and the ,department of ,defense are working with partner countries to inform them of the threat posed by ,islamic ,revolutionary ,guard ,corps-affiliated officials serving in diplomatic and consular roles in third party countries4 7b7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abcg4 ,assessment of support to ,iraqi ,security ,forces and ,kurdish ,peshmerga ,forces to counter air and missile threats 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on support to ,iraqi ,security ,forces and ,kurdish ,peshmerga ,forces to counter air and missile threats4 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the threat from missiles1 rockets1 and unmanned aerial systems 7,,uas7 to ,united ,states and coalition armed forces located in ,iraq1 including the ,iraqi ,kurdistan ,region4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the current state of air defense capabilities of ,united ,states and coalition armed forces located in ,iraq1 including the ,iraqi ,kurdistan ,region4 7#c7 ,identification of perceived gaps in air defense capabilities of ,united ,states and coalition armed forces and the implications for the security of such forces in ,iraq1 including the ,iraqi ,kurdistan ,region4 7#d7 ,recommendations for training or equipment needed to overcome the assessed air defense deficiencies of ,united ,states and coalition armed forces in ,iraq1 including the ,iraqi ,kurdistan ,region4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the current state of the air defense capabilities of partner armed forces in ,iraq1 including the ,iraqi ,security ,forces and ,kurdish ,peshmerga ,forces4 7#f7 ,an assessment of the perceived gaps in air defense capabilities of partner armed forces in ,iraq1 including the ,iraqi ,security ,forces and ,kurdish ,peshmerga ,forces4 7#g7 ,an assessment of recommended training and equipment and available level of equipment to maximize air defense capabilities of partner armed forces in ,iraq1 including the ,iraqi ,security ,forces and ,kurdish ,peshmerga ,forces4 7#h7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 #abch4 ,interagency strategy to disrupt and dismantle narcotics production and trafficking and affiliated networks linked to the regime of ,bashar al-,assad in ,syria 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,captagon trade linked to the regime of ,bashar al-,assad in ,syria is a transnational security threat2 and 7#b7 the ,united ,states should develop and implement an interagency strategy to deny1 degrade1 and dismantle ,assad-linked narcotics production and trafficking networks4 7b7 ,defined term ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 7#d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7#e7 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 7#f7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 7#g7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#h7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#i7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#aj7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#aa7 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#ab7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7c7 ,strategy required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,administrator of the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy1 and the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall provide a written strategy 7with a classified annex1 if necessary71 to the appropriate congressional committees for disrupting and dismantling narcotics production and trafficking and affiliated networks linked to the regime of ,bashar al-,assad in ,syria4 7#b7 ,contents ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a detailed plan for-- 7i7 targeting1 disrupting and degrading networks that directly and indirectly support the narcotics infrastructure of the ,assad regime1 particularly through diplomatic and intelligence support to law enforcement investigations2 and 7ii7 building counter-narcotics capacity to partner countries through assistance and training to law enforcement services in countries 7other than ,syria7 that are receiving or transiting large quantities of ,captagon2 7,b7 7i7 the identification of the countries that are receiving or transiting large shipments of ,captagon2 7ii7 an assessment of the counter-narcotics capacity of such countries to interdict or disrupt the smuggling of ,captagon2 and 7iii7 an assessment of current ,united ,states assistance and training programs to build such capacity in such countries2 7,c7 the use of sanctions1 including sanctions authorized under section the ,caesar ,syria ,civilian ,protection ,act of #bjai 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hgia note2 title ,,lxxiv of division ,f of ,public ,law #aaf-ib71 and associated actions to target individuals and entities directly or indirectly associated with the narcotics infrastructure of the ,assad regime2 7,d7 the use of global diplomatic engagements associated with the economic pressure campaign against the ,assad regime to target its narcotics infrastructure2 7,e7 leveraging multilateral institutions and cooperation with international partners to disrupt the narcotics infrastructure of the ,assad regime2 and 7,f7 mobilizing a public communications campaign to increase awareness of the extent of the connection of the ,assad regime to the illicit narcotics trade4 #abci4 ,prohibition on transfers to ,badr ,organization ,none of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,defense may be made available1 directly or indirectly1 to the ,badr ,organization4 #abdj4 ,report on ,united ,nations arms embargo on ,iran ,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 to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives an unclassified report1 which may include a classified annex1 that includes-- 7#a7 a detailed assessment of whether and how ,iranian arms proliferation1 particularly drone proliferation1 has increased following the expiration of the ,united ,nations arms embargo on ,iran in ,october #bjbj2 and 7#b7 a description of the measures that the ,departments of ,state and ,defense are taking to constrain ,iran's ability to supply1 sell1 or transfer1 directly or indirectly1 arms or related materiel1 including spare parts1 to include ,iranian proliferation of drones4 ,d ,matters relating to ,russia #abda4 ,modification and extension of ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative 7a7 ,authority to provide assistance ,subsection 7a7 of section #abej of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #afjh7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,authority to provide assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,amounts available for a fiscal year under subsection 7f7 shall be available to the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 to provide1 for the purposes described in paragraph 7#b71 appropriate security assistance and intelligence support1 including training1 equipment1 and logistics support1 supplies and services1 salaries and stipends1 and sustainment1 to-- 7,a7 the military and national security forces of ,ukraine2 and 7,b7 other forces or groups recognized by1 and under the authority of1 the ,government of ,ukraine1 including governmental entities within ,ukraine that are engaged in resisting ,russian aggression4 7#b7 ,purposes described ,the purposes described in this paragraph are as follows3 7,a7 ,to enhance the capabilities of the military and other security forces of the ,government of ,ukraine to defend against further aggression4 7,b7 ,to assist ,ukraine in developing the combat capability to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity4 7,c7 ,to support the ,government of ,ukraine in defending itself against actions by ,russia and ,russian-backed separatists4 4 7b7 ,appropriate security assistance and intelligence support ,subsection 7b7 of such section is amended in paragraph 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 ,manned and unmanned aerial capabilities1 including tactical surveillance systems and fixed and rotary-wing aircraft1 such as attack1 strike1 airlift1 and surveillance aircraft4 4 7c7 ,availability of funds ,subsection 7c7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking funds available for fiscal year #bjbb pursuant to subsection 7f77#g7 and inserting funds available for fiscal year #bjbc pursuant to subsection 7f77#h72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking fiscal year #bjbb and inserting fiscal year #bjbc2 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,waiver of certification requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of the ,state1 may waive the certification requirement in paragraph 7#b7 if the ,secretary submits 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 written certification1 not later than #e days after exercising the waiver1 that doing so is in the national interest of the ,united ,states due to exigent circumstances caused by the ,russian invasion of ,ukraine4 4 7d7 ,united states inventory and other sources ,subsection 7d7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 and to recover or dispose of such weapons or other defense articles1 or to make available such weapons or articles to ally and partner governments to replenish comparable stocks which ally or partner governments have provided to the ,government of ,ukraine1 after and defense services2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,congressional notification ,not later than #aj days before providing replenishment to an ally or partner government pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall transmit 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 notification containing the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of the recipient foreign country4 7,b7 ,a detailed description of the articles to be provided1 including the dollar value1 origin1 and capabilities associated with the articles4 7,c7 ,a detailed description of the articles provided to ,ukraine to be replenished1 including the dollar value1 origin1 and capabilities associated with the articles4 7,d7 ,the impact on ,united ,states stocks and readiness of transferring the articles4 7,e7 ,an assessment of any security1 intellectual property1 or end use monitoring issues associated with transferring the articles4 4 7e7 ,funding ,subsection 7f7 of such section is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,for fiscal year #bjbc1 #hjj1jjj1jjj4 4 7f7 ,termination of authority ,subsection 7h7 of such section is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 7g7 ,waiver of certification requirement ,such section is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating the second subsection 7g7 as subsection 7i72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,expedited notification requirement ,not later than #ae days before providing assistance or support under subsection 7a71 or as far in advance as is practicable if the ,secretary of ,defense determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 that extraordinary circumstances exist that impact the national security of the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary shall transmit 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 notification containing a detailed description of the assistance or support to be provided1 including-- 7#a7 the objectives of such assistance or support2 7#b7 the budget for such assistance or support2 and 7#c7 the expected or estimated timeline for delivery of such assistance or support4 4 #abdb4 ,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 #bjba1 or #bjbb and inserting #bjba1 #bjbb1 #bjbc1 #bjbd1 #bjbe1 #bjbf1 or #bjbg4 #abdc4 ,modification to annual report on military and security developments involving the ,russian ,federation ,section #abcd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cicf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#bd7 as paragraph 7#bf72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bc7 the following3 7#bd7 ,the impacts of ,united ,states sanctions on improvements to the ,russian military and its proxies1 including an assessment of the impacts of the maintenance or revocation of such sanctions4 7#be7 ,a detailed description of-- 7,a7 how ,russian private military companies are being utilized to advance the political1 economic1 and military interests of the ,russian ,federation2 7,b7 the direct or indirect threats ,russian private military companies present to ,united ,states security interests2 and 7,c7 how sanctions that are currently in place to impede or deter ,russian private military companies from continuing their malign activities have impacted the ,russian private military companies' behavior4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 after the ,committee on ,armed ,services2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 after the ,committee on ,armed ,services4 #abdd4 ,temporary authorizations related to ,ukraine and other matters 7a7 ,temporary authorizations for covered agreements related to ,ukraine 7#a7 ,covered agreement defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered agreement includes a contract1 subcontract1 transaction1 or modification of a contract1 subcontract1 or transaction awarded by the ,department of ,defense-- 7,a7 to build the stocks of critical munitions and other defense articles of the ,department2 7,b7 to provide materiel and related services to foreign allies and partners that have provided support to the ,government of ,ukraine2 and 7,c7 to provide materiel and related services to the ,government of ,ukraine4 7#b7 ,public interest 7,a7 ,in general ,a covered agreement may be presumed to be in the public interest for purposes of meeting the requirements of subsection 7a77#g7 of section #cbjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,procedures ,notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 7a77#g7 of section #cbjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to a covered agreement-- 7i7 the head of an agency may delegate the authority under that subsection to an officer or employee who-- 7,i7 in the case of an officer or employee who is a member of the ,armed ,forces1 is serving in a grade at or above brigadier general or rear admiral 7lower half72 or 7,,ii7 in the case of a civilian officer or employee1 is serving in a position with a grade under the ,general ,schedule 7or any other schedule for civilian officers or employees7 that is comparable to or higher than the grade of brigadier general or rear admiral 7lower half72 and 7ii7 not later than #g days before using the applicable procedures under section #cbjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the head of an agency1 or a designee of the head of an agency1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written notification of the use of such procedures4 7,c7 ,documentation ,consistent with paragraph 7#d77;,c7 of subsection 7e7 of section #cbjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the documentation otherwise required by paragraph 7#a7 of such subsection is not required in the case of a covered agreement4 7#c7 ,procurement authorities ,the special emergency procurement authorities provided under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #aijc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be used by the ,department of ,defense for a covered agreement4 7#d7 ,undefinitized contractual actions ,the head of an agency may waive the provisions of subsections 7a7 and 7c7 of section #ccgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for a covered agreement4 7#e7 ,technical data packages for large-caliber cannon ,the requirements of section #gedb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 do not apply to the transfer of technical data to an international partner for the production of large-caliber cannons produced for-- 7,a7 the replacement of defense articles from stocks of the ,department of ,defense provided to the ,government of ,ukraine or to foreign countries that have provided support to ,ukraine at the request of the ,united ,states1 or 7,b7 contracts awarded by the ,department of ,defense to provide materiel directly to the ,government of ,ukraine4 7#f7 ,temporary exemption from certified cost and pricing data requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,at the ,federal ,government's discretion1 the requirements under section #cgjb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to a covered agreement awarded on a fixed-price incentive firm target basis1 where target price equals ceiling price1 and the ,government underrun share ratio is a minimum of #fj percent with a cap for the negotiated profit dollars of #ae percent of target cost4 7,b7 ,use of exemption ,the following shall apply to an exemption under subparagraph 7,a73 7i7 ,awarded profit dollars shall be fixed1 but the contractor may ultimately realize a profit rate of higher than #ae percent by underrunning target costs4 7ii7 ,the target prices negotiated by the ,federal ,government shall not exceed the most recent negotiated prices for the same items while allowing for appropriate adjustments1 including those for quantity differences or relevant1 applicable economic indices4 7,c7 ,application ,an exemption under subparagraph 7,a7 shall apply to subcontracts under prime contracts that are exempt under this paragraph4 7#g7 ,termination of temporary authorizations ,the provisions of this subsection shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 7b7 ,modification of cooperative logistic support agreements3 ,,nato countries ,section #bcej;d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking logistic support and inserting acquisition and logistics support2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking logistics support and inserting acquisition and logistics support2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking logistic support and inserting acquisition and logistics support2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking logistics support and inserting armaments and logistics support2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,partnership ,agreement and inserting ,partnership ,agreement or ,arrangement2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking supply and acquisition of logistics support in ,europe for requirements and inserting supply1 services1 support1 and acquisition1 including armaments for requirements2 and 7ii7 by striking supply and acquisition are appropriate and inserting supply1 services1 support1 and acquisition are appropriate2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking logistics support each place it appears and inserting acquisition and logistics support4 7c7 ,multiyear procurement authority for certain munitions 7#a7 ,authority for multiyear procurement ,subject to the provisions of section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 set forth in paragraph 7#c71 the head of an agency may enter into one or more multiyear contracts1 beginning in fiscal year #bjbc1 for the procurement of up to-- 7,a7 #hfd1jjj ,,xm#aabh1 ,,xm#aaac1 ,m#ajg1 and ,m#gie 7#aeemm rounds72 7,b7 #ab1jjj ,,agm-#agi ,joint ,air-to-,ground ,missiles 7,,jagm72 7,c7 #gjj ,m#adb ,high ,mobility ,artillery ,rocket ,systems 7,,himars72 7,d7 #a1gjj ,,mgm-#adj ,army ,tactical ,missile ,systems 7,,atacms72 7,e7 #b1fjj ,harpoons2 7,f7 #a1bej ,naval ,strike ,missiles2 7,g7 #ajf1jjj ,guided ,multiple ,launch ,rocket ,systems 7,,gmlrs72 7,h7 #c1hej ,,patriot ,advanced ,capability-#c 7,,pac-#c7 ,missile ,segment ,enhancement 7,,mse72 7,i7 #e1fjj ,,fim-#ib ,stinger2 7,j7 #bh1cjj ,,fgm-#adh ,javelin2 7,k7 #e1ajj ,,aim-#abj ,advanced ,medium-,range ,air-to-,air ,missile 7,,amraam72 7,l7 #b1bej1jjj ,modular ,artillery ,charge ,system 7,,macs72 7,m7 #ab1jej #aeem ,excalibur ,m#ihb;,a#a2 7,n7 #iej ,long ,range ,anti-,ship ,missiles 7,,lrasm72 7,o7 #c1ajj ,joint ,air-to-,surface ,standoff ,missiles 7,,jassm72 7,p7 #a1ejj ,standard ,missle-#f ,missiles 7,,sm-#f72 and 7,q7 #e1ajj ,sidewinder ,missiles 7,,aim-#i,x74 7#b7 ,procurement in conjunction with existing contracts ,the systems authorized to be procured under paragraph 7#a7 may be procured as additions to existing contracts covering such programs4 7#c7 ,limited applicability of other law ,in applying section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to paragraph 7#a71 only the following provisions of that section shall apply3 7,a7 ,subsection 7f74 7,b7 ,subsection 7g71 in which the term contract described in subsection 7a7 shall mean a contract awarded pursuant to the authority of this subsection4 7,c7 ,subsection 7i77#a74 7,d7 ,subsection 7l77#c74 7#d7 ,authority for advance procurement ,to the extent and in such amounts as specifically provided in advance in appropriations ,acts for the purposes described in paragraph 7#a71 the head of an agency may enter into one or more contracts for advance procurement associated with a program for which authorization to enter into a contract is provided under paragraph 7#a7 and for systems and subsystems associated with such program in economic order quantities when cost savings are achievable4 7#e7 ,condition for out-year contract payments ,a contract entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide that any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year after fiscal year #bjbc is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for such later fiscal year4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term head of an agency means-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,defense2 7#b7 the ,secretary of the ,army2 7#c7 the ,secretary of the ,navy2 or 7#d7 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 #abde4 ,prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over internationally recognized territory of ,ukraine 7a7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended to implement any activity that recognizes the sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over territory internationally recognized to be the sovereign territory of ,ukraine1 including ,crimea and the territory ,russia claims to have annexed in ,kherson ,oblast1 ,zaporizhzia ,oblast1 ,donetsk ,oblast1 and ,luhansk ,oblast4 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 the 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 #abdf4 ,report on ,department of ,defense plan for the provision of short and medium-term security assistance to ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report outlining in detail the plan of the ,department of ,defense for the provision of security assistance to the armed forces of ,ukraine4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 primary focus areas for the provision of security assistance to the armed forces of ,ukraine by the ,department of ,defense1 including priority capabilities1 the funding streams used1 and a plan to fulfill training1 maintenance1 and sustainment requirements associated with such assistance-- 7,a7 over the next #c to #f months2 and 7,b7 over the next #ab to #bd months2 and 7#b7 any other matters the ,secretary determines appropriate4 #abdg4 ,oversight of ,united ,states assistance to ,ukraine 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 continued assistance to ,ukraine as it fights against the unjust and unprovoked attack by ,russia is of critical importance to ,united ,states national security interests1 and oversight and transparency for such assistance is essential to ensure effective and sustained support2 7#b7 the executive branch has established the interagency ,ukraine ,oversight ,working ,group1 which focuses on conducting comprehensive oversight1 and issued the interagency ,u4,s4 ,plan to ,counter ,illicit ,diversion of ,certain ,advanced ,conventional ,weapons in ,eastern ,europe1 a whole-of-government effort to advance accountability and end-use monitoring of weapons provided in response to the ,ukraine crisis1 and continued attention and regular briefings to relevant congressional oversight committees on such efforts is imperative2 7#c7 each ,united ,states department and agency providing or facilitating assistance to ,ukraine should continue to implement and institutionalize appropriate transparency1 accountability1 and end-use monitoring measures1 including exploring creative approaches to overcoming the challenges associated with delivering assistance during an active armed conflict1 as is detailed in the interagency ,plan to ,counter ,illicit ,diversion2 7#d7 ,inspectors ,general must continue to carry out comprehensive oversight and conduct reviews1 audits1 investigations1 and inspections of ,united ,states support and activities carried out in response to ,russia's further invasion of ,ukraine1 and provide regular briefings to the appropriate congressional committees on their findings2 7#e7 the ,united ,states and its allies and partners should continue to support ,ukrainian anti-corruption institutions and e-platforms1 including the ,national ,agency for ,corruption ,prevention1 the ,national ,anti-,corruption ,bureau of ,ukraine1 and the ,specialized ,anti-,corruption ,prosecutor's ,office1 in their work to ensure effective assistance delivery and prevent incidents of waste1 fraud1 and abuse2 and 7#f7 ,ukrainian authorities should also continue to establish new transparency1 accountability1 and end-use monitoring initiatives both independently and in partnership with relevant ,united ,states departments and agencies and other international partners1 and the ,united ,states should continue to work with counterparts in ,ukraine and other countries supporting their efforts to further mutual efforts to strengthen and institutionalize accountability measures and mechanisms4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbc1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense1 in conjunction with the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state and the ,inspector ,general of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and in consultation with other ,inspectors ,general as appropriate1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the oversight framework established with respect to ,united ,states assistance to ,ukraine4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by this subsection shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the framework the relevant ,inspectors ,general are currently using or plan to adopt to oversee assistance to ,ukraine in the immediate and longer term1 including an identification of the ,united ,states departments and agencies providing or facilitating such assistance4 7,b7 ,whether there are any gaps in oversight over the activities and funds for assistance to ,ukraine4 7,c7 ,an assessment of any failures by ,united ,states1 bilateral1 or multilateral organizations to work with such ,inspectors ,general in a timely and transparent manner4 7,d7 ,a description of the footprint in ,europe of such ,inspectors ,general for purposes of oversight of assistance to ,ukraine1 including presence and access in ,ukraine4 7,e7 ,to the extent practicable and appropriate1 a description of any known incidents of the misuse of assistance to ,ukraine1 including incidents of waste1 fraud1 abuse1 diversion1 or corruption4 7,f7 ,any lessons learned from the manner in which oversight over assistance to ,ukraine has been conducted4 7,g7 ,any findings or recommendations with respect to assistance to ,ukraine4 7c7 ,definition ,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 ,e ,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region #abea4 ,modification to annual report on military and security developments involving the ,people's ,republic of ,china ,section #abjb7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjj 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting special operations1 after theater-level commands12 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,a summary and inserting a summary4 7#b7 ,in paragraph 7#g77;,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking 8and0 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 following3 7iv7 the ,middle ,east4 4 7#c7 ,in paragraph 7#h71 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,special operations capabilities4 4 #abeb4 ,modification of ,indo-,pacific ,maritime ,security ,initiative to authorize use of funds for the ,coast ,guard ,section #abfc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ccc note7 is amended by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,availability of funds for ,coast ,guard personnel and capabilities ,the ,secretary of ,defense may use funds made available under this section to facilitate the participation of ,coast ,guard personnel in1 and the use of ,coast ,guard capabilities for1 training1 exercises1 and other activities with foreign countries under this section4 4 #abec4 ,modification of prohibition on participation of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in rim of the ,pacific 7,,rimpac7 naval exercises to include cessation of genocide by ,china ,section #abei7;a77#a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cba note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ceased committing genocide in ,china1 as articulated in the ,department of ,state's ,country ,report on ,human ,rights ,practices released on ,april #ab1 #bjbb1 and engaged in a credible justice and accountability process for all victims of such genocide4 4 #abed4 ,extension and modification of ,pacific ,deterrence ,initiative 7a7 ,extension ,subsection 7c7 of section #abea of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb and inserting the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc2 and 7#b7 by striking fiscal year #bjbb and inserting fiscal year #bjbc4 7b7 ,report on resourcing ,united ,states defense requirements for the ,indo-,pacific region and study on competitive strategies ,subsection 7d77#a7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd and inserting fiscal years #bjbd and #bjbe2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7v71 by striking security cooperation activities or resources and inserting security cooperation authorities1 activities1 or resources2 7,b7 in clause 7vi77,i77aa7-- 7i7 in subitem 7,,aa71 by striking to modernize and strengthen the and inserting to improve the posture and2 and 7ii7 in subitem 7,,ff7-- 7,i7 by striking to improve and inserting to modernize and improve2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7vii7 ,a budget display1 prepared with the assistance of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller71 that compares the independent assessment of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command with the amounts contained in the budget display for the applicable fiscal year under subsection 7f74 4 #abee4 ,extension of authority to transfer funds for ,bien ,hoa dioxin cleanup ,section #abec7;b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #ciee7 is amended by striking fiscal year #bjbb and inserting fiscal year #bjbc4 #abef4 ,enhanced indications and warning for deterrence and dissuasion 7a7 ,establishment of program for enhanced indications and warning 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency may establish a program to increase warning time of potential aggression by adversary nation states1 focusing especially on the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and ,united ,states ,european ,command areas of operations4 7#b7 ,designation ,if the ,director establishes the program under paragraph 7#a71 the program shall be known as the ,program for ,enhanced ,indications and ,warning 7in this section referred to as the ,program74 7#c7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,program that may be established under paragraph 7#a7 is to gain increased warning time to provide time for the ,department of ,defense to mount deterrence and dissuasion actions to persuade adversaries to refrain from aggression1 including through potential revelations or demonstrations of capabilities and actions to create doubt in the minds of adversary leaders regarding the prospects for military success4 7b7 ,head of program 7#a7 ,appointment ,if the ,director establishes the ,program1 the ,director shall appoint a defense intelligence officer to serve as the mission manager for the ,program4 7#b7 ,designation ,the mission manager for the ,program shall be known as the ,program ,manager for ,enhanced ,indications and ,warning 7in this section referred to as the ,program ,manager74 7c7 ,sources of information and analysis ,if the ,director establishes the ,program1 the ,program ,manager shall ensure that the ,program makes use of all available sources of information1 from public1 commercial1 and classified sources across the intelligence community and the ,department of ,defense1 and advanced analytics1 including artificial intelligence1 to establish a system capable of discerning deviations from normal patterns of behavior and activity that may indicate preparations for military actions4 7d7 ,integration with other programs 7#a7 ,support ,if the ,director establishes the ,program1 the ,program shall be supported1 as appropriate1 by the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 the ,maven project1 by capabilities sponsored by the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security1 and programs already underway within the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency4 7#b7 ,agreements ,if the ,director establishes the ,program1 the ,director shall seek to engage in agreements to integrate information and capabilities from other components of the intelligence community to facilitate the purpose of the ,program4 7e7 ,briefings ,if the ,director establishes the ,program1 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter through #bjbg1 the ,program ,manager shall provide the appropriate committees of ,congress a briefing on the status of the activities of the ,program4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7,b7 the congressional intelligence committees 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc774 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 #abeg4 ,prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects with ties to the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act may be used to knowingly provide active and direct support to any film1 television1 or other entertainment project if the ,secretary of ,defense has demonstrable evidence that the project has complied or is likely to comply with a demand from the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 or an entity under the direction of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 to censor the content of the project in a material manner to advance the national interest of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a written certification that such a waiver is in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,policy required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue a policy that describes how the ,department of ,defense will review requests to provide active or direct support to any film1 television1 or other entertainment project4 ,the policy shall include ways to assess ,chinese influence or potential influence over the content of a film1 television1 or other entertainment project1 actions the ,department can take to prevent ,chinese censorship of a project1 and criteria the ,department shall use when evaluating requests to support a project4 7d7 ,limitation ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for the official travel expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 not more than #ie percent may be obligated or expended until the policy required by subsection 7c7 is released and transmitted to the congressional defense committees4 #abeh4 ,reporting on institutions of higher education domiciled in the ,people's ,republic of ,china that provide support to the ,people's ,liberation ,army 7a7 ,determination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall identify each entity that is an institution of higher education domiciled in the ,people's ,republic of ,china that provides material support to the ,people's ,liberation ,army4 7#b7 ,factors ,in making a determination under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to an entity1 the ,secretary shall consider the following factors3 7,a7 ,material support to the implementation of the military-civil fusion strategy of ,china4 7,b7 ,material relationship with the ,chinese ,state ,administration for ,science1 ,technology1 and ,industry for the ,national ,defense4 7,d7 ,funding received from any organization subordinate to the ,central ,military ,commission of the ,chinese ,communist ,party4 7,e7 ,supporting or enabling relationship with any security1 defense1 or police forces within the ,government of ,china or the ,chinese ,communist ,party4 7,f7 ,any other factor the ,secretary determines is appropriate4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a list of each entity identified pursuant to subsection 7a7 in unclassified form1 with a classified annex1 if necessary4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees 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 ,the term ,people's ,liberation ,army means the land1 naval1 and air military services1 the ,people's ,armed ,police1 the ,strategic ,support ,force1 the ,rocket ,force1 and any other related security element within the ,government of ,china or the ,chinese ,communist ,party that the ,secretary determines is appropriate4 #abei4 ,review of port and port-related infrastructure purchases and investments made by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and entities directed or backed by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the head of any other agency the ,secretary of ,state considers necessary1 shall conduct a review of port and port-related infrastructure purchases and investments critical to the interests and national security of the ,united ,states made by-- 7#a7 the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7#b7 entities directed or backed by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7#c7 entities with beneficial owners that include the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or a private company controlled by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7b7 ,elements ,the review required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a list of port and port-related infrastructure purchases and investments described in that subsection1 prioritized in order of the purchases or investments that pose the greatest threat to ,united ,states economic1 defense1 and foreign policy interests4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the effects the consolidation of such investments1 or the assertion of control by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china over entities described in paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 of that subsection1 would have on ,department of ,state and ,department of ,defense contingency plans4 7#c7 ,a description of the integration into ports of technologies developed and produced by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or entities described in paragraphs 7#b7 or 7#c7 of that subsection1 and the data and cyber security risks posed by such integration4 7#d7 ,a description of past and planned efforts by the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the support of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 to address such purchases1 investments1 and consolidation of investments or assertion of control4 7c7 ,coordination with other ,federal agencies ,in conducting the review required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,state may coordinate with the head of any other ,federal agency1 as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the review under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7e7 ,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 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,port ,the term port means-- 7,a7 any port-- 7i7 on the navigable waters of the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 that is considered by the ,secretary of ,state to be critical to ,united ,states interests2 and 7,b7 any harbor1 marine terminal1 or other shoreside facility used principally for the movement of goods on inland waters that the ,secretary of ,state considers critical to ,united ,states interests4 7#c7 ,port-related infrastructure ,the term port-related infrastructure includes-- 7,a7 crane equipment2 7,b7 logistics1 information1 and communications systems2 and 7,c7 any other infrastructure the ,secretary of ,state considers appropriate4 #abfj4 ,enhancing major defense partnership with ,india 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall direct appropriate personnel within the ,department of ,defense to seek to engage appropriate counterparts within the ,ministry of ,defence of ,india for the purpose of expanding cooperation on emerging technologies1 readiness1 and logistics4 7b7 ,topics ,at a minimum1 the personnel described in subsection 7a7 shall seek to engage their counterparts in the ,ministry of ,defense of ,india on the following topics3 7#a7 ,intelligence collection capabilities4 7#b7 ,unmanned aerial vehicles4 7#c7 ,fourth and fifth generation aircraft4 7#d7 ,depot-level maintenance4 7#e7 ,joint research and development4 7#f7 ,fifth generation wireless communication and ,open ,radio ,access ,network technologies4 7#g7 ,defensive cyber capabilities4 7#h7 ,cold-weather capabilities4 7#i7 ,critical and emerging technologies4 7#aj7 ,any other matters the ,secretary considers relevant4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of ,congress that includes-- 7#a7 an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of expanding cooperation with the ,ministry of ,defence of ,india on the topics described in subsection 7b72 7#b7 a description of other opportunities to expand cooperation with the ,ministry of ,defence of ,india on topics other than the topics described in such subsection2 7#c7 a description of any challenges1 including agreements1 authorities1 and resourcing1 that need to be addressed so as to expand cooperation with the ,ministry of ,defence of ,india on the topics described in such subsection2 7#d7 an articulation of security considerations to ensure the protection of research and development1 intellectual property1 and ,united ,states-provided equipment from being stolen or exploited by adversaries2 7#e7 an identification of opportunities for academia and private industry to participate in expanded cooperation with the ,ministry of ,defence of ,india2 7#f7 a discussion of opportunities and challenges related to reducing ,india's reliance on ,russian-built weapons and defense systems2 and 7#g7 any other matter the ,secretary considers relevant4 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 ,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 #abfa4 ,pilot program to develop young civilian defense leaders in the ,indo-,pacific region 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish1 using existing authorities of the ,department of ,defense1 a pilot program to enhance engagement of the ,department with young civilian defense and security leaders in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7b7 ,purposes ,the activities of the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall include training of1 and engagement with1 young civilian leaders from foreign partner ministries of defense and other appropriate ministries with a national defense mission in the ,indo-,pacific region for purposes of-- 7#a7 enhancing bilateral and multilateral cooperation between-- 7,a7 civilian leaders in the ,department2 and 7,b7 civilian leaders in foreign partner ministries of defense2 and 7#b7 building the capacity of young civilian leaders in foreign partner ministries of defense to promote civilian control of the military1 respect for human rights1 and adherence to the law of armed conflict4 7c7 ,priority ,in carrying out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prioritize engagement with civilian defense leaders from foreign partner ministries of defense who are #dj years of age or younger4 7d7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,design of pilot program ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of ,congress on the design of the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,progress briefing ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 and annually thereafter until the date on which the pilot program terminates under subsection 7e71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of ,congress on the pilot program that includes-- 7,a7 a description of the activities conducted and the results of such activities2 7,b7 an identification of existing authorities used to carry out the pilot program2 7,c7 any recommendations related to new authorities or modifications to existing authorities necessary to more effectively achieve the objectives of the pilot program2 and 7,d7 any other matter the ,secretary of ,defense considers relevant4 7e7 ,termination ,the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7f7 ,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 #abfb4 ,report on bilateral agreements supporting ,united ,states military posture in the ,indo-,pacific region 7a7 ,report required ,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 on the adequacy of existing bilateral defense and security agreements between the ,united ,states and foreign governments that support the existing and planned military posture of the ,united ,states in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an accounting of existing bilateral defense and security agreements that support the military posture of the ,united ,states in the ,indo-,pacific region1 by country and type4 7#b7 ,an articulation of the need for new bilateral defense and security agreements1 by country and type1 to support a more distributed ,united ,states military posture in the ,indo-,pacific region1 as outlined by the ,global ,force ,posture ,review1 including agreements necessary-- 7,a7 to establish new cooperative security locations1 forward operating locations1 and other locations in support of distributed operations2 and 7,b7 to enable exercises and a more rotational force presence4 7#c7 ,a description of the relative priority of the agreements articulated under paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,any specific request1 financial or otherwise1 made by a foreign government or a ,federal agency other than the ,department of ,defense that complicates the completion of such agreements4 7#e7 ,a description of ,department activities planned for the current and subsequent fiscal year that are intended to contribute to the completion of such agreements4 7#f7 ,a description of the manner in which the necessity for such agreements is communicated to1 and coordinated with1 the ,secretary of ,state4 7#g7 ,any other matter the ,secretary of ,defense considers relevant4 7c7 ,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 #abfc4 ,statement of policy on ,taiwan 7a7 ,statement of policy ,consistent with the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et4 seq471 it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states to maintain the capacity of the ,united ,states to resist a fait accompli that would jeopardize the security of the people on ,taiwan4 7b7 ,fait accompli defined ,in this section1 the term fait accompli refers to the resort to force by the ,people's ,republic of ,china to invade and seize control of ,taiwan before the ,united ,states can respond effectively4 #abfd4 ,sense of congress on joint exercises with ,taiwan ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 joint military exercises with ,taiwan are an important component of improving military readiness2 7#b7 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command possesses the authority to carry out such joint military exercises1 including those that-- 7,a7 involve multiple warfare domains and exercise secure communications between the forces of the ,united ,states1 ,taiwan1 and other foreign partners2 7,b7 incorporate the participation of multiple combatant and subordinate unified commands2 and 7,c7 present complex military challenges1 including the multi-domain capabilities of a capable adversary2 7#c7 the ,united ,states should seek to use existing authorities more effectively to improve the readiness of the military forces of the ,united ,states and ,taiwan2 and 7#d7 the naval forces of ,taiwan should be invited to participate in the ,rim of the ,pacific exercise1 as appropriate1 conducted in #bjbd4 #abfe4 ,sense of ,congress on defense alliances and partnerships in the ,indo-,pacific region ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,defense should continue efforts that strengthen ,united ,states defense alliances and partnerships in the ,indo-,pacific region so as to further the comparative advantage of the ,united ,states in strategic competition with the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including by-- 7#a7 enhancing cooperation with ,japan1 consistent with the ,treaty of ,mutual ,cooperation and ,security ,between the ,united ,states of ,america and ,japan1 signed at ,washington1 ,january #ai1 #aifj1 including by developing advanced military capabilities1 fostering interoperability across all domains1 and improving sharing of information and intelligence2 7#b7 reinforcing the ,united ,states alliance with the ,republic of ,korea1 including by maintaining the presence of approximately #bh1ejj members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces deployed to the country and affirming the ,united ,states commitment to extended deterrence using the full range of ,united ,states defense capabilities1 consistent with the ,mutual ,defense ,treaty ,between the ,united ,states and the ,republic of ,korea1 signed at ,washington1 ,october #a1 #aiec1 in support of the shared objective of a peaceful and stable ,korean ,peninsula2 7#c7 fostering bilateral and multilateral cooperation with ,australia1 consistent with the ,security ,treaty ,between ,australia1 ,new ,zealand1 and the ,united ,states of ,america1 signed at ,san ,francisco1 ,september #a1 #aiea1 and through the partnership among ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states 7commonly known as ,,aukus7-- 7,a7 to advance shared security objectives2 7,b7 to accelerate the fielding of advanced military capabilities2 and 7,c7 to build the capacity of emerging partners2 7#d7 advancing ,united ,states alliances with the ,philippines and ,thailand and ,united ,states partnerships with other partners in the ,association of ,southeast ,asian ,nations to enhance maritime domain awareness1 promote sovereignty and territorial integrity1 leverage technology and promote innovation1 and support an open1 inclusive1 and rules-based regional architecture2 7#e7 broadening ,united ,states engagement with ,india1 including through the ,quadrilateral ,security ,dialogue-- 7,a7 to advance the shared objective of a free and open ,indo-,pacific region through bilateral and multilateral engagements and participation in military exercises1 expanded defense trade1 and collaboration on humanitarian aid and disaster response2 and 7,b7 to enable greater cooperation on maritime security and the threat of global pandemics1 including ,,covid-#ai2 7#f7 strengthening the ,united ,states partnership with ,taiwan1 consistent with the ,three ,communiques1 the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7,public ,law #if-h2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq471 and the ,six ,assurances1 with the goal of improving ,taiwan's defensive military capabilities and promoting peaceful cross-strait relations2 7#g7 reinforcing the status of the ,republic of ,singapore as a ,major ,security ,cooperation ,partner of the ,united ,states and continuing to strengthen defense and security cooperation between the military forces of the ,republic of ,singapore and the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states1 including through participation in combined exercises and training2 7#h7 engaging with the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,republic of ,palau1 and other ,pacific ,island countries1 with the goal of strengthening regional security and addressing issues of mutual concern1 including protecting fisheries from illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing2 7#i7 collaborating with ,canada1 the ,united ,kingdom1 ,france1 and other members of the ,european ,union and the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization to build connectivity and advance a shared vision for the region that is principled1 long-term1 and anchored in democratic resilience2 and 7#aj7 investing in enhanced military posture and capabilities in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 identified by the ,department of ,defense as its priority theater1 and strengthening cooperation in bilateral relationships1 multilateral partnerships1 and other international fora to uphold global security and shared principles1 with the goal of ensuring the maintenance of a free and open ,indo-,pacific region4 ,f ,other matters #abga4 ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,special ,operations ,headquarters 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ach of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section #bcejr3 #bcejr4 ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,special ,operations ,headquarters 7a7 ,authorization ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year for operation and maintenance for the ,army1 the ,secretary of ,defense is authorized to use up to #ej1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from amounts made available for support of ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7referred to in this section as ,,nato7 operations1 for each such fiscal year for the purposes set forth in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,purposes ,the ,secretary shall provide funds for the ,,nato ,special ,operations ,headquarters-- 7#a7 to improve coordination and cooperation between the special operations forces of ,,nato countries and countries approved by the ,north ,atlantic ,council as ,,nato partners2 7#b7 to facilitate joint operations by the special operations forces of ,,nato countries and such ,,nato partners2 7#c7 to support special operations forces peculiar command1 control1 and communications capabilities2 7#d7 to promote special operations forces intelligence and informational requirements within the ,,nato structure2 and 7#e7 to promote interoperability through the development of common equipment standards1 tactics1 techniques1 and procedures1 and through execution of a multinational education and training program4 4 7b7 ,clerical 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 #bcejr4 ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,special ,operations ,headquarters4 4 7c7 ,repeal ,section #abdd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #beda7 is repealed4 #abgb4 ,sense of ,congress on ,,nato and ,united ,states defense posture in ,europe ,it is the sense of ,congress as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,russian ,federation's further invasion of ,ukraine poses a grave threat to ,united ,states security and interests around the globe and to the rules-based international order1 including the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato74 7#b7 ,the ,russian ,federation has demonstrated a complete disregard for the safety of civilians during its unlawful and unprovoked invasion of ,ukraine1 which has involved indiscriminate bombing of civilian areas and executions of noncombatants4 7#c7 ,the ,united ,states stands with the people of ,ukraine and condemns the heinous acts committed by the ,russian ,federation against them1 and ,congress strongly supports continued assistance to ,ukraine to sustain its ability to repel ,russian invasion forces and continue to retake its sovereign territory4 7#d7 ,,nato remains the strongest and most successful military alliance in the world1 founded on a commitment by its members to uphold the principles of democracy1 individual liberty1 and the rule of law4 ,the ,,nato alliance has grown more robust and more united in response to ,russia's #bjbb further invasion of ,ukraine1 as allies have enhanced their deterrence and defense posture1 and continued to send military aid to bolster ,ukraine's defenses4 7#e7 ,the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 strongly supports the path of ,sweden and ,finland toward ,,nato membership1 as evidenced by the overwhelming bipartisan ,senate vote providing advice and consent to the ratification of the ,protocols of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty of #aidi on the ,accession of the ,republic of ,finland and the ,kingdom of ,sweden2 7,b7 urges all ,,nato allies who have not ratified their accession to do so as soon as possible2 7,c7 reaffirms its ironclad commitment to ,,nato as the foundation of transatlantic security and to upholding its obligations under the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty1 including ,article #e2 and 7,d7 encourages ,,nato members to move swiftly to meet their commitments made at the ,june #bjbb ,,nato ,summit to expand ,,nato's multinational battle groups and enhance military posture on ,,nato's eastern flank1 and to urgently continue progress on meeting their ,wales ,pledge commitments1 capability targets1 contributions to ,,nato missions and operations1 and resilience commitments4 7#f7 ,america's ,european allies and partners have-- 7,a7 made significant contributions to ,ukraine's defense against the ,russian invasion1 including critical military1 economic1 and humanitarian aid1 sanctions1 and export controls1 to erode ,russia's ability to sustain its aggression2 and 7,b7 welcomed millions of ,ukrainian refugees forced to flee their homeland4 7#g7 ,the ,united ,states must continue to work with these allies and partners to sustain this support1 to collectively reconstitute weapons stocks1 and to maintain unified resolve to reduce threats to critical infrastructure ranging from ,russia's weaponization of energy to ,china's predatory investments in transportation and telecommunications infrastructure4 7#h7 ,the ,united ,states should develop and implement a long-term plan to adapt ,united ,states posture in ,europe to the altered threat environment4 ,the elevated ,united ,states posture currently in ,europe is crucial in the current threat environment1 and the ,united ,states posture changes announced during the ,june #bjbb ,,nato ,summit are important steps1 including the establishment of the first permanently stationed headquarters in ,poland1 the commitment to maintain a rotational brigade combat team and headquarters in ,romania1 enhanced rotations to the ,baltic countries1 and the forward-stationing of two additional destroyers in ,rota1 ,spain4 7#i7 ,european ,deterrence ,initiative 7,,edi7 investments have proven crucial to ,united ,states and ,,nato abilities to rapidly reinforce the ,european theater leading up to and during ,russia's further invasion of ,ukraine4 ,the ,united ,states should continue robust investments through ,,edi1 including further enhancing ,united ,states posture in ,europe and maintaining a committed schedule of exercises with allies4 7#aj7 ,the ,black ,sea is critical to ,united ,states interests and to the security of ,,nato in the region1 given ,russia's unprovoked and unjustified war in ,ukraine and ,russia's attempts to directly intimidate1 coerce1 and otherwise influence countries in this region4 ,these allies' and partners' security will have major consequences for broader ,european security and collective efforts to enhance ,black ,sea countries' defense and resilience capabilities are essential4 ,in addition1 the ,united ,states and ,,nato should consider adopting robust intergovernmental and interagency strategies for the ,black ,sea1 to facilitate further collaboration among all countries in the region4 7#aa7 ,estonia1 ,latvia1 and ,lithuania play a critical role in strategic efforts to continue to deter ,russia4 7#ab7 ,the ,united ,states should continue to pursue efforts consistent with the comprehensive1 multilateral ,baltic ,defense ,assessment conducted by the ,department of ,defense4 ,robust support to accomplish ,united ,states strategic objectives1 including by providing continued assistance to the ,baltic countries through security cooperation1 including cooperation referred to as the ,baltic ,security ,initiative pursuant to sections #ccb and #ccc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 should continue to be prioritized in the years to come4 ,specifically1 such assistance should include the continuation of-- 7,a7 enhancements to critical capabilities that will strengthen ,baltic security as well as strengthen ,,nato's deterrence and defense posture1 including integrated air and missile defense1 maritime domain awareness1 long-range precision fires1 and command and control2 7,b7 efforts to enhance interoperability among ,estonia1 ,latvia1 and ,lithuania and with ,,nato2 7,c7 infrastructure and other host-country support improvements that will enhance ,united ,states and allied military mobility across the region2 7,d7 efforts to improve resilience to hybrid and cyber threats in ,estonia1 ,latvia1 and ,lithuania2 and 7,e7 support for planning and budgeting efforts of ,estonia1 ,latvia1 and ,lithuania that are regionally synchronized4 7#ac7 ,it is in the ,united ,states interest to support efforts to enhance security and stability in the ,western ,balkans4 ,the ,united ,states should continue its efforts to work with ,western ,balkans allies and partners to build interoperability and support institutional reforms4 ,the ,united ,states should also support those countries' efforts to resist disinformation campaigns1 predatory investments1 and other means by which ,russia and ,china may seek to influence this region4 7#ad7 ,the ,united ,states should continue to work closely with ,european allies and partners to counter growing malign activities by the ,people's ,republic of ,china across ,europe1 in the ,indo-,pacific1 and beyond4 #abgc4 ,report on ,fifth ,fleet capabilities upgrades 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on-- 7#a7 capabilities upgrades necessary to enable the ,fifth ,fleet to address emerging threats in its area of responsibility2 and 7#b7 any costs associated with such upgrades4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of seaborne threats posed by ,iran1 and groups linked to ,iran1 to the military forces of ,united ,states allies and partners operating in the waters in and around the broader ,middle ,east4 7#b7 ,a description of any capabilities upgrades necessary to enable the ,fifth ,fleet to address such threats4 7#c7 ,an estimate of the costs associated with any such upgrades4 7#d7 ,a description of any ,united ,states plan to deepen cooperation with other member countries of the ,combined ,maritime ,forces at the strategic1 policy1 and functional levels for the purpose of addressing such threats1 including by-- 7,a7 enhancing coordination on defense planning2 7,b7 improving intelligence sharing2 and 7,c7 deepening maritime interoperability4 7c7 ,broader middle east defined ,in this section1 the term broader ,middle ,east means-- 7#a7 the land around the southern and eastern shores of the ,mediterranean ,sea2 7#b7 the ,arabian ,peninsula2 7#c7 ,iran2 and 7#d7 ,north ,africa4 #abgd4 ,report on use of social media by foreign terrorist organizations 7a7 ,report ,not later than one year 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 on-- 7#a7 the use of online social media platforms by entities designated as foreign terrorist organizations by the ,secretary of ,state for recruitment1 fundraising1 and the dissemination of information2 and 7#b7 the threat posed to the national security of the ,united ,states by the online radicalization of terrorists and violent extremists with ties to foreign governments or elements thereof1 foreign organizations1 or foreign persons1 or international terrorist activities4 7b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 #abge4 ,report and feasibility study on collaboration to meet shared national security interests in ,east ,africa 7a7 ,report on foreign assistance and other activities in ,somaliland 7#a7 ,defined term ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 and annually thereafter until the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that1 with respect to the most recently concluded #ab-month period-- 7i7 describes assistance provided by the ,department of ,state and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development to ,somaliland1 including-- 7,i7 the value of such assistance 7in ,united ,states dollars72 7,,ii7 the source from which such assistance was funded2 7,,iii7 the names of the programs through which such assistance was administered2 7,,iv7 the implementing partners through which such assistance was provided2 7,v7 the sponsoring bureau of the ,department of ,state or the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development2 and 7,,vi7 if the assistance broadly targeted the ,federal ,republic of ,somalia1 the portion of such assistance that was-- 7aa7 explicitly intended to support ,somaliland2 and 7bb7 ultimately employed in ,somaliland2 7ii7 details the staffing and responsibilities of the ,department of ,state and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development supporting foreign assistance1 diplomatic engagement1 and security initiatives in ,somaliland1 including the location of such personnel 7duty station7 and their corresponding bureau2 7iii7 provides-- 7,i7 a detailed account of travel to ,somaliland by employees of the ,department of ,state and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 if any1 including the position1 duty station1 and trip purpose for each such trip2 or 7,,ii7 the justification for not traveling to ,somaliland if no such personnel traveled during the reporting period2 and 7iv7 if the ,department of ,state has provided training to security forces of the ,federal ,member ,states 7,,fms71 and ,somaliland1 including-- 7,i7 where such training has occurred2 7,,ii7 the extent to which ,,fms and ,somaliland security forces have demonstrated the ability to absorb previous training2 and 7,,iii7 the ability of ,,fms and ,somaliland security forces to maintain and appropriately utilize such training1 as applicable4 7,b7 ,form ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7b7 ,feasibility study 7#a7 ,defined term ,in this subsection1 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 7#b7 ,feasibility study ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall conduct a feasibility study that-- 7,a7 determines whether opportunities exist for greater collaboration in the pursuit of ,united ,states national security interests in the ,horn of ,africa1 the ,gulf of ,aden1 and the ,indo-,pacific region with the ,federal ,government of ,somalia and ,somaliland2 and 7,b7 identifies the practicability and advisability of improving the professionalization and capacity of security sector actors within the ,federal ,member ,states 7,,fms7 and ,somaliland4 7#c7 ,report to congress ,not later than ,june #ae1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit a classified report to the appropriate congressional committees that contains the results of the feasibility study required under paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this ,act1 including the reporting requirement under subsection 7a7 and the conduct of the feasibility study under subsection 7b71 may be construed to convey ,united ,states recognition of ,somalia's ,,fms or ,somaliland as an independent entity4 #abgf4 ,assessment of challenges to implementation of the partnership among ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,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 resourcing1 policy1 and process challenges to implementing the partnership among ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and ,united ,states 7commonly known as the ,,aukus partnership7 announced on ,september #ba1 #bjba4 7b7 ,matters to be considered ,in conducting the assessment required by subsection 7a71 the federally funded research and development center shall consider the following with respect to each of ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states3 7#a7 ,potential resourcing and personnel shortfalls4 7#b7 ,information sharing1 including foreign disclosure policy and processes4 7#c7 ,statutory1 regulatory1 and other policies and processes4 7#d7 ,intellectual property1 including patents4 7#e7 ,export controls1 including technology transfer and protection4 7#f7 ,security protocols and practices1 including personnel1 operational1 physical1 facility1 cybersecurity1 counterintelligence1 marking and classifying information1 and handling and transmission of classified material4 7#g7 ,industrial base implications specifically including options to expand the ,united ,states submarine and nuclear power industrial base to meet ,united ,states and ,australia requirements4 7#h7 ,alternatives that would significantly accelerate ,australia's national security1 including-- 7,a7 interim submarine options to include leasing or conveyance of legacy ,united ,states submarines for ,australia's use2 or 7,b7 the conveyance of ,b-#ba bombers4 7#i7 ,any other matter the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,recommendations ,the federally funded research and development center selected to conduct the assessment under this section shall include1 as part of such assessment1 recommendations for improvements to resourcing1 policy1 and process challenges to implementing the ,,aukus partnership4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary 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 that includes an unaltered copy of such assessment1 together with the views of the ,secretary on the assessment and on the recommendations included in the assessment pursuant to subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,form of report ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 #abgg4 ,modification and extension of ,united ,states-,israel cooperation to counter unmanned aerial systems 7a7 ,authority to establish capabilities to counter unmanned aerial systems ,subsection 7a77#a7 of section #abgh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #agjb2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hfjf note7 is amended in the first sentence by inserting after to establish capabilities for countering unmanned aerial systems the following 1 including directed energy capabilities14 7b7 ,support in connection with the program ,subsection 7b7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by inserting at the end before the period the following3 1 including directed energy capabilities2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #be1jjj1jjj and inserting #dj1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,sunset ,subsection 7f7 of such section is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #abgh4 ,sense of ,congress and briefing on multinational force and observers 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,multinational ,force and ,observers has helped strengthen stability and kept the peace in ,sinai ,peninsula2 and 7#b7 the ,united ,states should continue to maintain its strong support for the ,multinational ,force and ,observers4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #fj days before the implementation of any plan to move a ,multinational ,force and ,observer site1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief 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 on the resulting impacts of such plan on existing security arrangements between ,israel and ,egypt4 #abgi4 ,briefing on ,department of ,defense program to protect ,united ,states students against foreign agents ,not later than #bdj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives on the program described in section #abgg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia71 including an assessment on whether the program is beneficial to students interning1 working part time1 or in a program that will result in employment post-graduation with ,department of ,defense components and contractors4 ,,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--,national ,defense ,stockpile ,sec4 #adaa4 ,reform of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act4 ,sec4 #adab4 ,modification of acquisition authority under ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act4 ,sec4 #adac4 ,briefings on shortfalls in ,national ,defense ,stockpile4 ,sec4 #adad4 ,authority to acquire materials for the ,national ,defense ,stockpile4 ,sec4 #adae4 ,department of ,defense readiness to support prolonged conflict4 ,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters ,sec4 #adba4 ,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 #adbb4 ,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 #bjbc 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 #bjbc 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 #bjbc 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 #bjbc 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 #bjbc 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 ,national ,defense ,stockpile #adaa4 ,reform of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7a7 ,repeal of ,strategic ,materials ,protection ,board ,section #ahg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7b7 ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,board of ,directors ,section #aj of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#a7 is amended to read as follows3 #aj4 ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,board of ,directors 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,board of ,directors 7in this ,act referred to as the #8,board'74 7b7 ,members ,the ,board shall be composed1 at a minimum1 of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy1 who shall serve as chairman of the ,board4 7#b7 ,one designee of each of the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#c7 ,one designee of each of the ,chairman and ,ranking ,member of the ,readiness ,subcommittee of the ,house ,committee on ,armed ,services4 7#d7 ,one designee of each of the ,chairman and ,ranking ,member of the ,readiness ,subcommittee of the ,senate ,committee on ,armed ,services4 7#e7 ,four designees of the chairman of the ,board1 who shall have expertise relating to military affairs1 defense procurement1 production of strategic and critical materials1 finance1 or any other disciplines deemed necessary by the chairman to conduct the business of the ,board4 7c7 ,duties of the ,board ,in addition to other matters assigned to it by the chairman1 the ,board shall conduct the following1 without power of delegation3 7#a7 ,adopt by-laws that ensure sufficient oversight1 governance1 and effectiveness of the ,national ,defense ,stockpile program4 7#b7 ,elect or remove ,board members4 7#c7 ,advise the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager4 7#d7 ,establish performance metrics and conduct an annual performance review of the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager4 7#e7 ,set compensation for the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager4 7#f7 ,review and approve the annual budget of the ,national ,defense ,stockpile program and conduct appropriate reviews of annual financial statements4 7#g7 ,re-allocate budget resources within the annual budget of the ,national ,defense ,stockpile program4 7#h7 ,review and approve the ,annual ,materials and ,operations ,plan required by section #aa7;a77#b7 of this ,act1 including a review of the projected domestic and foreign economic effects of proposed actions to be taken under the ,annual ,materials and ,operations ,plan4 7#i7 ,complete and submit the annual ,board ,report1 in accordance with section #aa7;b77#b7 of this ,act4 7#aj7 ,recommend to the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7,a7 a strategy to ensure a secure supply of materials designated as critical to national security2 and 7,b7 such other strategies as the ,board considers appropriate to strengthen the industrial base with respect to materials critical to national security4 7d7 ,board meetings ,the ,board shall meet as determined necessary by the chairman but not less frequently than once every year to fulfill the duties described in subsection 7c74 7e7 ,application of ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,section #ad of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the ,board4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,materials critical to national security ,the term materials critical to national security means materials-- 7,a7 upon which the production or sustainment of military equipment is dependent2 and 7,b7 the supply of which could be restricted by actions or events outside the control of the ,government of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,military equipment ,the term military equipment means equipment used directly by the ,armed ,forces to carry out military operations4 7#c7 ,secure supply ,the term secure supply1 with respect to a material1 means the availability of a source or sources for the material1 including the full supply chain for the material and components containing the material4 4 7c7 ,reports ,section #aa of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#b7 is amended to read as follows3 #aa4 ,reports 7a7 ,reports to the ,board ,the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager shall submit to the ,board the following3 7#a7 ,not later than #dj calendar days after the last day of each of the first three fiscal quarters in each fiscal year1 unaudited financial statements and a ,manager's ,discussion and ,analysis for the immediately preceding fiscal quarter4 7#b7 ,not later than #fj calendar days after the conclusion of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year-- 7,a7 audited financial statements and a ,manager's ,discussion and ,analysis for the immediately preceding fiscal year2 and 7,b7 an ,annual ,materials and ,operations ,plan for the forthcoming year4 7b7 ,reports to ,congress 7#a7 ,reports by ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manage ,not later than #ij days after the conclusion of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year1 the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager shall submit to the congressional defense committees 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 a report that shall include-- 7,a7 information with respect to foreign and domestic purchases of materials for the stockpile during the preceding fiscal year2 7,b7 information with respect to the acquisition and disposal of materials under this ,act by barter1 during such fiscal year2 7,c7 information with respect to the activities by the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager to encourage the conservation1 substitution1 and development of strategic and critical materials2 7,d7 information with respect to the research and development activities conducted under section #h of this ,act2 7,e7 audited annual financial statements for the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,fund2 7,f7 other pertinent information on the administration of this ,act as will enable the ,congress to evaluate the effectiveness of the program2 7,g7 details of all planned expenditures from the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,fund over the ,future ,years' ,defense ,program and anticipated receipts from proposed disposals of stockpile materials2 and 7,h7 the report required by paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,report by the ,board ,the ,board shall prepare a written report to accompany the report required by paragraph 7#a7 which shall include-- 7,a7 the activities of the ,board to carry out the duties listed in section #aj7;c7 of this ,act2 and 7,b7 the most recent ,annual ,materials and ,operations ,plan submitted under subsection 7a77#b77;,b74 4 7d7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act ,the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #e7;a77#b7-- 7i7 by striking certain stockpile transactions and all that follows through submitted the ,president proposes2 and 7ii7 by striking any such transaction and inserting the following3 any stockpile transactions proposed in the ,annual ,materials and ,operations ,plan for such fiscal year after the ,board submits the report under section #aa7;b77#b7 containing such plan2 and 7,b7 in section #ae-- 7i7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking annual materials plan and inserting ,annual ,materials and ,operations ,plan2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,i7 by inserting 1 acting through the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager1 after ,the ,president2 and 7,,ii7 by striking section #aa7;a7 and inserting section #aa7;b77#a74 7#b7 ,title #aj ,title #aj of the ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7,a7 in section #dhfc7;g71 by striking ,strategic ,materials ,protection ,board pursuant to section #ahg of this title and inserting ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,board of ,directors pursuant to section #aj of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#a72 and 7,b7 in section #dhgb7;c77#c77;,b71 by striking ,strategic ,materials ,protection ,board pursuant to section #ahg of this title and inserting ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,board of ,directors pursuant to section #aj of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#a74 #adab4 ,modification of acquisition authority under ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7a7 ,in general ,section #e of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by inserting under the authority of paragraph 7#c7 of this section or after ,except for acquisitions made2 and 7ii7 in the second sentence1 by striking for such acquisition and inserting for any acquisition of materials under this ,act2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,using funds appropriated for acquisition of materials under this ,act1 the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager may acquire materials determined to be strategic and critical under section #c7;a7 without regard to the requirement of the first sentence of paragraph 7#a7 if the ,stockpile ,manager determines there is a shortfall of such materials in the stockpile4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking to carry out the purposes for which appropriated for a period of two fiscal years1 if so provided in appropriation ,acts and inserting until expended1 unless otherwise provided in appropriations ,acts4 7b7 ,increase in quantities of materials to be stockpiled ,section #c7;c77#b7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;b7c77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending the first sentence to read as follows3 ,the ,president shall notify ,congress in writing of any increase proposed to be made in the quantity of any material to be stockpiled that involves the acquisition of additional materials for the stockpile42 7#b7 in the second sentence1 by striking the change after the end of the #de-;day period and inserting the increase after the end of the #cj-;day period2 and 7#c7 in the third sentence1 by striking change and inserting increase4 #adac4 ,briefings on shortfalls in ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,section #ad of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#e7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 7#a7 ,not later than ,march #a each year1 the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on strategic and critical materials that-- 7,a7 are determined to be in shortfall in the most recent report on stockpile requirements submitted under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 the acquisition or disposal of which is included in the ,annual ,materials and ,operations ,plan for the operation of the stockpile during the next fiscal year submitted under section #aa7;b74 7#b7 ,each briefing required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of each material described in that paragraph1 including the objective to be achieved if funding is provided1 in whole or in part1 for the acquisition of the material to remedy the shortfall2 7,b7 an estimate of additional amounts required to provide such funding1 if any2 and 7,c7 an assessment of the supply chain for each such material1 including any assessment of any relevant risk in any such supply chain4 4 #adad4 ,authority to acquire materials for the ,national ,defense ,stockpile 7a7 ,acquisition authority ,of the funds appropriated into the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,transaction ,fund pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection 7c71 the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager may use up to #a1jjc1ejj1jjj for acquisition of the following materials determined to be strategic and critical materials required to meet the defense1 industrial1 and essential civilian needs of the ,united ,states3 7#a7 ,neodymium oxide1 praseodymium oxide1 and neodymium iron boron 7,nd,fe,b7 magnet block4 7#b7 ,titanium4 7#c7 ,energetic materials4 7#d7 ,iso-molded graphite4 7#e7 ,grain-oriented electric steel4 7#f7 ,tire cord steel4 7#g7 ,cadmium zinc telluride4 7#h7 ,any additional materials identified as stockpile requirements in the most recent report submitted to ,congress under section #ad of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#e74 7b7 ,fiscal year limitation ,the authority under subsection 7a7 is available for purchases during fiscal years #bjbc through #bjcb4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,transaction ,fund #a1jjc1ejj1jjj for the acquisition of strategic and critical materials under section #f7;a7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;e7a774 7d7 ,compliance with ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act ,any acquisition using funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection 7c7 shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih et seq474 #adae4 ,department of ,defense readiness to support prolonged conflict 7a7 ,studies required 7#a7 ,in general ,for each report required by section #ad7;a7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#e7;a771 the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager shall-- 7,a7 conduct a study on the strategic materials required by the ,department of ,defense to sustain combat operations for not less than one year against the pacing threat identified in the ,national ,defense ,strategy2 and 7,b7 not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbd1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on such study in a classified form with an unclassified summary4 7#b7 ,energy storage and electronic components 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall conduct a study of the energy storage and electronic components necessary to sustain combat operations for not less than one year against the pacing threat identified in the ,national ,defense ,strategy4 7,b7 ,report -- 7i7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbd1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the study required under subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,form ,the report required by clause 7i7 shall be submitted in an unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7iii7 ,elements ,the report required by clause 7i7 shall include the following3 7,i7 ,a description of the specific number and type of energy storage and electronic components that the ,department of ,defense requires for the manufacture of munitions1 combat support items1 and weapon systems to sustain combat operations4 7,,ii7 ,a description of the specific number and type of energy storage and electronic components that the ,department of ,defense requires to replenish or replace munitions1 combat support items1 and weapon systems that are lost or expended during the execution and sustainment of the relevant operational plan4 7,,iii7 ,a description of supply chain vulnerabilities during the sustainment and execution period1 such as sole sources of supply1 war damage1 and shipping interdiction4 7,,iv7 ,a description of supply chain vulnerabilities prior to the sustainment and execution period and the replenishment and replacement period1 such as reliance on sole sources of supply1 geographic proximity to strategic competitors1 and diminishing manufacturing sources4 7,v7 ,an identification of alternative sources of supply for energy and electronics components that are domestic or are from allies or partners of the ,united ,states4 7,,vi7 ,an assessment of the technical and economic feasibility of the preparedness and response programs of the ,department of ,defense1 such as the ,national ,defense ,stockpile1 the ,warstopper program1 war reserves and pre-positioned stocks1 contract options1 or other methods to mitigate postulated shortfalls to ,department of ,defense requirements4 7,,vii7 ,any other such elements deemed appropriate by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7,c7 ,energy storage and electronic component defined ,in this paragraph1 the term energy storage and electronic component includes-- 7i7 an item that operates by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles in circuits1 using interconnections of electrical devices such as resistors1 inductors1 capacitors1 diodes1 switches1 transistors1 or integrated circuits2 and 7ii7 battery cells1 battery modules1 battery packs1 and other related components related to batteries4 7b7 ,acquisition priority ,consistent with the authority in section #e of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;d7 and subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager shall acquire the highest priority strategic and critical materials identified in the report submitted under subsection 7a77#a74 7c7 ,strategic and critical materials defined ,in this section1 the term strategic and critical materials has the meaning given such term in section #ab of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#c74 ,c ,other ,matters #adba4 ,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 for section #adje and available for the ,defense ,health ,program for operation and maintenance1 #afh1jjj1jjj 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 #adbb4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,there is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbc from the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,trust ,fund the sum of #aeb1cfj1jjj of which-- 7#a7 #ge1cfj1jjj is for operation1 maintenance1 construction and renovation2 and 7#b7 #gg1jjj1jjj is for major construction4 ,,xv ,cyber ,and ,information ,operations ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,cyber matters ,sec4 #aeja4 ,improvements to ,principal ,cyber ,advisors4 ,sec4 #aejb4 ,annual reports on support by military departments for ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 ,sec4 #aejc4 ,modification of office of primary responsibility for strategic cybersecurity program4 ,sec4 #aejd4 ,tailored cyberspace operations organizations4 ,sec4 #aeje4 ,establishment of support center for consortium of universities that advise ,secretary of ,defense on cybersecurity matters4 ,sec4 #aejf4 ,alignment of ,department of ,defense cyber international strategy with ,national ,defense ,strategy and ,department of ,defense ,cyber ,strategy4 ,sec4 #aejg4 ,enhancement of cyberspace training and security cooperation4 ,sec4 #aejh4 ,military ,cybersecurity ,cooperation with ,hashemite ,kingdom of ,jordan4 ,sec4 #aeji4 ,management and oversight of ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture4 ,sec4 #aeaj4 ,integrated non-kinetic force development4 ,sec4 #aeaa4 ,protection of critical infrastructure4 ,sec4 #aeab4 ,budget display for cryptographic modernization activities for certain systems of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #aeac4 ,establishing projects for data management1 artificial intelligence1 and digital solutions4 ,sec4 #aead4 ,operational testing for commercial cybersecurity capabilities4 ,subtitle ,b--,information ,operations ,sec4 #aeba4 ,requirement to notify ,chief of ,mission of military operation in the information environment4 ,sec4 #aebb4 ,assessment and optimization of ,department of ,defense information and influence operations conducted through cyberspace4 ,sec4 #aebc4 ,joint information operations course4 ,sec4 #aebd4 ,limitation on availability of certain funds until submission of joint lexicon for terms related to information operations4 ,sec4 #aebe4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending submittal of information operations strategy and posture review4 ,sec4 #aebf4 ,limitation on availability of certain funds until submission of assessments relating to cybersecurity of the defense industrial base4 ,subtitle ,c--,personnel ,sec4 #aeca4 ,cyber operations-peculiar awards4 ,sec4 #aecb4 ,establishment of ,cyber ,operations ,designator and rating for the ,navy4 ,sec4 #aecc4 ,total force generation for the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces4 ,sec4 #aecd4 ,correcting cyber mission force readiness shortfalls4 ,sec4 #aece4 ,department of ,defense ,cyber and ,digital ,service ,academy4 ,sec4 #aecf4 ,report on recommendations from ,navy ,civilian ,career ,path study4 ,sec4 #aecg4 ,study to determine optimal strategy for structuring and manning elements of ,joint ,force ,headquarters-,cyber ,organizations1 ,joint ,mission ,operations ,centers1 and ,cyber ,operations-,integrated ,planning ,elements4 ,sec4 #aech4 ,manning review of ,space ,force cyber squadrons4 ,sec4 #aeci4 ,independent review of posture and staffing levels of ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer4 ,sec4 #aedj4 ,independent assessment of ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve for ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #aeda4 ,comprehensive review of ,cyber ,excepted ,service4 ,subtitle ,d--,reports and other ,matters ,sec4 #aeea4 ,pilot program for sharing cyber capabilities and related information with foreign operational partners4 ,sec4 #aeeb4 ,demonstration program for cyber and information technology budget data analytics4 ,sec4 #aeec4 ,plan for commercial cloud test and evaluation4 ,sec4 #aeed4 ,roadmap and implementation plan for cyber adoption of artificial intelligence4 ,sec4 #aeee4 ,review of ,department of ,defense implementation of recommendations from ,defense ,science ,board cyber report4 ,sec4 #aeef4 ,annual briefing on relationship between ,national ,security ,agency and ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 ,sec4 #aeeg4 ,review of definitions associated with ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces4 ,sec4 #aeeh4 ,annual assessments and reports on assignment of certain budget control responsibility to ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 ,sec4 #aeei4 ,assessments of weapons systems vulnerabilities to radio-frequency enabled cyber attacks4 ,sec4 #aefj4 ,briefing on ,department of ,defense plan to deter and counter adversaries in the information environment4 ,a ,cyber matters #aeja4 ,improvements to ,principal ,cyber ,advisors 7a7 ,certification authority for cyberspace operations ,subsection 7c7 of section #icb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,budget review 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller71 shall require the ,secretaries of the military departments and the heads of the ,defense agencies with responsibilities associated with any activity specified in paragraph 7#b7 to transmit the proposed budget for such activities for a fiscal year and for the period covered by the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of this title for that fiscal year to the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor for review under subparagraph 7,b7 before submitting the proposed budget to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller74 7,b7 ,the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor shall review each proposed budget transmitted under subparagraph 7,a7 and1 not later than ,january #ca of the year preceding the fiscal year for which the budget is proposed1 shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense 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 ,not later than ,march #ca of each year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report specifying each proposed budget that the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor did not certify to be adequate4 ,the report of the ,secretary shall include the following matters3 7i7 ,a discussion of the actions that the ,secretary proposes to take1 together with any recommended legislation that the ,secretary considers appropriate1 to address the inadequacy of the proposed budgets specified in the report4 7ii7 ,any additional comments that the ,secretary considers appropriate regarding the inadequacy of the proposed budgets4 4 7b7 ,codification of ,principal ,cyber ,advisors 7#a7 ,title #aj ,chapter #ai of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #cib the following new section 7and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly73 #cib;a4 ,principal ,cyber ,advisors 4 7#b7 ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to ,secretary of ,defense ,subsection 7c7 of section #icb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note71 as amended by subsection 7a71 is-- 7,a7 transferred to section #cib;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 redesignated as subsection 7a72 7,c7 amended by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is a ,principal ,cyber ,advisor in the ,department of ,defense4 2 and 7,d7 amended in the subsection heading by inserting to ,secretary of ,defense after ,advisor4 7#c7 ,deputy ,cyber ,advisor ,section #ije of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cia note7 is-- 7,a7 transferred to chapter #ai of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 designated as subsection 7b7 of section #cib;a1 as added by paragraph 7#a71 and amended by redesignating each subordinate provision and the margins thereof accordingly2 and 7,b7 amended-- 7i7 by striking this subsection each place it appears and inserting this paragraph2 and 7ii7 by striking subsection 7a7 each place it appears and inserting paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,principal ,cyber ,advisors to ,secretaries of military departments ,section #afeg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cia note7 is-- 7,a7 transferred to chapter #ai of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 designated as subsection 7c7 of section #cib;a1 as added by paragraph 7#a71 and amended by redesignating each subordinate provision and the margins thereof accordingly2 and 7,b7 amended-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting clause 7ii72 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 each place it appears and inserting subparagraph 7,a72 7iii7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 each place it appears and inserting subparagraph 7,b72 7iv7 by striking subsection 7a77#a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a77;,a72 7v7 by striking subsection 7a7 each place it appears and inserting paragraph 7#a72 7vi7 by striking subsection 7b7 each place it appears and inserting paragraph 7#b72 and 7vii7 by striking paragraph 7#f7 7as redesignated pursuant to subparagraph 7,a774 7c7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,title #aj ,section #afg;b7d77#b77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting to the ,secretary of ,defense under section #cib;a7a7 of this title after ,principal ,cyber ,advisor4 7#b7 ,,fy#bb ,,ndaa ,section #aebh7;e77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 is amended by striking section #afeg7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cia note7 and inserting section #cib;a7c77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,,fy#ag ,,ndaa ,section #afdc7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 is amended by striking ,the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor1 acting through the cross-functional team established by section #icb7;c77#c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 and inserting ,the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the cross-functional team under section #cib;a7a77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code14 #aejb4 ,annual reports on support by military departments for ,united ,states ,cyber ,command 7a7 ,annual reports ,chapter #ai of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #cia the following new section 7and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly73 #cia;a4 ,annual reports on support by military departments for ,united ,states ,cyber ,command 7a7 ,reports ,not later than #ae days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits to ,congress the defense budget materials 7as defined in section #bci of this title7 for a fiscal year1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of whether each military department is meeting the requirements established by the ,commander and validated by the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 and is effectively implementing the plan required by section #aecd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 and the requirements established pursuant to section #aecc of such ,act4 7#b7 ,for each military department evaluated under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 a certification that the military department is meeting such requirements2 or 7,b7 a detailed explanation regarding how the military department is not meeting such requirements4 7b7 ,elements of evaluation ,each evaluation under subsection 7a77#a7 shall include1 with respect to the military department being evaluated1 the following3 7#a7 ,the adequacy of the policies1 procedures1 and execution of manning1 training1 and equipping personnel for employment within the ,cyber ,mission ,force4 7#b7 ,the sufficiency and robustness of training curricula for personnel to be assigned to either the ,cyber ,mission ,force or units within the cyberspace operations forces1 and the compliance by the military department with training standards4 7#c7 ,the adequacy of the policies and procedures relating to the assignment and assignment length of members of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force to the ,cyber ,mission ,force4 7#d7 ,the efficacy of the military department in filling key work roles within the ,cyber ,mission ,force1 including the proper force mix of civilian1 military1 and contractor personnel1 and the means necessary to meet requirements established by the ,commander and validated by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#e7 ,the adequacy of the investment to advance cyber-peculiar science and technology1 particularly with respect to capability development for the ,cyber ,mission ,force4 7#f7 ,the sufficiency of the policies1 procedures1 and investments relating to the establishment and management of military occupational specialty1 designator1 rating1 or ,air ,force specialty code for personnel responsible for cyberspace operations1 including an assessment of the effectiveness of the combination of policies determining availability and retention of sufficient numbers of proficient personnel in key work roles1 including length of service commitment1 the use of bonuses and special pays1 alternative compensation mechanisms1 and consecutive tours in preferred assignments4 7#g7 ,in coordination with the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department of ,defense1 an evaluation of the use by the military department of the shared lexicon of the ,department of ,defense specific to cyberspace activities4 7#h7 ,the readiness of personnel serving in the ,cyber ,mission ,force and the cyberspace operations forces to accomplish assigned missions4 7#i7 ,the adequacy of actions taken during the period of evaluation by the military department to respond to findings from any previous years' evaluations4 7#aj7 ,any other element determined relevant by the ,commander4 4 7b7 ,first report ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees the first report under section #cia;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 as soon as practicable after the date of the submission of the defense budget materials for fiscal year #bjbd4 #aejc4 ,modification of office of primary responsibility for strategic cybersecurity program ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #afdj7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,office of ,primary ,responsibility ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate a principal staff assistant from within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense whose office shall serve as the office of primary responsibility for the ,program1 providing policy1 direction1 and oversight regarding the execution of the responsibilities of the program manager described in paragraph 7#e74 4 #aejd4 ,tailored cyberspace operations organizations ,section #agbc of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cid note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7e7 ,implementation ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbc1 the ,commanding ,officer of ,navy ,cyber ,warfare ,development ,group shall submit to the congressional defense committees an independent review of the study under subsection 7a74 ,the review shall include1 at a minimum1 evaluations of-- 7#a7 the value of the study to the ,navy ,cyber ,warfare ,development ,group and to the ,navy2 7#b7 any recommendations not considered or included as part of the study2 7#c7 the implementation of subsection 7b72 and 7#d7 other matters as determined by the ,commanding ,officer4 7f7 ,update to ,congress ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretaries of the military departments and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on activities taken during the period following the date of the briefing provided under subsection 7d71 including an examination of establishing ,tailored ,cyberspace ,operations ,organizations and use of the authority provided pursuant to subsection 7c74 7g7 ,air ,force actions ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a review of the activities of the ,navy ,cyber ,warfare ,development ,group1 including with respect to the authorities of the ,group4 ,the review shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of whether such authorities shall be conferred on the #ijth ,cyberspace ,operations ,squadron of the ,air ,force4 7#b7 ,a consideration of whether the #ijth ,cyberspace ,operations ,squadron should be designated a controlled tour1 as defined by the ,secretary4 4 #aeje4 ,establishment of support center for consortium of universities that advise ,secretary of ,defense on cybersecurity matters ,section #afei of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cia note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,support center 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a center to provide support to the consortium established under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,composition 7,a7 ,requirement ,the center established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be composed of one or two universities1 as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 that-- 7i7 have been designated as centers of academic excellence by the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7ii7 are eligible for access to classified information4 7,b7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register the process for selection of universities to serve as the center established under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,functions ,the functions of the center established under paragraph 7#a7 are as follows3 7,a7 ,to promote the consortium established under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,to distribute on behalf of the ,department requests for information or assistance to members of the consortium4 7,c7 ,to collect and assemble responses from requests distributed under subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,to provide additional administrative support for the consortium4 4 #aejf4 ,alignment of ,department of ,defense cyber international strategy with ,national ,defense ,strategy and ,department of ,defense ,cyber ,strategy 7a7 ,alignment required ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy and in coordination with the commanders of the combatant commands and the ,director of the ,joint ,staff1 shall undertake efforts to align the cybersecurity cooperation enterprise of the ,department of ,defense and the cyberspace operational partnerships of the ,department with-- 7#a7 the national defense strategy published in #bjbb pursuant to section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 the ,cyber ,strategy of the ,department published during fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7#c7 the current ,international ,cyberspace ,security ,cooperation ,guidance of the ,department1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,elements ,the alignment efforts under subsection 7a7 shall include the following efforts within the ,department of ,defense3 7#a7 ,efforts to build the internal capacity of the ,department to support international strategy policy engagements with allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,efforts to coordinate and align cyberspace operations with foreign partners of the ,united ,states1 including alignment between hunt-forward missions and other cyber international strategy activities conducted by the ,department1 including identification of processes1 working groups1 and methods to facilitate coordination between geographic combatant commands and the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7#c7 ,efforts to deliberately cultivate operational and intelligence-sharing partnerships with key allies and partners of the ,united ,states to advance the cyberspace operations objectives of the ,department4 7#d7 ,efforts to identify key allied and partner networks1 infrastructure1 and systems that the ,joint ,force will rely upon for warfighting and to-- 7,a7 support the cybersecurity and cyber defense of those networks1 infrastructure1 and systems2 7,b7 build partner capacity to actively defend those networks1 infrastructure1 and systems2 7,c7 eradicate malicious cyber activity that has compromised those networks1 infrastructure1 and systems1 such as when identified through hunt-forward operations2 and 7,d7 leverage the commercial and military cybersecurity technology and services of the ,united ,states to harden and defend those networks1 infrastructure1 and systems4 7#e7 ,efforts to secure the environments and networks of mission partners of the ,united ,states used to hold intelligence and information originated by the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,prioritization schemas1 funding requirements1 and efficacy metrics to drive cyberspace security investments in the tools1 technologies1 and capacity-building efforts that will have the greatest positive impact on the resilience and ability of the ,department to execute its operational plans and achieve integrated deterrence4 7c7 ,organization ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy shall lead efforts to implement this section4 ,in doing so1 the ,under ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,national ,cyber ,director1 the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 and the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 to align plans and programs as appropriate4 7d7 ,annual briefings 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than once each fiscal year until ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the implementation of this section4 7#b7 ,contents ,each briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an overview of efforts undertaken pursuant to this section4 7,b7 ,an accounting of all the security cooperation activities of the ,department germane to cyberspace and changes made pursuant to implementation of this section4 7,c7 ,a detailed schedule with target milestones and required expenditures for all planned activities related to the efforts described in subsection 7b74 7,d7 ,interim and final metrics for building the cyberspace security cooperation enterprise of the ,department4 7,e7 ,identification of such additional funding1 authorities1 and policies1 as the ,under ,secretary determines may be required4 7,f7 ,such recommendations as the ,under ,secretary may have for legislative action to improve the effectiveness of cyberspace security cooperation of the ,department with foreign partners and allies4 7e7 ,annual report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter until ,january #a1 #bjbe1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report summarizing the cyber international strategy activities of the ,department1 including within the cybersecurity cooperation enterprise of the ,department and the cyber operational partnerships of the ,department4 #aejg4 ,enhancement of cyberspace training and security cooperation 7a7 ,enhanced training 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 in coordination with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 and the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency1 shall develop enhanced guidance for and implement training on cyberspace security cooperation at the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university and the ,joint ,military ,attach ,school4 7#b7 ,timing ,the ,under ,secretaries shall develop the enhanced guidance and implement the training under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act with respect to the ,joint ,military ,attach ,school2 and 7,b7 by not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 with respect to the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university4 7#c7 ,elements ,the ,under ,secretaries shall ensure that the training on cyberspace security cooperation under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 is tailored to the trainees' anticipated embassy role and functions2 and 7,b7 provides familiarity with-- 7i7 the different purposes of cyberspace engagements with partners and allies of the ,united ,states1 including threat awareness1 cybersecurity1 mission assurance1 and operations2 7ii7 the types of cyberspace security cooperation programs and activities available for partners and allies of the ,united ,states1 including bilateral and multilateral cyberspace engagements1 information and intelligence sharing1 training1 and exercises2 7iii7 the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command cyberspace operations with partners1 including an overview of the ,hunt ,forward mission and process2 7iv7 the roles and responsibilities of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 the geographic combatant commands1 and the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency for cybersecurity cooperation within the ,department of ,defense2 and 7v7 such other matters as the ,under ,secretaries1 in coordination with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 consider appropriate4 7#d7 ,requirements ,the baseline familiarization training developed under subsection 7a7 shall be a required element for all participants in the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university1 the ,attach ,training ,program1 and the ,attach ,staff ,training ,program of the ,joint ,military ,attach ,school4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 and the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the requirements and considerations to implement enhanced training and coordination to advance cyberspace security cooperation with foreign partners4 ,the study may consider such areas as the following3 7#a7 ,sufficiency of the training provided in the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university and the ,joint ,military ,attach ,school4 7#b7 ,additional training requirements1 familiarization requirements1 or both such requirements necessary for officers assigned to particular locations or positions4 7#c7 ,areas for increased cooperation4 7#d7 ,a plan for completing the activities required by subsection 7a74 7#e7 ,additional resources required to complete such activities4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy submit the report under subsection 7b71 the ,under ,secretaries1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 and the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency1 shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the findings from the report on enhancing training and coordination to advance cyberspace security cooperation described in such subsection4 ,such briefing shall include a discussion on the enhanced training meeting the elements under subsection 7a77#c7 and a plan for future updates and sustainment of such training4 #aejh4 ,military ,cybersecurity ,cooperation with ,hashemite ,kingdom of ,jordan 7a7 ,requirement ,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 ,policy1 in concurrence with the ,secretary of ,state and in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,central ,command1 shall seek to engage the ,ministry of ,defense of the ,hashemite ,kingdom of ,jordan for the purpose of expanding cooperation of military cybersecurity activities4 7b7 ,cooperation efforts ,in expanding the cooperation of military cybersecurity activities between the ,department of ,defense and the ,ministry of ,defense of the ,hashemite ,kingdom of ,jordan under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out the following efforts3 7#a7 ,bilateral cybersecurity training activities and exercises4 7#b7 ,efforts to-- 7,a7 actively defend military networks1 infrastructure1 and systems2 7,b7 eradicate malicious cyber activity that has compromised those networks1 infrastructure1 and systems2 and 7,c7 leverage ,united ,states commercial and military cybersecurity technology and services to harden and defend those networks1 infrastructure1 and systems4 7#c7 ,establishment of a regional cybersecurity center4 7c7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,requirement ,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 congressional committees a briefing on the implementation of this section4 7#b7 ,contents ,the briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an overview of efforts undertaken pursuant to this section4 7,b7 ,a description of the feasibility and advisability of expanding the cooperation of military cybersecurity activities between the ,department of ,defense and the ,ministry of ,defense of the ,hashemite ,kingdom of ,jordan4 7,c7 ,identification of any challenges and resources that need to be addressed so as to expand such cooperation4 7,d7 ,any other matter the ,secretary determines relevant4 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 #aeji4 ,management and oversight of ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture 7a7 ,establishment of offices 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 shall establish within the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command-- 7,a7 a program executive office2 and 7,b7 one or more subordinate program management offices under the program executive office4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,the offices established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 oversee1 manage1 and execute the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture2 7,b7 oversee1 manage1 and execute the programs designated1 or to be designated1 as part of the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture2 7,c7 conduct mission engineering1 architecting1 and design of the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture system of systems1 and any successor effort2 7,d7 maintain a validated ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture system of systems mission architecture1 updated regularly to inform the current and future constituent programs of the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture1 and the continuous delivery pipelines of such programs2 7,e7 ensure that the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture component solution architectures align with and support the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture system of systems mission architecture2 7,f7 support integration of mission-specific capabilities1 including mission-specific data1 analytics1 defensive tools1 offensive tools1 and intelligence systems1 acquired through non-,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture programs2 and 7,g7 carry out any other responsibilities determined appropriate by the ,secretary of ,defense1 including the acquisition of cyber operations capabilities beyond the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture4 7#c7 ,apportionment of responsibilities ,the ,commander shall apportion the responsibilities under paragraph 7#b7 across the offices established pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,authority ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the offices established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 are empowered with the authority necessary to compel and enforce compliance with decisions and directives issued pursuant to the responsibilities under paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,architecture components ,the ,commander shall serve as the sole sponsor and requirements manager for the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture and the constituent programs of such architecture1 as determined by the ,commander4 7c7 ,organization of program executive office 7#a7 ,head 7,a7 ,reporting ,the head of the program executive office established under subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 shall report to the ,command ,acquisition ,executive of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7,b7 ,additional oversight ,in addition to the oversight of the head of the program executive office provided by the ,command ,acquisition ,executive under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 and the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department of ,defense shall provide oversight of the head4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,the head of the program executive office shall-- 7,a7 exercise central technical authority for the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture2 7,b7 manage and provide oversight of the implementation and integration of the ,architecture2 and 7,c7 provide direction to subordinate program offices1 as determined appropriate by the ,commander4 7d7 ,personnel 7#a7 ,necessary positions ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall ensure that the program executive office or any subordinate program management office established pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 includes in the staff of the respective office a chief architect1 a systems engineer1 and a chief talent officer to-- 7,a7 develop a mission-driven ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture optimized for execution of missions of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 7,b7 ensure the office is properly and effectively staffed2 and 7,c7 advise the head of the office with respect to the execution of-- 7i7 the central technical authority for the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture2 7ii7 the management of the implementation and integration of the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture2 and 7iii7 technical direction provided to subordinates responsible for individual ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture programs4 7#b7 ,staffing 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 shall ensure that the offices established pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 are appropriately staffed with expert talent1 including from the following organizations1 as appropriate3 7i7 ,the headquarters staff of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 the ,cyber ,national ,mission ,force1 the ,joint ,force ,headquarters-,cyber1 and the ,cyber ,mission ,force4 7ii7 ,the ,capabilities ,directorate of the ,national ,security ,agency4 7iii7 ,the military departments4 7iv7 ,the ,cyber ,capabilities ,support ,office of the ,air ,force4 7v7 ,the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency4 7vi7 ,the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office4 7vii7 ,research laboratories of the military departments4 7viii7 ,the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency4 7,b7 ,technical talent ,in addition to the requirement under subparagraph 7,a71 to support the permanent staffing of the offices established pursuant to subsection 7a77#a71 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall ensure that the offices deliberately hire and use technical talent resident in the defense industrial base1 commercial technology industry1 federally funded research and development centers1 university affiliated research centers1 and the rest of the ,federal ,government4 7e7 ,budget execution control ,the ,secretary shall provide to the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command the resources necessary to support the program executive office established under subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall exercise budget execution control over component programs of the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture that are subject to the responsibilities assigned to the ,commander by section #aejg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #afg;b note74 7f7 ,constellation program ,the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency and the head of the program executive office established under subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 shall plan and carry out the ,constellation program by entering into transactions under section #djba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,in carrying out the preceding sentence1 the ,secretary shall establish an effective framework and pipeline system for maturing cyber operations-relevant technologies developed by the ,agency1 integrating the technologies into ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture capabilities1 and transitioning the technologies into operational use by the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7g7 ,transition ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 shall transition responsibilities for the management and execution of ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture programs from the military departments to the offices established pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 by the earlier of the following3 7#a7 ,the date on which-- 7,a7 the offices are appropriately staffed and resourced2 and 7,b7 the ,commander determines that the transition is appropriate4 7#b7 ,the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7h7 ,review ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 and the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees an integrated review of the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture and all other capabilities required for the execution of the missions of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command to determine the following3 7#a7 ,the extent to which capabilities of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and the ,national ,security ,agency should be joint1 mutually available1 integrated1 or interoperable4 7#b7 ,whether each of the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture capabilities has been effectively designed and architected to enable each of the missions of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7#c7 ,how the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture will support defense of the ,department of ,defense ,information ,network and its relation to existing datasets1 sensors1 tools1 firewalls1 and capabilities deployed at each echelon of the ,department of ,defense ,information ,network4 7#d7 ,what data1 capabilities1 and technologies external to the current ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture programs1 as of the date of the review1 should be acquired as part of the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture and under the control of the offices established pursuant to subsection 7a77#a74 7#e7 ,what mission-specific data1 capabilities1 and technologies external to the current ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture programs should integrate with or be interoperable with the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture system of systems4 7#f7 ,the organization and staffing of such offices1 including-- 7,a7 whether the program executive office should be responsible for overseeing the acquisition of the cyber operations capabilities of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command generally or the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture specifically2 7,b7 what subordinate program management offices should be established under the program executive office2 7,c7 whether the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture programs should be consolidated within a single program management office2 and 7,d7 which personnel should be appointed to such offices pursuant to subsection 7d77#a74 7#g7 ,the timeline for the execution of the transition under subsection 7g74 7#h7 ,the acquisition strategy of the ,department for procuring the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture and related capabilities1 including relevant enterprise strategic initiatives and contracting strategies4 7#i7 ,the responsibilities of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command ,j#b1 ,j#c1 ,j#e1 ,j#f1 ,j#h1 and ,j#i in acquiring1 authorizing1 and managing cyber capabilities4 7#aj7 ,the physical locations of the offices established pursuant to subsection 7a77#a74 7i7 ,briefing required ,not later than #edj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the implementation of this section4 7j7 ,repeal ,section #afde of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note prec47 is repealed4 7k7 ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture defined ,in this section1 the term ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture means the range of joint cyber warfighting systems and capabilities that support the full spectrum of military cyber operations1 as designated by the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 and includes any such successor effort4 #aeaj4 ,integrated non-kinetic force development 7a7 ,force development 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish forces1 capabilities1 and information support to enable the delivery of non-kinetic effects that provide increased survivability and effectiveness of military forces within a defense planning scenario4 7#b7 ,force planning ,to support the development of the forces1 capabilities1 and information support under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall establish a force planning activity to identify and define the relevant forces1 capabilities1 and information support required to develop and deliver non-kinetic effects within a defense planning scenario4 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the force planning activity identifies-- 7,a7 desired operational effects within such scenario2 7,b7 the gaps that limit the ability to access important targets1 the development of capabilities1 the conduct of mission planning1 and the execution of operations to deliver such effects2 7,c7 the collection systems1 analytic expertise and capacity1 analytic tools and processes1 foreign materiel1 and product lines required to support development and delivery of such effects2 7,d7 the forces required to deliver such effects1 including associated doctrine1 training1 expertise1 organization1 authorities1 and command and control arrangements2 and 7,e7 the cyber1 electronic warfare1 sensing1 and communications capabilities1 and delivery platforms and mechanisms1 required to achieve such effects and the extent to which such capabilities1 platforms1 and mechanisms should be integrated with each other4 7#c7 ,initial organization structure ,during an initial period of not less than #bd months1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall organize the force planning activity established under paragraph 7#b74 ,the ,under ,secretary shall designate a planning official from the ,office of the ,under ,secretary for ,research and ,engineering to lead development and execution of the force planning activity1 in coordination with staff designated by the ,director of the ,joint ,staff of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 ,the designated planning official shall select a lead technical director4 ,after such initial period1 the ,secretary may re-assign the force planning activity to another organization under different leadership4 7#d7 ,plan for follow-on activities ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for follow-on activities regarding the delivery of non-kinetic effects described in paragraph 7#a74 ,the ,secretary shall ensure the plan-- 7,a7 includes the identification of dedicated resources to be controlled by the designated planning official described in paragraph 7#c7 and an approach under which the planning official apportions such resources across the ,department of ,defense to establish1 augment1 and accelerate new and ongoing activities described in paragraph 7#a7 and subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d72 and 7,b7 identifies-- 7i7 a dedicated program element for non-kinetic force development2 7ii7 the suitability of the mission management authorities established through the pilot program under section #hga of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aia note72 7iii7 the utility of using joint capability technology demonstrations to drive prototyping1 experimentation1 and technical integration of non-kinetic capabilities2 7iv7 how the ,rapid ,defense ,experimentation ,reserve might drive prototyping1 experimentation1 and technical integration of non-kinetic capabilities2 and 7v7 alignment with other experimentation activities with the appropriate combatant commands4 7#e7 ,implementation ,during the initial period specified in paragraph 7#c71 the designated planning official described in such paragraph shall report directly to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 to whom the official shall provide updates and recommendations not less frequently than quarterly4 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the force planning activity established under paragraph 7#b7 is supported by representatives from the military services1 relevant combatant commands1 the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office1 the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 and other elements within the ,department of ,defense1 as appropriate4 7b7 ,forces ,in order to generate the forces identified in subsection 7a77#b77;,d71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 through the ,secretaries of the military departments and the heads of other ,department of ,defense components1 as appropriate1 establish appropriate forces and accompanying doctrine1 training1 and tradecraft2 7#b7 acting through the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 serving as the ,chairman of the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council1 ensure that appropriate requirements exist to guide the development and fielding of forces and means to deliver non-kinetic effects within a defense planning scenario2 7#c7 through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the combatant commands1 establish appropriate command and control structures and relationships governing such forces2 and 7#d7 determine the appropriate responsibilities of-- 7,a7 ,cyber ,mission ,force of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 7,b7 cyber1 electronic warfare1 and space forces provided to other combatant commands2 and 7,c7 other operational entities within the ,department of ,defense in delivering non-kinetic effects4 7c7 ,capabilities ,in order to develop the capabilities identified in subsection 7a77#b77;,e71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 the ,director of the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and the heads of other elements of the ,department of ,defense1 shall develop the capabilities required for the delivery of non-kinetic effects within a defense planning scenario4 7d7 ,policy ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy and in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 shall develop policy governing the delivery of non-kinetic effects within a defense planning scenario4 7e7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the implementation of this section4 7f7 non-kinetic effects defined ,in this section1 the term non-kinetic effects means effects achieved through radio-frequency transmission of integrated cyber and electronic warfare techniques and other related and supporting technical measures4 #aeaa4 ,protection of critical infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,in the event that the ,president determines that there is an active1 systematic1 and ongoing campaign of attacks in cyberspace by a foreign power against the ,government or the critical infrastructure of the ,united ,states1 the ,president may authorize the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 to conduct military cyber activities or operations pursuant to section #cid of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in foreign cyberspace to deter1 safeguard1 or defend against such attacks4 7b7 ,affirmation of scope of cyber activities or operations ,congress affirms that the cyber activities or operations referred to in subsection 7a71 when appropriately authorized1 shall be conducted consistent with section #cid of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,definition of critical infrastructure ,in this section1 the term critical infrastructure has the meaning given that term in subsection 7e7 of the ,critical ,infrastructure ,protection ,act of #bjja 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaie;c7e774 #aeab4 ,budget display for cryptographic modernization activities for certain systems of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,display required ,beginning with fiscal year #bjbd1 and for each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include with the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the budget of the ,department of ,defense for that fiscal year 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 a consolidated cryptographic modernization budget justification display for each ,department of ,defense system or asset that is protected by cryptography and subject to certification by the ,national ,security ,agency 7in this section1 referred to as covered items74 7b7 ,elements ,each display included under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year shall include the following3 7#a7 ,cryptographic modernization activities 7,a7 ,whether1 in accordance with the schedule established under section #aec7;a7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #adb note71 the cryptographic modernization for each covered item is pending1 in progress1 complete1 or1 pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 of such section1 extended4 7,b7 ,the funding required for the covered fiscal year and for each subsequent fiscal year of the ,future ,years ,defense ,program to complete the pending or in progress cryptographic modernization by the required replacement date of each covered item4 7,c7 7i7 ,a description of deviations between the funding annually required to complete the modernization prior to the required replacement date and the funding requested and planned within the ,future ,years ,defense ,program4 7ii7 ,an explanation-- 7,i7 justifying the deviations2 and 7,,ii7 of whether or how any delays resulting from a deviation shall be overcome to meet the required replacement date4 7,d7 ,a description of operational or security risks resulting from each deviation from the modernization schedule required to meet replacement dates1 including a current intelligence assessment of adversary progress on exploiting the covered item4 7,e7 ,for any covered item that remains in service past its required replacement date1 a description of the number of times the covered item has been extended and the circumstances attending each such extension4 7#b7 ,mitigation activities for covered items 7,a7 ,whether activities to mitigate the risks associated with projected failure to replace a covered item by the required replacement date are planned1 in progress1 or complete4 7,b7 ,the funding required for the covered fiscal year and for each subsequent fiscal year for required mitigation activities to complete any planned1 pending1 or in progress mitigation activities for a covered item4 7,c7 ,a description of the activities planned in the covered fiscal year and each subsequent fiscal year to complete mitigation activities and an explanation of the efficacy of the mitigations4 7c7 ,form ,the display required by subsection 7a7 shall be included in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #aeac4 ,establishing projects for data management1 artificial intelligence1 and digital solutions 7a7 ,establishment of priority projects ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 establish priority enterprise projects for data management1 artificial intelligence1 and digital solutions for both business efficiency and warfighting capabilities intended to accelerate decision advantage2 and 7#b7 assign responsibilities for execution and funding of the projects established under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,actions required ,to ensure implementation of the priority projects of the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense under subsection 7a71 and to instill data science and technology as a core discipline in the ,department of ,defense1 the ,deputy ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 hold the heads of components accountable for-- 7,a7 making their component's data available for use pursuant to the memorandum of the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense dated ,may #e1 #bjba1 and titled ,creating ,data ,advantage1 in accordance with plans developed and approved by the head of the component and the ,deputy ,secretary2 7,b7 developing1 implementing1 and reporting measurable actions to acquire1 preserve1 and grow the population of government and contractor personnel with expertise in data management1 artificial intelligence1 and digital solutions2 7,c7 making their components use data management practices1 analytics processes1 enterprise cloud computing environments1 and operational test environments that are made available and specifically approved by the head of the component and the ,deputy ,secretary2 7,d7 identifying and reporting on an annual basis for ,deputy ,secretary approval those ongoing programs and activities and new initiatives within their components to which the component head determines should be applied advanced analytics1 digital technology1 and artificial intelligence2 and 7,e7 developing and implementing cybersecurity and artificial intelligence security solutions1 including preventative and mitigative technical solutions1 red team assessments1 to protect artificial intelligence systems1 data1 development processes1 and applications from adversary actions2 7#b7 require the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 in coordination with the heads of components1 to develop and report on an actionable plan for the ,deputy ,secretary to reform the technologies1 policies1 and processes used to support accreditation and authority to operate decisions to enable rapid deployment into operational environments of newly developed government1 contractor1 and commercial data management1 artificial intelligence1 and digital solutions software2 7#c7 require the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 in coordination with the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer and heads of components to define and establish career paths1 work roles1 and occupational specialties for civilian and military personnel in the fields of data management1 artificial intelligence1 and digital solutions for the ,deputy ,secretary's approval2 and 7#d7 establish a ,departmental management reform goal for adoption and integration artificial intelligence or machine learning into business and warfighting processes1 including the tracking of metrics1 milestones1 and initiatives to measure the progress of the ,department in meeting that goal4 7c7 ,briefings required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,deputy ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on directives issued by the ,deputy ,secretary to implement the requirements of this section and the status of implementation actions4 7d7 ,component defined ,in this section1 the term component means a military department1 a combatant command1 or a ,defense ,agency of the ,department of ,defense4 #aead4 ,operational testing for commercial cybersecurity capabilities 7a7 ,development and submission of plans ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbd1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and the ,chief ,information ,officers of the military departments shall develop and submit plans described in subsection 7b7 to the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation who may approve the implementation of the plans pursuant to subsection 7c74 7b7 ,plans described ,the plans described in this subsection are plans that-- 7#a7 ensure covered cybersecurity capabilities are appropriately tested1 evaluated1 and proven operationally effective1 suitable1 and survivable prior to operation on a ,department of ,defense network2 and 7#b7 specify how test results will be expeditiously provided to the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation4 7c7 ,assessment ,in reviewing the plans submitted under subsection 7a71 the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation shall conduct an assessment that includes consideration of the following3 7#a7 ,threat-realistic operational testing1 including representative environments1 variation of operational conditions1 and inclusion of a realistic opposing force4 7#b7 ,the use of ,department of ,defense cyber red teams1 as well as any enabling contract language required to permit threat-representative red team assessments4 7#c7 ,collaboration with the personnel using the commercial cybersecurity capability regarding the results of the testing to improve operators' ability to recognize and defend against cyberattacks4 7#d7 ,the extent to which additional resources may be needed to remediate any shortfalls in capability to make the commercial cybersecurity capability effective1 suitable1 and cyber survivable in an operational environment of the ,department4 7#e7 ,identification of training requirements1 and changes to training1 sustainment practices1 or concepts of operation or employment that may be needed to ensure the effectiveness1 suitability1 and cyber survivability of the commercial cybersecurity capability4 7d7 ,policies and regulations ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue such policies and guidance and prescribe such regulations as the ,secretary determines necessary to carry out this section4 7e7 ,reports ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbe1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter until ,january #ca1 #bjcj1 the ,director shall include in each annual report required by section #aci7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the following3 7#a7 ,the status of the plans developed under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,the number and type of test and evaluation events completed in the past year for such plans1 disaggregated by component of the ,department1 and including resources devoted to each event4 7#c7 ,the results from such test and evaluation events1 including any resource shortfalls affecting the number of commercial cybersecurity capabilities that could be assessed4 7#d7 ,a summary of identified categories of common gaps and shortfalls found during testing4 7#e7 ,the extent to which entities responsible for developing and testing commercial cybersecurity capabilities have responded to recommendations made by the ,director in an effort to gain favorable determinations4 7#f7 ,any identified lessons learned that would impact training1 sustainment1 or concepts of operation or employment decisions relating to the assessed commercial cybersecurity capabilities4 7f7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term covered cybersecurity capabilities means any of the following3 7#a7 ,commercial products 7as defined in section #ajc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code7 acquired and deployed by the ,department of ,defense to satisfy the cybersecurity requirements of one or more ,department components4 7#b7 ,commercially available off-the-shelf items 7as defined in section #ajd of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code7 acquired and deployed by the ,department of ,defense to satisfy the cybersecurity requirements of one or more ,department components4 7#c7 ,noncommercial items acquired through the ,adaptive ,acquisition ,framework and deployed by the ,department of ,defense to satisfy the cybersecurity requirements of one or more ,department components4 ,b ,information ,operations #aeba4 ,requirement to notify ,chief of ,mission of military operation in the information environment ,chapter #ai of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #aeea1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section 7and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly73 #cii4 ,notifications relating to military operations in the information environment3 requirement to notify ,chief of ,mission ,the ,secretary may not authorize a military operation in the information environment under this title intended to cause an effect in a country unless the ,secretary fully informs the chief of mission for that country under section #bjg of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cibg7 of the planned operation4 4 #aebb4 ,assessment and optimization of ,department of ,defense information and influence operations conducted through cyberspace 7a7 ,assessment and plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,principal ,information ,operations ,advisor and the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to the ,secretary of ,defense shall complete both an assessment and an optimization plan for information and influence operations conducted through cyberspace4 7b7 ,elements ,the assessment under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an inventory of the components of the ,department of ,defense conducting information and influence operations conducted through cyberspace4 7#b7 ,an examination of sufficiency of resources allocated for information and influence operations conducted through cyberspace4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of the command and control1 oversight1 and management of matters related to information and influence operations conducted through cyberspace across the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,joint ,staff4 7#d7 ,an evaluation of the existing execution1 coordination1 synchronization1 deconfliction1 and consultative procedures and mechanisms for information and influence operations conducted through cyberspace4 7#e7 ,any other matters determined relevant by the ,principal ,information ,operations ,advisor and the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,optimization plan ,the optimization plan under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,actions that the ,department will implement to improve the execution1 coordination1 synchronization1 deconfliction1 and consultative procedures and mechanisms for information and influence operations conducted through cyberspace4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of potential organizational changes required to optimize information and influence operations conducted through cyberspace4 7#c7 ,any other matters determined relevant by the ,principal ,information ,operations ,advisor and the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to the ,secretary of ,defense4 7d7 ,briefings ,not later than #cj days after completing the assessment and optimization plan under subsection 7a71 the ,principal ,information ,operations ,advisor and the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the assessment and plan4 7e7 ,implementation ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the briefing is provided under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement the optimization plan under subsection 7a74 #aebc4 ,joint information operations course 7a7 ,joint information operations course ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and provide to members of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force a course to prepare the members to plan and conduct information operations in a joint environment pursuant to title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,such course shall include-- 7#a7 standardized qualifications and procedures to enable the joint and synchronized employment of information-related capabilities in the information environment2 7#b7 joint methods to implement information operations in a battlefield environment under any ground force chain of command2 and 7#c7 a curriculum covering applicable assets1 core information operations concepts1 integration of effects with a specific focus on information-related effects1 operational methodology1 multi-dimensional targeting space1 other information-related capabilities defined by governing policy1 instruction1 publications1 and doctrine1 and any other topics or areas determined necessary by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,consideration of ongoing efforts ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the course under subsection 7a7 is developed in light of the information operations posture review1 gap analysis1 strategy update1 and designation of a ,joint ,force ,trainer1 occurring as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,semiannual reports ,subsequent to the development of the course under subsection 7a71 on a semiannual basis through ,january #a1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the course4 ,each report shall include1 with respect to the period covered by the report-- 7#a7 the number of members described in subsection 7a7 who attended the course2 and 7#b7 an assessment of the value of the course in-- 7,a7 conducting joint operations in the information environment2 and 7,b7 the synchronized employment of information-related capabilities in the information environment4 #aebd4 ,limitation on availability of certain funds until submission of joint lexicon for terms related to information operations ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for the travel of persons1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate the joint lexicon for terms related to information operations required by section #afca7;g77#a77;,d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cig note74 #aebe4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending submittal of information operations strategy and posture review ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for the travel of persons1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the date that is #ae days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives the information operations strategy and posture review1 including the designation of ,information ,operations ,force ,providers and ,information ,operations ,joint ,force ,trainers for the ,department of ,defense1 as required by section #afca7;g7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cig note74 #aebf4 ,limitation on availability of certain funds until submission of assessments relating to cybersecurity of the defense industrial base 7a7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense-- 7#a7 conducts the assessments under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 provides to the congressional defense committees the briefing under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,assessments ,the ,deputy ,secretary shall conduct the following assessments3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the framework for cybersecurity of the defense industrial base required by section #afdh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 to determine whether-- 7,a7 the current framework and plans for defense industrial base cybersecurity are sufficient2 and 7,b7 alternative or additional courses of action should be considered or adopted1 including-- 7i7 establishing a secure software development environment in a cloud environment inside the cybersecurity perimeter of the ,department for contractors to perform their development work2 7ii7 establishing a secure cloud environment through which contractors may access the data of the ,department needed for their contract work2 7iii7 enabling contractors to access cybersecurity-as-a-service offerings1 including cybersecurity services provided by the ,department2 7iv7 limiting the amount of program information held at tiers of subcontractors to that which is necessary for contract performance2 and 7v7 mechanisms and processes to rationalize and integrate the many separately managed defense industrial base cybersecurity programs and activities conducted across the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,an assessment of past and future planned activities of the ,department of ,defense in furtherance of section #agbd of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd71 including a detailed review of roles and responsibilities1 and supporting instructions and policy documents1 for the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller74 7c7 ,briefing ,the ,deputy ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the assessments conducted under subsection 7b7 and any decisions of and directions by the ,deputy ,secretary for improving the cybersecurity of the defense industrial base4 ,c ,personnel #aeca4 ,cyber operations-peculiar awards ,chapter #eg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #aabd the following new section3 #aabd;a4 ,cyber operations-peculiar awards 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments may authorize the payment of a cash award to1 and incur necessary expense for the honorary recognition of1 a member of the covered armed forces whose novel actions1 invention1 or technical achievement enables or ensures operational outcomes in or through cyberspace against threats to national security4 7b7 ,actions during service ,an award under this section may be paid notwithstanding the member's death1 separation1 or retirement from the covered armed forces4 ,however1 the novel action1 invention1 or technical achievement forming the basis for the award must have been made while the member was on active duty or in an active reserve status and not otherwise eligible for an award under chapter #de of title #e4 7c7 ,payment ,awards to1 and expenses for the honorary recognition of1 members of the covered armed forces under this section may be paid from-- 7#a7 the funds or appropriations available to the activity primarily benefiting from the novel action1 invention1 or technical achievement2 or 7#b7 the several funds or appropriations of the various activities benefiting from the novel action1 invention1 or technical achievement4 7d7 ,amounts ,the total amount of the award1 or awards1 made under this section for a novel action1 invention1 or technical achievement may not exceed #b1ejj1 regardless of the number of persons who may be entitled to share therein4 7e7 ,regulations ,awards under this section shall be made under regulations to be prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense or by the ,secretaries of the military departments4 7f7 ,covered armed forces defined ,in this section1 the term covered armed forces means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force4 4 #aecb4 ,establishment of ,cyber ,operations ,designator and rating for the ,navy 7a7 ,military career field 7#a7 ,officers ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in coordination with the ,chief of ,naval ,operations1 shall establish a cyber warfare operations designator for officers 7including an intended billet base1 functions1 and training pipeline71 which shall be a separate designator from the cryptologic warfare officer designator4 7#b7 ,enlisted ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,chief1 shall establish a cyber warfare rating for enlisted personnel 7including an intended billet base1 functions1 and training pipeline71 which shall be a separate rating from the cryptologic technician enlisted rating4 7#c7 ,plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,chief1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate an implementation plan to carry out paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7b7 ,requirement 7#a7 ,deadline ,except as provided by paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 the ,secretary shall ensure that1 beginning ,october #a1 #bjbe1 members of the ,navy assigned to the cyber mission force shall be qualified with either the designator or rating established under subsection 7a71 as the case may be4 7#b7 ,exception ,the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to-- 7,a7 a member of the ,navy who is assigned to the cyber mission force under orders issued before ,october #a1 #bjbe2 or 7,b7 a position whose primary function is the provision of intelligence1 foreign language1 or administrative support to the cyber mission force4 7#c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive1 on a case-by-case basis1 the requirement under paragraph 7#a71 except that the total number of such waivers made during a fiscal year may not exceed #aj percent of the total number of members of the ,navy assigned to the cyber mission force 7not counting members assigned to a position described in paragraph 7#b77;,b774 7c7 ,reserve matters ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,chief1 shall direct the ,chief of ,navy ,reserve to establish1 and retain1 a cadre of members of the ,navy ,reserve with the designator and rating established under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,officer qualifications and training ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,chief of ,naval ,operations and in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 shall ensure that the designator established under subsection 7a77#a7 includes the development and execution of a training curriculum and qualification standards commensurate with those of the cyber officers of the ,army and the ,air ,force4 7e7 ,community management ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,navy1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 and provide to such committees a briefing on1 the findings of a study on whether the designator and rating established under subsection 7a71 along with the ,maritime ,space ,officer and the ,cyberspace ,warfare ,engineer1 should continue to be considered part of the information warfare community4 7f7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate a report certifying that the following actions have been carried out or are in the process of being completed 7including detailed explanations73 7#a7 ,an identification by the ,chief of ,naval ,operations of the resource manager within the ,office of the ,chief of ,naval ,operations for the designator and rating established under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,an identification by the ,chief of the type command at ,united ,states ,fleet ,forces ,command responsible for manning and training the designator and rating established under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,an inventory of those billets within the ,cyber ,mission ,force1 or any other service or joint assignment that requires personnel 7both officer and enlisted7 to conduct operations through cyberspace4 7#d7 ,an inventory and position description of the those positions within the ,cyber ,mission ,force that have been identified under subsection 7b77#b77;,b74 7#e7 ,a funding profile detailing the complete costs associated with the designator and rating established under subsection 7a71 including costs associated with meeting the training requirements of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command for the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,an inventory of all flag officer positions at joint and naval components and commands conducting or managing cyberspace operations and activities1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 7,b7 the ,fleet ,cyber ,command2 7,c7 ,joint ,forces ,headquarters-,cyber1 ,navy2 7,d7 #ajth ,fleet2 7,e7 the ,deputy ,chief of ,naval ,operations for ,information ,warfare and the ,director of ,naval ,intelligence2 and 7,f7 ,naval ,information ,forces4 7#g7 ,an update to the plan required under subsection 7a77#c71 including timelines and procedures1 for filling the positions within the cyber mission force for which the ,secretary is responsible4 7#h7 ,any anticipated changes to the end-strength of the ,navy by reason of establishing the designator and rating under subsection 7a74 7#i7 ,the implementation of the designator and rating established under subsection 7a7 within the ,navy ,reserve4 7#aj7 ,the development and execution of the training curriculum and qualification standards under subsection 7d74 7g7 ,leadership qualifications ,the ,secretary shall ensure that flag officers with the cyber warfare operations designator established under subsection 7a7 are primarily employed in billets identified under subsection 7f77#f74 7h7 ,determination by cyber command ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary submits the report under subsection 7f71 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate a determination with respect to whether the matters contained in the report satisfy the requirements of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 #aecc4 ,total force generation for the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall complete a study on the responsibilities of the military services for organizing1 training1 and presenting the total force to ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall assess the following3 7,a7 ,which military services should man1 train1 equip1 and organize the forces necessary to execute the functions and missions of the ,cyber ,mission ,force and the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces for assignment1 allocation1 and apportionment to1 or under the directive authority of1 the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7,b7 ,the sufficiency of the military service accession and training model to provide forces to the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces and the sufficiency of the accessions and personnel resourcing of the supporting command and control staffs necessary as a component to the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7,c7 ,the organization of the ,cyber ,mission ,forces and whether the total forces or elements of the forces function best as a collection of independent teams or through a different model4 7,d7 ,how to correct chronic shortages of proficient personnel in key work roles4 7,e7 ,the need for additional work roles or skills to enable effective infrastructure management and generate access to targets4 7,f7 ,what unique or training-intensive expertise is required for each of the work roles identified in subparagraph 7,e7 and whether native talents to master unique and training-intensive work roles can be identified and how personnel with those talents can be developed1 retained1 and employed across the active and reserve components4 7,g7 ,the appropriate pay scales1 rotation or force management policies1 career paths and progression1 expertise-based grading1 talent management practices1 and training for each of those work roles1 given expected operational requirements4 7,h7 ,whether a single military service should be responsible for basic1 intermediate1 and advanced training for the ,cyber ,mission ,force4 7,i7 ,the level of training required before an individual should be assigned1 allocated1 or apportioned to the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7,j7 ,whether or how the duties of the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency and the duties of the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 resting with a single individual1 enable each respective organization1 and whether technical directors and intelligence experts of the ,national ,security ,agency should serve rotations in the ,cyber ,mission ,force4 7,k7 ,how nonmilitary personnel1 such as civilian government employees1 contracted experts1 commercial partners1 and domain or technology-specific experts in industry or the intelligence community can serve in1 augment1 or support ,cyber ,mission ,force teams4 7,l7 ,what work roles in the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces can only be filled by military personnel1 which work roles can be filled by civilian employees or contractors1 and which work roles should be filled partially or fully by civilians due to the need for longevity of service to achieve required skill levels or retention rates4 7,m7 ,how specialized cyber experience1 developed and maintained in the reserve component1 can be more effectively leveraged to support the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces through innovative force generation models4 7,n7 ,whether the ,department of ,defense should create a separate service to perform the functions and missions currently performed by ,cyber ,mission ,force units generated by multiple military services4 7,o7 ,whether the ,department of ,defense is maximizing partnerships with industry and other nontraditional sources of expertise and capacity in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and information sharing4 7,p7 ,whether the ,defense ,readiness ,reporting ,system of the ,department of ,defense is sufficient to capture ,cyber ,mission ,force readiness metrics4 7#c7 ,considerations ,the study required by paragraph 7#a7 shall consider existing models for total force generation practices and programs1 as well as nontraditional and creative alternatives4 7b7 ,recommendations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbd1 the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department of ,defense and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense one or more recommendations1 respectively1 as to the future total force generation model for both the ,cyber ,mission ,force and the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces4 7#b7 ,matters addressed ,the recommendations under paragraph 7#a7 shall address1 at a minimum1 each of the elements identified in subsection 7a77#b74 7c7 ,establishment of a revised model required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a revised total force generation model for the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces4 7#b7 ,elements ,in establishing a revised total force generation model under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall explicitly determine the following3 7,a7 ,whether the ,navy should no longer be responsible for developing and presenting forces to the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command as part of the ,cyber ,mission ,force or ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces1 including recommendations for corresponding transfer of responsibilities and associated resources and personnel for the existing and future year programmed ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces or ,cyber ,mission ,force resources4 7,b7 ,whether a single military service should be responsible for organizing1 training1 and equipping the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces1 or if different services should be responsible for different components of the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces4 7,c7 ,whether modification of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command enhanced budget control authorities are necessary to further improve total force generation for ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces4 7,d7 ,implications of low service retention rates for critical roles within the ,cyber ,mission ,force1 and the mix of actions necessary to correct them1 including multiple rotations in critical work roles1 length of service commitments1 repeat tours within the ,cyber ,mission ,force1 retention incentives across the entire ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces1 and best practices for generating the future force4 7d7 ,implementation plan ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an implementation plan for effecting the revised total force generation model required under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,progress briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than once every #ahj days thereafter until receipt of the plan required by subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on the progress made in carrying out this section4 7f7 ,additional considerations ,the ,secretary shall ensure that subsections 7a7 through 7c7 are carried out with consideration to matters relating to the following3 7#a7 ,the cybersecurity service providers1 local defenders1 and information technology personnel who own1 operate1 and defend the information networks of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,equipping the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces to include infrastructure management4 7#c7 ,providing intelligence support to the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces4 7#d7 ,the resources1 including billets1 needed to account for any recommended changes4 #aecd4 ,correcting cyber mission force readiness shortfalls 7a7 ,plan and briefing required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and the ,secretaries of the military departments shall jointly-- 7#a7 develop a near-term plan to correct readiness shortfalls in the ,cyber ,mission ,forces over the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 develop recommendations for such legislative action as the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,chairman1 and the ,secretaries of the military departments jointly consider appropriate to correct the readiness shortfalls described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan under paragraph 7#a7 and the recommendations under paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,implementation ,not later than #cj days after the date of the briefing provided under paragraph 7#c7 of subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,chairman shall commence implementation of the aspects of the plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 of such subsection that are not dependent upon legislative action4 7c7 ,matters to be addressed ,in developing the plan under paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,chairman1 and the ,secretaries of the military departments shall consider and explicitly address through analysis the following potential courses of action1 singly and in combination1 to increase the availability of personnel in key work roles3 7#a7 ,determining the correct number of personnel necessary to fill key work roles1 including the proper force mix of civilian1 military1 and contractor personnel1 and the means necessary to meet those requirements4 7#b7 ,employing civilians rather than military personnel in key work roles4 7#c7 ,expanding training capacity4 7#d7 ,modifying or creating new training models4 7#e7 ,maximizing use of compensation and incentive authorities1 including increasing bonuses and special pays1 and alternative compensation mechanisms4 7#f7 ,modifying career paths and service policies to permit consecutive assignments in key work roles without jeopardizing promotion opportunities4 7#g7 ,increasing service commitments following training commensurate with the value of the key work role training4 7#h7 ,standardizing compensation models across the services4 7#i7 ,requiring multiple rotations within the ,cyber ,mission ,forces for key work roles4 7#aj7 ,adopting and implementing what are known as rank in person policies that enable civilian personnel to be promoted on the basis of skills and abilities demonstrated in a given position4 7#aa7 ,a review of departmental guidance and processes consistent with section #afg;b7d77#b77;,a77x7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to the authority of the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command to monitor the promotions of certain cyber operations forces and coordinate with the ,secretaries regarding the assignment1 retention1 training1 professional military education1 and special and incentive pays of certain cyber operations forces1 including-- 7,a7 the recruiting1 retention1 professional military education1 and promotion of certain cyber operations personnel2 7,b7 the sharing of personnel data between the military departments and the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 and 7,c7 structures1 departmental guidance1 and processes developed between the military departments and the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command with respect to the authority of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command described in section #afg7;e77#b77;,j7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 that could be used as a model for the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7d7 ,key work roles defined ,in this section1 the term key work roles means work roles that consist of access development1 tool development1 and exploitation analysis4 #aece4 ,department of ,defense ,cyber and ,digital ,service ,academy 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel and ,management1 shall establish a program to provide financial support for pursuit of programs of education at institutions of high education in covered disciplines4 7#b7 ,covered disciplines ,for purposes of the ,program1 a covered discipline is a discipline that the ,secretary of ,defense determines is critically needed and is cyber- or digital technology-related1 including the following3 7,a7 ,computer-related arts and sciences4 7,b7 ,cyber-related engineering4 7,c7 ,cyber-related law and policy4 7,d7 ,applied analytics related sciences1 data management1 and digital engineering1 including artificial intelligence and machine learning4 7,e7 ,such other disciplines relating to cyber1 cybersecurity1 digital technology1 or supporting functions as the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,designation ,the program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,department of ,defense ,cyber and ,digital ,service ,academy 7in this section referred to as the ,program74 7b7 ,program description and components ,the ,program shall-- 7#a7 provide scholarships through institutions of higher education to students who are enrolled in programs of education at such institutions leading to degrees or specialized program certifications in covered disciplines2 and 7#b7 prioritize the placement of scholarship recipients fulfilling the post-award employment obligation under this section4 7c7 ,scholarship amounts 7#a7 ,amount of assistance 7,a7 ,each scholarship under the ,program shall be in such amount as the ,secretary determines necessary-- 7i7 to pay all educational expenses incurred by that person1 including tuition1 fees1 cost of books1 and laboratory expenses1 for the pursuit of the program of education for which the assistance is provided under the ,program2 and 7ii7 to provide a stipend for room and board4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that expenses paid are limited to those educational expenses normally incurred by students at the institution of higher education involved4 7#b7 ,support for internship activities ,the financial assistance for a person under this section may also be provided to support internship activities of the person in the ,department of ,defense and combat support agencies in periods between the academic years leading to the degree or specialized program certification for which assistance is provided the person under the ,program4 7#c7 ,period of support ,each scholarship under the ,program shall be for not more than #e years4 7#d7 ,additional stipend ,students demonstrating financial need1 as determined by the ,secretary1 may be provided with an additional stipend under the ,program4 7d7 ,post-award employment obligations ,each scholarship recipient1 as a condition of receiving a scholarship under the ,program1 shall enter into an agreement under which the recipient agrees to work for a period equal to the length of the scholarship1 following receipt of the student's degree or specialized program certification1 in the cyber- and digital technology-related missions of the ,department1 in accordance with the terms and conditions specified by the ,secretary in regulations the ,secretary shall promulgate to carry out this subsection4 7e7 ,hiring authority ,in carrying out this section1 specifically with respect to enforcing the obligations and conditions of employment under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary may use any authority otherwise available to the ,secretary for the recruitment1 employment1 and retention of civilian personnel within the ,department1 including authority under section #aeii;f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a scholarship under the ,program1 an individual shall-- 7#a7 be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 demonstrate a commitment to a career in improving the security of information technology or advancing the development and application of digital technology2 7#c7 have demonstrated a high level of competency in relevant knowledge1 skills1 and abilities1 as defined by the national cybersecurity awareness and education program under section #cjc of the ,cybersecurity ,enhancement ,act of #bjad 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gddc72 7#d7 be a full-time student1 or have been accepted as a full-time student1 in a program leading to a degree or specialized program certification in a covered discipline at an institution of higher education2 7#e7 enter into an agreement accepting and acknowledging the post award employment obligations1 pursuant to section 7d72 7#f7 accept and acknowledge the conditions of support under section 7g72 and 7#g7 meet such other requirements for a scholarship as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7g7 ,conditions of support 7#a7 ,in general ,as a condition of receiving a scholarship under this section1 a recipient shall agree to provide the ,office of ,personnel ,management 7in coordination with the ,department of ,defense7 and the institutions of higher education described in subsection 7a77#a7 with annual verifiable documentation of post-award employment and up-to-date contact information4 7#b7 ,terms ,a scholarship recipient under the ,program shall be liable to the ,united ,states as provided in subsection 7i7 if the individual-- 7,a7 fails to maintain an acceptable level of academic standing at the applicable institution of higher education1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,b7 is dismissed from the applicable institution of higher education for disciplinary reasons2 7,c7 withdraws from the eligible degree program before completing the ,program2 7,d7 declares that the individual does not intend to fulfill the post-award employment obligation under this section2 7,e7 fails to maintain or fulfill any of the post-graduation or post-award obligations or requirements of the individual2 or 7,f7 fails to fulfill the requirements of paragraph 7#a74 7h7 ,monitoring compliance ,as a condition of participating in the ,program1 an institution of higher education shall-- 7#a7 enter into an agreement with the ,secretary to monitor the compliance of scholarship recipients with respect to their post-award employment obligations2 and 7#b7 provide to the ,secretary and the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 on an annual basis1 the post-award employment documentation required under subsection 7g77#a7 for scholarship recipients through the completion of their post-award employment obligations4 7i7 ,amount of repayment 7#a7 ,less than #a year of service ,if a circumstance described in subsection 7g77#b7 occurs before the completion of #a year of a post-award employment obligation under the ,program1 the total amount of scholarship awards received by the individual under the ,program shall be considered a debt to the ,government and repaid in its entirety4 7#b7 #a or more years of service ,if a circumstance described in subparagraph 7,d7 or 7,e7 of subsection 7g77#b7 occurs after the completion of #a or more years of a post-award employment obligation under the ,program1 the total amount of scholarship awards received by the individual under the ,program1 reduced by the ratio of the number of years of service completed divided by the number of years of service required1 shall be considered a debt to the ,government and repaid in accordance with subsection 7j74 7j7 ,repayments ,a debt described subsection 7i7 shall be subject to repayment1 together with interest thereon accruing from the date of the scholarship award1 in accordance with terms and conditions specified by the ,secretary in regulations promulgated to carry out this subsection4 7k7 ,collection of repayment 7#a7 ,in general ,in the event that a scholarship recipient is required to repay the scholarship award under the ,program1 the institution of higher education providing the scholarship shall-- 7,a7 determine the repayment amounts and notify the recipient1 the ,secretary1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management of the amounts owed2 and 7,b7 collect the repayment amounts within a period of time as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,returned to treasury ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 any repayment under this subsection shall be returned to the ,treasury of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,retain percentage ,an institution of higher education may retain a percentage of any repayment the institution collects under this subsection to defray administrative costs associated with the collection4 ,the ,secretary shall establish a single1 fixed percentage that will apply to all eligible entities4 7l7 ,public information 7#a7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 shall periodically evaluate and make public1 in a manner that protects the personally identifiable information of scholarship recipients1 information on the success of recruiting individuals for scholarships under the ,program and on hiring and retaining those individuals in the ,department of ,defense workforce1 including information on-- 7,a7 placement rates2 7,b7 where students are placed1 including job titles and descriptions2 7,c7 salary ranges for students not released from obligations under this section2 7,d7 how long after graduation students are placed2 7,e7 how long students stay in the positions they enter upon graduation2 7,f7 how many students are released from obligations2 and 7,g7 what1 if any1 remedial training is required4 7#b7 ,reports ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 shall submit1 not less frequently than once every two years1 to ,congress a report1 including-- 7,a7 the results of the evaluation under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 the disparity in any reporting between scholarship recipients and their respective institutions of higher education2 and 7,c7 any recent statistics regarding the size1 composition1 and educational requirements of the relevant ,department of ,defense workforce4 7#c7 ,resources ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 shall provide consolidated and user-friendly online resources for prospective scholarship recipients1 including1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 searchable1 up-to-date1 and accurate information about participating institutions of higher education and job opportunities relating to covered disciplines2 and 7,b7 a modernized description of careers in covered disciplines4 7m7 ,allocation of funding 7#a7 ,in general ,not less than #ej percent of the amount available for financial assistance under this section for a fiscal year shall be available only for providing financial assistance for the pursuit of programs of education referred to in subsection 7b77#a7 at institutions of higher education that have established1 improved1 or are administering programs of education in disciplines under the grant program established in section #bbjj;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,associate degrees ,not less than five percent of the amount available for financial assistance under this section for a fiscal year shall be available for providing financial assistance for the pursuit of an associate degree at an institution described in paragraph 7#a74 7n7 ,board of directors ,in order to help identify workforce needs and trends relevant to the ,program1 the ,secretary may establish a board of directors for the ,program that consists of representatives of ,federal departments and agencies4 7o7 ,commencement of program ,the ,secretary shall commence the ,program as early as practicable1 with the first scholarships awarded under the ,program for the academic year beginning no later than the fall semester of #bjbd4 #aecf4 ,report on recommendations from ,navy ,civilian ,career ,path study 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,requirement ,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 on the recommendations made in the report submitted to the congressional defense committees under section #afec7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #agfc7 relating to improving cyber career paths in the ,navy4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of each recommendation described in such paragraph that has already been implemented4 7,b7 ,a description of each recommendation described in such paragraph that the ,secretary has commenced implementing1 including a justification for determining to commence implementing the recommendation4 7,c7 ,a description of each recommendation described in such paragraph that the ,secretary has not implemented or commenced implementing and a determination as to whether or not to implement the recommendation4 7,d7 ,for each recommendation under subparagraph 7,c7 that the ,secretary determines to implement-- 7i7 a timeline for implementation2 7ii7 a description of any additional resources or authorities required for implementation2 and 7iii7 the plan for implementation4 7,e7 ,for each recommendation under subparagraph 7,c7 that the ,secretary determines not to implement1 a justification for the determination not to implement4 7#c7 ,format ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7b7 ,review by ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 7#a7 ,review ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary submits the report under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of such report4 7#b7 ,elements ,the review under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an assessment of the following3 7,a7 ,the extent to which the ,secretary has implemented the recommendations described in subsection 7a77#a74 7,b7 ,additional recommended actions for the ,secretary to take to improve the readiness and retention of the cyber workforce of the ,navy4 7#c7 ,interim briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary submits the report under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the preliminary findings of the ,comptroller ,general with respect to the review conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,final report ,the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the ,comptroller ,general with respect to the review under paragraph 7#a7 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 paragraph 7#c74 #aecg4 ,study to determine optimal strategy for structuring and manning elements of ,joint ,force ,headquarters-,cyber ,organizations1 ,joint ,mission ,operations ,centers1 and ,cyber ,operations-,integrated ,planning ,elements 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department of ,defense1 in coordination with the commanders of the combatant commands1 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 under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an assessment of each of the following3 7,a7 ,operational effects on the military services if each of the entities listed in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 are restructured from organizations that are components of the military services to joint organizations4 7,b7 ,existing barriers or impediments to designate positions within each of the entities listed in such subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 as joint billets for joint qualification purposes4 7,c7 ,operational and organizational effects on the military services1 the ,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 7,d7 ,operational and organizational effects and advisement of standardizing a minimum set of roles and responsibilities of the ,joint ,cyber ,centers1 or the equivalent entity1 of the combatant commands4 7,e7 ,clarification of the relationship and differentiation between ,cyber ,operations-,integrated ,planning ,elements and ,joint ,cyber ,centers of the combatant commands4 7,f7 ,a complete inventory of mission essential tasks for the entities listed in such subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7,g7 ,a description of cyber activities in geographic and functional combatant command campaign plans and resources aligned to those activities4 7b7 ,briefings ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than once every #abj days until ,march #ca1 #bjbd1 the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the status of the study under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbd1 the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the study under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,contents ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain the following3 7,a7 ,the findings of the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor with respect to the study under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,details of the operational and organizational effects assessed under paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection4 7,c7 ,a plan to carry out the transfer described in subparagraph 7,b7 of such paragraph 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 #aech4 ,manning review of ,space ,force cyber squadrons 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than #baj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in coordination with the ,chief of ,space ,operations1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a review of the manning required to fully staff the current and planned cyber squadrons of the ,space ,force4 7b7 ,matters included 7#a7 ,elements ,the review under subsection 7a7 shall include considerations of the following3 7,a7 ,the specific sourcing of existing billets of the ,space ,force optimally postured for transfer to cyber squadrons4 7,b7 ,the administrative processes required to shift billets and existing funding to cyber squadrons4 7,c7 ,the responsibilities and functions performed by military personnel and civilian personnel4 7,d7 ,the benefits and risks to the ,space ,force approach of transferring billets to cyber squadrons4 7#b7 ,roadmap ,the review under subsection 7a7 shall include a transition roadmap that outlines a comprehensive transition for the transfer of billets described in paragraph 7#a7 by not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 #aeci4 ,independent review of posture and staffing levels of ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with an appropriate non-,department of ,defense entity for the conduct of a comprehensive review of the posture and adequacy of the staffing levels of the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,matters for consideration ,an agreement under subsection 7a7 shall specify that the review conducted under the agreement shall include the evaluation of each of the following3 7#a7 ,any limitations or constraints of the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer in performing the entirety of the responsibilities specified in section #adb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and responsibilities assigned by the ,secretary of ,defense1 based on the staffing levels of the ,office as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,the composition of civilian1 military1 and contractor personnel assigned to the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer1 as of such date1 including the occupational series and military occupational specialties of such personnel1 relative to the responsibilities specified in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,the organizational construct of the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer1 as of such date4 7c7 ,recommendations ,an agreement under subsection 7a7 shall specify that the review conducted under the agreement shall include recommendations for the ,chief ,information ,officer and the congressional defense committees1 including recommendations derived from the matters for consideration specified under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,submission ,not later than #cj days after the date of the completion of the review under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a copy of the review4 #aedj4 ,independent assessment of ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve for ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a nonprofit entity or a federally funded research and development center with expertise in cybersecurity and workforce management to conduct an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of creating and maintaining a civilian cybersecurity reserve corps to enable the ,department of ,defense and military services to provide qualified civilian manpower to the ,department of ,defense to effectively respond to significant cyber incidents or to assist in solving other exceptionally difficult cyber workforce-related challenges4 7b7 ,consideration of prior report 7#a7 ,in general ,in conducting the assessment required by subsection 7a71 the entity or center shall take into consideration the results of the evaluation of nontraditional cyber support to the ,department of ,defense required by section #agcj of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc74 7#b7 ,limitation on availability of funds pending submission of report ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor submits the report referenced in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,elements ,the assessment conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include analysis of the following matters3 7#a7 ,the feasibility of the concept of a civilian cybersecurity reserve program1 including an analysis of the available talent pool1 potential impact on employers1 and propensity to serve4 7#b7 ,the likelihood of utilizing civilian cybersecurity reservists to augment the existing ,department of ,defense workforce1 including an assessment of the duration of periods of activation4 7#c7 ,the result of outreach conducted with industry and ,state and ,federal ,government agencies employing individuals likely to meet qualification criteria for service in such a program4 7#d7 ,the necessity for participants to access classified information1 and the need to maintain appropriate security clearances as a participant in the program1 including while not in ,federal service4 7#e7 ,appropriate compensation and benefits for members of such a program4 7#f7 ,activities that members may undertake as part of their duties4 7#g7 ,methods for identifying and recruiting members1 including alternative methods to traditional qualifications requirements4 7#h7 ,methods for preventing conflicts of interest or other ethical concerns as a result of participation in such a program4 7#i7 ,resources1 including funding levels1 necessary to carry out such a program4 7#aj7 ,potential penalties or other adverse action taken against individuals who do not respond to activation when called4 7#aa7 ,any other matters the ,secretary considers relevant for the purpose of this assessment4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date on which the ,secretary enters into the agreement described in subsection 7a71 such entity or center shall submit to the ,secretary a report on the results of the research and analysis under such subsection4 7#b7 ,submission to congress ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives 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 relating to the research and analysis conducted under subsection 7a7 and contained in such report1 including a specific recommendation on whether a civilian cybersecurity reserve should be established1 as described in such subsection1 or with modification4 #aeda4 ,comprehensive review of ,cyber ,excepted ,service 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 in coordination with the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer and the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department1 shall conduct a comprehensive review of the ,cyber ,excepted ,service established pursuant to section #aeii;f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,elements ,the review required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of barriers to participation in ,cyber ,excepted ,service positions1 including-- 7,a7 criteria for eligibility of potential ,department of ,defense components and entities for participation in the ,cyber ,excepted ,service2 7,b7 potential and structural limitations of the ,cyber ,excepted ,service1 including impediments to mobility or advancement by civilian employees currently in billets coded for ,cyber ,excepted ,service2 7,c7 challenges to transition between competitive and excepted service2 7,d7 matters relating to pay disparity and challenges with compensation relative to the skill sets and value of such civilian employees in the private sector2 7,e7 differences between compensation1 incentives1 benefits1 and access to career-broadening experiences2 7,f7 the eligibility for participation in the ,cyber ,excepted ,service of civilian employees who are assigned to the ,office of the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer2 7,g7 the current and necessary mechanisms to deconflict occasions when individuals can be considered eligible for two or more excepted service systems2 and 7,h7 any other barriers as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the process used in accepting applications1 assessing candidates1 and the process for and effect of adhering to provisions of law establishing preferences for hiring eligible veterans1 and selecting applicants for vacancies to be filled by an individual for a ,cyber ,excepted ,service position4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of current efforts to recruit and retain employees in ,cyber ,excepted ,service positions4 7#d7 ,a description of current performance metrics used in evaluating the ,cyber ,excepted ,service4 7#e7 ,an assessment of how current efforts to develop1 sustain1 and improve the ,cyber ,excepted ,service are integrated into the strategic workforce planning of the ,department4 7#f7 ,current metrics for-- 7,a7 the number of employees in ,cyber ,excepted ,service positions1 disaggregated by occupation1 grade1 and level or pay band2 7,b7 the placement of employees in ,cyber ,excepted ,service positions1 disaggregated by military department1 ,defense agency1 or other component within the ,department2 7,c7 the total number of veterans hired2 7,d7 the number of separations of employees in ,cyber ,excepted ,service positions1 disaggregated by occupation1 grade1 and level or pay band2 7,e7 the number of retirements of employees in ,cyber ,excepted ,service positions1 disaggregated by occupation1 grade1 and level or pay band2 7,f7 the number and amounts of recruitment1 relocation1 and retention incentives paid to employees in ,cyber ,excepted ,service positions1 disaggregated by occupation1 grade1 and level or pay band2 and 7,g7 the number of employees who declined transition to qualified ,cyber ,excepted ,service positions4 7#g7 ,an assessment of the training provided to supervisors of employees in ,cyber ,excepted ,service positions on the use of the new authorities4 7#h7 ,an assessment of the implementation of section #aeii;f7a77#a77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 including-- 7,a7 how each military department1 ,defense agency1 or other component within the ,department is incorporating or intends to incorporate ,cyber ,excepted ,service personnel in their cyber mission workforce2 and 7,b7 how the ,cyber ,excepted ,service has allowed each military department1 ,defense agency1 or other component within the ,department to establish1 recruit and retain personnel to fill cyber mission workforce needs4 7#i7 ,recommendations for the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees with respect to the improvement of the ,cyber ,excepted ,service1 including recommendations derived from the consideration of the elements specified in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#h74 7c7 ,submission ,not later than #cj days after the completion of the review under subsection 7a71 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall submit to the congressional defense committees a copy of the review4 7d7 ,annual update ,not later than one year after the submission of the review under subsection 7c71 and not less frequently than once each year thereafter until ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives an update on progress made in enacting recommendations identified pursuant to paragraph 7#i7 of subsection 7b7 and a detailed report on ,cyber ,excepted ,service positions during the most recent one-year period1 including-- 7#a7 the metrics described in paragraph 7#f7 of such subsection2 7#b7 an updated assessment under paragraph 7#h7 of such subsection from the current reporting period2 7#c7 an updated assessment on the effect of section #aeii;f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 on the ability of the ,department to recruit1 retain1 and develop cyber professionals in the ,department over the current reporting period2 7#d7 an updated assessment on the barriers to participation described in paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7b7 from the current reporting period2 7#e7 proposed modifications to the ,cyber ,excepted ,service2 and 7#f7 such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,cyber ,excepted ,service consists of those positions established under section #aeii;f7a77#a77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term ,cyber ,excepted ,service position means a position in the ,cyber ,excepted ,service4 ,d ,reports and other ,matters #aeea4 ,pilot program for sharing cyber capabilities and related information with foreign operational partners 7a7 ,authorization ,chapter #ai of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cih4 ,pilot program for sharing cyber capabilities and related information with foreign operational partners 7a7 ,authority to establish pilot program to share cyber capabilities ,the ,secretary of ,defense may1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 provide cyber capabilities and related information developed or procured by the ,department of ,defense to foreign countries or organizations described in subsection 7b7 without compensation1 to meet operational imperatives if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that the provision of such cyber capabilities is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,list of foreign countries ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 shall-- 7#a7 establish-- 7,a7 a list of foreign countries that the ,secretary of ,defense considers suitable for sharing of cyber capabilities and related information under the authority established under paragraph 7a72 and 7,b7 criteria for establishing the list under subparagraph 7,a72 7#b7 not later than #ad days after establishing the list required by paragraph 7a71 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress such list2 and 7#c7 notify the appropriate committees of ,congress in writing of any changes to the list established under clause 7#a7 at least #ad days prior to the adoption of any such changes4 7c7 ,procedures ,prior to the first use of the authority provided by subsection 7a71 the ,secretaries of ,defense and ,state shall-- 7#a7 establish and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress procedures for a coordination process for subsection 7a7 that is consistent with the operational timelines required to support the national security of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 notify the appropriate committees of ,congress in writing of any changes to the procedures established under paragraph 7#a7 at least #ad days prior to the adoption of any such changes4 7d7 ,notification required 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense and ,secretary of ,state jointly shall promptly submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress notice in writing of any use of the authority provided by subsection 7a7 no later than #dh hours following the use of the authority4 7#b7 ,notification under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a certification that the provision of the cyber capabilities was in the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,the notification under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an analysis of whether the transfer and the underlying operational imperative could have been met using another authority4 7e7 ,termination ,the authority established under paragraph 7a7 shall terminate on the date that is #c years after the date on which this authority becomes law4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,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 ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term cyber capability means a device or computer program1 including any combination of software1 firmware1 or hardware1 designed to create an effect in or through cyberspace4 7g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed as amending1 diminishing1 or otherwise impacting reporting or other obligations under the ,war ,powers ,resolution4 4 7b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #cih4 ,pilot program for sharing cyber capabilities and related information with foreign operational partners4 4 #aeeb4 ,demonstration program for cyber and information technology budget data analytics 7a7 ,demonstration program 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbd1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall1 in coordination with the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 complete a pilot program to demonstrate the application of advanced data analytics to the fiscal year #bjbd budget data of a military department for the purpose of identifying total cyber and information technology spending and the distribution of such resources across budget line items that are and are not identified1 labeled1 or categorized in a manner that would indicate that funds included in such line items will be expended on cyber and information technology activities4 7#b7 ,coordination with military departments ,in carrying out the demonstration program under subsection 7a71 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 the ,secretary of the ,army1 and the ,secretary of the ,navy1 select a military department for participation in the demonstration program4 7b7 ,elements ,the demonstration program under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 efforts to identify planned expenditures for cyber and information technology that are not captured in the total figures for cyber and information technology reported annually to ,congress in support of the ,president's budget submission and in budget documents and briefings to ,congress on the cyber and information technology programs and activities2 7#b7 efforts to improve transparency in cyber and information technology budget information to identify cyber and information technology activities funded out of noncyber and noninformation technology budget lines1 including by the use of qualitative techniques such as semantic analysis or natural language processing technologies2 7#c7 metrics developed to assess the effectiveness of the demonstration program2 7#d7 a cost tradeoff analysis of implementing these cyber and information technology data analytics across the entire budget of the ,department of ,defense2 7#e7 existing or planned efforts to use these data analytics to make budget decisions2 and 7#f7 existing or planned efforts to incorporate these data analytics into materials presented to ,congress through the budget submission process4 7c7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall provide the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the plans and status of the ,chief ,information ,officer with respect to the demonstration program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,final briefing ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall provide the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the results and findings of the ,chief ,information ,officer with respect to the demonstration program under subsection 7a71 including the following3 7,a7 ,recommendations for expansion of the demonstration program to the entire cyber and information technology budget of the ,department4 7,b7 ,plans for incorporating data analytics into the congressional budget submission process for the cyber and information technology budget of the ,department4 #aeec4 ,plan for commercial cloud test and evaluation 7a7 ,policy and plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with commercial industry1 shall implement a policy and plan for test and evaluation of the cybersecurity of the clouds of commercial cloud service providers that provide1 or are intended to provide1 storage or computing of classified data of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,contents ,the policy and plan under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a requirement that1 beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 future contracts with cloud service providers for storage or computing of classified data of the ,department include provisions that permit the ,secretary to conduct independent1 threat-realistic assessments of the commercial cloud infrastructure1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 the storage1 compute1 and enabling elements1 including the control plane and virtualization hypervisor for mission elements of the ,department supported by the cloud provider2 and 7,b7 the supporting systems used in the fulfillment1 facilitation1 or operations relating to the mission of the ,department under the contract1 including the interfaces with these systems4 7#b7 ,an explanation as to how the ,secretary intends to proceed on amending existing contracts with cloud service providers to permit the same level of assessments required for future contracts under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,identification and description of any proposed tiered test and evaluation requirements aligned with different impact and classification levels4 7c7 ,waiver authority ,the ,secretary may include in the policy and plan under subsection 7a7 an authority to waive any requirement under subsection 7b7 if the waiver is jointly approved by the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation4 7d7 ,submission ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives the policy and plan under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,threat-realistic assessment defined ,in this section1 the term threat-realistic assessments means1 with respect to commercial cloud infrastructure1 activities that-- 7#a7 are designed to accurately emulate cyber threats from advanced nation state adversaries1 such as ,russia and ,china2 and 7#b7 include cooperative penetration testing and no-notice threat-emulation activities where personnel of the ,department of ,defense attempt to penetrate and gain control of the cloud-provider facilities1 networks1 systems1 and defenses associated with1 or which enable1 the supported missions of the ,department4 #aeed4 ,roadmap and implementation plan for cyber adoption of artificial intelligence 7a7 ,roadmap and implementation plan required ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department1 the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 shall jointly develop a five-year roadmap and implementation plan for rapidly adopting and acquiring artificial intelligence systems1 applications1 and supporting data and data management processes for the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,the roadmap and implementation plan required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,identification and prioritization of artificial intelligence systems1 applications1 data identification1 and processing to cyber missions within the ,department1 and ameliorating threats to1 and from1 artificial intelligence systems1 including-- 7,a7 advancing the cybersecurity of ,department systems with artificial intelligence2 7,b7 uses of artificial intelligence for cyber effects operations2 7,c7 assessing and mitigating vulnerabilities of artificial intelligence systems supporting cybersecurity and cyber operations to attacks2 and 7,d7 defending against adversary artificial intelligence-based cyber attacks4 7#b7 ,a plan to develop1 acquire1 adopt1 and sustain the artificial intelligence systems1 applications1 data1 and processing identified in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,roles and responsibilities for the following for adopting and acquiring artificial intelligence systems1 applications1 and data to cyber missions within the ,department3 7,a7 ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7,b7 ,the ,commander of ,joint-,force ,headquarters ,department of ,defense ,information ,networks4 7,c7 ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department4 7,d7 ,the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department4 7,e7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7,f7 ,the ,secretaries of the military departments4 7,g7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency4 7#d7 ,identification of currently deployed1 adopted1 and acquired artificial intelligence systems1 applications1 ongoing prototypes1 and data4 7#e7 ,identification of current capability and skill gaps that must be addressed prior to the development and adoption of artificial intelligence applications identified in paragraph 7#a74 7#f7 ,identification of opportunities to solicit operator utility feedback through inclusion into research and development processes and wargaming or experimentation events by developing a roadmap for such processes and events1 as well as a formalized process for capturing and tracking lessons learned from such events to inform the development community4 7#g7 ,identification of long-term technology gaps for fulfilling the ,department's cyber warfighter mission to be addressed by research relating to artificial intelligence by the science and technology enterprise within the ,department4 7#h7 ,definition of a maturity model describing desired cyber capabilities1 agnostic of the enabling technology solutions1 including phases in the maturity model or identified milestones and clearly identified areas for collaboration with relevant commercial off the shelf and government off the shelf developers to address requirements supporting capability gaps4 7#i7 ,assessment1 in partnership with the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency1 of the threat posed by adversaries' use of artificial intelligence to the cyberspace operations and the security of the networks and artificial intelligence systems of the ,department in the next five years1 including a net technical assessment of ,united ,states and adversary activities to apply artificial intelligence to cyberspace operations1 and actions planned to address that threat4 7#aj7 ,a detailed schedule with target milestones1 investments1 and required expenditures4 7#aa7 ,interim and final metrics of adoption of artificial intelligence for each activity identified in the roadmap4 7#ab7 ,identification of such additional funding1 authorities1 and policies as the ,commander and the ,chief ,information ,officer jointly determine may be required4 7#ac7 ,such other topics as the ,commander and the ,chief ,information ,officer jointly consider appropriate4 7c7 ,synchronization ,the ,commander and the ,chief ,information ,officer shall ensure that the roadmap and implementation plan under subsection 7a7 are synchronized and coordinated to be consistent with section #aeji4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,commander and the ,chief ,information ,officer complete development of the roadmap and implementation plan under subsection 7a71 the ,commander and the ,chief ,information ,officer shall provide to the congressional defense committees a classified briefing on the roadmap and implementation plan4 #aeee4 ,review of ,department of ,defense implementation of recommendations from ,defense ,science ,board cyber report 7a7 ,review 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall complete a review of the findings and recommendations presented in the ,june #bjah ,defense ,science ,board report titled ,cyber as a ,strategic ,capability4 7#b7 ,elements ,the review under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,identification of1 and description of implementation for1 recommendations that have been implemented by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,identification of recommendations that have not yet been fully implemented by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,identification of the reasons why the recommendations identified under subparagraph 7,b7 were not implemented4 7,d7 ,identification of such legislative or administrative action as the ,secretary determines necessary to implement the recommendations identified under subparagraph 7,b74 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the review is completed under paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the review1 including a disclosure of the matters identified and developed under paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection4 7#b7 ,form ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #aeef4 ,annual briefing on relationship between ,national ,security ,agency and ,united ,states ,cyber ,command 7a7 ,annual briefings required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 and not less frequently than once each year thereafter until ,march #a1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the relationship between the ,national ,security ,agency and ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7b7 ,elements ,each briefing provided under subsection 7a7 shall include an annual assessment of the following3 7#a7 ,the resources1 authorities1 activities1 missions1 facilities1 and personnel used to conduct the relevant missions at the ,national ,security ,agency as well as the cyber offense and defense missions of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7#b7 ,the processes used to manage risk1 balance tradeoffs1 and work with partners to execute operations4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the operating environment and the continuous need to balance tradeoffs to meet mission necessity and effectiveness4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the operational effects resulting from the relationship between the ,national ,security ,agency and ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 including a list of specific operations conducted over the previous year that were enabled by or benefitted from the relationship4 7#e7 ,such other topics as the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command may consider appropriate4 #aeeg4 ,review of definitions associated with ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces 7a7 ,review ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department of ,defense and the ,principal ,cyber ,advisors of the military departments1 shall-- 7#a7 review-- 7,a7 the memorandum of the ,secretary of ,defense dated ,december #ab1 #bjai1 concerning the definition of the term ,department of ,defense ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces 7,do,d ,,cof72 and 7,b7 the responsibilities of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command as the ,cyberspace ,joint ,force ,provider and ,cyberspace ,joint ,force ,trainer1 with respect to forces included and excluded from the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces2 and 7#b7 update such memorandum and1 as appropriate1 update such responsibilities4 7b7 ,elements ,the review under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a comprehensive assessment of units and components of the ,department of ,defense conducting defensive cyberspace operations which are not currently included in the definition specified in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 of such subsection4 7#b7 ,consideration of options for participation in the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces by forces without regard to whether the forces are included in such definition1 including options under which-- 7,a7 forces currently excluded from the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces because of such definition may access training1 resources1 and expertise of the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces2 7,b7 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command may issue advisory tasking to forces that are not ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces pursuant to such definition2 and 7,c7 forces that are not ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces pursuant to such definition are subject to training standards established by the ,commander as the ,cyberspace ,joint ,force ,trainer4 #aeeh4 ,annual assessments and reports on assignment of certain budget control responsibility to ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command 7a7 ,annual assessments 7#a7 ,requirement ,during fiscal year #bjbc1 and not less frequently than once each fiscal year thereafter through fiscal year #bjbh1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 in coordination with the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department of ,defense1 shall assess the implementation of the transition of responsibilities assigned to the ,commander by section #aejg7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha74 7#b7 ,elements ,each assessment carried out under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the operational and organizational effect of section #aejg7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 on the training1 equipping1 operation1 sustainment1 and readiness of the ,cyber ,mission ,forces4 7,b7 ,an inventory description of the cyber systems1 activities1 capabilities1 resources1 and functions that have been transferred from the military departments to control of the ,commander and those that have not been transitioned pursuant to such section #aejg7;a77#a74 7,c7 ,an opinion by the ,commander as to whether the cyber systems1 activities1 capabilities1 resources1 and functions that have not been so transitioned should be transitioned pursuant to such section #aejg7;a77#a74 7,d7 ,an assessment of the adequacy of resources1 authorities1 and policies required to implement such section #aejg7;a77#a71 including organizational1 functional1 and personnel matters4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the reliance on resources1 authorities1 policies1 or personnel external to ,united ,states ,cyber ,command in support of the budget control of the ,commander4 7,f7 ,identification of any outstanding areas for transition pursuant to such section #aejg7;a77#a74 7,g7 ,an assessment of the organization established under section #aeji and its performance relative to the requirements of the ,command4 7,h7 ,such other matters as the ,commander considers appropriate4 7b7 ,annual reports ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 and annually thereafter through #bjbh1 the ,commander shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the ,commander with respect to the assessments under subsection 7a74 #aeei4 ,assessments of weapons systems vulnerabilities to radio-frequency enabled cyber attacks 7a7 ,assessments ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the activities required by and conducted pursuant to section #afdg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #aaah71 section #afcg of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bba note71 and the amendments made by section #agab of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #djhg7 include regular assessments of the vulnerabilities to and mission risks presented by radio-frequency enabled cyber attacks with respect to the operational technology embedded in weapons systems1 aircraft1 ships1 ground vehicles1 space systems1 sensors1 and datalink networks of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,the assessments under subsection 7a7 with respect to vulnerabilities and risks described in such subsection shall include-- 7#a7 identification of such vulnerabilities and risks2 7#b7 ranking of vulnerability1 severity1 and priority2 7#c7 development and selection of options1 with associated costs and schedule1 to correct such vulnerabilities1 including installation of intrusion detection capabilities2 7#d7 an evaluation of the cybersecurity sufficiency for ,military ,standard #aeec2 and 7#e7 development of integrated risk-based plans to implement the corrective actions selected4 7c7 ,development of corrective actions ,in developing corrective actions under subsection 7b77#c71 the assessments under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 consider the missions supported by the assessed weapons systems1 aircraft1 ships1 ground vehicles1 space systems1 sensors1 or datalink networks1 as the case may be1 to ensure that the corrective actions focus on the vulnerabilities that create the greatest risks to the missions2 7#b7 be shared and coordinated with the principal staff assistant with primary responsibility for the strategic cybersecurity program2 and 7#c7 address requirements for deployed and nondeployed members of the ,armed ,forces to analyze data collected on the weapons systems and respond to attacks4 7d7 ,intelligence informed assessments ,the assessments under subsection 7a7 shall be informed by intelligence1 if available1 and technical judgment regarding potential threats to embedded operational technology during operations of the ,armed ,forces4 7e7 ,coordination 7#a7 ,coordination and integration of activities ,the assessments under subsection 7a7 shall be fully coordinated and integrated with activities described in such subsection4 7#b7 ,coordination of organizations ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the organizations conducting the assessments under subsection 7a7 in the military departments1 the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 and the ,defense ,agencies coordinate with each other and share best practices1 vulnerability analyses1 and technical solutions with the principal staff assistant with primary responsibility for the ,strategic ,cybersecurity ,program4 7f7 ,briefings ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees briefings from the organizations specified under subsection 7e77#b71 as appropriate1 on the activities and plans required under this section4 #aefj4 ,briefing on ,department of ,defense plan to deter and counter adversaries in the information environment 7a7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the following3 7#a7 ,the status of the strategy and posture review required by section #afca7;g7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cig note74 7#b7 ,a description of efforts of the ,department of ,defense1 including such efforts conducted in consultation with relevant departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government1 to effectively deter and counter foreign adversaries in the information environment1 including-- 7,a7 recent updates or modifications to existing policies to more effectively deter and counter adversaries2 7,b7 a description of funding priorities and impacts to future budget requests2 7,c7 recent updates to personnel policies to ensure the recruitment1 promotion1 retention1 and compensation for individuals with the necessary skills in the information environment2 and 7,d7 a description of improvements required to the collection1 prioritization1 and analysis of intelligence1 in particular open-source intelligence1 to better inform the understanding of foreign adversaries in the information environment4 7#c7 ,a description of any initiatives that are being taken1 in cooperation with relevant departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government1 to assist and incorporate allies and partner countries of the ,united ,states into efforts to effectively deter and counter foreign adversaries in the information environment4 7#d7 ,a description of any additional actions the ,secretary determines necessary to further ensure that the ,department of ,defense is appropriately postured to effectively deter and counter foreign adversaries in the information environment4 7#e7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7b7 ,information environment defined ,in this section1 the term information environment has the meaning given in the publication of the ,department of ,defense titled ,joint ,concept for ,operating in the ,information ,environment 7,,jcoie7 dated ,july #be1 #bjah4 ,,xvi ,space ,activities1 ,strategic ,programs1 and ,intelligence ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,space ,activities ,sec4 #afja4 ,requirements for protection of satellites4 ,sec4 #afjb4 ,strategy on protection of satellites4 ,sec4 #afjc4 ,modification of reports on integration of acquisition and capability delivery schedules for segments of major satellite acquisitions programs and funding for such programs4 ,sec4 #afjd4 ,tactically responsive space capability4 ,sec4 #afje4 ,extension of annual report on ,space ,command and ,control4 ,sec4 #afjf4 ,allied responsive space capabilities4 ,sec4 #afjg4 ,applied research and educational activities to support space technology development4 ,sec4 #afjh4 ,review of ,space ,development ,agency exemption from ,joint ,capabilities ,integration and ,development ,system4 ,sec4 #afji4 ,update to plan to manage ,integrated ,tactical ,warning and ,attack ,assessment ,system and multi-domain sensors4 ,sec4 #afaj4 ,report on space debris4 ,subtitle ,b--,defense ,intelligence and ,intelligence-,related ,activities ,sec4 #afba4 ,congressional oversight of clandestine activities that support operational preparation of the environment4 ,subtitle ,c--,nuclear ,forces ,sec4 #afca4 ,biannual briefing on nuclear weapons and related activities4 ,sec4 #afcb4 ,industrial base monitoring for ,b-#ba and ,sentinel programs4 ,sec4 #afcc4 ,improvements to ,nuclear ,weapons ,council4 ,sec4 #afcd4 ,portfolio management framework for nuclear forces4 ,sec4 #afce4 ,extension of requirement to report on nuclear weapons stockpile4 ,sec4 #afcf4 ,modification and extension of annual assessment of cyber resilience of nuclear command and control system4 ,sec4 #afcg4 ,modification of reports on ,nuclear ,posture ,review implementation4 ,sec4 #afch4 ,establishment of intercontinental ballistic missile site activation task force for ,sentinel program4 ,sec4 #afci4 ,prohibition on reduction of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #afdj4 ,plan for development of reentry vehicles4 ,sec4 #afda4 ,treatment of nuclear modernization and hypersonic missile programs within ,defense ,priorities and ,allocations ,system4 ,sec4 #afdb4 ,matters relating to nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile4 ,subtitle ,d--,missile ,defense ,programs ,sec4 #afea4 ,biannual briefing on missile defense and related activities4 ,sec4 #afeb4 ,improvements to acquisition accountability reports on the ballistic missile defense system4 ,sec4 #afec4 ,making permanent prohibitions relating to missile defense information and systems4 ,sec4 #afed4 ,next generation interceptors for missile defense of ,united ,states homeland4 ,sec4 #afee4 ,termination of requirement to transition ballistic missile defense programs to the military departments4 ,sec4 #afef4 ,persistent cybersecurity operations for ballistic missile defense systems and networks4 ,sec4 #afeg4 ,fire control architectures4 ,sec4 #afeh4 ,middle ,east integrated air and missile defense4 ,sec4 #afei4 ,iron ,dome short-range rocket defense system and ,israeli cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-production4 ,sec4 #affj4 ,integrated air and missile defense architecture for defense of ,guam4 ,sec4 #affa4 ,limitation on availability of certain funds until submission of report on implementation of the cruise missile defense architecture for the homeland4 ,sec4 #affb4 ,strategy to use asymmetric capabilities to defeat hypersonic missile threats4 ,sec4 #affc4 ,plan on delivering ,shared ,early ,warning ,system data to certain allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #affd4 ,reports on ground-based interceptors4 ,sec4 #affe4 ,report on missile defense interceptor site in contiguous ,united ,states4 ,subtitle ,e--,other matters ,sec4 #afga4 ,cooperative threat reduction funds4 ,sec4 #afgb4 ,department of ,defense support for requirements of the ,white ,house ,military ,office4 ,sec4 #afgc4 ,unidentified anomalous phenomena reporting procedures4 ,sec4 #afgd4 ,study of weapons programs that allow ,armed ,forces to address hard and deeply buried targets4 ,a ,space ,activities #afja4 ,requirements for protection of satellites ,chapter #ace of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bbge the following new section 7and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly73 #bbge;a4 ,requirements for protection of satellites 7a7 ,establishment of requirements ,before a major satellite acquisition program achieves ,milestone ,a approval1 or equivalent1 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force1 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,space ,command1 shall establish requirements for the defense and resilience of the satellites under that program against the capabilities of adversaries to target1 degrade1 or destroy the satellites4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term major satellite acquisition program has the meaning given that term in section #bbge of this title4 7#b7 ,the term ,milestone ,a approval has the meaning given that term in section #dbea of this title #aj4 4 #afjb4 ,strategy on protection of satellites 7a7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall make publicly available a strategy containing the actions that will be taken to defend and protect on-orbit satellites of the ,department of ,defense and the intelligence community from the capabilities of adversaries to target1 degrade1 or destroy satellites4 7#b7 ,forms ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 make the strategy under paragraph 7#a7 publicly available in unclassified form2 and 7,b7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annex1 which may be submitted in classified form1 containing supporting documents to the strategy4 7b7 ,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 intelligence community has the meaning given that term in section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d774 #afjc4 ,modification of reports on integration of acquisition and capability delivery schedules for segments of major satellite acquisitions programs and funding for such programs ,section #bbge7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraph 7#c74 #afjd4 ,tactically responsive space capability 7a7 ,program ,subsection 7a7 of section #afji of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbga note7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,program ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall ensure that the ,space ,force has a tactically responsive space capability that-- 7#a7 addresses all lifecycle elements2 and 7#b7 addresses rapid deployment and reconstitution requirements-- 7,a7 to provide long-term continuity for tactically responsive space capabilities across the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 to continue the development of concepts of operations1 including with respect to tactics1 training1 and procedures2 7,c7 to develop appropriate processes for tactically responsive space launch1 including-- 7i7 mission assurance processes2 and 7ii7 command and control1 tracking1 telemetry1 and communications2 and 7,d7 to identify basing requirements necessary to enable tactically responsive space capabilities4 4 7b7 ,requirements ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,requirements ,the ,chief of ,space ,operations shall establish tactically responsive requirements for all national security space capabilities1 if applicable1 carried out under title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7c7 ,support ,subsection 7c7 of such section1 as redesignated by subsection 7b71 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking launch program and inserting space program2 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,the entire end-to-end tactically responsive space capability1 including with respect to the launch vehicle1 ground infrastructure1 bus1 payload1 operations and on-orbit sustainment4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking for fiscal year #bjbc and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf2 and 7ii7 by striking tactically responsive launch program and inserting tactically responsive space program2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking launches and inserting capabilities2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking tactically responsive launch program and inserting tactically responsive space program4 7d7 ,conforming amendment ,the heading of such section is amended in the heading by striking ,launch ,operations and inserting ,space ,capability4 #afje4 ,extension of annual report on ,space ,command and ,control ,section #afac7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #agca7 is amended by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjcj4 #afjf4 ,allied responsive space capabilities 7a7 ,initiatives ,the ,secretary of the ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state shall jointly ensure that responsive space capabilities of the ,department of ,defense align with initiatives by ,five ,eyes countries1 member states of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 and other allies to promote a globally responsive space architecture4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state1 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 ,space ,command1 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 report assessing current investments and partnerships by the ,united ,states with allies of the ,united ,states with respect to responsive space efforts4 ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the benefits of leveraging allied and partner spaceports for responsive launch4 7#b7 ,a discussion of current and future plans to engage with allies and partners with respect to activities ensuring rapid reconstitution or augmentation of the space capabilities of the ,united ,states and allies4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the shared costs and technology between the ,united ,states and allies1 including if investments from the ,pacific ,deterrence ,initiative and the ,european ,deterrence ,initiative could be considered for allied spaceports4 7c7 ,five ,eyes countries defined ,in this section1 the term ,five ,eyes countries means the following3 7#a7 ,australia4 7#b7 ,canada4 7#c7 ,new ,zealand4 7#d7 ,the ,united ,kingdom4 7#e7 ,the ,united ,states4 #afjg4 ,applied research and educational activities to support space technology development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,chief of ,space ,operations1 in coordination with the ,chief ,technology and ,innovation ,office of the ,space ,force1 may carry out applied research and educational activities to support space technology development4 7b7 ,activities ,activities carried out under subsection 7a7 shall support the applied research1 development1 and demonstration needs of the ,space ,force1 including by addressing and facilitating the advancement of capabilities related to-- 7#a7 space domain awareness2 7#b7 positioning1 navigation1 and timing2 7#c7 communications2 7#d7 hypersonics2 7#e7 cybersecurity2 and 7#f7 any other matter the ,secretary of the ,air ,force considers relevant4 7c7 ,education and training ,activities carried out under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 promote education and training for students so as to support the future national security space workforce of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 explore opportunities for international collaboration4 7d7 ,termination ,the authority provided by this section shall expire on ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 #afjh4 ,review of ,space ,development ,agency exemption from ,joint ,capabilities ,integration and ,development ,system 7a7 ,review ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall complete a review regarding whether the ,space ,development ,agency should be exempt from the ,joint ,capabilities ,integration and ,development ,system4 7b7 ,recommendation ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the review under subsection 7a7 is completed1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a recommendation as to whether the exemption described in such subsection should apply to the ,space ,development ,agency4 7c7 ,implementation ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the recommendation is submitted under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,director of the ,space ,development ,agency shall implement the recommendation4 #afji4 ,update to plan to manage ,integrated ,tactical ,warning and ,attack ,assessment ,system and multi-domain sensors 7a7 ,update required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall update the plan that was developed pursuant to section #affi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia74 7b7 ,coordination with other agencies ,in developing the update required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with the ,secretary of the ,army1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 the ,director of the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office1 and the ,director of the ,space ,development ,agency2 and 7#b7 solicit comments on the plan1 if any1 from the ,commander of ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,space ,command4 7c7 ,submittal to ,congress ,not later than #ij days after the update required by subsection 7a7 is complete1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 the plan updated pursuant to subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the comments from the ,commander of ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,space ,command1 if any1 solicited under subsection 7b77#b74 #afaj4 ,report on space debris 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the portion of the report on the risks posed by man-made space debris in low-,earth orbit described in the explanatory statement accompanying the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 that pertains to the ,department of ,defense4 ,the portion of the report shall include-- 7#a7 an explanation of such risks to defense and national security space assets2 7#b7 recommendations with respect to the remediation of such risks to defense and national security assets2 and 7#c7 outlines of plans to reduce the incident of such space debris to defense and national security assets4 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 ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 ,b ,defense ,intelligence and ,intelligence-,related ,activities #afba4 ,congressional oversight of clandestine activities that support operational preparation of the environment ,section #abg;f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is 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 subsection3 7e7 ,quarterly briefing ,on a quarterly basis1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict1 in coordination with elements of the ,department of ,defense that the ,assistant ,secretary determines appropriate1 shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing outlining the clandestine activities carried out pursuant to subsection 7a7 during the period covered by the briefing1 including-- 7#a7 an update on such activities carried out in each geographic combatant command and a description of how such activities support the respective theater campaign plan2 7#b7 an overview of the authorities and legal issues1 including limitations1 relating to such activities2 and 7#c7 any other matters the ,assistant ,secretary considers appropriate4 4 ,c ,nuclear ,forces #afca4 ,biannual briefing on nuclear weapons and related activities ,chapter #bd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #dib;a the following new section 7and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly73 #dib;b4 ,biannual briefing on nuclear weapons and related activities 7a7 ,in general ,on or about ,may #a and ,november #a of each year1 the officials specified in subsection 7b7 shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on matters relating to nuclear weapons policies1 operations1 technology development1 and other similar topics as requested by such committees4 7b7 ,officials specified ,the officials specified in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition4 7#b7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear1 ,chemical1 and ,biological ,defense ,programs4 7#c7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,space ,policy4 7#d7 ,the ,deputy ,administrator for ,defense ,programs of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 7#e7 ,the ,director for ,strategy1 ,plans1 and ,policy of the ,joint ,staff4 7#f7 ,the ,director for ,capability and ,resource ,integration for the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command4 7c7 ,delegation ,an official specified in subsection 7b7 may delegate the authority to provide a briefing under subsection 7a7 to a member of the ,senior ,executive ,service who reports to the official4 7d7 ,termination ,the requirement to provide a briefing under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,january #a1 #bjbh4 4 #afcb4 ,industrial base monitoring for ,b-#ba and ,sentinel programs ,chapter #bd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #dic the following new section 7and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly73 #dic;a4 ,industrial base monitoring for ,b-#ba and ,sentinel programs 7a7 ,designation ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics1 shall designate a senior official1 who shall report to the ,assistant ,secretary1 to monitor the combined industrial base supporting the acquisition of-- 7#a7 ,b-#ba aircraft2 and 7#b7 the ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system4 7b7 ,requirements for monitoring ,in monitoring the combined industrial base described in subsection 7a71 the senior official designated under such subsection shall-- 7#a7 have the authority to select staff to assist the senior official from among civilian employees of the ,department and members of the armed forces1 who may provide such assistance concurrently while serving in another position2 7#b7 monitor the acquisition by the combined industrial base of-- 7,a7 materials1 technologies1 and components associated with nuclear weapons systems2 and 7,b7 commodities purchased on a large scale2 7#c7 monitor the hiring or contracting by the combined industrial base of personnel with critical skills2 and 7#d7 assess whether personnel with critical skills and knowledge1 intellectual property on manufacturing processes1 and facilities and equipment necessary to design1 develop1 manufacture1 repair1 and support a program are available and affordable within the scopes of the ,b-#ba aircraft program and the ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system program4 7c7 ,annual report ,at the same time as the submission of the budget of the ,president pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report with respect to the status of the combined industrial base described in subsection 7a74 4 #afcc4 ,improvements to ,nuclear ,weapons ,council 7a7 ,responsibilities ,subsection 7d7 of section #agi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#i71 by inserting 1 in coordination with the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council1 after capabilities1 and2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aj71 7#aa71 and 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#aa71 7#ab71 and 7#ac71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 the following new paragraph 7#aj73 7#aj7 ,with respect to nuclear warheads-- 7,a7 reviewing military requirements1 performance requirements1 and planned delivery schedules to evaluate whether such requirements and schedules create significant risks to cost1 schedules1 or other matters regarding production1 surveillance1 research1 and other programs relating to nuclear weapons within the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration2 and 7,b7 if any such risk exists1 proposing and analyzing adjustments to such requirements and schedules4 2 and 7#d7 by striking paragraph 7#ac71 as so redesignated1 and inserting the following new paragraph 7#ac73 7#ac7 ,coordinating risk management efforts between the ,department of ,defense and the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration relating to the nuclear weapons stockpile1 the nuclear security enterprise 7as defined in section #djjb of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja771 and the delivery platforms for nuclear weapons1 including with respect to identifying and analyzing risks and proposing actions to mitigate risks4 4 7b7 ,plans and budget ,subsection 7f7 of such section is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,budget and funding matters 7#a7 ,the ,council shall annually review the plans and budget of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration and assess whether such plans and budget meet the current and projected requirements relating to nuclear weapons4 7#b7 7,a7 ,the ,council shall review each budget request transmitted by the ,secretary of ,energy to the ,council under section #dgag of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgeg7 and make a determination under subparagraph 7,b7 regarding the adequacy of each such request4 ,not later than #cj days after making such a determination1 the ,council shall notify the congressional defense committees that such a determination has been made4 7,b7 7i7 ,if the ,council determines that a budget request for a fiscal year transmitted to the ,council under section #dgag of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgeg7 is inadequate1 in whole or in part1 to implement the objectives of the ,department of ,defense with respect to nuclear weapons for that fiscal year1 the ,council shall submit to the ,secretary of ,energy a written description of funding levels and specific initiatives that would1 in the determination of the ,council1 make the budget request adequate to implement those objectives4 7ii7 ,if the ,council determines that a budget request for a fiscal year transmitted to the ,council under section #dgag of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgeg7 is adequate to implement the objectives described in clause 7i7 for that fiscal year1 the ,council shall submit to the ,secretary of ,energy a written statement confirming the adequacy of the request4 7iii7 ,the ,council shall maintain a record of each description submitted under clause 7i7 and each statement submitted under clause 7ii74 7#c7 ,not later than #cj days after the ,president submits to ,congress the budget for a fiscal year under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 the ,council shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the following3 7,a7 ,the results of the assessment conducted under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to that budget4 7,b7 ,an evaluation of-- 7i7 whether the funding requested for the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration in such budget-- 7,i7 enables the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security to meet requirements relating to nuclear weapons for such fiscal year2 and 7,,ii7 is adequate to implement the objectives of the ,department of ,defense with respect to nuclear weapons for that fiscal year2 and 7ii7 whether the plans and budget reviewed under paragraph 7#a7 will enable the ,administrator to meet-- 7,i7 the requirements to produce war reserve plutonium pits under section #dbai7;a7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;a7a772 and 7,,ii7 any other requirements under ,federal law4 7,c7 ,if the evaluation under subparagraph 7,b77ii7 determines that the plans and budget reviewed under paragraph 7#a7 will not enable the ,administrator to meet the requirements to produce war reserve plutonium pits under section #dbai7;a7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;a7a77-- 7i7 an explanation for why the plans and budget will not enable the ,administrator to meet such requirements2 and 7ii7 proposed alternative plans1 budget1 or requirements by the ,council to meet such requirements4 7#d7 ,if a member of the ,council does not concur in any assessment or evaluation under this subsection1 the report or other information required to be submitted to the congressional defense committees regarding such assessment or evaluation shall include a written explanation from the non-concurring member describing the reasons for the member's nonconcurrence4 7#e7 7,a7 ,not later than #cj days after the ,president submits to ,congress the budget for a fiscal year under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command shall submit to the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff an assessment of-- 7i7 whether such budget allows the ,federal ,government to meet the nuclear stockpile and stockpile stewardship program requirements during the fiscal year covered by the budget and the four subsequent fiscal years2 and 7ii7 if the ,commander determines that such budget does not allow the ,federal ,government to meet such requirements1 a description of the steps being taken to meet such requirements4 7,b7 ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff receives the assessment of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,chairman shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7i7 such assessment as it was submitted to the ,chairman2 and 7ii7 any comments of the ,chairman4 7#f7 ,in this subsection1 the term budget has the meaning given that term in section #bca7;f7 of this title4 4 7c7 ,modification of budget review by ,nuclear ,weapons ,council ,section #dgag of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgeg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,review ,the ,council shall review each budget request transmitted to the ,council under paragraph 7#a7 in accordance with section #agi7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking paragraph 7#b77;,b77i7 and inserting section #agi7;f77#b77;,b77i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code12 and 7ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking the description under paragraph 7#b77;,b77i7 and inserting that description2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,council4-- in the heading and all that follows through ,at the time and inserting ,council4--,at the time2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b74 7d7 ,updates on meetings ,section #agi7;g77#a77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting and the members who attended each meeting before the semicolon4 7e7 ,repeal of termination of ,nuclear ,weapons ,council certification and reporting requirement ,section #ajfa7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note7 is amended by striking paragraph 7#aj74 #afcd4 ,portfolio management framework for nuclear forces 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #bd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section 7and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly73 #dii;c4 ,portfolio management framework for nuclear forces 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 implement a portfolio management framework for nuclear forces of the ,united ,states that-- 7,a7 specifies the portfolio of nuclear forces covered by the framework2 7,b7 establishes a portfolio governance structure for such forces that takes advantage of1 or is modeled on1 an existing portfolio governance structure1 such as the ,deputy's ,management ,action ,group described in ,department of ,defense ,directive #eaje4gi2 7,c7 outlines the approach of the ,secretary for identifying and managing risk relating to such forces and prioritizing the efforts among such forces1 including how the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 will coordinate such identification1 management1 and prioritization with the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security using the coordination processes of the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council2 and 7,d7 incorporates the findings and recommendations identified by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states in the report titled ,nuclear ,enterprise3 ,,dod and ,,nnsa ,could ,further ,enhance ,how ,they ,manage ,risk and ,prioritize ,efforts 7,,gao-#bb-ajdjfa7 and dated ,january #bjbb2 and 7#b7 complete a comprehensive assessment of the portfolio management capabilities required to identify and manage risk in the portfolio of nuclear forces1 including how to draw upon public and private sector resources and the program management expertise within the ,defense ,acquisition ,university4 7b7 ,annual briefings2 notifications 7#a7 ,in conjunction with the submission of the budget of the ,president to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter through the date specified in subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on identifying and managing risk relating to nuclear forces and prioritizing the efforts among such forces1 including1 with respect to the period covered by the briefing-- 7,a7 the current and projected operational requirements for nuclear forces that were used for such identification1 management1 and prioritization2 7,b7 key areas of risk identified2 and 7,c7 a description of the actions proposed or carried out to mitigate such risk4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may provide the briefings under paragraph 7#a7 in classified form4 7#c7 ,if a ,house of ,congress adopts a bill authorizing or appropriating funds that1 as determined by the ,secretary1 provides funds in an amount that will result in a significant delay in the nuclear certification or delivery of nuclear forces1 the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of the determination4 7c7 ,termination ,the requirements of this section shall terminate #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that each of the following have achieved full operational capability3 7#a7 ,the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system4 7#b7 ,the ,columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program4 7#c7 ,the long-range standoff weapon program4 7#d7 ,the ,b-#ba ,raider bomber aircraft program4 7#e7 ,the ,f-#ce;,a dual-capable aircraft program4 7d7 ,nuclear forces defined ,in this section1 the term nuclear forces includes1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 nuclear weapons2 7#b7 the delivery platforms and systems for nuclear weapons2 7#c7 nuclear command1 control1 and communications systems2 and 7#d7 the infrastructure and facilities of the ,department of ,defense and the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration that support nuclear weapons1 the delivery platforms and systems for nuclear weapons1 and nuclear command1 control1 and communications systems1 including with respect to personnel1 construction1 operation1 and maintenance4 4 7b7 ,initial briefing 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the progress of the ,secretary to-- 7,a7 develop the portfolio management framework for nuclear forces under section #dii;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 complete the assessment described in subsection 7a77#b7 of such section4 7#b7 ,form ,the ,secretary may provide the briefing under paragraph 7#a7 in classified form4 #afce4 ,extension of requirement to report on nuclear weapons stockpile ,section #dib;a7a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjbi4 #afcf4 ,modification and extension of annual assessment of cyber resilience of nuclear command and control system 7a7 ,quarterly briefings ,subsection 7d7 of section #dii of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,quarterly briefings 7#a7 ,not less than once every quarter1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense and the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall jointly provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate-- 7,a7 a briefing on any intrusion or anomaly in the nuclear command1 control1 and communications system that was identified during the previous quarter1 including-- 7i7 an assessment of any known1 suspected1 or potential impacts of such intrusions and anomalies to the mission effectiveness of military capabilities as of the date of the briefing2 and 7ii7 with respect to cyber intrusions of contractor networks known or suspected to have resulted in the loss or compromise of design information regarding the nuclear command1 control1 and communications system2 or 7,b7 if no such intrusion or anomaly occurred with respect to the quarter to be covered by that briefing1 a notification of such lack of intrusions and anomalies4 7#b7 ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term anomaly means a malicious1 suspicious or abnormal cyber incident that potentially threatens the national security or interests of the ,united ,states1 or that is likely to result in demonstrable harm to the national security of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,the term intrusion means an unauthorized and malicious cyber incident that compromises a nuclear command1 control1 and communications system by breaking the security of such a system or causing it to enter into an insecure state4 4 7b7 ,extension ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbg and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcb4 7c7 ,conforming repeal ,section #aga;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7i7 through 7l7 as subsections 7h7 through 7k71 respectively4 #afcg4 ,modification of reports on ,nuclear ,posture ,review implementation ,section #dia7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking #bjaj2 7#b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjab through #bjba and inserting #bjbb through #bjca2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjaj and inserting a2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following new paragraph 7#a473 7#a7 ensure that the report required by section #dib;a of this title is transmitted to ,congress1 if so required under such section2 4 #afch4 ,establishment of intercontinental ballistic missile site activation task force for ,sentinel program 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,task ,force ,there is established within the ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command a directorate to be known as the ,sentinel ,intercontinental ,ballistic ,missile ,site ,activation ,task ,force 7in this section referred to as the ,task ,force74 7#b7 ,site ,activation ,task ,force ,the ,task ,force shall serve as the ,site ,activation ,task ,force 7as that term is defined in ,air ,force ,instruction #aj-ejc1 updated ,october #ad1 #bjbj7 for purposes of overseeing and coordinating the construction of fixed facilities and emplacements and the installation and checkout of supporting subsystems and equipment leading to the deployment and achievement of full operational capability of the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system at each intercontinental ballistic missile wing for use by the ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command in support of plans and operations of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command4 7b7 ,director 7#a7 ,head ,the ,task ,force shall be headed by the ,director of ,intercontinental ,ballistic ,missile ,modernization4 7#b7 ,appointment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall appoint the ,director from among the general officers of the ,air ,force4 7,b7 ,qualifications ,in appointing the ,director1 the ,secretary shall give preference to individuals with expertise in intercontinental ballistic missile operations and large construction projects4 7#c7 ,term of office 7,a7 ,term ,the ,director shall be appointed for a term of three years4 ,the ,secretary may reappoint the ,director for one additional three-year term4 7,b7 ,removal ,the ,secretary may remove the ,director for cause at any time4 7#d7 ,duties 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall-- 7i7 oversee and coordinate the activities of the ,air ,force in support of-- 7,i7 the deployment of the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system2 and 7,,ii7 the retirement of the ,,lgm-#cj;,g ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system2 and 7ii7 subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,commander of the ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command1 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force1 and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 prepare1 justify1 and execute the personnel1 operation and maintenance1 and construction budgets for such deployment and retirement4 7,b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to supersede or otherwise alter the organizational relationships and responsibilities regarding oversight and management of the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel as a ,major ,capability ,acquisition ,program1 as outlined in ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4he1 ,major ,capability ,acquisition1 dated ,november #d1 #bjba4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,report to ,secretaries ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until the date specified in subsection 7e71 the ,director1 in consultation with the milestone decision authority 7as defined in section #dbea7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 for the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program1 shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force a report on the progress of the ,air ,force in achieving initial and full operational capability for the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after receiving a report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees the report4 7#c7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#d7 ,quarterly briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter until the date specified in subsection 7e71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing regarding the progress made on activities by the ,task ,force to bring the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system to operational capability at each intercontinental ballistic missile wing4 7d7 ,weapon system designation 7#a7 ,weapon system ,for purposes of nomenclature and life cycle maintenance1 each wing level configuration of the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile shall be considered a weapon system4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term weapon system has the meaning given the term in ,department of the ,air ,force ,pamphlet #fc-abh1 updated ,february #c1 #bjba4 7,b7 ,the term wing level configuration means the complete arrangement of subsystems and equipment of the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile required to function as a wing4 7e7 ,termination ,the ,task ,force shall terminate not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command and the ,commander of the ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command 7or the heads of successor agencies of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command and the ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command7 jointly declare that the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system has achieved full operational capability4 #afci4 ,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 or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc 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 7#c7 ,facilitating the transition from the ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile to the ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile 7previously referred to as the ground-based strategic deterrent weapon74 #afdj4 ,plan for development of reentry vehicles 7a7 ,plan ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in consultation with the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 shall produce a plan for the development1 during the #bj-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 of-- 7#a7 the ,mark #ba;,a reentry vehicle for the ,air ,force2 7#b7 the ,mark #g reentry vehicle for the ,navy2 and 7#c7 any other reentry vehicles for-- 7,a7 the ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system2 7,b7 the ,trident ,,ii 7,d#e7 submarine-launched ballistic missile1 or subsequent missile2 and 7,c7 any other long-range ballistic or hypersonic strike missile that may rely upon technologies similar to the technologies used in the missiles described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7b7 ,elements ,the plan under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 with respect to the development of each reentry vehicle described in such subsection1 describe-- 7,a7 timed phases of production for the reentry aeroshell and the planned production and fielding of the reentry vehicle2 7,b7 the required developmental and operational testing capabilities and capacities1 including such capabilities and capacities of the reentry vehicle2 7,c7 the technology development and manufacturing capabilities that may require use of authorities under the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq472 and 7,d7 the industrial base capabilities and capacities1 including the availability of sufficient critical materials and staffing to ensure adequate competition between entities developing the reentry vehicle2 7#b7 provide estimated cost projections for the development of the first operational reentry vehicle and the production of subsequent reentry vehicles to meet the requirements of the ,navy and ,air ,force2 and 7#c7 provide for the coordination with and account for the needs of the development by the ,department of ,defense of hypersonic systems using materials1 staffing1 and an industrial base similar to that required for the development of reentry vehicles described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,assessments 7#a7 ,cost projections ,the ,director of the ,office of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation of the ,department of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,cost ,estimating and ,program ,evaluation of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 shall conduct an assessment of the costs of the plan under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,technology and manufacturing readiness ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct an assessment of the technology and manufacturing readiness levels with respect to the plan under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than one year 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 the plan under subsection 7a7 and the assessments under subsection 7c74 #afda4 ,treatment of nuclear modernization and hypersonic missile programs within ,defense ,priorities and ,allocations ,system 7a7 ,review and briefing ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbc1 and annually thereafter until ,january #a1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,energy shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing1 with respect to each nuclear weapons delivery system1 missile warning system1 hypersonic boost-glide missile system program1 and weapon program or nuclear security enterprise infrastructure project of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 on-- 7#a7 which such programs or projects have been reviewed or considered for a determination of ,,dx priority rating under part #gjj of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#b7 which1 if any1 such programs or projects have been assigned a ,,dx priority rating1 or have been determined to require such rating and a timeline for assignment2 7#c7 any such programs or projects that have sought ,,dx rating but have been denied assignment1 including a rationale for denial2 7#d7 any such program or project which had previously obtained a ,,dx rating and the designation was unassigned2 and 7#e7 other related matters the ,secretaries determine appropriate1 including the potential impacts and risks to other programs4 7b7 ,milestone review requirement ,with respect to any program or project that the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,energy identify under subsection 7a77#a7 as not having been reviewed or considered for a determination of ,,dx priority rating under part #gjj of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 the respective ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 conduct an assessment regarding the need for such a ,,dx priority rating not less frequently than prior to the program or project achieving ,milestone ,a approval1 ,milestone ,b approval1 and ,milestone ,c approval1 or equivalent2 and 7#b7 document such assessment within the acquisition decision memorandum1 or equivalent1 for the program or project4 #afdb4 ,matters relating to nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile 7a7 ,report on deterrence ,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 a report that describes the approach by the ,department of ,defense for deterring theater nuclear employment by ,russia1 ,china1 and ,north ,korea1 including-- 7#a7 an assessment of the current and future theater nuclear capabilities and doctrines of ,russia1 ,china1 and ,north ,korea2 7#b7 an explanation of the strategy and capabilities of the ,united ,states for deterring theater nuclear employment2 and 7#c7 a comparative assessment of options for strengthening deterrence of theater nuclear employment1 including pursuit of the nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile and other potential changes to the nuclear and conventional posture and capabilities of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,concept of operations and operational implications 7#a7 ,concept of operations ,not later than #aej days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 in coordination with the ,chief of ,naval ,operations1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command1 and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 shall develop and validate a concept of operations for a nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile that provides options for1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 regularly deploying the missile in relevant operational theaters2 and 7,b7 maintaining the missile in reserve and deploying as needed to relevant operational theaters4 7#b7 ,operational implications ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and based upon the concept of operations developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,chief of ,naval ,operations1 in coordination with the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command1 and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that describes the operational implications associated with deploying nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missiles on naval vessels1 including-- 7,a7 anticipated effects on the deterrence of regional nuclear use by ,russia1 ,china1 and ,north ,korea from such deployment2 7,b7 expected adjustments in the regional balances of nuclear forces between the ,united ,states and ,russia1 ,china1 and ,north ,korea respectively1 based on the anticipated effects under subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 anticipated operational and deterrence implications of allocating missile or torpedo tubes from conventional munitions to nuclear munitions if additional vessels beyond current planning are not available2 7,d7 anticipated operational constraints and trade-offs associated with reserving or limiting naval vessels1 if applicable1 on account of nuclear mission requirements2 7,e7 adjustments to posture and operationally available capabilities that may be required if the ,navy is not provided with additional resources to support tactical nuclear operations1 including potential costs and constraints relating to nuclear certification1 modifications to port infrastructure1 personnel training1 and other factors2 and 7,f7 any other issues identified by the ,chief1 ,vice ,chairman1 and ,commanders4 7c7 ,report on development ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that describes the cost and timeline of developing and producing a variation of the ,w#hj-d warhead for a nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile1 including-- 7#a7 the cost of developing1 producing1 and sustaining the warhead2 7#b7 the timeline for the design1 production1 and fielding of the warhead2 and 7#c7 an assessment of how the pursuit of a variant of the ,w#hj-d warhead may affect other planned warhead activities of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 including whether there would be risk to the cost and schedule of other warhead programs of the ,administration if the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council added a nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile warhead to the portfolio of such programs4 7d7 ,spend plan ,not later than #de days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall submit to the congressional defense committees the anticipated spend plans for the research and development of a nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile and the associated warhead for the missile with respect to each of the following3 7#a7 ,the funds for such research and development appropriated by the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ajc74 7#b7 ,the funds for such research and development authorized to be appropriated by this ,act4 7e7 ,consolidated report ,the reports required by subsections 7a7 and 7b77#b7 may be submitted in one consolidated report4 7f7 ,preferred course of action ,to inform the reports under this section1 not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall identify one or more preferred courses of action from among the actions identified in the analysis of alternatives for a nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile4 7g7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,department of ,defense or the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration may be obligated or expended for a purpose specified in paragraph 7#b7 until each of the reports under this section and a detailed1 unclassified summary of the analysis of alternatives regarding the nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile have been submitted to the congressional defense committees4 7#b7 ,funds specified ,the purposes specified in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,with respect to the ,department of ,defense1 system development and demonstration of a nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile4 7,b7 ,with respect to the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 development engineering for a modified1 altered1 or new warhead for a sea-launched cruise missile4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term development engineering means activities under phase #c of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle 7as defined in section #dbbj of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;b7 or phase #f4c of a nuclear weapons life extension program4 7#b7 ,the term system development and demonstration means the activities occurring in the phase after a program achieves ,milestone ,b approval 7as defined in section #dagb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 ,d ,missile ,defense ,programs #afea4 ,biannual briefing on missile defense and related activities ,chapter #bc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #dhf the following new section 7and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly73 #dhg4 ,biannual briefing on missile defense and related activities 7a7 ,in general ,on or about ,june #a and ,december #a of each year1 the officials specified in subsection 7b7 shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on matters relating to missile defense policies1 operations1 technology development1 and other similar topics as requested by such committees4 7b7 ,officials specified ,the officials specified in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition4 7#b7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,space ,policy4 7#c7 ,the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency4 7#d7 ,the ,director for ,strategy1 ,plans1 and ,policy of the ,joint ,staff4 7c7 ,delegation ,an official specified in subsection 7b7 may delegate the authority to provide a briefing required by subsection 7a7 to a member of the ,senior ,executive ,service who reports to the official4 7d7 ,termination ,the requirement to provide a briefing under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,january #a1 #bjbh4 4 #afeb4 ,improvements to acquisition accountability reports on the ballistic missile defense system 7a7 ,elements of ,baselines ,subsection 7b7 of section #bbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 by striking and flight and inserting 1 flight1 and cybersecurity2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following new subparagraph 7,c73 7,c7 how the proposed capability satisfies a capability requirement or performance attribute identified through-- 7i7 the missile defense warfighter involvement process1 as governed by ,united ,states ,strategic ,command ,instruction #ech-jc1 or such successor document2 or 7ii7 processes and products approved by the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff or ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council2 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 an explanation for why a program joint cost analysis requirements description has not been prepared and approved1 and1 if a program joint cost analysis requirements description is not applicable1 the rationale for such inapplicability4 4 7b7 ,annual reports on acquisition baselines ,subsection 7c7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77ii7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,i7-- 7i7 by striking initial and inserting original2 and 7ii7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking the period at the ending and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subclause3 7,,iii7 the most recent adjusted or revised acquisition baseline for such program element or major subprogram under subsection 7d74 2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 7,a7 ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the total system costs for each element described in subparagraph 7,b7 that comprises the missile defense system1 without regard to funding source or management control 7such as the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 a military department1 or other element of the ,department of ,defense74 7,b7 ,the elements described in this subparagraph shall include the following3 7i7 ,research and development4 7ii7 ,procurement4 7iii7 ,military construction4 7iv7 ,operations and sustainment4 7v7 ,disposal4 2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraph 7#e73 7#e7 ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term original acquisition baseline means1 with respect to a program element or major subprogram1 the first acquisition baseline created for the program element or major subprogram that has no previous iterations and has not been adjusted or revised1 including any adjustments or revisions pursuant to subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,the term total system costs means1 with respect to each element that comprises the missile defense system-- 7i7 all combined costs from closed1 canceled1 and active acquisition baselines2 7ii7 any costs shifted to or a part of future efforts without an established acquisition baseline2 and 7iii7 any costs under the responsibility of a military department or other ,department entity4 4 7c7 ,operations and ,sustainment ,cost ,estimates ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 the amount of operations and sustainment costs 7dollar value and base year7 for which the military department or other element of the ,department of ,defense is responsible2 and 7#d7 7,a7 a citation to the source 7such as a joint cost estimate or one or more military department estimates7 that captures the operations and sustainment costs for which a military department or other element of the ,department of ,defense is responsible2 7,b7 the date the source was prepared2 and 7,c7 if and when the source was independently verified by the ,office for ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation4 4 #afec4 ,making permanent prohibitions relating to missile defense information and systems ,section #acj;h of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7e74 #afed4 ,next generation interceptors for missile defense of ,united ,states homeland 7a7 ,modification to congressional notification of cancellation ,section #affh7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking #cj days prior to any and inserting #ij days prior to implementation of a2 and 7,b7 by striking ,director and inserting ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,director and inserting ,secretary4 7b7 ,funding profile for increased deployment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the funding profile necessary1 by fiscal year1 to acquire no fewer than #fd operational next generation interceptors for the next generation interceptor program4 #afee4 ,termination of requirement to transition ballistic missile defense programs to the military departments ,section #afgf7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dbje note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,not and inserting ,except as provided by paragraph 7#d71 not2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,termination of requirement ,the requirement in paragraph 7#a7 to transfer the authorities specified in such paragraph shall terminate on the date that is #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the congressional defense committees the report under section #afge7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #baag74 4 #afef4 ,persistent cybersecurity operations for ballistic missile defense systems and networks 7a7 ,plan ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbc1 the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency and the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 and other commanders of combatant commands and functions of the ,joint ,staff as appropriate1 shall jointly develop a plan to allow for persistent cybersecurity operations across all networks and information systems supporting the missile defense system4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an inventory of all networks and information systems that support the missile defense system1 including information about which components or elements of the networks and information systems are currently configured for persistent cybersecurity operations4 7#b7 ,a strategy-- 7,a7 for coordinating with the applicable combatant commands on persistent cybersecurity operations2 and 7,b7 in which the ,director for ,operational ,test and ,evaluation monitors and reviews such operations and provides independent assessments of the adequacy and sufficiency of the operations4 7#c7 ,a plan for how the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency will respond to cybersecurity testing recommendations made by the ,director for ,operational ,test and ,evaluation4 7#d7 ,the timeline required to execute the plan4 7c7 ,briefings ,the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency and the ,director for ,operational ,test and ,evaluation shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing-- 7#a7 not later than ,may #ae1 #bjbc1 on the plan developed under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 not later than ,december #cj1 #bjbc1 on progress made toward implementing such plan4 #afeg4 ,fire control architectures 7a7 ,fire control quality data requirement ,in carrying out the analysis of candidate fire control architectures1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall ensure that the ,director of the ,space ,warfighting ,analysis ,center of the ,space ,force1 at a minimum1 maintains the requirements needed for the missile defense command and control1 battle management1 and communications system to pass the needed quality data within the timelines needed for current and planned interceptor systems to support engagements of ballistic and hypersonic threats as described in section #afde of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #djfb74 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ad days after the date on which the ,director of the ,space ,warfighting ,analysis ,center concludes the analysis of candidate fire control architectures1 the ,director shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the results of the analysis1 including the findings of the ,director and the architecture recommended by the ,director for a future fire control architecture to support engagement of ballistic and hypersonic threats4 #afeh4 ,middle ,east integrated air and missile defense 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency1 shall seek to cooperate with allies and partners in the ,middle ,east with respect to implementing an integrated air and missile defense architecture to protect the people1 infrastructure1 and territory of such countries from cruise and ballistic missiles1 manned and unmanned aerial systems1 and rocket attacks from ,iran and groups linked to ,iran4 7b7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy on cooperation with allies and partners in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command to implement a multinational integrated air and missile defense architecture to protect the people1 infrastructure1 and territory of such countries from cruise and ballistic missiles1 manned and unmanned aerial systems1 and rocket attacks from ,iran and groups linked to ,iran4 7#b7 ,contents ,the strategy submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the threat of ballistic and cruise missiles1 manned and unmanned aerial systems1 and rocket attacks from ,iran and groups linked to ,iran to allies and partners within the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command4 7,b7 ,a description of current efforts to coordinate indicators and warnings from such attacks with allies and partners within such area of responsibility4 7,c7 ,an analysis of current integrated air and missile defense systems to defend against attacks1 in coordination with allies and partners within such area of responsibility4 7,d7 ,an explanation of how a multinational integrated air and missile defense architecture would improve collective security in such area of responsibility4 7,e7 ,a description of efforts to engage specified foreign partners in establishing such an architecture4 7,f7 ,an identification of elements of the multinational integrated air and missile defense architecture that-- 7i7 can be acquired and operated by specified foreign partners2 and 7ii7 can only be provided and operated by members of the ,armed ,forces4 7,g7 ,an identification of any challenges in establishing a multinational integrated air and missile defense architecture with specified foreign partners1 including assessments of the capacity and capability of specified foreign partners and their ability to independently operate key technical components of such an architecture1 including radars and interceptor systems4 7,h7 ,a description of relevant consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ways in which such an architecture advances ,united ,states regional diplomatic goals and objectives4 7,i7 ,recommendations for addressing the challenges identified in subparagraph 7,g7 so that the strategy can be implemented effectively4 7,j7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary considers relevant4 7#c7 ,protection of sensitive information ,any activity carried out under paragraph 7#a7 shall be conducted in a manner that is consistent with protection of intelligence sources and methods and appropriately protects sensitive information and the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,format ,the strategy submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the congressional defense committees4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 #afei4 ,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 #bjbc for procurement1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 not more than #hj1jjj1jjj 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 ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall 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 7ii7 an assessment detailing any risks relating to the implementation of such agreement2 and 7iii7 for system improvements resulting in modified ,iron ,dome components and ,tamir interceptor sub-components1 a certification that the ,government of ,israel has demonstrated successful completion of ,production ,readiness ,reviews1 including the validation of production lines1 the verification of component conformance1 and the verification of performance to specification as defined in the ,iron ,dome ,defense ,system ,procurement ,agreement1 as further amended4 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 #bjbc for procurement1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,missile ,defense ,agency not more than #dj1jjj1jjj 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 #bjbc for procurement1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,missile ,defense ,agency not more than #hj1jjj1jjj 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 no 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 #affj4 ,integrated air and missile defense architecture for defense of ,guam 7a7 ,review of integrated air and missile defense architecture to defend ,guam 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #fj 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 to conduct an independent assessment of the integrated air and missile defense architecture to defend ,guam4 7#b7 ,elements ,the assessment under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an analysis of each of the following3 7,a7 ,the proposed architecture capability to address non-ballistic and ballistic missile threats to ,guam1 including the sensor1 command and control1 and interceptor systems being proposed4 7,b7 ,the development and integration risk of the proposed architecture4 7,c7 ,the manning required to operate the proposed architecture1 including the availability of housing and infrastructure on ,guam to support the needed manning levels4 7#c7 ,submission ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the assessment under paragraph 7#a71 without change4 7b7 ,designation of official responsible for missile defense of ,guam 7#a7 ,designation ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate a senior official of the ,department of ,defense who shall be responsible for the missile defense of ,guam during the period preceding the date specified in paragraph 7#e74 7#b7 ,duties ,the duties of the official designated under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,designing the architecture of the missile defense system for defending ,guam4 7,b7 ,overseeing development of an integrated missile defense acquisition strategy for the missile defense of ,guam4 7,c7 ,ensuring the military department and ,defense ,agency budgets are appropriate for the strategy described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,siting the integrated missile defense system described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,e7 ,overseeing long-term acquisition and sustainment of the missile defense system for ,guam4 7,f7 ,such other duties as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,program treatment ,the integrated missile defense system referred to in paragraph 7#b7 shall be designated as special interest acquisition category #a;,d program and shall be managed as consistent with ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4he ,major ,capability ,acquisition4 7#d7 ,report ,concurrent with the submission of each budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 during the period preceding the date specified in paragraph 7#e71 the official designated under paragraph 7#a7 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the actions taken by the official to carry out the duties set forth under paragraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,termination ,the authority of this subsection shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date on which the official designated under paragraph 7#a7 determines that the integrated missile defense system described in paragraph 7#b7 has achieved initial operational capability4 7c7 ,procurement 7#a7 ,requirement ,except as provided by paragraph 7#b71 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 shall rapidly procure and field up to three vertical launching systems that can accommodate planned interceptors operated by the ,navy 7that do not require major modification or integration into the existing missile defense system71 as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 if-- 7,a7 the ,secretary determines that the waiver is in the best interest of the national security of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a notification of such waiver1 including a justification2 and 7,c7 a period of #abj days has elapsed following the date of such notification4 #affa4 ,limitation on availability of certain funds until submission of report on implementation of the cruise missile defense architecture for the homeland 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense made the determination that the ,department of the ,air ,force has acquisition authority with respect to the capability to defend the homeland from cruise missiles1 as required by section #afhd7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dbje note74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of the cruise missile defense architecture for the homeland1 including-- 7#a7 the architecture planned to meet the requirements of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command and the ,north ,american ,aerospace ,defense ,command1 including a schedule for capabilities being developed and deployed2 7#b7 a list of all programs of record of the ,air ,force that contribute to such architecture2 and 7#c7 funding profile by year across the most recent future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to develop1 deploy1 operate1 and sustain such architecture4 7c7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,department of the ,air ,force for travel by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 not more than #ie percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force submits the report under subsection 7b74 #affb4 ,strategy to use asymmetric capabilities to defeat hypersonic missile threats 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive layered strategy to use asymmetric capabilities to defeat hypersonic missile threats4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 address all asymmetric capabilities of the ,united ,states1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 directed energy1 as described in section #affd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bje note7 and including short-pulse laser technology2 7,b7 microwave systems2 7,c7 cyber capabilities2 and 7,d7 any other capabilities determined appropriate by the ,secretary and ,director2 and 7#b7 identify the funding required to implement the strategy during the period covered by the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in #bjbc4 #affc4 ,plan on delivering ,shared ,early ,warning ,system data to certain allies and partners of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,plan ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall develop a technical fielding plan to deliver information under the ,shared ,early ,warning ,system regarding a current or imminent missile threat to allies and partners of the ,united ,states that1 as of the date of the plan1 do not receive such information4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on how rapid technical fielding of the ,shared ,early ,warning ,system could be provided to allies and partners of the ,united ,states that-- 7#a7 are not member states of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization2 and 7#b7 are under current or imminent hostile aggression and threat of missile attack4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the congressional defense committees4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 #affd4 ,reports on ground-based interceptors ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and on a quarterly basis thereafter until the date on which the next generation interceptor achieves initial operating capability1 the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 with the concurrence of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of the number of ground-based interceptors operationally available to the ,commander4 7#b7 ,if such number is different from the report previously submitted under this section1 the reasons for such difference4 7#c7 ,any anticipated changes to such number during the period covered by the report4 #affe4 ,report on missile defense interceptor site in contiguous ,united ,states ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency and in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing-- 7#a7 an updated assessment of the requirement for a missile defense interceptor site in the contiguous ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 a funding profile1 by year1 of the total costs for the development and construction of such site1 considering the designation of ,fort ,drum1 ,new ,york1 as the conditionally designated preferred site4 ,e ,other matters #afga4 ,cooperative threat reduction funds 7a7 ,funding allocation ,of the #ced1cid1jjj authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbc 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 #f1hei1jjj4 7#b7 ,for chemical security and elimination1 #ad1iih1jjj4 7#c7 ,for global nuclear security1 #ah1jhh1jjj4 7#d7 ,for biological threat reduction1 #bbe1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,for proliferation prevention1 #de1hij1jjj4 7#f7 ,for activities designated as ,other ,assessments_/,administration ,costs1 #cj1gfc1jjj4 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 #bjbc1 #bjbd1 and #bjbe4 #afgb4 ,department of ,defense support for requirements of the ,white ,house ,military ,office 7a7 ,membership on ,council on ,oversight of the ,national ,leadership ,command1 ,control1 and ,communications ,system ,section #aga;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by-- 7#a7 redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#h72 and 7#b7 inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following new paragraph 7#g73 7#g7 ,the ,director of the ,white ,house ,military ,office4 4 7b7 ,portfolio manager ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall designate a senior official to coordinate and advocate for the portfolio of national level programs of the ,department of ,defense that are either or both-- 7#a7 in direct support of requirements from the ,white ,house ,military ,office2 or 7#b7 operationally relevant to the mission areas of the ,white ,house ,military ,office4 7c7 ,accessibility of information ,the programmatic and budgetary information required to assess the efficacy of the national level programs covered by subsection 7b7 shall be provided to the senior official designated under such subsection by the following officials3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of each military department4 7#b7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy4 7#c7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#d7 ,the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 7#e7 ,the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation4 7d7 ,annual briefing ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,president submits to ,congress a budget for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbg pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 acting through the senior official designated under subsection 7b71 and the personnel of the ,white ,house ,military ,office that the ,director of the ,white ,house ,military ,office determines appropriate shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on acquisition programs1 plans1 and other activities supporting the requirements of the ,white ,house ,military ,office4 #afgc4 ,unidentified anomalous phenomena reporting procedures 7a7 ,mechanism for authorized reporting 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the head of the ,office and in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall establish a secure mechanism for authorized reporting of-- 7,a7 any event relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena2 and 7,b7 any activity or program by a department or agency of the ,federal ,government or a contractor of such a department or agency relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena1 including with respect to material retrieval1 material analysis1 reverse engineering1 research and development1 detection and tracking1 developmental or operational testing1 and security protections and enforcement4 7#b7 ,protection of systems1 programs1 and activity ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the mechanism for authorized reporting established under paragraph 7#a7 prevents the unauthorized public reporting or compromise of classified military and intelligence systems1 programs1 and related activity1 including all categories and levels of special access and compartmented access programs4 7#c7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the mechanism for authorized reporting established under paragraph 7#a7 is administered by designated and appropriately cleared employees of the ,department of ,defense or elements of the intelligence community or contractors of the ,department or such elements assigned to the ,office4 7#d7 ,sharing of information 7,a7 ,prompt sharing within office ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the mechanism for authorized reporting established under paragraph 7#a7 provides for the sharing of an authorized disclosure to personnel and supporting analysts and scientists of the ,office 7regardless of the classification of information contained in the disclosure or any nondisclosure agreements71 unless the employees or contractors administering the mechanism under paragraph 7#c7 conclude that the preponderance of information available regarding the disclosure indicates that the observed object and associated events and activities likely relate to a special access program or compartmented access program that1 as of the date of the disclosure1 has been explicitly and clearly reported to the congressional defense committees or the congressional intelligence committees1 and is documented as meeting those criteria4 7,b7 ,congressional notification ,not later than #gb hours after determining that an authorized disclosure relates to a restricted access activity1 a special access program1 or a compartmented access program that has not been explicitly and clearly reported to the congressional defense committees or the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,secretary shall report such disclosure to such committees and the congressional leadership4 7#e7 ,initial report and publication ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the head of the ,office and in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall-- 7,a7 submit to the congressional defense committees1 the congressional intelligence committees1 and the congressional leadership a report detailing the mechanism for authorized reporting established under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 issue clear public guidance for how to securely access the mechanism for authorized reporting4 7b7 ,protection for individuals making authorized disclosures 7#a7 ,authorized disclosures ,an authorized disclosure-- 7,a7 shall not be subject to a nondisclosure agreement entered into by the individual who makes the disclosure2 7,b7 shall be deemed to comply with any regulation or order issued under the authority of ,executive ,order #acebf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to classified national security information7 or chapter #ah of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbga et seq472 and 7,c7 is not a violation of section #gih of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 or other provision of law relating to the disclosure of information4 7#b7 ,prohibition on reprisals 7,a7 ,protection ,an employee of a department or agency of the ,federal ,government1 or of a contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 subgrantee1 or personal services contractor of such a department or agency1 who has authority to take1 direct others to take1 recommend1 or approve any personnel action1 shall not1 with respect to such authority1 take or fail to take1 or threaten to take or fail to take1 a personnel action1 including the revocation or suspension of security clearances1 or termination of employment1 with respect to any individual as a reprisal for any authorized disclosure4 7,b7 ,procedures ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall establish procedures for the enforcement of subparagraph 7,a7 consistent with1 as appropriate1 section #ajcd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 section #aajd of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbcd71 or other similar provisions of law regarding prohibited personnel actions4 7#c7 ,nondisclosure agreements 7,a7 ,identification ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the heads of such other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government that have supported investigations of the types of events covered by subparagraph 7,a7 of subsection 7a77#a7 and activities and programs described in subparagraph 7,b7 of such subsection1 and contractors of the ,federal ,government that have supported or are supporting such activities and programs1 shall conduct comprehensive searches of all records relating to nondisclosure orders relating to the types of events described in subsection 7a7 and provide copies of such orders1 agreements1 or obligations to the ,office4 7,b7 ,submission to ,congress ,the head of the ,office shall-- 7i7 make the records compiled under subparagraph 7,a7 accessible to the congressional defense committees1 the congressional intelligence committees1 and the congressional leadership2 and 7ii7 not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 and at least once each fiscal year thereafter through fiscal year #bjbf1 provide to such committees and congressional leadership briefings and reports on such records4 7c7 ,annual reports ,section #afhc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking aerial each place it appears and inserting anomalous2 7#b7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and the congressional leadership after appropriate congressional committees2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,q7 ,a summary of the reports received using the mechanism for authorized reporting established under section #afgc of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#f71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,the term congressional leadership means-- 7,a7 the majority leader of the ,senate2 7,b7 the minority leader of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term authorized disclosure means a report of any information through1 and in compliance with1 the mechanism for authorized reporting established pursuant to subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,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#c7 ,the term congressional leadership means-- 7,a7 the majority leader of the ,senate2 7,b7 the minority leader of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 7#e7 ,the term nondisclosure agreement means any written or oral nondisclosure agreement1 order1 or other instrumentality or means entered into by an individual that could be interpreted as a legal constraint on the individual making an authorized disclosure4 7#f7 ,the term ,office means the ,all-domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office established pursuant to section #afhc7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc7;a774 7#g7 ,the term personnel action has the meaning given such term in section #aajd7;a7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbcd7;a774 7#h7 ,the term unidentified anomalous phenomena has the meaning given such term in section #afhc7n7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc7l774 #afgd4 ,study of weapons programs that allow ,armed ,forces to address hard and deeply buried targets 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 and the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security1 and in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a study on options to hold at risk hard and deeply buried targets4 7b7 ,elements ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the current and emerging hard and deeply buried target mission set and associated military requirements1 including-- 7,a7 the number and locations of the targets1 including facilities designed for the storage or manufacture of nuclear1 chemical1 or biological weapons and the precursors of such weapons2 7,b7 an identification of likely future trajectories in the worldwide use and proliferation of hard and deeply buried targets2 7,c7 the associated military requirements1 including the importance of effectively holding hard and deeply buried targets at risk in order to meet the national security objectives of the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 an evaluation of the sufficiency of current and planned nuclear and nonnuclear military capabilities to satisfy such requirements4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of weapons programs that would allow the ,armed ,forces to effectively hold hard and deeply buried targets at risk1 including-- 7,a7 any nuclear or nonnuclear weapon and delivery system the ,secretary determines appropriate1 including the cost1 timeline for fielding1 and likely effectiveness of any capability under consideration2 and 7,b7 an assessment of a service life extension or modification program of the ,b#hc nuclear gravity bomb as one of the options4 7#c7 ,a proposed strategy for fielding such capabilities in sufficient quantities and making other adjustments to the strategy and plans of the ,united ,states to account for the growing hard and deeply buried target set1 including-- 7,a7 the resources1 research and development efforts1 and capability options needed2 and 7,b7 a five-year funding profile for1 at a minimum-- 7i7 a preferred capability2 and 7ii7 an alternative capability evaluated under paragraph 7#b7 that meets the requirements under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,form ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary completes the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the findings and recommendations of the study4 7e7 ,limitation on use of funds ,except as provided by subsection 7f71 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,energy for the deactivation1 dismantlement1 or retirement of the ,b#hc-a nuclear gravity bomb may be obligated or expended to deactivate1 dismantle1 or retire more than #be percent of the ,b#hc-a nuclear gravity bombs that were in the active stockpile as of ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 until #ij days after the ,secretary submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives the study under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,exception ,the limitation on the use of funds under subsection 7e7 shall not apply to the deactivation1 dismantling1 or retirement of ,b#hc-a nuclear gravity bombs for the purpose of supporting safety and surveillance1 sustainment1 life extension1 or modification programs for the ,b#hc-a or other weapons currently in1 or planned to become part of1 the nuclear weapons stockpile of the ,united ,states4 ,,xvii ,munitions ,replenishment and ,future ,procurement ,title ,,xvii--,munitions ,replenishment and ,future ,procurement ,sec4 #agja4 ,annual report on industrial base constraints for munitions4 ,sec4 #agjb4 ,modification to ,special ,defense ,acquisition ,fund4 ,sec4 #agjc4 ,quarterly briefings on replenishment and revitalization of weapons provided to ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #agjd4 ,assessment of requirements and acquisition objectives for ,patriot air and missile defense battalions4 ,sec4 #agje4 ,independent assessment of department of defense capability and capacity needs for munitions production and stockpiling4 #agja4 ,annual report on industrial base constraints for munitions 7a7 ,briefing on fulfillment of munitions requirements ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing regarding the current process for fulfilling the requirements of section #bbb;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 including a description of the timeliness of the process and any standardization of such process across the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,briefing on revision of requirements ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing regarding the timeline for revision of munitions requirements generated by section #bbb;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code as a result of actions taken in response to the conflict in ,ukraine4 7c7 ,additional report requirements on ,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 7c71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 ,requirement for ,protracted ,warfare ,scenarios1 calculated by doubling the duration of each applicable operation plan4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 ,additional requirements ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the number of years required to meet the ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement at the rate requested for the fiscal year covered by the report4 7#b7 ,the average rate of procurement during the three-year period preceding the date of the submission of the report1 and the number of years required to meet the ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement at such three-year average rate4 7#c7 ,the additional amount of funding that would be required1 for each fiscal year1 to meet the ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement for each munition by the end of the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #bba of this title4 4 7d7 ,annual report on industrial base constraints for munitions 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bbb;c the following new section3 #bbb;d4 ,annual report on industrial base constraints for munitions 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the submission of all reports required under section #bbb;c7a7 of this title1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in coordination with the service acquisition executive of each military department1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the industrial base constraints for each munition identified in the ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements1 broken down by munition3 7#a7 ,programmed purchase quantities per year4 7#b7 ,average procurement unit cost per year4 7#c7 ,contract type4 7#d7 ,current minimum sustaining rate of production per month and year4 7#e7 ,current maximum rate of production per month and year4 7#f7 ,expected date to meet the ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement in section #bbb;c of this title under the programmed purchase quantities established for the period covered by the report4 7#g7 ,a description of industrial base constraints on increased production of each munition1 including any supply chain weaknesses4 7#h7 ,a description of investments or policy changes made by a defense contractor or by the ,united ,states ,government to increase production1 enable more efficient production1 or mitigate significant loss of stability in potential production4 7#i7 ,a description of potential investments or policy changes identified by a defense contractor or the ,united ,states ,government to increase munitions production1 enable more efficient production1 or mitigate significant loss of stability in potential production1 including-- 7,a7 direct investments in test and tooling equipment1 workforce development1 or improvements to existing production facilities2 7,b7 a pool of rotable critical components or subcomponents for munitions2 7,c7 multiyear contracts or other contracting strategies2 7,d7 direct investments in components1 subcomponents1 or raw materials commonly used across the industrial base2 7,e7 direct investments in additive manufacturing or expeditionary manufacturing capabilities2 7,f7 direct investments in simplification of supply chains2 and 7,g7 direct investments in technologies or methods to enable increased scalability and reduced complexity of production processes for current or future munitions4 7#aj7 ,a list of each contract for a munition with a priority rating of critical to national defense 7commonly referred to as a ,,do-rated order7 or a priority rating of highest national defense urgency 7commonly referred to as a ,,dx-rated order7 in the ,defense ,priorities and ,allocation ,system pursuant to part #gjj of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#aa7 ,a prioritized list of munitions judged to have high value for export for which additional investments would be necessary to enable export1 including a description of such investments required4 7#ab7 ,a list of munitions subject to the requirements of chapter #b of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfa et seq47 relating to foreign military sales that are anticipated to be exported based on developments in the conflict in ,ukraine4 7c7 ,munition defined ,in this section1 the term munition has the meaning given by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bbb;c the following new item3 #bbb;d4 ,annual report on industrial base constraints for munitions4 4 #agjb4 ,modification to ,special ,defense ,acquisition ,fund ,section #aad7;c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #b1ejj1jjj1jjj and inserting #c1ejj1jjj1jjj4 #agjc4 ,quarterly briefings on replenishment and revitalization of weapons provided to ,ukraine 7a7 ,briefings on covered systems ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees quarterly briefings on the progress of the ,department of ,defense toward-- 7#a7 replenishing the inventory of covered systems2 7#b7 expanding the production capacity of covered systems2 and 7#c7 increasing the resilience of the production capacity of covered systems4 7b7 ,grouping of covered systems ,for each briefing required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may group covered systems together based on the relevant capabilities of such covered systems4 7c7 ,elements ,each briefing required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the period covered by such briefing1 the following3 7#a7 ,a description of any reprogramming carried out in accordance with established procedures for each covered system1 with appropriate notation for-- 7,a7 the number of the replenishment tranche2 and 7,b7 a determination of whether each such reprogramming-- 7i7 replaces covered systems2 7ii7 expands production capacity of covered systems2 or 7iii7 increases the resilience of the production capacity of covered systems4 7#b7 ,a description of obligations applied to each covered system and expected timeline for future obligations4 7#c7 ,a description of current and future production capacity for each covered system1 broken down by month and calendar year4 7#d7 ,a description of expected delivery of covered systems to the ,department of ,defense4 7#e7 ,to the extent practicable1 with respect to the total number of covered systems provided during the period covered by the briefing1 an estimate for the timing of the delivery of at least #ej percent of the replenishment articles for a covered system and the delivery of #ajj percent of such replenishment articles1 compared to the number of covered systems provided4 7#f7 ,a description of overall actual and expected obligation rates for all reprogrammings applied to covered systems4 7#g7 ,a description of any other investments made that significantly affect the replenishment timeline or production capacity of the covered systems4 7#h7 ,a description of remaining industrial base risks or opportunities for increased competition for each covered system and detailed options to mitigate such risks or expand competition1 including any changes necessary to authorities to enable risk reduction or expanded competition4 7#i7 ,to the extent practicable1 a comparison of the expected inventory of covered systems over the next #e years compared to the requirements set forth under section #bbb;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,briefings on stocks of allies and partners ,the ,secretary of ,defense 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 quarterly briefings that include the following3 7#a7 ,a timeline and budgetary estimate for developing and procuring replacement stocks of covered systems for allies and partner countries of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,an update on the efforts of the ,department to work with such allies and partner countries to advance the replenishment of munitions stocks for such allies and partners that have provided1 or are contemplating providing1 such stocks to ,ukraine4 7e7 ,termination ,this section and the requirements of this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7f7 ,covered system defined ,in this section1 the term covered system means any system provided to the ,government of ,ukraine pursuant to any of the following3 7#a7 ,section #ejf of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcah74 7#b7 ,section #fad of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcfd74 7#c7 ,the ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative established under section #abej of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ajfh71 including as amended by this ,act1 if such system was provided to ,ukraine after ,february #bd1 #bjbb4 #agjd4 ,assessment of requirements and acquisition objectives for ,patriot air and missile defense battalions 7a7 ,assessment ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall assess and validate the current and projected battalion and interceptor requirements and acquisition objectives for the ,patriot air and missile defense system and ,patriot advanced capability-#c missile segment enhancement missiles to determine whether such requirements and objectives are sufficient to meet the requests for forces1 war plans1 and contingency requirements of the commanders of the geographic combatant commands4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary completes the assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the assessment1 including whether the requirements and acquisition objectives described in such subsection-- 7#a7 are sufficient to meet the requests for forces1 war plans1 and contingency requirements of the commanders of the geographic combatant commands2 and 7#b7 are valid or should be modified4 7c7 ,authority ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,secretary of the ,army may procure up to four additional ,patriot air and missile defense battalions to achieve a total of up to #bj such battalions4 #agje4 ,independent assessment of department of defense capability and capacity needs for munitions production and stockpiling 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with an appropriate federally funded research and development center for the conduct of a detailed independent analysis of the extent to which the process used by the chief of staff of an armed force to implement the ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement required under section #bbb;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 properly accounts for current and future requirements for the weapons described in subsection 7c74 ,such an agreement shall provide that an analysis conducted pursuant to the agreement shall be completed within #ahj days after the date on which such agreement was entered into4 7b7 ,matters for consideration ,an analysis conducted pursuant to an agreement under subsection 7a7 shall include a consideration of each of the following with respect to each weapon described in subsection 7c73 7#a7 ,the sufficiency of efforts to implement section #bbb;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 including-- 7,a7 whether the views of the commanders of each combatant command are adequately represented2 7,b7 whether contributions by allies and partner countries are adequately represented2 7,c7 whether excursions beyond the operational plans1 including the potential of protracted warfare1 are adequately represented2 7,d7 the potential of simultaneous conflicts2 and 7,e7 the degree to which the elements of section #bbb;c7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are appropriate functional categories4 7#b7 ,any recommendations that could be beneficial to the overall implementation of such section #bbb;c4 7c7 ,weapons described ,the weapons described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,evolved sea sparrow missile4 7#b7 ,,mk-#dh heavyweight torpedo4 7#c7 ,standard missile variants 7including standard missile-#f1 standard missile-#c block ,,iia1 and standard missile-#c block ,,iia74 7#d7 ,patriot guided missiles4 7#e7 ,terminal high altitude area defense interceptors4 7#f7 ,guided and ballistic missiles fired from the multiple-launch rocket system 7,,mlrs7 or the high mobility artillery rocket system 7,,himars74 7#g7 ,javelin missile4 7#h7 ,stinger missile4 7#i7 ,air intercept missile 7,,aim7-#i,x-,sidewinder4 7#aj7 ,,aim-#abj;,d--,advanced medium range air-to-air missile 7,,amraam74 7#aa7 ,air to ground 7,,agm7-#aad--;hellfire missile4 7#ab7 ,joint direct attack munition4 7#ac7 ,tomahawk land attack missile4 7#ad7 ,maritime strike tomahawk4 7#ae7 ,long range anti-ship missile4 7#af7 ,naval strike missile4 7#ag7 ,joint air-to-surface standoff missile extended range4 7#ah7 ,harpoon anti-ship missile4 7#ai7 ,naval mines4 7#bj7 ,any other weapon that the ,secretary of ,defense or the federally funded research and development center determine should be included in the analysis4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #baj days after entering into an agreement under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7,a7 a complete independent assessment of the analysis completed pursuant to the agreement2 and 7,b7 any views from the ,department of ,defense the ,secretary chooses to include4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 ,b ,military ,construction ,authorizations #bjja4 ,short title ,this division and title ,,xlvi of division ,d may be cited as the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc4 #bjjb4 ,expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by law 7a7 ,expiration of authorizations after three years ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 all authorizations contained in titles ,,xxi through ,,xxvii 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 #bjbe2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf4 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 #bjbe2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for fiscal year #bjbf for military construction projects1 land acquisition1 family housing projects and facilities1 or contributions to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program4 #bhjc4 ,effective date and automatic execution of conforming changes to tables of sections1 tables of contents1 and similar tabular entries 7a7 ,effective date ,titles ,,xxi through ,,xxvii shall take effect on the later of-- 7#a7 ,october #a1 #bjbb2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,elimination of need for certain separate conforming amendments 7#a7 ,automatic execution of conforming changes ,when an amendment made by a provision of this division to a covered defense law adds a section or larger organizational unit to the covered defense law1 repeals or transfers a section or larger organizational unit in the covered defense law1 or amends the designation or heading of a section or larger organizational unit in the covered defense law1 that amendment also shall have the effect of amending any table of sections1 table of contents1 or similar table of tabular entries in the covered defense law to alter the table to conform to the changes made by the amendment4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to an amendment described in such paragraph when-- 7,a7 the amendment1 or a separate clerical amendment enacted at the same time as the amendment1 expressly amends a table of sections1 table of contents1 or similar table of tabular entries in the covered defense law to alter the table to conform to the changes made by the amendment2 or 7,b7 the amendment otherwise expressly exempts itself from the operation of this section4 7#c7 ,covered defense law defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered defense law means-- 7,a7 titles #aj1 #cb1 and #cg of the ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 any national defense authorization ,act or military construction authorization ,act that authorizes funds to be appropriated for a fiscal year to the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,c7 any other law designated in the text thereof as a covered defense law for purposes of application of this section4 ,,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 ,demolition of ,district of ,columbia ,fort ,mc,nair ,quarters #d1 #ac1 and #ae4 ,sec4 #baje4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjai project at ,camp ,tango1 ,korea4 ,sec4 #bajf4 ,extension and modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah 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 or ,location,amount ,alabama,redstone ,arsenal#ajb1jjj1jjj ,alaska,fort ,wainwright#ii1jjj1jjj ,colorado,fort ,carson #ad1bjj1jjj ,hawaii,fort ,shafter#cc1jjj1jjj ,schofield ,barracks#aei1jjj1jjj ,tripler ,army ,medical ,center#ch1jjj1jjj ,louisiana,fort ,polk#cb1jjj1jjj ,maryland,aberdeen ,proving ,ground#he1jjj1jjj ,mississippi,engineer ,research and ,development ,center#bj1jjj1jjj ,new ,jersey,picatinny ,arsenal#ae1fed1jjj ,new ,york,fort ,drum#c1fjj1jjj ,north ,carolina,fort ,bragg#cd1jjj1jjj ,pennsylvania,letterkenny ,army ,depot #ch1jjj1jjj ,texas,corpus ,christi ,army ,depot#ajc1jjj1jjj ,fort ,bliss#ae1jjj1jjj ,fort ,hood#ai1jjj1jjj ,washington,joint ,base ,lewis-,mc,chord#di1jjj1jjj 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 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 ,state,installation,amount ,germany,east ,camp ,grafenwoehr #afh1jjj1jjj ,japan,kadena ,air ,force ,base#hj1jjj1jjj ,kwajalein ,kwajalein ,atoll #fi1jjj1jjj #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 in the number of units or for the purpose1 and in the amount set forth in the following table3 ,army3 ,family ,housing ,country,installation or ,location,units,amount ,germany,baumholder,family ,housing ,new ,construction#ha1jjj1jjj ,italy,vincenza,family ,housing ,new ,construction#ie1jjj1jjj 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 #ag1cci1jjj4 #bajc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,army 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 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 ,demolition of ,district of ,columbia ,fort ,mc,nair ,quarters #d1 #ac1 and #ae ,not later than one year after the date on which all the individuals occupying ,district of ,columbia ,fort ,mc,nair ,quarters #d1 #ac1 and #ae1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 have moved out of such ,quarters1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall demolish such ,quarters4 #baje4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjai project at ,camp ,tango1 ,korea ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #baja7;b7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbdb7 for ,camp ,tango1 ,korea1 for construction of a command and control facility at the installation1 the ,secretary of the ,army may increase scope for a dedicated1 enclosed egress pathway out of the underground facility to facilitate safe escape in case of fire4 #bajf4 ,extension and modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects 7a7 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects 7#a7 ,extension 7,a7 ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahag71 the authorization set forth in the table in subparagraph 7,b71 as provided in section #baja7;b7 of that ,act 7#aca ,stat4 #ahai71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbc1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbd1 whichever is later4 7,b7 ,the table referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is as follows3 ,army3 ,extension of #bjah ,project ,authorization ,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount ,korea,kunsan ,air ,base,unmanned ,aerial ,vehicle ,hangar#ec1jjj1jjj 7#b7 ,army family housing 7,a7 ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahag71 the authorization set forth in the table in subparagraph 7,b71 as provided in section #bajb of that ,act 7#aca ,stat4 #ahbj71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbc1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbd1 whichever is later4 7,b7 ,the table referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is as follows3 ,army3 ,extension of #bjah ,project ,authorization ,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount ,kwajalein,kwajalein ,atoll,family ,housing ,replacement ,construction#ca1jjj1jjj 7b7 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects 7#a7 ,kunsan ,air ,base1 ,korea ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #baja7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahai7 for ,kunsan ,air ,base1 ,korea1 for construction of an ,unmanned ,aerial ,vehicle ,hangar at the installation1 the ,secretary of the ,army may-- 7,a7 construct the hangar at ,camp ,humphries1 ,korea2 and 7,b7 remove primary scope associated with the relocation of the air defense artillery battalion facilities to include a ground based missile defense equipment area1 fighting positions1 a missile resupply area air defense artillery facility1 a ready building and command post1 a battery command post area1 a safety shelter1 and a guard booth4 7#b7 ,kwajalein ,atoll1 ,hwajalein ,section #bhgi7;a77#a77;,a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahgd7 is amended by striking at least #bf family housing units and inserting not more than #bf family housing units4 ,,xxii ,navy ,military ,construction ,sec4 #bbja4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bbjb4 ,family housing4 ,sec4 #bbjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,navy4 ,sec4 #bbjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah project4 ,sec4 #bbje4 ,transfer of customers from ,navy electrical utility system at former ,naval ,air ,station ,barber's ,point1 ,hawaii1 to new electrical system in ,kalaeloa1 ,hawaii4 #bbja4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,state or ,territory,installation or ,location,amount ,california,marine ,corps ,air ,ground ,combat ,center ,twentynine ,palms #acg1bce1jjj ,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,pendleton#ade1jgi1jjj ,marine ,corps ,recruit ,depot ,san ,diego#id1hdh1jjj ,naval ,air ,station ,lemoore#bdg1fcc1jjj ,naval ,base ,point ,loma ,annex#fd1cec1jjj ,naval ,base ,san ,diego#aea1bgh1jjj ,naval ,surface ,warfare ,center ,corona ,division #ag1ajj1jjj ,connecticut,naval ,submarine ,base ,new ,london#ag1fhf1jjj ,florida,naval ,air ,station ,jacksonville#ajj1egj1jjj ,naval ,air ,station ,whiting ,field#bbh1jja1jjj ,georgia,naval ,submarine ,base ,kings ,bay#cji1ajb1jjj ,guam,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,blaz#dai1gde1jjj ,hawaii,joint ,base ,pearl ,harbor-,hickam#c1ghj1dge1jjj ,marine ,corps ,base ,kaneohe ,bay#ajj1bjf1jjj ,maryland,naval ,surface ,warfare ,center ,carderock ,division#b1cfc1jjj ,naval ,surface ,warfare ,center ,indian ,head ,division #aj1aee1jjj ,nevada,naval ,air ,station ,fallon#aei1hff1jjj ,north ,carolina,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,cherry ,point#dd1hcj1jjj ,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,new ,river#bdj1jhd1jjj ,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,lejeune #ed1abb1jjj ,pennsylvania,naval ,surface ,warfare ,center ,philadelphia ,division #ib1edg1jjj ,south ,carolina,marine ,corps ,recruit ,depot ,parris ,island #aff1icj1jjj ,virginia,naval ,station ,norfolk#ai1bbd1jjj ,naval ,surface ,warfare ,center ,dahlgren ,division #b1hec1jjj ,washington,naval ,air ,station ,whidbey ,island#abj1cdj1jjj 7b7 ,outside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects outside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy3 ,outside the ,united ,states ,country,installation or ,location,amount ,australia,royal ,australian ,air ,force ,base ,darwin#beh1hca1jjj ,djibouti,camp ,lemonnier#abb1ajg1jjj ,japan,kadena ,air ,base#bbb1gef1jjj ,spain,naval ,station ,rota#ib1cbc1jjj #bbjb4 ,family housing 7a7 ,construction and acquisition ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may construct or acquire family housing units 7including land acquisition and supporting facilities7 at the installations or locations1 in the number of units or for the purposes1 and in the amounts set forth in the following table3 ,navy3 ,family ,housing ,location,installation,units or ,purpose,amount ,guam,naval ,support ,activity ,anderson ,family housing new construction#bhi1ggf1jjj 7b7 ,improvements to military family housing units ,subject to section #bhbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed #gd1edj1jjj4 7c7 ,planning and design ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed #ad1abc1jjj4 #bbjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,navy 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 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 #bbjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah project 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahag71 the authorization set forth in the table in subsection 7a71 as provided in section #bbja7;a7 of that ,act 7#aca ,stat4 #ahbb71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbc1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbd1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,navy3 ,extension of #bjah ,project ,authorization ,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount ,guam,joint ,region ,marianas,navy-,commercial ,tie-in ,hardening#cg1ahj1jjj #bbje4 ,transfer of customers from ,navy electrical utility system at former ,naval ,air ,station ,barber's ,point1 ,hawaii1 to new electrical system in ,kalaeloa1 ,hawaii 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall pay the reasonable costs to transfer all customers off of the electrical utility system of the ,navy located at former ,naval ,air ,station ,barber's ,point1 ,hawaii1 to the new electrical system in ,kalaeloa1 ,hawaii1 operated by ,hawaiian ,electric4 7b7 ,cooperative agreement or other instrument ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into a cooperative agreement or other appropriate instrument with a third party-- 7#a7 to make amounts available to pay the reasonable costs of transfers described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 to reimburse the third party for the reasonable costs that it may incur to carry out paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,facilitation of transfer ,to facilitate the transfer of customers described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide the following to the ,state of ,hawaii3 7#a7 ,a load analysis and design necessary to complete such transfer4 7#b7 ,such rights of way and easements as may be necessary to support the construction of replacement electrical infrastructure4 7d7 ,disposal of ,navy electrical system ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 after all customers have been transferred as required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy may dispose of the electrical system of the ,navy located at former ,naval ,air ,station ,barber's ,point1 ,hawaii4 ,,xxiii ,air ,force ,military ,construction ,sec4 #bcja4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bcjb4 ,family housing4 ,sec4 #bcjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,air ,force4 ,sec4 #bcjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects4 ,sec4 #bcje4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjba project4 ,sec4 #bcjf4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain military construction projects at ,tyndall ,air ,force ,base1 ,florida4 #bcja4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,state,installation or ,location,amount ,alabama,maxwell ,air ,force ,base#ae1jjj1jjj ,alaska,clear ,space ,force ,station#gb1jhj1jjj ,joint ,base ,elmendorf-,richardson#e1bjj1jjj ,arizona,davis-,monthan ,air ,force ,base #g1ejj1jjj ,california,travis ,air ,force ,base#g1ejj1jjj ,vandenberg ,space ,force ,base#acf1jjj1jjj ,florida,patrick ,space ,force ,base#ig1jjj1jjj ,hawaii,air ,force ,research ,laboratory - ,maui ,experimental ,site #a #hi1jjj1jjj ,illinois,scott ,air ,force ,base #ai1hic1jjj ,new ,york ,air ,force ,research ,laboratory - ,rome ,research ,site#d1bjj1jjj ,ohio ,wright ,patterson ,air ,force ,base#bi1jjj1jjj ,oklahoma,altus ,air ,force ,base#d1gej1jjj ,tinker ,air ,force ,base#beb1jaf1jjj ,south ,carolina,shaw ,air ,force ,base#ae1jjj1jjj ,south ,dakota,ellsworth ,air ,force ,base#cce1ijj1jjj ,tennessee,arnold ,air ,force ,base#df1jjj1jjj ,texas ,joint ,base ,san ,antonio-,randolph#bi1jjj1jjj ,utah,hill ,air ,force ,base#if1ijj1jjj ,washington ,fairchild ,air ,force ,base#h1jjj1jjj ,wyoming,f4,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base#bda1ibj1jjj 7b7 ,outside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects outside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the 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 ,hungary,ppa ,air ,base#ge1bfj1jjj ,iceland,naval ,air ,station ,keflavik#ajb1ejj1jjj ,italy,aviano ,air ,base#ea1fae1jjj ,japan,kadena ,air ,base#cjg1jjj1jjj ,jordan,muwaffaq ,salti ,air ,base#ec1jjj1jjj ,norway,rygge ,air ,station#i1gjj1jjj ,spain,moron ,air ,base#cb1ejj1jjj #bcjb4 ,family housing 7a7 ,improvements to military family housing units ,subject to section #bhbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed #bcc1heh1jjj4 7b7 ,planning and design ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed #ag1gcj1jjj4 #bcjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,air ,force 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 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 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 #bcjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects 7a7 ,extension 7#a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahag71 the authorizations set forth in the table in paragraph 7#b71 as provided in section #bcja7;a7 of that ,act 7#aca ,stat4 #ahbe71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbc1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbd1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,table ,the table referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjah ,project ,authorizations ,state,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount ,florida,tyndall ,air ,force ,base,fire ,station#ag1jjj1jjj ,texas,joint ,base ,san ,antonio,b,m,t ,classrooms_/,dining#ch1jjj1jjj ,joint ,base ,san ,antonio,camp ,bullis ,dining ,facility#ah1ejj1jjj ,wyoming,f4 ,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base,consolidated ,helo_/,,trf ,ops_/,,amu and ,alert ,fac4#fb1jjj1jjj 7b7 ,overseas contingency operations 7#a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahag71 the authorizations set forth in the table in paragraph 7#b71 as provided in section #bijc of that ,act 7#aca ,stat4 #ahgf71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbc1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbd1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,table ,the table referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjah ,project ,authorizations ,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount ,hungary,kecskemet ,air ,base,e,r,i3 ,airfield ,upgrades#ab1ijj1jjj ,kecskemet ,air ,base,e,r,i3 ,construct ,parallel ,taxiway#cj1jjj1jjj ,kecskemet ,air ,base,e,r,i3 ,increase ,,pol ,storage ,capacity#ab1ejj1jjj ,luxembourg,sanem,e,r,i3 ,,ecaos ,deployable ,airbase ,system ,storage#fg1djj1jjj ,slovakia,malacky,e,r,i3 ,airfield ,upgrades#d1jjj1jjj ,malacky,e,r,i3 ,increase ,,pol ,storage ,capacity#bj1jjj1jjj ,,eri3 ,airfield ,upgrades,construct ,combat ,arms ,training and ,maintenance ,facility#bb1jjj1jjj #bcje4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjba project ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bcja7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #dbii7 for ,hill ,air ,force ,base1 ,utah1 for construction of ,,gbsd ,organic ,software ,sustainment ,center1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct-- 7#a7 up to #g1ebf square meters of ,surface ,parking ,lot in lieu of constructing a #ac1dcd square meters vehicle parking garage2 and 7#b7 up to #djb square meters of ,storage ,igloo4 #bcjf4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain military construction projects at ,tyndall ,air ,force ,base1 ,florida ,in the case of the authorization contained in section #biab7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aiac7 for ,tyndall ,air ,force ,base1 ,florida-- 7#a7 for construction of ,lodging ,facilities ,phases #a-b1 as specified in such funding table and modified by section #bcjf7;a77#g7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #dcjb71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct two emergency backup generators2 7#b7 for construction of ,dorm ,complex ,phases #a-b1 as specified in such funding table and modified by section #bcjf7;a77#h7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #dcjb71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct an emergency backup generator2 7#c7 for construction of ,site ,development1 ,utilities1 and ,demo ,phase #b1 as specified in such funding table and modified by section #bcjf7;a77#f7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #dcjb71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct-- 7,a7 up to #f1bdh lineal meters of storm water utilities2 7,b7 up to #ee1gge square meters of roads2 7,c7 up to #d1ccd lineal meters of gas pipeline2 and 7,d7 up to #bh1ieh linear meters of electrical2 7#d7 for construction of ,tyndall ,,afb ,gate ,complex1 as specified in such funding table and modified by section #bcjf7;a77#i7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #dcjb71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct up to #ee1fid square meters of roadway with serpentines2 and 7#e7 for construction of ,deployment ,center_/,flight ,line ,dining_/,,aafes1 as specified in such funding table and modified by section #bcjf7;a77#aa7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #dcjc71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct up to #afd square meters of ,,aafes 7,shoppette74 ,,xxiv ,defense ,agencies ,military ,construction ,sec4 #bdja4 ,authorized ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bdjb4 ,authorized energy resilience and conservation investment program projects4 ,sec4 #bdjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 defense agencies4 ,sec4 #bdjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects4 #bdja4 ,authorized ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bdjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of ,defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,state,installation or ,location ,amount ,alabama,redstone ,arsenal#aea1jjj1jjj ,california,naval ,base ,coronado#ge1gab1jjj ,florida,hurlburt ,field#i1ajj1jjj ,mac,dill ,air ,force ,base#ej1jjj1jjj ,north ,carolina,fort ,bragg#cd1dgj1jjj ,texas ,joint ,base ,san ,antonio#eh1fjj1jjj ,virginia,dam ,neck#bf1fjj1jjj ,pentagon#ah1jjj1jjj 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,baumholder#ahd1gbc1jjj ,wiesbaden#ajd1ggi1jjj ,japan,yokota ,air ,base#gb1aed1jjj #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 or ,territory,installation or ,location,amount ,alabama,redstone ,arsenal #aj1gjj1jjj ,california,marine ,corps ,mountain ,warfare ,training ,center#cj1fgb1jjj ,naval ,base ,ventura ,county#af1jcb1jjj ,florida,naval ,air ,station ,jacksonville#b1hhj1jjj ,patrick ,space ,force ,base#ae1gjj1jjj ,georgia ,fort ,stewart-,hunter ,army ,airfield#be1djj1jjj ,naval ,submarine ,base ,kings ,bay#ac1ddj1jjj ,guam,naval ,base ,guam#cd1cfj1jjj ,hawaii,joint ,base ,pearl ,harbor-,hickam#cj1jjj1jjj ,kansas,fort ,riley#be1ghj1jjj ,maryland,national ,security ,agency-,washington1 ,fort ,meade#bc1caj1jjj ,texas,fort ,hood#ca1ejj1jjj ,u4,s4 ,army ,reserve ,center1 ,conroe#i1fjj1jjj ,virginia,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency ,campus ,east1 ,fort ,belvoir#a1ajj1jjj ,naval ,support ,activity ,hampton ,roads#bf1hhj1jjj 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 ,djibouti,camp ,lemonnier #bh1hjj1jjj ,japan,kadena ,air ,base#ghj1jjj ,kuwait,camp ,arifjan#bf1hej1jjj #bdjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 defense agencies 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 for military construction1 land acquisition1 and military family housing functions of the ,department of ,defense 7other than the military departments71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 7b7 ,limitation on total cost of construction projects ,notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section #bhec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other cost variation authorized by law1 the total cost of all projects carried out under section #bdja of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bdjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahag71 the authorization set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #bdja7;b7 of that ,act 7#aca ,stat4 #ahbi71 for the projects specified in that table shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbc1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbd1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,extension of #bjah ,project ,authorizations ,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount ,japan,iwakuni ,construct ,bulk ,storage ,tanks ,,ph #acj1hjj1jjj ,puerto ,rico,u,s,c,g ,station2 ,punta ,borinquen,ramey ,unit ,school ,replacement#fa1jga1jjj ,,xxv ,international ,programs ,subtitle ,a--,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program ,sec4 #beja4 ,authorized ,,nato construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bejb4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,,nato4 ,subtitle ,b--,host ,country ,in-,kind ,contributions ,sec4 #beaa4 ,republic of ,korea funded construction projects4 ,sec4 #beab4 ,repeal of authorized approach to certain construction project4 ,a ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program #beja4 ,authorized ,,nato construction and land acquisition projects ,the ,secretary of ,defense may make contributions for the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program as provided in section #bhjf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in an amount not to exceed the sum of the amount authorized to be appropriated for this purpose in section #bejb and the amount collected from the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization as a result of construction previously financed by the ,united ,states4 #bejb4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,,nato ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 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 ,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 ,humphreys,quartermaster ,laundry_/,dry ,cleaner ,facility#bd1jjj1jjj ,army,camp ,humphreys,m,i,l,v,a,n ,,connex ,storage ,yard#bj1jjj1jjj ,navy,camp ,mujuk,replace ,ordnance ,storage ,magazines#aej1jjj1jjj ,navy,fleet ,activities ,chinhae,water ,treatment ,plant ,relocation#f1jjj1jjj ,air ,force,gimhae ,air ,base,refueling ,vehicle ,shop#h1hjj1jjj ,air ,force,osan ,air ,base,combined ,air and ,space ,operations ,intelligence ,center#cjf1jjj1jjj ,air ,force,osan ,air ,base,upgrade ,electrical ,distribution ,west1 ,phase #cbce1jjj1jjj #beab4 ,repeal of authorized approach to certain construction project ,section #beaa of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bagg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7a7 ,authority to accept projects4--2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b74 ,,xxvi ,guard and ,reserve ,forces ,facilities ,sec4 #bfja4 ,authorized ,army ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjb4 ,authorized ,army ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjc4 ,authorized ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjd4 ,authorized ,air ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfje4 ,authorized ,air ,force ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjf4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,national ,guard and ,reserve4 ,sec4 #bfjg4 ,corrections to authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects4 ,sec4 #bfjh4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects4 #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 or ,territory,location ,amount ,alaska,joint ,base ,elmendorf-,richardson #fc1jjj1jjj ,arkansas,camp ,robinson#i1ejj1jjj ,delaware,river ,road ,training ,site#af1jjj1jjj ,florida,camp ,blanding#bd1gjj1jjj ,gainesville#ba1jjj1jjj ,palm ,coast ,flagler ,,rc ,,fms #iab1jjj1jjj ,hawaii,kalaeloa#bi1jjj1jjj ,indiana,atlanta ,readiness ,center#bj1jjj1jjj ,iowa,west ,des ,moines ,armory#ae1jjj1jjj ,michigan,grayling ,airfield#af1jjj1jjj ,minnesota,new ,ulm ,armory and ,,fms#ag1jjj1jjj ,nevada,harry ,reid ,training ,center#ah1jjj1jjj ,new ,york,glenmore ,,rd ,armory_/,,fms #agag1jjj1jjj ,north ,carolina,mc,leansville ,camp ,burton ,road#ae1jjj1jjj ,oregon ,camp ,umatilla#ad1bdc1jjj ,puerto ,rico,arroyo ,readiness ,center#df1fjb1jjj ,camp ,santiago ,joint ,maneuver ,training ,center#acf1ejj1jjj ,west ,virginia,buckhannon ,brushy ,fork#ad1jjj1jjj ,wyoming,camp ,guernsey #ai1ejj1jjj ,,ts ,,ng ,sheridan#ad1hjj1jjj #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 or ,territory,location,amount ,california ,camp ,pendleton #ac1jjj1jjj ,florida,perrine#df1jjj1jjj ,ohio ,wright-,patterson ,air ,force ,base#af1jjj1jjj ,puerto ,rico,fort ,buchanan #bd1jjj1jjj ,washington ,yakima #bb1jjj1jjj ,wisconsin ,fort ,mc,coy#fd1jjj1jjj #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 military construction projects for the ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve ,state,location,amount ,hawaii,marine ,corps ,base ,kaneohe ,bay #aaf1ifd1jjj ,michigan,marine ,forces ,reserve ,battle ,creek#bg1gjb1jjj ,virginia,marine ,forces ,reserve ,dam ,neck ,virginia ,beach #aa1hef1jjj #bfjd4 ,authorized ,air ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,air ,national ,guard locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,national ,guard ,state,location,amount ,alabama ,montgomery ,regional ,airport#i1bjj1jjj ,arizona,morris ,air ,national ,guard ,base #ab1jjj1jjj ,tucson ,international ,airport#aa1gjj1jjj ,florida,jacksonville ,international ,airport#cj1jjj1jjj ,indiana,fort ,wayne ,international ,airport#af1ejj1jjj ,ohio,rickenbacker ,air ,national ,guard ,base#h1jjj1jjj ,rhode ,island,quonset ,state ,airport#df1jjj1jjj ,tennessee,mc,ghee-,tyson ,airport#ca1jjj1jjj ,west ,virginia,mc,laughlin ,air ,national ,guard ,base#ab1ejj1jjj #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 ,arizona,davis-,monthan ,air ,force ,base#h1jjj1jjj ,mississippi,keesler ,air ,force ,base#aj1jjj1jjj ,oklahoma,tinker ,air ,force ,base#ab1ejj1jjj ,virginia ,langley ,air ,force ,base#aj1ejj1jjj #bfjf4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,national ,guard and ,reserve ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 for the costs of acquisition1 architectural and engineering services1 and construction of facilities for the ,guard and ,reserve ,forces1 and for contributions therefor1 under chapter #ahjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7including the cost of acquisition of land for those facilities71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bfjg4 ,corrections to authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects ,the authorization table in section #bfja of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bagh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the item relating to ,redstone ,arsenal1 ,alabama1 by striking ,redstone ,arsenal and inserting ,huntsville ,readiness ,center2 7#b7 in the item relating to ,jerome ,national ,guard ,armory1 ,idaho1 by striking ,jerome ,national ,guard ,armory and inserting ,jerome ,county ,regional ,site2 7#c7 in the item relating to ,nickell ,memorial ,armory ,topeka1 ,kansas1 by striking ,nickell ,memorial ,armory ,topeka and inserting ,topeka ,forbes ,field2 7#d7 in the item relating to ,lake ,charles ,national ,guard ,readiness ,center1 ,louisiana1 by striking ,lake ,charles ,national ,guard ,readiness ,center and inserting ,lake ,charles ,chennault ,airport ,,ngla2 7#e7 in the item relating to ,camp ,grayling1 ,michigan1 by striking ,camp ,grayling and inserting ,grayling ,airfield2 7#f7 in the item relating to ,butte ,military ,entrance ,testing ,site1 ,montana1 by striking ,butte ,military ,entrance ,testing ,site and inserting ,silver ,bow ,readiness ,center ,land2 7#g7 in the item relating to ,mead ,army ,national ,guard ,readiness ,center1 ,nebraska1 by striking ,mead ,army ,national ,guard ,readiness ,center and inserting ,mead ,,ts_/,,fms #jf_/,utes #jb2 7#h7 in the item relating to ,dickinson ,national ,guard ,armory1 ,north ,dakota1 by striking ,dickinson ,national ,guard ,armory and inserting ,dickinson ,complex2 7#i7 in the item relating to ,bennington ,national ,guard ,armory1 ,vermont1 by striking ,bennington ,national ,guard ,armory and inserting ,bennington2 and 7#aj7 in the item relating to ,camp ,ethan ,allen ,training ,site1 ,vermont1 by striking ,camp ,ethan ,allen ,training ,site and inserting ,national ,guard ,ethan ,allen ,air ,force ,base ,training ,site4 #bfjh4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahag71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #bfjd of that ,act 7#aca ,stat4 #ahcf71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbc1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbd1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjah ,project ,authorizations ,state,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount ,indiana,hulman ,regional ,airport,construct ,small ,arms ,range#h1jjj1jjj ,south ,dakota,joe ,foss ,field,aircraft ,maintenance ,shops#ab1jjj1jjj ,wisconsin,dane ,county ,regional_/,airport ,truax ,field,construct ,small ,arms ,range#h1jjj1jjj ,,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 ,authorization to fund certain demolition and removal activities through ,department of ,defense ,base ,closure ,account4 ,sec4 #bgjc4 ,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 #bjbb1 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 ,authorization to fund certain demolition and removal activities through ,department of ,defense ,base ,closure ,account 7a7 ,in general ,section #bijf7;c77#a7 of the ,defense ,base ,closure and ,realignment ,act of #aiij 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhg note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,to carry out the demolition or removal of any building or structure under the control of the ,secretary of the ,navy that is not designated as historic under a ,federal1 ,state1 or local law and is located on a military installation closed or realigned under a base closure law 7as such term is defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 at which the sampling or remediation of radiologically contaminated materials has been the subject of substantiated allegations of fraud1 without regard to-- 7i7 whether the building or structure is radiologically impacted2 or 7ii7 whether such demolition or removal is carried out1 as part of a response action or otherwise1 under the ,defense ,environmental ,restoration ,program specified in subparagraph 7,a7 or ,,cercla 7as such term is defined in section #bgjj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 4 7b7 ,funding ,the amendment made by this section may only be carried out using funds authorized to be appropriated in the table in section #dfja4 #bgjc4 ,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 ,title ,,xxviii--,military ,construction ,general ,provisions ,subtitle ,a--,military ,construction ,program ,sec4 #bhja4 ,temporary increase of amounts in connection with authority to carry out unspecified minor military construction4 ,sec4 #bhjb4 ,modification of annual locality adjustment of dollar thresholds applicable to unspecified minor military construction authorities4 ,sec4 #bhjc4 ,permanent authority for defense laboratory modernization program4 ,sec4 #bhjd4 ,elimination of sunset of authority to conduct unspecified minor military construction for lab revitalization4 ,sec4 #bhje4 ,military construction projects for innovation1 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4 ,sec4 #bhjf4 ,supervision of large military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhjg4 ,specification of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment as ,chief ,housing ,officer4 ,sec4 #bhjh4 ,clarification of exceptions to limitations on cost variations for military construction projects and military family housing projects4 ,sec4 #bhji4 ,use of operation and maintenance funds for certain construction projects outside the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #bhaj4 ,consideration of installation of integrated solar roofing to improve energy resiliency of military installations4 ,sec4 #bhaa4 ,revision of ,unified ,facilities ,guide ,specifications and ,unified ,facilities ,criteria to include specifications on use of gas insulated switchgear and criteria and specifications on microgrids and microgrid converters4 ,sec4 #bhab4 ,determination and notification relating to ,executive orders that impact cost and scope of work of military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhac4 ,requirement for inclusion of ,department of ,defense ,forms #acia with annual budget submission by ,president4 ,sec4 #bhad4 ,use of integrated project delivery contracts4 ,subtitle ,b--,military ,housing ,reforms ,sec4 #bhba4 ,standardization of military installation ,housing ,requirements and ,market ,analyses4 ,sec4 #bhbb4 ,notice requirement for ,,mhpi ground lease extensions4 ,sec4 #bhbc4 ,annual briefings on military housing privatization projects4 ,sec4 #bhbd4 ,mold inspection of vacant housing units4 ,sec4 #bhbe4 ,implementation of recommendations from audit of medical conditions of residents in privatized military housing4 ,subtitle ,c--,real ,property and ,facilities ,administration ,sec4 #bhca4 ,authorized land and facilities transfer to support contracts with federally funded research and development centers4 ,sec4 #bhcb4 ,limitation on use of funds pending completion of military installation resilience component of master plans for at-risk major military installations4 ,sec4 #bhcc4 ,physical entrances to certain military installations4 ,subtitle ,d--,land ,conveyances ,sec4 #bhda4 ,extension of time frame for land conveyance1 ,sharpe ,army ,depot1 ,lathrop1 ,california4 ,sec4 #bhdb4 ,land conveyance1 ,joint ,base ,charleston1 ,south ,carolina4 ,sec4 #bhdc4 ,land conveyance1 ,naval ,air ,station ,oceana1 ,dam ,neck ,annex1 ,virginia ,beach1 ,virginia4 ,sec4 #bhdd4 ,land exchange1 ,marine ,reserve ,training ,center1 ,omaha1 ,nebraska4 ,sec4 #bhde4 ,land ,conveyance1 ,starkville1 ,mississippi4 ,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous ,studies and ,reports ,sec4 #bhea4 ,study on practices with respect to development of military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bheb4 ,report on capacity of ,department of ,defense to provide survivors of natural disasters with emergency short-term housing4 ,sec4 #bhec4 ,reporting on lead service lines and lead plumbing4 ,sec4 #bhed4 ,briefing on attempts to acquire land near ,united ,states military installations by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,subtitle ,f--,other ,matters ,sec4 #bhfa4 ,required consultation with ,state and local entities for notifications related to the basing decision-making process4 ,sec4 #bhfb4 ,inclusion in ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,pilot ,program of certain projects for ,,rotc training4 ,sec4 #bhfc4 ,inclusion of infrastructure improvements identified in the report on strategic seaports in ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,pilot ,program4 ,sec4 #bhfd4 ,inclusion of certain property for purposes of defense community infrastructure pilot program4 ,sec4 #bhfe4 ,expansion of pilot program on increased use of sustainable building materials in military construction to include locations throughout the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #bhff4 ,basing decision scorecard consistency and transparency4 ,sec4 #bhfg4 ,temporary authority for acceptance and use of funds for certain construction projects in the ,republic of ,korea4 ,sec4 #bhfh4 ,repeal of requirement for ,interagency ,coordination ,group of ,inspectors ,general for ,guam ,realignment4 ,sec4 #bhfi4 ,lease or use agreement for category #c subterranean training facility4 ,sec4 #bhgj4 ,limitation on use of funds for closure of combat readiness training centers4 ,sec4 #bhga4 ,required investments in improving child development centers4 ,sec4 #bhgb4 ,interagency ,regional ,coordinator for ,resilience ,pilot ,project4 ,sec4 #bhgc4 ,access to military installations for ,homeland ,security ,investigations personnel in ,guam4 ,sec4 #bhgd4 ,prohibition on joint use of ,homestead ,air ,reserve ,base with civil aviation4 ,sec4 #bhge4 ,electrical charging capability construction requirements relating to parking for ,federal ,government motor vehicles4 ,a ,military ,construction ,program #bhja4 ,temporary increase of amounts in connection with authority to carry out unspecified minor military construction ,for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #a1 #bjbe1 section #bhje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be applied and administered-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by substituting #i1jjj1jjj for #f1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by substituting #d1jjj1jjj for #b1jjj1jjj2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by substituting #i1jjj1jjj for #f1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by substituting #i1jjj1jjj for #f1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by substituting #i1jjj1jjj for #f1jjj1jjj2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f77#a71 by substituting #ad1jjj1jjj for #aj1jjj1jjj4 #bhjb4 ,modification of annual locality adjustment of dollar thresholds applicable to unspecified minor military construction authorities ,section #bhje7;f77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking or the ,commonwealth and inserting ,wake ,island1 the ,commonwealth2 and 7#b7 by inserting 1 or a former ,united ,states ,trust ,territory now in a ,compact of ,free ,association with the ,united ,states after ,mariana ,islands4 #bhjc4 ,permanent authority for defense laboratory modernization program 7a7 ,in general ,section #bhje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,defense laboratory modernization program 7#a7 ,using amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,defense for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 the ,secretary of ,defense may fund a military construction project described in paragraph 7#d7 at any of the following3 7,a7 ,a ,department of ,defense science and technology reinvention laboratory 7as designated under section #daba7;b7 of this title74 7,b7 ,a ,department of ,defense federally funded research and development center that functions primarily as a research laboratory4 7,c7 ,a ,department of ,defense facility in support of a technology development program that is consistent with the fielding of offset technologies as described in section #bah of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note #dhaa74 7,d7 ,a ,department of ,defense research1 development1 test1 and evaluation facility that is not designated as a science and technology reinvention laboratory1 but nonetheless is involved with developmental test and evaluation4 7#b7 ,subject to the condition that a military construction project under paragraph 7#a7 be authorized in a ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act1 the authority to carry out the military construction project includes authority for-- 7,a7 surveys1 site preparation1 and advanced planning and design2 7,b7 acquisition1 conversion1 rehabilitation1 and installation of facilities2 7,c7 acquisition and installation of equipment and appurtenances integral to the project2 acquisition and installation of supporting facilities 7including utilities7 and appurtenances incident to the project2 and 7,d7 planning1 supervision1 administration1 and overhead expenses incident to the project4 7#c7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include military construction projects proposed to be carried out under paragraph 7#a7 in the budget justification documents for the ,department of ,defense submitted to ,congress in connection with the budget for a fiscal year submitted under #aaje of title #ca4 7,b7 ,not less than #ad days prior to the first obligation of funds described in paragraph 7#a7 for a military construction project to be carried out under such paragraph1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification providing an updated construction description1 cost1 and schedule for the project and any other matters regarding the project as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#d7 ,the authority provided by paragraph 7#a7 to fund military construction projects using amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation is limited to military construction projects that the ,secretary of ,defense1 in the budget justification documents exhibits submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#c77;,a71 determines-- 7,a7 will support research and development activities at laboratories described in paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 will establish facilities that will have significant potential for use by entities outside the ,department of ,defense1 including universities1 industrial partners1 and other ,federal agencies2 7,c7 are endorsed for funding by more than one military department or ,defense ,agency2 and 7,d7 cannot be fully funded within the thresholds otherwise specified in this section4 7#e7 ,the maximum amount of funds appropriated or otherwise made available for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation that may be obligated in any fiscal year for military construction projects under paragraph 7#a7 is #aej1jjj1jjj4 7#f7 7,a7 ,in addition to the authority provided to the ,secretary of ,defense under paragraph 7#a7 to use amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation for a military construction project referred to in such subsection1 the ,secretary of the military department concerned may use amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation to obtain architectural and engineering services and to carry out construction design in connection with such a project4 7,b7 ,in the case of architectural and engineering services and construction design to be undertaken under this paragraph for which the estimated cost exceeds #a1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary concerned shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress of the scope of the proposed project and the estimated cost of such services before the initial obligation of funds for such services4 ,the ,secretary may then obligate funds for such services only after the end of the #ad-;day period beginning on the date on which the notification is received by the committees in an electronic medium pursuant to section #dhj of this title4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,subsection 7g7 of section #bhje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall apply with respect only to amounts appropriated after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,conforming repeal ,section #bhjc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #daba7 is repealed4 #bhjd4 ,elimination of sunset of authority to conduct unspecified minor military construction for lab revitalization ,section #bhje7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by striking paragraph 7#e74 #bhje4 ,military construction projects for innovation1 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bhji the following new section3 #bhaj4 ,military construction projects for innovation1 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation 7a7 ,project authorization required ,the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out such military construction projects for innovation1 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation as are authorized by law1 using funds appropriated or otherwise made available for that purpose4 7b7 ,submission of project proposals ,as part of the defense budget materials for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include the following information for each military construction project covered by subsection 7a73 7#a7 ,the project title4 7#b7 ,the location of the project4 7#c7 ,a brief description of the scope of work4 7#d7 ,a completed ,department of ,defense ,form #acia budget justification that includes the original project cost estimate4 7#e7 ,a current working cost estimate1 if different that the cost estimate contained in such ,form #acia4 7#f7 ,such other information as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,budget justification display ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include with the defense budget materials for each fiscal year a consolidated budget justification display that individually identifies each military construction project covered by subsection 7a7 and the amount requested for such project for such fiscal year4 7d7 ,application to military construction projects ,this section shall apply to military construction projects covered by subsection 7a7 for which a ,department of ,defense ,form #acia is submitted to the appropriate committees of ,congress in connection with the budget of the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbc and thereafter4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bhji the following new item3 #bhaj4 ,military construction projects for innovation1 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4 4 #bhjf4 ,supervision of large military construction projects 7a7 ,supervision of large military construction projects ,section #bhea 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 subsection3 7d7 ,report on supervision of large military construction projects ,before the award of a contract of a value greater than #ejj1jjj1jjj in connection with a military construction project1 the individual directing and supervising such military construction project under subsection 7a7 or the individual designated pursuant to subsection 7b7 7as applicable7 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the intended supervision1 inspection1 and overhead plan to manage such military construction project4 ,each such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a determination of the overall funding intended to manage the supervision1 inspection1 and overhead of the military construction project4 7#b7 ,an assessment of whether a ,department of ,defense ,field ,activity directly reporting to such individual should be established4 7#c7 ,a description of the quality assurance approach to the military construction project4 7#d7 ,the independent cost estimate described in section #cbba7;b77#f77;,a7 of this title4 7#e7 ,the overall staffing approach to oversee the military construction project for each year of the contract term4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment to duties of the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation ,section #cbba7;b77#f77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and at the end2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7v7 any decision to enter into a contract in connection with a military construction project of a value greater than #ejj1jjj1jjj2 and 4 7c7 ,applicability ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall apply to contracts entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bhjg4 ,specification of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment as ,chief ,housing ,officer ,subsection 7a7 of section #bhea;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall serve as the ,chief ,housing ,officer1 who shall oversee family housing and military unaccompanied housing under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense or acquired or constructed under subchapter ,,iv of this chapter 7in this section referred to as covered housing units74 4 #bhjh4 ,clarification of exceptions to limitations on cost variations for military construction projects and military family housing projects ,subparagraph 7,d7 of section #bhec7;c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,d7 ,the ,secretary concerned may not use the authority provided by subparagraph 7,a7 to waive the cost limitation applicable to a military construction project with a total authorized cost greater than #ejj1jjj1jjj or a military family housing project with a total authorized cost greater than #ejj1jjj1jjj if that waiver would increase the project cost by more than #ej percent of the total authorized cost of the project4 4 #bhji4 ,use of operation and maintenance funds for certain construction projects outside the ,united ,states 7a7 ,permanent authority ,section #bhjh of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #ajh-acf2 #aag ,stat4 #agbc71 as most recently amended by section #bhjf of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #baij71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking 1 inside the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command or certain countries in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command12 7,b7 by inserting outside the ,united ,states after construction project2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 1 unless the military installation is located in ,afghanistan1 for which projects using this authority may be carried out at installations deemed as supporting a long-term presence2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting subsection 7d72 7#b7 by striking subsection 7e72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 and 7g7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated1 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting subsection 7d72 and 7#e7 by striking subsections 7h7 and 7i74 7c7 ,clerical amendments ,such section is further amended as follows3 7#a7 ,the section heading for such section is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,temporary1 limited authority and inserting ,authority 2 and 7,b7 by inserting certain before construction projects4 7#b7 ,the subsection heading for subsection 7a7 of such section is amended by striking ,temporary authority and inserting ,in general4 7d7 ,classification ,the ,law ,revision ,counsel is directed to classify section #bhjh of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #ajh-acf2 #aag ,stat4 #agbc71 as amended by subsection 7a71 as a note following section #bhjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhaj4 ,consideration of installation of integrated solar roofing to improve energy resiliency of military installations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall amend the ,unified ,facilities ,criteria_/,do,d ,building ,code 7,,ufc #a-bjj-ja7 to require that planning and design for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states include consideration of the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of installing integrated solar roofing as part of the project1 for the purpose of-- 7#a7 promoting on-installation energy security and energy resilience2 7#b7 providing grid support to avoid energy disruptions2 and 7#c7 facilitating implementation and greater use of the authority provided by subsection 7h7 of section #biaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhaa4 ,revision of ,unified ,facilities ,guide ,specifications and ,unified ,facilities ,criteria to include specifications on use of gas insulated switchgear and criteria and specifications on microgrids and microgrid converters 7a7 ,gas insulated switchgear ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall modify the ,unified ,facilities ,guide ,specifications to include a distinct specification for medium voltage gas insulated switchgear4 7b7 ,microgrids ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall-- 7#a7 modify the ,unified ,facilities ,criteria to include criteria for microgrids2 and 7#b7 modify the ,unified ,facilities ,guide ,specifications to include specifications for microgrids and microgrid controllers4 #bhab4 ,determination and notification relating to ,executive orders that impact cost and scope of work of military construction projects 7a7 ,determination and update of form #acia ,not later than #cj days after the date on which an ,executive order is signed by the ,president1 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7#a7 determine whether implementation of the ,executive order would cause a cost or scope of work variation for a military construction project under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned2 7#b7 assess the potential for life-cycle cost savings associated with implementation of the ,executive order for such a project2 and 7#c7 update the ,department of ,defense ,form #acia for each such project that has not been submitted for congressional consideration1 where such implementation would affect such cost or scope of work variation1 including-- 7,a7 projects to be commenced in the next fiscal year beginning after the date on which the ,executive order was signed2 and 7,b7 projects covered by the future-years defense program submitted under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,notification to ,congress ,not later than #aj days after determining under subsection 7a77#a7 that implementation of an ,executive order would cause a cost or scope of work variation for a military construction project1 the ,secretary concerned shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report indicating the estimated cost increases1 scope of work increases1 life-cycle costs1 and any other impacts of such implementation4 7c7 ,certification ,along with the submission to ,congress of the budget of the ,president for a fiscal year under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 each ,secretary concerned shall certify to ,congress that each ,department of ,defense ,form #acia provided to ,congress for that fiscal year for a military construction project has been updated with any cost or scope of work variation specified in subsection 7a77#a7 with respect to an ,executive order signed during the four-year period preceding such certification1 including an indication of any cost increases for such project that is directly attributable to such ,executive order4 7d7 ,secretary concerned defined ,in this section1 the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhac4 ,requirement for inclusion of ,department of ,defense ,forms #acia with annual budget submission by ,president ,concurrently with the submission to ,congress by the ,president of the annual budget of the ,department of ,defense for a fiscal year under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,president shall include each ,department of ,defense ,form #acia1 or successor similar form1 for a military construction project to be carried out during that fiscal year4 #bhad4 ,use of integrated project delivery contracts 7a7 ,in general ,in fiscal year #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,army1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall each enter into at least one integrated project delivery contract for the delivery of a military construction project4 7b7 ,integrated project delivery contract defined ,in this section1 the term integrated project delivery contract means a single contract for the delivery of a whole project that-- 7#a7 includes1 at a minimum1 the ,secretary concerned1 builder1 and architect-engineer as parties that are subject to the terms of the contract2 7#b7 aligns the interests of all the parties to the contract with respect to the project costs and project outcomes2 and 7#c7 includes processes to ensure transparency and collaboration among all parties to the contract relating to project costs and project outcomes4 ,b ,military ,housing ,reforms #bhba4 ,standardization of military installation ,housing ,requirements and ,market ,analyses 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bhcf the following new section3 #bhcg4 ,housing ,requirements and ,market ,analysis 7a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once every five years and in accordance with the requirements of this section1 the ,secretary concerned shall conduct a ,housing ,requirements and ,market ,analysis 7in this section referred to as an ,,hrma7 for each military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned that is located in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,prioritization of installations 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary concerned shall prioritize the conduct of ,h,r,m,as for military installations-- 7,a7 for which an ,,hrma has not been conducted during the five-year period preceding the date of the enactment of this section2 or 7,b7 in locations with housing shortages4 7#b7 ,existing #e-year requirement ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to a military department that required an ,,hrma to be conducted for each military installation not less frequently than once every five years before the date of the enactment of this section4 7c7 ,submittal to ,congress ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include with the budget materials for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbd and each subsequent fiscal year 7as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 a list of the military installations for which the ,secretary concerned plans to conduct an ,,hrma during the fiscal year covered by such budget materials4 7d7 ,housing ,requirements and ,market ,analysis ,the term ,housing ,requirements and ,market ,analysisor ,,hrma means1 with respect to a military installation1 a structured analytical process under which an assessment is made of both the suitability and availability of the private sector rental housing market using assumed specific standards related to affordability1 location1 features1 physical condition1 and the housing requirements of the total military population of such installation4 4 7b7 ,time frame 7#a7 ,in general ,during each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg1 the ,secretary concerned shall conduct an ,,hrma for #bj percent of the military installations under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned located in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,submittal of information to ,congress ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary concerned shall submit to the congressional defense committees a list of military installations for which the ,secretary concerned plans to conduct an ,,hrma during fiscal year #bjbc4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,,hrma means1 with respect to a military installation1 a structured analytical process under which an assessment is made of both the suitability and availability of the private sector rental housing market using assumed specific standards related to affordability1 location1 features1 physical condition1 and the housing requirements of the total military population of such installation4 7#b7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhbb4 ,notice requirement for ,,mhpi ground lease extensions ,section #bhgh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,notice of lease extensions 7#a7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall provide to the congressional defense committees notice in writing and a briefing-- 7,a7 not later than #fj days after beginning negotiations with a lessor for the extension of the term of any ground lease of property or facilities under this section2 and 7,b7 not later than #ij days before extending the term of any ground lease of property or facilities under this section4 7#b7 ,a notice and briefing required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,a description of any material differences between the extended ground lease and the original ground lease1 including with respect to-- 7i7 the length of the term of the lease1 as extended2 and 7ii7 any new provisions that materially affect the rights and responsibilities of the ground lessor or the ground lessee under the original ground lease4 7,b7 ,the number of housing units or facilities subject to the ground lease that1 during the lease extension1 are to be-- 7i7 constructed2 7ii7 demolished2 or 7iii7 renovated4 7,c7 ,the source of any additional financing the lessor has obtained1 or intends to obtain1 during the term of the ground lease extension that will be used for the development of the property or facilities subject to the ground lease4 7,d7 ,the following information1 displayed annually1 for the five-year period preceding the date of the notice and briefing3 7i7 ,the debt-to-net operating income ratio for the property or facility subject to the ground lease4 7ii7 ,the occupancy rates for the housing units subject to the ground lease4 7iii7 ,an report on maintenance response times and completion of maintenance requests for the housing units subject to the ground lease4 7iv7 ,the occupancy rates and debt-to-net operating income ratios of any other military privatized housing initiative projects managed by a company that controls1 or that is under common control with1 the ground lessee entering into the lease extension4 4 #bhbc4 ,annual briefings on military housing privatization projects ,section #bhhd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,annual briefings ,not later than ,february #a of each year1 each ,secretary concerned shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on military housing privatization projects under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 ,such briefing shall include1 for the #ab-month period preceding the date of the briefing1 each of the following3 7#a7 ,the information described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ad7 of subsection 7c7 with respect to all military housing privatization projects under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,a review of any such project that is expected to require the restructuring of a loan1 including any public or private loan4 7#c7 ,for any such project expected to require restructuring1 a timeline for when such restructuring is expected to occur4 7#d7 ,such other information as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 4 #bhbd4 ,mold inspection of vacant housing units ,section #bhia;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection 7e73 7e7 ,requirements for ,secretary concerned ,the ,secretary concerned shall be responsible for-- 7#a7 providing for a mold inspection of each vacant housing unit before any new tenant moves into the unit2 and 7#b7 providing to the new tenant the results of the inspection4 4 #bhbe4 ,implementation of recommendations from audit of medical conditions of residents in privatized military housing ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement the recommendations contained in the report of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense published on ,april #a1 #bjbb1 and titled ,audit of ,medical ,conditions of ,residents in ,privatized ,military ,housing 7,,dodig-#bjbb-jgh74 ,c ,real ,property and ,facilities ,administration #bhca4 ,authorized land and facilities transfer to support contracts with federally funded research and development centers 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #aei of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bffh;a the following new section3 #bffi4 ,transfer of land and facilities to support contracts with federally funded research and development centers 7a7 ,lease of land1 facilities1 and improvements 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of a military department may lease1 for no consideration1 land1 facilities1 infrastructure1 and improvements to a covered ,,ffrdc if the lease is to further the purposes of a contract between the ,department of ,defense and the covered ,,ffrdc4 7#b7 ,a lease entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on the earlier of the following dates3 7,a7 ,the date that is #ej years after the date on which the ,secretary enters into the lease4 7,b7 ,the date of the termination or non-renewal of the contract between the ,department of ,defense and the covered ,,ffrdc related to the lease4 7b7 ,conveyance of facilities and improvements 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of a military department may convey1 for no consideration1 ownership of facilities and improvements located on land leased to a covered ,,ffrdc to further the purposes of a contract between the ,department of ,defense and the covered ,,ffrdc4 7#b7 ,the ownership of any facilities and improvements conveyed by the ,secretary of a military department or any improvements made to the leased land by the covered ,,ffrdc under this subsection shall1 as determined by the ,secretary of a military department1 revert or transfer to the ,united ,states upon the termination or non-renewal of the underlying land lease4 7#c7 ,any facilities and improvements conveyed by the ,secretary of a military department shall be demolished by the covered ,,ffdrc as determined by such ,secretary4 7c7 ,construction standards ,a lease entered into under this section may provide that any facilities constructed on the leased land may be constructed using commercial standards in a manner that provides force protection safeguards appropriate to the activities conducted in1 and the location of1 such facilities4 7d7 ,inapplicability of certain property management laws 7#a7 ,the conveyance or lease of property or facilities1 improvements1 and infrastructure under this section shall not be subject to the following provisions of law3 7,a7 ,section #bffg of this title4 7,b7 ,section #acjb of title #dj4 7,c7 ,section #eja of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadaa74 7#b7 ,sections #bffb and #bhjb of this title shall not apply to any improvements or facilities constructed by the covered ,,ffrdc on land leased or conveyed to a covered ,,ffrdc described in subsection 7a7 or 7b74 7e7 ,competitive procedures for selection of certain lessees2 exception ,if a proposed lease under this section is with respect to a covered ,,ffrdc1 the use of competitive procedures for the selection of the lessee is not required and the provisions of chapter #cc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 or chapter #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the related provisions of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation shall not apply4 7f7 ,covered ,,ffrdc defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,,ffrdc means a federally funded research and development center that is sponsored by1 and has entered into a contract with1 the ,department of ,defense4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #aei of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bffh;a and inserting the following new item3 #bffi4 ,transfer of land and facilities to support contracts with federally funded research and development centers4 4 #bhcb4 ,limitation on use of funds pending completion of military installation resilience component of master plans for at-risk major military installations ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for administration and service-wide activities1 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which each ,secretary of a military department has satisfied the requirements of section #bhcc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhfd note74 #bhcc4 ,physical entrances to certain military installations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that1 to the extent practicable that-- 7#a7 each military installation in the ,united ,states has a designated main entrance that1 at all times1 is manned by at least one member of the ,armed ,forces or civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 the location of each such designated main entrance is published on a publicly accessible internet website of the ,department2 7#c7 in the case of a military installation in the ,united ,states that has any additional entrance designated for commercial deliveries to the military installation1 the location of such entrance 7and any applicable days or hours of operation for such entrance7 is published on the same internet website as the website referred to in paragraph 7#b72 and 7#d7 the information required to be published on the internet website under paragraph 7#b7 is reviewed and1 as necessary1 updated on a basis that is not less frequent than annually4 ,d ,land ,conveyances #bhda4 ,extension of time frame for land conveyance1 ,sharpe ,army ,depot1 ,lathrop1 ,california ,section #bhcc7;g7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc7 is amended by striking one year and inserting three years4 #bhdb4 ,land conveyance1 ,joint ,base ,charleston1 ,south ,carolina 7a7 ,conveyance authorized ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 may convey to the ,city of ,north ,charleston1 ,south ,carolina 7in this section referred to as the ,city7 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to a parcel of real property1 including any improvements thereon1 consisting of approximately #bf acres known as the ,old ,navy ,yard at ,joint ,base ,charleston1 ,south ,carolina1 for the purpose of permitting the ,city to use the property for economic development4 7b7 ,consideration 7#a7 ,in general ,as consideration for the conveyance under subsection 7a71 the ,city shall pay to the ,secretary an amount equal to not less than the fair market value1 as determined by the ,secretary1 based on an appraisal of the property to be conveyed under such subsection1 which may consist of cash payment1 in-kind consideration as described under paragraph 7#c71 or a combination thereof4 7#b7 ,sufficiency of consideration 7,a7 ,in general ,consideration paid to the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in an amount sufficient1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to provide replacement space for1 and for the relocation of1 any personnel1 furniture1 fixtures1 equipment1 and personal property of any kind belonging to any military department located upon the property to be conveyed under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,completion prior to conveyance ,any cash consideration shall be paid in full and any in-kind consideration shall be complete1 useable1 and delivered to the satisfaction of the ,secretary at or prior to the conveyance under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,in-kind consideration ,in-kind consideration provided by the ,city under paragraph 7#a7 may include the acquisition1 construction1 provision1 improvement1 maintenance1 repair1 or restoration 7including environmental restoration71 or combination thereof1 of any facilities or infrastructure with proximity to ,joint ,base ,charleston ,weapons ,station 7,south ,annex7 and located on ,joint ,base ,charleston1 that the ,secretary considers acceptable4 7#d7 ,treatment of cash consideration received ,any cash consideration received by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall be deposited in the special account in the ,treasury under subparagraph 7,a7 of section #egb7;b77#e7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and shall be available in accordance with subparagraph 7,b77ii7 of such section4 7c7 ,payment of costs of conveyance 7#a7 ,payment required 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may require the ,city to cover all costs to be incurred by the ,secretary1 or to reimburse the ,secretary for costs incurred by the ,secretary1 to carry out the conveyance under subsection 7a71 including survey costs1 appraisal costs1 costs related to environmental documentation1 and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance4 7,b7 ,refund of amounts ,if amounts paid by the ,city to the ,secretary in advance exceed the costs actually incurred by the ,secretary to carry out the conveyance under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall refund the excess amount to the ,city4 7#b7 ,treatment of amounts received ,amounts received under paragraph 7#a7 as reimbursement for costs incurred by the ,secretary to carry out the conveyance 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 conveyance 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 to the same conditions and limitations1 as amounts in such fund or account4 7d7 ,description of property ,the exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary4 7e7 ,condition of conveyance ,the conveyance under subsection 7a7 shall be subject to all valid existing rights and the ,city shall accept the property 7and any improvements thereon7 in its condition at the time of the conveyance 7commonly known as a conveyance as is74 7f7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7g7 ,old ,navy ,yard defined ,in this section1 the term ,old ,navy ,yard includes the facilities used by the ,naval ,information ,warfare ,center ,atlantic1 including buildings #afjb1 #afjc1 #afci1 #afdh1 and such other facilities1 infrastructure1 and land along or near the ,cooper ,river waterfront at ,joint ,base ,charleston as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 #bhdc4 ,land conveyance1 ,naval ,air ,station ,oceana1 ,dam ,neck ,annex1 ,virginia ,beach1 ,virginia 7a7 ,conveyance authorized ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may convey to the ,hampton ,roads ,sanitation ,district 7in this section referred to as the ,,hrsd7 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to a parcel of installation real property1 including any improvements thereon1 consisting of approximately #g4i acres located at ,naval ,air ,station ,oceana in ,dam ,neck ,annex1 ,virginia ,beach1 ,virginia4 ,the ,secretary may void any land use restrictions associated with the property to be conveyed under this subsection4 7b7 ,consideration 7#a7 ,amount and determination ,as consideration for the conveyance under subsection 7a71 the ,,hrsd shall pay to the ,secretary of the ,navy an amount that is not less than the fair market value of the property conveyed1 as determined by the ,secretary4 ,such determination of fair market value shall be final4 ,in lieu of all or a portion of cash payment of consideration1 the ,secretary may accept in-kind consideration4 7#b7 ,treatment of cash consideration ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall deposit any cash payment received under paragraph 7#a7 in the special account in the ,treasury established for the ,secretary of the ,navy under of paragraph 7#a7 of section #bffg7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,the entire amount deposited shall be available for use in accordance with subparagraph 7,d7 of such paragraph4 7c7 ,payment of costs of conveyance 7#a7 ,payment required ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall require the ,,hrsd to cover costs to be incurred by the ,secretary1 or to reimburse the ,secretary for costs incurred by the ,secretary1 to carry out the conveyance under subsection 7a71 including survey costs1 costs related to environmental documentation1 and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance4 ,if amounts are collected in advance of the ,secretary incurring the actual costs1 and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the ,secretary to carry out the conveyance1 the ,secretary shall refund the excess amount to the ,,hrsd4 7#b7 ,treatment of amounts received ,amounts received as reimbursement under paragraph 7#a7 shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover those costs incurred by the ,secretary in carrying out the conveyance4 ,amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account and shall be available for the same purposes1 and subject to the same conditions and limitations1 as amounts in such fund or account4 7d7 ,description of property ,the exact acreage and legal description of the parcel of real property to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary of the ,navy4 7e7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 #bhdd4 ,land exchange1 ,marine ,reserve ,training ,center1 ,omaha1 ,nebraska 7a7 ,land exchange authorized ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may convey to the ,metropolitan ,community ,college ,area1 a political subdivision of the ,state of ,nebraska 7in this section referred to as the ,college71 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to a parcel of real property1 including improvements thereon1 known as the ,marine ,reserve ,training ,center in ,omaha1 ,nebraska4 7b7 ,consideration ,as consideration for the conveyance under subsection 7a71 the ,college shall convey to the ,secretary of the ,navy real property interests1 either adjacent or proximate1 to ,offutt ,air ,force ,base1 ,nebraska4 7c7 ,land exchange agreement ,the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,college may enter into a land exchange agreement to implement this section4 7d7 ,valuation ,the value of each property interest to be exchanged by the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,college described in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall be determined-- 7#a7 by an independent appraiser selected by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 in accordance with the ,uniform ,appraisal ,standards for ,federal ,land ,acquisitions and the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice4 7e7 ,cash equalization payments 7#a7 ,to the ,secretary ,if the value of the property interests described in subsection 7a7 is greater than the value of the property interests described in subsection 7b71 the values shall be equalized through either of the following or a combination thereof3 7,a7 ,a cash equalization payment from the ,college to the ,department of the ,navy4 7,b7 ,in-kind consideration provided by the ,college1 which may include the acquisition1 construction1 provision1 improvement1 maintenance1 repair1 or restoration 7including environmental restoration71 or combination thereof1 of any facilities or infrastructure1 or delivery of services relating to the needs of ,marine ,corps ,reserve ,training ,center ,omaha4 7#b7 ,no equalization ,if the value of the property interests described in subsection 7b7 is greater than the value of the property interests described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may not make a cash equalization payment to equalize the values4 7f7 ,payment of costs of conveyance 7#a7 ,payment required ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall require the ,college to pay all costs to be incurred by the ,secretary to carry out the exchange of property interests under this section1 including such costs related to land survey1 environmental documentation1 real estate due diligence such as appraisals1 and any other administrative costs related to the exchange of property interests1 including costs incurred preparing and executing a land exchange agreement authorized under subsection 7c74 ,if amounts are collected from the ,college in advance of the ,secretary incurring the actual costs and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the ,secretary to carry out the exchange of property interests1 the ,secretary shall refund the excess amount to the ,college4 7#b7 ,treatment of amounts received ,amounts received by the ,secretary of the ,navy under paragraph 7#a7 shall be used in accordance with section #bfie7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7g7 ,description of property ,the exact acreage and legal description of the property interests to be exchanged under this section shall be determined by surveys that are satisfactory to the ,secretary of the ,navy4 7h7 ,conveyance agreement ,the exchange of real property interests under this section shall be accomplished using an appropriate legal instrument and upon terms and conditions mutually satisfactory to the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,college1 including such additional terms and conditions as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7i7 ,exemption from screening requirements for additional ,federal use ,the authority under this section is exempt from the screening process required under section #bfif7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhde4 ,land ,conveyance1 ,starkville1 ,mississippi 7a7 ,conveyance authorized ,the ,secretary of the ,army 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 may convey to the ,city of ,starkville1 ,mississippi 7in this section referred to as the ,city71 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to a parcel of real property1 including improvements thereon1 consisting of approximately five acres1 located at #cdc ,highway #ab1 ,starkville1 ,mississippi #cigei1 to be used for economic development purposes4 7b7 ,consideration 7#a7 ,in general ,as consideration for the conveyance of property under subsection 7a71 the ,city shall pay to the ,united ,states an amount equal to the fair market value of the property to be conveyed4 ,the ,secretary shall determine the fair market value of the property using an independent appraisal based on the highest and best use of the property4 7#b7 ,determination of fair market value ,the ,secretary shall determine the fair market value of the property to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 using an independent appraisal based on the highest and best use of the property4 7#c7 ,treatment of consideration received ,consideration received under paragraph 7#a7 shall be deposited in the special account in the ,treasury established under subsection 7b7 of section #egb of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and shall be available in accordance with paragraph 7#e77;,b7 of such subsection4 7c7 ,payment of costs of conveyance 7#a7 ,payment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may require the ,city to cover all costs 7except costs for environmental remediation of the property under the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation and ,liability ,act #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq477 to be incurred by the ,secretary1 or to reimburse the ,secretary for costs incurred by the ,secretary1 to carry out the conveyance under subsection 7a71 including survey costs1 costs for environmental documentation1 and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance4 7,b7 ,refund ,if amounts are collected from the ,city under subparagraph 7,a7 in advance of the ,secretary incurring the actual costs1 and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the ,secretary to carry out the conveyance under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall refund the excess amount to the ,city4 7#b7 ,treatment of amounts received ,amounts received under paragraph 7#a7 as reimbursement for costs incurred by the ,secretary to carry out the conveyance 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 conveyance1 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 7d7 ,description of property ,the exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary4 7e7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 ,e ,miscellaneous ,studies and ,reports #bhea4 ,study on practices with respect to development of military construction projects 7a7 ,study required ,not later than #ij 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 a study on the practices of the ,department of ,defense with respect to the development of military construction projects4 7b7 ,elements ,an agreement under subsection 7a7 shall specify that the study conducted pursuant to the agreement shall address each of the following3 7#a7 ,practices with respect to adoption of ,unified ,facilities ,criteria changes and the inclusion of such changes into advanced planning1 ,department of ,defense ,form #acia documentation1 and planning and design4 7#b7 ,practices with respect to how sustainable materials1 such as mass timber and low carbon concrete1 are assessed and included in advanced planning1 ,department of ,defense ,form #acia documentation1 and planning and design4 7#c7 ,barriers to incorporating innovative techniques1 including #c;,d printed building techniques4 7#d7 ,whether the ,strategic ,environmental ,research and ,development ,program 7established under section #bija of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 or the ,environmental ,security ,technology ,certification ,program could be used to validate such sustainable materials and innovative techniques to encourage the use of such sustainable materials and innovative techniques by the ,army ,corps of ,engineers and the ,naval ,facilities ,engineering ,systems ,command4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the completion of the study described in this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study4 #bheb4 ,report on capacity of ,department of ,defense to provide survivors of natural disasters with emergency short-term housing ,not later than #bbj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report analyzing the capacity of the ,department of ,defense to provide survivors of natural disasters with emergency short-term housing4 #bhec4 ,reporting on lead service lines and lead plumbing 7a7 ,initial report ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbe1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a list of military installations 7including ,government-owned family housing facilities71 military housing1 and privatized military housing projects that1 as of the date of the report1 are being serviced by lead service lines or lead plumbing for the purposes of receiving drinking water2 7#b7 an evaluation of whether military installations and privatized military housing projects are in compliance with the ,lead and ,copper ,rule and1 to the extent that such installations and projects are not in compliance1 an identification of-- 7,a7 the name and location of each such installation or project that is not in compliance2 and 7,b7 the timeline and plan for bringing each such installation or project into compliance2 and 7#c7 an identification of steps and resources needed to remove any remaining lead plumbing from military installations and housing4 7b7 ,inclusion of information in annual report ,if1 after reviewing the initial report required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense finds that any military installation or privatized family housing project is not in compliance with the ,lead and ,copper ,rule1 the ,secretary shall include in the annual report on defense environmental programs required under section #bgaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each year after the year in which the initial report is submitted1 an update on the efforts of the ,secretary1 including negotiations with privatized military family housing providers1 to fully comply with the ,lead and ,copper ,rule4 #bhed4 ,briefing on attempts to acquire land near ,united ,states military installations by the ,people's ,republic of ,china ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in consultation with the head of the ,department of the ,air ,force ,office of ,special ,investigations1 shall provide a briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives not later than ,june #a1 #bjbc1 that details-- 7#a7 attempts by the ,people's ,republic of ,china to acquire land that is located in close proximity 7as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense7 to a ,united ,states military installation2 and 7#b7 ongoing ,department of ,defense efforts to counter such attempts4 ,f ,other ,matters #bhfa4 ,required consultation with ,state and local entities for notifications related to the basing decision-making process ,section #dhc7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end a new paragraph3 7#f7 ,with respect to any decision of the ,secretary concerned that would result in a significant increase in the number of members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to a military installation1 a description of the consultation with appropriate ,state and local entities regarding the basing decision to ensure consideration of matters affecting the local community1 including requirements for transportation1 utility infrastructure1 housing1 education1 and family support activities4 4 #bhfb4 ,inclusion in ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,pilot ,program of certain projects for ,,rotc training ,section #bcia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 as clauses 7iii7 and 7iv71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following new clause 7ii73 7ii7 ,projects that will contribute to the training of cadets enrolled in an independent ,reserve ,officer ,training ,corps program at a covered educational institution4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,the term covered educational institution means a college or university that is-- 7,a7 a part ,b institution1 as defined in section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa72 7,b7 an #ahij ,institution1 as defined in section #b of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja72 7,c7 not affiliated with a consortium2 and 7,d7 located at least #dj miles from a major military installation4 4 #bhfc4 ,inclusion of infrastructure improvements identified in the report on strategic seaports in ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,pilot ,program ,section #bcia7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 ,in selecting community infrastructure projects to receive assistance under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consider infrastructure improvements identified in the report on strategic seaports required by section #ceae of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aihe74 4 #bhfd4 ,inclusion of certain property for purposes of defense community infrastructure pilot program ,section #bcia7;e77#d77;,a77i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by inserting or on property under the jurisdiction of a ,secretary of a military department that is subject to a real estate agreement 7including a lease or easement7 after installation4 #bhfe4 ,expansion of pilot program on increased use of sustainable building materials in military construction to include locations throughout the ,united ,states ,section #bhfa7;b77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhjb note7 is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking continental4 #bhff4 ,basing decision scorecard consistency and transparency ,section #bhhc7;h7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agha;b note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,availability 7,a7 ,in general ,a current version of each scorecard established under this subsection shall be available to the public through an ,internet website of the military department concerned4 7,b7 ,methodology and criteria 7i7 ,availability ,each ,secretary of a military department shall publish on the website described in subparagraph 7,a7 the methodology and criteria each time such ,secretary establishes or updates a scorecard4 7ii7 ,public comment ,each ,secretary of a military department shall establish a #fj-;day public comment period beginning on each date of publication of such methodology and criteria4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,coordination ,in establishing or updating a scorecard under this subsection1 each ,secretary of the military department concerned shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,defense to ensure consistency across the military departments4 4 #bhfg4 ,temporary authority for acceptance and use of funds for certain construction projects in the ,republic of ,korea ,section #bhfc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #ahii7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking cash2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting and construction after ,the design2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,method of contribution ,contributions may be accepted under this subsection in any of the forms referred to in section #bcejk7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,contributions and inserting ,cash contributions4 #bhfh4 ,repeal of requirement for ,interagency ,coordination ,group of ,inspectors ,general for ,guam ,realignment ,section #bhce of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhg note7 is repealed4 #bhfi4 ,lease or use agreement for category #c subterranean training facility 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may seek to enter into a lease or use agreement with a category #c subterranean training facility that-- 7#a7 is located in close proximity 7as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense7 to the home station of an air assault unit or a special operations force2 and 7#b7 has the capacity to-- 7,a7 provide brigade or large full-mission profile training2 7,b7 rapidly replicate full-scale underground venues2 7,c7 support helicopter landing zones2 and 7,d7 support underground live fire4 7b7 ,use of facility ,a lease or use agreement entered into pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall provide that the category #c subterranean training facility shall be made available for-- 7#a7 hosting of training and testing exercises for-- 7,a7 members of the ,armed ,forces1 including members a special operations force2 7,b7 personnel of combat support agencies1 including the ,defense ,threat ,reduction ,agency2 and 7,c7 such other personnel as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate2 and 7#b7 such other purposes as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7c7 ,duration ,the duration of any lease or use agreement entered into pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be for a period of not less than #e years4 7d7 ,category #c subterranean training facility defined ,in this section1 the term category #c subterranean training facility means an underground structure designed and built-- 7#a7 to be unobserved and to provide maximum protection2 and 7#b7 to serve as a command and control1 operations1 storage1 production1 and protection facility4 7e7 ,conforming repeal ,section #cge of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja note prec47 is repealed4 #bhgj4 ,limitation on use of funds for closure of combat readiness training centers 7a7 ,limitation ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,air ,force may be obligated or expended to close1 or prepare to close1 any combat readiness training center4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may waive the limitation under subsection 7a7 with respect to a combat readiness training center if the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees the following3 7#a7 ,a certification that-- 7,a7 the closure of the center would not be in violation of section #bfhg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 the support capabilities provided by the center will not be diminished as a result of the closure of the center4 7#b7 ,a report that includes-- 7,a7 a detailed business case analysis for the closure of the center2 and 7,b7 an assessment of the effects the closure of the center would have on training units of the ,armed ,forces1 including any active duty units that may use the center4 #bhga4 ,required investments in improving child development centers 7a7 ,investments in ,child ,development ,centers ,of the total amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,department of ,defense for ,facilities ,sustainment1 ,restoration1 and ,modernization activities of a military department1 the ,secretary of that military department shall reserve an amount greater than or equal to one percent of the estimated replacement cost for fiscal year #bjbc of the total inventory of child development centers under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary for the purpose of carrying out projects for the improvement of child development centers4 7b7 ,child development center defined ,in this section1 the term child development center has meaning given the term military child development center in section #ahjj7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhgb4 ,interagency ,regional ,coordinator for ,resilience ,pilot ,project 7a7 ,pilot project ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a pilot program under which the ,secretary shall establish within the ,department of ,defense four ,interagency ,regional ,coordinators4 ,each ,interagency ,regional ,coordinator shall be responsible for improving the resilience of a community that supports a military installation and serving as a model for enhancing community resilience before disaster strikes4 7b7 ,selection ,each ,interagency ,regional ,coordinator shall support military installations and surrounding communities within a geographic area1 with at least one such ,coordinator serving each of the ,east1 ,west1 and ,gulf coasts4 ,for purposes of the project1 the ,secretary shall select geographic areas-- 7#a7 with significant sea level rise and recurrent flooding that prevents members of the ,armed ,forces from reaching their posts or jeopardizes military readiness2 and 7#b7 where communities have collaborated on multi-jurisdictional climate adaptation planning efforts1 including such collaboration with the ,army ,corps of ,engineers ,civil ,works ,department and through ,joint ,land ,use ,studies4 7c7 ,collaboration ,in carrying out the pilot project1 the ,secretary shall build on existing efforts through collaboration with ,state and local entities1 including emergency management1 transportation1 planning1 housing1 community development1 natural resource managers1 and governing bodies and with the heads of appropriate ,federal departments and agencies4 #bhgc4 ,access to military installations for ,homeland ,security ,investigations personnel in ,guam ,the commander of a military installation located in ,guam shall grant to an officer or employee of ,homeland ,security ,investigations the same access to such military installation such commander grants to an officer or employee of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection or of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 #bhgd4 ,prohibition on joint use of ,homestead ,air ,reserve ,base with civil aviation ,on or before ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not enter into an agreement that would provide for or permit the joint use of ,homestead ,air ,reserve ,base1 ,homestead1 ,florida1 by the ,air ,force and civil aircraft4 #bhge4 ,electrical charging capability construction requirements relating to parking for ,federal ,government motor vehicles 7a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary concerned develops plans for a project to construct any facility that includes or will include parking for covered motor vehicles1 the ,secretary concerned shall include in any ,department of ,defense ,form #acia1 or successor form1 submitted to ,congress for that project-- 7#a7 the provision of electric vehicle charging capability at the facility adequate to provide electrical charging1 concurrently1 for not less than #ae percent of all covered motor vehicles planned to be parked at the facility2 7#b7 the inclusion of the cost of constructing such capability in the overall cost of the project2 and 7#c7 an analysis of whether a parking structure or lot will be the primary charging area for covered motor vehicles or if another area1 such as public works or the motor pool1 will be the primary charging area4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered motor vehicle means a ,federal ,government motor vehicle1 including a motor vehicle leased by the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of a military department with respect to facilities under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,defense with respect to matters concerning the ,defense ,agencies and facilities of a reserve component owned by a ,state rather than the ,united ,states4 ,,xxix ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,subtitle ,a--,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,sec4 #bija4 ,military land withdrawal for ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex4 ,sec4 #bijb4 ,numu ,newe ,special ,management ,area4 ,sec4 #bijc4 ,national conservation areas4 ,sec4 #bijd4 ,collaboration with ,state and county4 ,sec4 #bije4 ,wilderness areas in ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada4 ,sec4 #bijf4 ,release of wilderness study areas4 ,sec4 #bijg4 ,land conveyances and exchanges4 ,sec4 #bijh4 ,checkerboard resolution4 ,subtitle ,b--,lander ,county ,economic ,development and ,conservation ,sec4 #biaa4 ,definitions4 ,part ,i--,lander ,county ,public ,purpose ,land ,conveyances ,sec4 #biba4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bibb4 ,conveyances to ,lander ,county1 ,nevada4 ,part ,,ii--,lander ,county ,wilderness ,areas ,sec4 #bica4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bicb4 ,designation of wilderness areas4 ,sec4 #bicc4 ,release of wilderness study areas4 ,a ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex #bija4 ,military land withdrawal for ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,the ,military ,land ,withdrawals ,act of #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #abg ,stat4 #ajbe7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,g ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex1 ,nevada #biha4 ,withdrawal and reservation of public land 7a7 ,withdrawal 7#a7 ,bombing ranges ,subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this subtitle1 and except as otherwise provided in this subtitle1 the land established as the ,b-#af1 ,b-#ag1 ,b-#ai1 and ,b-#bj ,ranges1 as referred to in subsection 7b71 and all other areas within the boundary of such land as depicted on the map entitled ,churchill ,county ,proposed ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization and ,lands ,bill and dated ,november #cj1 #bjbb1 which may become subject to the operation of the public land laws1 are withdrawn from all forms of-- 7,a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7,c7 disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 7#b7 ,dixie valley training area ,the land and interests in land within the boundaries established at the ,dixie ,valley ,training ,area1 as referred to in subsection 7b71 are withdrawn from all forms of-- 7,a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 and 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws4 7b7 ,description of land ,the public land and interests in land withdrawn and reserved by this section comprise approximately #gij1hbe acres of land in ,churchill ,county1 ,lyon ,county1 ,mineral ,county1 ,pershing ,county1 and ,nye ,county1 ,nevada1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,,frtc ,modernization and ,existing ,navy ,withdrawal ,areas on the map entitled ,churchill ,county ,proposed ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization and ,lands ,bill1 dated ,november #cj1 #bjbb1 and filed in accordance with section #biab4 ,the ranges in the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex described in this subsection are identified as ,b-#af1 ,b-#ag1 ,b-#ai1 ,b-#bj1 ,dixie ,valley ,training ,area and the ,shoal ,site4 7c7 ,purpose of withdrawal and reservation 7#a7 ,bombing ranges ,the land withdrawn by subsection 7a77#a7 is reserved for use by the ,secretary of the ,navy for-- 7,a7 aerial testing and training1 bombing1 missile firing1 electronic warfare1 tactical combat maneuvering1 and air support2 7,b7 ground combat tactical maneuvering and firing2 and 7,c7 other defense-related purposes that are-- 7i7 consistent with the purposes specified in the preceding paragraphs2 and 7ii7 authorized under section #biad4 7#b7 ,dixie valley training area ,the land withdrawn by subsection 7a77#b7 is reserved for use by the ,secretary of the ,navy for-- 7,a7 aerial testing and training1 electronic warfare1 tactical combat maneuvering1 and air support2 and 7,b7 ground combat tactical maneuvering4 7d7 ,inapplicability of general provisions ,notwithstanding section #biaa7;a7 and except as otherwise provided in this subtitle1 sections #biac and #biad shall not apply to the land withdrawn by subsection 7a77#b74 #bihb4 ,management of withdrawn and reserved land 7a7 ,management by the ,secretary of the ,navy ,during the duration of the withdrawal under section #biha1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall manage the land withdrawn and reserved comprising the ,b-#af1 ,b-#ag1 ,b-#ai1 and ,b-#bj ,ranges for the purposes described in section #biha7;c7-- 7#a7 in accordance with-- 7,a7 an integrated natural resources management plan prepared and implemented under title ,i of the ,sikes ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fgj;a et seq472 7,b7 a written agreement between the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,governor of ,nevada that provides for a minimum of #ae days annually for big game hunting on portions of the ,b-#ag ,range consistent with military training requirements2 7,c7 a programmatic agreement between the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,nevada ,state ,historic ,preservation ,officer and other parties1 as appropriate1 regarding management of historic properties as the properties relate to operation1 maintenance1 training1 and construction at the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex2 7,d7 written agreements between the ,secretary of the ,navy and affected ,indian tribes and other stakeholders to accommodate access by ,indian tribes and ,state and local governments to the ,b-#af1 ,b-#ag1 ,b-#ai1 and ,b-#bj ,ranges consistent with military training requirements and public safety2 7,e7 a written agreement entered into by the ,secretary of the ,navy and affected ,indian tribes that provides for regular1 guaranteed access1 consisting of a minimum of #d days per month1 for affected ,indian tribes2 and 7,f7 any other applicable law2 and 7#b7 in a manner that-- 7,a7 provides that any portion of the land withdrawn by section #biha7;a7 that is located outside of the ,weapons ,danger ,zone1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,navy1 shall be relinquished to the ,secretary of the ,interior and managed under all applicable public land laws2 7,b7 ensures that the ,secretary of the ,navy avoids target placement and training within-- 7i7 biologically sensitive areas1 as mapped in the ,record of ,decision for the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization ,final ,environmental ,impact ,statement dated ,march #ab1 #bjbj2 and 7ii7 to the maximum extent practicable1 areas that have cultural1 religious1 and archaeological resources of importance to affected ,indian tribes2 7,c7 ensures that access is provided for special events1 administrative1 cultural1 educational1 wildlife management1 and emergency management purposes2 and 7,d7 provides that within the ,b-#ag ,range the placement of air to ground ordnance targets shall be prohibited throughout the entirety of the withdrawal in the areas identified as the ,monte ,cristo ,range ,protection ,area on the map entitled ,churchill ,county ,proposed ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization and ,lands ,bill and dated ,november #cj1 #bjbb4 7b7 ,management by the secretary of the interior 7#a7 ,in general ,during the duration of the withdrawal under section #biha1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall manage the land withdrawn and reserved comprising the ,dixie ,valley ,training ,area and the ,shoal ,site for the applicable purposes described in section #biha7;c7 in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 7,b7 the ,record of ,decision for the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization ,final ,environmental ,impact ,statement dated ,march #ab1 #bjbj2 7,c7 this subtitle2 and 7,d7 any other applicable law4 7#b7 ,consultation with ,secretary of the ,navy ,prior to authorizing any use of the land comprising the ,dixie ,valley ,training ,area or ,shoal ,site withdrawn and reserved by section #biha1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall consult with the ,secretary of the ,navy4 ,such consultation shall include-- 7,a7 informing the ,secretary of the ,navy of the pending authorization request so that the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,interior may work together to preserve the training environment2 and 7,b7 prior to authorizing any installation or use of mobile or stationary equipment used to transmit and receive radio signals1 obtaining permission from the ,secretary of the ,navy to authorize the use of such equipment4 7#c7 ,agreement ,the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall enter into an agreement describing the roles and responsibilities of each ,secretary with respect to the management and use of the ,dixie ,valley ,training ,area and ,shoal ,site to ensure no closure of an existing county road and no restrictions or curtailment on public access for the duration of the withdrawal while preserving the training environment and in accordance with this subsection4 7#d7 ,access ,the land comprising the ,dixie ,valley ,training ,area withdrawn and reserved by section #biha7;a77#b7 shall remain open for public access for the duration of the withdrawal4 7#e7 ,authorized uses ,subject to applicable laws and policy1 the following uses are permitted in the ,dixie ,valley ,training ,area for the duration of the withdrawal3 7,a7 ,livestock grazing4 7,b7 ,geothermal exploration and development west of ,state ,route #aba1 as managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,navy4 7,c7 ,exploration and development of salable minerals or other fluid or leasable minerals1 as managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,navy4 7#f7 ,infrastructure ,the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall allow water and utility infrastructure within the ,dixie ,valley ,training ,area withdrawn by section #biha7;a77#b7 as described in sections #biie7;a77#d7 and #biif4 7c7 ,limitation on use of land prior to completion of commitments 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall not make operational use of the expanded area of the ,b-#af1 ,b-#ag1 or ,b-#bj ,ranges1 as depicted on the map entitled ,churchill ,county ,proposed ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization and ,lands ,bill and dated ,november #cj1 #bjbb1 that were not subject to previous withdrawals comprising the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex which are withdrawn and reserved by section #biha until the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,interior certify in writing to the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 and the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives on the completion of the commitments pertaining to each range from the ,record of ,decision for the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization ,final ,environmental ,impact ,statement dated ,march #ab1 #bjbj1 and the provisions of this subtitle4 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,interior may submit certifications for individual ranges to allow operational use of a specific range prior to completion of commitments related to other ranges4 7#b7 ,public access ,public access to the existing ,pole ,line ,road shall be maintained until completion of construction of an alternate route as specified by section #biia7;a77#b77;,b74 7#c7 ,payment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 from amounts appropriated to the ,secretary of the ,navy for operation and maintenance1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall transfer to ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 #bj1jjj1jjj for deposit in an account designated by ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 to resolve the loss of public access and multiple use within ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada4 #bihc4 ,ordnance landing outside target areas ,the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in the administration of an ,operational ,range ,clearance program1 shall ensure that tracked ordnance 7bombs1 missiles1 and rockets7 known to have landed outside a target area in the ,b-#ag and ,b-#bj ,ranges is removed within #ahj days of the event and1 to the extent practicable1 tracked ordnance known to have landed within the ,monte ,cristo ,range ,protection ,area described in section #bihb7;a77#b77;,d7 shall be removed within #de days of the event4 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall report to the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,intergovernmental ,executive ,committee directed by section #cjaa7;a77#e7 of the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act of #aiii 7title ,,xxx of ,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aac ,stat4 #hhe2 #acd ,stat4 #dcdi7 not less frequently than annually1 instances in which ordnance land outside target areas and the status of efforts to clear such ordnance4 #bihd4 ,relationship to other reservations 7a7 ,b-#af and ,b-#bj ,ranges ,to the extent the withdrawal and reservation made by section #biha for the ,b-#af and ,b-#bj ,ranges withdraws land currently withdrawn and reserved for use by the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 the reservation made by section #biha shall be the primary reservation for public safety management actions only1 and the existing ,bureau of ,reclamation reservation shall be the primary reservation for all other management actions4 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary of the ,interior to ensure continued access to the ,b-#af and ,b-#bj ,ranges by the ,bureau of ,reclamation to conduct management activities consistent with the purposes for which the ,bureau of ,reclamation withdrawal was established4 7b7 ,shoal site ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall remain responsible and liable for the subsurface estate and all activities of the ,secretary of ,energy at the ,shoal ,site withdrawn and reserved by ,public ,land ,order ,number #bgga1 as amended by ,public ,land ,order ,number #bhcd4 #bihe4 ,integrated natural resources management plan 7a7 ,preparation required 7#a7 ,preparation2 deadline ,within #b years after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall update the current integrated natural resources management plan for the land withdrawn and reserved by section #biha4 7#b7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall prepare the integrated natural resources management plan in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,state of ,nevada1 ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 other impacted counties in the ,state of ,nevada1 and affected ,indian tribes4 7b7 ,resolution of conflicts 7#a7 ,in general ,any disagreement among the parties referred to in subsection 7a7 concerning the contents or implementation of the integrated natural resources management plan prepared under that subsection or an amendment to the management plan shall be resolved by the ,secretary of the ,navy1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and the ,state of ,nevada1 acting through-- 7,a7 the ,state ,director of the ,nevada ,state ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 7,b7 the ,commanding ,officer of ,naval ,air ,station ,fallon1 ,nevada2 7,c7 the ,state ,director of the ,nevada ,department of ,wildlife2 7,d7 if appropriate1 the ,regional ,director of the ,pacific ,southwest ,region of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 and 7,e7 if appropriate1 the ,regional ,director of the ,western ,region of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs4 7#b7 ,consultation ,prior to the resolution of any conflict under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall consult with the ,intergovernmental ,executive ,committee in accordance with section #cjaa7;a77#e7 of the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act of #aiii 7title ,,xxx of ,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aac ,stat4 #hhe2 #acd ,stat4 #dcdi74 7c7 ,elements of plan ,subject to subsection 7b71 the integrated natural resources management plan under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall be prepared and implemented in accordance with the ,sikes ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fgj et seq472 7#b7 shall include provisions for-- 7,a7 proper management and protection of the natural resources of the land2 and 7,b7 sustainable use by the public of such resources to the extent consistent with the military purposes for which the land is withdrawn and reserved2 7#c7 shall coordinate access with the ,nevada ,department of ,wildlife to manage hunting1 fishing1 and trapping on the land where compatible with the military mission2 7#d7 shall provide for livestock grazing and agricultural out-leasing on the land1 if appropriate-- 7,a7 in accordance with section #bffg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 at the discretion of the ,secretary of the ,navy2 7#e7 shall identify current test and target impact areas and related buffer or safety zones on the land2 7#f7 shall provide that the ,secretary of the ,navy-- 7,a7 shall take necessary actions to prevent1 suppress1 manage1 and rehabilitate brush and range fires occurring on land withdrawn or owned within the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex and fires resulting from military activities outside the withdrawn or owned land of the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex2 and 7,b7 notwithstanding section #bdfe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7i7 may obligate funds appropriated or otherwise available to the ,secretary of the ,navy to enter into memoranda of understanding1 cooperative agreements1 and contracts for fire management2 and 7ii7 shall reimburse the ,secretary of the ,interior for costs incurred under this paragraph2 7#g7 shall provide that all gates1 fences1 and barriers constructed after the date of enactment of this subtitle shall be designed and erected1 to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with military security1 safety1 and sound wildlife management use1 to allow for wildlife access2 7#h7 if determined appropriate by the ,secretary of the ,navy1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and the ,state of ,nevada after review of any existing management plans applicable to the land1 shall incorporate the existing management plans2 7#i7 shall include procedures to ensure that-- 7,a7 the periodic reviews of the integrated natural resources management plan required by the ,sikes ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fgj et seq47 are conducted jointly by the ,secretary of the ,navy1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and the ,state of ,nevada2 and 7,b7 affected counties and affected ,indian tribes and the public are provided a meaningful opportunity to comment on any substantial revisions to the plan that may be proposed pursuant to such a review2 7#aj7 shall provide procedures to amend the integrated natural resources management plan as necessary2 7#aa7 shall allow access to1 and ceremonial use of1 ,tribal sacred sites to the extent consistent with the military purposes for which the land is withdrawn and reserved by section #biha7;a72 and 7#ab7 shall provide for timely consultation with affected ,indian tribes4 #bihf4 ,use of mineral materials ,notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle or of the ,act of ,july #ca1 #aidg 7commonly known as the ,materials ,act of #aidg2 #cj ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq471 the ,secretary of the ,navy may use sand1 gravel1 or similar mineral materials resources of the type subject to disposition under that ,act from land withdrawn and reserved by this subtitle if use of such resources is required for construction needs on the land4 #bihg4 ,tribal access agreement and cultural resources survey 7a7 ,tribal access agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall enter into an agreement with each affected ,indian tribe for the purpose of establishing continued1 regular1 and timely access to the land withdrawn and reserved by section #biha1 including all land subject to previous withdrawals under section #cjaa7;a7 of the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act of #aiii 7title ,,xxx of ,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aac ,stat4 #hhe71 for cultural1 religious1 gathering and ceremonial uses by affected ,indian tribes4 7#b7 ,access ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall-- 7,a7 provide access in accordance with the agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 to the extent practicable and consistent with operational1 safety1 and security needs1 seek to minimize notice from the affected ,indian tribe and chaperoning requirements for ,tribal access4 7#c7 ,resolution of conflicts ,if an affected ,indian tribe provides written comments to the ,secretary of the ,navy or the ,secretary of the ,interior proposing changes or additions to the agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 and the proposals are not incorporated in the final agreement1 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7,a7 respond in writing to the affected ,indian tribe explaining a clear1 identifiable rationale why the proposed change was not incorporated2 and 7,b7 share the written responses under subparagraph 7,a7 with the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate4 7b7 ,ethnographic study ,the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in consultation with the ,state of ,nevada and appropriate ,tribal governments1 shall conduct an ethnographic study of the expanded ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex to assess the importance of that area to ,indian tribes and the religious and cultural practices of those ,indian tribes4 7c7 ,cultural resources survey 7#a7 ,survey ,the ,secretary of the ,navy1 after consultation with affected ,indian tribes and review of data1 studies1 and reports in the possession of such ,indian tribes1 shall conduct a cultural resources survey of the land withdrawn and reserved by section #biha for each of the expanded areas of the ,b-#af1 ,b-#ag1 and ,b-#bj ,ranges that were not subject to previous surveys in support of the ,record of ,decision for the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization ,final ,environmental ,impact ,statement dated ,march #ab1 #bjbj1 and previous withdrawals comprising the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex that includes pedestrian field surveys and the inventory and identification of specific sites containing cultural1 religious1 and archaeological resources of importance to affected ,indian tribes4 7#b7 ,results ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide the results of the survey conducted under paragraph 7#a7 to affected ,indian tribes for review and comment prior to concluding survey activities4 7#c7 ,inclusion in agreement ,the agreement under subsection 7a7 shall include access to the specific sites identified by the survey conducted under paragraph 7#a7 by affected ,indian tribes1 including proper disposition or protection of1 and any requested access to1 any identified burial sites1 in accordance with the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq474 7#d7 ,limitation on use of land prior to completion of survey ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall not make operational use of the expanded areas of the ,b-#af1 ,b-#ag1 and ,b-#bj ,ranges that were not subject to previous withdrawals comprising the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex until the date of completion of the survey required by paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,participation of affected ,indian tribes ,in conducting an ethnographic study or cultural resources survey under subsection 7b7 or 7c71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall coordinate with1 and provide for the participation of1 each applicable affected ,indian tribe4 7e7 ,agreement to mitigate adverse effects ,the ,secretary of the ,navy1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and affected ,indian tribes shall enter into an agreement consistent with section #cjfajh of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 that identifies actions to avoid1 minimize1 or mitigate adverse effects to sites identified in subsection 7c71 including adverse effects from noise4 ,using the results of surveys conducted under subsection 7c71 the ,navy shall1 in coordination with affected ,indian tribes and to the extent practicable1 avoid placing targets or other range infrastructure in culturally sensitive areas4 ,the ,navy shall avoid placement of targets in known sensitive habitat1 cultural1 or historic areas within the ,monte ,cristo ,mountains4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which each of the agreements required under this section have been entered into and the survey and study required under this section have been completed1 the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall jointly submit to ,congress a report describing-- 7#a7 the access protocols established by the agreement under subsection 7a72 7#b7 the results of the ethnographic study conducted under subsection 7b72 7#c7 the results of the cultural resources survey under subsection 7c72 and 7#d7 actions to be taken to avoid1 minimize1 or mitigate adverse effects to sites on the land withdrawn and reserved by section #biha4 7g7 ,public availability ,information concerning the nature and specific location of a cultural resource shall be exempt from disclosure under section #eeb of title #e and any other law unless the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in consultation with affected ,indian tribes1 determines that disclosure would-- 7#a7 further the purposes of this section2 7#b7 not create risk of harm to or theft or destruction of the cultural resource or the site containing the cultural resource2 and 7#c7 be in accordance with other applicable laws4 4 #bihh4 ,resolution of ,walker ,river ,paiute ,tribe claims 7a7 ,payment to tribe ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subtitle and subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall transfer #bj1jjj1jjj of amounts appropriated to the ,secretary of the ,navy for operation and maintenance to an account designated by the ,walker ,river ,paiute ,tribe 7referred to in this section as the ,tribe7 to resolve the claims of the ,tribe against the ,united ,states for the contamination1 impairment1 and loss of use of approximately #f1jjj acres of land that is within the boundaries of the reservation of the ,tribe4 7b7 ,limitation on use of land prior to completion of payment ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall not make operational use of the expanded areas of the ,b-#af1 ,b-#ag1 and ,b-#bj ,ranges that were not subject to previous withdrawals comprising the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex and that are withdrawn and reserved by section #biha until the date on which the amount is transferred under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,additional trust land 7#a7 ,environmental site assessment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subtitle and prior to taking the land described in paragraph 7#d7 into trust for the benefit of the ,tribe under paragraph 7#c77;,a71 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs 7referred to in this subsection as the ,director7 shall complete an environmental site assessment to determine with respect to the land-- 7,a7 the likelihood of the presence of hazardous substance-related or other environmental liability2 and 7,b7 if the ,director determines the presence of hazardous substance-related or other environmental liability is likely under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 the extent of the contamination caused by such hazardous substance or other environmental liability2 and 7ii7 whether that liability can be remediated by the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,contaminated land 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,director determines pursuant to the environmental site assessment completed under paragraph 7#a7 that there is a likelihood of the presence of hazardous substance-related or other environmental liability on the land described in paragraph 7#d71 the ,director shall consult with the ,tribe on whether the land is still suitable for transfer into trust for the benefit of the ,tribe4 7,b7 ,determination ,if the ,tribe determines land identified as contaminated under subparagraph 7,a7 is still suitable to take into trust for the benefit of the ,tribe1 the ,director1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 shall take the land into trust for the benefit of the ,tribe in accordance with paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,land to be held in trust for the tribe2 identification of alternative land 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,tribe determines pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 that the land described in paragraph 7#d7 should be taken into trust for the benefit of the ,tribe 7including if such land is determined to be contaminated71 subject to valid existing rights1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the land shall be-- 7i7 held in trust by the ,united ,states for the benefit of the ,tribe2 and 7ii7 made part of the existing reservation of the ,tribe4 7,b7 ,identification of suitable and comparable alternative land ,if the ,tribe determines pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 due to discovered environmental issues that the land described in paragraph 7#d7 is not suitable to be taken into trust for the benefit of the ,tribe1 not later than #a year after the date on which the ,tribe makes that determination1 the ,director and the ,tribe shall enter into an agreement to identify suitable and comparable alternative land in relative distance and located in the same county as the land described in paragraph 7#d7 to be withdrawn from ,federal use and taken into trust for the benefit of the ,tribe4 7,c7 ,environmental liability 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,united ,states shall not be liable for any soil1 surface water1 groundwater1 or other contamination resulting from the disposal1 release1 or presence of any environmental contamination on any portion of the land described in paragraph 7#d7 that occurred on or before the date on which the land was taken into trust for the benefit of the ,tribe4 ,the ,united ,states shall not fund or take any action to remediate such land after such land has been so taken into trust4 7ii7 ,environmental contamination description ,an environmental contamination described in clause 7i7 includes any oil or petroleum products1 hazardous substances1 hazardous materials1 hazardous waste1 pollutants1 toxic substances1 solid waste1 or any other environmental contamination or hazard as defined in any ,federal law or law of the ,state of ,nevada4 7#d7 ,land described ,subject to paragraph 7#e71 the land to be held in trust for the benefit of the ,tribe under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 is the approximately #h1agj acres of ,bureau of ,land ,management and ,bureau of ,reclamation land located in ,churchill and ,mineral ,counties1 ,nevada1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,walker ,river ,paiute ,trust ,lands and dated ,april #ai1 #bjbb1 and more particularly described as follows3 7,a7 ,fernley east parcel ,the following land in ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada3 7i7 ,all land held by the ,bureau of ,reclamation in ,t4 #bj ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,e41 sec4 #bh1 ,mount ,diablo ,meridian4 7ii7 ,all land held by the ,bureau of ,reclamation in ,t4 #bj ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,e41 sec4 #cf1 ,mount ,diablo ,meridian4 7,b7 ,walker lake parcel ,the following land in ,mineral ,county1 ,nevada3 7i7 ,all land held by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in ,t4 #aa ,n41 ,r4 #bi ,e41 secs4 #ce and #cf1 ,mount ,diablo ,meridian4 7ii7 ,all land held by the ,bureau of ,reclamation in ,t4 #aj ,n41 ,r4 #cj ,e41 secs4 #d1 #e1 #f1 #h1 #i1 #af1 #ag1 #bj1 #ba1 #bh1 #bi1 #cb1 and #cc1 ,mount ,diablo ,meridian4 7iii7 ,all land held by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in ,t4 #aj4e ,n41 ,r4 #cj ,e41 secs4 #ca and #cb1 ,mount ,diablo ,meridian4 7#e7 ,administration 7,a7 ,survey ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 the ,secretary of the ,interior 7referred to in this paragraph as the ,secretary7 shall complete a survey to fully describe1 and adequately define the boundaries of1 the land described in paragraph 7#d74 7,b7 ,legal description 7i7 ,in general ,upon completion of the survey required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register a legal description of the land described in paragraph 7#d74 7ii7 ,technical corrections ,before the date of publication of the legal description under this subparagraph1 the ,secretary may correct any technical or clerical errors in the legal description as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7iii7 ,effect ,effective beginning on the date of publication of the legal description under this subparagraph1 the legal description shall be considered to be the official legal description of the land to be held in trust for the benefit of the ,tribe under paragraph 7#c77;,a74 7#f7 ,use of trust land ,the land taken into trust under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 shall not be eligible1 or considered to have been taken into trust1 for class ,,ii gaming or class ,,iii gaming 7as those terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,gaming ,regulatory ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjc774 7d7 ,eligibility for federal and federally funded programs ,funds paid to the ,tribe pursuant to this section1 including any interest or investment income earned1 may not be treated as income or resources or otherwise used as the basis for denying or reducing the basis for ,federal financial assistance or other ,federal benefit 7including under the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq477 to which the ,tribe1 a member of the ,tribe1 or a household would otherwise be entitled4 #bihi4 ,land to be held in trust for the ,fallon ,paiute ,shoshone ,tribe 7a7 ,land to be held in trust 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the land described in paragraph 7#b7 shall be-- 7,a7 held in trust by the ,united ,states for the benefit of the ,fallon ,paiute ,shoshone ,tribe2 and 7,b7 made part of the reservation of the ,fallon ,paiute ,shoshone ,tribe4 7#b7 ,description of land ,the land referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is the approximately #aj1jjj acres of land administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management and the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 as generally depicted as ,reservation ,expansion ,land on the map entitled ,churchill ,county ,proposed ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization and ,lands ,bill and dated ,november #cj1 #bjbb4 7#c7 ,survey ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall complete a survey of the boundary lines to establish the boundaries of the land taken into trust under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,use of trust land ,the land taken into trust under this section shall not be eligible1 or considered to have been taken into trust1 for class ,,ii gaming or class ,,iii gaming 7as those terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,gaming ,regulatory ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjc774 7#e7 ,cooperative agreement ,on request by the ,fallon ,paiute ,shoshone ,tribe1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the ,fallon ,paiute ,shoshone ,tribe to provide assistance in the management of the land taken into trust under this section for cultural protection and conservation management purposes4 #biij4 ,numu ,newe ,cultural ,center 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations from amounts appropriated to the ,secretary of the ,navy for operation and maintenance1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide financial assistance to a cultural center established and operated by the ,fallon ,paiute ,shoshone ,tribe and located on the ,reservation of the ,fallon ,paiute ,shoshone ,tribe1 the purpose of which is to help sustain ,numu ,newe knowledge1 culture1 language1 and identity associated with aboriginal land and traditional ways of life for the ,fallon ,paiute ,shoshone ,tribe and other affected ,indian tribes 7referred to in this section as the ,center74 7b7 ,studies and inventories ,the ,center shall integrate information developed in the cultural resources inventories and ethnographic studies carried out under section #bihg4 7c7 ,transfer ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subtitle and subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall transfer to an account designated by the ,fallon ,paiute ,shoshone ,tribe-- 7#a7 #aj1jjj1jjj for the development and construction of the ,center2 and 7#b7 #aj1jjj1jjj to endow operations of the ,center4 7d7 ,limitation on use of land prior to completion of payment ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall not make operational use of the expanded areas of the ,b-#af1 ,b-#ag1 and ,b-#bj ,ranges that were not subject to previous withdrawals comprising the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex and that are withdrawn and reserved by section #biha until the date on which the amounts are transferred under subsection 7c74 #biia4 ,road reconstruction and treatment of existing roads and rights-of-way 7a7 ,road reconstruction ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall be responsible for the timely-- 7#a7 reconstruction of-- 7,a7 ,lone ,tree ,road leading to the ,b-#af ,range2 and 7,b7 ,state ,highway #cfa2 and 7#b7 relocation of-- 7,a7 ,sand ,canyon and ,red ,mountain ,roads1 consistent with alternative #b;,a1 as described in the ,final ,,frtc ,road ,realignment ,study dated ,march #ad1 #bjbb2 and 7,b7 ,pole ,line ,road1 consistent with alternative #c;,b1 as described in the ,final ,,frtc ,road ,realignment ,study dated ,march #ad1 #bjbb4 7b7 ,limitation on use of land prior to completion of requirements ,in accordance with section #bihb7;c77#a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall not make operational use of the expanded areas of the ,b-#af1 ,b-#ag1 and ,b-#bj ,ranges that were not subject to previous withdrawals comprising the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex and that are withdrawn and reserved by section #biha until the date on which the ,secretary of the ,navy determines that each of the requirements of subsection 7a7 have been met4 7c7 ,existing roads and rights-of-way2 access 7#a7 ,in general ,the withdrawal and reservation of land made by section #biha shall not be construed to affect the following roads and associated rights-of-way3 7,a7 ,united ,states ,highways #ej and #ie4 7,b7 ,state ,routes #aba and #hci4 7,c7 ,the ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 roads identified as ,simpson ,road1 ,east ,county ,road1 ,earthquake ,fault ,road1 and ,fairview ,peak ,road4 7#b7 ,access ,any road identified on the map described in section #biha7;b7 as an existing minor county road shall be available for managed access consistent with the purposes of the withdrawal4 7d7 ,new rights-of-way ,the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall be responsible for the timely grant of new rights-of-way for ,sand ,canyon and ,red ,mountain ,road1 ,pole ,line ,road1 and ,east ,county ,road to the appropriate ,county4 7e7 ,i-#aa corridors ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall manage the land located within the ,churchill ,county ,preferred ,i-#aa ,corridor and ,,ndot ,i-#aa ,corridor as depicted on the map entitled ,churchill ,county ,proposed ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization and ,lands ,bill and dated ,november #cj1 #bjbb1 in accordance with this section4 7f7 ,public availability of map ,a copy of the map described in section #biha7;b7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7g7 ,withdrawal of land ,subject to any valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this subtitle1 the land located within the corridors depicted as ,utility and ,infrastructure ,corridors on the map entitled ,churchill ,county ,proposed ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization and ,lands ,bill and dated ,november #cj1 #bjbb1 is withdrawn from-- 7#a7 location and entry under the mining laws2 and 7#b7 disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 7h7 ,termination of withdrawal ,a withdrawal under subsection 7g7 shall terminate on the date on which-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in coordination with ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 terminates the withdrawal2 or 7#b7 the applicable corridor or land is patented4 7i7 ,revised ,statutes section #bdgg claims ,the withdrawal and reservation of land by section #biha shall not affect the ability of ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 to seek adjudication of claims under section #bdgg of the ,revised ,statutes 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #icb71 as in effect prior to being repealed by section #gjf7;a7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7,public ,law #id-egi2 #ij ,stat4 #bgic74 7j7 ,treatment of the west-wide energy corridor 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in section #biha shall be construed to restrict the development of high voltage electrical power utility lines within the portion of the designated ,west-,wide ,energy ,corridor that is located outside of the ,b-#af ,range4 7#b7 ,transmission line ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall allow #a transmission line within that portion of the designated ,west-,wide ,energy ,corridor that is located within the ,b-#af ,range nearest the existing transmission line adjacent to the western boundary of the ,b-#af ,range4 7#c7 ,future transmission line ,if the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,interior determine that additional transmission lines cannot be accommodated outside of the ,b-#af ,range1 to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall allow the construction of a new transmission line as close as practicable to the existing transmission line4 #biib4 ,sage grouse study 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,state of ,nevada1 shall conduct a study to further assess greater sage grouse reactions to military overflights within the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex4 7b7 ,determination ,if the ,secretary of the ,navy determines under the study under subsection 7a7 that greater sage grouse in the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex are significantly impacted by aircraft overflights1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall implement adaptive management activities1 in coordination with the ,state of ,nevada and the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 #biic4 ,treatment of livestock grazing permits 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall notify holders of grazing allotments impacted by the withdrawal and reservation of land by section #biha and1 if practicable1 assist the holders of the grazing allotments in obtaining replacement forage4 7b7 ,revisions to allotment plans ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall reimburse the ,secretary of the ,interior for grazing program-related administrative costs reasonably incurred by the ,bureau of ,land ,management due to the withdrawal and reservation of land by section #biha4 7c7 ,alternative to replacement forage ,if replacement forage cannot be identified under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall make full and complete payments to ,federal grazing permit holders for all losses suffered by the permit holders as a result of the withdrawal or other use of former ,federal grazing land for national defense purposes pursuant to the ,act of ,june #bh1 #aicd 7commonly known as the ,taylor ,grazing ,act7 7#dh ,stat4 #abfi1 chapter #hfe2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cae et seq474 7d7 ,notification and payment ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall-- 7#a7 notify1 by certified mail1 holders of grazing allotments that are terminated2 and 7#b7 compensate the holders of grazing allotments described in paragraph 7#a7 for authorized permanent improvements associated with the allotments4 7e7 ,payment ,for purposes of calculating and making a payment to a ,federal grazing permit holder under this section 7including the conduct of any appraisals required to calculate the amount of the payment7-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall consider the permanent loss of the applicable ,federal grazing permit2 and 7#b7 the amount of the payment shall not be limited to the remaining term of the existing ,federal grazing permit4 #biid4 ,transfer of land under the administrative jurisdiction of the ,department of the ,navy 7a7 ,transfer required ,subject to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall transfer to the ,secretary of the ,interior1 at no cost1 administrative jurisdiction of the approximately #hf acres of a noncontiguous parcel of land as depicted on the map entitled ,churchill ,county ,proposed ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization and ,lands ,bill and dated ,november #cj1 #bjbb1 acquired by the ,department of the ,navy in ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 for inclusion in the ,sand ,mountain ,recreation ,area4 7b7 ,certification with respect to environmental hazards ,prior to transferring land under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall certify that the land to be transferred under that subsection is free from environmental hazards4 #biie4 ,reduction of impact of ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization 7a7 ,in general ,consistent with the ,record of ,decision for the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization ,final ,environmental ,impact ,statement dated ,march #ab1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall carry out the following additional mitigations and other measures not otherwise included in other sections of this ,act to reduce the impact of the modernization of the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex by the ,secretary of the ,navy on the land and local community3 7#a7 ,develop ,memoranda of ,agreement or other binding protocols1 in coordination with agencies1 affected ,indian tribes1 and other stakeholders1 for-- 7,a7 management of that portion of ,bureau of ,reclamation infrastructure in the ,b-#af and ,b-#bj ,ranges that will be closed to public access but will continue to be managed for flood control2 and 7,b7 access for research1 resource management1 and other activities within the ,b-#af1 ,b-#ag1 ,b-#ai1 and ,b-#bj ,ranges4 7#b7 ,establish wildlife-friendly configured four-wire fencing1 on coordination with the ,nevada ,department of ,wildlife1 to restrict access to the smallest possible area necessary to ensure public safety and to minimize impacts on wildlife from fencing4 7#c7 ,subject to the availability of appropriations-- 7,a7 purchase the impacted portion of the ,great ,basin ,transmission ,company 7formerly named the ,paiute ,pipeline ,company7 pipeline within the ,b-#ag ,range2 and 7,b7 pay for the relocation of the pipeline acquired under subparagraph 7,a7 to a location south of the ,b-#ag ,range4 7#d7 ,accommodate permitting and construction of additional utility and infrastructure projects within #c corridors running parallel to the existing north-south power line in proximity to ,nevada ,route #aba1 existing east-west power line north of ,highway #ej1 and the area immediately north of ,highway #ej as shown on the map entitled ,churchill ,county ,proposed ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization and ,lands ,bill and dated ,november #cj1 #bjbb1 subject to the requirement that any project authorized under this paragraph shall complete appropriate ,federal and ,state permitting requirements prior to the accommodation under this paragraph4 7#e7 7,a7 ,notify holders of mining claims impacted by the modernization by certified mail4 7,b7 ,make payments to the holders of mining claims described in subparagraph 7,a71 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7#f7 ,allow a right-of-way to accommodate ,i-#aa 7which could also include a transmission line7 if a route is chosen by ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 or the ,state of ,nevada that overlaps the northeast corner of the withdrawal area for the ,b-#af ,range4 7#g7 ,revise the applicable range operations manual-- 7,a7 to include ,crescent ,valley and ,eureka as noise-sensitive areas2 and 7,b7 to implement a #e-nautical-mile buffer around the towns of ,crescent ,valley and ,eureka4 7#h7 ,implement a #c-nautical-mile airspace exclusion zone over the ,gabbs1 ,eureka1 and ,crescent ,valley airports4 7#i7 ,extend the ,visual ,flight ,rules airspace corridor through the newly established ,military ,operations ,areas on the east side of the ,dixie ,valley ,training ,area4 7#aj7 ,notify affected water rights holders by certified mail and1 if water rights are adversely affected by the modernization and cannot be otherwise mitigated1 acquire existing and valid ,state water rights4 7#aa7 ,allow ,nevada ,department of ,wildlife access for spring and wildlife guzzler monitoring and maintenance4 7#ab7 ,implement management practices and mitigation measures specifically designed to reduce or avoid potential impacts on surface water and groundwater1 such as placing targets outside of washes4 7#ac7 ,develop and implement a wildland fire management plan with the ,state of ,nevada to ensure wildland fire prevention1 suppression1 and restoration activities are addressed1 as appropriate1 for the entire expanded range complex4 7#ad7 ,to the maximum extent practicable and if compatible with mission training requirements1 avoid placing targets in biologically sensitive areas identified by the ,nevada ,department of ,wildlife4 7#ae7 ,fund #b conservation law enforcement officer positions at ,naval ,air ,station ,fallon4 7#af7 ,post signs warning the public of any contamination1 harm1 or risk associated with entry into the withdrawal land4 7#ag7 ,enter into an agreement for compensation from the ,secretary of the ,navy to ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 and the counties of ,lyon1 ,nye1 ,mineral1 and ,pershing in the ,state of ,nevada to offset any reductions made in payments in lieu of taxes4 7#ah7 ,review1 in consultation with affected ,indian tribes1 and disclose any impacts caused by the activities of the ,secretary of the ,navy at ,fox ,peak1 ,medicine ,rock1 and ,fairview ,mountain4 7#ai7 ,consult with affected ,indian tribes to mitigate1 to the maximum extent practicable1 any impacts disclosed under paragraph 7#ah74 7b7 ,limitation on use of land prior to completion of requirements ,in accordance with section #bihb7;c77#a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall not make operational use of the expanded areas of the ,b-#af1 ,b-#ag1 and ,b-#bj ,ranges that were not subject to previous withdrawals comprising the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex and that are withdrawn and reserved by section #biha until the date on which the ,secretary of the ,navy determines that each of the requirements of subsection 7a7 have been met4 #biif4 ,dixie ,valley ,water ,project 7a7 ,continuation of project ,the withdrawal of land authorized by section #biha7;a77#b7 shall not interfere with the ,churchill ,county ,dixie ,valley ,water ,project4 7b7 ,permitting ,on application by ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall concur with the ,churchill ,county ,dixie ,valley ,water ,project and1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 complete any permitting necessary for the ,dixie ,valley ,water ,project1 subject to the public land laws and environmental review1 including regulations4 7c7 ,compensation ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall compensate ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 for any cost increases for the ,dixie ,valley ,water ,project that result from any design features required by the ,secretary of the ,navy to be included in the ,dixie ,valley ,water ,project4 #biig4 ,expansion of ,intergovernmental ,executive ,committee on ,joint ,use by ,department of the ,navy and ,department of the ,interior of ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall expand the membership of the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,intergovernmental ,executive ,committee directed by section #cjaa7;a77#e7 of the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act of #aiii 7title ,,xxx of ,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aac ,stat4 #hhe2 #acd ,stat4 #dcdi7 relating to the management of the natural and cultural resources of the withdrawal land to include representatives of ,eureka ,county1 ,nevada1 the ,nevada ,department of ,agriculture1 and the ,nevada ,division of ,minerals4 #biih4 ,tribal liaison office ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall establish and maintain a dedicated ,tribal liaison position at ,naval ,air ,station ,fallon4 #biii4 ,termination of prior withdrawal ,notwithstanding section #bhdb of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc7 and section #cjae of the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act of #aiii 7title ,,xxx of ,public ,law #ajf-fe71 the withdrawal and reservation under section #cjaa7;a7 of that ,act is terminated4 #biii;,a4 ,duration of withdrawal and reservation ,the withdrawal and reservation of public land by section #biha shall terminate on ,november #f1 #bjdg4 4 #bijb4 ,numu ,newe ,special ,management ,area 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,management plan ,the term management plan means the management plan for the ,special ,management ,area developed under subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#c7 ,special management area ,the term ,special ,management ,area means the ,numu ,newe ,special ,management ,area established by subsection 7b74 7b7 ,establishment ,to protect1 conserve1 and enhance the unique and nationally important historic1 cultural1 archaeological1 natural1 and educational resources of the ,numu ,newe traditional homeland1 subject to valid existing rights1 there is established in ,churchill and ,mineral ,counties1 ,nevada1 the ,numu ,newe ,special ,management ,area1 to be administered by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,area included ,the ,special ,management ,area shall consist of the approximately #bag1hde acres of public land in ,churchill and ,mineral ,counties1 ,nevada1 administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 as depicted on the map entitled ,churchill ,county ,proposed ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization and ,lands ,bill and dated ,november #cj1 #bjbb4 7d7 ,management plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a comprehensive management plan for the long-term management of the ,special ,management ,area4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing and implementing the management plan1 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7,a7 appropriate ,federal1 ,tribal1 ,state1 and local governmental entities2 and 7,b7 interested members of the public4 7#c7 ,requirements ,the management plan shall-- 7,a7 describe the appropriate uses of the ,special ,management ,area2 7,b7 with respect to any land within the ,special ,management ,area that is withdrawn and reserved for military uses1 ensure that management of the ,special ,management ,area is consistent with the purposes under section #biha7;c77#b7 of the ,military ,land ,withdrawals ,act of #bjac 7as added by section #bija of this title7 for which the land is withdrawn and reserved2 7,c7 authorize the use of motor vehicles in the ,special ,management ,area1 where appropriate1 including providing for the maintenance of existing roads2 7,d7 incorporate any provision of an applicable land and resource management plan that the ,secretary considers to be appropriate2 7,e7 ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the protection and preservation of traditional cultural and religious sites within the ,special ,management ,area2 7,f7 to the maximum extent practicable1 carefully and fully integrate the traditional and historical knowledge and special expertise of the ,fallon ,paiute ,shoshone ,tribe and other affected ,indian tribes2 7,g7 consistent with subparagraph 7,d71 ensure public access to ,federal land within the ,special ,management ,area for hunting1 fishing1 and other recreational purposes2 7,h7 not affect the allocation1 ownership1 interest1 or control1 as in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 of any water1 water right1 or any other valid existing right2 and 7,i7 be reviewed not less frequently than annually by the ,secretary to ensure the management plan is meeting the requirements of this section4 7e7 ,military overflights ,nothing in this section restricts or precludes-- 7#a7 low-level overflights of military aircraft over the ,special ,management ,area1 including military overflights that can be seen or heard within the ,special ,management ,area2 7#b7 flight testing and evaluation2 or 7#c7 the designation or creation of new units of special use airspace1 or the establishment of military flight training routes1 over the ,special ,management ,area4 #bijc4 ,national conservation areas 7a7 ,numunaa ,nobe ,national ,conservation ,area 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,conservation area ,the term ,conservation ,area means the ,numunaa ,nobe ,national ,conservation ,area established by paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,management plan ,the term management plan means the management plan for the ,conservation ,area developed under paragraph 7#c77;,b74 7,c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#b7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,to conserve1 protect1 and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the cultural1 archaeological1 natural1 wilderness1 scientific1 geological1 historical1 biological1 wildlife1 educational1 recreational1 and scenic resources of the ,conservation ,area1 subject to valid existing rights1 there is established the ,numunaa ,nobe ,national ,conservation ,area in the ,state of ,nevada1 to be administered by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,area included 7i7 ,in general ,the ,conservation ,area shall consist of approximately #afj1bbd acres of public land in ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,churchill ,county ,proposed ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization and ,lands ,bill and dated ,november #cj1 #bjbb4 7ii7 ,availability of map ,the map described in clause 7i7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#c7 ,management 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall administer the ,conservation ,area in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances the resources of the ,conservation ,area-- 7i7 in accordance with-- 7,i7 this subsection2 7,,ii7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 and 7,,iii7 any other applicable law2 and 7ii7 as a component of the ,national ,landscape ,conservation ,system4 7,b7 ,management plan 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a management plan for the ,conservation ,area4 7ii7 ,consultation ,in developing the management plan1 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7,i7 appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governmental entities2 and 7,,ii7 members of the public4 7iii7 ,requirements ,the management plan shall-- 7,i7 describe the appropriate uses of the ,conservation ,area2 7,,ii7 in accordance with paragraph 7#e71 authorize the use of motor vehicles in the ,conservation ,area1 where appropriate1 including for the maintenance of existing roads2 and 7,,iii7 incorporate any provision of an applicable land and resource management plan that the ,secretary considers to be appropriate1 to include the ,search and ,rescue ,training ,cooperative ,agreement between the ,bureau of ,land ,management and the ,naval ,strike and ,air ,warfare ,training ,center dated ,july #f1 #aiih1 and the ,carson ,city ,district ,,blm ,administrative ,guide to ,military ,activities on and ,over the ,public ,lands dated ,january #be1 #bjab4 7#d7 ,uses ,the ,secretary shall allow only those uses of the ,conservation ,area that the ,secretary determines would further the purposes of the ,conservation ,area4 7#e7 ,motorized vehicles ,except as needed for administrative purposes1 planned military activities authorized by paragraph 7#c77;,b77iii77,,iii71 or to respond to an emergency1 the use of motorized vehicles in the ,conservation ,area shall be permitted only on roads and trails designated for the use of motorized vehicles by the management plan4 7#f7 ,withdrawal 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 all public land in the ,conservation ,area is withdrawn from-- 7i7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7ii7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7iii7 disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 7,b7 ,additional land ,if the ,secretary acquires mineral or other interests in a parcel of land within the ,conservation ,area after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the parcel is withdrawn from operation of the laws referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 on the date of acquisition of the parcel4 7#g7 ,hunting1 fishing1 and trapping 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 nothing in this subsection affects the jurisdiction of the ,state of ,nevada with respect to fish and wildlife1 including hunting1 fishing1 and trapping in the ,conservation ,area4 7,b7 ,limitations 7i7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary may designate by regulation areas in which1 and establish periods during which1 no hunting1 fishing1 or trapping will be permitted in the ,conservation ,area1 for reasons of public safety1 administration1 or compliance with applicable laws4 7ii7 ,consultation required ,except in an emergency1 the ,secretary shall consult with the appropriate ,state agency and notify the public before taking any action under clause 7i74 7#h7 ,grazing ,in the case of land included in the ,conservation ,area on which the ,secretary permitted1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 livestock grazing1 the livestock grazing shall be allowed to continue1 subject to applicable laws 7including regulations74 7#i7 ,no buffer zones 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this subsection creates a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the ,conservation ,area4 7,b7 ,activities outside conservation area ,the fact that an activity or use on land outside the ,conservation ,area can be seen or heard within the ,conservation ,area shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the ,conservation ,area4 7#aj7 ,military overflights ,nothing in this subsection restricts or precludes-- 7,a7 low-level overflights of military aircraft over the ,conservation ,area1 including military overflights that can be seen or heard within the ,conservation ,area2 7,b7 flight testing and evaluation2 or 7,c7 the designation or creation of new units of special use airspace1 or the establishment of military flight training routes1 over the ,conservation ,area4 7#aj7 ,effect on water rights ,nothing in this subsection constitutes an express or implied reservation of any water rights with respect to the ,conservation ,area4 7b7 ,pistone-,black ,mountain ,national ,conservation ,area 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,conservation area ,the term ,conservation ,area means the ,pistone-,black ,mountain ,national ,conservation ,area established by paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7,c7 ,tribe ,the term ,tribe means the ,walker ,river ,paiute ,tribe4 7#b7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,to protect1 conserve1 and enhance the unique and nationally important historic1 cultural1 archaeological1 natural1 and educational resources of the ,pistone ,site on ,black ,mountain1 subject to valid existing rights1 there is established in ,mineral ,county1 ,nevada1 the ,pistone-,black ,mountain ,national ,conservation ,area4 7,b7 ,area included 7i7 ,in general ,the ,conservation ,area shall consist of the approximately #c1dae acres of public land in ,mineral ,county1 ,nevada1 administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 as depicted on the map entitled ,black ,mountain_/,pistone ,archaeological ,district and dated ,may #ab1 #bjbj4 7ii7 ,availability of map ,the map described in clause 7i7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#c7 ,management 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,conservation ,area-- 7i7 in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances the resources and values of the ,conservation ,area1 including the resources and values described in paragraph 7#b77;,a72 7ii7 in accordance with-- 7,i7 this subsection2 7,,ii7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 and 7,,iii7 any other applicable law2 and 7iii7 as a component of the ,national ,landscape ,conservation ,system4 7,b7 ,uses ,the ,secretary shall allow only those uses of the ,conservation ,area that the ,secretary determines would further the purposes of the ,conservation ,area4 7,c7 ,tribal cultural resources ,in administering the ,conservation ,area1 the ,secretary shall provide for-- 7i7 access to and use of cultural resources by the ,tribe at the ,conservation ,area2 and 7ii7 the protection from disturbance of the cultural resources and burial sites of the ,tribe located in the ,conservation ,area4 7,d7 ,cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary may1 in a manner consistent with this subsection1 enter into cooperative agreements with the ,state of ,nevada1 affected ,indian tribes1 and institutions and organizations to carry out the purposes of this subsection1 subject to the requirement that the ,tribe shall be a party to any cooperative agreement entered into under this subparagraph4 7#d7 ,management plan 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a management plan for the ,conservation ,area4 7,b7 ,consultation ,in developing the management plan required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7i7 appropriate ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governmental entities2 and 7ii7 members of the public4 7,c7 ,requirements ,the management plan developed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 describe the appropriate uses and management of the ,conservation ,area2 7ii7 incorporate1 as appropriate1 decisions contained in any other management or activity plan for the land in or adjacent to the ,conservation ,area2 7iii7 take into consideration any information developed in studies of the land and resources in or adjacent to the ,conservation ,area2 and 7iv7 provide for a cooperative agreement with the ,tribe to address the historical1 archaeological1 and cultural values of the ,conservation ,area4 7#e7 ,withdrawal 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 all public land in the ,conservation ,area is withdrawn from-- 7i7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7ii7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7iii7 disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 7,b7 ,additional land ,if the ,secretary acquires mineral or other interests in a parcel of land within the ,conservation ,area after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the parcel is withdrawn from operation of the laws referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 on the date of acquisition of the parcel4 7#f7 ,hunting1 fishing1 and trapping 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 nothing in this subsection affects the jurisdiction of the ,state of ,nevada with respect to fish and wildlife1 including hunting1 fishing1 and trapping in the ,conservation ,area4 7,b7 ,limitations 7i7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary may designate by regulation areas in which1 and establish periods during which1 no hunting1 fishing1 or trapping will be permitted in the ,conservation ,area1 for reasons of public safety1 administration1 or compliance with applicable laws4 7ii7 ,consultation required ,except in an emergency1 the ,secretary shall consult with the appropriate ,state agency and notify the public before taking any action under clause 7i74 7#g7 ,grazing ,in the case of land included in the ,conservation ,area on which the ,secretary permitted1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 livestock grazing1 the livestock grazing shall be allowed to continue1 subject to applicable laws 7including regulations74 7#h7 ,no buffer zones 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this subsection creates a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the ,conservation ,area4 7,b7 ,activities outside conservation area ,the fact that an activity or use on land outside the ,conservation ,area can be seen or heard within the ,conservation ,area shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the ,conservation ,area4 7#i7 ,military overflights ,nothing in this subsection restricts or precludes-- 7,a7 low-level overflights of military aircraft over the ,conservation ,area1 including military overflights that can be seen or heard within the ,conservation ,area2 7,b7 flight testing and evaluation2 or 7,c7 the designation or creation of new units of special use airspace1 or the establishment of military flight training routes1 over the ,conservation ,area4 7#aj7 ,effect on water rights ,nothing in this subsection constitutes an express or implied reservation of any water rights with respect to the ,conservation ,area4 #bijd4 ,collaboration with ,state and county ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of the ,navy and ,secretary of the ,interior should collaborate with the ,state of ,nevada1 ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 the city of ,fallon1 ,nevada1 and affected ,indian tribes with the goal of preventing catastrophic wildfire and resource damage in the land withdrawn or owned within the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex4 #bije4 ,wilderness areas in ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#b7 ,wilderness area ,the term wilderness area means a wilderness area designated by subsection 7b77#a74 7b7 ,additions to national wilderness preservation system 7#a7 ,additions ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the following parcels of ,federal land in ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 are designated as wilderness and as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7,a7 ,clan ,alpine ,mountains ,wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #abh1cfb acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,churchill ,county ,proposed ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization and ,lands ,bill and dated ,november #cj1 #bjbb1 which shall be known as the ,clan ,alpine ,mountains ,wilderness4 7,b7 ,desatoya ,mountains ,wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #cb1ecg acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,churchill ,county ,proposed ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization and ,lands ,bill and dated ,november #cj1 #bjbb1 which shall be known as the ,desatoya ,mountains ,wilderness4 7,c7 ,cain ,mountain ,wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #g1ffd acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,churchill ,county ,proposed ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization and ,lands ,bill and dated ,november #cj1 #bjbb1 which shall be known as the ,cain ,mountain ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,boundary ,the boundary of any portion of a wilderness area that is bordered by a road shall be at least #aej feet from the edge of the road4 7#c7 ,map and legal description 7,a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare a map and legal description of each wilderness area4 7,b7 ,effect ,each map and legal description prepared under subparagraph 7,a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section1 except that the ,secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the map or legal description4 7,c7 ,availability ,each map and legal description prepared under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#d7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 each wilderness area is withdrawn from-- 7,a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7,c7 operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws4 7c7 ,management ,subject to valid existing rights1 each wilderness area shall be administered by the ,secretary in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 except that-- 7#a7 any reference in that ,act to the effective date of that ,act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 any reference in that ,act to the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7d7 ,livestock ,the grazing of livestock in a wilderness area administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 if established as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be allowed to continue1 subject to such reasonable regulations1 policies1 and practices as the ,secretary considers necessary1 in accordance with-- 7#a7 section #d7;d77#d7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#d772 and 7#b7 the guidelines set forth in ,appendix ,a of the report of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #begj of the #ajast ,congress 7,house ,report #aja-dje74 7e7 ,incorporation of acquired land and interests ,any land or interest in land within the boundaries of a wilderness area that is acquired by the ,united ,states after the date of enactment of this ,act shall be added to and administered as part of the wilderness area within which the acquired land or interest is located4 7f7 ,water rights 7#a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7,a7 the wilderness areas-- 7i7 are located in the semiarid region of the ,great ,basin region2 and 7ii7 include ephemeral and perennial streams2 7,b7 the hydrology of the wilderness areas is predominantly characterized by complex flow patterns and alluvial fans with impermanent channels2 7,c7 the subsurface hydrogeology of the region in which the wilderness areas are located is characterized by-- 7i7 groundwater subject to local and regional flow gradients2 and 7ii7 unconfined and artesian conditions2 7,d7 the wilderness areas are generally not suitable for use or development of new water resource facilities2 and 7,e7 because of the unique nature and hydrology of the desert land in the wilderness areas1 it is possible to provide for proper management and protection of the wilderness areas and other values of land in ways different from those used in other laws4 7#b7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this subsection-- 7,a7 constitutes an express or implied reservation by the ,united ,states of any water or water rights with respect to the wilderness areas2 7,b7 affects any water rights in the ,state of ,nevada 7including any water rights held by the ,united ,states7 in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7,c7 establishes a precedent with regard to any future wilderness designations2 7,d7 affects the interpretation of1 or any designation made under1 any other ,act2 or 7,e7 limits1 alters1 modifies1 or amends any interstate compact or equitable apportionment decree that apportions water among and between the ,state of ,nevada and other ,states4 7#c7 ,nevada water law ,the ,secretary shall follow the procedural and substantive requirements of ,nevada ,state law in order to obtain and hold any water rights not in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act with respect to the wilderness areas4 7#d7 ,new projects 7,a7 ,definition of water resource facility 7i7 ,in general ,in this paragraph1 the term water resource facility means irrigation and pumping facilities1 reservoirs1 water conservation works1 aqueducts1 canals1 ditches1 pipelines1 wells1 hydropower projects1 transmission and other ancillary facilities1 and other water diversion1 storage1 and carriage structures4 7ii7 ,exclusion ,in this paragraph1 the term water resource facility does not include wildlife guzzlers4 7,b7 ,restriction on new water resource facilities ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 on and after the date of enactment of this ,act1 neither the ,president nor any other officer1 employee1 or agent of the ,united ,states shall fund1 assist1 authorize1 or issue a license or permit for the development of any new water resource facility within a wilderness area4 7g7 ,wildfire1 insects1 and disease ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a771 the ,secretary may take such measures in a wilderness area as are necessary for the control of fire1 insects1 and diseases 7including1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 the coordination of the activities with a ,state or local agency74 7h7 ,data collection ,subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe1 nothing in this section precludes the installation and maintenance of hydrologic1 meteorological1 or climatological collection devices in a wilderness area1 if the ,secretary determines that the devices and access to the devices are essential to flood warning1 flood control1 or water reservoir operation activities4 7i7 ,military overflights ,nothing in this section restricts or precludes-- 7#a7 low-level overflights of military aircraft over a wilderness area1 including military overflights that can be seen or heard within a wilderness area2 7#b7 flight testing and evaluation2 or 7#c7 the designation or creation of new units of special use airspace1 or the establishment of military flight training routes1 over a wilderness area4 7j7 ,wildlife management 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#g7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#g771 nothing in this chapter affects or diminishes the jurisdiction of the ,state of ,nevada with respect to fish and wildlife management1 including the regulation of hunting1 fishing1 and trapping1 in the wilderness areas4 7#b7 ,management activities ,in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the ,secretary may conduct any management activities in the wilderness areas that are necessary to maintain or restore fish and wildlife populations and the habitats to support the populations1 if the activities are carried out-- 7,a7 consistent with relevant wilderness management plans2 and 7,b7 in accordance with-- 7i7 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 and 7ii7 appropriate policies1 such as those set forth in ,appendix ,b of the report of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #begj of the #ajast ,congress 7,house ,report #aja-dje71 including the occasional and temporary use of motorized vehicles1 if the use1 as determined by the ,secretary1 would promote healthy1 viable1 and more naturally distributed wildlife populations that would enhance wilderness values with the minimal impact necessary to reasonably accomplish those tasks4 7#c7 ,existing activities ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a77 and in accordance with appropriate policies such as those set forth in ,appendix ,b of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #begj of the #ajast ,congress 7,house ,report #aja-dje71 the ,state may continue to use aircraft 7including helicopters7 to survey1 capture1 transplant1 monitor1 and provide water for wildlife populations4 7#d7 ,wildlife water development projects ,subject to subsection 7f71 the ,secretary shall authorize structures and facilities1 including existing structures and facilities1 for wildlife water development projects1 including guzzlers1 in the wilderness areas if-- 7,a7 the structures and facilities would1 as determined by the ,secretary1 enhance wilderness values by promoting healthy1 viable1 and more naturally distributed wildlife populations2 and 7,b7 the visual impacts of the structures and facilities on the wilderness areas can reasonably be minimized4 7#e7 ,hunting1 fishing1 and trapping 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may designate areas in which1 and establish periods during which1 for reasons of public safety1 administration1 or compliance with applicable laws1 no hunting1 fishing1 or trapping will be permitted in the wilderness areas4 7,b7 ,consultation ,except in emergencies1 the ,secretary shall consult with the appropriate ,state agency and notify the public before taking any action under subparagraph 7,a74 7#f7 ,cooperative agreement 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,state of ,nevada1 including a designee of the ,state1 may conduct wildlife management activities in the wilderness areas-- 7i7 in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the cooperative agreement between the ,secretary and the ,state entitled ,memorandum of ,understanding between the ,bureau of ,land ,management and the ,nevada ,department of ,wildlife ,supplement ,no4 #i and signed ,november and ,december #bjjc1 including any amendments to the cooperative agreement agreed to by the ,secretary and the ,state of ,nevada2 and 7ii7 subject to all applicable laws 7including regulations74 7,b7 ,references ,for the purposes of this subsection1 any references to ,clark ,county1 ,nevada1 in the cooperative agreement described this paragraph shall be considered to be a reference to ,churchill or ,lander ,county1 ,nevada1 as applicable4 #bijf4 ,release of wilderness study areas 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that1 for the purposes of section #fjc7;c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb7;c771 the public land in ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 that is administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the following areas has been adequately studied for wilderness designation3 7#a7 ,the ,stillwater ,range ,wilderness ,study ,area4 7#b7 ,the ,job ,peak ,wilderness ,study ,area4 7#c7 ,the ,clan ,alpine ,mountains ,wilderness ,study ,area4 7#d7 ,that portion of the ,augusta ,mountains ,wilderness ,study ,area located in ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada4 7#e7 ,that portion of the ,desatoya ,mountains ,wilderness ,study ,area located in ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada4 7#f7 ,any portion of any other wilderness study area located in ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 that is not a wilderness area4 7b7 ,release ,the portions of the public land described in subsection 7a7 not designated as wilderness by section #bije7;b7-- 7#a7 are no longer subject to section #fjc7;c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb7;c772 and 7#b7 shall be managed in accordance with-- 7,a7 land management plans adopted under section #bjb of that ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab72 and 7,b7 existing cooperative conservation agreements4 #bijg4 ,land conveyances and exchanges 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,city ,the term ,city means the city of ,fallon1 ,nevada4 7#b7 ,public purpose ,the term public purpose includes any of the following3 7,a7 ,the construction and operation of a new fire station for ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada4 7,b7 ,the operation or expansion of an existing wastewater treatment facility for ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada4 7,c7 ,the operation or expansion of existing gravel pits and rock quarries of ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada4 7,d7 ,the operation or expansion of an existing ,city landfill4 7b7 ,public purpose conveyances 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #bjb of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab71 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall convey1 subject to valid existing rights and paragraph 7#b71 for no consideration1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in approximately #f1hib acres of ,federal land to ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 and #bab acres of land to the ,city identified as ,public ,purpose ,conveyances to ,churchill ,county and ,city of ,fallon on the map entitled ,churchill ,county ,proposed ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization and ,lands ,bill and dated ,november #cj1 #bjbb4 7#b7 ,use ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 and the ,city shall use the ,federal land conveyed under paragraph 7#a7 for public purposes and the construction and operation of public recreational facilities4 7#c7 ,reversionary interest ,if a parcel of ,federal land conveyed to ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 under paragraph 7#a7 ceases to be used for public recreation or other public purposes consistent with the ,act of ,june #ad1 #aibf 7commonly known as the ,recreation and ,public ,purposes ,act2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #hfi et seq471 the parcel of ,federal land shall1 at the discretion of the ,secretary of the ,interior1 revert to the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,gravel pit and rock quarry access ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 shall provide at no cost to the ,department of the ,interior access to and use of any existing gravel pits and rock quarries conveyed to ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 under this section4 7c7 ,exchange ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall seek to enter into an agreement for an exchange with ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 for the land identified as ,churchill ,county ,conveyance to the ,department of ,interior in exchange for the land administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior identified as ,department of ,interior ,conveyance to ,churchill ,county on the map entitled ,churchill ,county ,proposed ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex ,modernization and ,lands ,bill and dated ,november #cj1 #bjbb4 #bijh4 ,checkerboard resolution 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in consultation with ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 and landowners in ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 and after providing an opportunity for public comment1 shall seek to consolidate ,federal land and non-,federal land ownership in ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada4 7b7 ,land exchanges 7#a7 ,land exchange authority ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall offer to exchange land identified for exchange under paragraph 7#c7 for private land in ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 that is adjacent to ,federal land in ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 if the exchange would consolidate land ownership and facilitate improved land management in ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#b7 ,applicable law ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 a land exchange under this section shall be conducted in accordance with-- 7,a7 section #bjf of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agaf72 and 7,b7 any other applicable law4 7#c7 ,identification of ,federal land for exchange ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall identify appropriate ,federal land in ,churchill ,county1 ,nevada1 to offer for exchange from ,federal land identified as potentially suitable for disposal in an applicable resource management plan and managed by-- 7,a7 the ,commissioner of ,reclamation2 or 7,b7 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7c7 ,equal value land exchanges 7#a7 ,in general ,land to be exchanged under this section shall be of equal value1 based on appraisals prepared in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,uniform ,standards for ,professional ,land ,acquisitions2 and 7,b7 the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice4 7#b7 ,use of mass appraisals 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary of the ,interior may use a mass appraisal to determine the value of land to be exchanged under this section1 if the ,secretary of the ,interior determines that the land to be subject to the mass appraisal is of similar character and value4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall exclude from a mass appraisal under subparagraph 7,a7 any land1 the value of which is likely to exceed #bej per acre1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7,c7 ,availability ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall make the results of a mass appraisal conducted under subparagraph 7,a7 available to the public4 7d7 ,funding eligibility ,section #d7;e77#c77;,a7 of the ,southern ,nevada ,public ,land ,management ,act of #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-bfc2 #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #fija note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7iv7 by inserting ,churchill1 after ,lincoln12 7#b7 in clause 7x7 by striking ,nevada2 and and inserting ,nevada22 7#c7 in clause 7xi7 by striking paragraph 7#b77;,a74 and inserting paragraph 7#b77;,a72 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7xii7 reimbursement of costs incurred by the ,secretary in the identification1 implementation1 and consolidation of ,federal and non-,federal lands in ,churchill ,county in accordance with section #bijh of division ,b of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc4 4 ,b ,lander ,county ,economic ,development and ,conservation #biaa4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,county ,the term ,county means ,lander ,county1 ,nevada4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,nevada4 ,i ,lander ,county ,public ,purpose ,land ,conveyances #biba4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,map ,the term ,map means the map entitled ,lander ,county ,selected ,lands and dated ,august #d1 #bjbj4 7#b7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary1 with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 with respect to ,national ,forest ,system land4 #bibb4 ,conveyances to ,lander ,county1 ,nevada 7a7 ,conveyance for watershed protection1 recreation1 and parks ,notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of sections #bjb and #bjc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab1 #agac71 not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,county identifies and selects the parcels of ,federal land for conveyance to the ,county from among the parcels identified on the ,map as ,lander ,county ,parcels ,,blm and ,,usfs and dated ,august #d1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary concerned shall convey to the ,county1 subject to valid existing rights and for no consideration1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the identified parcels of ,federal land 7including mineral rights7 for use by the ,county for watershed protection1 recreation1 and parks4 7b7 ,conveyance for airport facility 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of sections #bjb and #bjc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab1 #agac71 the ,secretary concerned shall convey to the ,county1 subject to valid existing rights1 including mineral rights1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the parcels of ,federal land identified on the ,map as ,kingston ,airport for the purpose of improving the relevant airport facility and related infrastructure4 7#b7 ,costs ,the only costs for the conveyance to be paid by the ,county under paragraph 7#a7 shall be the survey costs relating to the conveyance4 7c7 ,survey ,the exact acreage and legal description of any parcel of ,federal land to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary concerned and the ,county4 7d7 ,reversionary interest ,if a parcel of ,federal land conveyed to the ,county under subsections 7a7 or 7b7 ceases to be used for public recreation or other public purposes consistent with the ,act of ,june #ad1 #aibf 7commonly known as the ,recreation and ,public ,purposes ,act2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #hfi et seq471 the parcel of ,federal land shall1 at the discretion of the ,secretary of the ,interior1 revert to the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,map1 acreage estimates1 and legal descriptions 7#a7 ,minor errors ,the ,secretary concerned and the ,county may1 by mutual agreement-- 7,a7 make minor boundary adjustments to the parcels of ,federal land to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 or 7b72 and 7,b7 correct any minor errors in-- 7i7 the ,map2 or 7ii7 an acreage estimate or legal description of any parcel of ,federal land conveyed under subsection 7a7 or 7b74 7#b7 ,conflict ,if there is a conflict between the ,map1 an acreage estimate1 or a legal description of ,federal land conveyed under subsection 7a7 or 7b71 the ,map shall control unless the ,secretary concerned and the ,county mutually agree otherwise4 7#c7 ,availability ,the ,secretary shall make the ,map available for public inspection in-- 7,a7 the ,office of the ,nevada ,state ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 and 7,b7 the ,bureau of ,land ,management ,battle ,mountain ,field ,office4 ,,ii ,lander ,county ,wilderness ,areas #bica4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,map ,the term ,map means the map entitled ,lander ,county ,wilderness ,areas ,proposal and dated ,april #ai1 #bjba4 7#b7 ,wilderness area ,the term wilderness area means a wilderness area designated by section #bicb7;a74 #bicb4 ,designation of wilderness areas 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the following land in the ,state of ,nevada is designated as wilderness and as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7#a7 ,cain mountain wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #f1chf acres1 generally depicted as ,cain ,mountain ,wilderness on the ,map1 which shall be part of the ,cain ,mountain ,wilderness designated by section #bije7;b7 of this title4 7#b7 ,desatoya mountains wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #g1gff acres1 generally depicted as ,desatoya ,mountains ,wilderness on the ,map1 which shall be part of the ,desatoya ,mountains ,wilderness designated by section #bije7;b7 of this title4 7b7 ,map and legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file with1 and make available for inspection in1 the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 a map and legal description of each wilderness area4 7#b7 ,effect ,each map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this chapter1 except that the ,secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the map or legal description4 7c7 ,administration of wilderness areas ,the wilderness areas designated in subsection 7a7 shall be administered in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 and the wilderness management provisions in section #bije of this title4 #bicc4 ,release of wilderness study areas 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that1 for the purposes of section #fjc7;c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb7;c771 the following public land in the ,county has been adequately studied for wilderness designation3 7#a7 ,the approximately #aj1ggg acres of the ,augusta ,mountain ,wilderness ,study ,area within the ,county that has not been designated as wilderness by section #bijb7;a7 of this title4 7#b7 ,the approximately #a1jhh acres of the ,desatoya ,wilderness ,study ,area within the ,county that has not been designated as wilderness by section #bijb7;a7 of this title4 7b7 ,release ,the public land described in subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 is no longer subject to section #fjc7;c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb7;c772 and 7#b7 shall be managed in accordance with the applicable land use plans adopted under section #bjb of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab74 ,c ,,department ,,of ,,energy ,,national ,,security ,,authorizations ,,and ,,other ,,authorizations ,,xxxi ,,department ,,of ,,energy ,,national ,,security ,,programs ,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 ,requirements for specific request for new or modified nuclear weapons4 ,sec4 #caab4 ,modifications to long-term plan for meeting national security requirements for unencumbered uranium4 ,sec4 #caac4 ,modification of minor construction threshold for plant projects4 ,sec4 #caad4 ,update to plan for deactivation and decommissioning of nonoperational defense nuclear facilities4 ,sec4 #caae4 ,use of alternative technologies to eliminate proliferation threats at vulnerable sites4 ,sec4 #caaf4 ,unavailability for overhead costs of amounts specified for laboratory-directed research and development4 ,sec4 #caag4 ,workforce enhancement for ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 ,sec4 #caah4 ,modification of cost baselines for certain projects4 ,sec4 #caai4 ,purchase of real property options4 ,sec4 #cabj4 ,prohibition on availability of funds to reconvert or retire ,w#gf-b warheads4 ,sec4 #caba4 ,acceleration of depleted uranium manufacturing processes4 ,sec4 #cabb4 ,assistance by the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration to the ,air ,force for the development of the ,mark #ba;,a fuse4 ,sec4 #cabc4 ,determination of standardized indirect cost elements4 ,sec4 #cabd4 ,certification of completion of milestones with respect to plutonium pit aging4 ,sec4 #cabe4 ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration facility advanced manufacturing development4 ,sec4 #cabf4 ,authorization of workforce development and training partnership programs within ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 ,subtitle ,c--,reports and other matters ,sec4 #caca4 ,modification to certain reporting requirements4 ,sec4 #cacb4 ,repeal of obsolete provisions of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act and other provisions4 ,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 #bjbc 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 #bc-;,d-#eaf1 ,energetic ,materials ,characterization ,facility1 ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico1 #ai1jjj1jjj4 ,project #bc-;,d-#eag1 ,electrical ,power ,capacity ,upgrade1 ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico1 #bd1jjj1jjj4 ,project #bc-;,d-#eah1 ,plutonium ,modernization ,operations ,waste ,management ,office ,building1 ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico1 #dh1ejj1jjj4 ,project #bc-;,d-#eai1 ,special ,materials ,facility1 ,y-#ab ,national ,security ,complex1 ,oak ,ridge1 ,tennessee1 #di1ejj1jjj4 ,project #bc-;,d-#ecc1 ,component ,test ,complex ,project1 ,bettis ,atomic ,power ,laboratory1 ,west ,mifflin1 ,pennsylvania1 #eg1dbj1jjj4 #cajb4 ,defense environmental cleanup 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #bjbc 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 #bc-;,d-#djb1 ,calcine ,construction1 ,idaho ,national ,laboratory1 ,idaho ,falls1 ,idaho1 #aj1jjj1jjj4 ,project #bc-;,d-#djc1 ,hanford #bjj ,west ,area ,tank ,farms ,risk ,management ,project1 ,office of ,river ,protection1 ,richland1 ,washington1 #d1djh1jjj4 ,project #bc-;,d-#djd1 #aha;,d ,export ,water ,system ,reconfiguration and ,upgrade1 ,hanford ,site1 ,richland1 ,washington1 #f1ggj1jjj4 ,project #bc-;,d-#dje1 #aha;,b ,export ,water ,system ,reconfiguration and ,upgrade1 ,hanford ,site1 ,richland1 ,washington1 #dhj1jjj4 #cajc4 ,other defense activities ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #bjbc 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 #bjbc for nuclear energy as specified in the funding table in section #dgja4 ,b ,program ,authorizations1 ,restrictions1 and ,limitations #caaa4 ,requirements for specific request for new or modified nuclear weapons ,section #dbji of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bebi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting beyond phase #a or phase #f4a 7as the case may be7 of the nuclear weapon acquisition process after modified nuclear weapon2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking research and development which could lead to the production both places it appears and inserting research and development for the production2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7b7 ,budget request format ,in a request for funds under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall include a dedicated line item for each activity described in subsection 7a77#b7 for a new nuclear weapon or modified nuclear weapon that is in phase #b or higher or phase #f4b or higher 7as the case may be7 of the nuclear weapon acquisition process4 2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7c7 ,notification and briefing of noncovered activities ,in any fiscal year after fiscal year #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 acting through the ,administrator1 in conjunction with the annual submission of the budget of the ,president to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall notify the congressional defense committees of-- 7#a7 any activities described in subsection 7a77#b7 relating to the development of a new nuclear weapon or modified nuclear weapon that1 during the calendar year prior to the budget submission1 were carried out prior to phase #b or phase #f4b 7as the case may be7 of the nuclear weapon acquisition process2 and 7#b7 any plans to carry out1 prior to phase #b or phase #f4b 7as the case may be7 of the nuclear weapon acquisition process1 activities described in subsection 7a77#b7 relating to the development of a new nuclear weapon or modified nuclear weapon during the fiscal year covered by that budget4 4 #caab4 ,modifications to long-term plan for meeting national security requirements for unencumbered uranium 7a7 ,timing ,subsection 7a7 of section #dbba of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking each even-numbered year through #bjbf and inserting each odd-numbered year through #bjca2 and 7#b7 by striking #bjfe and inserting #bjgj4 7b7 ,plan requirements ,subsection 7b7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting through #bjgj after unencumbered uranium2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#i71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph 7#d73 7#d7 ,an assessment of current and projected unencumbered uranium production by private industry in the ,united ,states that could support future defense requirements4 2 and 7#d7 by striking paragraphs 7#h7 and 7#i71 as so redesignated1 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#h7 ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 when additional enrichment of uranium will be required to meet national security requirements2 and 7,b7 the options the ,secretary is considering to meet such requirements1 including an estimated cost and timeline for each option and a description of any changes to policy or law that the ,secretary determines would be required for each option4 7#i7 ,an assessment of how options to provide additional enriched uranium to meet national security requirements could1 as an additional benefit1 contribute to the establishment of a sustained domestic enrichment capacity and allow the commercial sector of the ,united ,states to reduce reliance on importing uranium from adversary countries4 4 7c7 ,comptroller ,general review ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection3 7d7 ,comptroller ,general briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the congressional defense committees receive each plan under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing that includes an assessment of the plan4 4 #caac4 ,modification of minor construction threshold for plant projects 7a7 ,threshold ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #dgja of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgda7b77 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 7,a7 ,except as provided by subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 the term minor construction threshold means #cj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc and ending on ,november #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,administrator may calculate the amount specified in subparagraph 7,a7 based on fiscal year #bjbb constant dollars if the ,administrator-- 7i7 submits to the congressional defense committees a report on the method used by the ,administrator to calculate the adjustment2 7ii7 a period of #cj days elapses following the date of such submission2 and 7iii7 publishes the adjusted amount in the ,federal ,register4 7,c7 ,beginning on ,december #a1 #bjbe1 the term minor construction threshold means-- 7i7 #cj1jjj1jjj2 or 7ii7 if the ,administrator calculated a different amount pursuant to subparagraph 7,b71 the last such calculated amount as published in the ,federal ,register under clause 7iii7 of such subparagraph4 4 7b7 ,reports ,section #dgjc7;b7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgdc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,the report shall include with respect to each project the following3 7#a7 ,the estimated original total project cost and the estimated original date of completion4 7#b7 ,the percentage of the project that is complete4 7#c7 ,the current estimated total project cost and estimated date of completion4 4 #caad4 ,update to plan for deactivation and decommissioning of nonoperational defense nuclear facilities ,section #ddbc of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking during each even-numbered year beginning in #bjaf2 and inserting every four years beginning in #bjbe2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjaf and inserting #bjbe2 7,b7 by striking #bjai and inserting #bjbi2 and 7,c7 by striking determines-- and all that follows and inserting determines are nonoperational as of ,september #cj1 #bjbd42 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking ,not later than ,march #ca of each even-numbered year beginning in #bjaf and inserting ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbe1 and every four years thereafter12 7,b7 by striking submitting during #bjaf and inserting submitted during #bjbe2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#d7 a description of the deactivation and decommissioning actions taken at each nonoperational defense nuclear facility during the period following the date on which the previous report required by this section was submitted4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #bjbf and inserting #bjcc4 #caae4 ,use of alternative technologies to eliminate proliferation threats at vulnerable sites ,section #dcjf;,b of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #befi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a77,m77ii71 by inserting 7including through the use of alternative technologies7 after convert2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,the term alternative technologies means technologies1 such as accelerator-based equipment1 that do not use radiological materials4 4 #caaf4 ,unavailability for overhead costs of amounts specified for laboratory-directed research and development 7a7 ,in general ,section #dhab of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgib7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,limitation on use of funds for overhead ,a national security laboratory may not use funds made available under section #dhaa7;c7 to cover the costs of general and administrative overhead for the laboratory4 4 7b7 ,repeal of pilot program ,section #caai of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgia note7 is repealed4 #caag4 ,workforce enhancement for ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration 7a7 ,elimination of cap on full-time equivalent employees of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,section #cbda;,a of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdda;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7c72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 as subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by redesignating the first subsection 7b7 as subsection 7d7 and moving the subsection so as to appear after subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,annual briefing ,subsection 7c7 of such section1 as so redesignated1 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,annual briefing ,in conjunction with the submission of the budget of the ,president to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,administrator shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing containing the following information3 7#a7 ,a projection of the expected number of employees of the ,office of the ,administrator1 as counted under subsection 7d71 for the fiscal year covered by the budget and the four subsequent fiscal years1 broken down by the office in which the employees are projected to be assigned4 7#b7 ,with respect to the most recent fiscal year for which data is available-- 7,a7 the number of service support contracts of the ,administration and whether such contracts are funded using program or program direction funds2 7,b7 the number of full-time equivalent contractor employees working under each contract identified under subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 the number of full-time equivalent contractor employees described in subparagraph 7,b7 that have been employed under such a contract for a period greater than two years2 7,d7 with respect to each contract identified under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 identification of each appropriations account that supports the contract2 and 7ii7 the amount obligated under the contract during the fiscal year1 listed by each such account2 and 7,e7 with respect to each appropriations account identified under subparagraph 7,d77i71 the total amount obligated for contracts identified under subparagraph 7,a74 4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,subsection 7d7 of such section1 as redesignated by subsection 7a71 is amended by striking under subsection 7a7 each place it appears and inserting under subsection 7c74 #caah4 ,modification of cost baselines for certain projects ,section #dgac7;a7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgec7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,d71 by striking #gej1jjj1jjj and inserting #hjj1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a77i71 by striking #ej1jjj1jjj and inserting #fe1jjj1jjj2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a77i71 by striking #ej1jjj1jjj and inserting #fe1jjj1jjj4 #caai4 ,purchase of real property options ,subtitle ,e of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdfa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section 7and conforming the table of contents at the beginning of such ,act accordingly73 #cbfe4 ,use of funds for the purchase of options to purchase real property 7a7 ,authority ,subject to the limitation in subsection 7b71 funds authorized to be appropriated for the ,administration for the purchase of real property may be expended to purchase options for the purchase of real property4 7b7 ,limitation on price of options ,the price of any option purchased pursuant to subsection 7a7 may not exceed the minor construction threshold 7as defined in section #dgja of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgda774 7c7 ,notice ,not later than #ad days after the date an option is purchased pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 a notification of such purchase2 and 7#b7 a summary of the rationale for such purchase4 4 #cabj4 ,prohibition on availability of funds to reconvert or retire ,w#gf-b warheads 7a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration may be obligated or expended to reconvert or retire a ,w#gf-b warhead4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security may waive the prohibition in subsection 7a7 if the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 certifies in writing to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 that ,russia and ,china do not possess naval capabilities similar to the ,w#gf-b warhead in the active stockpiles of the respective country2 and 7#b7 that the ,department of ,defense does not have a valid military requirement for the ,w#gf-b warhead4 #caba4 ,acceleration of depleted uranium manufacturing processes 7a7 ,acceleration of manufacturing ,the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall require the nuclear security enterprise to accelerate the modernization of manufacturing processes for depleted uranium by #bjcj so that the nuclear security enterprise-- 7#a7 demonstrates bulk cold hearth melting of depleted uranium alloys to augment existing capabilities on an operational basis for war reserve components2 7#b7 manufactures1 on a repeatable and ongoing basis1 war reserve depleted uranium alloy components using net shape casting2 7#c7 demonstrates1 if possible1 a production facility to conduct routine operations for manufacturing depleted uranium alloy components outside of the current perimeter security fencing of the ,y-#ab ,national ,security ,complex1 ,oak ,ridge1 ,tennessee2 and 7#d7 has available high purity depleted uranium for the production of war reserve components4 7b7 ,annual briefing ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbc1 and annually thereafter through #bjcj1 the ,administrator shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 progress made in carrying out subsection 7a72 7#b7 the cost of activities conducted under such subsection during the preceding fiscal year2 and 7#c7 the ability of the nuclear security enterprise to convert depleted uranium fluoride hexafluoride to depleted uranium tetrafluoride4 7c7 ,nuclear security enterprise defined ,in this section1 the term nuclear security enterprise has the meaning given that term in section #djjb of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja74 #cabb4 ,assistance by the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration to the ,air ,force for the development of the ,mark #ba;,a fuse 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 agreement with the ,secretary of the ,air ,force under which the ,administrator shall support the ,air ,force by reviewing and validating the development and sustainment of a fuse for the ,mark #ba;,a reentry vehicle to support the ,w#hg-a warhead over the projected lifetime of the warhead1 including by-- 7#a7 acting as an external reviewer of the ,mark #ba;,a fuse1 including by reviewing-- 7,a7 the design of the fuse2 7,b7 the quality of manufacturing and parts2 and 7,c7 the life availability of components2 7#b7 advising and supporting the ,air ,force on strategies to mitigate technical and schedule fuse risks2 and 7#c7 otherwise ensuring the expertise of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration in fuse and warhead design and manufacturing is available to support successful development and sustainment of the fuse over its lifetime4 7b7 ,budget request ,the ,administrator shall include1 in the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the budget of the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #bjbd 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code71 a request for amounts sufficient to ensure that the assistance provided to the ,air ,force under the agreement under subsection 7a7 does not negatively affect ongoing nuclear modernization programs of the ,administration4 7c7 ,nuclear ,weapons ,council review ,during the life of the agreement under subsection 7a71 the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council established under section #agi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall review the agreement as part of the annual review by the ,council of the budget of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration and ensure that assistance provided under such agreement aligns with ongoing programs of record between the ,department of ,defense and the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 7d7 ,transmittal of agreement ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council shall transmit to the congressional defense committees the agreement under subsection 7a7 and any comments that the ,council considers appropriate4 #cabc4 ,determination of standardized indirect cost elements 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,deputy ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,department of ,energy shall1 in consultation with the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security and the ,director of the ,office of ,science1 determine standardized indirect cost elements to be reported by contractors to the ,administrator4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date that the determination required by subsection 7a7 is made1 the ,deputy ,chief ,financial ,officer shall1 in coordination with the ,administrator and the ,director1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the standardized indirect cost elements determined under subsection 7a7 and a plan to require contractors to report1 beginning in fiscal year #bjbf1 such standardized indirect cost elements to the ,administrator4 7c7 ,standardized indirect cost elements defined ,in this section1 the term standardized indirect cost elements means the categories of indirect costs incurred by management and operating contractors that receive funds to perform work for the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 #cabd4 ,certification of completion of milestones with respect to plutonium pit aging 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall complete the milestones on plutonium pit aging identified in the report entitled ,research ,program ,plan for ,plutonium and ,pit ,aging1 published by the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration in ,september #bjba4 7b7 ,assessments ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 acting through the ,defense ,programs ,advisory ,committee1 conduct biennial reviews during the period beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 regarding the progress achieved toward completing the milestones described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 seek to enter into an arrangement with the private scientific advisory group known as ,,jason to conduct1 not later than #bjcj1 an assessment of plutonium pit aging4 7c7 ,briefings ,during the period beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 the ,administrator shall provide to the congressional defense committees biennial briefings on-- 7#a7 the progress achieved toward completing the milestones described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the results of the assessments described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,certification of completion of milestones ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjca1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 certify to the congressional defense committees whether the milestones described in subsection 7a7 have been achieved2 and 7#b7 if the milestones have not been achieved1 submit to such committees a report-- 7,a7 describing the reasons such milestones have not been achieved2 7,b7 including1 if the ,administrator determines the ,administration will not be able to meet one of such milestones1 an explanation for that determination2 and 7,c7 specifying new dates for the completion of the milestones the ,administrator anticipates the ,administration will meet4 #cabe4 ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration facility advanced manufacturing development 7a7 ,in general ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration for nuclear weapons production facilities1 the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security may authorize an amount1 not to exceed #e percent of such funds1 to be used by the director of each such facility to engage in research1 development1 and demonstration activities in order to maintain and enhance the engineering and manufacturing capabilities at such facility4 7b7 ,nuclear weapons production facility defined ,in this section1 the term nuclear weapons production facility has the meaning given that term in section #djjb of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja74 #cabf4 ,authorization of workforce development and training partnership programs within ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration 7a7 ,authority ,the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security may authorize management and operating contractors at covered facilities to develop and implement workforce development and training partnership programs to further the education and training of employees or prospective employees of such management and operating contractors to meet the requirements of section #dbai of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;a74 7b7 ,capacity ,to carry out subsection 7a71 a management and operating contractor at a covered facility may provide funding through grants or other means to cover the costs of the development and implementation of a workforce development and training partnership program authorized under such subsection1 including costs relating to curriculum development1 hiring of teachers1 procurement of equipment and machinery1 use of facilities or other properties1 and provision of scholarships and fellowships4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered facility means-- 7,a7 ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico2 or 7,b7 the ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina4 7#b7 ,the term prospective employee means an individual who has applied 7or who1 based on their field of study and experience1 is likely to apply7 for a position of employment with a management and operating contractor to support plutonium pit production at a covered facility4 ,c ,reports and other matters #caca4 ,modification to certain reporting requirements 7a7 ,reports on nuclear warhead acquisition process ,section #dbbc of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,a71 by striking submit to the congressional defense committees a plan and inserting provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on a plan2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking certify to the congressional defense committees that and inserting provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing that includes certifications that--2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 or provide to such committees a briefing on1 after a report containing2 and 7ii7 by inserting or briefing1 as the case may be after date of the report4 7b7 ,reports on transfers of civil nuclear technology ,section #cacf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgg;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7i7 as subsection 7j72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7h7 the following new subsection3 7i7 ,combination of reports ,the ,secretary of ,energy may submit the annual reports required by subsections 7a71 7d71 and 7e7 as a single annual report1 including by providing portions of the information so required as an annex to the single annual report4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #afa n4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja7n77 is amended by striking section #cacf7;i7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgg;a7i777 and inserting section #cacf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgg;a774 #cacb4 ,repeal of obsolete provisions of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act and other provisions 7a7 ,repeal of provisions of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 in title ,,xlii-- 7i7 in subtitle ,a1 by striking section #dbae2 and 7ii7 in subtitle ,b1 by striking section #dbce2 and 7,b7 in title ,,xliv-- 7i7 in subtitle ,a1 by striking section #ddjc2 7ii7 in subtitle ,c1 by striking sections #dddd1 #ddde1 and #dddf2 and 7iii7 in subtitle ,d1 by striking section #dded4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act is amended by striking the items relating to sections #dbae1 #dbce1 #ddjc1 #dddd1 #ddde1 #dddf1 and #dded4 7b7 ,repeal of other provisions 7#a7 ,authority to use international nuclear materials protection and cooperation program funds outside the former ,soviet ,union ,section #cabd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #befh7 is repealed4 7#b7 ,silk ,road ,initiative2 ,nuclear ,nonproliferation ,fellowships ,sections #cacc and #cacd of the ,ronald ,w4 ,reagan ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjje 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #begj1 #bega7 are repealed4 7#c7 ,requirement for research and development plan and report with respect to nuclear forensics capabilities ,section #caad of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #begd7 is repealed4 ,,xxxii ,,defense ,,nuclear ,,facilities ,,safety ,,board ,sec4 #cbja4 ,authorization4 ,sec4 #cbjb4 ,continuation of functions and powers during loss of quorum4 #cbja4 ,authorization ,there are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbc1 #da1dja1djj 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 ,continuation of functions and powers during loss of quorum ,section #caa7;e7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhf7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,three members and inserting 7#a7 ,three members2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,in accordance with paragraph 7#d71 during a covered period1 the ,chairperson1 in consultation with an eligible member1 may carry out the functions and powers of the ,board under sections #cab through #caf1 notwithstanding that a quorum does not exist4 7#c7 ,not later than #cj days after a covered period begins1 the ,chairperson shall notify the congressional defense committees that a quorum does not exist4 7#d7 ,the ,chairperson may make recommendations to the ,secretary of ,energy and initiate investigations into defense nuclear facilities under section #cab pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 only if-- 7,a7 a period of #cj days elapses following the date on which the ,chairperson submits the notification required under paragraph 7#c72 7,b7 not later than #cj days after making any such recommendation or initiating any such investigation1 the ,chairperson notifies the congressional defense committees of such recommendation or investigation2 and 7,c7 any eligible member concurs with such recommendation or investigation4 7#e7 ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,the term covered period means a period beginning on the date on which a quorum specified in paragraph 7#a7 does not exist by reason of either or both a vacancy in the membership of the ,board or the incapacity of a member of the ,board and ending on the earlier of-- 7i7 the date that is one year after such beginning date2 or 7ii7 the date on which a quorum exists4 7,c7 ,the term eligible member means a member of the ,board1 other than the ,chairperson1 serving during a covered period and who is not incapacitated4 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 #ac1jjd1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc 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 ,administration ,subtitle ,a--,maritime ,administration ,sec4 #ceja4 ,authorization of appropriations for the ,maritime ,administration4 ,sec4 #cejb4 ,secretary of ,transportation responsibility with respect to cargoes procured1 furnished1 or financed by other ,federal departments and agencies4 ,subtitle ,b--,merchant ,marine ,academy ,sec4 #ceaa4 ,exemption of certain students from requirement to obtain merchant mariner license4 ,sec4 #ceab4 ,board of ,visitors4 ,sec4 #ceac4 ,protection of cadets from sexual assault onboard vessels4 ,sec4 #cead4 ,service academy faculty parity of use of ,united ,states ,government works4 ,sec4 #ceae4 ,reports on matters relating to the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy4 ,sec4 #ceaf4 ,study on ,capital ,improvement ,program at the ,,usmma4 ,sec4 #ceag4 ,requirements relating to training of ,merchant ,marine ,academy cadets on certain vessels4 ,subtitle ,c--,maritime ,infrastructure ,sec4 #ceba4 ,united ,states marine highway program4 ,sec4 #cebb4 ,port infrastructure development grants4 ,sec4 #cebc4 ,project selection criteria for port infrastructure development program4 ,sec4 #cebd4 ,infrastructure improvements identified in the report on strategic seaports4 ,sec4 #cebe4 ,,gao review of ,government efforts to promote growth and modernization of ,united ,states ,merchant ,fleet4 ,sec4 #cebf4 ,,gao review of ,federal efforts to enhance port infrastructure resiliency and disaster preparedness4 ,sec4 #cebg4 ,study on foreign investment in shipping4 ,sec4 #cebh4 ,report on alternate marine fuel bunkering facilities at ports4 ,sec4 #cebi4 ,study of cybersecurity and national security threats posed by foreign manufactured cranes at ,united ,states ports4 ,subtitle ,d--,maritime ,workforce ,sec4 #ceca4 ,improving ,protections for ,midshipmen4 ,sec4 #cecb4 ,maritime ,technical ,advancement ,act4 ,sec4 #cecc4 ,ensuring diverse mariner recruitment4 ,sec4 #cecd4 ,low emissions vessels training4 ,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters ,sec4 #ceda4 ,waiver of navigation and vessel inspection laws4 ,sec4 #cedb4 ,national maritime strategy4 ,sec4 #cedc4 ,maritime ,environmental and ,technical ,assistance ,program4 ,sec4 #cedd4 ,definition of qualified vessel4 ,sec4 #cede4 ,establishing a capital construction fund4 ,sec4 #cedf4 ,recapitalization of ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet4 ,sec4 #cedg4 ,sense of ,congress on ,merchant ,marine4 ,sec4 #cedh4 ,analysis of effects of chemicals in stormwater runoff on ,pacific salmon and steelhead4 ,sec4 #cedi4 ,report on effective vessel quieting measures4 ,a ,maritime ,administration #ceja4 ,authorization of appropriations for the ,maritime ,administration 7a7 ,maritime administration ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,transportation for fiscal year #bjbc1 for programs associated with maintaining the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine1 the following amounts3 7#a7 ,for expenses necessary to support the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 #aab1hdh1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #hg1hdh1jjj shall be for ,academy operations2 7,b7 #bb1jjj1jjj shall be for facilities maintenance and repair and equipment2 and 7,c7 #c1jjj1jjj shall be for training1 staffing1 retention1 recruiting1 and contract management for ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy capital improvement projects4 7#b7 ,for expenses necessary to support the ,state maritime academies1 #ec1ghj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #b1djj1jjj shall be for the ,student ,incentive ,program2 7,b7 #f1jjj1jjj shall be for direct payments for ,state maritime academies2 7,c7 #f1hjj1jjj shall be for training ship fuel assistance2 7,d7 #h1jhj1jjj shall be for offsetting the costs of training ship sharing2 and 7,e7 #cj1ejj1jjj shall be for maintenance and repair of ,state maritime academy training vessels4 7#c7 ,for expenses necessary to support the ,national ,security ,multi-,mission ,vessel ,program1 including funds for construction and necessary expenses to construct shoreside infrastructure to support such vessels1 #ge1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,for expenses necessary to support ,maritime ,administration operations and programs1 #aca1dcc1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #ae1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,maritime ,environmental and ,technical ,assistance program authorized under section #ejcjg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 #cj1jjj1jjj shall be for shall be for the ,maritime ,centers of ,excellence1 including to make grants authorized under ,section #eagjf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 #ae1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,marine ,highways ,program1 including to make grants as authorized under section #eefja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,d7 #fg1dcc1jjj shall be for headquarters operations expenses2 7,e7 #b1jjj1jjj shall be for expenses necessary to provide for sealift contested environment evaluation2 7,f7 #hjj1jjj shall be for expenses necessary to provide for ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet resiliency2 and 7,g7 #a1bjj1jjj shall be for expenses necessary to provide for a comprehensive evaluation to assess the requirements for the training ship ,state of ,michigan4 7#e7 ,for expenses necessary for the disposal of obsolete vessels in the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet of the ,maritime ,administration1 #f1jjj1jjj4 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 #cah1jjj1jjj4 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 for the cost 7as defined in section #ejb7e7 of the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a7#e777 of loan guarantees under the program2 and 7,b7 #c1jjj1jjj may be used for administrative expenses relating to loan guarantee commitments under the program4 7#h7 ,for expenses necessary to provide assistance to small shipyards and for maritime training programs authorized under section #edaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #cj1jjj1jjj4 7#i7 ,for expenses necessary to implement the ,port ,infrastructure ,development ,program1 as authorized under section #edcja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #gej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 except that no such funds authorized under this title for this program may be used to provide a grant 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 of ,transportation determines such equipment would result in a net loss of jobs within a port or port terminal4 ,if such a determination is made1 the data and analysis for such determination shall be reported to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives not later than #c days after the date of the determination4 7b7 ,tanker security program 7#a7 ,funding ,section #ecdaa of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking through #bjce and inserting and #bjbc1 and #abj1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjbd through #bjce4 7#b7 ,increase in number of vessels ,section #ecdjc7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary2 7,b7 by striking more than #aj vessels and inserting more than--2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc1 #aj vessels2 and 7#b7 for any subsequent fiscal year1 #bj vessels4 4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,maritime ,administrator shall prepare and submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and of the ,senate1 to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transformation of the ,senate a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of industry capacity to support an expansion of the ,tanker ,security ,program pursuant to section #ecdaa of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7b77#a71 and section #ecdjc7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,an implementation timeline for entering #aj-vessels into the ,tanker ,security ,program not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 including all vessel conversion requirements1 and crew training requirements4 7#c7 ,an implementation timeline for entering #bj-vessels into the ,tanker ,security ,program not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 including all vessel conversion requirements1 and crew training requirements4 7#d7 ,an assessment of whether the #f1jjj1jjj per-vessel stipend meets requirements to attract and sustain the full #bj-vessel requirement for the ,tanker ,security ,program4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the need for additional authorities to offset the costs associated with converting vessels into ,,consol-capable vessels1 and to offset the costs associated with training the crews to operate such vessels4 7#f7 ,other matters the ,administrator deems appropriate4 #cejb4 ,secretary of ,transportation responsibility with respect to cargoes procured1 furnished1 or financed by other ,federal departments and agencies 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration shall issue a final rule to implement and enforce section #eecje7;d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,programs of other agencies ,section #eecje7;d77#b77;,a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section the following3 and annually submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the administration of such programs4 ,b ,merchant ,marine ,academy #ceaa4 ,exemption of certain students from requirement to obtain merchant mariner license ,section #eacji of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting able or before allowed2 7,b7 by striking only because of physical disqualification may and inserting solely due to a documented medical or psychological condition shall2 and 7,c7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting or psychological after physical2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,definition of documented medical or psychological condition ,in this section the term documented medical or psychological condition means1 with respect to an individual1 a physical disqualification or psychological condition1 including a mental health condition arising from sexual assault or sexual harassment1 for which the individual has been treated or is being treated by a medical or psychological provider4 4 #ceab4 ,board of ,visitors ,section #eacab of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 as so redesignated1 by striking flag-rank who and inserting flag-rank2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 at least #a shall be a representative of a maritime labor organization2 and 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,replacement ,if a member of the ,board is replaced1 not later than #fj days after the date of the replacement1 the ,designated ,federal ,officer selected under subsection 7g77#b7 shall notify that member4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and #b additional meetings1 which may be held in person or virtually after ,academy2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,scheduling2 notification ,when scheduling a meeting of the ,board1 the ,designated ,federal ,officer shall coordinate1 to the greatest extent practicable1 with the members of the ,board to determine the date and time of the meeting4 ,members of the ,board shall be notified of the date of each meeting not less than #cj days prior to the meeting date4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,staff ,one or more staff of each member of the ,board may accompany them on ,academy visits4 7#e7 ,scheduling2 notification ,when scheduling a visit to the ,academy1 the ,designated ,federal ,officer shall coordinate1 to the greatest extent practicable1 with the members of the ,board to determine the date and time of the visit4 ,members of the ,board shall be notified of the date of each visit not less than #cj days prior to the visit date4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by inserting and ranking member after chairman each place the term appears2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,such staff may attend meetings and may visit the ,academy44 #ceac4 ,protection of cadets from sexual assault onboard vessels 7a7 ,in general ,section #eacbb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,safety criteria ,the ,maritime ,administrator1 after consulting with the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 shall establish-- 7#a7 criteria1 to which an owner or operator of a vessel engaged in commercial service shall adhere prior to carrying a cadet performing their ,sea ,year service from the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 that addresses prevention of1 and response to1 sexual harassment1 dating violence1 domestic violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking2 and 7#b7 a process for collecting pertinent information from such owners or operators and verifying their compliance with the criteria4 7b7 ,minimum standards ,at a minimum1 the criteria established under subsection 7a7 shall require the vessel owners or operators to have policies that address-- 7#a7 communication between a cadet and an individual ashore who is trained in responding to incidents of sexual harassment1 dating violence1 domestic violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking2 7#b7 the safety and security of cadet staterooms while a cadet is onboard the vessel2 7#c7 requirements for crew to report complaints or incidents of sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 dating violence1 domestic violence1 and stalking consistent with the requirements in section #ajajd2 7#d7 the maintenance of records of reports of sexual harassment1 dating violence1 domestic violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking onboard a vessel carrying a cadet2 7#e7 the maintenance of records of sexual harassment1 dating violence1 domestic violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking training as required under subsection 7f72 7#f7 a requirement for the owner or operator provide each cadet a copy of the policies and procedures related to sexual harassment1 dating violence1 domestic violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking policies that pertain to the vessel on which they will be employed2 and 7#g7 any other issues the ,maritime ,administrator determines necessary to ensure the safety of cadets during ,sea ,year training4 7c7 ,self-certification by owners or operators ,the ,maritime ,administrator shall require the owner or operator of any commercial vessel that is carrying a cadet from the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy to annually certify that-- 7#a7 the vessel owner or operator is in compliance with the criteria established under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the vessel is in compliance with the ,international ,convention of ,safety of ,life at ,sea1 #aigd 7#cb ,,ust #dg7 and sections #hajf and #gjajc7;c74 7d7 ,information1 training1 and resources ,the ,maritime ,administrator shall ensure that a cadet participating in ,sea ,year-- 7#a7 receives training specific to vessel safety1 including sexual harassment1 dating violence1 domestic violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking prevention and response training1 prior to the cadet boarding a vessel for ,sea ,year training2 7#b7 is equipped with an appropriate means of communication and has been trained on its use2 7#c7 has access to a helpline to report incidents of sexual harassment1 dating violence1 domestic violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking that is monitored by trained personnel2 and 7#d7 is informed of the legal requirements for vessel owners and operators to provide for the security of individuals onboard1 including requirements under section #gjajc7;c7 and chapter #ha4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7d7 as subsections 7e7 through 7g71 respectively2 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated1 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,access to information ,the vessel operator shall make available to staff conducting a vessel check such information as the ,maritime ,administrator determines is necessary to determine whether the vessel is being operated in compliance with the criteria established under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,removal of students ,if staff of the ,academy or staff of the ,maritime ,administration determine that a commercial vessel is not in compliance with the criteria established under subsection 7a71 the staff-- 7,a7 may remove a cadet of the ,academy from the vessel2 and 7,b7 shall report such determination of non-compliance to the owner or operator of the vessel4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 as so redesignated1 by striking or the seafarer union and inserting and the seafarer union2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,noncommercial vessels 7#a7 ,in general ,a public vessel 7as defined in section #baja7 shall not be subject to the requirements of this section4 7#b7 ,requirements for participation ,the ,maritime ,administrator may establish criteria and requirements that the operators of public vessels shall meet to participate in the ,sea ,year program of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy that addresses prevention of1 and response to1 sexual harassment1 dating violence1 domestic violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking4 7i7 ,sharing of best practices ,the ,maritime ,administrator shall share with ,state maritime academies best practices for1 and lessons learned with respect to1 the prevention of1 and response to1 sexual harassment1 dating violence1 domestic violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking4 4 7b7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,maritime ,administrator may prescribe rules necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section4 7#b7 ,interim rules ,the ,maritime ,administrator may prescribe interim rules necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section4 ,for this purpose1 the ,maritime ,administrator in prescribing rules under paragraph 7#a7 is excepted from compliance with the notice and comment requirements of section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,all rules prescribed under the authority of the amendments made by this section shall remain in effect until superseded by a final rule4 7c7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,sea ,year compliance ,section #cead of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #eacah note7 is repealed4 7#b7 ,access of ,academy cadets to ,,dod ,,safe or equivalent helpline ,section #ceae of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #eaeah note7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b74 #cead4 ,service academy faculty parity of use of ,united ,states ,government works ,section #aje of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading of subsection 7b71 by striking ,certain of ,works and inserting ,certain ,works2 7#b7 in the first subsection 7c7 7relating to ,use by ,federal ,government7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense and inserting ,a covered ,secretary2 7#c7 by redesignating the second subsection 7c7 7relating to ,definitions7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,m7 ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy4 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the term covered ,secretary means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 with respect to the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy2 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 with respect to the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,academy2 or 7,c7 the ,secretary of ,defense1 with respect to any other covered institution under paragraph 7#b74 4 #ceae4 ,reports on matters relating to the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy 7a7 ,report on implementation of ,,napa recommendations 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees reports on the status of the implementation of the recommendations specified in paragraph 7#d74 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the status of the implementation of each recommendation specified in paragraph 7#d71 including whether the ,secretary-- 7i7 concurs with the recommendation2 7ii7 partially concurs with the recommendation2 7iii7 does not concur with the recommendation2 or 7iv7 determines the recommendation is not applicable to the ,department of ,transportation4 7,b7 ,an explanation of-- 7i7 with respect to a recommendation with which the ,secretary concurs1 the actions the ,secretary intends to take to implement such recommendation1 including-- 7,i7 any rules1 regulations1 policies1 or other guidance that have been issued1 revised1 changed1 or cancelled as a result of the implementation of the recommendation2 and 7,,ii7 any impediments to the implementation of the recommendation2 7ii7 with respect to a recommendation with which the ,secretary partially concurs1 the actions the ,secretary intends to take to implement the portion of such recommendation with which the ,secretary concurs1 including-- 7,i7 intermediate actions1 milestone dates1 and the expected completion date for the implementation of the portion of the recommendation2 and 7,,ii7 any rules1 regulations1 policies1 or other guidance that are expected to be issued1 revised1 changed1 or cancelled as a result of the implementation of the portion of the recommendation2 7iii7 with respect to a recommendation with which the ,secretary does not concur1 an explanation of why the ,secretary does not concur with such recommendation2 7iv7 with respect to a recommendation that the ,secretary determines is not applicable to the ,department of ,transportation1 an explanation of the reasons for the determination2 and 7v7 any statutory changes that may be necessary-- 7,i7 to fully implement the recommendations specified in paragraph 7#d7 with which the ,secretary concurs2 or 7,,ii7 to partially implement the recommendations specified in such paragraph with which the ,secretary partially concurs4 7,c7 ,a visual depiction of the status of the completion of the recommendations specified in paragraph 7#d74 7#c7 ,timing of reports ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit an initial report under paragraph 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,following the submittal of the initial report1 the ,secretary shall submit updated versions of the report not less frequently than once every #ahj days until the date on which the ,secretary submits to the appropriate congressional committees a certification that each recommendation specified in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 with which the ,secretary concurs-- 7i7 has been fully implemented2 or 7ii7 cannot be fully implemented1 including an explanation of why2 and 7,b7 with which the ,secretary partially concurs-- 7i7 has been partially implemented2 or 7ii7 cannot be partially implemented1 including an explanation of why4 7#d7 ,recommendations specified ,the recommendations specified in this paragraph are the recommendations set forth in the report prepared by a panel of the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration pursuant to section #ceac of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aigi7 titled ,organizational ,assessment of the ,u4,s4 ,merchant ,marine ,academy3 ,a ,path ,forward1 dated ,november #bjba4 7b7 ,report on implementation of policy relating to sexual harassment and other matters ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the status of the implementation of the policy on sexual harassment1 dating violence1 domestic violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 as required under section #eacah of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,inspector ,general audit 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall initiate an audit of the actions taken by the ,maritime ,administration to address only the following recommendations identified by a ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration panel in the ,november #bjba report titled ,organizational ,assessment of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy3 ,a ,path ,forward3 7,a7 ,recommendations #d4a through #d4c4 7,b7 ,recommendations #d4g through #d4aa4 7,c7 ,recommendations #e4a through #e4d4 7,d7 ,recommendations #e4f1 #e4g1 #e4aa1 #e4ad1 #e4ae1 #e4af1 #f4f1 and #f4g4 7,e7 ,recommendations #f4a through #f4d4 7#b7 ,report ,after the completion of the audit required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 and make publicly available1 a report containing the results of the audit4 7d7 ,implementation of recommendations from the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration 7#a7 ,agreement for study by national academy of public administration 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 under which the ,academy shall provide support for-- 7i7 prioritizing and addressing the recommendations referred to subsection 7c77#a7 and establishing a process for prioritizing other recommendations in the future2 7ii7 the development of-- 7,i7 long-term processes and a timeframe for long-term process improvements2 and 7,,ii7 corrective actions and best practice criteria that can be implemented in the medium- and near-term2 7iii7 the establishment of a clear assignment of responsibility for the implementation of each recommendation referred to in subsection 7c77#a71 and a strategy for assigning other recommendations in the future2 and 7iv7 a performance measurement system1 including data collection and tracking and evaluating progress toward goals of the ,merchant ,marine ,academy4 7,b7 ,report of progress ,not later than one year after the date of an agreement entered into pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 shall submit to the ,maritime ,administrator and the appropriate congressional committees a report on the progress made in implementing the recommendations referred to in subsection 7c77#a74 7#b7 ,prioritization and implementation plan 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,maritime ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a prioritization and implementation plan to assess1 prioritize1 and address the recommendations identified by the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration panel in the ,november #bjba report titled ,organizational ,assessment of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy3 ,a ,path ,forward that ,superintendent of the ,merchant ,marine ,academy determines are relevant to the ,maritime ,administration1 including the recommendations referred to in subsection 7c77#a74 ,the prioritization and implementation plan shall-- 7i7 be developed using the strategies1 processes1 and systems developed pursuant to an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 include estimated timelines and cost estimates for the implementation of priority goals2 7iii7 include summaries of stakeholder and interagency engagement used to assess goals and timelines2 7iv7 with respect to any recommendation the ,superintendent determines is not relevant to the ,maritime ,administration1 include an explanation for the determination2 and 7v7 submitted to the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation and the appropriate congressional committees and made publicly available4 7,b7 ,audit and report ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall-- 7i7 not later than #ahj days after the date on which the prioritization and implementation plan described in subparagraph 7,a7 is made publicly available1 initiate an audit of the actions taken by the ,maritime ,administration to address such plan2 7ii7 monitor the actions taken by the ,maritime ,administration to implement recommendations contained in the audit required under clause 7i7 and in prior audits of the ,maritime ,administration's implementation of ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration recommendations and periodically initiate subsequent audits of the continued actions taken by the ,maritime ,administration to address the prioritization and implementation plan1 as the ,inspector ,general determines necessary2 and 7iii7 after the completion of the audit required under clause 7i71 submit to the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration and the appropriate congressional committees1 and make publicly available1 a report containing the results of the audit4 7,c7 ,report of progress ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the report required under clause 7ii7 is made publicly available1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration shall submit to the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation and the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes a description of-- 7i7 the actions planned to be taken by the ,maritime ,administration1 and estimated timeframes1 to implement any open or unresolved recommendation-- 7,i7 included in the report of the ,inspector ,general required under subsection 7,b77iii72 or 7,,ii7 referred to in subsection 7c77#a72 and 7ii7 an identification of any recommendation referred to in clause 7i7 for which the ,maritime ,administration failed to meet a target action date1 or for which the ,maritime ,administration requested an extension of time1 and the reasons why such an extension was necessary4 7#c7 ,agreement for plan on capital improvements ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,maritime ,administrator shall seek to enter into an agreement with a ,federal construction agent for the development of a plan to execute capital improvements at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy4 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,subcommittee on ,transportation1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#d7 the ,subcommittee on ,transportation1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#e7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ceaf4 ,study on ,capital ,improvement ,program at the ,,usmma 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy ,capital ,improvement ,program4 ,the study shall include an evaluation of-- 7#a7 the actions the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy has taken to bring the buildings1 infrastructure1 and other facilities on campus into compliance with applicable building codes and the further actions required for full compliance2 7#b7 how the approach that the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy uses to manage its capital assets compares with national leading practices2 7#c7 how cost estimates prepared for capital asset projects compares with cost estimating leading practices2 7#d7 whether the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy has adequate staff who are trained to identify needed capital projects1 estimate the cost of those projects1 perform building maintenance1 and manage capital improvement projects2 and 7#e7 how the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy identifies and prioritizes capital construction needs1 and how the prioritization of such needs relates to the safety1 education1 and wellbeing of midshipmen4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #ceag4 ,requirements relating to training of ,merchant ,marine ,academy cadets on certain vessels 7a7 ,requirements relating to protection of cadets from sexual assault onboard vessels 7#a7 ,in general ,subsection 7b7 of section #eacjg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,sea ,year ,cadets on certain vessels 7#a7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall require an operator of a vessel participating in the ,maritime ,security ,program under chapter #eca of this title1 the ,cable ,security ,fleet under chapter #ecb of this title1 or the ,tanker ,security ,fleet under chapter #ecd of this title to-- 7,a7 carry on each ,maritime ,security ,program vessel1 ,cable ,security ,fleet vessel1 or ,tanker ,security ,fleet vessel #b ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy cadets1 if available1 on each voyage2 and 7,b7 implement and adhere to policies1 programs1 criteria1 and requirements established pursuant to section #eacbb of this title4 7#b7 ,failure to implement or adhere to requirements ,failure to implement or adhere to the policies1 programs1 criteria1 and requirements referred to in paragraph 7#a7 may1 as determined by the ,maritime ,administrator1 constitute a violation of an operating agreement entered into under chapter #eca1 #ecb1 or #ecd of this title and the ,maritime ,administrator may-- 7,a7 require the operator to take corrective actions2 or 7,b7 withhold payment due to the operator until the violation1 as determined by the ,maritime ,administrator1 has been remedied4 7#c7 ,withheld payments ,any payment withheld pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,b7 may be paid1 upon a determination by the ,maritime ,administrator that the operator is in compliance with the policies1 programs1 criteria1 and requirements referred to in paragraph 7#a74 4 7#b7 ,applicability ,paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 of section #eacjg1 as amended by paragraph 7#a71 shall apply with respect to any failure to implement or adhere to the policies1 programs1 criteria1 and requirements referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 of such subsection that occurs on or after the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in section #ecajf7;a77#b71 by inserting or section #eacjg7;b7 after this section2 7#b7 in section #ecbjf7;a77#b71 by inserting or section #eacjg7;b7 after this section2 and 7#c7 in section #ecdjf7;a71 by inserting or section #eacjg7;b7 after this section4 ,c ,maritime ,infrastructure #ceba4 ,united ,states marine highway program 7a7 ,united ,states marine highway program 7#a7 ,in general ,section #eefja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #eefja4 ,united ,states marine highway program 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is in the ,department of ,transportation a program1 to be known as the ,united ,states marine highway program4 7#b7 ,additional program activities ,in carrying out the program established under this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,transportation may-- 7,a7 coordinate with ports1 ,state departments of transportation1 localities1 other public agencies1 and appropriate private sector entities on the development of landside facilities and infrastructure to support marine highway transportation2 and 7,b7 develop performance measures for the program4 7b7 ,marine highway transportation routes 7#a7 ,designation ,the ,secretary may designate a route as a marine highway transportation route1 or modify such a designation1 if-- 7,a7 such route-- 7i7 provides a coordinated and capable alternative to landside transportation2 7ii7 mitigates or relieves landside congestion2 7iii7 promotes marine highway transportation2 or 7iv7 uses vessels documented under chapter #aba2 and 7,b7 such designation or modification is requested by-- 7i7 the government of a ,state or territory2 7ii7 a metropolitan planning organization2 7iii7 a port authority2 7iv7 a non-,federal navigation district2 or 7v7 a ,tribal government4 7#b7 ,determination ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,maritime ,administrator receives a request for the designation or modification of a marine highway route under paragraph 7#a71 the ,maritime ,administrator shall make a determination of whether to make the requested designation or modification4 7#c7 ,notification ,not later than #ad days after the date on which the ,maritime ,administrator makes a determination under paragraph 7#b71 the ,maritime ,administrator shall notify the requester of the determination4 7c7 ,map of marine highway program routes 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,maritime ,administrator shall make publicly available a map showing the location of marine highway routes1 including such routes along the coasts1 in the inland waterways1 and at sea and update that map when a marine highway route is designated or modified pursuant to subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,coordination ,the ,maritime ,administrator shall coordinate with the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration to incorporate the map referred to in paragraph 7#a7 into the ,marine ,cadastre4 7d7 ,assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make grants to1 or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with1 eligible entities to implement a marine highway transportation project or a component of such a project if the ,secretary determines that the project or component-- 7,a7 meets the criteria referred to in subsection 7b77#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 develops1 expands1 or promotes-- 7i7 marine highway transportation2 or 7ii7 shipper use of marine highway transportation4 7#b7 ,application 7,a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant or to enter into a contract or cooperative agreement under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form and manner1 and at such time1 as the ,secretary may require4 ,such an application shall include the following3 7i7 ,a comprehensive description of-- 7,i7 the marine highway route to be served by the marine highway transportation project2 7,,ii7 the supporters of the marine highway transportation project1 which may include business affiliations1 private sector stakeholders1 ,state departments of transportation1 metropolitan planning organizations1 municipalities1 or other governmental entities 7including ,tribal governments71 as applicable2 7,,iii7 the need for such project2 and 7,,iv7 the performance measure for the marine highway transportation project1 such as volumes of cargo or passengers moved1 or contribution to environmental mitigation1 safety1 reduced vehicle miles traveled1 or reduced maintenance and repair costs4 7ii7 ,a demonstration1 to the satisfaction of the ,secretary1 that-- 7,i7 the marine highway transportation project is financially viable2 and 7,,ii7 the funds or other assistance provided under this subsection will be spent or used efficiently and effectively4 7iii7 ,such other information as the ,secretary may require4 7,b7 ,pre-proposal 7i7 ,in general ,prior to accepting a full application under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may require that an eligible entity first submit a pre-proposal that contains a brief description of the item referred to in clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 of such subparagraph4 7ii7 ,feedback ,not later than #cj days after receiving a pre-proposal under clause 7i7 from an eligible entity1 the ,secretary shall provide to the eligible entity feedback to encourage or discourage the eligible entity from submitting a full application4 ,an eligible entity may still submit a full application even if that eligible entity is not encouraged to do so after submitting a pre-proposal4 7,c7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary may not require separate applications for project designation and for assistance under this section4 7,d7 ,grant application feedback ,following the award of assistance under this subsection for a particular fiscal year1 the ,secretary may provide feedback to an applicant to help such applicant improve future applications if the feedback is requested by that applicant4 7#c7 ,timing 7,a7 ,notice of funding opportunity ,the ,secretary shall post a notice of funding opportunity regarding grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this subsection not more than #fj days after the date of the enactment of the appropriations ,act for the fiscal year concerned4 7,b7 ,awarding of assistance ,the ,secretary shall award grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this subsection not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of the appropriations ,act for the fiscal year concerned4 7#d7 ,non-,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 not more than #hj percent of the funding for any project for which funding is provided under this subsection may come from ,federal sources4 7,b7 ,tribal governments and rural areas ,the ,secretary may increase the ,federal share of funding for the project to an amount above #hj percent in the case of an award of assistance under this subsection-- 7i7 to an eligible entity that is a ,tribal government2 or 7ii7 for a project located in a rural area4 7#e7 ,preference for financially viable projects ,in awarding grants or entering into contracts or cooperative agreements under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give a preference to a project or component of a project that presents the most financially viable transportation service and require the lowest percentage of ,federal share of the funding4 7#f7 ,treatment of unexpended funds ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#c77;,b71 amounts awarded under this subsection that are not expended by the recipient within five years after obligation of funds or that are returned shall remain available to the ,secretary to make grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements under this subsection4 7#g7 ,conditions on provision of assistance ,the ,secretary may not provide assistance to an eligible entity under this subsection unless the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 sufficient funding is available to meet the non-,federal share requirement under paragraph 7#d72 7,b7 the marine highway project for which such assistance is provided will be completed without unreasonable delay2 and 7,c7 the eligible entity has the authority to implement the proposed marine highway project4 7#h7 ,prohibited uses ,assistance provided under this subsection may not be used-- 7,a7 to improve port or land-based infrastructure outside the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 unless the ,secretary determines that such activities are necessary to carry out the marine highway project for which such assistance is provided1 to raise sunken vessels1 construct buildings or other physical facilities1 or acquire land4 7#i7 ,geographic distribution ,in making grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements under this section the ,secretary shall take such measures so as to ensure an equitable geographic distribution of funds4 7#aj7 ,eligible entity ,in this subsection1 the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state1 a political subdivision of a ,state1 or a local government2 7,b7 a ,united ,states metropolitan planning organization2 7,c7 a ,united ,states port authority2 7,d7 a ,tribal government2 or 7,e7 a ,united ,states private sector operator of marine highway projects or private sector owners of facilities1 including an ,alaska ,native ,corporation1 with an endorsement letter from the requester of a marine highway route designation or modification referred to in subsection 7b77#a77;,b74 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #eef of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #eefja and inserting the following3 #eefja4 ,united ,states marine highway program4 4 7b7 ,multistate1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and regional transportation planning 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #eef of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #eefjb the following3 #eefjc4 ,multistate1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and regional transportation planning 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,federal entities1 ,state and local governments1 ,tribal governments1 and appropriate private sector entities1 may develop strategies to encourage the use of marine highway transportation for transportation of passengers and cargo4 7b7 ,strategies ,if the ,secretary develops strategies under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 assess the extent to which ,states1 local governments1 and ,tribal governments include marine highway transportation and other marine transportation solutions in transportation planning2 7#b7 encourage ,state and ,tribal departments of transportation to develop strategies1 where appropriate1 to incorporate marine highway transportation1 ferries1 and other marine transportation solutions for regional and interstate transport of freight and passengers in transportation planning2 and 7#c7 encourage groups of ,states1 ,tribal governments1 and multistate transportation entities to determine how marine highways can address congestion1 bottlenecks1 and other interstate transportation challenges4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #eef of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #eefjc and inserting the following3 #eefjc4 ,multistate1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and regional transportation planning4 4 7c7 ,research on marine highway transportation ,section #eefjd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 the economic effects of marine highway transportation on the ,united ,states economy2 7#b7 the effects of marine highway transportation1 including with respect to the provision of additional transportation options1 on rural areas2 4 7d7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,in general ,section #eefje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #eefje4 ,definitions ,in this chapter3 7#a7 ,the term marine highway transportation means the carriage by a documented vessel of cargo 7including such carriage of cargo and passengers71 if such cargo-- 7,a7 is-- 7i7 contained in intermodal cargo containers and loaded by crane on the vessel2 7ii7 loaded on the vessel by means of wheeled technology1 including roll-on roll-off cargo2 7iii7 shipped in discrete units or packages that are handled individually1 palletized1 or unitized for purposes of transportation2 7iv7 bulk1 liquid1 or loose cargo loaded in tanks1 holds1 hoppers1 or on deck2 or 7v7 freight vehicles carried aboard commuter ferry boats2 and 7,b7 is-- 7i7 loaded at a port in the ,united ,states and unloaded either at another port in the ,united ,states or at a port in ,canada or ,mexico2 or 7ii7 loaded at a port in ,canada or ,mexico and unloaded at a port in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the term 8,tribal government0 means the recognized governing body of any ,indian or ,alaska ,native ,tribe1 band1 nation1 pueblo1 village1 community1 component band1 or component reservation1 individually identified 7including parenthetically7 in the list published most recently1 as of the date of enactment of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 pursuant to section #ajd of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca74 7#c7 ,the term ,alaska ,native ,corporation has the meaning given the term ,native ,corporation under section #c of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb74 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #eef of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #eefje and inserting the following3 #eefje4 ,definitions4 4 7e7 ,report on maritime highway transportation in ,gulf of ,mexico and ,puget ,sound ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,maritime ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on opportunities for maritime highway transportation1 as that term is defined section #eefje7a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this section1 in the ,gulf of ,mexico1 ,puget ,sound1 and ,salish ,sea ,system by vessels documented under chapter #aba of title #df1 united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,deadline for public availability of map ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,maritime ,administration shall make publicly available the map of marine highway program routes required to be made publicly available under subsection 7c7 of section #eefja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this section4 #cebb4 ,port infrastructure development grants 7a7 ,in general ,in making port infrastructure development grants under section #edcja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall treat a project described in subsection 7b7 as an eligible project under section #edcja7;a77#c7 of such title for purposes of making grants under section #edcja7;a7 of such title4 7b7 ,project described ,a project described in this subsection is a project to provide shore power at a port that services-- 7#a7 passenger vessels described in section #cejg7k7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 vessels that move goods or freight4 #cebc4 ,project selection criteria for port infrastructure development program ,in making port infrastructure development grants under section #edcja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbc1 in considering the criteria under subparagraphs 7,a77ii7 and 7,b77ii7 of paragraph 7#f7 of subsection 7a7 with respect to a project described in paragraph 7#c7 of such subsection that is located in a noncontiguous ,state or territory1 the ,secretary may take into account-- 7#a7 the geographic isolation of the ,state or territory2 and 7#b7 the economic dependence of the ,state or territory on the proposed project4 #cebd4 ,infrastructure improvements identified in the report on strategic seaports ,in making port infrastructure development grants under section #edcja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbc1 the ,secretary may consider infrastructure improvements identified in the report on strategic seaports required by section #ceae of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aihe7 that would improve the commercial operations of those seaports4 #cebe4 ,,gao review of ,government efforts to promote growth and modernization of ,united ,states ,merchant ,fleet 7a7 ,review ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of the efforts of the ,united ,states ,government to promote the growth and modernization of the ,united ,states maritime industry and the vessels of the ,united ,states1 as defined in section #aaf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 including the overall efficacy of ,united ,states ,government financial support and policies1 including the ,capital ,construction ,fund1 ,construction ,reserve ,fund1 and other relevant loan1 grant1 or other programs4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes the results of a review required under subsection 7a74 #cebf4 ,,gao review of ,federal efforts to enhance port infrastructure resiliency and disaster preparedness 7a7 ,review ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of ,federal efforts to assist ports in enhancing the resiliency of key intermodal connectors to weather-related disasters4 ,the review shall include an analysis of the following3 7#a7 ,actions being undertaken at various ports to better identify critical land-side connectors that may be vulnerable to disruption in the event of a natural disaster1 including how to communicate such information during a disaster when communications systems may be compromised1 and the level of ,federal involvement in such actions4 7#b7 ,the extent to which the ,department of ,transportation and other ,federal agencies are working in line with recent recommendations from key resiliency reports1 including the ,national ,academies of ,science study on strengthening supply chain resilience1 to establish a framework for ports to follow to increase resiliency to major weather-related disruptions before such disruptions happen4 7#c7 ,the extent to which the ,department of ,transportation or other ,federal agencies have provided funds to ports for resiliency-related projects4 7#d7 ,the extent to which ,federal agencies have a coordinated approach to helping ports and the multiple ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and private stakeholders involved1 to improve resiliency prior to weather-related disasters4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the results of the review required under subsection 7a74 #cebg4 ,study on foreign investment in shipping 7a7 ,assessment ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,international ,trade 7referred to in this section as the ,under ,secretary71 in coordination with the ,maritime ,administrator1 the ,commissioner of the ,federal ,maritime ,commission1 and the heads of other relevant agencies1 shall conduct an assessment of subsidies1 indirect state support1 and other financial infrastructure or benefits provided by foreign states that control more than one percent of the world merchant fleet to entities or individuals building1 owning1 chartering1 operating1 or financing vessels not documented under the laws of the ,united ,states that are engaged in foreign commerce4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 as defined in section #ceae7;e71 a report on the assessment conducted under subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 the amount1 in ,united ,states dollars1 of subsidies1 indirect state support1 and other financial infrastructure or benefits provided by a foreign state described in subsection 7a7 to-- 7,a7 the shipping industry of each country as a whole2 7,b7 the shipping industry as a percent of gross domestic product of each country2 and 7,c7 each ship on average1 by ship type for cargo1 tanker1 and bulk2 7#b7 the amount1 in ,united ,states dollars1 of subsidies1 indirect state support1 and other financial infrastructure or benefits provided by a foreign state described in subsection 7a7 to the shipping industry of another foreign state1 including favorable financial arrangements for ship construction2 7#c7 a description of the shipping industry activities of state-owned enterprises of a foreign state described in subsection 7a72 7#d7 a description of the type of support provided by a foreign state described in subsection 7a71 including tax relief1 direct payment1 indirect support of state-controlled financial entities1 or other such support1 as determined by the ,under ,secretary2 and 7#e7 a description of how the subsidies provided by a foreign state described in subsection 7a7 may be disadvantaging the competitiveness of vessels documented under the laws of the ,united ,states that are engaged in foreign commerce and the national security of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term foreign commerce means-- 7,a7 commerce or trade between the ,united ,states1 its territories or possessions1 or the ,district of ,columbia1 and a foreign country2 7,b7 commerce or trade between foreign countries2 or 7,c7 commerce or trade within a foreign country4 7#b7 ,the term foreign state has the meaning given the term in section #afjc7;a7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term shipping industry means the construction1 ownership1 chartering1 operation1 or financing of vessels engaged in foreign commerce4 #cebh4 ,report on alternate marine fuel bunkering facilities at ports 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,maritime ,administrator shall make publicly available on an appropriate website a report on the necessary port-related infrastructure needed to support bunkering facilities for liquefied natural gas1 hydrogen1 ammonia1 or other new marine fuels under development4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 information about the existing ,united ,states infrastructure1 in particular the storage facilities1 bunkering vessels1 and transfer systems to support bunkering facilities for liquefied natural gas1 hydrogen1 ammonia1 or other new marine fuels under development2 7#b7 a review of the needed upgrades to ,united ,states infrastructure1 including storage facilities1 bunkering vessels1 and transfer systems1 to support bunkering facilities for liquefied natural gas1 hydrogen1 ammonia1 or other new marine fuels under development2 7#c7 an assessment of the estimated ,government investment in this infrastructure and the duration of that investment2 and 7#d7 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 information on the relevant ,federal agencies that would oversee the permitting and construction of bunkering facilities for liquefied natural gas1 hydrogen1 ammonia1 or other new marine fuels1 as well as the ,federal funding grants or formula programs that could be used for such marine fuels4 #cebi4 ,study of cybersecurity and national security threats posed by foreign manufactured cranes at ,united ,states ports 7a7 ,study ,the ,maritime ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 shall conduct a study to assess whether there are cybersecurity or national security threats posed by foreign manufactured cranes at ,united ,states ports4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,maritime ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the results of the study required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,form of report ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 ,d ,maritime ,workforce #ceca4 ,improving ,protections for ,midshipmen 7a7 ,supporting the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy ,chapter #eac of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eacbe4 ,sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention information management system 7a7 ,information management system 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbc1 the ,maritime ,administrator shall establish within the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy ,sexual ,assault prevention and ,response ,program1 an information management system to track and maintain1 in such a manner that patterns can be reasonably identified1 information regarding claims and incidents involving cadets that are reportable pursuant to subsection 7d7 of section #eacah of this chapter4 7#b7 ,information maintained in the system ,information maintained in the system established under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following information1 to the extent that information is available3 7,a7 ,the overall number of sexual assault or sexual harassment incidents per fiscal year4 7,b7 ,the location of each such incident1 including vessel name and the name of the company operating the vessel1 if applicable4 7,c7 ,the standardized job title or position of the individuals involved in each such incident4 7,d7 ,the general nature of each such incident1 to include copies of any associated reports completed on the incidents4 7,e7 ,the type of inquiry made into each such incident4 7,f7 ,a record of whether each such incident was substantiated by the relevant investigative process4 7#c7 ,past information included ,the information management system under this section shall include the relevant data listed in this subsection related to sexual assault and sexual harassment that the ,maritime ,administrator possesses1 and shall not be limited to data collected after ,january #a1 #bjbc4 7#d7 ,privacy protections ,the ,maritime ,administrator and the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,transportation shall coordinate to ensure that the information management system under this section shall-- 7,a7 be established and maintained in a secure fashion to ensure the protection of the privacy of any individuals whose information is entered in such system2 and 7,b7 be free of personally identifiable information and maintain only the data required to satisfy the statistical purpose of such system4 7#e7 ,cybersecurity audit ,ninety days after the implementation of the information management system1 the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall commence an audit of the cybersecurity of the system and shall submit a report containing the results of that audit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#f7 ,correcting records ,in establishing the information management system1 the ,maritime ,administrator shall create a process to ensure that if any incident report results in a final agency action or final judgement that acquits an individual of wrongdoing1 all personally identifiable information about the acquitted individual is removed from that incident report in the system4 7b7 ,sea year program ,the ,maritime ,administrator shall provide for the establishment of in-person and virtual confidential exit interviews1 to be conducted by personnel who are not involved in the assignment of the midshipmen to a ,sea ,year vessel1 for midshipmen from the ,academy upon completion of ,sea ,year and following completion by the midshipmen of the survey under section #eacbb7;d74 7c7 ,data-informed decisionmaking ,the data maintained in the data management system under subsection 7a7 and through the exit interviews under subsection 7b7 shall be affirmatively referenced and used to inform the creation of new policy or regulation1 or changes to any existing policy or regulation1 in the areas of sexual harassment1 dating violence1 domestic violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking4 #eacbf4 ,student advisory board at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy 7a7 ,in general ,the ,maritime ,administrator shall establish at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy an advisory board to be known as the ,advisory ,board to the ,secretary of ,transportation 7referred to in this section as the ,advisory ,board74 7b7 ,membership ,the ,advisory ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #ab midshipmen of the ,merchant ,marine ,academy who are enrolled at the ,merchant ,marine ,academy at the time of the appointment1 including not fewer than #c cadets from each class4 7c7 ,appointment2 term ,midshipmen shall serve on the ,advisory ,board pursuant to appointment by the ,maritime ,administrator4 ,appointments shall be made not later than #fj days after the date of the swearing in of a new class of midshipmen at the ,academy4 ,the term of membership of a midshipmen on the ,advisory ,board shall be #a academic year4 7d7 ,reappointment ,the ,maritime ,administrator may reappoint not more than #f cadets from the previous term to serve on the ,advisory ,board for an additional academic year if the ,maritime ,administrator determines such reappointment to be in the best interests of the ,merchant ,marine ,academy4 7e7 ,meetings ,the ,advisory ,board shall meet with the ,secretary of ,transportation not less than once each academic year to discuss the activities of the ,advisory ,board4 ,the ,advisory ,board shall meet in person with the ,maritime ,administrator not less than #b times each academic year to discuss the activities of the ,advisory ,board4 7f7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,board shall-- 7#a7 identify health and wellbeing1 diversity1 and sexual assault and harassment challenges and other topics considered important by the ,advisory ,board facing midshipmen at the ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 off campus1 and while aboard ships during ,sea ,year or other training opportunities2 7#b7 discuss and propose possible solutions1 including improvements to culture and leadership development at the ,merchant ,marine ,academy2 and 7#c7 periodically review the efficacy of the program in section #eacbe7;b71 as appropriate1 and provide recommendations to the ,maritime ,administrator for improvement4 7g7 ,working groups ,the ,advisory ,board may establish one or more working groups to assist the ,advisory ,board in carrying out its duties1 including working groups composed in part of midshipmen at the ,merchant ,marine ,academy who are not current members of the ,advisory ,board4 7h7 ,reports and briefings ,the ,advisory ,board shall regularly provide the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,maritime ,administrator reports and briefings on the results of its duties1 including recommendations for actions to be taken in light of such results4 ,such reports and briefings may be provided in writing1 in person1 or both4 #eacbg4 ,sexual ,assault ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a ,sexual ,assault ,advisory ,council 7in this section referred to as the ,council74 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,council shall be composed of not fewer than #h and not more than #ad individuals selected by the ,secretary of ,transportation who are alumni that have graduated within the last #d years or current midshipmen of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy 7including midshipmen or alumni who were victims of sexual assault1 to the maximum extent practicable1 and midshipmen or alumni who were not victims of sexual assault7 and governmental and nongovernmental experts and professionals in the sexual assault field4 7#b7 ,experts included ,the ,council shall include-- 7,a7 not less than #a member who is licensed in the field of mental health and has prior experience working as a counselor or therapist providing mental health care to survivors of sexual assault in a victim services agency or organization2 and 7,b7 not less than #a member who has prior experience developing or implementing sexual assault or sexual harassment prevention and response policies in an academic setting4 7#c7 ,rules regarding membership ,no employee of the ,department of ,transportation shall be a member of the ,council4 ,the number of governmental experts appointed to the ,council shall not exceed the number of nongovernmental experts4 7c7 ,duties2 authorized activities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,council shall meet not less often than semiannually to-- 7,a7 review-- 7i7 the policies on sexual harassment1 dating violence1 domestic violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking under section #eacah of this title2 7ii7 the trends and patterns of data contained in the system described under section #eacbe of this title2 and 7iii7 related matters the ,council views as appropriate2 and 7,b7 develop recommendations designed to ensure that such policies and such matters conform1 to the extent practicable1 to best practices in the field of sexual assault and sexual harassment response and prevention4 7#b7 ,authorized activities ,to carry out this subsection1 the ,council may-- 7,a7 interview current and former midshipmen of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy 7to the extent that such midshipmen provide the ,department of ,transportation express consent to be interviewed by the ,council72 and 7,b7 review surveys under section #eacbb7;d74 7#c7 ,personally identifiable information ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,council shall comply with the obligations of the ,department of ,transportation to protect personally identifiable information4 7d7 ,reports ,on an annual basis for each of the #e years after the date of enactment of this section1 and at the discretion of the ,council thereafter1 the ,council shall submit1 to the ,president and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 a report on the ,council's findings based on the reviews conducted pursuant to subsection 7c7 and related recommendations4 7e7 ,employee status ,members of the ,council shall not be considered employees of the ,united ,states ,government for any purpose and shall not receive compensation other than reimbursement of travel expenses and per diem allowance in accordance with section #egjc of title #e4 7f7 ,nonapplicability of ,,faca ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the ,council4 #eacbh4 ,student support ,the ,maritime ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 require a biannual survey of midshipmen1 faculty1 and staff of the ,academy assessing the environment of the ,academy2 and 7#b7 require an annual survey of faculty and staff of the ,academy assessing the ,sea ,year program4 4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,maritime ,administrator shall provide ,congress with a briefing on the resources necessary to properly implement section #eacbh of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section4 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,the chapter analysis for chapter #eac of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eacbe4 ,sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention information management system4 #eacbf4 ,student advisory board at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy4 #eacbg4 ,sexual ,assault ,advisory ,council4 #eacbh4 ,student support4 4 7d7 ,united states merchant marine academy student support plan 7#a7 ,student support plan ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbc1 the ,maritime ,administrator shall issue a ,student ,support ,plan for the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 in consultation with relevant mental health professionals in the ,federal ,government or experienced with the maritime industry or related industries4 ,such plan shall-- 7,a7 address the mental health resources available to midshipmen1 both on-campus and during ,sea ,year2 7,b7 establish a tracking system for suicidal ideations and suicide attempts of midshipmen1 which excludes personally identifiable information2 7,c7 create an option for midshipmen to obtain assistance from a professional care provider virtually2 and 7,d7 require an annual survey of faculty and staff assessing the adequacy of mental health resources for midshipmen of the ,academy1 both on campus and during ,sea ,year4 7#b7 ,report to congress ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,maritime ,administrator shall provide ,congress with a report on the resources necessary to properly implement this subsection4 7e7 ,special victims advisor ,section #eacai of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,special victims advisor 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall designate an attorney 7to be known as the ,special ,victims ,advisor7 for the purpose of providing legal assistance to any cadet of the ,academy who is the victim of an alleged sex-related offense regarding administrative and criminal proceedings related to such offense1 regardless of whether the report of that offense is restricted or unrestricted4 7#b7 ,special victims advisory ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the attorney designated as the ,special ,victims ,advisor has knowledge of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice1 as well as criminal and civil law4 7#c7 ,privileged communications ,any communications between a victim of an alleged sex-related offense and the ,special ,victim ,advisor1 when acting in their capacity as such1 shall have the same protection that applicable law provides for confidential attorney-client communications4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,unfilled vacancies ,the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration may appoint qualified candidates to positions under subsections 7a7 and 7d7 of this section without regard to sections #ccji through #ccai of title #e4 4 7f7 ,catch a serial offender assessment 7#a7 ,assessment ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 in coordination with the ,maritime ,administrator1 shall conduct an assessment of the feasibility and process necessary1 and appropriate responsible entities to establish a program for the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy and ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine modeled on the ,catch a ,serial ,offender program of the ,department of ,defense using the information management system required under subsection 7a7 of section #eacbe of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the exit interviews under subsection 7b7 of such section4 7#b7 ,legislative change proposals ,if1 as a result of the assessment required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant or the ,administrator determines that additional authority is necessary to implement the program described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant or the ,administrator1 as applicable1 shall provide appropriate legislative change proposals to ,congress4 7g7 ,shipboard training ,section #eacbb7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,training 7,a7 ,in general ,as part of training that shall be provided not less than semiannually to all midshipmen of the ,academy1 pursuant to section #eacah1 the ,maritime ,administrator shall develop and implement comprehensive in-person sexual assault risk-reduction and response training that1 to the extent practicable1 conforms to best practices in the sexual assault prevention and response field and includes appropriate scenario-based training4 7,b7 ,development and consultation with experts ,in developing the sexual assault risk-reduction and response training under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,maritime ,administrator shall consult with and incorporate1 as appropriate1 the recommendations and views of experts in the sexual assault field4 4 #cecb4 ,maritime ,technical ,advancement ,act 7a7 ,in general ,section #eagjf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,designation ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may designate as a center of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education an entity which is a covered training entity4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may award a maritime career training grant to a center of excellence designated under subsection 7a7 for the purpose of developing1 offering1 or improving career and technical education or training programs related to the ,united ,states maritime industry for ,united ,states workers4 7#b7 ,grant proposal ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 a center of excellence designated under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,secretary a grant proposal that includes a detailed description of-- 7,a7 the specific project proposed to be funded by the grant1 including a description of the manner in which the grant will be used to develop1 offer1 or improve a career and technical education or training program that is suited to ,united ,states maritime industry workers2 7,b7 the extent to which the project for which the grant proposal is submitted will meet the educational or career training needs of ,united ,states maritime industry workers2 7,c7 any previous experience of the center of excellence in providing ,united ,states maritime industry career and technical education or training programs2 7,d7 how the project proposed to be funded by the grant would address shortcomings in existing educational or career training opportunities available to ,united ,states maritime industry workers2 and 7,e7 the extent to which employers1 including small and medium-sized firms1 have demonstrated a commitment to employing ,united ,states maritime industry workers who would benefit from the project for which the grant proposal is submitted4 7#c7 ,criteria for award of grants ,subject to the appropriation of funds to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall award grants under this subsection to centers of excellence based on-- 7,a7 an determination of the merits of a grant proposal submitted under paragraph 7#b7 to develop1 offer1 or improve career and technical education or training programs to be made available to ,united ,states maritime industry workers2 7,b7 an evaluation of the likely employment opportunities available to ,united ,states maritime industry workers who complete a maritime career and technical education or training program that a center proposes to develop1 offer1 or improve2 and 7,c7 an evaluation of prior demand for training programs by workers served by centers of excellence designated under subsection 7a71 as well as the availability and capacity of existing maritime training programs to meet future demand for training programs4 7#d7 ,competitive awards 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants under this subsection to centers of excellence designated under subsection 7a7 on a competitive basis4 7,b7 ,timing of grant notice ,the ,secretary shall post a ,notice of ,funding ,opportunity regarding grants awarded under this subsection not more than #ij days after the date of the enactment of the appropriations ,act for the fiscal year concerned4 7,c7 ,timing of grants ,the ,secretary shall award grants under this subsection not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of the appropriations ,act for the fiscal year concerned4 7,d7 ,reuse of unexpended grant funds ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,c71 amounts awarded as a grant under this subsection that are not expended by the grantee shall remain available to the ,secretary for use for grants under this subsection4 7,e7 ,administrative costs ,not more than #c percent of amounts made available to carry out this subsection may be used for the necessary costs of grant administration4 7,f7 ,prohibited use ,a center of excellence designated under subsection 7a7 that has received funds awarded under section #edaja7;a77#b7 for training purposes for a fiscal year shall not be eligible for grants under this subsection during the same fiscal year4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,covered training entity ,the term covered training entity means an entity that-- 7,a7 is located in a ,state that borders on the-- 7i7 ,gulf of ,mexico2 7ii7 ,atlantic ,ocean2 7iii7 ,long ,island ,sound2 7iv7 ,pacific ,ocean2 7v7 ,great ,lakes2 or 7vi7 ,mississippi ,river ,system2 7,b7 is-- 7i7 a postsecondary educational institution 7as such term is defined in section #c7ci7 of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb772 7ii7 a postsecondary vocational institution 7as such term is defined in section #ajb7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7;c772 7iii7 a public or private nonprofit entity that offers one or more other structured experiential learning training programs for ,united ,states workers in the ,united ,states maritime industry1 including a program that is offered by a labor organization or conducted in partnership with a nonprofit organization or one or more employers in the ,united ,states maritime industry2 7iv7 an entity sponsoring an apprenticeship program registered with the ,office of ,apprenticeship of the ,employment and ,training ,administration of the ,department of ,labor or a ,state apprenticeship agency recognized by the ,office of ,apprenticeship pursuant to the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq472 or 7v7 a maritime training center designated prior to the date of enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc2 and 7,c7 has a demonstrated record of success in maritime workforce training and education4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,career and technical education ,the term career and technical education has the meaning given such term in section #c7e7 of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#e7 ,training program ,the term training program means a program that provides training services1 as described in section #acd7;c77#c77;,d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7,public ,law #aac-abh2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd74 7#f7 ,united ,states maritime industry ,the term ,united ,states maritime industry means the design1 construction1 repair1 operation1 manning1 and supply of vessels in all segments of the maritime transportation system of the ,united ,states1 including-- 7,a7 the domestic and foreign trade2 7,b7 the coastal1 offshore1 and inland trade2 7,c7 non-commercial maritime activities1 including-- 7i7 recreational boating2 and 7ii7 oceanographic and limnological research as described in section #baja7bd74 4 7b7 ,publicly available report ,not later than ,december #ae in each of calendar years #bjbb through #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make publicly available on an appropriate website a report1 and provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing1 on the implementation of the amendments under this section4 ,such report and briefing shall include-- 7#a7 a description of each grant awarded under subsection 7b7 of section #eagjf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a71 during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which the report is submitted2 and 7#b7 an assessment of the effects of each such grant under this subsection on workers who received training provided pursuant to the grant during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which the report was submitted4 7c7 ,guidelines ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall-- 7#a7 prescribe guidelines for the submission of grant proposals under section #eagjf7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 publish and maintain such guidelines on the website of the ,department of ,transportation4 7d7 ,assistance for small shipyards ,section #edaja7;e7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,allocation of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may not award more than #be percent of the funds made available to carry out this section for any fiscal year to any small shipyard in one geographic location that has more than #fjj employees4 7,b7 ,ineligibility ,a maritime training center that has received funds awarded under section #eagjf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not be eligible for grants under this subsection for training purposes in the same fiscal year4 4 #cecc4 ,ensuring diverse mariner recruitment ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall develop and deliver to ,congress a strategy to assist ,state maritime academies and the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy in improving the representation in the next generation of the mariner workforce of women and underrepresented communities1 including each of the following3 7#a7 ,black and ,african ,american4 7#b7 ,hispanic and ,latino4 7#c7 ,asian4 7#d7 ,american ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 and ,native ,hawaiian4 7#e7 ,pacific ,islander4 #cecd4 ,low emissions vessels training 7a7 ,development of strategy ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 ,state maritime academies1 civilian nautical schools1 and the ,secretary of the department in which ,coast ,guard is operating1 shall develop a strategy to ensure there is an adequate supply of trained ,united ,states citizen mariners sufficient to meet the operational requirements of low and zero emission vessels4 ,implementation of the strategy shall aim to increase the supply of trained ,united ,states citizen mariners sufficient to meet the needs of the maritime industry and ensure continued investment in training for mariners serving on conventional fuel vessels4 7b7 ,report ,not later than six months after the date the ,secretary of ,transportation determines that there is commercially viable technology for low and zero emission vessels1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall-- 7#a7 submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the strategy developed under subsection 7a7 and plans for its implementation2 and 7#b7 make such report publicly available4 ,e ,other ,matters #ceda4 ,waiver of navigation and vessel inspection laws ,section #eja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,upon a determination by the ,president that a waiver of the navigation or vessel-inspection laws is necessary in the interest of national defense1 the head of an agency responsible for the administration of such laws1 may waive compliance with such laws-- 7,a7 following a determination in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 7#c7 by the ,maritime ,administrator1 acting in the ,administrator's capacity as ,director1 ,national ,shipping ,authority1 of the non-availability of qualified ,united ,states flag capacity to meet national defense requirements2 7,b7 not earlier than #dh hours after a waiver request is published under paragraph 7#f77;,a72 and 7,c7 on a vessel specific basis to the extent1 in the manner1 and on the terms the head of such agency1 in consultation with the ,administrator1 acting in such capacity1 prescribes4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 by striking determinations referred to in paragraph 7#a7 and inserting determination referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 for each determination referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 identify any actions that could be taken to enable qualified ,united ,states flag capacity to meet national defense requirements prior to the issuance of a waiver2 and 7ii7 not assess the non-availability of qualified ,united ,states flag capacity to meet national defense requirements retrospectively after the date on which a waiver is requested2 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,prospective application ,no waiver shall be issued for a vessel if1 at the time of the waiver request under this section1 such vessel is laden with merchandise that1 pursuant to the requested waiver1 could be unladen at points or places to which the coastwise laws apply4 7#f7 ,publication requirements 7,a7 ,publication of waiver requests ,upon receiving a request for a waiver under this subsection1 the head of an agency referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall publish such request on the website of such agency4 7,b7 ,publication of waiver denial ,not later than #dh hours after denying a waiver requested under this subsection1 the head of an agency referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall publish on the website of such agency an explanation for denying such waiver1 including applicable findings to support the denial4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting and the individual requesting such waiver 7if not the owner or operator of the vessel7 before shall submit2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,c71 7,d71 and 7,g71 respectively2 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 the name of the owner and operator of the vessel2 2 and 7,e7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7,e7 a description of the cargo carried2 7,f7 an explanation as to why the waiver was in the interest of national defense2 and 4 #cedb4 ,national maritime strategy 7a7 ,study to inform a national maritime strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall seek to enter into an agreement with a studies and analysis federally funded research and development center under which such center shall conduct a study to identify the key elements needed for a national maritime strategy that is designed to-- 7,a7 achieve the objectives described in section #ejaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 ensure-- 7i7 a capable1 commercially viable1 militarily useful fleet of a sufficient number of merchant vessels documented under chapter #aba of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 a robust ,united ,states mariner workforce1 as described in section #ejaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7iii7 strong ,united ,states domestic shipbuilding infrastructure1 and related shipbuilding trades amongst skilled workers in the ,united ,states2 and 7iv7 that the ,navy ,fleet ,auxiliary ,force1 the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet1 the ,military ,sealift ,command1 the ,maritime ,security ,program under chapter #eca of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,cable ,security ,program under chapter #ecb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,tanker ,security ,program under chapter #ecd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code currently meet the economic and national security needs of the ,united ,states and would reliably continue to meet those needs under future economic or national security emergencies4 7#b7 ,deadline for completion ,an agreement entered into pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall specify that the federally funded research and development center shall complete the study by not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,input ,an agreement entered into pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall specify that1 in carrying out the study1 the federally funded research and development center shall solicit input from-- 7,a7 relevant ,federal departments and agencies2 7,b7 nongovernmental organizations2 7,c7 ,united ,states companies2 7,d7 maritime labor organizations2 7,e7 commercial industries that depend on ,united ,states mariners2 7,f7 domestic shipyards regarding shipbuilding and repair capacity1 and the associated skilled workforce1 such as the workforce required for transportation1 offshore wind1 fishing1 and aquaculture2 7,g7 providers of maritime workforce training2 and 7,h7 any other relevant organizations4 7#d7 ,requirements of agreement ,an agreement entered into pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall specify that1 in carrying out the study1 the federally funded research and development center shall consult with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 the ,adminstrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 in the identification and evaluation of-- 7,a7 incentives1 including regulatory changes1 needed to continue to meet the shipbuilding and ship maintenance needs of the ,united ,states for commercial and national security purposes1 including through a review of-- 7i7 the loans and guarantees program carried out under chapter #ecg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and how the development of new offshore commercial industries1 such as wind energy1 could be supported through modification of such program or other ,federal programs1 and thus also support the ,united ,states sealift in the future2 7ii7 the barriers to participation in the loans and guarantees program carried out under chapter #ecg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and how the program may be improved to facilitate additional shipbuilding activities in the ,united ,states2 7iii7 the needed resources1 human and financial1 for such incentives2 and 7iv7 the current and anticipated number of shipbuilding and ship maintenance contracts at ,united ,states shipyards through #bjcb1 to the extent practicable2 7,b7 incentives1 including regulatory changes1 needed to maintain a commercially viable ,united ,states-documented fleet1 including-- 7i7 an examination of how the preferences under section #bfca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and chapters #eca1 #ecb1 #ecd1 and #eec of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 should be used to further maintain and grow a ,united ,states-documented fleet2 7ii7 an identification of other incentives that could be used that may not be authorized at the time of the study2 7iii7 an estimate of the number and type of commercial ships needed over the next #cj years2 and 7iv7 estimates of the needed human and financial resources for such incentives2 7,c7 the availability of ,united ,states mariners1 and future needs1 including-- 7i7 the number of mariners needed for the ,united ,states commercial and national security needs over the next #cj years2 7ii7 the policies and programs 7at the time of the study7 to recruit1 train1 and retain ,united ,states mariners to support the ,united ,states maritime workforce needs during peace time and at war2 7iii7 how those programs could be improved to grow the number of maritime workers trained each year1 including how potential collaboration between the uniformed services1 the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 ,state maritime academies1 maritime labor training centers1 and the ,centers of ,excellence for ,domestic ,maritime ,workforce ,training under section #eagjf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 could be used most effectively2 and 7iv7 estimates of the necessary resources1 human and financial1 to implement such programs in each relevant ,federal agency over the next #cj years2 and 7,d7 the interaction among the elements described under subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c74 7#e7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make publicly available on a website of the ,department of ,transportation a study completed pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,national maritime strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #eja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ejaac the following new section3 #ejaad4 ,national maritime strategy 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,transportation ,command1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate-- 7#a7 a national maritime strategy2 and 7#b7 not less often than once every five years after the submission of such strategy1 an update to the strategy4 7b7 ,contents ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of-- 7,a7 international policies and ,federal regulations and policies that reduce the competitiveness of ,united ,states-documented vessels with foreign vessels in domestic and international transportation markets2 and 7,b7 the impact of reduced cargo flow due to reductions in the number of members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces stationed or deployed outside of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,recommendations to-- 7,a7 make ,united ,states-documented vessels more competitive in shipping routes between ,united ,states and foreign ports2 7,b7 increase the use of ,united ,states-documented vessels to carry cargo imported to and exported from the ,united ,states2 7,c7 ensure compliance by ,federal agencies with chapter #eec2 7,d7 increase the use of short sea transportation routes1 including routes designated under section #eefja7;b71 to enhance intermodal freight movements2 7,e7 enhance ,united ,states shipbuilding capability2 7,f7 invest in1 and identify gaps in1 infrastructure needed to facilitate the movement of goods at ports and throughout the transportation system1 including innovative physical and information technologies2 7,g7 enhance workforce training and recruitment for the maritime workforce1 including training on innovative physical and information technologies2 7,h7 increase the resilience of ports and the marine transportation system2 7,i7 increase the carriage of government-impelled cargo on ,united ,states-documented vessels pursuant to chapter #eec of title #df1 section #bfca of title #aj1 or otherwise2 and 7,j7 maximize the cost effectiveness of ,federal funding for carriage of non-defense government impelled cargo for the purposes of maintaining a ,united ,states flag fleet for national and economic security4 7c7 ,update ,upon the release of a strategy or update under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make such strategy or update publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,transportation4 7d7 ,implementation plan ,not later than six months after the submission of a strategy or update under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating and the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall make publicly available on an appropriate website an implementation plan for such strategy or update4 4 7#b7 ,conforming repeals2 deadline 7,a7 ,rescission of superceded strategy ,effective on the date on which the ,secretary of ,transportation submits the national maritime strategy under section #ejaad7;a77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 the national maritime strategy prepared pursuant to section #fjc of the ,howard ,coble ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-bha7 is rescinded2 and 7ii7 section #fjc of the ,howard ,coble ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-bha7 is repealed4 7,b7 ,deadline for submission of strategy ,the ,secretary shall submit the national maritime strategy required under section #ejaad7;a77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a71 not later than six months after the date on which the ,secretary receives the study under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #eja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ejaac the following new item3 #ejaad4 ,national maritime strategy4 4 #cedc4 ,maritime ,environmental and ,technical ,assistance ,program 7a7 ,in general ,section #ejcjg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the subsection 7a7 enumerator and all that follows through ,transportation and inserting the following3 7a7 ,emerging ,marine ,technologies and ,practices 7#a7 ,in ,general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iv71 respectively and adjusting the margins accordingly2 and 7ii7 in clause 7iv71 as redesignated by clause 7i71 by striking propeller cavitation and inserting incidental vessel-generated underwater noise1 such as noise from propeller cavitation or hydrodynamic flow2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d71 respectively and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7b72 7#f7 by striking subsection 7f72 7#g7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 as designated under paragraph 7#a7 of this section-- 7i7 by inserting or support after engage in2 7ii7 by striking the use of public and all that follows through the end of the sentence and inserting eligible entities42 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated under paragraph 7#d7 of this section-- 7i7 by striking this section and inserting this subsection2 7ii7 by striking or improve and inserting improve1 or support efforts related to12 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7 of this section1 by striking under subsection 7b77#b7 may include and inserting with other ,federal agencies or with ,state1 local1 or ,tribal governments1 as appropriate1 under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 may include2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7 of this section-- 7i7 by striking academic1 public1 private1 and nongovernmental entities and facilities and inserting eligible entities2 and 7ii7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting this subsection2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,grants ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,maritime ,administrator1 may establish and carry out a competitive grant program to award grants to eligible entities for projects in the ,united ,states consistent with the goals of this subsection to study1 evaluate1 test1 demonstrate1 or apply technologies and practices to improve environmental performance4 2 7#h7 in subsection 7b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e7 of this section1 by striking subsection 7b77#a7 and inserting this section2 and 7#i7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,vessels ,activities carried out under a grant or cooperative agreement made under this section may be conducted on public vessels under the control of the ,maritime ,administration1 upon approval of the ,maritime ,administrator4 7d7 ,eligible entity defined ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means-- 7#a7 a private entity1 including a nonprofit organization2 7#b7 a ,state1 regional1 or local government or entity1 including special districts2 7#c7 an ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 or a consortium of ,indian ,tribes2 7#d7 an institution of higher education as defined under section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb72 or 7#e7 a partnership or collaboration of entities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d74 7e7 ,center for ,maritime ,innovation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall1 through a cooperative agreement1 establish a ,united ,states ,center for ,maritime ,innovation 7referred to in this subsection as the ,center7 to support the study1 research1 development1 assessment1 and deployment of emerging marine technologies and practices related to the maritime transportation system4 7#b7 ,selection ,the ,center shall be-- 7,a7 selected through a competitive process of eligible entities1 and if a private entity1 a domestic entity2 7,b7 based in the ,united ,states with technical expertise in emerging marine technologies and practices related to the maritime transportation system2 and 7,c7 located in close proximity to eligible entities with expertise in ,united ,states emerging marine technologies and practices1 including the use of alternative fuels and the development of both vessel and shoreside infrastructure4 7#c7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall coordinate with other agencies critical for science1 research1 and regulation of emerging marine technologies for the maritime sector1 including the ,department of ,energy1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,national ,science ,foundation1 and the ,coast ,guard1 when establishing the ,center4 7#d7 ,functions ,the ,center shall-- 7,a7 support eligible entities regarding the development and use of clean energy and necessary infrastructure to support the deployment of clean energy on vessels of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 monitor and assess1 on an ongoing basis1 the current state of knowledge regarding emerging marine technologies in the ,united ,states2 7,c7 identify any significant gaps in emerging marine technologies research specific to the ,united ,states maritime industry1 and seek to fill those gaps2 7,d7 conduct research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation for equipment1 technologies1 and techniques to address the components under subsection 7a77#b72 7,e7 provide-- 7i7 guidance on best available technologies2 7ii7 technical analysis2 7iii7 assistance with understanding complex regulatory requirements2 and 7iv7 documentation of best practices in the maritime industry1 including training and informational webinars on solutions for the maritime industry2 and 7,f7 work with academic and private sector response training centers and ,domestic ,maritime ,workforce ,training and ,education ,centers of ,excellence to develop maritime strategies applicable to various segments of the ,united ,states maritime industry1 including the inland1 deep water1 and coastal fleets4 4 7b7 ,deadline for implementation ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish the ,united ,states ,center for ,maritime ,innovation under subsection 7e7 of section #ejcjg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 by not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #cedd4 ,definition of qualified vessel ,section #eceja7e77;,a77iii7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,united ,states foreign1 ,great ,lakes1 noncontiguous domestic1 or short sea transportation trade and inserting foreign or domestic trade of the ,united ,states4 #cede4 ,establishing a capital construction fund ,section #ecejc7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,united ,states foreign1 ,great ,lakes1 noncontiguous domestic1 or short sea transportation trade and inserting foreign or domestic trade of the ,united ,states4 #cedf4 ,recapitalization of ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,chief of ,naval ,operations and the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 shall-- 7#a7 complete the design of a roll-on1 roll-off cargo vessel for the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet to allow for the construction of such vessel to begin in fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7#b7 seek to enter into an agreement with an appropriate vessel construction manager under which the vessel construction manager shall enter into a contract for the construction of not more than ten such vessels in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,construction and documentation requirements ,a vessel constructed pursuant to this section shall meet the requirements for1 and be issued a certificate of1 documentation and a coastwise endorsement under chapter #aba of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,design standards and construction practices ,subject to subsection 7b71 a vessel constructed pursuant to this section shall be constructed using commercial design standards and commercial construction practices that are consistent with the best interests of the ,federal ,government4 7d7 ,consultation with other ,federal entities ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall consult and coordinate with the ,secretary of the ,navy and may consult with the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies regarding the vessel described in subsection 7a7 and activities associated with such vessel4 7e7 ,limitation on ,use of ,funds for ,used ,vessels ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available to carry out this section may be used for the procurement of any used vessel4 #cedg4 ,sense of ,congress on ,merchant ,marine ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine is a critical part of the national infrastructure of the ,united ,states1 and the men and women of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine are essential workers4 #cedh4 ,analysis of effects of chemicals in stormwater runoff on ,pacific salmon and steelhead 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and in consultation with the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 shall commence an analysis of-- 7#a7 the science relating to tire-related chemicals in stormwater runoff at ports and the effects of such chemicals on ,pacific salmon and steelhead2 and 7#b7 the challenges of studying tire-related chemicals in stormwater runoff at ports and the effects of such chemicals on ,pacific salmon and steelhead4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after commencing the analysis required under subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 and make publicly available1 a report that includes-- 7#a7 the findings of the analysis2 and 7#b7 recommendations-- 7,a7 to improve the monitoring of stormwater and research related to run-off for tire-related chemicals and the effects of such chemicals on ,pacific salmon and steelhead at ports2 and 7,b7 based on the best available science on relevant management approaches at ports under their respective jurisdictions4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 #cedi4 ,report on effective vessel quieting measures 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere and the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 and make publicly available on an appropriate website of the ,department of ,transportation1 a report that includes each of the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of technology-based controls and best management practices for reducing vessel-generated underwater noise4 7#b7 ,for each technology-based control or best management practice identified under paragraph 7#a71 an evaluation of-- 7,a7 the applicability of each control and practice to various vessel types2 7,b7 the technical feasibility and economic achievability of each control or practice2 and 7,c7 the co-benefits and trade-offs of each control or practice4 7#c7 ,such other matters as the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7b7 ,committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,d ,funding ,tables #djja4 ,authorization of amounts in funding tables 7a7 ,in general ,whenever a funding table in this division specifies a dollar amount authorized for a project1 program1 or activity1 the obligation and expenditure of the specified dollar amount for the project1 program1 or activity is hereby authorized1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7b7 ,merit-based decisions 7#a7 ,in general ,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 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 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 7#b7 ,exception ,paragraph 7#a77;,a7 does not apply to a decision to commit1 obligate1 or expend funds on the basis of a dollar amount authorized pursuant to subsection 7a7 if the project1 program1 or activity involved-- 7,a7 is listed in section #dbja2 and 7,b7 is identified as ,community ,project ,funding through the inclusion of the abbreviation ,,cpf immediately before the name of the project1 program1 or activity4 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 of this ,act or any other provision of law1 unless such transfer or reprogramming would move funds between appropriation accounts4 7d7 ,applicability to classified annex ,this section applies to any classified annex that accompanies this ,act4 7e7 ,oral and written communications ,no oral or written communication concerning any amount specified in the funding tables in this division shall supersede the requirements of this section4 ,,xli ,procurement #daja4 ,procurement ,,sec4 #daja4 ,,procurement7,in ,thousands of ,dollars7 ,line,item,f,y #bjbc ,request,conference ,authorized ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,army ,,fixed ,,wing #jjb,,mq-#a ,,uav#cej1jjj ,program increase--,,mq-#a for ,army ,national ,guard#cej1jjj #jje,,small ,,unmanned ,,aircraft ,,systems#aj1eihbj1eih ,short ,range ,reconnaissance acceleration#aj1jjj ,,rotary #jjg;,,ah-#fd ,,apache ,,block ,,iiia ,,reman#ebd1ffaebd1ffa #jjh;,,ah-#fd ,,apache ,,block ,,iiia ,,reman#afi1bahafi1bah #jaj,,uh-#fj ,,blackhawk ,m ,,model 7,,myp7#fej1djfgjg1hjf ,add #b aircraft--combat loss replacement#eg1djj #jaa,,uh-#fj ,,blackhawk ,m ,,model 7,,myp7#fh1adgfh1adg #jab,,uh-#fj ,,black ,,hawk ,l ,,and ,v ,,models#agh1fehagh1feh #jac;,,ch-#dg ,,helicopter#afi1adicff1hdi ,three additional aircraft#aig1gjj #jad;,,ch-#dg ,,helicopter#ah1gdiah1gdi ,,modification ,,of ,,aircraft #jaf,,mq-#a ,,payload#eg1gjjeg1gjj #jah;,,gray ,,eagle ,,mods#bac1jchacc1jch ,program increase--,,mq-#a;,c ,gray ,eagle extended range multi-domain operations#abj1jjj #jai,,multi ,,sensor ,,abn ,,recon#ba1chjba1chj #jbj;,,ah-#fd ,,mods#he1hdjhe1hdj #jba;,,ch-#dg ,,cargo ,,helicopter ,,mods 7,,myp7#aa1baecf1bae ,degraded visual environment system#be1jjj #jbd;,,emarss ,,sema ,,mods#a1eiaa1eia #jbf,,utility ,,helicopter ,,mods#ba1cdfbi1cdf ,load stabilization systems#h1jjj #jbg,,network ,,and ,,mission ,,plan#dd1ebfdd1ebf #jbh;,,comms1 ,,nav ,,surveillance#gb1chggb1chg #jcj;,,aviation ,,assured ,,pnt#ga1acjfi1cbj ,,pm costs excess-#a1haj #jca;,,gatm ,,rollup#ad1fhcad1fhc ,,ground ,,support ,,avionics #jcd;,,aircraft ,,survivability ,,equipment#afg1ibgafg1ibg #jce,,survivability ,,cm#f1fbbf1fbb #jcf;,,cmws#ajg1aabajg1aab #jcg;,,common ,,infrared ,,countermeasures 7,,circm7#bhh1bjibhh1bji ,,other ,,support #jci;,,common ,,ground ,,equipment#bj1hbcbj1hbc #jdj;,,aircrew ,,integrated ,,systems#be1ggcbe1ggc #jda;,,air ,,traffic ,,control#bg1dibbg1dib #jdb,,launcher1 #b4ge ,,rocket#a1bgea1bge #jdc,,undistributed#ij1ada ,inflation effects#ij1ada ,,total ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,army#b1hdi1feec1gjf1jhf ,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,army ,,surface-,,to-,,air ,,missile ,,system #jja,,lower ,,tier ,,air ,,and ,,missile ,,defense 7,,amd7 ,,sen#d1bfjd1bfj #jjb,,lower ,,tier ,,air ,,and ,,missile ,,defense 7,,amd7 ,,sen#i1bjji1bjj #jjc,m-,,shorad--,,procurement#ace1gdgda j1hji ,additional units--,army ,,upl#aaa1ajj ,hellfire pod replacement--,army ,,upl#ee1gdj ,production line--,army ,,upl#ajh1bbb #jjd,,mse ,,missile#a1jcg1jica1jcg1jic #jje,,precision ,,strike ,,missile 7,,prsm7#bac1agbbac1agb #jjf;,,indirect ,,fire ,,protection ,,capability ,,inc #b-;,i#ah1ibdah1ibd ,,air-,,to-,,surface ,,missile ,,system #jjg;,,hellfire ,,sys ,,summary#aaa1bidaaa1bid #jjh;,,joint ,,air-,,to-,,ground ,,msls 7,,jagm7#baf1jcjbeb1jcj ,defense ,industrial ,base 7,,dib7 ,expansion for ,,agm-#agi ,joint ,air-to-,ground ,missiles 7,,jagm7#cf1jjj #jaj,,long-,,range ,,hypersonic ,,weapon#bdi1bhebdi1bhe ,,anti-,,tank_/,,assault ,,missile ,,sys #jaa;,,javelin 7,,aaws-,m7 ,,system ,,summary#afb1ifhafb1ifh #jab,,tow #b ,,system ,,summary#aje1dbcaje1dbc #jac;,,guided ,,mlrs ,,rocket 7,,gmlrs7#ghe1jbhghe1jbh #jad,,mlrs ,,reduced ,,range ,,practice ,,rockets 7,,rrpr7#d1cedd1ced #jae;,,high ,,mobility ,,artillery ,,rocket ,,system 7,,himars#aee1gjeaee1gje #jaf,,lethal ,,miniature ,,aerial ,,missile ,,system 7,,lmams#cg1icgaab1icg ,procurement of ,switchblade #fjj variant#ge1jjj ,,modifications #jag,,patriot ,,mods#bec1fhia1aic1fhi #b ,additional ,fire ,units and a ,dismounted ,patriot ,information and ,coordination ,central 7,d-,,picc7#gjj1jjj ,defense ,industrial ,base 7,,dib7 ,expansion for ,,patriot ,advanced ,capability - #c 7,,pac-#c7 ,missile ,segment#bdj1jjj #jbj;,,itas_/,,tow ,,mods#e1aede1aed #jba,,mlrs ,,mods#bah1ceibah1cei #jbb;,,himars ,,modifications#bj1dfhbj1dfh ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts #jbc,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#f1ejhf1ejh ,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities #jbd;,,air ,,defense ,,targets#aa1cagaa1cag #jbe;,,industrial ,,preparedness#aej1jjj ,blk #a refurb missiles#aej1jjj #jbf,,undistributed#aag1idj ,inflation effects#aag1idj ,,total ,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,army#c1gfa1iaee1cee1iag ,,procurement ,,of ,w,,tcv1 ,,army ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles #jja;,,armored ,,multi ,,purpose ,,vehicle 7,,ampv7#chj1fggghj1fgg ,program increase#djj1jjj #jjb;,,assault ,,breacher ,,vehicle 7,,abv7#c1hebc1heb #jjc,,mobile ,,protected ,,firepower#cef1gjhcef1gjh ,,modification ,,of ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles #jjd,,stryker ,,upgrade#fga1bgahia1aga ,program increase modifications--,army ,,upl#bai1ijj #jje;,,bradley ,,program 7,,mod7#bgi1ecabgi1eca #jjf,m#aji ,,fov ,,modifications#c1jbhc1jbh #jjg,,paladin ,,integrated ,,management 7,,pim7#dic1jjcfhh1jjc ,program increase#aie1jjj #jjh;,,improved ,,recovery ,,vehicle 7,m#hh;,a#b ,,hercules7#ach1geiach1gei #jab;,,joint ,,assault ,,bridge#cf1iijcf1iij #jad;,,abrams ,,upgrade ,,program#fef1cdja1bgh1adj ,program increase modifications--,army ,,upl#ig1bjj ,program increase upgrades--,army ,,upl#ebd1fjj ,,weapons ,,other ,,combat ,,vehicles #jag,,multi-,,role ,,anti-,,armor ,,anti-,,personnel ,,weapon ,s#bf1fbgbf1fbg #jah,,mortar ,,systems#h1eafh1eaf #jai,,location ,,azimuth ,,determination ,,system 7,,lads#dh1cjadh1cja #jbj,,xm#cbj ,,grenade ,,launcher ,,module 7,,glm7#aa1gjcaa1gjc #jba,,precision ,,sniper ,,rifle#f1dcff1dcf #jbd,,next ,,generation ,,squad ,,weapon#bba1bicbjb1hha ,automatic rifle contract delays-#c1chg ,rifle contract delays-#ae1jbe ,,mod ,,of ,,weapons ,,and ,,other ,,combat ,,veh #jbh,m#ggg ,,mods#c1cgdc1cgd #jcc,m#aai ,,modifications#b1bfcb1bfc ,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities #jcf;,,items ,,less ,,than #e4j,m 7,,wocv-,,wtcv7#b1achb1ach #jcg,,production ,,base ,,support 7,,wocv-,,wtcv7#bbe1bbjbbe1bbj #jch,,undistributed#ajj1fei ,inflation effects#ajj1fei ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,w,,tcv1 ,,army#c1egf1jcje1jid1igg ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,army ,,small_/,,medium ,,cal ,,ammunition #jja;,,ctg1 #e4ef,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#ei1ddgfd1gbd ,ahead of need-#d1gbc ,program increase#aj1jjj #jjb;,,ctg1 #g4fb,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#ij1jaiif1cfd ,carryover-#c1fee ,program increase#aj1jjj #jjc,,next ,,generation ,,squad ,,weapon ,,ammunition#abh1ffbif1dif ,schedule delays-#cb1aff #jjd;,,ctg1 ,,handgun1 ,,all ,,types#cagcag #jje;,,ctg1 4#ej ,,cal1 ,,all ,,types#ce1hdide1hdi ,program increase#aj1jjj #jjf;,,ctg1 #bj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#aa1gfaba1gfa ,,cram program increase#aj1jjj #jjg;,,ctg1 #be,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#aj1bgjaj1bgj #jjh;,,ctg1 #cj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#adc1jdeadc1jde #jji;,,ctg1 #dj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#he1bache1bac ,,mortar ,,ammunition #jajfj,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#cc1cchcc1cch #jaaha,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#ef1eggef1egg #jababj,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#abg1afhabg1afh ,,tank ,,ammunition #jac;,,cartridges1 ,,tank1 #aje,,mm ,,and #abj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#bif1idcbic1ddc #abjmm ,,mpt--,unit cost growth-#c1ejj ,,artillery ,,ammunition #jad;,,artillery ,,cartridges1 #ge,,mm #aje,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#g1fdgg1fdg #jae;,,artillery ,,projectile1 #aee,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#ahb1deebab1dee ,defense ,industrial ,base 7,,dib7 ,expansion for ,,xm#aabh and ,,xm#aac 7,,ib only7--#aeemm rounds#dj1jjj ,proj ,arty #aeemm ,,he ,,rap ,m#abaj--;,early to need-#aj1jjj #jag,,precision ,,artillery ,,munitions#aff1ccdaff1ccd #jah;,,artillery ,,propellants1 ,,fuzes ,,and ,,primers1 ,,all#adc1gfcadc1gfc ,,mines #jai,,mines ,,clearing ,,charges1 ,,all ,,types#hj1ibjhj1ibj #jbj;,,close ,,terrain ,,shaping ,,obstacle#ec1egiec1egi ,,rockets #jba,,shoulder ,,launched ,,munitions1 ,,all ,,types#ah1aeiah1aei #jbb,,rocket1 ,,hydra #gj1 ,,all ,,types#aga1figaga1fig ,,other ,,ammunition #jbc;,,cad_/,,pad1 ,,all ,,types#g1fdcg1fdc #jbd;,,demolition ,,munitions1 ,,all ,,types#bi1gifbi1gif #jbe;,,grenades1 ,,all ,,types#cf1beacf1bea #jbf,,signals1 ,,all ,,types#ac1hebac1heb #jbg,,simulators1 ,,all ,,types#i1ceji1cej ,,miscellaneous #jbi;,,ammo ,,components1 ,,all ,,types#c1hbcc1hbc #jcj;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million 7,,ammo7#ai1ibaai1iba #jca;,,ammunition ,,peculiar ,,equipment#ac1jjaac1jja #jcb;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation 7,,ammo7#ag1ebhag1ebh #jcc;,,closeout ,,liabilities#ajaaja ,,production ,,base ,,support #jcd;,,industrial ,,facilities#dii1facfgh1jfc ,construction of ,automated ,contaminated ,waste ,plant1 ,lake ,city ,,aap#aj1jjj ,construction of ,electrical ,system ,upgrade ,phase ,i1 ,scranton ,,aap#c1jjj ,construction of ,erie #a--,unload ,manipulator1 ,scranton ,,aap#gjj ,construction of ,forge ,shop--,process ,smog ,removal ,system1 ,scranton ,,aap#ejj ,construction of ,forge ,shop--,replace ,pipes 7,subway ,area71 ,scranton ,,aap#a1bej ,construction of ,industrial ,sewer ,modernization1 ,iowa ,,aap#a1fjj ,construction of ,infrastructure ,repairs ,phase ,i1 ,scranton ,,aap#d1cjj ,construction of ,infrastructure ,repairs ,phase ,,ii1 ,scranton ,,aap#c1jcj ,construction of ,medium ,cal ,x-,ray ,equipment ,infrastructure1 ,iowa ,,aap#b1djj ,construction of ,replace ,internal ,water_/,condensate ,lines1 ,bldgs #a1 #b1 #c1 ,lake ,city ,,aap#h1ecj ,construction of ,small ,caliber ,automated ,primer ,design1 ,lake ,city ,,aap#h1jjj ,construction of ,storage ,yard ,k ,mod ,automation1 ,iowa ,,aap#c1cjj ,construction of ,ultra ,violet ,fire ,detection ,system1 ,iowa ,,aap#c1gdj ,construction of ,upgrade ,laundry ,facility1 ,holston ,,aap#e1fjj ,construction of ,water ,distribution ,system1 ,radford ,,aap#be1jjj ,construction of ,water ,in-take ,pumps 7,b4 #djg71 ,radford ,,aap#b1ejj ,urgent ,safety ,upgrades to ,,lcaap#ie1jjj #jce;,,conventional ,,munitions ,,demilitarization#hj1igjhj1igj #jcf;,,arms ,,initiative#d1jcid1jci #jcg,,undistributed#gh1eef ,inflation effects#gh1eef ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,army#b1fci1jeab1ibb1jac ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,army ,,tactical ,,vehicles #jjb,,semitrailers1 ,,flatbed3#bc1jbabc1jba #jjc,,semitrailers1 ,,tankers#ba1hfiai1cfi ,carryover-#b1ejj #jjd;,,hi ,,mob ,,multi-,,purp ,,whld ,,veh 7,,hmmwv7#f1abaf1aba #jje;,,ground ,,mobility ,,vehicles 7,,gmv7#cd1cafdg1aaf ,program increase--,infantry ,squad ,vehicle#ab1hjj #jjg;,,joint ,,light ,,tactical ,,vehicle ,,family ,,of ,,vehicl#gjc1aajfhf1cif ,unit cost increases-#af1gad #jjh,,truck1 ,,dump1 #bj,t 7,,cce7#cj1jjj ,program increase#cj1jjj #jji;,,family ,,of ,,medium ,,tactical ,,veh 7,,fmtv7#gd1jhfaeg1gdf ,program increase#hc1ffj #jaj;,,family ,,of ,,cold ,,weather ,,all-,,terrain ,,vehicle 7,c#bc1ggbbc1ggb #jaa;,,firetrucks ,,associated ,,firefighting ,,equip#ci1iejci1iej #jab;,,family ,,of ,,heavy ,,tactical ,,vehicles 7,,fhtv7#if1aabbjf1aab ,program increase#aaj1jjj #jac,,pls ,,esp#ed1fgded1fgd #jaf,,modification ,,of ,,in ,,svc ,,equip#ca1haibad1hai ,,hmmwv safety upgrades#ahc1jjj ,,non-,,tactical ,,vehicles #jag,,passenger ,,carrying ,,vehicles#a1bhfa1bhf #jah,,nontactical ,,vehicles1 ,,other#ae1jeiae1jei ,,comm--,,joint ,,communications #jai,,signal ,,modernization ,,program#agi1hecafi1hec ,equipment ,cost ,growth-#e1jjj ,software ,cost ,growth-#e1jjj #jbj,,tactical ,,network ,,technology ,,mod ,,in ,,svc#chb1jjgdag1jjg ,program acceleration 7mobile networking for three maneuver battalions7#ce1jjj #jbb;,,disaster ,,incident ,,response ,,comms ,,terminal 7,,di#d1jffd1jff #jbc;,,jcse ,,equipment 7,,usrdecom7#e1ejee1eje ,,comm--,,satellite ,,communications #jbf;,,defense ,,enterprise ,,wideband ,,satcom ,,systems#ajg1bbhajg1bbh #jbg,,transportable ,,tactical ,,command ,,communications#aai1beiaad1bej ,carryover-#e1jji #jbh,,shf ,,term#bc1agcbc1agc #jbi;,,assured ,,positioning1 ,,navigation ,,and ,,timing#ahd1iaaahd1iaa #jcj;,,ehf ,,satellite ,,communication#e1hece1hec #jca,,smart-,t 7,,space7#d1iafd1iaf #jcb;,,global ,,brdcst ,,svc--,,gbs#c1agic1agi ,,comm--,c#c ,,system #jcd;,,coe ,,tactical ,,server ,,infrastructure 7,,tsi7#id1bhgij1chg ,unjustified cost growth-#c1ijj ,,comm--,,combat ,,communications #jce;,,handheld ,,manpack ,,small ,,form ,,fit 7,,hms7#gbh1cffgbj1eib ,early to need--single-channel data radio-#e1ggd ,excess to need--handheld radio systems engineering-#b1jjj #jcg;,,army ,,link #af ,,systems#dg1ehadg1eha #jci,,unified ,,command ,,suite#bj1aghbj1agh #jdj;,,cots ,,communications ,,equipment#cbj1eiecac1fed ,,lctrr costs previously funded-#f1ida #jda;,,family ,,of ,,med ,,comm ,,for ,,combat ,,casualty ,,care#g1fbag1fba #jdb;,,army ,,communications ,,electronics#ei1gjeei1gje ,,comm--,,intelligence ,,comm #jdc;,,ci ,,automation ,,architecture-,,intel#ac1hiaac1hia #jde,,multi-,,domain ,,intelligence#bj1fcgbj1fcg ,,information ,,security #jdf;,,information ,,system ,,security ,,program-,,issp#a1jaia1jai #jdg;,,communications ,,security 7,,comsec7#abe1fibabe1fib #jdi;,,insider ,,threat ,,program--,,unit ,,activity ,,monito#a1gifa1gif #jea;,,biometric ,,enabling ,,capability 7,,bec7#hafhaf #jeb;,,arcyber ,,defensive ,,cyber ,,operations#ah1bciah1bci ,,comm--,,long ,,haul ,,communications #jed;,,base ,,support ,,communications#aj1bfbbe1bfb ,,conus land mobile radio#ae1jjj ,,comm--,,base ,,communications #jee;,,information ,,systems#aaf1ebbic1iii ,ahead of need-#bb1ebc #jef;,,emergency ,,management ,,modernization ,,program#e1jcfe1jcf #jei;,,installation ,,info ,,infrastructure ,,mod ,,program#bad1hjfbad1hjf ,,elect ,,equip--,,tact ,,int ,,rel ,,act 7,,tiara7 #jfb,,titan#hd1hbaj ,army requested realignment to ,,opa line #ff-ai1fhj ,army ,requested ,realignment to ,,rdte-#ej1ijj ,funding ahead of need-#ad1bda #jfc;,,jtt_/,,cibs-,m#b1cebb1ceb #jfd,,terrestrial ,,layer ,,systems 7,,tls7#hh1iaeh1cgc ,production contract ahead of need-#db1edb ,realignment of funds-#ch1jjj #jff;,,dcgs-,a-,,intel#gf1ggaif1dea ,army requested realignment from ,,opa line #fbai1fhj #jfg;,,joint ,,tactical ,,ground ,,station 7,,jtags7-,,intel#cdicdi #jfh,,trojan#bj1efbbj1efb #jfi,,mod ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equip 7,,intel ,,spt7#cj1dbddi1gbd ,,indopacom ,,ufr--,,sigint upgrades#i1cjj ,prophet ,enhanced ,,esp ,kits#aj1jjj #jgj;,,biometric ,,tactical ,,collection ,,devices#b1bfib1bfi ,,elect ,,equip--,,electronic ,,warfare 7,,ew7 #jgc;,,air ,,vigilance 7,,av7#e1fhhe1fhh #jgd,,multi-,,function ,,electronic ,,warfare 7,,mfew7 ,,syst#c1jfjc1jfj #jgf;,,counterintelligence_/,,security ,,countermeasures#ai1eaiae1jai ,carryover-#d1ejj #jgg;,,ci ,,modernization#dcgdcg ,,elect ,,equip--,,tactical ,,surv4 7,,tac ,,surv7 #jgh,,sentinel ,,mods#aff1gcfaff1gcf #jgi,,night ,,vision ,,devices#dbd1becdbe1bec ,,envgb program extension#ajj1jjj ,,ivas--,army requested realignment to ,,rdte-#ii1jjj #jhj,,small ,,tactical ,,optical ,,rifle ,,mounted ,,mlrf#aa1cegaa1ceg #jhb;,,family ,,of ,,weapon ,,sights 7,,fws7#bjb1behaie1hah ,program decrease-#f1ddj #jhc;,,enhanced ,,portable ,,inductive ,,artillery ,,fuze ,,se#e1aafe1aaf #jhd;,,forward ,,looking ,,infrared 7,,iflir7#cg1iadcg1iad #jhe;,,counter ,,small ,,unmanned ,,aerial ,,system 7,c-,,suas7#cbf1cfdcbf1cfd #jhf;,,joint ,,battle ,,command--,,platform 7,,jbc-,p7#ahf1eaeahf1eae #jhg;,,joint ,,effects ,,targeting ,,system 7,,jets7#aj1cjde1aeb ,program reduction-#e1aeb #jhh;,,computer ,,ballistics3 ,,lhmbc ,,xm#cbc1jchc1jch #jhi,,mortar ,,fire ,,control ,,system#d1hgid1hgi #jij,,mortar ,,fire ,,control ,,systems ,,modifications#d1cgjd1cgj #jia;,,counterfire ,,radars#afb1bjhafb1bjh ,,elect ,,equip--,,tactical ,c#b ,,systems #jib;,,army ,,command ,,post ,,integrated ,,infrastructure 7#fj1deefj1dee #jic;,,fire ,,support ,c#b ,,family#i1fgfi1fgf #jid;,,air ,,msl ,,defense ,,planning ,,control ,,sys#gb1faigb1fai #jie;,,iamd ,,battle ,,command ,,system#dch1ifgdch1ifg #jif,,life ,,cycle ,,software ,,support 7,,lcss7#d1ehfd1ehf #jig,,network ,,management ,,initialization ,,and ,,service#cg1aiicg1aii #jih;,,global ,,combat ,,support ,,system-,,army 7,,gcss-,a7#d1ajbd1ajb #jii;,,integrated ,,personnel ,,and ,,pay ,,system-,,army 7,,ipp#f1ibff1ibf #aja,,mod ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equipment 7,,enfire7#d1jgfae1jgf ,,gps laser leveling system#aa1jjj ,,elect ,,equip--,,automation #ajb;,,army ,,training ,,modernization#h1jcch1jcc #ajc;,,automated ,,data ,,processing ,,equip#if1eedif1eed #ajd;,,accessions ,,information ,,environment 7,,aie7#dc1gfgai1ejj ,insufficient justification-#bd1bfg #aje;,,general ,,fund ,,enterprise ,,business ,,systems ,,fam#igig #ajf;,,high ,,perf ,,computing ,,mod ,,pgm 7,,hpcmp7#gc1feegc1fee #ajg;,,contract ,,writing ,,system#ag1gjad1jge ,licenses ahead of need-#ac1fbf #ajh;,,css ,,communications#hh1adahh1ada ,,elect ,,equip--,,support #aaa;,,bct ,,emerging ,,technologies#ab1hecab1hec ,,classified ,,programs #jii;,,classified ,,programs#a1eifa1eif ,,chemical ,,defensive ,,equipment #aac;,,base ,,defense ,,systems 7,,bds7#dg1ifjdg1ifj #aad;,,cbrn ,,defense#ef1abief1abi ,,bridging ,,equipment #aaf,,tactical ,,bridging#ac1gheac1ghe #aah;,,bridge ,,supplemental ,,set#f1ggda1jde ,carryover-#e1gbi #aai;,,common ,,bridge ,,transporter 7,,cbt7 ,,recap#aj1cgiaj1cgi ,,engineer 7,,non-,,construction7 ,,equipment #abd,,robotics ,,and ,,applique ,,systems#eb1cdjeb1cdj ,,combat ,,service ,,support ,,equipment #abg;,,heaters ,,and ,,ecu',s#g1fgbg1fgb #abi,,personnel ,,recovery ,,support ,,system 7,,prss7#d1fiad1fia #acj;,,ground ,,soldier ,,system#abd1iecabd1iec #aca,,mobile ,,soldier ,,power#ae1iccae1icc #acb;,,force ,,provider#ab1jjj ,program increase#ab1jjj #acd;,,cargo ,,aerial ,,del ,,personnel ,,parachute ,,system#db1ddddb1ddd #acf;,,items ,,less ,,than #e,m 7,,eng ,,spt7#d1aeed1aee ,,petroleum ,,equipment #acg,,quality ,,surveillance ,,equipment#b1hdeb1hde #ach;,,distribution ,,systems1 ,,petroleum ,,water#bf1dccbf1dcc ,,medical ,,equipment #aci;,,combat ,,support ,,medical#ge1fjfge1fjf ,,maintenance ,,equipment #adj,,mobile ,,maintenance ,,equipment ,,systems#c1icfc1icf ,,construction ,,equipment #adg;,,all ,,terrain ,,cranes#ca1cdaca1cda #adh;,,high ,,mobility ,,engineer ,,excavator 7,,hmee7#aj1jjj ,program increase#aj1jjj #adi;,,family ,,of ,,diver ,,support ,,equipment#c1befc1bef #aej;,,const ,,equip ,,esp#i1ajdi1ajd ,,rail ,,float ,,containerization ,,equipment #aea;,,army ,,watercraft ,,esp#dg1hhidg1hhi #aeb,,maneuver ,,support ,,vessel 7,,msv7#ajd1fgfajd1fgf #aec;,,items ,,less ,,than #e4j,m 7,,float_/,,rail7#aj1acaaj1aca ,,generators #aed;,,generators ,,and ,,associated ,,equip#ed1djjed1djj #aee,,tactical ,,electric ,,power ,,recapitalization#h1bich1bic ,,material ,,handling ,,equipment #aef;,,family ,,of ,,forklifts#h1haih1hai ,,training ,,equipment #aeg;,,combat ,,training ,,centers ,,support#dh1jdfdh1jdf #aeh,,training ,,devices1 ,,nonsystem#bja1iffaii1ffi ,program decrease-#b1big #aei,,synthetic ,,training ,,environment 7,,ste7#bee1fgjbai1fgj ,si,v,t--,army requested realignment to ,,rdte-#cf1jjj #afj;,,gaming ,,technology ,,in ,,support ,,of ,,army ,,training#i1edfi1edf ,,test ,,measure ,,and ,,dig ,,equipment 7,,tmd7 #afb;,,integrated ,,family ,,of ,,test ,,equipment 7,,ifte7#cf1eadcf1ead #afd,,test ,,equipment ,,modernization 7,,temod7#cb1gcdcb1gcd ,,other ,,support ,,equipment #aff,,physical ,,security ,,systems 7,,opa#c7ajb1eefaaf1gjf ,,africom ,,ufr--force protection#ad1aej #afg;,,base ,,level ,,common ,,equipment#ca1dagca1dag #afh,,modification ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equipment 7,,opa-#c7bd1jdgbd1jdg #afi;,,building1 ,,pre-,,fab1 ,,relocatable#cb1aeacb1aea #agj,,special ,,equipment ,,for ,,test ,,and ,,evaluation#hd1ggihd1ggi ,,opa#b #agb;,,initial ,,spares--,c,e#aj1dfcaj1dfc #agc,,undistributed#bia1efh ,inflation effects#bia1efh ,,total ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,army#h1deg1ejih1iff1icb ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,navy ,,combat ,,aircraft #jja;,f_/,a-#ah;,e_/,f 7,,fighter7 ,,hornet#ij1hfegef1hfe #h aircraft--,,usnr#fff1jjj #jjb;,,joint ,,strike ,,fighter ,,cv#a1ffc1eaeb1jag1gae ,three additional ,joint ,strike ,fighter aircraft#cac1fjj ,,tr-#c ,organic ,depot ,standup#dj1fjj #jjc;,,joint ,,strike ,,fighter ,,cv#chg1eifbbd1dif ,economic order quantity unjustified request-#afc1ajj #jjd;,,jsf ,,stovl#a1iji1fcea1iej1bce ,,tr-#c ,organic ,depot ,standup#dj1fjj #jje;,,jsf ,,stovl#bjj1aahbjj1aah #jjf;,,ch-#ec,k 7,,heavy ,,lift7#a1ffi1ihfa1hih1aif ,engineering change orders excess growth-#ae1gij ,unjustified cost growth--,other ,,ils-#b1jjj ,unjustified cost growth--,pubs_/ ,tech data-#d1jjj ,,usmc ,,ufr--additional aircraft#bej1jjj #jjg;,,ch-#ec,k 7,,heavy ,,lift7#ceg1hbdceg1hbd #jjh,v-#bb 7,,medium ,,lift7#ca1giebdc1gie ,unit quantity increase--#b aircraft#bab1jjj #jaa,p-#h;,a ,,poseidon#da1ebada1eba #jab;,e-#b;,d ,,adv ,,hawkeye#hdb1djaa1bce1gfb #b additional ,e-#b;,d aircraft--,navy ,,upl#cii1ijj ,non-recurring excess growth-#f1eci ,,trainer ,,aircraft #jad,,multi-,,engine ,,training ,,system 7,,mets7#abc1bagajg1hja ,support cost excess growth-#ae1daf #jae;,,advanced ,,helicopter ,,training ,,system#aai1hafaai1haf ,,other ,,aircraft #jaf,,kc-#acj;,j#dci1ejadci1eja #jag,,kc-#acj;,j#bi1abbbi1abb #jai,,mq-#d ,,triton#ehg1hbjehd1aib ,program decrease-#c1fbh #jbj,,mq-#d ,,triton#ge1bcege1bce #jba,,mq-#h ,,uav#ba1jjj ,costs associated with restoring #e ,,lcs#ba1jjj #jbb,,stuasl#j ,,uav#b1gjcb1gjc #jbc,,mq-#befif1gacfif1gac #jbd,,mq-#beea1dfcea1dfc #jbe,,marine ,,group #e ,,uas#ajc1hhbih1acb ,program decrease-#e1gej ,,modification ,,of ,,aircraft #jbg;,f-#ah ,a-,d ,,unique#ada1eadada1ead #jbh;,f-#ah;,e_/,f ,,and ,,ea-#ah;,g ,,modernization ,,and ,,sustainm#egb1fhaegb1fha #jbi,,marine ,,group #e ,,uas ,,series#hf1aafhf1aaf #jcj;,,aea ,,systems#be1jehbe1jeh #jca;,,av-#h ,,series#bf1fegbf1feg #jcb;,,infrared ,,search ,,and ,,track 7,,irst7#add1fiiacd1cbi ,reduction in units-#aj1cgj #jcc;,,adversary#aje1ahhaje1ahh #jcd;,f-#ah ,,series#dhj1ffcdhj1ffc #jce;,h-#ec ,,series#dj1aeadj1aea #jcf,,mh-#fj ,,series#abf1bchabf1bch #jcg;,h-#a ,,series#abb1dihabb1dih #jch;,,ep-#c ,,series#h1dibh1dib #jci;,e-#b ,,series#ahh1higahh1hig #jdj,,trainer ,a_/,c ,,series#i1efhi1efh #jdb;,c-#acj ,,series#acb1agjacb1agj #jdc;,,fewsg#fiefie #jdd;,,cargo_/,,transport ,a_/,c ,,series#aj1ijbaj1ijb #jde;,e-#f ,,series#abi1jdiabi1jdi #jdf;,,executive ,,helicopters ,,series#ee1bfeee1bfe #jdg,t-#de ,,series#bja1fgjbja1fgj #jdh,,power ,,plant ,,changes#bd1fhebd1fhe #jdi;,,jpats ,,series#ai1ghjai1ghj #jej;,,aviation ,,life ,,support ,,mods#a1adca1adc #jea;,,common ,,ecm ,,equipment#abi1gbbabi1gbb #jeb;,,common ,,avionics ,,changes#acf1hhcaca1hhc ,installation equipment ,,nre previously funded-#e1jjj #jec;,,common ,,defensive ,,weapon ,,system#f1cgcf1cgc #jed;,,id ,,systems#c1hbhc1hbh #jee,p-#h ,,series#bdi1cdbbdi1cdb #jef,,magtf ,,ew ,,for ,,aviation#bd1fhdbd1fhd #jeg,,mq-#h ,,series#i1hdfag1adf ,costs associated with restoring #e ,,lcs#g1cjj #jeh,v-#bb 7,,tilt_/,,rotor ,,acft7 ,,osprey#bjg1fbabij1aba ,v-#bb ,nacelle ,improvement#hb1ejj #jei,,next ,,generation ,,jammer 7,,ngj7#dja1efcdfh1efc ,program increase--#b shipsets - ,navy ,,upl#fg1jjj #jfj;,f-#ce ,,stovl ,,series#baf1cefaii1bid ,prior year under execution-#ag1jfb #jfa;,f-#ce ,,cv ,,series#bjh1ccfbjd1aaj ,prior year under execution-#d1bbf #jfb,,qrc#dg1hfddg1hfd #jfc,,mq-#d ,,series#id1gchia1igg ,prior year under execution-#b1gfa #jfd,,rq-#ba ,,series#f1egff1egf ,,aircraft ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts #jfh,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#a1hgb1dagb1aff1cag ,costs associated with restoring #e ,,lcs#a1bjj ,navy ,,ufr--aviation outfitting spares in support of carrier airwings#bib1gjj ,,aircraft ,,support ,,equip ,,facilities #jfi;,,common ,,ground ,,equipment#edb1badedb1bad #jgj;,,aircraft ,,industrial ,,facilities#aja1eeiaja1eei #jga,,war ,,consumables#dj1cafdj1caf #jgb,,other ,,production ,,charges#df1djcdf1djc #jgc,,special ,,support ,,equipment#dbc1bhjdbc1bhj #jgd,,undistributed#dia1ahf ,inflation effects#dia1ahf ,,total ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,navy#af1hdh1dbhai1dgh1cgb ,,weapons ,,procurement1 ,,navy ,,modification ,,of ,,missiles #jja,,trident ,,ii ,,mods#a1abe1afda1agf1afd ,defense ,industrial ,base 7,,dib7 ,expansion for ,trident ,,ii ,mods#ea1jjj ,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities #jjb,,missile ,,industrial ,,facilities#g1gfgg1gfg ,,strategic ,,missiles #jjc,,tomahawk#afj1aijafj1aij ,,tactical ,,missiles #jjd;,,amraam#cce1ijjcce1ijj #jje,,sidewinder#fc1bhhhi1ahh ,navy ,,ufr--additional ,,aim-#i,x#be1ijj #jjf,,standard ,,missile#dhi1abcgci1abc ,capacity expansion--dual-source energetics#ej1jjj ,capacity expansion--test_/tooling equipment#bjj1jjj #jjh;,,jassm#eh1dhaj ,navy requested transfer to line #af-ab1jjj ,navy requested transfer to ,,rdte line #ic-df1dha #jji,,small ,,diameter ,,bomb ,,ii#ajh1cagajd1dba ,unit cost growth--,,aur-#c1hif #jaj,,ram#ib1acaib1aca #jaa;,,joint ,,air ,,ground ,,missile 7,,jagm7#gh1ciegh1cie #jab;,,hellfire#f1fjcf1fjc #jac;,,aerial ,,targets#ahc1bbbahc1bbb #jad;,,drones ,,and ,,decoys#fb1icjej1dcj ,stabilize production ramp-#ab1ejj #jae,,other ,,missile ,,support#c1ebdc1ebd #jaf,,lrasm#bbf1jbbbia1jbb ,defense ,industrial ,base 7,,dib7 ,expansion for ,,lrasm#ec1jjj ,navy requested transfer from line #hab1jjj #jag,,naval ,,strike ,,missile 7,,nsm7#ei1jcdbei1jcd ,naval ,strike ,missiles--,advanced ,procurement#bjj1jjj ,,modification ,,of ,,missiles #jah,,tomahawk ,,mods#dce1cjhdce1cjh #jai;,,essm#bhb1jcebhb1jce #jbj;,,aargm#aca1bgeaga1bge ,production increase#dj1jjj #jba,,standard ,,missiles ,,mods#ga1aihga1aih #jbc;,,industrial ,,preparedness#bj1jjj ,defense ,industrial ,base 7,,dib7 ,expansion for ,harpoon ,missiles#bj1jjj ,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities #jbb,,weapons ,,industrial ,,facilities#a1igff1igf ,hypersonic test facility#e1jjj ,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment #jbe,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment#dj1gicdj1gic ,,torpedoes ,,and ,,related ,,equip #jbf,,sstd#c1ghic1ghi #jbg,,mk-#dh ,,torpedo#aea1abhbjj1abh ,navy ,,ufr--additional ,,mk #dh procurement#di1jjj #jbh;,,asw ,,targets#ad1djcad1djc ,,mod ,,of ,,torpedoes ,,and ,,related ,,equip #jbi,,mk-#ed ,,torpedo ,,mods#ajf1ggbbcb1agb ,mk#ed ,,lwt program increase#abe1djj #jcj,,mk-#dh ,,torpedo ,,adcap ,,mods#ah1ejbah1ejb #jca,,maritime ,,mines#i1bhbbde1ccb ,hammerhead#bbe1jjj ,mk#fhaa1jej ,,support ,,equipment #jcb,,torpedo ,,support ,,equipment#hg1jddhg1jdd #jcc;,,asw ,,range ,,support#c1ifec1ife ,,destination ,,transportation #jcd;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation#e1caee1cae ,,guns ,,and ,,gun ,,mounts #jce,,small ,,arms ,,and ,,weapons#ac1heiac1hei ,,modification ,,of ,,guns ,,and ,,gun ,,mounts #jcf;,,ciws ,,mods#b1feeb1fee #jcg;,,coast ,,guard ,,weapons#cd1beicd1bei #jch;,,gun ,,mount ,,mods#ha1gbeha1gbe #jci,,lcs ,,module ,,weapons#d1ehjd1ehj #jdj;,,airborne ,,mine ,,neutralization ,,systems#h1gajh1gaj ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts #jdb,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#agj1jdaagj1jda #jdc,,undistributed#abi1cge ,inflation effects#abi1cge ,,total ,,weapons ,,procurement1 ,,navy#d1gch1gjee1hfj1eec ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammo1 ,,navy ,,mc ,,navy ,,ammunition #jja;,,general ,,purpose ,,bombs#dg1aihdg1aih #jjb;,,jdam#gf1fhhgf1fhh #jjc;,,airborne ,,rockets1 ,,all ,,types#gj1jjegj1jje #jjd,,machine ,,gun ,,ammunition#bj1ehfbj1ehf #jje,,practice ,,bombs#ea1ajidh1hdc ,prior year under execution-#b1bff #jjf;,,cartridges ,,cart ,,actuated ,,devices#gb1ecdgb1ecd #jjg;,,air ,,expendable ,,countermeasures#aad1dgeajh1hei ,program rephasing--,,ir decoys-#e1faf #jjh;,,jatos#g1jifg1jif #jjie ,,inch_/#ed ,,gun ,,ammunition#cj1jahcj1jah #jaj;,,intermediate ,,caliber ,,gun ,,ammunition#dj1jhidj1jhi #jaa,,other ,,ship ,,gun ,,ammunition#db1gjgahi1gjg ,goalkeeper long lead procurement#adg1jjj #jab,,small ,,arms ,,landing ,,party ,,ammo#di1jbcde1iga ,excess to need--#ej ,,cal ,,lkd and tracer-#c1jeb #jac,,pyrotechnic ,,and ,,demolition#i1dhji1dhj #jad;,,ammunition ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#a1fbba1fbb ,,marine ,,corps ,,ammunition #jae,,mortars#ga1badga1bad #jaf;,,direct ,,support ,,munitions#fe1afifb1fbg ,various munitions unit cost growth-#b1edb #jag;,,infantry ,,weapons ,,ammunition#bbe1bgabbe1bga #jah;,,combat ,,support ,,munitions#ai1fiaai1fia #jai;,,ammo ,,modernization#ag1cbgag1cbg #jbj;,,artillery ,,munitions#ae1eadae1ead #jba;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#e1dgfe1dgf #jbb,,undistributed#cc1eba ,inflation effects#cc1eba ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammo1 ,,navy ,,mc#a1jeb1biba1bai1ccg ,,shipbuilding ,,and ,,conversion1 ,,navy ,,fleet ,,ballistic ,,missile ,,ships #jja,,ohio ,,replacement ,,submarine#c1jgi1bbcc1jgi1bbc #jjb,,ohio ,,replacement ,,submarine#b1ggh1eecb1ggh1eec ,,other ,,warships #jjc;,,carrier ,,replacement ,,program#a1dha1ecja1dff1ecj ,program decrease-#ae1jjj #jjd;,,cvn-#haa1jeb1jbda1jeb1jbd #jje,,virginia ,,class ,,submarine#d1ecd1ahdd1ecd1ahd #jjf,,virginia ,,class ,,submarine#b1jbe1feab1jbe1fea #jjh;,,cvn ,,refueling ,,overhauls#fah1biefab1jha ,unjustified electronics cost growth-#f1bad #jji;,,ddg #ajjjgb1igfgb1igf #jaj;,,ddg-#ead1cgf1ecgf1haf1ecg ,large ,surface ,combatant ,shipyard ,infrastructure#bej1jjj ,one additional ship#b1aij1jjj #jaa;,,ddg-#eafah1cebfie1feb ,third ,,ddg in ,,fy #bjbdgg1cjj #jac;,,ffg-,,frigate#a1jhe1bbda1jhe1bbd #jad;,,ffg-,,frigate#gd1idij ,advance procurement unjustified request-#gd1idi ,,amphibious ,,ships #jae,,lpd ,,flight ,,ii#a1fgc1jjja1fgc1jjj #jaf,,lpd ,,flight ,,ii#bej1jjj ,,usmc ,,ufr--,advance procurement for ,,lpd-#ccbej1jjj #jbj,,lha ,,replacement#a1jhe1dgja1cgd1dgj ,,lha #aj advance procurement#bhi1jjj #jba;,,expeditionary ,,fast ,,transport 7,,epf7#fde1jjj ,,ems#fde1jjj ,,auxiliaries1 ,,craft ,,and ,,prior ,,yr ,,program ,,cost #jbb,,tao ,,fleet ,,oiler#gid1gaigid1gai #jbd,,towing1 ,,salvage1 ,,and ,,rescue ,,ship 7,,ats7#ie1iaeie1iae #jbg,,outfitting#gjg1dabgjg1dab #jbh,,ship ,,to ,,shore ,,connector#aij1dcccia1hch ,unit quantity increase#bja1dje #jbi,,service ,,craft#fh1bgdia1bgd ,auxiliary personnel lighters barracks craft#bc1jjj #jcj,,lcac ,,slep#cf1cjacf1cja #jca;,,auxiliary ,,vessels 7,,used ,,sealift7#adj1fhfadj1fhf #jcb;,,completion ,,of ,,py ,,shipbuilding ,,programs#a1cbh1adfa1cbh1adf #jcc,,undistributed#hci1bci ,inflation effects#hci1bci ,,total ,,shipbuilding ,,and ,,conversion1 ,,navy#bg1iag1hedcb1ehf1fce ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,navy ,,ship ,,propulsion ,,equipment #jja,,surface ,,power ,,equipment#df1dghdf1dgh ,,generators #jjb,,surface ,,combatant ,,hm,e#hd1faehd1fae ,,navigation ,,equipment #jjc,,other ,,navigation ,,equipment#ih1jgihg1hjj ,program decrease-#aj1bgi ,,other ,,shipboard ,,equipment #jjd,,sub ,,periscope1 ,,imaging ,,and ,,supt ,,equip ,,prog#bff1cjjbfa1jaa ,unjustified growth-#e1bhi #jje;,,ddg ,,mod#ggj1cdaggj1cda #jjf;,,firefighting ,,equipment#ai1fhgai1fhg #jjg;,,command ,,and ,,control ,,switchboard#b1djfb1djf #jjh,,lha_/,,lhd ,,midlife#ch1bjjch1bjj #jji,,lcc #ai_/bj ,,extended ,,service ,,life ,,program#bj1jbhbj1jbh #jaj,,pollution ,,control ,,equipment#ag1fhbag1fhb #jaa,,submarine ,,support ,,equipment#aag1giiaag1gii #jab,,virginia ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#cb1cjjcb1cjj #jac,,lcs ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#ae1bchae1bch #jad,,submarine ,,batteries#bd1acgbd1acg #jae,,lpd ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#ed1difed1dif #jaf;,,ddg #ajjj ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#cad1cccbhd1ccc ,program decrease-#cj1jjj #jag,,strategic ,,platform ,,support ,,equip#ac1ejdac1ejd #jah;,,dssp ,,equipment#c1ffjc1ffj #jai;,,cg ,,modernization#ei1jedei1jed #jbj,,lcac#ag1debag1deb #jba,,underwater ,,eod ,,equipment#ce1dagce1dag #jbb;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#fj1habfj1hab #jbc;,,chemical ,,warfare ,,detectors#c1bjbc1bjb ,,reactor ,,plant ,,equipment #jbe,,ship ,,maintenance1 ,,repair ,,and ,,modernization#a1bdb1ecba1bdb1ecb #jbf,,reactor ,,power ,,units#d1fijd1fij #jbg,,reactor ,,components#djh1ihidjh1ihi ,,ocean ,,engineering #jbh;,,diving ,,and ,,salvage ,,equipment#aa1ggcaa1ggc ,,small ,,boats #jbi,,standard ,,boats#eg1bfbgg1bfb ,six additional #dj-;foot ,patrol ,boats#bj1jjj ,,production ,,facilities ,,equipment #jcj,,operating ,,forces ,,ipe#agd1gdcagd1gdc ,,other ,,ship ,,support #jca,,lcs ,,common ,,mission ,,modules ,,equipment#eg1caceg1cac #jcb,,lcs ,,mcm ,,mission ,,modules#id1ihgig1ahg ,mine ,countermeasures ,mission ,package ,capacity and ,wholeness--,navy ,,upl#b1bjj #jcc,,lcs ,,asw ,,mission ,,modules#c1eidc1eid #jcd,,lcs ,,suw ,,mission ,,modules#e1ajje1ajj #jce,,lcs ,,in-,,service ,,modernization#gf1ebfgf1ebf #jcf,,small ,,medium ,,uuv#di1gfcdi1gfc ,,ship ,,sonars #jcg,,spq-#i;,b ,,radar#ab1jfcab1jfc #jch;,,an_/,,sqq-#hi ,,surf ,,asw ,,combat ,,system#ada1eiaada1eia #jci,,ssn ,,acoustic ,,equipment#ddf1fecddf1fec #jdj,,undersea ,,warfare ,,support ,,equipment#ag1dbdag1dbd ,,asw ,,electronic ,,equipment #jda,,submarine ,,acoustic ,,warfare ,,system#ca1gjhca1gjh #jdb,,sstd#ad1cbead1cbe #jdc;,,fixed ,,surveillance ,,system#bff1bbhbff1bbh #jdd,,surtass#be1jcjbe1jcj ,,electronic ,,warfare ,,equipment #jde;,,an_/,,slq-#cbbib1dagbib1dag ,,reconnaissance ,,equipment #jdf,,shipboard ,,iw ,,exploit#caa1bajcaa1baj #jdg;,,automated ,,identification ,,system 7,,ais7#b1dhgb1dhg ,,other ,,ship ,,electronic ,,equipment #jdh;,,cooperative ,,engagement ,,capability#cd1ejjcd1ejj #jdi,,naval ,,tactical ,,command ,,support ,,system 7,,ntcss7#ai1jchai1jch #jej;,,atdls#gc1fgegc1fge #jea,,navy ,,command ,,and ,,control ,,system 7,,nccs7#c1dcec1dce #jeb,,minesweeping ,,system ,,replacement#af1ccfaf1ccf #jed,,navstar ,,gps ,,receivers 7,,space7#cj1dcicj1dci #jee;,,american ,,forces ,,radio ,,and ,,tv ,,service#b1gbdb1gbd #jef,,strategic ,,platform ,,support ,,equip#f1bfff1bff ,,aviation ,,electronic ,,equipment #jeg;,,ashore ,,atc ,,equipment#hi1cifhi1cif #jeh;,,afloat ,,atc ,,equipment#hf1gcbhf1gcb #jei;,,id ,,systems#ei1bbfei1bbf #jfj;,,joint ,,precision ,,approach ,,and ,,landing ,,system 7#h1ahfh1ahf #jfa,,naval ,,mission ,,planning ,,systems#bf1gghbf1ggh ,,other ,,shore ,,electronic ,,equipment #jfb,,maritime ,,integrated ,,broadcast ,,system#c1ebjc1ebj #jfc,,tactical_/,,mobile ,c#d;,i ,,systems#ca1hdjca1hdj #jfd;,,dcgs-,n#ae1fjfae1fjf #jfe;,,canes#djb1eejdjb1eej #jff,,radiac#i1jfbi1jfb #jfg;,,canes-,,intell#dh1ffedh1ffe #jfh;,,gpete#bc1dgibc1dgi #jfi,,masf#aa1gibaa1gib #jgj;,,integ ,,combat ,,system ,,test ,,facility#f1jecf1jec #jga;,,emi ,,control ,,instrumentation#d1baid1bai #jgb;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#ajb1hdfajb1hdf ,,shipboard ,,communications #jgc,,shipboard ,,tactical ,,communications#cf1idacf1ida #jgd,,ship ,,communications ,,automation#aja1fiaaja1fia #jge;,,communications ,,items ,,under #e,m#ee1bijee1bij ,,submarine ,,communications #jgf,,submarine ,,broadcast ,,support#ia1aejia1aej #jgg,,submarine ,,communication ,,equipment#gd1efigd1efi ,,satellite ,,communications #jgh,,satellite ,,communications ,,systems#ci1hbgci1hbg #jgi,,navy ,,multiband ,,terminal 7,,nmt7#bd1ehfbd1ehf ,,shore ,,communications #jhj;,,joint ,,communications ,,support ,,element 7,,jcse7#d1fiid1fii ,,cryptographic ,,equipment #jha;,,info ,,systems ,,security ,,program 7,,issp7#aef1jcdaef1jcd #jhb,,mio ,,intel ,,exploitation ,,team#a1jeea1jee ,,cryptologic ,,equipment #jhc;,,cryptologic ,,communications ,,equip#ah1hcbbj1ccb ,,indopacom ,,ufr--,,sigint upgrades#a1ejj ,,other ,,electronic ,,support #jib;,,coast ,,guard ,,equipment#fh1eeffh1eef ,,sonobuoys #jid,,sonobuoys--,,all ,,types#bia1fgjcjc1ebj ,program increase#aa1hej ,,aircraft ,,support ,,equipment #jie,,minotaur#e1bdge1bdg #jif,,weapons ,,range ,,support ,,equipment#ajf1bjiajf1bji #jig;,,aircraft ,,support ,,equipment#bge1dfabge1dfa #jih;,,advanced ,,arresting ,,gear 7,,aag7#bb1gagbb1gag #jii;,,electromagnetic ,,aircraft ,,launch ,,system 7,,emals#ah1eidah1eid #ajj,,meteorological ,,equipment#ae1ageae1age #aja,,legacy ,,airborne ,,mcm#d1fhid1fhi #ajb,,lamps ,,equipment#a1faja1faj #ajc;,,aviation ,,support ,,equipment#hf1djihf1dji #ajd,,umcs-,,unman ,,carrier ,,aviation7,,uca7,,mission ,,cntrl#acf1fdgacf1fdg ,,ship ,,gun ,,system ,,equipment #aje,,ship ,,gun ,,systems ,,equipment#e1ijbe1ijb ,,ship ,,missile ,,systems ,,equipment #ajf;,,harpoon ,,support ,,equipment#bagbag #ajg,,ship ,,missile ,,support ,,equipment#bhf1ghhbib1ahh ,,spy-#a ,low ,noise ,amplyfier#e1djj #ajh,,tomahawk ,,support ,,equipment#ie1hefie1hef ,,fbm ,,support ,,equipment #aji,,strategic ,,missile ,,systems ,,equip#bgi1dcjbgi1dcj ,,asw ,,support ,,equipment #aaj,,ssn ,,combat ,,control ,,systems#abh1hgdabh1hgd #aaa;,,asw ,,support ,,equipment#bf1ibjbf1ibj ,,other ,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment #aab;,,explosive ,,ordnance ,,disposal ,,equip#ag1jdhag1jdh #aac;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#e1iche1ich ,,other ,,expendable ,,ordnance #aad;,,anti-,,ship ,,missile ,,decoy ,,system#hf1bfdhf1bfd #aae,,submarine ,,training ,,device ,,mods#hj1eiahj1eia #aaf,,surface ,,training ,,equipment#aih1fieaih1fie ,,civil ,,engineering ,,support ,,equipment #aag,,passenger ,,carrying ,,vehicles#d1giid1gii #aah;,,general ,,purpose ,,trucks#b1edbb1edb #aai;,,construction ,,maintenance ,,equip#ej1faiee1bai ,,gps laser leveling system#d1fjj #abj;,,fire ,,fighting ,,equipment#af1cjeaf1cje #aba,,tactical ,,vehicles#bh1ehfbh1ehf #abb,,pollution ,,control ,,equipment#b1hdjb1hdj #abc;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#fd1caafd1caa #abd,,physical ,,security ,,vehicles#a1bfca1bfc ,,supply ,,support ,,equipment #abe,,supply ,,equipment#cb1cchcb1cch #abf;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation#f1beef1bee #abg,,special ,,purpose ,,supply ,,systems#fac1jcifac1jci ,,training ,,devices #abh,,training ,,support ,,equipment#a1bhea1bhe #abi,,training ,,and ,,education ,,equipment#dd1fahdd1fah ,,command ,,support ,,equipment #acj;,,command ,,support ,,equipment#ee1gbhee1gbh #aca,,medical ,,support ,,equipment#e1cbee1cbe #acc,,naval ,,mip ,,support ,,equipment#f1jggf1jgg #acd,,operating ,,forces ,,support ,,equipment#af1bebaf1beb #ace;,c#d;,,isr ,,equipment#f1digf1dig #acf;,,environmental ,,support ,,equipment#cf1eibcf1eib #acg,,physical ,,security ,,equipment#aah1eihaad1eih ,program decrease-#d1jjj #ach;,,enterprise ,,information ,,technology#bi1djgbi1djg ,,other #adb,,next ,,generation ,,enterprise ,,service#bja1cadbja1cad #adc;,,cyberspace ,,activities#e1jahe1jah #add;,,cyber ,,mission ,,forces#ag1aaeag1aae ,,classified ,,programs #jii;,,classified ,,programs#ag1bieag1bie ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts #ade,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#ecb1cacfhb1cac ,navy ,,ufr--,maritime spares outfitting#aej1jjj #adf,,undistributed#cfi1hbf ,inflation effects#cfi1hbf ,,total ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,navy#aa1gdf1ejcab1bfb1caa ,,procurement1 ,,marine ,,corps ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles #jja;,,aav#g;,a#a ,,pip#e1fece1fec #jjb;,,amphibious ,,combat ,,vehicle ,,family ,,of ,,vehicles#ecf1fghebg1jgi ,excess growth--integrated logistics support-#i1eii #jjc,,lav ,,pip#eg1jiiee1gci ,m,s tactical communication modernization kits previously funded-#a1cfj ,,artillery ,,and ,,other ,,weapons #jjdaee,,mm ,,lightweight ,,towed ,,howitzer#a1ghba1ghb #jje;,,artillery ,,weapons ,,system#adc1hjhadc1hjh #jjf,,weapons ,,and ,,combat ,,vehicles ,,under #e ,,million#aa1aahaa1aah ,,guided ,,missiles #jjg,,tomahawk#db1iehdb1ieh #jjh,,naval ,,strike ,,missile 7,,nsm7#agd1cfiagd1cfi #jji;,,ground ,,based ,,air ,,defense#agc1hjaagc1hja #jaj;,,anti-,,armor ,,missile-,,javelin#ah1dieag1bje ,guided missile unit cost growth-#a1bij #jaa;,,family ,,anti-,,armor ,,weapon ,,systems 7,,foaaws7#ba1daiba1dai #jab;,,anti-,,armor ,,missile-,,tow#ffcffc #jac;,,guided ,,mlrs ,,rocket 7,,gmlrs7#g1fjeg1fje ,,command ,,and ,,control ,,systems #jad;,,common ,,aviation ,,command ,,and ,,control ,,system 7,c#cj1bibcj1bib ,,repair ,,and ,,test ,,equipment #jae,,repair ,,and ,,test ,,equipment#eh1jbded1fhd ,unjustified growth--,,cbm test systems-#c1cdj ,,other ,,support 7,,tel7 #jaf,,modification ,,kits#bicbic ,,command ,,and ,,control ,,system 7,,non-,,tel7 #jag;,,items ,,under #e ,,million 7,,comm ,,elec7#hc1cdehc1cde #jah;,,air ,,operations ,c#b ,,systems#aa1jdhaa1jdh ,,radar ,,equipment 7,,non-,,tel7 #jai;,,ground_/,,air ,,task ,,oriented ,,radar 7,g_/,,ator7#fa1idcdaa1idc ,,usmc ,,ufr--,,an_/,,tps-#hj ,g_/,,ator radar#cej1jjj ,,intell_/,,comm ,,equipment 7,,non-,,tel7 #jbj;,,gcss-,,mc#a1ffca1ffc #jba;,,fire ,,support ,,system#dh1cbbdh1cbb #jbb;,,intelligence ,,support ,,equipment#ahb1hidafg1hid ,program decrease-#ae1jjj #jbd,,unmanned ,,air ,,systems 7,,intel7#dg1eiedc1ceh ,short range_/ short endurance unit cost growth-#d1bcg #jbe;,,dcgs-,,mc#dg1iihdg1iih #jbf,,uas ,,payloads#h1faih1fai ,,other ,,support 7,,non-,,tel7 #jbi,,marine ,,corps ,,enterprise ,,network 7,,mcen7#bgf1gfcbeh1jbj ,excess growth--end user devices-#ah1gdc #jcj;,,common ,,computer ,,resources#dj1jifdj1jif #jca;,,command ,,post ,,systems#eh1cadeh1cad #jcb,,radio ,,systems#fab1dejeii1eic ,program decrease-#ab1heg #jcc;,,comm ,,switching ,,control ,,systems#ea1igfea1igf #jcd;,,comm ,,elec ,,infrastructure ,,support#bf1jbibf1jbi #jce;,,cyberspace ,,activities#ag1geiag1gei #jcf;,,cyber ,,mission ,,forces#d1jcfd1jcf ,,classified ,,programs #jii;,,classified ,,programs#c1hhdc1hhd ,,administrative ,,vehicles #jci;,,commercial ,,cargo ,,vehicles#ce1agicc1afa ,unjustified request--garrison transportation and management-#b1jah ,,tactical ,,vehicles #jdj,,motor ,,transport ,,modifications#ag1hjgag1hjg #jda;,,joint ,,light ,,tactical ,,vehicle#bbb1begbbb1beg #jdc,,trailers#b1gbab1gba ,,engineer ,,and ,,other ,,equipment #jde,,tactical ,,fuel ,,systems#g1hedg1hed #jdf,,power ,,equipment ,,assorted#e1hdae1hda #jdg;,,amphibious ,,support ,,equipment#ch1abjch1abj #jdh;,,eod ,,systems#bja1jdgaia1jdg ,unjustified growth--,m,e,g,fo,s-#aj1jjj ,,materials ,,handling ,,equipment #jdi,,physical ,,security ,,equipment#fi1ifgfe1ifg ,prior year under execution-#d1jjj ,,general ,,property #jej;,,field ,,medical ,,equipment#ba1ghjba1ghj #jea,,training ,,devices#hf1bgbgd1ggd ,unjustified growth-#aa1dih #jeb;,,family ,,of ,,construction ,,equipment#bg1fjebg1fje #jec,,ultra-,,light ,,tactical ,,vehicle 7,,ultv7#ae1jccae1jcc ,,other ,,support #jed;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#bf1dccbf1dcc ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts #jee,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#cd1giicd1gii #jef,,undistributed#abc1gee ,inflation effects#abc1gee ,,total ,,procurement1 ,,marine 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,veterans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaac4 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs report on supportive services and housing insecurity4 ,sec4 #eaad4 ,report on handling of certain records of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters ,sec4 #eaba4 ,improved application of employment and reemployment rights of all members of uniformed services4 ,sec4 #eabb4 ,competitive pay for health care providers of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eabc4 ,definition of land use revenue under ,west ,los ,angeles ,leasing ,act of #bjaf4 ,sec4 #eabd4 ,technical corrections to ,honoring our ,,pact ,act of #bjbb4 ,sec4 #eabe4 ,improving pilot program on acceptance by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs of donated facilities and related improvements4 ,sec4 #eabf4 ,improvement of ,vet ,centers at ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eabg4 ,information on certain veterans with prior medical occupations2 program on intermediate care technicians of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,a ,advisory ,committees #eaja4 ,annual report from ,advisory ,committee on ,women ,veterans ,section #edb7;c77#a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking even-numbered year and inserting year4 #eajb4 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,advisory ,committee on ,united ,states ,outlying ,areas and ,freely ,associated ,states 7a7 ,establishment of ,advisory ,committee ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #e of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section 7and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly73 #edh4 ,advisory ,committee on ,united ,states ,outlying ,areas and ,freely ,associated ,states 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish an advisory committee1 to be known as the ,advisory ,committee on ,united ,states ,outlying ,areas and ,freely ,associated ,states1 to provide advice and guidance to the ,secretary on matters relating to covered veterans4 7b7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,committee shall be the following3 7#a7 ,to advise the ,secretary on matters relating to covered veterans1 including how the ,secretary may improve the programs and services of the ,department to better serve such veterans4 7#b7 ,to identify for the ,secretary evolving issues of relevance to covered veterans4 7#c7 ,to propose clarifications1 recommendations1 and solutions to address issues raised by covered veterans4 7#d7 ,to provide a forum for covered veterans1 veterans service organizations serving covered veterans1 and the ,department to discuss issues and proposals for changes to regulations1 policies1 and procedures of the ,department4 7#e7 ,to identify priorities for and provide advice to the ,secretary on appropriate strategies for consultation with veterans service organizations serving covered veterans4 7#f7 ,to encourage the ,secretary to work with the heads of other ,federal departments and agencies1 and ,congress1 to ensure covered veterans are provided the full benefits of their status as covered veterans4 7#g7 ,to highlight contributions of covered veterans in the ,armed ,forces4 7#h7 ,to conduct other duties as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,the ,committee shall be comprised of #ae voting members appointed by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,in appointing members pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure the following3 7,a7 ,at least one member is appointed to represent covered veterans in each of the following areas3 7i7 ,american ,samoa4 7ii7 ,guam4 7iii7 ,puerto ,rico4 7iv7 ,the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7v7 ,the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states4 7vi7 ,the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia4 7vii7 ,the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands4 7viii7 ,the ,republic of ,palau4 7,b7 ,not fewer than half of the members appointed are covered veterans1 unless the ,secretary determines that an insufficient number of qualified covered veterans are available4 7,c7 ,each member appointed resides in an area specified in subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,in appointing members pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may consult with any ,member of ,congress who represents an area specified in paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7#d7 ,in addition to the members appointed pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,committee shall be comprised of such ex officio members as the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall appoint from among employees of the ,department of ,state and the ,department of the ,interior1 respectively4 7d7 ,terms2 vacancies 7#a7 ,a member of the ,committee-- 7,a7 shall be appointed for a term of two years2 and 7,b7 may be reappointed to serve an additional two-year term4 7#b7 ,not later than #ahj days after the ,secretary 7or in the case of an ex officio member1 the ,secretary of ,state or the ,secretary of the ,interior1 as the case may be7 receives notice of a vacancy in the ,committee1 the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7e7 ,meeting format and frequency 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,committee shall meet in-person with the ,secretary not less frequently than once each year and hold monthly conference calls as necessary4 7#b7 ,meetings held under paragraph 7#a7 may be conducted virtually if determined necessary based on-- 7,a7 ,department protocols2 and 7,b7 timing and budget considerations4 7f7 ,additional ,representation 7#a7 ,representatives of relevant ,federal departments and agencies may attend meetings of the ,committee and provide information to the ,committee4 7#b7 ,one representative of the ,department shall attend each meeting of the ,committee4 7#c7 ,representatives attending meetings under this subsection-- 7,a7 may not be considered voting members of the ,committee2 and 7,b7 may not receive additional compensation for services performed with respect to the ,committee4 7g7 ,subcommittees 7#a7 ,the ,committee may establish subcommittees4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may1 in consultation with the ,committee1 appoint a member to a subcommittee established under paragraph 7#a7 who is not a member of the ,committee4 7#c7 ,a subcommittee established under paragraph 7#a7 may enhance the function of the ,committee1 but may not supersede the authority of the ,committee or provide direct advice or work products to the ,secretary4 7h7 ,reports 7#a7 ,not less frequently than once every two years1 the ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary and the appropriate congressional committees a report-- 7,a7 containing such recommendations as the ,committee may have for legislative or administrative action2 and 7,b7 describing the activities of the ,committee during the previous two years4 7#b7 ,not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives a report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a written response to the report after-- 7,a7 giving the ,committee an opportunity to review such written response2 and 7,b7 including in such written response any comments the ,committee considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary shall make publicly available on an internet website of the ,department-- 7,a7 each report the ,secretary receives under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 each written response the ,secretary submits under paragraph 7#b74 7i7 ,committee personnel matters ,a member of the ,committee shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the ,committee4 7j7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall consult with veterans service organizations serving covered veterans4 7k7 ,termination ,the ,committee shall terminate on the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this section4 7l7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term ,committee means the ,advisory ,committee on ,united ,states ,outlying ,areas and ,freely ,associated ,states established under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,the term #8covered veteran' means a veteran residing in an area specified in subsection 7c77#b77;,a74 7#d7 ,the term #8veterans service organization serving covered veterans' means any organization that-- 7,a7 serves the interests of covered veterans2 7,b7 has covered veterans in substantive and policymaking positions within the organization2 and 7,c7 has demonstrated experience working with covered veterans4 4 7b7 ,deadline for establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall establish the advisory committee required by section #edh of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section4 7c7 ,deadline for initial appointments ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary establishes the advisory committee required by such section #edh1 the members of such advisory committee shall be appointed4 7d7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary establishes the advisory committee required by such section #edh1 such advisory committee shall hold its first meeting4 ,b ,studies and ,reports #eaaa4 ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs study on dissemination of information on ,department of ,veterans ,affairs home loan benefits 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall conduct a study to identify the means by which the ,secretary informs lenders and veterans about the availability of loans guaranteed by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs under chapter #cg of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 for any purpose described in section #cgaj7;a7 of such title4 7b7 ,report ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall-- 7#a7 submit to the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 make such report publicly available on an appropriate website of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 #eaab4 ,,gao study on post-market surveillance of medical devices by ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the efforts of the ,under ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs for ,health relating to post-market surveillance of implantable medical devices4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the findings of the study under subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the process used by the ,under ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs for ,health for documenting implantable medical devices issued to patients4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the capability of the ,under ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs for ,health to identify1 in a timely manner1 adverse events and safety issues relating to implantable medical devices4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of the process for1 and potential barriers to1 the ,under ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs for ,health notifying patients of an implantable medical device recall4 7#d7 ,an evaluation of the accessibility of the adverse event reporting systems of the ,veterans ,health ,administration for patients with disabilities4 7#e7 ,recommendations to address gaps in such adverse event reporting systems1 to better identify adverse events and safety issues from implantable medical devices4 #eaac4 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs report on supportive services and housing insecurity ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall submit to ,congress a report on how often and what type of supportive services 7including career transition and mental health services and services for elderly veterans7 are being offered to and used by veterans1 and any correlation between a lack of supportive services programs and the likelihood of veterans falling back into housing insecurity4 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall ensure that any medical information included in the report is de-identified4 #eaad4 ,report on handling of certain records of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7a7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to ,congress a report on the extent to which the procedures outlined in provision ,m#ba-a ,,iii4ii4#b4;,f4#a of the ,adjudication ,procedures ,manual of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 or any successor document1 are followed in assisting veterans obtain or reconstruct service records or medical information damaged or destroyed in the fire that occurred at the ,national ,processing ,records ,center in ,st4 ,louis1 ,missouri1 in ,july of #aigc4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,the determination of the ,inspector ,general as to whether employees of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs receive sufficient training on the procedures specified in such subsection4 7#b7 ,the determination of the ,inspector ,general as to whether veterans are informed of actions necessary to adhere to such procedures4 7#c7 ,the percentage of cases regarding such service records and medical information in which employees of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs follow such procedures4 7#d7 ,the average duration of time to resolve an issue using such procedures4 7#e7 ,recommendations on how to improve the implementation of such procedures4 ,c ,other ,matters #eaba4 ,improved application of employment and reemployment rights of all members of uniformed services 7a7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#e7 of section #dcjc of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#e7 ,the term ,federal executive agency-- 7,a7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 includes-- 7i7 the ,united ,states ,postal ,service2 7ii7 the ,postal ,regulatory ,commission2 7iii7 any nonappropriated fund instrumentality of the ,united ,states2 7iv7 any ,executive agency 7as defined in section #aje of title #e72 and 7v7 any military department 7as defined in section #ajb of title #e7 with respect to the civilian employees of that department2 and 7,b7 does not include-- 7i7 an agency referred to in section #bcjb7;a77#b77;,c77ii7 of title #e2 7ii7 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration with respect to members of the commissioned officer corps of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 or 7iii7 the ,public ,health ,service with respect to members of the ,commissioned ,corps of the ,public ,health ,service serving on active duty1 active duty for training1 or inactive duty training4 4 7b7 ,technical correction ,paragraph 7#ag7 of such section is amended by striking commissioned corps of the ,public ,health ,service and inserting ,commissioned ,corps of the ,public ,health ,service4 #eabb4 ,competitive pay for health care providers of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,section #gdea7;c7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 7,a7 ,the director of each medical center of the ,department shall submit to the ,secretary an annual locality pay survey and rates of basic pay for covered positions at such medical center to ensure that pay rates remain competitive in the local labor market4 7,b7 ,not less than once per fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on rates of basic pay for covered positions at medical centers of the ,department4 4 #eabc4 ,definition of land use revenue under ,west ,los ,angeles ,leasing ,act of #bjaf ,section #b7;d77#b7 of the ,west ,los ,angeles ,leasing ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-bbf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 to the extent specified in advance in an appropriations ,act for a fiscal year1 any funds received as compensation for an easement described in subsection 7e72 and 4 #eabd4 ,technical corrections to ,honoring our ,,pact ,act of #bjbb 7a7 ,presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with exposure to burn pits and other toxins ,section #aabj7;b77#b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,g72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,h7 through 7,k7 as subparagraphs 7,g7 through 7,j71 respectively4 7b7 ,congressional approval of certain medical facility acquisitions ,section #gjc7;c77#e77;,c7 of the ,honoring our ,,pact ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-afh2 #acf ,stat4 #agig7 is amended to read as follows3 7,c7 by striking or a major medical facility lease 7as defined in subsection 7a77#c77;,b772 4 7c7 ,use of competitive procedures to acquire space for the purpose of providing health-care resources to veterans ,section #hajc7;h77#a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #bcjd of title #aj and inserting section #ccja of title #da4 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the ,honoring our ,,pact ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-afh74 #eabe4 ,improving pilot program on acceptance by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs of donated facilities and related improvements 7a7 ,in general ,section #b of the ,communities ,helping ,invest through ,property and ,improvements ,needed for ,veterans ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-bid2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #hajc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 by inserting before the semicolon the following3 or for which funds are available from the ,construction1 ,minor ,projects1 or ,construction1 ,major ,projects appropriations accounts2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,except as otherwise provided in this paragraph1 the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 by inserting or funds already generally available in the ,construction1 ,minor ,projects1 or ,construction1 ,major ,projects appropriations accounts after that are in addition to the funds appropriated for the facility2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting this paragraph2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,f72 and 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraphs3 7,b7 ,unobligated amounts ,the ,secretary may provide additional funds to help an entity described in subsection 7a77#b7 finance1 design1 or construct a facility in connection with real property and improvements to be donated under the pilot program and proposed to be accepted by the ,secretary under subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 if-- 7i7 the ,secretary determines that doing so is in the best interest of the ,department and consistent with the mission of the ,department2 and 7ii7 funding provided under this subparagraph-- 7,i7 is in addition to amounts that have been appropriated for the facility before the date on which the ,secretary and the entity enter into a formal agreement under subsection 7c7 for the construction and donation of the real property and improvements2 and 7,,ii7 is derived only from amounts that-- 7aa7 are unobligated balances available in the ,construction1 ,minor ,projects1 or ,construction1 ,major ,projects appropriations accounts of the ,department that-- 7,,aa7 are not associated with a specific project2 or 7,,bb7 are amounts that are associated with a specific project1 but are unobligated because they are the result of bid savings2 and 7bb7 were appropriated to such an account before the date described in subclause 7,i74 7,c7 ,escalation clauses 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may include an escalation clause in a formal agreement under subsection 7c7 that authorizes an escalation of not more than an annual amount based on a rate established in the formal agreement and mutually agreed upon by the ,secretary and an entity to account for inflation for an area if the ,secretary determines1 after consultation with the head of an appropriate ,federal entity that is not part of the ,department1 that such escalation is necessary and in the best interest of the ,department4 7ii7 ,use of existing amounts ,the ,secretary may obligate funds pursuant to clause 7i7 in connection with a formal agreement under subsection 7c7 using amounts that-- 7,i7 are unobligated balances available in the ,construction1 ,minor ,projects1 or ,construction1 ,major ,projects appropriations accounts of the ,department that-- 7aa7 are not associated with a specific project2 or 7bb7 are amounts that are associated with a specific project1 but are unobligated because they are the result of bid savings2 and 7,,ii7 were appropriated to such an account before the date on which the ,secretary and the entity entered into the formal agreement4 7,d7 ,availability ,unobligated amounts shall be available pursuant to subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 only to the extent and in such amounts as provided in advance in appropriations ,acts subsequent to the date of the enactment of this subparagraph1 subject to subparagraph 7,e74 7,e7 ,limitation ,unobligated amounts made available pursuant to subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 may not exceed #dj percent of the amount appropriated for the facility before the date on which the ,secretary and the entity entered into a formal agreement under subsection 7c74 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 by striking ,rule and inserting ,rules2 7,b7 by striking ,nothing in and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,entering arrangements and agreements ,nothing in 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,treatment of assistance ,nothing provided under this section shall be treated as ,federal financial assistance as defined in section #bjj4dj of title #b1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on ,february #ba1 #bjba4 4 7b7 ,amendments to existing agreements ,each agreement entered into under section 7#b77;c7 of such ,act before the date of the enactment of this ,act that was in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act may be amended to incorporate terms authorized by subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of section #b7;e77#a7 of such ,act1 as added by subsection 7a77#b77;,d7 of this section4 #eabf4 ,improvement of ,vet ,centers at ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7a7 ,productivity expectations for readjustment counselors of ,vet ,centers 7#a7 ,evaluation of productivity expectations ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall evaluate productivity expectations for readjustment counselors of ,vet ,centers1 including by obtaining systematic feedback from counselors on such expectations1 including with respect to following3 7,a7 ,any potential effects of productivity expectations1 whether positive or negative1 on client care and the welfare of readjustment counselors4 7,b7 ,distances readjustment counselors may travel to appointments1 especially with respect to serving rural veterans4 7,c7 ,the possibility that some veterans may not want to use nor benefit from telehealth or group counseling4 7,d7 ,availability and access of veteran populations to broadband and telehealth4 7,e7 ,any effect of productivity expectations on readjustment counselors1 including with respect to recruitment1 retention1 and welfare4 7,f7 ,whether productivity expectations provide incentives or pressure to inaccurately report client visits4 7,g7 ,whether directors and readjustment counselors of ,vet ,centers need additional training or guidance on how productivity expectations are calculated4 7,h7 ,such other criteria as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,systematic feedback 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 make every effort to ensure that all readjustment counselors of ,vet ,centers are given the opportunity to fully provide feedback1 positive or negative1 including through a survey containing open- and close-ended questions1 on all items under paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 in obtaining feedback under paragraph 7#a71 ensure that the items under paragraph 7#a7 are adequately and completely addressed in a way that permits responses to be relevant to the evaluation of productivity expectations2 7iii7 collect and safely store the feedback obtained under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in an electronic database that cannot be altered by any party2 7,,ii7 in an anonymized manner1 in order to protect the privacy of each respondent2 and 7,,iii7 in a manner that allows for evaluation by third parties of the feedback1 such as audit of the feedback by the ,government ,accountability ,office2 and 7iv7 provide the feedback obtained under paragraph 7#a7 in an anonymized manner to the working group established under subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,government ,accountability ,office audit ,not less frequently than once each year during the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall audit the feedback obtained from readjustment counselors of ,vet ,centers under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,implementation of changes ,not later than #ij days after the date of the completion of the evaluation required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall implement any needed changes to the productivity expectations described in such paragraph in order to ensure-- 7,a7 quality of care and access to care for veterans2 and 7,b7 the welfare of readjustment counselors4 7#d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the completion of the evaluation required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on-- 7,a7 the findings of the evaluation2 and 7,b7 any planned or implemented changes described in paragraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,plan for reassessment and implementation 7,a7 ,plan ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop and implement a plan for-- 7i7 reassessing productivity expectations for readjustment counselors of ,vet ,centers1 in consultation with such counselors2 and 7ii7 implementing any needed changes to such expectations1 as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7,b7 ,reassessments ,under the plan required by subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall conduct a reassessment described in such paragraph not less frequently than once each year4 7b7 ,staffing model for ,vet ,centers 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall develop and implement a staffing model for ,vet ,centers that incorporates key practices in the design of such staffing model4 7#b7 ,elements ,in developing the staffing model under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 involve key stakeholders1 including readjustment counselors1 outreach specialists1 and directors of ,vet ,centers2 7,b7 incorporate key work activities and the frequency and time required to conduct such activities2 7,c7 ensure the data used in the model is high quality to provide assurance that staffing estimates are reliable2 and 7,d7 incorporate-- 7i7 risk factors1 including case complexity2 7ii7 geography2 7iii7 availability1 advisability1 and willingness of veterans to use telehealth or group counseling2 and 7iv7 such other factors as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,plan for assessments and updates ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a plan for-- 7,a7 assessing and updating the staffing model developed and implemented under paragraph 7#a7 not less frequently than once every four years2 and 7,b7 implementing any needed changes to such model1 as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,working group of readjustment counselors1 outreach specialists1 and directors of ,vet ,centers 7#a7 ,in general ,in conducting the evaluation of productivity expectations under subsection 7a7 7#a7 and developing the staffing model for ,vet ,centers under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall establish a working group to assess-- 7,a7 the efficacy1 impact1 and composition of performance metrics for such expectations with respect to-- 7i7 quality of care and access to care for veterans2 and 7ii7 the welfare of readjustment counselors and other employees of ,vet ,centers2 and 7,b7 key considerations for the development of such staffing model1 including with respect to-- 7i7 quality of care and access to care for veterans and other individuals eligible for care through ,vet ,centers2 and 7ii7 recruitment1 retention1 and welfare of employees of ,vet ,centers4 7#b7 ,membership ,the working group established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be composed of readjustment counselors1 outreach specialists1 and directors of ,vet ,centers4 7#c7 ,feedback and recommendations ,the working group established under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide to the ,secretary-- 7,a7 feedback from readjustment counselors1 outreach specialists1 and directors of ,vet ,centers2 and 7,b7 recommendations on how to improve-- 7i7 quality of care and access to care for veterans2 and 7ii7 the welfare of readjustment counselors and other employees of ,vet ,centers4 7d7 ,improvements of hiring practices at ,vet ,centers 7#a7 ,standardization of position descriptions 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall standardize descriptions of position responsibilities at ,vet ,centers4 7,b7 ,reporting requirement ,in each of the first two annual reports submitted under section #gcji7;e7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall include a description of the actions taken by the ,secretary to carry out subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,expansion of reporting requirements on readjustment counseling to include actions to reduce staffing vacancies and time to hire ,section #gcji7;e77#b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,a description of actions taken by the ,secretary to reduce-- 7i7 vacancies in counselor positions in the ,readjustment ,counseling ,service2 and 7ii7 the time it takes to hire such counselors4 4 7e7 ,report by ,government ,accountability ,office on ,vet ,center infrastructure and future investments 7#a7 ,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 ,congress a report on physical infrastructure and future investments with respect to ,vet ,centers4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of-- 7i7 the condition of the physical infrastructure of all assets of ,vet ,centers1 whether owned or leased by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7ii7 the short-1 medium-1 and long-term plans of the ,department to maintain and upgrade the physical infrastructure of ,vet ,centers to address the operational needs of ,vet ,centers as of the date of the submittal of the report and future needs4 7,b7 ,an assessment of management and strategic planning for the physical infrastructure of ,vet ,centers1 including whether the ,department should buy or lease existing or additional locations in areas with stable or growing populations of veterans4 7,c7 ,an assessment of whether1 as of the date of the submittal of the report1 ,vet ,center buildings1 mobile ,vet ,centers1 community access points1 and similar infrastructure are sufficient to care for veterans or if such infrastructure is negatively affecting care due to limited space for veterans and ,vet ,center personnel or other factors4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the areas with the greatest need for investments in-- 7i7 improved physical infrastructure1 including upgraded ,vet ,centers2 or 7ii7 additional physical infrastructure for ,vet ,centers1 including new ,vet ,centers owned or leased by the ,department4 7,e7 ,a description of the authorities and resources that may be required for the ,secretary to make such investments4 7,f7 ,a review of all annual reports submitted under #gcji7;e7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 before the date of the submittal of the report under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,pilot program to combat food insecurity among veterans and family members of veterans 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall establish a pilot program to award grants to eligible entities to support partnerships that address food insecurity among veterans and family members of veterans who receive services through ,vet ,centers or other facilities of the ,department as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,duration of pilot ,the ,secretary shall carry out the pilot program for a three-year period beginning on the date of the establishment of the pilot program4 7#c7 ,training and technical assistance ,the ,secretary may provide eligible entities receiving grant funding under the pilot program with training and technical assistance on the provision of food insecurity assistance services to veterans and family members of veterans4 7#d7 ,eligible entities ,for purposes of the pilot program1 an eligible entity is-- 7,a7 a nonprofit organization2 7,b7 an organization recognized by the ,secretary for the representation of veterans under section #eijb of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 a public agency2 7,d7 a community-based organization2 or 7,e7 an institution of higher education4 7#e7 ,application ,an eligible entity seeking a grant under the pilot program shall submit to the ,secretary an application therefor at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information and commitments as the ,secretary may require4 7#f7 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall select eligible entities that submit applications under paragraph 7#e7 for the award of grants under the pilot program using a competitive process that takes into account the following3 7,a7 ,capacity of the applicant entity to serve veterans and family members of veterans4 7,b7 ,demonstrated need of the population the applicant entity would serve4 7,c7 ,demonstrated need of the applicant entity for assistance from the grant4 7,d7 ,such other criteria as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#g7 ,distribution ,the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the extent practicable1 an equitable geographic distribution of grants awarded under this subsection4 7#h7 ,minimum program requirements ,any grant awarded under this subsection shall be used-- 7,a7 to coordinate with the ,secretary with respect to the provision of assistance to address food insecurity among veterans and family members of veterans described in paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 to increase participation in nutrition counseling programs and provide educational materials and counseling to veterans and family members of veterans to address food insecurity and healthy diets among those individuals2 7,c7 to increase access to and enrollment in ,federal assistance programs1 including the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq471 the special supplemental nutrition program for women1 infants1 and children established by section #ag of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf71 the low-income home energy assistance program established under the ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hfba et seq471 and any other assistance program that the ,secretary considers advisable2 and 7,d7 to fulfill such other criteria as the ,secretary considers appropriate to further the purpose of the grant and serve veterans4 7#i7 ,provision of information ,each entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall provide to the ,secretary1 at least once each year during the duration of the grant term1 data on-- 7,a7 the number of veterans and family members of veterans screened for1 and enrolled in1 programs described in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#h72 7,b7 other services provided by the entity to veterans and family members of veterans using funds from the grant2 and 7,c7 such other data as the ,secretary may require4 7#aj7 ,report on data collected ,for each year of operation of the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the data collected under paragraph 7#i7 during such year4 7#aa7 ,government ,accountability ,office report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date on which the pilot program terminates1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report evaluating the effectiveness and outcomes of the activities carried out under this subsection in reducing food insecurity among veterans and family members of veterans4 7,b7 ,elements ,the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,a summary of the activities carried out under this subsection4 7ii7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness and outcomes of the grants awarded under this subsection1 including with respect to eligibility screening contacts1 application assistance consultations1 and changes in food insecurity among the population served by the grant4 7iii7 ,best practices regarding the use of partnerships to improve the effectiveness and outcomes of public benefit programs to address food insecurity among veterans and family members of veterans4 7iv7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of making the pilot program permanent and expanding to other locations4 7#ab7 ,authorization of appropriations 7,a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a7 #ae1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year in which the program is carried out1 beginning with the fiscal year in which the program is established4 7,b7 ,administrative expenses ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under subparagraph 7,a71 not more than ten percent may be used for administrative expenses of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs associated with administering grants under this subsection4 7#ac7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,the term facilities of the ,department has the meaning given that term in section #agja7c7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7,d7 ,the term public agency means a department1 agency1 other unit1 or instrumentality of ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government4 7,e7 ,the term ,state has the meaning given that term in section #aja7bj7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,f7 ,the term veteran means an individual who served in the ,armed ,forces1 including an individual who served in a reserve component of the ,armed ,forces1 and who was discharged or released therefrom1 regardless of the conditions of such discharge or release4 7g7 ,definition of ,vet ,center ,in this section1 the term ,vet ,center has the meaning given that term in section #agab;,a7h7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eabg4 ,information on certain veterans with prior medical occupations2 program on intermediate care technicians of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7a7 ,update of web portal to identify certain veterans 7#a7 ,update ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall update web portals of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to provide for a method by which a veteran who served in a medical occupation while serving as a member of the ,armed ,forces may elect to provide the information described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,information in portal ,the information described in this paragraph is the following3 7,a7 ,contact information for the veteran4 7,b7 ,a history of the medical experience and trained competencies of the veteran4 7#c7 ,inclusions in history ,to the extent practicable1 the history of a veteran provided under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 shall include individual critical task lists specific to the military occupational specialty of the veteran that align with standard occupational codes maintained by the ,commissioner of the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics4 7#d7 ,sharing of information ,for purposes of facilitating civilian medical credentialing and hiring opportunities for veterans seeking to respond to a national emergency1 including a public health emergency declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d71 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall establish a program to share the information described in paragraph 7#b7 with the following3 7,a7 ,state departments of veterans affairs4 7,b7 ,veterans service organizations4 7,c7 ,state credentialing bodies4 7,d7 ,state homes4 7,e7 ,other stakeholders involved in ,state-level credentialing1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 7b7 ,program on training of intermediate care technicians of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall establish a program to train1 certify1 and employ covered veterans as intermediate care technicians of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7#b7 ,locations ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may assign an intermediate care technician of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs trained under the program under paragraph 7#a7 to any medical center of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 giving priority to locations with a significant staffing shortage4 7#c7 ,inclusion of information in transition assistance program ,as part of the ,transition ,assistance ,program under sections #aadb and #aadd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall conduct a communications campaign to convey to appropriate members of the ,armed ,forces separating from active duty opportunities for training1 certification1 and employment under the program under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,report on expansion of program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on whether the program under paragraph 7#a7 may be replicated for other medical positions within the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7c7 ,notification of opportunities for veterans ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall notify veterans service organizations and1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces of opportunities for veterans under this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered veteran means a veteran whom the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs determines served as a basic health care technician while serving in the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,the terms ,state home and veteran have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term veterans service organization means an organization that provides services to veterans1 including organizations recognized by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs under section #eijb of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,lii ,inspector ,general ,independence ,and ,empowerment ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,inspector ,general ,independence ,sec4 #ebja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ebjb4 ,removal or transfer of ,inspectors ,general2 placement on non-duty status4 ,sec4 #ebjc4 ,vacancy in position of ,inspector ,general4 ,sec4 #ebjd4 ,office of ,inspector ,general whistleblower complaints4 ,subtitle ,b--,presidential ,explanation of ,failure to ,nominate an ,inspector ,general ,sec4 #ebba4 ,presidential explanation of failure to nominate an ,inspector ,general4 ,subtitle ,c--,integrity ,committee of the ,council of ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency ,transparency ,sec4 #ebca4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ebcb4 ,additional information to be included in requests and reports to ,congress4 ,sec4 #ebcc4 ,availability of information to ,congress on certain allegations of wrongdoing closed without referral4 ,sec4 #ebcd4 ,semiannual report4 ,sec4 #ebce4 ,additional reports4 ,sec4 #ebcf4 ,requirement to report final disposition to ,congress4 ,sec4 #ebcg4 ,investigations of ,offices of ,inspector ,general of establishments by the ,integrity ,committee4 ,subtitle ,d--,notice of ,ongoing ,investigations ,when ,there ,is a ,change in ,status of ,inspector ,general ,sec4 #ebda4 ,notice of ongoing investigations when there is a change in status of ,inspector ,general4 ,subtitle ,e--,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency ,report on ,expenditures ,sec4 #ebea4 ,,cigie report on expenditures4 ,subtitle ,f--,notice of ,refusal to ,provide ,inspectors ,general ,access ,sec4 #ebfa4 ,notice of refusal to provide information or assistance to ,inspectors ,general4 ,subtitle ,g--,training ,resources for ,inspectors ,general and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #ebga4 ,training resources for ,inspectors ,general4 ,sec4 #ebgb4 ,definition of appropriate congressional committees4 ,sec4 #ebgc4 ,semiannual reports4 ,sec4 #ebgd4 ,submission of reports that specifically identify non-governmental organizations or business entities4 ,sec4 #ebge4 ,review relating to vetting1 processing1 and resettlement of evacuees from ,afghanistan and the ,afghanistan special immigrant visa program4 ,a ,inspector ,general ,independence #ebja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,securing ,inspector ,general ,independence ,act of #bjbb4 #ebjb4 ,removal or transfer of ,inspectors ,general2 placement on non-duty status 7a7 ,in general ,the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #c7;b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7#a77;,a7 after 7b72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 as so designated-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as so designated1 in the second sentence-- 7,i7 by striking reasons and inserting the following3 substantive rationale1 including detailed and case-specific reasons12 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 7including to the appropriate congressional committees7 after ,houses of ,congress2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,if there is an open or completed inquiry into an ,inspector ,general that relates to the removal or transfer of the ,inspector ,general under subparagraph 7,a71 the written communication required under that subparagraph shall-- 7i7 identify each entity that is conducting1 or that conducted1 the inquiry2 and 7ii7 in the case of a completed inquiry1 contain the findings made during the inquiry4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 7,a7 ,subject to the other provisions of this paragraph1 only the ,president may place an ,inspector ,general on non-duty status4 7,b7 ,if the ,president places an ,inspector ,general on non-duty status1 the ,president shall communicate in writing the substantive rationale1 including detailed and case-specific reasons1 for the change in status to both ,houses of ,congress 7including to the appropriate congressional committees7 not later than #ae days before the date on which the change in status takes effect1 except that the ,president may submit that communication not later than the date on which the change in status takes effect if-- 7i7 the ,president has made a determination that the continued presence of the ,inspector ,general in the workplace poses a threat described in any of clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of section #fcbi;b7b77#b77;,a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 in the communication1 the ,president includes a report on the determination described in clause 7i71 which shall include-- 7,i7 a specification of which clause of section #fcbi;b7b77#b77;,a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,president has determined applies under clause 7i7 of this subparagraph2 7,,ii7 the substantive rationale1 including detailed and case-specific reasons1 for the determination made under clause 7i72 7,,iii7 an identification of each entity that is conducting1 or that conducted1 any inquiry upon which the determination under clause 7i7 was made2 and 7,,iv7 in the case of an inquiry described in subclause 7,,iii7 that is completed1 the findings made during that inquiry4 7,c7 ,the ,president may not place an ,inspector ,general on non-duty status during the #cj-;day period preceding the date on which the ,inspector ,general is removed or transferred under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 unless the ,president-- 7i7 has made a determination that the continued presence of the ,inspector ,general in the workplace poses a threat described in any of clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of section #fcbi;b7b77#b77;,a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 not later than the date on which the change in status takes effect1 submits to both ,houses of ,congress 7including to the appropriate congressional committees7 a written communication that contains the information required under subparagraph 7,b71 including the report required under clause 7ii7 of that subparagraph4 7,d7 ,for the purposes of this paragraph-- 7i7 the term ,inspector ,general-- 7,i7 means an ,inspector ,general who was appointed by the ,president1 without regard to whether the ,senate provided advice and consent with respect to that appointment2 and 7,,ii7 includes the ,inspector ,general of an establishment1 the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,afghanistan ,reconstruction1 the ,special ,inspector ,general for the ,troubled ,asset ,relief ,program1 and the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,pandemic ,recovery2 and 7ii7 a reference to the removal or transfer of an ,inspector ,general under paragraph 7#a71 or to the written communication described in that paragraph1 shall be considered to be-- 7,i7 in the case of the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,afghanistan ,reconstruction1 a reference to section #abbi7;c77#f7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #cgh72 7,,ii7 in the case of the ,special ,inspector ,general for the ,troubled ,asset ,relief ,program1 a reference to section #aba7;b77#d7 of the ,emergency ,economic ,stabilization ,act of #bjjh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ebca7;b77#d772 and 7,,iii7 in the case of the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,pandemic ,recovery1 a reference to section #djah7;b77#c7 of the ,,cares ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ijec7;b77#c774 2 7#b7 in section #h;,g7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or placement on non-duty status after a removal2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting 7,a7 after 7#b72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as so designated1 in the first sentence-- 7,i7 by striking reasons and inserting the following3 substantive rationale1 including detailed and case-specific reasons12 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 7including to the appropriate congressional committees7 after ,houses of ,congress2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,if there is an open or completed inquiry into an ,inspector ,general that relates to the removal or transfer of the ,inspector ,general under subparagraph 7,a71 the written communication required under that subparagraph shall-- 7i7 identify each entity that is conducting1 or that conducted1 the inquiry2 and 7ii7 in the case of a completed inquiry1 contain the findings made during the inquiry4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 7,a7 ,subject to the other provisions of this paragraph1 only the head of the applicable designated ,federal entity 7referred to in this paragraph as the covered official7 may place an ,inspector ,general on non-duty status4 7,b7 ,if a covered official places an ,inspector ,general on non-duty status1 the covered official shall communicate in writing the substantive rationale1 including detailed and case-specific reasons1 for the change in status to both ,houses of ,congress 7including to the appropriate congressional committees7 not later than #ae days before the date on which the change in status takes effect1 except that the covered official may submit that communication not later than the date on which the change in status takes effect if-- 7i7 the covered official has made a determination that the continued presence of the ,inspector ,general in the workplace poses a threat described in any of clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of section #fcbi;b7b77#b77;,a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 in the communication1 the covered official includes a report on the determination described in clause 7i71 which shall include-- 7,i7 a specification of which clause of section #fcbi;b7b77#b77;,a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the covered official has determined applies under clause 7i7 of this subparagraph2 7,,ii7 the substantive rationale1 including detailed and case-specific reasons1 for the determination made under clause 7i72 7,,iii7 an identification of each entity that is conducting1 or that conducted1 any inquiry upon which the determination under clause 7i7 was made2 and 7,,iv7 in the case of an inquiry described in subclause 7,,iii7 that is completed1 the findings made during that inquiry4 7,c7 ,a covered official may not place an ,inspector ,general on non-duty status during the #cj-;day period preceding the date on which the ,inspector ,general is removed or transferred under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 unless the covered official-- 7i7 has made a determination that the continued presence of the ,inspector ,general in the workplace poses a threat described in any of clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of section #fcbi;b7b77#b77;,a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 not later than the date on which the change in status takes effect1 submits to both ,houses of ,congress 7including to the appropriate congressional committees7 a written communication that contains the information required under subparagraph 7,b71 including the report required under clause 7ii7 of that subparagraph4 7,d7 ,nothing in this paragraph may be construed to limit or otherwise modify-- 7i7 any statutory protection that is afforded to an ,inspector ,general2 or 7ii7 any other action that a covered official may take under law with respect to an ,inspector ,general4 2 7#c7 in section #ajc;,h7c7 of the ,national ,security ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcc7;c77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by inserting 7,a7 after 7#d72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as so designated1 in the second sentence1 by striking reasons and inserting substantive rationale1 including detailed and case-specific reasons12 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,if there is an open or completed inquiry into the ,inspector ,general that relates to the removal or transfer of the ,inspector ,general under subparagraph 7,a71 the written communication required under that subparagraph shall-- 7i7 identify each entity that is conducting1 or that conducted1 the inquiry2 and 7ii7 in the case of a completed inquiry1 contain the findings made during the inquiry4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 7,a7 ,subject to the other provisions of this paragraph1 only the ,president may place the ,inspector ,general on nonduty status4 7,b7 ,if the ,president places the ,inspector ,general on nonduty status1 the ,president shall communicate in writing the substantive rationale1 including detailed and case-specific reasons1 for the change in status to the congressional intelligence committees not later than #ae days before the date on which the change in status takes effect1 except that the ,president may submit that communication not later than the date on which the change in status takes effect if-- 7i7 the ,president has made a determination that the continued presence of the ,inspector ,general in the workplace poses a threat described in any of clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of section #fcbi;b7b77#b77;,a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 in the communication1 the ,president includes a report on the determination described in clause 7i71 which shall include-- 7,i7 a specification of which clause of section #fcbi;b7b77#b77;,a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,president has determined applies under clause 7i72 7,,ii7 the substantive rationale1 including detailed and case-specific reasons1 for the determination made under clause 7i72 7,,iii7 an identification of each entity that is conducting1 or that conducted1 any inquiry upon which the determination under clause 7i7 was made2 and 7,,iv7 in the case of an inquiry described in subclause 7,,iii7 that is completed1 the findings made during that inquiry4 7,c7 ,the ,president may not place the ,inspector ,general on nonduty status during the #cj-;day period preceding the date on which the ,inspector ,general is removed or transferred under paragraph 7#d77;,a7 unless the ,president-- 7i7 has made a determination that the continued presence of the ,inspector ,general in the workplace poses a threat described in any of clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of section #fcbi;b7b77#b77;,a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 not later than the date on which the change in status takes effect1 submits to the congressional intelligence committees a written communication that contains the information required under subparagraph 7,b71 including the report required under clause 7ii7 of that subparagraph4 2 and 7#d7 in section #ag7;b7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceag7;b77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by inserting 7,a7 after 7#f72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as so designated1 in the second sentence1 by striking reasons and inserting substantive rationale1 including detailed and case-specific reasons12 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,if there is an open or completed inquiry into the ,inspector ,general that relates to the removal or transfer of the ,inspector ,general under subparagraph 7,a71 the written communication required under that subparagraph shall-- 7i7 identify each entity that is conducting1 or that conducted1 the inquiry2 and 7ii7 in the case of a completed inquiry1 contain the findings made during the inquiry4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 7,a7 ,subject to the other provisions of this paragraph1 only the ,president may place the ,inspector ,general on nonduty status4 7,b7 ,if the ,president places the ,inspector ,general on nonduty status1 the ,president shall communicate in writing the substantive rationale1 including detailed and case-specific reasons1 for the change in status to the congressional intelligence committees not later than #ae days before the date on which the change in status takes effect1 except that the ,president may submit that communication not later than the date on which the change in status takes effect if-- 7i7 the ,president has made a determination that the continued presence of the ,inspector ,general in the workplace poses a threat described in any of clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of section #fcbi;b7b77#b77;,a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 in the communication1 the ,president includes a report on the determination described in clause 7i71 which shall include-- 7,i7 a specification of which clause of section #fcbi;b7b77#b77;,a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,president has determined applies under clause 7i72 7,,ii7 the substantive rationale1 including detailed and case-specific reasons1 for the determination made under clause 7i72 7,,iii7 an identification of each entity that is conducting1 or that conducted1 any inquiry upon which the determination under clause 7i7 was made2 and 7,,iv7 in the case of an inquiry described in subclause 7,,iii7 that is completed1 the findings made during that inquiry4 7,c7 ,the ,president may not place the ,inspector ,general on non-duty status during the #cj-;day period preceding the date on which the ,inspector ,general is removed or transferred under paragraph 7#f77;,a7 unless the ,president-- 7i7 has made a determination that the continued presence of the ,inspector ,general in the workplace poses a threat described in any of clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of section #fcbi;b7b77#b77;,a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 not later than the date on which the change in status takes effect1 submits to the congressional intelligence committees a written communication that contains the information required under subparagraph 7,b71 including the report required under clause 7ii7 of that subparagraph4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,section #ab7c7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended by inserting except as otherwise expressly provided1 before the term4 #ebjc4 ,vacancy in position of ,inspector ,general 7a7 ,in general ,section #c of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 7#a7 ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term first assistant to the position of ,inspector ,general means1 with respect to an ,office of ,inspector ,general-- 7i7 an individual who1 as of the day before the date on which the ,inspector ,general dies1 resigns1 or otherwise becomes unable to perform the functions and duties of that position-- 7,i7 is serving in a position in that ,office2 and 7,,ii7 has been designated in writing by the ,inspector ,general1 through an order of succession or otherwise1 as the first assistant to the position of ,inspector ,general2 or 7ii7 if the ,inspector ,general has not made a designation described in clause 7i77,,ii7-- 7,i7 the ,principal ,deputy ,inspector ,general of that ,office1 as of the day before the date on which the ,inspector ,general dies1 resigns1 or otherwise becomes unable to perform the functions and duties of that position2 or 7,,ii7 if there is no ,principal ,deputy ,inspector ,general of that ,office1 the ,deputy ,inspector ,general of that ,office1 as of the day before the date on which the ,inspector ,general dies1 resigns1 or otherwise becomes unable to perform the functions and duties of that position2 and 7,b7 the term ,inspector ,general-- 7i7 means an ,inspector ,general who is appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 includes the ,inspector ,general of an establishment1 the ,special ,inspector ,general for the ,troubled ,asset ,relief ,program1 and the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,pandemic ,recovery4 7#b7 ,if an ,inspector ,general dies1 resigns1 or is otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of the position-- 7,a7 section #ccde7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #ajc7;e7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbe7;e77 shall not apply2 7,b7 subject to paragraph 7#d71 the first assistant to the position of ,inspector ,general shall perform the functions and duties of the ,inspector ,general temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section #ccdf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 notwithstanding subparagraph 7,b71 and subject to paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 the ,president 7and only the ,president7 may direct an officer or employee of any ,office of an ,inspector ,general to perform the functions and duties of the ,inspector ,general temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section #ccdf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 only if-- 7i7 during the #cfe-;day period preceding the date of death1 resignation1 or beginning of inability to serve of the ,inspector ,general1 the officer or employee served in a position in an ,office of an ,inspector ,general for not less than #ij days1 except that-- 7,i7 the requirement under this clause shall not apply if the officer is an ,inspector ,general2 and 7,,ii7 for the purposes of this subparagraph1 performing the functions and duties of an ,inspector ,general temporarily in an acting capacity does not qualify as service in a position in an ,office of an ,inspector ,general2 7ii7 the rate of pay for the position of the officer or employee described in clause 7i7 is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of pay payable for a position at ,,gs-#ae of the ,general ,schedule2 7iii7 the officer or employee has demonstrated ability in accounting1 auditing1 financial analysis1 law1 management analysis1 public administration1 or investigations2 and 7iv7 not later than #cj days before the date on which the direction takes effect1 the ,president communicates in writing to both ,houses of ,congress 7including to the appropriate congressional committees7 the substantive rationale1 including the detailed and case-specific reasons1 for such direction1 including the reason for the direction that someone other than the individual who is performing the functions and duties of the ,inspector ,general temporarily in an acting capacity 7as of the date on which the ,president issues that direction7 perform those functions and duties temporarily in an acting capacity4 7#c7 ,notwithstanding section #ccde7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b71 and subject to paragraph 7#d71 during any period in which an ,inspector ,general is on non-duty status-- 7,a7 the first assistant to the position of ,inspector ,general shall perform the functions and duties of the position temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section #ccdf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 if the first assistant described in subparagraph 7,a7 dies1 resigns1 or becomes otherwise unable to perform those functions and duties1 the ,president 7and only the ,president7 may direct an officer or employee in that ,office of ,inspector ,general to perform those functions and duties temporarily in an acting capacity1 subject to the time limitations of section #ccdf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 if-- 7i7 that direction satisfies the requirements under clauses 7ii71 7iii71 and 7iv7 of paragraph 7#b77;,c72 and 7ii7 that officer or employee served in a position in that ,office of ,inspector ,general for not fewer than #ij of the #cfe days preceding the date on which the ,president makes that direction4 7#d7 ,an individual may perform the functions and duties of an ,inspector ,general temporarily and in an acting capacity under subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b71 or under paragraph 7#c71 with respect to only #a ,inspector ,general position at any given time4 7#e7 ,if the ,president makes a direction under paragraph 7#b77;,c71 during the #cj-;day period preceding the date on which the direction of the ,president takes effect1 the functions and duties of the position of the applicable ,inspector ,general shall be performed by-- 7,a7 the first assistant to the position of ,inspector ,general2 or 7,b7 the individual performing those functions and duties temporarily in an acting capacity1 as of the date on which the ,president issues that direction1 if that individual is an individual other than the first assistant to the position of ,inspector ,general4 4 7b7 ,amendment to ,national ,security ,act ,section #ajc;,h7c7 of the ,national ,security ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcc7;c771 as amended by section #ebjb1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 7,a7 ,in this subsection1 the term first assistant to the position of ,inspector ,general has the meaning given in section #c of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7,b7 ,if the ,inspector ,general dies1 resigns1 or is otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of the position-- 7i7 section #ccde7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #ajc7;e7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbe7;e77 shall not apply2 7ii7 subject to subparagraph 7,d71 the first assistant to the position of ,inspector ,general shall perform the functions and duties of the ,inspector ,general temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section #ccdf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7iii7 notwithstanding clause 7ii71 and subject to subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 the ,president 7and only the ,president7 may direct an officer or employee of any ,office of an ,inspector ,general to perform the functions and duties of the ,inspector ,general temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section #ccdf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 only if-- 7,i7 during the #cfe-;day period preceding the date of death1 resignation1 or beginning of inability to serve of the ,inspector ,general1 the officer or employee served in a position in an ,office of an ,inspector ,general for not less than #ij days1 except that-- 7aa7 the requirement under this subclause shall not apply if the officer is an ,inspector ,general2 and 7bb7 for the purposes of this clause1 performing the functions and duties of an ,inspector ,general temporarily in an acting capacity does not qualify as service in a position in an ,office of an ,inspector ,general2 7,,ii7 the rate of pay for the position of the officer or employee described in subclause 7,i7 is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of pay payable for a position at ,,gs-#ae of the ,general ,schedule2 7,,iii7 the officer or employee has demonstrated ability in accounting1 auditing1 financial analysis1 law1 management analysis1 public administration1 or investigations2 and 7,,iv7 not later than #cj days before the date on which the direction takes effect1 the ,president communicates in writing to the congressional intelligence committees the substantive rationale1 including the detailed and case-specific reasons1 for such direction1 including the reason for the direction that someone other than the individual who is performing the functions and duties of the ,inspector ,general temporarily in an acting capacity 7as of the date on which the ,president issues that direction7 perform those functions and duties temporarily in an acting capacity4 7,c7 ,notwithstanding section #ccde7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 section #ajc7;e7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbe7;e771 and clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,b71 and subject to subparagraph 7,d71 during any period in which the ,inspector ,general is on nonduty status-- 7i7 the first assistant to the position of ,inspector ,general shall perform the functions and duties of the position temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section #ccdf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 if the first assistant described in clause 7i7 dies1 resigns1 or becomes otherwise unable to perform those functions and duties1 the ,president 7and only the ,president7 may direct an officer or employee in the ,office of ,inspector ,general to perform those functions and duties temporarily in an acting capacity1 subject to the time limitations of section #ccdf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 if-- 7,i7 that direction satisfies the requirements under subclauses 7,,ii71 7,,iii71 and 7,,iv7 of subparagraph 7,b77iii72 and 7,,ii7 that officer or employee served in a position in that ,office of ,inspector ,general for not fewer than #ij of the #cfe days preceding the date on which the ,president makes that direction4 7,d7 ,an individual may perform the functions and duties of the ,inspector ,general temporarily and in an acting capacity under clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,b71 or under subparagraph 7,c71 with respect to only #a ,inspector ,general position at any given time4 7,e7 ,if the ,president makes a direction under subparagraph 7,b77iii71 during the #cj-;day period preceding the date on which the direction of the ,president takes effect1 the functions and duties of the position of the ,inspector ,general shall be performed by-- 7i7 the first assistant to the position of ,inspector ,general2 or 7ii7 the individual performing those functions and duties temporarily in an acting capacity1 as of the date on which the ,president issues that direction1 if that individual is an individual other than the first assistant to the position of ,inspector ,general4 4 7c7 ,amendment to ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act ,section #ag7;b7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceag7;b771 as amended by section #ebjb1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 7,a7 ,in this subsection1 the term first assistant to the position of ,inspector ,general has the meaning given in section #c of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7,b7 ,if the ,inspector ,general dies1 resigns1 or is otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of the position-- 7i7 section #ccde7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code shall not apply2 7ii7 subject to subparagraph 7,d71 the first assistant to the position of ,inspector ,general shall perform the functions and duties of the ,inspector ,general temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section #ccdf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7iii7 notwithstanding clause 7ii71 and subject to subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 the ,president 7and only the ,president7 may direct an officer or employee of any ,office of an ,inspector ,general to perform the functions and duties of the ,inspector ,general temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section #ccdf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 only if-- 7,i7 during the #cfe-;day period preceding the date of death1 resignation1 or beginning of inability to serve of the ,inspector ,general1 the officer or employee served in a position in an ,office of an ,inspector ,general for not less than #ij days1 except that-- 7aa7 the requirement under this subclause shall not apply if the officer is an ,inspector ,general2 and 7bb7 for the purposes of this clause1 performing the functions and duties of an ,inspector ,general temporarily in an acting capacity does not qualify as service in a position in an ,office of an ,inspector ,general2 7,,ii7 the rate of pay for the position of the officer or employee described in subclause 7,i7 is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of pay payable for a position at ,,gs-#ae of the ,general ,schedule2 7,,iii7 the officer or employee has demonstrated ability in accounting1 auditing1 financial analysis1 law1 management analysis1 public administration1 or investigations2 and 7,,iv7 not later than #cj days before the date on which the direction takes effect1 the ,president communicates in writing to the congressional intelligence committees the substantive rationale1 including the detailed and case-specific reasons1 for such direction1 including the reason for the direction that someone other than the individual who is performing the functions and duties of the ,inspector ,general temporarily in an acting capacity 7as of the date on which the ,president issues that direction7 perform those functions and duties temporarily in an acting capacity4 7,c7 ,notwithstanding section #ccde7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code and clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,b71 and subject to subparagraph 7,d71 during any period in which the ,inspector ,general is on nonduty status-- 7i7 the first assistant to the position of ,inspector ,general shall perform the functions and duties of the position temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section #ccdf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 if the first assistant described in clause 7i7 dies1 resigns1 or becomes otherwise unable to perform those functions and duties1 the ,president 7and only the ,president7 may direct an officer or employee in the ,office of ,inspector ,general to perform those functions and duties temporarily in an acting capacity1 subject to the time limitations of section #ccdf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 if-- 7,i7 that direction satisfies the requirements under subclauses 7,,ii71 7,,iii71 and 7,,iv7 of subparagraph 7,b77iii72 and 7,,ii7 that officer or employee served in a position in that ,office of ,inspector ,general for not fewer than #ij of the #cfe days preceding the date on which the ,president makes that direction4 7,d7 ,an individual may perform the functions and duties of the ,inspector ,general temporarily and in an acting capacity under clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,b71 or under subparagraph 7,c71 with respect to only #a ,inspector ,general position at any given time4 7,e7 ,if the ,president makes a direction under subparagraph 7,b77iii71 during the #cj-;day period preceding the date on which the direction of the ,president takes effect1 the functions and duties of the position of the ,inspector ,general shall be performed by-- 7i7 the first assistant to the position of ,inspector ,general2 or 7ii7 the individual performing those functions and duties temporarily in an acting capacity1 as of the date on which the ,president issues that direction1 if that individual is an individual other than the first assistant to the position of ,inspector ,general4 4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in the amendment made by subsection 7a7 may be construed to limit the applicability of sections #ccde through #ccdi;d of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,federal ,vacancies ,reform ,act of #aiih71 other than with respect to section #ccde7;a7 of that title4 7e7 ,effective date 7#a7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term ,inspector ,general has the meaning given the term in subsection 7h77#a77;,b7 of section #c of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section4 7#b7 ,applicability 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 this section1 and the amendments made by this section1 shall take effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,existing vacancies ,if1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 an individual is performing the functions and duties of an ,inspector ,general temporarily in an acting capacity1 this section1 and the amendments made by this section1 shall take effect with respect to that ,inspector ,general position on the date that is #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ebjd4 ,office of ,inspector ,general whistleblower complaints 7a7 ,whistleblower protection coordinator ,section #c7;d77#a77;,c7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by inserting 1 including employees of that ,office of ,inspector ,general after employees2 and 7#b7 in clause 7iii71 by inserting 7including the ,integrity ,committee of that ,council7 after and ,efficiency4 7b7 ,council of the inspectors general on integrity and efficiency ,section #aa7;c77#e77;,b7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended by striking 1 allegations of reprisal1 and inserting the following3 and allegations of reprisal 7including the timely and appropriate handling and consideration of protected disclosures and allegations of reprisal that are internal to an ,office of ,inspector ,general74 ,b ,presidential ,explanation of ,failure to ,nominate an ,inspector ,general #ebba4 ,presidential explanation of failure to nominate an ,inspector ,general 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #cc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ccdi;d the following3 #ccdi;e4 ,presidential explanation of failure to nominate an inspector general ,if the ,president fails to make a formal nomination for a vacant inspector general position that requires a formal nomination by the ,president to be filled within the period beginning on the later of the date on which the vacancy occurred or on which a nomination is rejected1 withdrawn1 or returned1 and ending on the day that is #baj days after that date1 the ,president shall communicate1 within #cj days after the end of such period and not later than ,june #a of each year thereafter1 to the appropriate congressional committees1 as defined in section #ab of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47-- 7#a7 the reasons why the ,president has not yet made a formal nomination2 and 7#b7 a target date for making a formal nomination4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of sections for subchapter ,,iii of chapter #cc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ccdi;d the following3 #ccdi;e4 ,presidential explanation of failure to nominate an ,inspector ,general4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect-- 7#a7 on the date of enactment of this ,act with respect to any vacancy first occurring on or after that date2 and 7#b7 on the day that is #baj days after the date of enactment of this ,act with respect to any vacancy that occurred before the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,c ,integrity ,committee of the ,council of ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency ,transparency #ebca4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,integrity ,committee ,transparency ,act of #bjbb4 #ebcb4 ,additional information to be included in requests and reports to ,congress ,section #aa7;d7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b77ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 the length of time the ,integrity ,committee has been evaluating the allegation of wrongdoing1 and a description of any previous written notice provided under this clause with respect to the allegation of wrongdoing1 including the description provided for why additional time was needed42 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h77;,a77ii71 by inserting or corrective action after disciplinary action4 #ebcc4 ,availability of information to ,congress on certain allegations of wrongdoing closed without referral ,section #aa7;d77#e77;,b7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,availability of information to congress on certain allegations of wrongdoing closed without referral ,with respect to an allegation of wrongdoing made by a member of ,congress that is closed by the ,integrity ,committee without referral to the ,chairperson of the ,integrity ,committee to initiate an investigation1 the ,chairperson of the ,integrity ,committee shall1 not later than #fj days after closing the allegation of wrongdoing1 provide a written description of the nature of the allegation of wrongdoing and how the ,integrity ,committee evaluated the allegation of wrongdoing to-- 7,i7 the ,chair and ,ranking ,minority ,member of the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,,ii7 the ,chair and ,ranking ,minority ,member of the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 #ebcd4 ,semiannual report ,section #aa7;d77#i7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended to read as follows3 7#i7 ,semiannual report ,on or before ,may #ca1 #bjbc1 and every #f months thereafter1 the ,council shall submit to ,congress and the ,president a report on the activities of the ,integrity ,committee during the immediately preceding #f-month periods ending ,march #ca and ,september #cj1 which shall include the following with respect to allegations of wrongdoing that are made against ,inspectors ,general and staff members of the various ,offices of ,inspector ,general described in paragraph 7#d77;,c73 7,a7 ,an overview and analysis of the allegations of wrongdoing disposed of by the ,integrity ,committee1 including-- 7i7 analysis of the positions held by individuals against whom allegations were made1 including the duties affiliated with such positions2 7ii7 analysis of the categories or types of the allegations of wrongdoing2 and 7iii7 a summary of disposition of all the allegations4 7,b7 ,the number of allegations received by the ,integrity ,committee4 7,c7 ,the number of allegations referred to the ,department of ,justice or the ,office of ,special ,counsel1 including the number of allegations referred for criminal investigation4 7,d7 ,the number of allegations referred to the ,chairperson of the ,integrity ,committee for investigation1 a general description of the status of such investigations1 and a summary of the findings of investigations completed4 7,e7 ,an overview and analysis of allegations of wrongdoing received by the ,integrity ,committee during any previous reporting period1 but remained pending during some part of the six months covered by the report1 including-- 7i7 analysis of the positions held by individuals against whom allegations were made1 including the duties affiliated with such positions2 7ii7 analysis of the categories or types of the allegations of wrongdoing2 and 7iii7 a summary of disposition of all the allegations4 7,f7 ,the number and category or type of pending investigations4 7,g7 ,for each allegation received-- 7i7 the date on which the investigation was opened2 7ii7 the date on which the allegation was disposed of1 as applicable2 and 7iii7 the case number associated with the allegation4 7,h7 ,the nature and number of allegations to the ,integrity ,committee closed without referral1 including the justification for why each allegation was closed without referral4 7,i7 ,a brief description of any difficulty encountered by the ,integrity ,committee when receiving1 evaluating1 investigating1 or referring for investigation an allegation received by the ,integrity ,committee1 including a brief description of-- 7i7 any attempt to prevent or hinder an investigation2 or 7ii7 concerns about the integrity or operations at an ,office of ,inspector ,general4 7,j7 ,other matters that the ,council considers appropriate4 4 #ebce4 ,additional reports ,section #e of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7g7 and 7h71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,additional reports 7#a7 ,report to inspector general ,the ,chairperson of the ,integrity ,committee of the ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency shall1 immediately whenever the ,chairperson of the ,integrity ,committee becomes aware of particularly serious or flagrant problems1 abuses1 or deficiencies relating to the administration of programs and operations of an ,office of ,inspector ,general for which the ,integrity ,committee may receive1 review1 and refer for investigation allegations of wrongdoing under section #aa7;d71 submit a report to the ,inspector ,general who leads the ,office at which the serious or flagrant problems1 abuses1 or deficiencies were alleged4 7#b7 ,report to president1 congress1 and the establishment ,not later than #g days after the date on which an ,inspector ,general receives a report submitted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,president1 the appropriate congressional committees1 and the head of the establishment-- 7,a7 the report received under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 a report by the ,inspector ,general containing any comments the ,inspector ,general determines appropriate4 4 #ebcf4 ,requirement to report final disposition to ,congress ,section #aa7;d77#h77;,b7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended by inserting and the appropriate congressional committees after ,integrity ,committee4 #ebcg4 ,investigations of ,offices of ,inspector ,general of establishments by the ,integrity ,committee ,section #aa7;d77#g77;,b77i77,v7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended by inserting 1 and that an investigation of an ,office of ,inspector ,general of an establishment is conducted by another ,office of ,inspector ,general of an establishment after size4 ,d ,notice of ,ongoing ,investigations ,when ,there ,is a ,change in ,status of ,inspector ,general #ebda4 ,notice of ongoing investigations when there is a change in status of ,inspector ,general ,section #e of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended by inserting after subsection 7e71 as added by section #efbe of this title1 the following3 7f7 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 not later than #ae days after an ,inspector ,general is removed1 placed on paid or unpaid nonduty status1 or transferred to another position or location within an establishment1 the officer or employee performing the functions and duties of the ,inspector ,general temporarily in an acting capacity shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees information regarding work being conducted by the ,office as of the date on which the ,inspector ,general was removed1 placed on paid or unpaid non-duty status1 or transferred1 which shall include-- 7,a7 for each investigation-- 7i7 the type of alleged offense2 7ii7 the fiscal quarter in which the ,office initiated the investigation2 7iii7 the relevant ,federal agency1 including the relevant component of that ,federal agency for any ,federal agency listed in section #ija7;b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 under investigation or affiliated with the individual or entity under investigation2 and 7iv7 whether the investigation is administrative1 civil1 criminal1 or a combination thereof1 if known2 and 7,b7 for any work not described in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 a description of the subject matter and scope2 7ii7 the relevant agency1 including the relevant component of that ,federal agency1 under review2 7iii7 the date on which the ,office initiated the work2 and 7iv7 the expected time frame for completion4 7#b7 ,with respect to an inspector general of an element of the intelligence community specified in section #h;,g7d77#b7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 the submission required by paragraph 7#a7 shall only be made to the committees of ,congress specified in section #h;,g7d77#b77;,e74 4 ,e ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency ,report on ,expenditures #ebea4 ,,cigie report on expenditures ,section #aa7;c77#c7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,report on expenditures ,not later than ,november #cj of each year1 the ,chairperson shall submit to the appropriate committees or subcommittees of ,congress1 including the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 a report on the expenditures of the ,council for the preceding fiscal year1 including from direct appropriations to the ,council1 interagency funding pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 a revolving fund pursuant to subparagraph 7,b71 or any other source4 4 ,f ,notice of ,refusal to ,provide ,inspectors ,general ,access #ebfa4 ,notice of refusal to provide information or assistance to ,inspectors ,general ,section #f7;c7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,if the information or assistance that is the subject of a report under paragraph 7#b7 is not provided to the ,inspector ,general by the date that is #cj days after the report is made1 the ,inspector ,general shall submit a notice that the information or assistance requested has not been provided by the head of the establishment involved or the head of the ,federal agency involved1 as applicable1 to the appropriate congressional committees4 4 ,g ,training ,resources for ,inspectors ,general and ,other ,matters #ebga4 ,training resources for ,inspectors ,general ,section #aa7;c77#a7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,i7 as subparagraphs 7,f7 through 7,j71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 support the professional development of ,inspectors ,general1 including by providing training opportunities on the duties1 responsibilities1 and authorities under this ,act and on topics relevant to ,inspectors ,general and the work of ,inspectors ,general1 as identified by ,inspectors ,general and the ,council4 4 #ebgb4 ,definition of appropriate congressional committees ,the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #e-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking committees or subcommittees of the ,congress and inserting congressional committees2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking committees or subcommittees of ,congress and inserting congressional committees2 7#b7 in section #f7;h77#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,government2 and 7,b7 by amending subparagraph 7,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 ,any other relevant congressional committee or subcommittee of jurisdiction4 2 7#c7 in section #h-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the ,committees on ,armed ,services and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,government ,reform and ,oversight of the ,house of ,representatives and to other appropriate committees or subcommittees of the ,congress and inserting the appropriate congressional committees1 including the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and to other appropriate committees or subcommittees2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the ,committees on ,armed ,services and on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,armed ,services and on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives and to other appropriate committees or subcommittees of ,congress and inserting the appropriate congressional committees1 including the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking committees or subcommittees of the ,congress and inserting congressional committees2 7#d7 in section #h;,d-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking ,committees on ,governmental ,affairs and ,finance of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,government ,operations and ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives1 and to other appropriate committees or subcommittees of the ,congress and inserting appropriate congressional committees1 including the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7g7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking committees or subcommittees of the ,congress and inserting congressional committees2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,committees on ,governmental ,affairs and ,finance of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,government ,reform and ,oversight and ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives and inserting ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking committees or subcommittees of ,congress and inserting congressional committees2 7#e7 in section #h;,e-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking ,committees on ,governmental ,affairs and ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,government ,operations and ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives1 and to other appropriate committees or subcommittees of the ,congress and inserting appropriate congressional committees1 including the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by striking committees or subcommittees of the ,congress and inserting congressional committees2 and 7ii7 by striking ,committees on the ,judiciary and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committees on the ,judiciary and ,government ,operations of the ,house of ,representatives and inserting ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#f7 in section #h;,g7f77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77iii71 by striking ,committee on ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,government ,reform and ,oversight of the ,house of ,representatives1 and to other appropriate committees or subcommittees of the ,congress and inserting the appropriate congressional committees2 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 7#g7 in section #h;,i-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking committees and subcommittees of ,congress and inserting congressional committees2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking committees and subcommittees of ,congress each place it appears and inserting congressional committees2 7#h7 in section #h,n7b71 by striking committees of ,congress and inserting congressional committees2 7#i7 in section #aa-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#c77;,b77viii7-- 7i7 by striking subclauses 7,,iii7 and 7,,iv72 7ii7 in subclause 7,i71 by adding and at the end2 and 7iii7 by amending subclause 7,,ii7 to read as follows3 7,,ii7 the appropriate congressional committees4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#h77;,a77iii71 by striking to the and all that follows through jurisdiction and inserting to the appropriate congressional committees2 and 7#aj7 in section #ab-- 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 inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 any other relevant congressional committee or subcommittee of jurisdiction4 4 #ebgc4 ,semiannual reports ,the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #d7;a77#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 including after to make recommendations2 and 7,b7 by inserting a comma after section #e7;a72 7#b7 in section #e-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ab7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 a description of significant problems1 abuses1 and deficiencies relating to the administration of programs and operations of the establishment and associated reports and recommendations for corrective action made by the ,office2 7#b7 an identification of each recommendation made before the reporting period1 for which corrective action has not been completed1 including the potential costs savings associated with the recommendation2 7#c7 a summary of significant investigations closed during the reporting period2 7#d7 an identification of the total number of convictions during the reporting period resulting from investigations2 7#e7 information regarding each audit1 inspection1 or evaluation report issued during the reporting period1 including-- 7,a7 a listing of each audit1 inspection1 or evaluation2 7,b7 if applicable1 the total dollar value of questioned costs 7including a separate category for the dollar value of unsupported costs7 and the dollar value of recommendations that funds be put to better use1 including whether a management decision had been made by the end of the reporting period2 7#f7 information regarding any management decision made during the reporting period with respect to any audit1 inspection1 or evaluation issued during a previous reporting period2 2 7ii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ac7 through 7#bb7 as paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#af71 respectively2 7iii7 by amending paragraph 7#ac71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7#ac7 a report on each investigation conducted by the ,office where allegations of misconduct were substantiated involving a senior ,government employee or senior official 7as defined by the ,office7 if the establishment does not have senior ,government employees1 which shall include-- 7,a7 the name of the senior ,government employee1 if already made public by the ,office2 and 7,b7 a detailed description of-- 7i7 the facts and circumstances of the investigation2 and 7ii7 the status and disposition of the matter1 including-- 7,i7 if the matter was referred to the ,department of ,justice1 the date of the referral2 and 7,,ii7 if the ,department of ,justice declined the referral1 the date of the declination2 2 and 7iv7 by amending paragraph 7#ae71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7#ae7 information related to interference by the establishment1 including-- 7,a7 a detailed description of any attempt by the establishment to interfere with the independence of the ,office1 including-- 7i7 with budget constraints designed to limit the capabilities of the ,office2 and 7ii7 incidents where the establishment has resisted or objected to oversight activities of the ,office or restricted or significantly delayed access to information1 including the justification of the establishment for such action2 and 7,b7 a summary of each report made to the head of the establishment under section #f7;c77#b7 during the reporting period2 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 where final action on audit1 inspection1 and evaluation reports had not been taken before the commencement of the reporting period1 statistical tables showing-- 7,a7 with respect to management decisions-- 7i7 for each report1 whether a management decision was made during the reporting period2 7ii7 if a management decision was made during the reporting period1 the dollar value of disallowed costs and funds to be put to better use as agreed to in the management decision2 and 7iii7 total number of reports where a management decision was made during the reporting period and the total corresponding dollar value of disallowed costs and funds to be put to better use as agreed to in the management decision2 and 7,b7 with respect to final actions-- 7i7 whether1 if a management decision was made before the end of the reporting period1 final action was taken during the reporting period2 7ii7 if final action was taken1 the dollar value of-- 7,i7 disallowed costs that were recovered by management through collection1 offset1 property in lieu of cash1 or otherwise2 7,,ii7 disallowed costs that were written off by management2 7,,iii7 disallowed costs and funds to be put to better use not yet recovered or written off by management2 7,,iv7 recommendations that were completed2 and 7,v7 recommendations that management has subsequently concluded should not or could not be implemented or completed2 and 7iii7 total number of reports where final action was not taken and total number of reports where final action was taken1 including the total corresponding dollar value of disallowed costs and funds to be put to better use as agreed to in the management decisions2 2 7ii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#c72 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 by striking subsection 7a77#bj77;,a7 and inserting subsection 7a77#ad77;,a72 and 7iv7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 a statement explaining why final action has not been taken with respect to each audit1 inspection1 and evaluation report in which a management decision has been made but final action has not yet been taken1 except that such statement-- 7,a7 may exclude reports if-- 7i7 a management decision was made within the preceding year2 or 7ii7 the report is under formal administrative or judicial appeal or management of the establishment has agreed to pursue a legislative solution2 and 7,b7 shall identify the number of reports in each category so excluded4 2 7,c7 by redesignating subsection 7h71 as so redesignated by section #efbe of this title1 as subsection 7i72 and 7,d7 by inserting after subsection 7g71 as so redesignated by section #efbe of this title1 the following3 7h7 ,if an ,office has published any portion of the report or information required under subsection 7a7 to the website of the ,office or on oversight4gov1 the ,office may elect to provide links to the relevant webpage or website in the report of the ,office under subsection 7a7 in lieu of including the information in that report4 4 #ebgd4 ,submission of reports that specifically identify non-governmental organizations or business entities 7a7 ,in general ,section #e7;g7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 as so redesignated by section #efbe of this title1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 7,a7 ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 if an audit1 evaluation1 inspection1 or other non-investigative report prepared by an ,inspector ,general specifically identifies a specific non-governmental organization or business entity1 whether or not the non-governmental organization or business entity is the subject of that audit1 evaluation1 inspection1 or non-investigative report-- 7i7 the ,inspector ,general shall notify the non-governmental organization or business entity2 7ii7 the non-governmental organization or business entity shall have-- 7,i7 #cj days to review the audit1 evaluation1 inspection1 or non-investigative report beginning on the date of publication of the audit1 evaluation1 inspection1 or non-investigative report2 and 7,,ii7 the opportunity to submit a written response for the purpose of clarifying or providing additional context as it directly relates to each instance wherein an audit1 evaluation1 inspection1 or non-investigative report specifically identifies that non-governmental organization or business entity2 and 7iii7 if a written response is submitted under clause 7ii77,,ii7 within the #cj-;day period described in clause 7ii77,i7-- 7,i7 the written response shall be attached to the audit1 evaluation1 inspection1 or non-investigative report2 and 7,,ii7 in every instance where the report may appear on the public-facing website of the ,inspector ,general1 the website shall be updated in order to access a version of the audit1 evaluation1 inspection1 or non-investigative report that includes the written response4 7,b7 ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply with respect to a non-governmental organization or business entity that refused to provide information or assistance sought by an ,inspector ,general during the creation of the audit1 evaluation1 inspection1 or non-investigative report4 7,c7 ,an ,inspector ,general shall review any written response received under subparagraph 7,a7 for the purpose of preventing the improper disclosure of classified information or other non-public information1 consistent with applicable laws1 rules1 and regulations1 and1 if necessary1 redact such information4 4 7b7 ,retroactive applicability ,during the #cj-;day period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply upon the request of a non-governmental organization or business entity named in an audit1 evaluation1 inspection1 or other non-investigative report prepared on or after ,january #a1 #bjai2 and 7#b7 any written response submitted under clause 7iii7 of section #e7;g77#f77;,a7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 as added by subsection 7a71 with respect to such an audit1 evaluation1 inspection1 or other non-investigative report shall attach to the original report in the manner described in that clause4 #ebge4 ,review relating to vetting1 processing1 and resettlement of evacuees from ,afghanistan and the ,afghanistan special immigrant visa program 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 jointly with the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state1 and in coordination with the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense and any appropriate ,inspector ,general established by that ,act or section #ajc;,h of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcc71 shall conduct a thorough review of efforts to support and process evacuees from ,afghanistan and the ,afghanistan special immigrant visa program4 7b7 ,elements ,the review required by subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of the systems1 staffing1 policies1 and programs used-- 7#a7 to screen and vet such evacuees1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of whether personnel conducting such screening and vetting were appropriately authorized and provided with training1 including training in the detection of fraudulent personal identification documents2 7,b7 an analysis of the degree to which such screening and vetting deviated from ,united ,states law1 regulations1 policy1 and best practices relating to the screening and vetting of parolees1 refugees1 and applicants for ,united ,states visas that have been in use at any time since ,january #a1 #bjaf1 particularly for individuals from countries containing any active terrorist organizations2 and 7,c7 an identification of any risk to the national security of the ,united ,states posed by any such deviations2 7,d7 an analysis of the processes used for evacuees traveling without personal identification records1 including the creation or provision of any new identification records to such evacuees2 and 7,e7 an analysis of the degree to which such screening and vetting process was capable of detecting-- 7i7 instances of human trafficking and domestic abuse2 7ii7 evacuees who are unaccompanied minors2 and 7iii7 evacuees with a spouse who is a minor2 7#b7 to admit and process such evacuees at ,united ,states ports of entry2 7#c7 to temporarily house such evacuees prior to resettlement2 7#d7 to account for the total number of individuals evacuated from ,afghanistan in #bjba with support of the ,united ,states ,government1 disaggregated by-- 7,a7 country of origin2 7,b7 citizenship1 only if different from country of origin2 7,c7 age2 7,d7 gender2 7,e7 the number of individuals who were holders of a special immigrant visa issued pursuant to the ,afghan ,allies ,protection ,act of #bjji 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note2 ,public ,law #aaa-h7 or section #ajei of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note2 ,public ,law #aji-afc7 at the time of evacuation2 7,f7 the number of individuals who were applicants for a special immigrant visas pursuant to the ,afghan ,allies ,protection ,act of #bjji 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note2 ,public ,law #aaa-h7 or section #ajei of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note2 ,public ,law #aji-afc7 at the time of evacuation2 7,g7 the number who were in possession of a valid nonimmigrant visa to enter the ,united ,states at the time of evacuation2 and 7,h7 familial relationship to individuals described in subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,g74 7c7 ,interim reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees not fewer than one interim report on the review conducted under this section4 7#b7 ,form ,any report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,screen2 screening ,the terms screen and screening1 with respect to an evacuee1 mean the process by which a ,federal official determines-- 7i7 the identity of the evacuee2 7ii7 whether the evacuee has a valid identification documentation2 and 7iii7 whether any database of the ,united ,states ,government contains derogatory information about the evacuee4 7,c7 ,vet2 vetting ,the term vet and vetting1 with respect to an evacuee1 means the process by which a ,federal official interviews the evacuee to determine whether the evacuee is who they purport to be1 including whether the evacuee poses a national security risk4 7d7 ,discharge of responsibilities ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state shall discharge the responsibilities under this section in a manner consistent with the authorities and requirements of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and the authorities and requirements applicable to the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state under that ,act4 7e7 ,coordination ,upon request of an ,inspector ,general for information or assistance under subsection 7a71 the head of any ,federal agency involved shall1 insofar as is practicable and not in contravention of any existing statutory restriction or regulation of the ,federal agency from which the information is requested1 furnish to such ,inspector ,general1 or to an authorized designee1 such information or assistance4 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ability of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security or the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state to enter into agreements to conduct joint audits1 inspections1 or investigations in the exercise of the oversight responsibilities of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state1 in accordance with the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 with respect to oversight of the evacuation from ,afghanistan1 the selection1 vetting1 and processing of applicants for special immigrant visas and asylum1 and any resettlement in the ,united ,states of such evacuees4 ,,liii ,oversight and ,reform ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #ecja4 ,access for ,veterans to ,records4 ,sec4 #ecjb4 ,,ondcp supplemental strategies4 ,sec4 #ecjc4 ,performance ,enhancement4 ,sec4 #ecjd4 ,appeals to merit systems protection board relating to ,,fbi reprisal allegations2 salary of ,special ,counsel4 ,sec4 #ecje4 ,fairness for ,federal firefighters4 ,subtitle ,b--,,plum ,act of #bjbb ,sec4 #ecba4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ecbb4 ,establishment of public website on government policy and supporting positions4 ,a ,general ,provisions #ecja4 ,access for ,veterans to ,records 7a7 ,plan to eliminate records backlog at the national personnel records center 7#a7 ,plan required ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,archivist of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive plan for reducing the backlog of requests for records from the ,national ,personnel ,records ,center and improving the efficiency and responsiveness of operations at the ,national ,personnel ,records ,center1 that includes1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,an estimate of the number of backlogged record requests for veterans4 7,b7 ,target timeframes to reduce the backlog4 7,c7 ,a detailed plan for using existing funds to improve the information technology infrastructure1 including secure access to appropriate agency ,federal records1 to prevent future backlogs4 7,d7 ,actions to improve customer service for requesters4 7,e7 ,measurable goals with respect to the comprehensive plan and metrics for tracking progress toward such goals4 7,f7 ,strategies to prevent future record request backlogs1 including backlogs caused by an event that prevents employees of the ,center from reporting to work in person4 7#b7 ,updates ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the comprehensive plan is submitted under paragraph 7#a71 and biannually thereafter until the response rate by the ,national ,personnel ,records ,center reaches #ij percent of all requests in #bj days or less1 not including any request involving a record damaged or lost in the ,national ,personnel ,records ,center fire of #aigc or any request that is subject to a fee that has not been paid in a timely manner by the requestor 7provided the ,national ,personnel ,records ,center issues an invoice within #bj days after the date on which the request is made71 the ,archivist of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an update of such plan that-- 7,a7 describes progress made by the ,national ,personnel ,records ,center during the preceding #ij-;day period with respect to record request backlog reduction and efficiency and responsiveness improvement2 7,b7 provides data on progress made toward the goals identified in the comprehensive plan2 and 7,c7 describes any changes made to the comprehensive plan4 7#c7 ,consultation requirement ,in carrying out paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 the ,archivist of the ,united ,states shall consult with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 7#d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform1 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7b7 ,additional funding to address records backlog 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration1 #fj1jjj1jjj to address backlogs in responding to requests from veterans for military personnel records1 improve cybersecurity1 improve digital preservation and access to archival ,federal records1 and address backlogs in requests made under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,freedom of ,information ,act74 ,such amounts may also be used for the ,federal ,records ,center ,program4 7#b7 ,requirement to maintain in-person staffing levels ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 and not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,archivist of the ,united ,states shall ensure1 to the extent practicable1 that the ,national ,personnel ,records ,center maintains staffing levels and telework arrangements that enable the maximum processing of records requests possible in order to achieve the performance goal of responding to #ij percent of all requests in #bj days or less1 not including any request involving a record damaged or lost in the ,national ,personnel ,records ,center fire of #aigc or any request that is subject to a fee that has not been paid in a timely manner by the requestor 7provided the ,national ,personnel ,records ,center issues an invoice within #bj days after the date on which the request is made74 7#c7 ,inspector general reporting ,the ,inspector ,general for the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration shall1 for two years following the date of the enactment of this ,act1 include in every semiannual report submitted to ,congress pursuant to the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 a detailed summary of-- 7,a7 efforts taken by the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration to address the backlog of records requests at the ,national ,personnel ,records ,center2 and 7,b7 any recommendations for action proposed by the ,inspector ,general related to reducing the backlog of records requests at the ,national ,personnel ,records ,center and the status of compliance with those recommendations by the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration4 #ecjb4 ,,ondcp supplemental strategies ,section #gjf7;h7 of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy ,reauthorization ,act of #aiih 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 develops performance measures and targets for the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy for supplemental strategies 7the ,southwest ,border1 ,northern ,border1 and ,caribbean ,border ,counternarcotics ,strategies7 to effectively evaluate region- specific goals1 to the extent the performance measurement system does not adequately measure the effectiveness of the strategies1 as determined by the ,director1 such strategies may evaluate interdiction efforts at and between ports of entry1 interdiction technology1 intelligence sharing1 diplomacy1 and other appropriate metrics1 specific to each supplemental strategies region1 as determined by the ,director4 4 #ecjc4 ,performance ,enhancement 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,performance ,enhancement ,reform ,act4 7b7 ,in general ,section #aaae of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7b77#e7 to read as follows3 7#e7 provide a description of how the performance goals are to be achieved1 including-- 7,a7 the human capital1 training1 data and evidence1 information technology1 and skill sets required to meet the performance goals2 7,b7 the technology modernization investments1 system upgrades1 staff technology skills and expertise1 stakeholder input and feedback1 and other resources and strategies needed and required to meet the performance goals2 7,c7 clearly defined milestones2 7,d7 an identification of the organizations1 program activities1 regulations1 policies1 operational processes1 and other activities that contribute to each performance goal1 both within and external to the agency2 7,e7 a description of how the agency is working with other agencies and the organizations identified in subparagraph 7,d7 to measure and achieve its performance goals as well as relevant ,federal ,government performance goals2 and 7,f7 an identification of the agency officials responsible for the achievement of each performance goal1 who shall be known as goal leaders2 2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7g7 to read as follows3 7g7 ,preparation of performance plan ,the ,performance ,improvement ,officer of each agency 7or the functional equivalent7 shall collaborate with the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer 7or the functional equivalent71 the ,chief ,information ,officer 7or the functional equivalent71 the ,chief ,data ,officer 7or the functional equivalent71 and the ,chief ,financial ,officer 7or the functional equivalent7 of that agency to prepare that portion of the annual performance plan described under subsection 7b77#e7 for that agency4 4 #ecjd4 ,appeals to merit systems protection board relating to ,,fbi reprisal allegations2 salary of ,special ,counsel 7a7 ,appeals to mspb ,section #bcjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 7#a7 ,an employee of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation who makes an allegation of a reprisal under regulations promulgated under this section may appeal a final determination or corrective action order by the ,bureau under those regulations to the ,merit ,systems ,protection ,board pursuant to section #abba4 7#b7 ,if no final determination or corrective action order has been made or issued for an allegation described in paragraph 7#a7 before the expiration of the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date on which the allegation is received by the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the employee described in that paragraph may seek corrective action directly from the ,merit ,systems ,protection ,board pursuant to section #abba4 4 7b7 ,special counsel salary 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #ecad1 by adding at the end the following new item3 ,special ,counsel of the ,office of ,special ,counsel42 and 7,b7 in section #ecae1 by striking ,special ,counsel of the ,merit ,systems ,protection ,board44 7#b7 ,application ,the rate of pay applied under the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall begin to apply on the first day of the first pay period beginning after date of enactment of this ,act4 #ecje4 ,fairness for ,federal firefighters 7a7 ,certain illnesses and diseases presumed to be work-related cause of disability or death for ,federal employees in fire protection activities 7#a7 ,presumption relating to employees in fire protection activities 7,a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #hadc;a the following3 #hadc;b4 ,employees in fire protection activities 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,employee in fire protection activities ,the term employee in fire protection activities means an employee employed as a firefighter 7including a wildland firefighter71 paramedic1 emergency medical technician1 rescue worker1 ambulance personnel1 or hazardous material worker who-- 7,a7 is trained in fire suppression2 7,b7 has the legal authority and responsibility to engage in fire suppression2 7,c7 is engaged in the prevention1 control1 or extinguishment of fires or response to emergency situations in which life1 property1 or the environment is at risk1 including the prevention1 control1 suppression1 or management of wildland fires2 and 7,d7 performs the activities described in subparagraph 7,c7 as a primary responsibility of the job of the employee4 7#b7 ,rule ,the term rule has the meaning given the term in section #hjd4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,labor4 7b7 ,certain illnesses and diseased deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities 7#a7 ,in general ,for a claim under this subchapter of disability or death of an employee who has been employed for not less than #e years in aggregate as an employee in fire protection activities1 an illness or disease specified on the list established under paragraph 7#b7 shall be deemed to be proximately caused by the employment of that employee1 if the employee is diagnosed with that illness or disease not later than #aj years after the last activedate of employment as an employee in fire protection activities4 7#b7 ,establishment of initial list ,there is established under this section the following list of illnesses and diseases3 7,a7 ,bladder cancer4 7,b7 ,brain cancer4 7,c7 ,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease4 7,d7 ,colorectal cancer4 7,e7 ,esophageal cancer4 7,f7 ,kidney cancer4 7,g7 ,leukemias4 7,h7 ,lung cancer4 7,i7 ,mesothelioma4 7,j7 ,multiple myeloma4 7,k7 ,non-,hodgkin lymphoma4 7,l7 ,prostate cancer4 7,m7 ,skin cancer 7melanoma74 7,n7 ,a sudden cardiac event or stroke suffered while1 or not later than #bd hours after1 engaging in the activities described in subsection 7a77#a77;,c74 7,o7 ,testicular cancer4 7,p7 ,thyroid cancer4 7#c7 ,additions to the list 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,periodic review ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,institute for ,occupational ,safety and ,health and any advisory committee determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 periodically review the list established under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,,ii7 if the ,secretary determines that the weight of the best available scientific evidence warrants adding an illness or disease to the list established under paragraph 7#b71 as described in subparagraph 7,b7 of this paragraph1 make such an addition through a rule that clearly identifies that scientific evidence4 7ii7 ,classification ,a rule issued by the ,secretary under clause 7i7 shall be considered to be a major rule for the purposes of chapter #h4 7,b7 ,basis for determination ,the ,secretary shall add an illness or disease to the list established under paragraph 7#b7 based on the weight of the best available scientific evidence that there is a significant risk to employees in fire protection activities of developing that illness or disease4 7,c7 ,available expertise ,in determining significant risk for purposes of subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary may accept as authoritative1 and may rely upon1 recommendations1 risk assessments1 and scientific studies 7including analyses of ,national ,firefighter ,registry data pertaining to ,federal firefighters7 by the ,national ,institute for ,occupational ,safety and ,health1 the ,national ,toxicology ,program1 the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine1 and the ,international ,agency for ,research on ,cancer4 4 7,b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of sections for subchapter ,i of chapter #ha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hadc;a the following3 #hadc;b4 ,employees in fire protection activities4 4 7,c7 ,application ,the amendments made by this paragraph shall apply to claims for compensation filed on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,research cooperation ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,labor 7referred to in this subsection as the ,secretary7 shall establish a process by which an employee in fire protection activities1 as defined in subsection 7a7 of section #hadc;b of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection 7referred to in this subsection as an employee in fire protection activities7 filing a claim under chapter #ha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this subsection1 relating to an illness or disease on the list established under subsection 7b77#b7 of such section #hadc;b 7referred to in this subsection as #8the list7 as the list may be updated under such section #hadc;b1 shall be informed about1 and offered the opportunity to contribute to science by voluntarily enrolling in1 the ,national ,firefighter ,registry or a similar research or public health initiative conducted by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4 7#c7 ,agenda for further review ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 evaluate the best available scientific evidence of the risk to an employee in fire protection activities of developing breast cancer1 gynecological cancers1 and rhabdomyolysis2 7,b7 add breast cancer1 gynecological cancers1 and rhabdomyolysis to the list1 by rule in accordance with subsection 7b77#c7 of section #hadc;b of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 if the ,secretary determines that such evidence supports that addition2 and 7,c7 submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing-- 7i7 the findings of the ,secretary after making the evaluation required under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 the determination of the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,b74 7#d7 ,report on ,federal wildland firefighters 7,a7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term ,federal wildland firefighter means an individual occupying a position in the occupational series developed pursuant to section #djhjc7;d77#a7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feib7;d77#a774 7,b7 ,study ,the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,institute for ,occupational ,safety and ,health and the ,secretary1 shall conduct a comprehensive study on long-term health effects that ,federal wildland firefighters who are eligible to receive compensation for work injuries under chapter #ha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this subsection1 experience after being exposed to fires1 smoke1 and toxic fumes when in service4 7,c7 ,requirements ,the study required under subparagraph 7,b7 shall include-- 7i7 the race1 ethnicity1 age1 gender1 and time of service of the ,federal wildland firefighters participating in the study2 and 7ii7 recommendations to ,congress regarding what legislative actions are needed to support the ,federal wildland firefighters described in clause 7i7 in preventing health issues from the toxic exposure described in subparagraph 7,b71 similar to veterans who are exposed to burn pits4 7,d7 ,submission and publication ,the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall submit the results of the study conducted under this paragraph to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives and make those results publicly available4 7#e7 ,report on affected employees ,beginning on the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 with respect to each annual report required under section #haeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall include in the report the total number of1 and demographics regarding1 employees in fire protection activities with illnesses and diseases described in the list 7as the list may be updated under this subsection and the amendments made by this subsection71 as of the date on which that annual report is submitted1 which shall be disaggregated by the specific illness or disease for the purposes of understanding the scope of the problem facing those employees2 and 7,b7 may-- 7i7 include in the report any information with respect to employees in fire protection activities that the ,secretary determines to be necessary2 and 7ii7 as appropriate1 make recommendations in the report for additional actions that could be taken to minimize the risk of adverse health impacts for employees in fire protection activities4 7b7 ,subrogation of continuation of pay 7#a7 ,subrogation of the ,united ,states ,section #haca of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting continuation of pay or before compensation2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 in the second sentence1 by inserting continuation of pay or before compensation already paid4 7#b7 ,adjustment after recover from third person ,section #hacb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by inserting continuation of pay or before compensation is payable2 7ii7 by inserting continuation of pay or before compensation from the ,united ,states2 7iii7 by striking in his behalf and inserting on his behalf2 and 7iv7 by inserting continuation of pay or before#8compensation paid by the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 by striking the fourth sentence and inserting the following3 ,if continuation of pay or compensation has not been paid to the beneficiary1 the money or property shall be credited against continuation of pay or compensation payable to him by the ,united ,states for the same injury44 7c7 ,increase in time-period for ,,feca claimant supply supporting documentation to ,office of ,worker's compensation ,not later than #af days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall-- 7#a7 amend section #aj4aba of title #bj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation1 by striking #cj days and inserting #fj days2 and 7#b7 modify the ,federal ,employees' ,compensation ,act manual to reflect the changes made by the ,secretary pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 ,b ,,plum ,act of #bjbb #ecba4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,periodically ,listing ,updates to ,management ,act of #bjbb or the ,,plum ,act of #bjbb4 #ecbb4 ,establishment of public website on government policy and supporting positions 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #cc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cccj;f4 ,government policy and supporting position data 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,agency ,the term agency means-- 7,a7 any ,executive agency1 the ,united ,states ,postal ,service1 and the ,postal ,regulatory ,commission2 7,b7 the ,architect of the ,capitol1 the ,government ,accountability ,office1 the ,government ,publishing ,office1 and the ,library of ,congress2 and 7,c7 the ,executive ,office of the ,president and any component within that ,office 7including any successor component71 including-- 7i7 the ,council of ,economic ,advisors2 7ii7 the ,council on ,environmental ,quality2 7iii7 the ,national ,security ,council2 7iv7 the ,office of the ,vice ,president2 7v7 the ,office of ,policy ,development2 7vi7 the ,office of ,administration2 7vii7 the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7viii7 the ,office of the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative2 7ix7 the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy2 7x7 the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy2 and 7xi7 the ,white ,house ,office1 including the ,white ,house ,office of ,presidential ,personnel4 7#b7 ,appointee ,the term appointee-- 7,a7 means an individual serving in a policy and supporting position2 and 7,b7 includes an individual serving in such a position temporarily in an acting capacity in accordance with-- 7i7 sections #ccde through #ccdi;d 7commonly referred to as the ,federal ,vacancies ,reform ,act of #aiih72 7ii7 any other statutory provision described in section #ccdg7;a77#a72 or 7iii7 a ,presidential appointment described in section #ccdg7;a77#b74 7#c7 ,covered website ,the term covered website means the website established and maintained by the ,director under subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7#e7 ,policy and supporting position ,the term policy and supporting position-- 7,a7 means any position at an agency1 as determined by the ,director1 that1 but for this section and section #b7;b77#c7 of the ,,plum ,act of #bjbb1 would be included in the publication entitled ,united ,states ,government ,policy and ,supporting ,positions1 7commonly referred to as the ,plum ,book72 and 7,b7 may include-- 7i7 a position on any level of the ,executive ,schedule under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec1 or another position with an equivalent rate of pay2 7ii7 a general position 7as defined in section #cacb7;a77#i77 in the ,senior ,executive service2 7iii7 a position in the ,senior ,foreign ,service2 7iv7 a position of a confidential or policy-determining character under schedule ,c of subpart ,c of part #bac of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation2 and 7v7 any other position classified at or above level ,,gs-#ad of the ,general ,schedule 7or equivalent7 that is excepted from the competitive service by law because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties4 7b7 ,establishment of website ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,plum ,act of #bjbb1 the ,director shall establish1 and thereafter the ,director shall maintain1 a public website containing the following information for the ,president in office on the date of establishment and for each subsequent ,president3 7#a7 ,each policy and supporting position in the ,federal ,government1 including any such position that is vacant4 7#b7 ,the name of each individual who-- 7,a7 is serving in a position described in paragraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 previously served in a position described in such paragraph under the applicable ,president4 7#c7 ,information on-- 7,a7 any ,government-wide or agency-wide limitation on the total number of positions in the ,senior ,executive ,service under section #cacc or #cacd or the total number of positions under schedule ,c of subpart ,c of part #bac of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7,b7 the total number of individuals occupying such positions4 7c7 ,contents ,with respect to any policy and supporting position listed on the covered website1 the ,director shall include-- 7#a7 the agency1 and agency component1 7including the agency and bureau code used by the ,office of ,management and ,budget7 in which the position is located2 7#b7 the name of the position2 7#c7 the name of the individual occupying the position 7if any72 7#d7 the geographic location of the position1 including the city1 ,state or province1 and country2 7#e7 the pay system under which the position is paid2 7#f7 the level1 grade1 or rate of pay2 7#g7 the term or duration of the appointment 7if any72 7#h7 the expiration date1 in the case of a time-limited appointment2 7#i7 a unique identifier for each appointee2 7#aj7 whether the position is vacant2 and 7#aa7 for any position that is vacant-- 7,a7 for a position for which appointment is required to be made by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 the name of the acting official2 and 7,b7 for other positions1 the name of the official performing the duties of the vacant position4 7d7 ,current data ,for each agency1 the ,director shall indicate in the information on the covered website the date that the agency last updated the data4 7e7 ,format ,the ,director shall make the data on the covered website available to the public at no cost over the internet in a searchable1 sortable1 downloadable1 and machine-readable format so that the data qualifies as an open ,government data asset1 as defined in section #cejb of title #dd4 7f7 ,authority of director 7#a7 ,information required ,each agency shall provide to the ,director any information that the ,director determines necessary to establish and maintain the covered website1 including the information uploaded under paragraph 7#d74 7#b7 ,requirements for agencies ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,plum ,act of #bjbb1 the ,director shall issue instructions to agencies with specific requirements for the provision or uploading of information required under paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 specific data standards that an agency shall follow to ensure that the information is complete1 accurate1 and reliable2 7,b7 data quality assurance methods2 and 7,c7 the timeframe during which an agency shall provide or upload the information1 including the timeframe described under paragraph 7#d74 7#c7 ,public accountability ,the ,director shall identify on the covered website any agency that has failed to provide-- 7,a7 the information required by the ,director2 7,b7 complete1 accurate1 and reliable information2 or 7,c7 the information during the timeframe specified by the ,director4 7#d7 ,annual updates 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the covered website is established1 and not less than once during each year thereafter1 the head of each agency shall upload to the covered website updated information 7if any7 on-- 7i7 the policy and supporting positions in the agency2 7ii7 the appointees occupying such positions in the agency2 and 7iii7 the former appointees who served in such positions in the agency under the ,president then in office4 7,b7 ,supplement not supplant ,information provided under subparagraph 7,a7 shall supplement1 not supplant1 previously provided information under that subparagraph4 7#e7 ,opm help desk ,the ,director shall establish a central help desk1 to be operated by not more than #a full-time employee1 to assist any agency with implementing this section4 7#f7 ,coordination ,the ,director may designate #a or more agencies to participate in the development1 establishment1 operation1 and support of the covered website4 ,with respect to any such designation1 the ,director may specify the scope of the responsibilities of the agency so designated4 7#g7 ,data standards and timing ,the ,director shall make available on the covered website information regarding data collection standards1 quality assurance methods1 and time frames for reporting data to the ,director4 7#h7 ,regulations ,the ,director may prescribe regulations necessary for the administration of this section4 7g7 ,responsibility of agencies 7#a7 ,provision of information ,each agency shall comply with the instructions and guidance issued by the ,director to carry out this section1 and1 upon request of the ,director1 shall provide appropriate assistance to the ,director to ensure the successful operation of the covered website in the manner and within the timeframe specified by the ,director under subsection 7f77#b74 7#b7 ,ensuring completeness1 accuracy1 and reliability ,with respect to any submission of information described in paragraph 7#a71 the head of an agency shall include-- 7,a7 an explanation of how the agency ensured the information is complete1 accurate1 and reliable2 and 7,b7 a certification that the information is complete1 accurate1 and reliable4 7h7 ,information verification 7#a7 ,confirmation 7,a7 ,in general ,on the date that is #ij days after the date on which the covered website is established1 the ,director1 in coordination with the ,white ,house ,office of ,presidential ,personnel1 shall confirm that the information on the covered website is complete1 accurate1 reliable1 and up-to-date4 7,b7 ,certification ,on the date on which the ,director makes a confirmation under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,director shall publish on the covered website a certification that the confirmation has been made4 7#b7 ,authority of director ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,director may-- 7,a7 request additional information from an agency2 and 7,b7 use any additional information provided to the ,director or the ,white ,house ,office of ,presidential ,personnel for the purposes of verification4 7#c7 ,public comment ,the ,director shall establish a process under which members of the public may provide feedback regarding the accuracy of the information on the covered website4 7i7 ,data archiving 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after a transitional inauguration day 7as defined in section #ccdi;a71 the ,director1 in consultation with the ,archivist of the ,united ,states1 shall archive the data that was compiled on the covered website for the preceding presidential administration4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the ,director shall make the data described in paragraph 7#a7 publicly available over the internet-- 7,a7 on1 or through a link on1 the covered website2 7,b7 at no cost2 and 7,c7 in a searchable1 sortable1 downloadable1 and machine-readable format4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for subchapter ,i of chapter #cc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cccj;f4 ,government policy and supporting position data4 4 7b7 ,other matters 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the terms agency1 covered website1 ,director1 and policy and supporting position have the meanings given those terms in section #cccj;f of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,gao review and report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,director establishes the covered website1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of1 and issue a briefing or report on1 the implementation of this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle1 which shall include-- 7,a7 the quality of data required to be collected and whether the data is complete1 accurate1 timely1 and reliable2 7,b7 any challenges experienced by agencies in implementing this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle2 and 7,c7 any suggestions or modifications to enhance compliance with this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle1 including best practices for agencies to follow4 7#c7 ,sunset of plum book ,beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbf-- 7,a7 the covered website shall serve as the public directory for policy and supporting positions in the ,government2 and 7,b7 the publication entitled ,united ,states ,government ,policy and ,supporting ,positions1 commonly referred to as the ,plum ,book1 shall no longer be issued or published4 7#d7 ,funding 7,a7 ,in general ,no additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle or the amendments made by this subtitle4 7,b7 ,other funding ,the ,director shall carry out this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle using amounts otherwise available to the ,director4 ,,liv #bast ,century ,assistive ,technology ,act ,sec4 #edja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #edjb4 ,reauthorization4 ,sec4 #edjc4 ,effective date4 #edja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the #bast ,century ,assistive ,technology ,act4 #edjb4 ,reauthorization ,the ,assistive ,technology ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,assistive ,technology ,act of #aiih4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #c4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #d4 ,grants for ,state assistive technology programs4 ,sec4 #e4 ,grants for protection and advocacy services related to assistive technology4 ,sec4 #f4 ,technical assistance and data collection support4 ,sec4 #g4 ,projects of national significance4 ,sec4 #h4 ,administrative provisions4 ,sec4 #i4 ,authorization of appropriations2 reservations and distribution of funds4 #b4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this ,act are to-- 7#a7 to support ,state efforts to improve the provision of assistive technology to individuals with disabilities of all ages1 including underrepresented populations1 through comprehensive statewide programs of technology-related assistance that are designed to-- 7,a7 increase the availability of1 funding for1 access to1 provision of1 and education about assistive technology devices and assistive technology services2 7,b7 increase the ability of individuals with disabilities to secure and maintain possession of assistive technology devices as such individuals make the transition between services offered by educational or human service agencies or between settings of daily living 7for example1 between home and work72 7,c7 increase the capacity of public agencies and private entities to provide and pay for assistive technology devices and assistive technology services on a statewide basis for individuals with disabilities2 7,d7 increase the involvement of individuals with disabilities and1 if appropriate1 their family members1 guardians1 advocates1 and authorized representatives1 in decisions related to the provision of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services2 7,e7 increase and promote coordination among and between ,state and local agencies and private entities 7such as managed care providers71 that are involved in carrying out activities under this ,act2 7,f7 increase the awareness and facilitate the change of laws1 regulations1 policies1 practices1 procedures1 and organizational structures that facilitate the availability or provision of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services2 and 7,g7 increase awareness and knowledge of the benefits of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services among targeted individuals and entities and the general population2 and 7#b7 to provide ,states and protection and advocacy systems with financial assistance that supports programs designed to maximize the ability of individuals with disabilities and their family members1 guardians1 advocates1 and authorized representatives to obtain assistive technology devices and assistive technology services4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,adult service program ,the term adult service program means a program that provides services to1 or is otherwise substantially involved with the major life functions of1 individuals with disabilities4 ,such term includes-- 7,a7 a program providing residential1 supportive1 or employment-related services1 to individuals with disabilities2 7,b7 a program carried out by a center for independent living1 such as a center described in part ,c of title ,,vii of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;f et seq472 7,c7 a program carried out by an employment support agency connected to adult vocational rehabilitation1 such as a one-stop partner1 as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb72 and 7,d7 a program carried out by another organization or vender licensed or registered by the designated ,state agency1 as defined in section #g of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gje74 7#b7 ,american ,indian consortium ,the term ,american ,indian consortium means an entity that is an ,american ,indian ,consortium 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejjb771 and that is established to provide protection and advocacy services for purposes of receiving funding under subtitle ,c of title ,i of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejda et seq474 7#c7 ,assistive technology ,the term assistive technology means technology designed to be utilized in an assistive technology device or assistive technology service4 7#d7 ,assistive technology device ,the term assistive technology device means any item1 piece of equipment1 or product system1 whether acquired commercially1 modified1 or customized1 that is used to increase1 maintain1 or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities4 7#e7 ,assistive technology service ,the term assistive technology service means any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection1 acquisition1 or use of an assistive technology device4 ,such term includes-- 7,a7 the evaluation of the assistive technology needs of an individual with a disability1 including a functional evaluation of the impact of the provision of appropriate assistive technology devices and services to the individual in the customary environment of the individual2 7,b7 a service consisting of purchasing1 leasing1 or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices by individuals with disabilities2 7,c7 a service consisting of selecting1 designing1 fitting1 customizing1 adapting1 applying1 maintaining1 repairing1 replacing1 or donating assistive technology devices2 7,d7 coordination and use of necessary therapies1 interventions1 or services with assistive technology devices1 such as therapies1 interventions1 or services associated with education and rehabilitation plans and programs2 7,e7 instruction or technical assistance for an individual with a disability or1 where appropriate1 the family members1 guardians1 advocates1 or authorized representatives of such an individual2 7,f7 instruction or technical assistance for professionals 7including individuals providing education and rehabilitation services and entities that manufacture or sell assistive technology devices71 employers1 providers of employment and training services1 or other individuals who provide services to1 employ1 or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of individuals with disabilities2 and 7,g7 a service consisting of expanding the availability of access to technology1 including electronic and information technology1 to individuals with disabilities4 7#f7 ,capacity building and advocacy activities ,the term capacity building and advocacy activities means efforts that-- 7,a7 result in laws1 regulations1 policies1 practices1 procedures1 or organizational structures that promote consumer-responsive programs or entities2 and 7,b7 facilitate and increase access to1 provision of1 and funding for assistive technology devices and assistive technology services1 in order to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve greater independence1 productivity1 and integration and inclusion within the community and the workforce4 7#g7 ,comprehensive statewide program of technology-related assistance ,the term comprehensive statewide program of technology-related assistance means a consumer-responsive program of technology-related assistance for individuals with disabilities that-- 7,a7 is implemented by a ,state2 7,b7 is equally available to all individuals with disabilities residing in the ,state1 regardless of their type of disability1 age1 income level1 or location of residence in the ,state1 or the type of assistive technology device or assistive technology service required2 and 7,c7 incorporates all the activities described in section #d7;e7 7unless excluded pursuant to section #d7;e77#e774 7#h7 ,consumer-responsive ,the term consumer-responsive-- 7,a7 with regard to policies1 means that the policies are consistent with the principles of-- 7i7 respect for individual dignity1 personal responsibility1 self-determination1 and pursuit of meaningful careers1 based on informed choice1 of individuals with disabilities2 7ii7 respect for the privacy1 rights1 and equal access 7including the use of accessible formats7 of such individuals2 7iii7 inclusion1 integration1 and full participation of such individuals in society2 7iv7 support for the involvement in decisions of a family member1 a guardian1 an advocate1 or an authorized representative1 if an individual with a disability requests1 desires1 or needs such involvement2 and 7v7 support for individual and systems advocacy and community involvement2 and 7,b7 with respect to an entity1 program1 or activity1 means that the entity1 program1 or activity-- 7i7 is easily accessible to1 and usable by1 individuals with disabilities and1 when appropriate1 their family members1 guardians1 advocates1 or authorized representatives2 7ii7 responds to the needs of individuals with disabilities in a timely and appropriate manner2 and 7iii7 facilitates the full and meaningful participation of individuals with disabilities and their family members1 guardians1 advocates1 and authorized representatives1 in-- 7,i7 decisions relating to the provision of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services to such individuals2 and 7,,ii7 decisions related to the maintenance1 improvement1 and evaluation of the comprehensive statewide program of technology-related assistance1 including decisions that affect capacity building and advocacy activities4 7#i7 ,disability ,the term disability has the meaning given the term under section #c of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb74 7#aj7 ,individual with a disability ,the term individual with a disability means any individual-- 7,a7 who has a disability2 and 7,b7 who is or would be enabled by an assistive technology device or an assistive technology service to minimize deterioration in functioning1 to maintain a level of functioning1 or to achieve a greater level of functioning in any major life activity4 7#aa7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a771 and includes a community college receiving funding under the ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq474 7#ab7 ,protection and advocacy services ,the term protection and advocacy services means services that-- 7,a7 are described in subtitle ,c of title ,i of the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejda et seq471 the ,protection and ,advocacy for ,individuals with ,mental ,illness ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhja et seq471 or section #eji of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid;e72 and 7,b7 assist individuals with disabilities with respect to assistive technology devices and assistive technology services4 7#ac7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,administration for ,community ,living4 7#ad7 ,state 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7,b7 ,outlying areas ,in section #d7;b73 7i7 ,outlying area ,the term outlying area means the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7ii7 ,state ,the term ,state does not include the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7#ae7 ,state assistive technology program ,the term ,state assistive technology program means a program authorized under section #d4 7#af7 ,targeted individuals and entities ,the term targeted individuals and entities means-- 7,a7 individuals with disabilities and their family members1 guardians1 advocates1 and authorized representatives2 7,b7 underrepresented populations2 7,c7 individuals who work for public or private entities 7including centers for independent living described in part ,c of title ,,vii of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;f et seq471 insurers1 or managed care providers7 that have contact with1 or provide services to1 individuals with disabilities2 7,d7 educators and related services personnel1 including personnel in elementary1 secondary1 and postsecondary schools1 and in vocational and early intervention programs2 7,e7 technology experts 7including web designers and procurement officials72 7,f7 health1 allied health1 and rehabilitation professionals1 and employees of hospitals1 skilled nursing1 intermediate care1 and assisted living facilities 7including discharge planners72 7,g7 employers1 especially small business employers1 and providers of employment and training services2 7,h7 entities that manufacture or sell assistive technology devices2 7,i7 entities that carry out community programs designed to develop essential community services in rural and urban areas2 and 7,j7 other appropriate individuals and entities1 including public and private entities involved in housing and transportation1 as determined for a ,state by the ,state4 7#ag7 ,underrepresented population ,the term underrepresented population means a population that is typically underrepresented in service provision1 and includes populations such as individuals who have low-incidence disabilities1 racial and ethnic minorities1 low income individuals1 homeless individuals 7including children and youth71 children in foster care1 individuals with limited ,english proficiency1 individuals living in institutions seeking to transition to the community from institutional settings1 youth with disabilities aging into adulthood1 older individuals1 or individuals living in rural areas4 7#ah7 ,universal design ,the term universal design means a concept or philosophy for designing and delivering products and services that are usable by people with the widest possible range of functional capabilities1 which include products and services that are directly accessible 7without requiring assistive technologies7 and products and services that are interoperable with assistive technologies4 #d4 ,grants for ,state assistive technology programs 7a7 ,grants to ,states ,the ,secretary shall award grants under subsection 7b7 to ,states to maintain a comprehensive statewide program of assistive technology-related assistance described in subsection 7e7 through ,state assistive technology programs that are designed to-- 7#a7 maximize the ability of individuals with disabilities across the human lifespan and across the wide array of disabilities1 and their family members1 guardians1 advocates1 and authorized representatives1 to obtain assistive technology2 and 7#b7 increase access to assistive technology4 7b7 ,amount of financial assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,from funds made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall award a grant to each ,state1 and outlying area1 that meets the requirements of this section from an allotment determined in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,calculation of ,state grants 7,a7 ,base year ,except as provided in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 the ,secretary shall allot to each ,state and outlying area for a fiscal year an amount that is not less than the amount the ,state or outlying area received under the grants provided under section #d of this ,act 7as in effect on the day before the effective date of the #bast ,century ,assistive ,technology ,act7 for fiscal year #bjbb4 7,b7 ,ratable reduction 7i7 ,in general ,if funds made available to carry out this section for any fiscal year are insufficient to make the allotments required for each ,state and outlying area under subparagraph 7,a7 for such fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall ratably reduce the allotments for such fiscal year4 7ii7 ,additional funds ,if1 after the ,secretary makes the reductions described in clause 7i71 additional funds become available to carry out this section for the fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall ratably increase the allotments1 until the ,secretary has allotted the entire base year amount under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,appropriation higher than base year amount ,for a fiscal year for which the amount of funds made available to carry out this section is greater than the base year amount under subparagraph 7,a7 and no greater than #dj1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 make the allotments described in subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 from a portion of the remainder of the funds after the ,secretary makes the allotments described in clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 from #ej percent of the portion1 allot to each ,state an equal amount2 and 7,,ii7 from #ej percent of the portion1 allot to each ,state an amount that bears the same relationship to such #ej percent as the population of the ,state bears to the population of all ,states1 until each ,state has received an allotment of not less than #daj1jjj under clause 7i7 and this clause2 and 7iii7 from the remainder of the funds after the ,secretary makes the allotments described in clause 7ii71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 from #hj percent of the remainder1 allot to each ,state an amount that bears the same relationship to such #hj percent as the population of the ,state bears to the population of all ,states2 and 7,,ii7 from #bj percent of the remainder1 allot to each ,state an equal amount4 7,d7 ,appropriation higher than threshold amount ,for a fiscal year for which the amount of funds made available to carry out this section is #dj1jjj1jjj or greater1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 make the allotments described in subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 from the funds remaining after the allotment described in clause 7i71 allot to each outlying area an amount of such funds until each outlying area has received an allotment of exactly #aej1jjj under clause 7i7 and this clause2 7iii7 from a portion of the remainder of the funds after the ,secretary makes the allotments described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 from #ej percent of the portion1 allot to each ,state an equal amount2 and 7,,ii7 from #ej percent of the portion1 allot to each ,state an amount that bears the same relationship to such #ej percent as the population of the ,state bears to the population of all ,states1 until each ,state has received an allotment of not less than #dej1jjj under clause 7i7 and this clause2 and 7iv7 from the remainder of the funds after the ,secretary makes the allotments described in clause 7iii71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 from #hj percent of the remainder1 allot to each ,state an amount that bears the same relationship to such #hj percent as the population of the ,state bears to the population of all ,states2 and 7,,ii7 from #bj percent of the remainder1 allot to each ,state an equal amount4 7#c7 ,availability of funds ,amounts made available for a fiscal year under this section shall be available for the fiscal year and the year following the fiscal year4 7c7 ,lead agency1 implementing entity1 and advisory council 7#a7 ,lead agency and implementing entity 7,a7 ,lead agency 7i7 ,in general ,the ,governor of a ,state shall designate a public agency as a lead agency-- 7,i7 to control and administer the funds made available through the grant awarded to the ,state under this section2 and 7,,ii7 to submit the application described in subsection 7d7 on behalf of the ,state1 to ensure conformance with ,federal and ,state accounting requirements4 7ii7 ,duties ,the duties of the lead agency shall include-- 7,i7 preparing the application described in subsection 7d7 and carrying out ,state activities described in that application1 including making programmatic and resource allocation decisions necessary to implement the comprehensive statewide program of technology-related assistance2 7,,ii7 coordinating the activities of the comprehensive statewide program of technology-related assistance among public and private entities1 including coordinating efforts related to entering into interagency agreements and maintaining and evaluating the program2 and 7,,iii7 coordinating efforts1 in a way that acknowledges the demographic characteristics of individuals1 related to the active1 timely1 and meaningful participation by individuals with disabilities and their family members1 guardians1 advocates1 or authorized representatives1 and other appropriate individuals1 with respect to activities carried out through the grant4 7,b7 ,implementing entity ,the ,governor may designate an agency1 office1 or other entity to carry out ,state activities under this section 7referred to in this section as the implementing entity71 if such implementing entity is different from the lead agency4 ,the implementing entity shall carry out responsibilities under this ,act through a subcontract or another administrative agreement with the lead agency4 7,c7 ,change in agency or entity 7i7 ,in general ,on obtaining the approval of the ,secretary-- 7,i7 the ,governor may redesignate the lead agency of a ,state1 if the ,governor shows to the ,secretary1 in accordance with subsection 7d77#b77;,b71 good cause why the agency designated as the lead agency should not serve as that agency2 and 7,,ii7 the ,governor may redesignate the implementing entity of a ,state1 if the ,governor shows to the ,secretary in accordance with subsection 7d77#b77;,b71 good cause why the entity designated as the implementing entity should not serve as that entity4 7ii7 ,construction ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require the ,governor of a ,state to change the lead agency or implementing entity of the ,state to an agency other than the lead agency or implementing entity of such ,state as of the date of enactment of the #bast ,century ,assistive ,technology ,act4 7#b7 ,advisory council 7,a7 ,in general ,there shall be established an advisory council to provide consumer-responsive1 consumer-driven advice to the ,state for planning1 implementation1 and evaluation of the activities carried out through the grant1 including setting the measurable goals described in subsection 7d77#c77;,c74 7,b7 ,composition and representation 7i7 ,composition ,the advisory council shall be composed of-- 7,i7 individuals with disabilities who use assistive technology or the family members or guardians of the individuals2 7,,ii7 a representative of the designated ,state agency1 as defined in section #g of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gje72 7,,iii7 a representative of the designated ,state agency for individuals who are blind or that provides assistance or services to adults who are blind 7within the meaning of section #aja of that ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gba771 if such agency is separate from the agency described in subclause 7,,ii72 7,,iv7 a representative of a ,state center for independent living described in part ,c of title ,,vii of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;f et seq471 or the ,statewide ,independent ,living ,council established under section #gje of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;d72 7,v7 a representative of the ,state workforce development board established under section #aja of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caaa72 7,,vi7 a representative of the ,state educational agency1 as defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja72 7,,vii7 a representative of an alternative financing program for assistive technology if-- 7aa7 there is an alternative financing program for assistive technology in the ,state2 7bb7 such program is separate from the ,state assistive technology program supported under subsection 7e77#b72 and 7cc7 the program described in item 7aa7 is operated by a nonprofit entity2 7,,viii7 a representative of #a or more of-- 7aa7 the agency responsible for administering the ,state ,medicaid program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq472 7bb7 the designated ,state agency for purposes of section #abd of the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejbd72 7cc7 the ,state agency designated under section #cje7;a77#a7 of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbe7;a77#a771 or an organization that receives assistance under such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq472 7dd7 an organization representing disabled veterans2 7ee7 a ,university ,center for ,excellence in ,developmental ,disabilities ,education1 ,research1 and ,service designated under section #aea7;a7 of the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejfa7;a772 7ff7 the ,state protection and advocacy system established in accordance with section #adc of the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejdc72 or 7gg7 the ,state ,council on ,developmental ,disabilities established under section #abe of the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejbe72 and 7,,ix7 representatives of other ,state agencies1 public agencies1 or private organizations1 as determined by the ,state4 7ii7 ,majority 7,i7 ,in general ,not less than #ea percent of the members of the advisory council shall be members appointed under clause 7i77,i71 a majority of whom shall be individuals with disabilities4 7,,ii7 ,representatives of agencies ,members appointed under subclauses 7,,ii7 through 7,,ix7 of clause 7i7 shall not count toward the majority membership requirement established in subclause 7,i74 7iii7 ,representation ,the advisory council shall be geographically representative of the ,state and reflect the diversity of the ,state with respect to race1 ethnicity1 age1 and types of disabilities1 and users of types of services that an individual with a disability may receive1 including home and community-based services 7as defined in section #ihag7;a77#b7 of the ,american ,rescue ,plan ,act of #bjba 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;d note771 vocational rehabilitation services 7as defined in section #g of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gje771 and services through the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq474 7,c7 ,expenses ,the members of the advisory council shall receive no compensation for their service on the advisory council1 but shall be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred in the performance of official duties for the advisory council4 7,d7 ,impact on existing statutes1 rules1 or policies ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to affect ,state statutes1 rules1 or official policies relating to advisory bodies for ,state assistive technology programs or require changes to governing bodies of incorporated agencies that carry out ,state assistive technology programs4 7d7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,any ,state that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary1 at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,lead agency and implementing entity 7,a7 ,in general ,the application shall contain-- 7i7 information identifying and describing the lead agency referred to in subsection 7c77#a77;,a72 7ii7 information identifying and describing the implementing entity referred to in subsection 7c77#a77;,b71 if the ,governor of the ,state designates such an entity2 and 7iii7 a description of how individuals with disabilities were involved in the development of the application and will be involved in the implementation of the activities to be carried out through the grant and through the advisory council established in accordance with subsection 7c77#b74 7,b7 ,change in lead agency or implementing entity ,in any case where-- 7i7 the ,governor requests to redesignate a lead agency1 the ,governor shall include in1 or amend1 the application to request the redesignation and provide a written description of the rationale for the requested change2 or 7ii7 the ,governor requests to redesignate an implementing entity1 the ,governor shall include in1 or amend1 the application to request the redesignation and provide a written description of the rationale for the requested change4 7#c7 ,state plan ,the application under this subsection shall include a ,state plan for assistive technology consisting of-- 7,a7 a description of how the ,state will carry out a comprehensive statewide program that provides assistive technology activities described in subsection 7e7 7unless excluded by the ,state pursuant to subsection 7e77#e772 7,b7 a description of how the ,state will allocate and utilize grant funds to implement the activities described in subparagraph 7,a71 including describing proposed budget allocations and planned procedures for tracking expenditures for the activities2 7,c7 measurable goals1 and a timeline for meeting the goals1 that the ,state has set for addressing the assistive technology needs of individuals with disabilities in the ,state related to-- 7i7 education1 including goals involving the provision of assistive technology to individuals with disabilities who receive services under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq472 7ii7 employment1 including goals involving the ,state vocational rehabilitation program carried out under title ,i of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbj et seq472 7iii7 access to teleassistive technology to aid in the access of health care services1 including mental health and substance use disorder services2 7iv7 accessible information and communication technology instruction for individuals with disabilities receiving assistive technology under this section2 and 7v7 community living2 7,d7 information describing how the ,state will quantifiably measure the goals1 in a manner consistent with the data submitted through the progress reports under subsection 7f71 to determine whether the goals have been achieved2 and 7,e7 a description of any activities described in subsection 7e7 that the ,state will support with ,state or other non-,federal funds4 7#d7 ,involvement of public and private entities ,the application shall describe how various public and private entities1 including individuals with disabilities and their families1 were involved in the development of the application1 including the measurable goals and timeline described in paragraph 7#c77;,c7 and the description of how the goals will be quantifiably measured described in paragraph 7#c77;,d71 and will be involved in the implementation of the activities to be carried out through the grant1 including-- 7,a7 in cases determined to be appropriate by the ,state1 a description of the nature and extent of resources that will be committed by public and private partners to assist in accomplishing identified goals2 and 7,b7 a description of the mechanisms established to ensure coordination of activities and collaboration between the implementing entity1 if any1 and the ,state4 7#e7 ,assurances ,the application shall include assurances that-- 7,a7 the ,state will annually collect data related to the required activities implemented by the ,state under this section in order to prepare the progress reports required under subsection 7f72 7,b7 funds received through the grant-- 7i7 will be expended in accordance with this section2 and 7ii7 will be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 funds available from other sources for technology-related assistance1 including the provision of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services2 7,c7 the lead agency will control and administer the funds received through the grant2 7,d7 the ,state will adopt such fiscal control and accounting procedures as may be necessary to ensure proper disbursement of and accounting for the funds received through the grant2 7,e7 the physical facility of the lead agency and implementing entity1 if any1 meets the requirements of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 regarding accessibility for individuals with disabilities2 7,f7 a public agency or an individual with a disability holds title to any property purchased with funds received under the grant and administers that property2 7,g7 activities carried out in the ,state that are authorized under this ,act1 and supported by ,federal funds received under this ,act1 will comply with the standards established by the ,architectural and ,transportation ,barriers ,compliance ,board under section #ejh of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid;d72 and 7,h7 the ,state will-- 7i7 prepare reports to the ,secretary in such form and containing such information as the ,secretary may require to carry out the ,secretary's functions under this ,act2 and 7ii7 keep such records and allow access to such records as the ,secretary may require to ensure the correctness and verification of information provided to the ,secretary under this subparagraph4 7e7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,required activities 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b7 and paragraph 7#e71 any ,state that receives a grant under this section shall-- 7i7 use a portion of not more than #dj percent of the funds made available through the grant to carry out all activities described in paragraph 7#c71 of which not less than #e percent of such portion shall be available for activities described in paragraph 7#c77;,a77iii72 and 7ii7 use a portion of the funds made available through the grant to carry out all of the activities described in paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,state or other non-federal financial support ,a ,state receiving a grant under this section shall not be required to use grant funds to carry out the category of activities described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d7 of paragraph 7#b7 in that ,state if1 for such category of activities1 financial support is provided in that ,state-- 7i7 from ,state or other non-,federal resources or entities2 and 7ii7 in an amount that is comparable to1 or greater than1 the amount of the portion of the funds made available through the grant that the ,state would have expended for such category of activities1 in the absence of this subparagraph4 7#b7 ,state-level activities 7,a7 ,state financing activities ,the ,state shall support ,state financing activities to increase access to1 and funding for1 assistive technology devices and assistive technology services 7which shall not include direct payment for such a device or service for an individual with a disability but may include support and administration of a program to provide such payment71 including development of systems to provide and pay for such devices and services1 for targeted individuals and entities described in section #c7af77;,a71 including-- 7i7 support for the development of systems for the purchase1 lease1 or other acquisition of1 or payment for1 assistive technology devices and assistive technology services2 7ii7 another mechanism that is approved by the ,secretary2 or 7iii7 support for the development of a ,state-financed or privately financed alternative financing program engaged in the provision of assistive technology devices1 such as-- 7,i7 a low-interest loan fund2 7,,ii7 an interest buy-down program2 7,,iii7 a revolving loan fund2 or 7,,iv7 a loan guarantee or insurance program4 7,b7 ,device reutilization programs ,the ,state shall directly1 or in collaboration with public or private entities1 carry out assistive technology device reutilization programs that provide for the exchange1 repair1 recycling1 or other reutilization of assistive technology devices1 which may include redistribution through device sales1 loans1 rentals1 or donations4 7,c7 ,device loan programs ,the ,state shall directly1 or in collaboration with public or private entities1 carry out device loan programs that provide short-term loans of assistive technology devices to individuals1 employers1 public agencies1 or others seeking to meet the needs of targeted individuals and entities1 including others seeking to comply with the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq471 and section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid74 7,d7 ,device demonstrations 7i7 ,in general ,the ,state shall directly1 or in collaboration with public and private entities1 such as one-stop partners1 as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb71 demonstrate a variety of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services 7including assisting individuals in making informed choices regarding1 and providing experiences with1 the devices and services71 using personnel who are familiar with such devices and services and their applications4 7ii7 ,comprehensive information ,the ,state shall directly1 or through referrals1 provide to individuals1 to the extent practicable1 comprehensive information about ,state and local assistive technology venders1 providers1 and repair services4 7#c7 ,state leadership activities 7,a7 ,educational activities and technical assistance 7i7 ,in general ,the ,state shall1 directly or through the provision of support to public or private entities with demonstrated expertise in collaborating with public or private agencies that serve individuals with disabilities1 develop and disseminate training materials1 conduct educational activities1 and provide technical assistance1 for individuals statewide1 including representatives of ,state and local educational agencies1 ,state vocational rehabilitation programs1 other ,state and local agencies1 early intervention programs1 adult service programs1 hospitals and other health care facilities1 institutions of higher education1 and businesses4 7ii7 ,authorized activities ,in carrying out activities under clause 7i71 the ,state shall carry out activities that enhance the knowledge1 skills1 and competencies of individuals from local settings described in such clause1 which may include-- 7,i7 raising awareness and providing instruction on the benefits of assistive technology and the ,federal1 ,state1 and private funding sources available to assist targeted individuals and entities in acquiring assistive technology2 7,,ii7 skills development in assessing the need for assistive technology devices and assistive technology services2 7,,iii7 instruction to ensure the appropriate application and use of assistive technology devices1 assistive technology services1 and accessible information and communication technology for e-government functions2 7,,iv7 instruction in the importance of multiple approaches to assessment and implementation necessary to meet the individualized needs of individuals with disabilities2 and 7,v7 technical instruction on integrating assistive technology into the development and implementation of service plans1 including any education1 health1 discharge1 ,olmstead1 employment1 or other plan required under ,federal or ,state law4 7iii7 ,transition assistance to individuals with disabilities ,the ,state shall 7directly or through the provision of support to public or private entities7 develop and disseminate educational materials1 conduct educational activities1 facilitate access to assistive technology1 and provide technical assistance1 to assist-- 7,i7 students with disabilities1 within the meaning of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 that receive transition services2 and 7,,ii7 adults who are individuals with disabilities maintaining or transitioning to community living4 7,b7 ,public-awareness activities 7i7 ,in general ,the ,state shall conduct public-awareness activities designed to provide information to targeted individuals and entities relating to the availability1 benefits1 appropriateness1 and costs of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services1 including-- 7,i7 the development of procedures for providing direct communication between providers of assistive technology and targeted individuals and entities1 which may include partnerships with entities in the statewide and local workforce development systems established under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq471 ,state vocational rehabilitation programs1 public and private employers1 centers for independent living described in part ,c of title ,,vii of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;f et seq471 ,aging and ,disability ,resource ,centers 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb771 or elementary schools and secondary schools 7as defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 7,,ii7 the development and dissemination1 to targeted individuals and entities1 of information about ,state efforts related to assistive technology2 and 7,,iii7 the distribution of materials to appropriate public and private agencies that provide social1 medical1 educational1 employment1 housing1 and transportation services to individuals with disabilities4 7ii7 ,statewide information and referral system 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,state shall directly1 or in collaboration with public or private entities 7including nonprofit organizations71 provide for the continuation and enhancement of a statewide information and referral system designed to meet the needs of targeted individuals and entities4 7,,ii7 ,content ,the system shall deliver information on assistive technology devices1 assistive technology services 7with specific data regarding provider availability within the ,state71 and the availability of resources1 including funding through public and private sources1 to obtain assistive technology devices and assistive technology services4 ,the system shall also deliver information on the benefits of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services with respect to enhancing the capacity of individuals with disabilities to perform activities of daily living4 7,c7 ,coordination and collaboration ,the ,state shall coordinate activities described in paragraph 7#b7 and this paragraph1 among public and private entities that are responsible for policies1 procedures1 or funding for the provision of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services to improve access to such devices and services in the ,state4 7#d7 ,funding rules 7,a7 ,prohibition ,funds made available through a grant to a ,state under this section shall not be used for direct payment for an assistive technology device for an individual with a disability4 7,b7 ,federal partner collaboration ,in order to coordinate efforts regarding the availability of funding to access and acquire assistive technology through device demonstration1 loan1 reuse1 and ,state financing activities1 a ,state receiving a grant under this section shall ensure that the lead agency or implementing entity is conducting outreach to and1 as appropriate1 collaborating with1 other ,state agencies that receive ,federal funding for assistive technology1 including-- 7i7 the ,state educational agency receiving assistance under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq472 7ii7 the ,state vocational rehabilitation agency receiving assistance under title ,i of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbj et seq472 7iii7 the agency responsible for administering the ,state ,medicaid program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq472 7iv7 the ,state agency receiving assistance under the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq472 and 7v7 any other agency in a ,state that funds assistive technology4 7,c7 ,indirect costs ,not more than #aj percent of the funds made available through a grant to a ,state under this section may be used for indirect costs4 7#e7 ,state flexibility 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and subject to subparagraph 7,b71 a ,state may use funds that the ,state receives under a grant awarded under this section to carry out any #b or more of the activities described in paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,special rule ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a77;,a71 any ,state that exercises its authority under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 shall carry out each of the required activities described in paragraph 7#c72 and 7ii7 shall use not more than #cj percent of the funds made available through the grant to carry out such activities4 7#f7 ,assistive technology device disposition ,notwithstanding other equipment disposition policy under ,federal law1 an assistive technology device purchased to be used in activities authorized under this section may be reutilized to the maximum extent possible and then donated to a public agency1 private nonprofit agency1 or individual with a disability in need of such device4 7f7 ,annual progress reports 7#a7 ,data collection ,each ,state receiving a grant under this section shall participate in data collection as required by law1 including data collection required for preparation of the reports described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,reports 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,state shall prepare and submit to the ,secretary an annual progress report on the activities carried out by the ,state in accordance with subsection 7e71 including activities funded by ,state or other non-,federal sources under subsection 7e77#a77;,b7 at such time1 and in such manner1 as the ,secretary may require4 7,b7 ,contents ,the report shall include data collected pursuant to this section4 ,the report shall document1 with respect to activities carried out under this section in the ,state-- 7i7 the type of ,state financing activities described in subsection 7e77#b77;,a7 used by the ,state2 7ii7 the amount and type of assistance given to consumers of the ,state financing activities described in subsection 7e77#b77;,a7 7which shall be classified by type of assistive technology device or assistive technology service financed through the ,state financing activities1 and geographic distribution within the ,state71 including-- 7,i7 the number of applications for assistance received2 7,,ii7 the number of applications-- 7aa7 approved2 7bb7 denied2 or 7cc7 withdrawn2 7,,iii7 the number1 percentage1 and dollar amount of defaults for the financing activities2 7,,iv7 the range and average interest rate for the financing activities2 7,v7 the range and average income of approved applicants for the financing activities2 and 7,,vi7 the types and dollar amounts of assistive technology financed2 7iii7 the number1 type1 and length of time of loans of assistive technology devices provided to individuals with disabilities1 employers1 public agencies1 or public accommodations through the device loan program described in subsection 7e77#b77;,c71 and an analysis of the types of such devices provided through the program1 and how each device benefitted the individual who received such device2 7iv7 the number1 type1 estimated value1 and scope of assistive technology devices exchanged1 repaired1 recycled1 or reutilized 7including redistributed through device sales1 loans1 rentals1 or donations7 through the device reutilization program described in subsection 7e77#b77;,b71 and an analysis of the individuals with disabilities who have benefited from the device reutilization program2 7v7 the number and type of device demonstrations and referrals provided under subsection 7e77#b77;,d71 and an analysis of individuals with disabilities who have benefited from the demonstrations and referrals2 7vi7 7,i7 the number and general characteristics of individuals who participated in educational activities under subsection 7e77#c77;,a7 7such as individuals with disabilities1 parents1 educators1 employers1 providers of employment services1 health care workers1 counselors1 other service providers1 or venders7 and the topics of such educational activities2 and 7,,ii7 to the extent practicable1 the geographic distribution of individuals who participated in the educational activities2 7vii7 the frequency of provision and nature of technical assistance provided to ,state and local agencies and other entities2 7viii7 the number of individuals assisted through the statewide information and referral system described in subsection 7e77#c77;,b77ii7 and descriptions of the public awareness activities under subsection 7e77#c77;,b72 7ix7 the outcomes of any improvement initiatives carried out by the ,state as a result of activities funded under this section1 including a description of any written policies1 practices1 and procedures that the ,state has developed and implemented regarding access to1 provision of1 and funding for1 assistive technology devices1 and assistive technology services1 in the contexts of education1 health care1 employment1 community living1 and accessible information and communication technology1 including e-government2 7x7 the source of leveraged funding or other contributed resources1 including resources provided through subcontracts or other collaborative resource-sharing agreements1 from and with public and private entities to carry out ,state activities described in subsection 7e77#c77;,c71 the number of individuals served with the contributed resources for which information is not reported under clauses 7i7 through 7ix7 or clause 7xi71 and other outcomes accomplished as a result of such activities carried out with the contributed resources2 and 7xi7 the level of customer satisfaction with the services provided4 #e4 ,grants for protection and advocacy services related to assistive technology 7a7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make grants under subsection 7b7 to protection and advocacy systems in each ,state for the purpose of enabling such systems to assist in the acquisition1 utilization1 or maintenance of assistive technology devices or assistive technology services for individuals with disabilities4 7#b7 ,general authorities ,in providing the assistance described under paragraph 7#a71 protection and advocacy systems shall have the same general authorities as the systems are afforded under subtitle ,c of title ,i of the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejda et seq474 7b7 ,reservation2 distribution 7#a7 ,reservation ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve1 from the amounts made available to carry out this section under section #i7;b77#b77;,b71 such sums as may be necessary to carry out paragraph 7#d74 7#b7 ,population basis ,from the amounts appropriated to carry out this section for a fiscal year that remain after the reservation required under paragraph 7#a7 has been made1 the ,secretary shall make a grant to a protection and advocacy system within each ,state in an amount bearing the same ratio to the remaining amounts as the population of the ,state bears to the population of all ,states4 7#c7 ,minimums ,subject to the availability of appropriations and paragraph 7#e71 the amount of a grant to a protection and advocacy system under paragraph 7#b7 for a fiscal year shall-- 7,a7 in the case of a protection and advocacy system located in ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 not be less than #cj1jjj2 and 7,b7 in the case of a protection and advocacy system located in a ,state not described in subparagraph 7,a71 not be less than #ej1jjj4 7#d7 ,payment to the system serving the american indian consortium 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make grants to the protection and advocacy system serving the ,american ,indian consortium to provide services in accordance with this section4 7,b7 ,amount of grants ,the amount of a grant under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be the same as the amount provided under paragraph 7#c77;,a74 7#e7 ,adjustments ,for each fiscal year for which the total amount appropriated under section #i7;b77#b77;,b7 to carry out this section is #h1jjj1jjj or more and such appropriated amount exceeds the total amount appropriated to carry out this section for the preceding fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall increase each of the minimum grant amounts described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c7 and paragraph 7#d77;,b7 by a percentage equal to the percentage increase in the total amount appropriated under section #i to carry out this section for the preceding fiscal year and such total amount for the fiscal year for which the determination is being made4 7c7 ,direct payment ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall pay directly to any protection and advocacy system that complies with this section1 the total amount of the grant made for such system under this section1 unless the system provides otherwise for payment of the grant amount4 7d7 ,carryover2 program income 7#a7 ,carryover ,any amount paid to a protection and advocacy system for a fiscal year under this section that remains unobligated at the end of such fiscal year shall remain available to such system for obligation during the subsequent fiscal year4 7#b7 ,program income ,program income generated from any amount paid to a protection and advocacy system for a fiscal year shall-- 7,a7 remain available to the protection and advocacy system for #e additional fiscal years after the year in which such amount was paid to the protection and advocacy system and be considered an addition to the grant2 and 7,b7 only be used to improve the awareness of individuals with disabilities about the accessibility of assistive technology and assist such individuals in the acquisition1 utilization1 or maintenance of assistive technology devices or assistive technology services4 7e7 ,report to secretary ,a protection and advocacy system that receives a grant under this section shall annually prepare and submit to the ,secretary a report that contains documentation of the progress of the protection and advocacy system in-- 7#a7 conducting consumer-responsive activities1 including activities that will lead to increased access for individuals with disabilities to funding for assistive technology devices and assistive technology services2 7#b7 engaging in informal advocacy to assist in securing assistive technology devices and assistive technology services for individuals with disabilities2 7#c7 engaging in formal representation for individuals with disabilities to secure systems change1 and in advocacy activities to secure assistive technology devices and assistive technology services for individuals with disabilities2 7#d7 developing and implementing strategies to enhance the long-term abilities of individuals with disabilities and their family members1 guardians1 advocates1 and authorized representatives to advocate the provision of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services to which the individuals with disabilities are entitled under law other than this ,act2 7#e7 coordinating activities with protection and advocacy services funded through sources other than this ,act1 and coordinating activities with the capacity building and advocacy activities carried out by the lead agency2 and 7#f7 effectively allocating funds made available under this section to improve the awareness of individuals with disabilities about the accessibility of assistive technology and assist such individuals in the acquisition1 utilization1 or maintenance of assistive technology devices or assistive technology services4 7f7 ,reports and updates to state agencies ,a protection and advocacy system that receives a grant under this section shall prepare and submit to the lead agency of the ,state designated under section #d7;c77#a7 the report described in subsection 7e7 and quarterly updates concerning the activities described in such subsection4 7g7 ,coordination ,on making a grant under this section to a protection and advocacy system in a ,state1 the ,secretary shall solicit and consider the opinions of the lead agency of the ,state with respect to efforts at coordination of activities1 collaboration1 and promoting outcomes between the lead agency and the protection and advocacy system that receives the grant under this section4 #f4 ,technical assistance and data collection support 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,qualified data collection and reporting entity ,the term qualified data collection and reporting entity means an entity with demonstrated expertise in data collection and reporting as described in section #d7;f77#b77;,b71 in order to-- 7,a7 provide recipients of grants under this ,act with instruction and technical assistance2 and 7,b7 assist such recipients with data collection and data requirements4 7#b7 ,qualified protection and advocacy system technical assistance provider ,the term qualified protection and advocacy system technical assistance provider means an entity that has experience in-- 7,a7 working with protection and advocacy systems established in accordance with section #adc of the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejdc72 and 7,b7 providing technical assistance to protection and advocacy agencies4 7#c7 ,qualified technical assistance provider ,the term qualified technical assistance provider means an entity with demonstrated expertise in assistive technology and that has 7directly or through grant or contract7-- 7,a7 experience and expertise in administering programs1 including developing1 implementing1 and administering all of the activities described in section #d7;e72 and 7,b7 documented experience in and knowledge about-- 7i7 assistive technology device loan and demonstration2 7ii7 assistive technology device reuse2 7iii7 financial loans and microlending1 including the activities of alternative financing programs for assistive technology2 and 7iv7 ,state leadership activities4 7b7 ,technical assistance and data collection support authorized 7#a7 ,support for assistive technology educational activities and technical assistance ,from amounts made available under section #i7;b77#a71 the ,secretary shall award1 on a competitive basis1 grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements-- 7,a7 to qualified technical assistance providers to support activities described in subsection 7d77#a7 for ,states receiving grants under section #d2 and 7,b7 to qualified protection and advocacy system technical assistance providers to support activities described in subsection 7d77#a7 for protection and advocacy systems receiving grants under section #e4 7#b7 ,support for data collection and reporting assistance ,from amounts made available under section #i7;b77#a71 the ,secretary shall award1 on a competitive basis1 grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements-- 7,a7 to qualified data collection and reporting entities1 to enable the qualified data collection and reporting entities to carry out the activities described in subsection 7d77#b7 for ,states receiving grants under section #d2 and 7,b7 to qualified protection and advocacy system technical assistance providers1 to enable the providers to carry out the activities described in subsection 7d77#b7 for protection and advocacy systems receiving grants under section #e4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section1 an entity shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing the following information3 7,a7 ,a description of the activities such entity will carry out with the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,a description of the expertise such entity has to carry out such activities4 7,c7 ,in the case of an entity applying to receive a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under subsection 7b77#a71 a description of such entity's plan for complying with the requirements described in subsection 7d77#a77;,b74 7,d7 ,a description of such entity's plan to comply with all relevant ,state and ,federal laws1 regulations1 and policies with respect to data privacy and security4 7,e7 ,such other information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,input ,in developing grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider the input of the recipients of grants under sections #d and #e and other individuals the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 especially-- 7,a7 individuals with disabilities who use assistive technology and understand the barriers to the acquisition of such technology and assistive technology services2 7,b7 family members1 guardians1 advocates1 and authorized representatives of such individuals2 7,c7 relevant employees from ,federal departments and agencies1 other than the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services2 7,d7 representatives of businesses2 and 7,e7 venders and public and private researchers and developers4 7d7 ,authorized activities 7#a7 ,use of funds for assistive technology technical assistance 7,a7 ,technical assistance efforts ,a qualified technical assistance provider or qualified protection and advocacy system technical assistance provider receiving a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under subsection 7b77#a7 shall support a technical assistance program for ,states or protection and advocacy systems receiving a grant under section #d or #e1 respectively1 that-- 7i7 addresses ,state-specific information requests concerning assistive technology from entities funded under this ,act and public entities not funded under this ,act1 including-- 7,i7 effective approaches to ,federal-,state coordination of programs for individuals with disabilities related to improving funding for or access to assistive technology devices and assistive technology services for individuals with disabilities2 7,,ii7 model ,state and local laws1 regulations1 policies1 practices1 procedures1 and organizational structures1 that facilitate1 and overcome barriers to1 funding for1 and access to1 assistive technology devices and assistive technology services2 7,,iii7 effective approaches to developing1 implementing1 evaluating1 and sustaining activities described in section #d or #e1 as the case may be1 and related to improving acquisition and access to assistive technology devices and assistive technology services for individuals with disabilities1 and requests for assistance in developing corrective action plans2 7,,iv7 policies1 practices1 procedures1 regulations1 or judicial decisions related to access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services for individuals with disabilities2 7,v7 effective approaches to the development of consumer-controlled systems that increase access to1 funding for1 and awareness of1 assistive technology devices and assistive technology services2 and 7,,vi7 other requests for information and technical assistance from entities funded under this ,act2 and 7ii7 in the case of a program that will serve ,states receiving grants under section #d-- 7,i7 assists targeted individuals and entities by disseminating information and responding to requests relating to assistive technology by providing referrals to recipients of grants under section #d or other public or private resources2 and 7,,ii7 provides ,state-specific1 regional1 and national technical assistance concerning assistive technology to entities funded under this ,act1 and public and private entities not funded under this ,act1 including-- 7aa7 annually providing a forum for exchanging information concerning1 and promoting program and policy improvements in1 required activities of the ,state assistive technology programs2 7bb7 facilitating onsite and electronic information sharing using state-of-the-art internet technologies such as real-time online discussions1 multipoint video conferencing1 and web-based audio or video broadcasts1 on emerging topics that affect ,state assistive technology programs2 7cc7 convening experts from ,state assistive technology programs to discuss and make recommendations with regard to national emerging issues of importance to individuals with assistive technology needs2 7dd7 sharing best practice and evidence-based practices among ,state assistive technology programs2 7ee7 developing or maintaining an accessible1 national1 and public website that includes information1 tools1 and resources on assistive technology devices and assistive technology services and links to ,state assistive technology programs1 appropriate ,federal departments and agencies1 and private resources2 7ff7 developing a resource that connects individuals from a ,state with the ,state assistive technology program in their ,state2 7gg7 providing access to experts in the ,state-level activities described in section #d7;e77#b7 through site visits1 teleconferences1 and other means1 to ensure access to information for entities that are carrying out new programs or programs that are not making progress in achieving the objectives of the programs2 and 7hh7 supporting and coordinating activities designed to reduce the financial costs of purchasing assistive technology for the activities described in section #d7;e71 and reducing duplication of activities among ,state assistive technology programs4 7,b7 ,collaboration ,in developing and providing technical assistance under this paragraph1 a qualified technical assistance provider or qualified protection and advocacy system technical assistance provider receiving a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under subsection 7b77#a7 shall-- 7i7 collaborate with-- 7,i7 organizations representing individuals with disabilities2 7,,ii7 national organizations representing ,state assistive technology programs2 7,,iii7 organizations representing ,state officials and agencies engaged in the delivery of assistive technology2 7,,iv7 other qualified protection and advocacy system technical assistance providers and qualified technical assistance providers2 7,v7 providers of ,state financing activities1 including alternative financing programs for assistive technology2 7,,vi7 providers of device loans1 device demonstrations1 and device reutilization2 and 7,,vii7 any other organizations determined appropriate by the provider or the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 in the case of a qualified technical assistance provider1 include activities identified as priorities by ,state advisory councils and lead agencies and implementing entities for grants under section #d4 7#b7 ,use of funds for assistive technology data collection and reporting assistance ,a qualified data collection and reporting entity or a qualified protection and advocacy system technical assistance provider receiving a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under subsection 7b77#b7 shall assist ,states or protection and advocacy systems receiving a grant under section #d or #e1 respectively1 to develop and implement effective and accessible data collection and reporting systems that-- 7,a7 focus on quantitative and qualitative data elements2 7,b7 help measure the impact of the activities to individuals who need assistive technology2 7,c7 in the case of systems that will serve ,states receiving grants under section #d-- 7i7 measure the outcomes of all activities described in section #d7;e7 and the progress of the ,states toward achieving the measurable goals described in section #d7;d77#c77;,c72 and 7ii7 provide ,states with the necessary information required under this ,act or by the ,secretary for reports described in section #d7;f77#b72 and 7,d7 are in full compliance with all relevant ,state and ,federal laws1 regulations1 and policies with respect to data privacy and security4 #g4 ,projects of national significance 7a7 ,definition of project of national significance ,in this section1 the term project of national significance-- 7#a7 means a project that-- 7,a7 increases access to1 and acquisition of1 assistive technology2 and 7,b7 creates opportunities for individuals with disabilities to directly and fully contribute to1 and participate in1 all facets of education1 employment1 community living1 and recreational activities2 and 7#b7 may-- 7,a7 develop and expand partnerships between ,state ,medicaid agencies and recipients of grants under section #d to reutilize durable medical equipment2 7,b7 increase collaboration between the recipients of grants under section #d and ,states receiving grants under the ,money ,follows the ,person ,rebalancing ,demonstration under section #fjga of the ,deficit ,reduction ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a note72 7,c7 increase collaboration between recipients of grants under section #d and area agencies on aging1 as such term is defined in section #ajb of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb71 which may include collaboration on emergency preparedness1 safety equipment1 or assistive technology toolkits2 7,d7 provide aid to assist youth with disabilities to transition from school to adult life1 especially in-- 7i7 finding employment and postsecondary education opportunities2 and 7ii7 upgrading and changing any assistive technology devices that may be needed as a youth matures2 7,e7 increase access to and acquisition of assistive technology addressing the needs of aging individuals and aging caregivers in the community2 7,f7 increase effective and efficient use of assistive technology as part of early intervention for infants and toddlers with disabilities from birth to age #c2 7,g7 increase awareness of and access to the ,disability ,funds-,financial ,assistance funding provided by the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund that supports acquisition of assistive technology2 and 7,h7 increase awareness of and access to assistive technology1 such as through models described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv7 of section #d7;e77#b77;,a77iii7 and other ,federally funded disability programs4 7b7 ,projects authorized ,if funds are available pursuant to section #i7;c7 to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary may award1 on a competitive basis1 grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements to public or private nonprofit entities to enable the entities to carry out projects of national significance4 7c7 ,application ,a public or private nonprofit entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing a description of the project of national significance the entity proposes to carry out under this section4 7d7 ,award preference ,for each grant award period1 the ,secretary may give preference for #a or more categories of projects of national significance described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,h7 of subsection 7a77#b74 7e7 ,minimum funding level required ,the ,secretary may only award grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section if the amount made available under section #i to carry out sections #d1 #e1 and #f is equal to or greater than #di1jjj1jjj4 #h4 ,administrative provisions 7a7 ,general administration 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,administrator of the ,administration for ,community ,living of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services 7referred to in this section as the ,administrator7 shall be responsible for the administration of this ,act4 7#b7 ,collaboration ,the ,administrator shall consult with the ,office of ,special ,education ,programs of the ,department of ,education1 the ,rehabilitation ,services ,administration of the ,department of ,education1 the ,office of ,disability ,employment ,policy of the ,department of ,labor1 and other appropriate ,federal entities in the administration of this ,act4 7#c7 ,administration 7,a7 ,in general ,in administering this ,act1 the ,administrator shall ensure that programs funded under this ,act will address-- 7i7 the needs of individuals with all types of disabilities and across the lifespan2 and 7ii7 the use of assistive technology in all potential environments1 including employment1 education1 and community living4 7,b7 ,funding limitations ,for each fiscal year1 not more than of #a percent of the total funding appropriated for this ,act shall be used by the ,administrator to support the administration of this ,act4 7b7 ,review of participating entities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall assess the extent to which entities that receive grants under this ,act are complying with the applicable requirements of this ,act and achieving measurable goals that are consistent with the requirements of the grant programs under which the entities received the grants4 7#b7 ,provision of information ,to assist the ,secretary in carrying out the responsibilities of the ,secretary under this section1 the ,secretary may require ,states to provide relevant information1 including the information required under subsection 7d74 7c7 ,corrective action and sanctions 7#a7 ,corrective action ,if the ,secretary determines that an entity that receives a grant under this ,act fails to substantially comply with the applicable requirements of this ,act1 or to make substantial progress toward achieving the measurable goals described in subsection 7b77#a7 with respect to the grant program1 the ,secretary shall assist the entity1 through technical assistance funded under section #f or other means1 within #ij days after such determination1 to develop a corrective action plan4 7#b7 ,sanctions ,if the entity fails to develop and comply with a corrective action plan described in paragraph 7#a7 during a fiscal year1 the entity shall be subject to #a of the following corrective actions selected by the ,secretary3 7,a7 ,partial or complete termination of funding under the grant program1 until the entity develops and complies with such a plan4 7,b7 ,ineligibility to participate in the grant program in the following fiscal year4 7,c7 ,reduction in the amount of funding that may be used for indirect costs under section #d for the following fiscal year4 7,d7 ,required redesignation of the lead agency designated under section #d7;c77#a7 or an entity responsible for administering the grant program4 7#c7 ,appeals procedures ,the ,secretary shall establish appeals procedures for entities that are determined to be in noncompliance with the applicable requirements of this ,act1 or have not made substantial progress toward achieving the measurable goals described in subsection 7b77#a74 7#d7 ,secretarial action ,as part of the annual report required under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall describe each such action taken under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 and the outcomes of each such action4 7#e7 ,public notification ,not later than #cj days after taking an action under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 the ,secretary shall notify the public1 by posting on an easily accessible portion of the internet website of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 notification of each action taken by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b74 ,as a part of such notification1 the ,secretary shall describe each such action taken under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 and the outcomes of each such action4 7d7 ,annual report to congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ca of each year1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to the ,president1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the activities funded under this ,act to improve the access of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services to individuals with disabilities4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a compilation and summary of the information provided by the ,states in annual progress reports submitted under section #d7;f72 and 7,b7 a summary of the ,state applications described in section #d7;d7 and an analysis of the progress of the ,states in meeting the measurable goals established in ,state applications under section #d7;d77#c77;,c74 7e7 ,construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the enforcement authority of the ,secretary1 another ,federal officer1 or a court under any other applicable law4 7f7 ,effect on other assistance ,this ,act may not be construed as authorizing a ,federal or ,state agency to reduce medical or other assistance available1 or to alter eligibility for a benefit or service1 under any other ,federal law4 #i4 ,authorization of appropriations2 reservations and distribution of funds 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act-- 7#a7 #dd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#b7 #de1ihj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7#c7 #dh1jdi1ajj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#d7 #ej1baa1caj for fiscal year #bjbf2 and 7#e7 #eb1dgj1hai for fiscal year #bjbg4 7b7 ,reservations and distribution of funds ,subject to subsection 7c71 for each fiscal year for which funds are made available under subsection 7a7 to carry out this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 reserve an amount equal to #c percent of the funds made available for each such fiscal year to carry out paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #f7;b72 and 7#b7 from the amounts remaining after making the reservation under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 use #he4e percent of such amounts to carry out section #d2 and 7,b7 use #ad4e percent of such amounts to carry out section #e4 7c7 ,limit for projects of national significance ,for any fiscal year for which the amount made available under subsection 7a7 exceeds #di1jjj1jjj the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 reserve for section #g1 an amount of such available funds that does not exceed the lesser of-- 7,a7 the excess amount made available2 or 7,b7 #b1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 make the reservation under paragraph 7#a7 before carrying out subsection 7b74 4 #edjc4 ,effective date ,this title1 and the amendments made by this title1 shall take effect on the day that is #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,,lv ,foreign affairs matters ,title ,,lv--,foreign affairs matters ,subtitle ,a--,taiwan ,enhanced ,resilience ,act ,sec4 #eeja4 ,short title4 ,part #a--;,implementation of an ,enhanced ,defense ,partnership ,between the ,united ,states and ,taiwan ,sec4 #eejb4 ,modernizing ,taiwan's security capabilities to deter and1 if necessary1 defeat aggression by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #eejc4 ,increase in annual regional contingency stockpile additions and support for ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #eejd4 ,international military education and training cooperation with ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #eeje4 ,additional authorities to support ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #eejf4 ,multi-year plan to fulfill defensive requirements of military forces of ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #eejg4 ,fast-tracking sales to ,taiwan under ,foreign ,military ,sales program4 ,sec4 #eejh4 ,arms exports delivery solutions for ,taiwan and ,united ,states allies in the ,indo-,pacific4 ,sec4 #eeji4 ,assessment of ,taiwan's needs for civilian defense and resilience4 ,sec4 #eeaj4 ,annual report on ,taiwan defensive military capabilities and intelligence support4 ,sec4 #eeaa4 ,findings and statement of policy4 ,sec4 #eeab4 ,sense of ,congress on ,taiwan defense relations4 ,part #b--;,countering ,people's ,republic of ,china's ,coercion and ,influence ,campaigns ,sec4 #eeac4 ,strategy to respond to influence and information operations targeting ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #eead4 ,task force to counter economic coercion by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #eeae4 ,china censorship monitor and action group4 ,part #c--;,inclusion of ,taiwan in ,international ,organizations ,sec4 #eeaf4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #eeag4 ,sense of ,congress on ,taiwan's meaningful participation in the international community4 ,sec4 #eeah4 ,strategy to support ,taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations4 ,sec4 #eeai4 ,meaningful participation of ,taiwan in the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization4 ,part #d--,miscellaneous ,provisions ,sec4 #eebj4 ,report on ,taiwan ,travel ,act4 ,sec4 #eeba4 ,amendments to the ,taiwan ,allies ,international ,protection and ,enhancement ,initiative 7,taipei7 ,act of #bjai4 ,sec4 #eebb4 ,report on role of ,people's ,republic of ,china's nuclear threat in escalation dynamics4 ,sec4 #eebc4 ,report analyzing the impact of ,russia's war against ,ukraine on the objectives of the ,people's ,republic of ,china with respect to ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #eebd4 ,expanding ,united ,states-,taiwan development cooperation4 ,sec4 #eebe4 ,sense of congress on expanding ,united ,states economic relations with ,taiwan4 ,part #e--,supporting ,united ,states ,educational and ,exchange ,programs with ,taiwan ,sec4 #eebf4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #eebg4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #eebh4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #eebi4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #eecj4 ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #eeca4 ,reports and audits4 ,sec4 #eecb4 ,taiwan fellows on detail from government service4 ,sec4 #eecc4 ,funding4 ,sec4 #eecd4 ,study and report4 ,sec4 #eece4 ,supporting ,united ,states educational and exchange programs with ,taiwan4 ,part #f--,united ,states-,taiwan ,public ,health ,protection ,sec4 #eecf4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #eecg4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #eech4 ,study on an infectious disease monitoring center4 ,part #g--,rules of ,construction ,sec4 #eeci4 ,rule of construction4 ,sec4 #eedj4 ,rule of construction regarding the use of military force4 ,subtitle ,b--,united ,states-,ecuador ,partnership ,act of #bjbb ,sec4 #eeda4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #eedb4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #eedc4 ,facilitating economic and commercial ties4 ,sec4 #eedd4 ,promoting inclusive economic development4 ,sec4 #eede4 ,combating illicit economies1 corruption1 and negative foreign influence4 ,sec4 #eedf4 ,strengthening democratic governance4 ,sec4 #eedg4 ,fostering conservation and stewardship4 ,sec4 #eedh4 ,authorization to transfer excess ,coast ,guard vessels4 ,sec4 #eedi4 ,reporting requirements4 ,sec4 #eeej4 ,sunset4 ,subtitle ,c--,,fentanyl ,results ,act ,sec4 #eeea4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #eeeb4 ,prioritization of efforts of the ,department of ,state to combat international trafficking in covered synthetic drugs4 ,sec4 #eeec4 ,program to provide assistance to build the capacity of foreign law enforcement agencies with respect to covered synthetic drugs4 ,sec4 #eeed4 ,exchange program on demand reduction matters relating to illicit use of covered synthetic drugs4 ,sec4 #eeee4 ,amendments to international narcotics control program4 ,sec4 #eeef4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #eeeg4 ,rule of construction4 ,sec4 #eeeh4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,d--,international ,pandemic ,preparedness ,sec4 #eeei4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #eefj4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #eefa4 ,enhancing the ,united ,states' international response to pandemics4 ,sec4 #eefb4 ,international pandemic prevention and preparedness4 ,sec4 #eefc4 ,financial ,intermediary ,fund for ,pandemic ,prevention1 ,preparedness1 and ,response4 ,sec4 #eefd4 ,general provisions4 ,sec4 #eefe4 ,sunset4 ,sec4 #eeff4 ,rule of construction4 ,subtitle ,e--,burma ,act of #bjbb ,sec4 #eefg4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #eefh4 ,definitions4 ,part #a--,matters relating to the conflict in ,burma ,sec4 #eefi4 ,statement of policy4 ,part #b--,sanctions and policy coordination with respect to ,burma ,sec4 #eegj4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #eega4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to human rights abuses and perpetration of a coup in ,burma4 ,sec4 #eegb4 ,sanctions and policy coordination for ,burma4 ,sec4 #eegc4 ,support for greater ,united ,nations action with respect to ,burma4 ,sec4 #eegd4 ,sunset4 ,part #c--;,authorizations of appropriations for assistance for ,burma ,sec4 #eege4 ,general authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #eegf4 ,limitations4 ,sec4 #eegg4 ,appropriate congressional committees defined4 ,part #d--;,efforts against human rights abuses ,sec4 #eegh4 ,authorization to provide technical assistance for efforts against human rights abuses4 ,part #e--,sanctions exception relating to importation of goods ,sec4 #eegi4 ,sanctions exception relating to importation of goods4 ,subtitle ,f--,promotion of freedom of information and countering of censorship and surveillance in ,north ,korea ,sec4 #eehj4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #eeha4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #eehb4 ,statement of policy4 ,sec4 #eehc4 ,united ,states strategy to combat ,north ,korea's repressive information environment4 ,sec4 #eehd4 ,promoting freedom of information and countering censorship and surveillance in ,north ,korea4 ,subtitle ,g--,other matters ,sec4 #eehe4 ,congressional notification for rewards paid using cryptocurrencies4 ,sec4 #eehf4 ,secure access to sanitation facilities for women and girls4 ,sec4 #eehg4 ,reauthorization of the ,tropical ,forest and ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #aiih4 ,sec4 #eehh4 ,global ,food ,security ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbb4 ,sec4 #eehi4 ,extension and modification of certain export controls4 ,sec4 #eeij4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to the sale1 supply1 or transfer of gold to or from ,russia4 ,sec4 #eeia4 ,renegotiation of ,compacts of ,free ,association4 ,sec4 #eeib4 ,secretary of ,state assistance for prisoners in ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 ,sec4 #eeic4 ,iran ,nuclear ,weapons ,capability and ,terrorism ,monitoring ,act of #bjbb4 ,subtitle ,h--,reports ,sec4 #eeid4 ,modification to peacekeeping operations report4 ,sec4 #eeie4 ,report on ,indo-,pacific region4 ,sec4 #eeif4 ,report on humanitarian situation and food security in ,lebanon4 ,sec4 #eeig4 ,statement of policy and report on engaging with ,niger4 ,sec4 #eeih4 ,report on bilateral security and law enforcement cooperation with ,mexico4 ,sec4 #eeii4 ,report on ,chinese support to ,russia with respect to its unprovoked invasion of and full-scale war against ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #eeii;,a4 ,feasibility study on ,united ,states support for and participation in the international counterterrorism academy in ,cte d',ivoire4 ,sec4 #eeii;,b4 ,consultations on reuniting ,korean ,americans with family members in ,north ,korea4 ,subtitle ,i--,sense of ,congress provisions ,sec4 #eeii;,c4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the status of ,china4 ,sec4 #eeii;,d4 ,sense of ,congress regarding ,israel4 ,sec4 #eeii;,e4 ,sense of ,congress relating to the ,,nato ,parliamentary ,assembly4 ,sec4 #eeii;,f4 ,condemning detention and indictment of ,russian opposition leader ,vladimir ,vladimirovich ,kara-,murza4 ,sec4 #eeii;,g4 ,sense of ,congress regarding development of nuclear weapons by ,iran4 ,a ,taiwan ,enhanced ,resilience ,act #eeja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,taiwan ,enhanced ,resilience ,act4 #a ,implementation of an ,enhanced ,defense ,partnership ,between the ,united ,states and ,taiwan #eejb4 ,modernizing ,taiwan's security capabilities to deter and1 if necessary1 defeat aggression by the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7#d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#e7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#f7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,taiwan security programs ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall use the authorities under this section to strengthen the ,united ,states-,taiwan defense relationship1 and to support the acceleration of the modernization of ,taiwan's defense capabilities1 consistent with the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7,public ,law #if-h74 7c7 ,purpose ,in addition to the purposes otherwise authorized for ,foreign ,military ,financing programs under the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq471 a purpose of the ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program should be to provide assistance1 including equipment1 training1 and other support1 to build the civilian and defensive military capabilities of ,taiwan-- 7#a7 to accelerate the modernization of capabilities that will enable ,taiwan to delay1 degrade1 and deny attempts by ,people's ,liberation ,army forces-- 7,a7 to conduct coercive or grey zone activities2 7,b7 to blockade ,taiwan2 or 7,c7 to secure a lodgment on any islands administered by ,taiwan and expand or otherwise use such lodgment to seize control of a population center or other key territory in ,taiwan2 and 7#b7 to prevent the ,people's ,republic of ,china from decapitating1 seizing control of1 or otherwise neutralizing or rendering ineffective ,taiwan's civilian and defense leadership4 7d7 ,regional contingency stockpile ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subsection 7h71 not more than #ajj1jjj1jjj may be used during each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjcb to maintain a stockpile 7if established pursuant to section #eejc7;b771 in accordance with section #ead of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;h74 7e7 ,availability of funds 7#a7 ,annual spending plan ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit a plan to the appropriate congressional committees describing how amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subsection 7h71 if made available1 would be used to achieve the purpose described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,certification 7,a7 ,in general ,amounts authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year pursuant to subsection 7h7 are authorized to be made available after the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 certifies not less than annually to the appropriate committees of ,congress that ,taiwan has increased its defense spending relative to ,taiwan's defense spending in its prior fiscal year1 which includes support for an asymmetric strategy1 excepting accounts in ,taiwan's defense budget related to personnel expenditures1 7other than military training and education and any funding related to the ,all-,out ,defense ,mobilization ,agency74 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,state may waive the certification requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that for any given year-- 7i7 ,taiwan is unable to increase its defense spending relative to its defense spending in its prior fiscal year due to severe hardship2 and 7ii7 making available the amounts authorized under subparagraph 7,a7 is in the national interests of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,remaining funds ,amounts authorized to be appropriated for a fiscal year pursuant to subsection 7h7 that are not obligated and expended during such fiscal year shall be added to the amount that may be used for ,foreign ,military ,financing to ,taiwan in the subsequent fiscal year4 7f7 ,annual report on advancing the defense of ,taiwan 7#a7 ,initial report ,concurrently with the first certification required under subsection 7e77#b71 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense shall jointly submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes steps taken to enhance the ,united ,states-,taiwan defense relationship and ,taiwan's modernization of its defense capabilities4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the commitment of ,taiwan to implement a military strategy that will deter and1 if necessary1 defeat military aggression by the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including the steps that ,taiwan has taken and the steps that ,taiwan has not taken towards such implementation2 7,b7 an assessment of the efforts of ,taiwan to acquire and employ within its forces counterintervention capabilities1 including-- 7i7 long-range precision fires2 7ii7 integrated air and missile defense systems2 7iii7 anti-ship cruise missiles2 7iv7 land-attack cruise missiles2 7v7 coastal defense2 7vi7 anti-armor2 7vii7 undersea warfare1 including manned and unmanned systems2 7viii7 survivable swarming maritime assets2 7ix7 manned and unmanned aerial systems2 7x7 mining and countermining capabilities2 7xi7 intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance capabilities2 7xii7 command and control systems2 7xiii7 defensive cybersecurity capabilities2 and 7xiv7 any other defense capabilities that the ,united ,states determines1 including jointly with ,taiwan1 are crucial to the defense of ,taiwan1 consistent with the joint consultative mechanism with ,taiwan created pursuant to section #eejf2 7,c7 an evaluation of the balance between conventional and counter intervention capabilities in the defense force of ,taiwan as of the date on which the report is submitted2 7,d7 an assessment of steps taken by ,taiwan to enhance the overall readiness of its defense forces1 including-- 7i7 the extent to which ,taiwan is requiring and providing regular and relevant training to such forces2 7ii7 the extent to which such training is realistic to the security environment that ,taiwan faces2 and 7iii7 the sufficiency of the financial and budgetary resources ,taiwan is putting toward readiness of such forces2 7,e7 an assessment of steps taken by ,taiwan to ensure that the ,taiwan's reserve forces and ,all-,out ,defense ,mobilization ,agency can recruit1 train1 equip1 and mobilize its forces2 7,f7 an evaluation of-- 7i7 the severity of manpower shortages in the military of ,taiwan1 including in the reserve forces2 7ii7 the impact of such shortages in the event of a conflict scenario2 and 7iii7 the efforts made by ,taiwan to address such shortages2 7,g7 an assessment of the efforts made by ,taiwan to boost its civilian defenses1 including any informational campaigns to raise awareness among the population of ,taiwan of the risks ,taiwan faces2 7,h7 an assessment of the efforts made by ,taiwan to secure its critical infrastructure1 including in transportation1 telecommunications networks1 satellite communications1 and energy2 7,i7 an assessment of the efforts made by ,taiwan to enhance its cybersecurity1 including the security and survivability of official civilian and military networks2 7,j7 an assessment of the efforts made by ,taiwan to improve the image and prestige of its defense forces among the population of ,taiwan2 7,k7 an assessment of any significant gaps in any of the matters described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,j7 with respect to which the ,united ,states assesses that additional action is needed2 7,l7 a description of cooperative efforts between the ,united ,states and ,taiwan on the matters described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,k72 and 7,m7 a description of any challenge in ,taiwan to-- 7i7 implement the matters described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,j72 or 7ii7 ,united ,states support or engagement with regard to such matters4 7#c7 ,subsequent reports ,concurrently with subsequent certifications required under subsection 7e77#b71 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense shall jointly submit updates to the initial report required under paragraph 7#a7 that provides a description of changes and developments that occurred in the prior year4 7#d7 ,form ,the reports required under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 shall be submitted in an unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7#e7 ,sharing of summary ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense shall jointly share any unclassified portions of the reports1 pursuant to paragraph 7#d71 with ,taiwan1 as appropriate4 7g7 ,foreign military financing loan and loan guarantee authority 7#a7 ,direct loans 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #bc7;c77#a7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfc71 during fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to make direct loans available for ,taiwan pursuant to section #bc of such ,act4 7,b7 ,maximum obligations ,gross obligations for the principal amounts of loans authorized under subparagraph 7,a7 may not exceed #b1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,source of funds 7i7 ,defined term ,in this subparagraph1 the term cost-- 7,i7 has the meaning given such term in section #ejb7e7 of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a7#e772 7,,ii7 shall include the cost of modifying a loan authorized under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,,iii7 may include the costs of selling1 reducing1 or cancelling any amounts owed to the ,united ,states or to any agency of the ,united ,states4 7ii7 ,in general ,amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subsection 7g7 may be made available to pay for the cost of loans authorized under subparagraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,fees authorized 7i7 ,in general ,the ,government of the ,united ,states may charge processing and origination fees for a loan made pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 not to exceed the cost to the ,government of making such loan1 which shall be collected from borrowers through a financing account 7as defined in section #ejb7g7 of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a7#g774 7ii7 ,limitation on fee payments ,amounts made available under any appropriations ,act for any fiscal year may not be used to pay any fees associated with a loan authorized under subparagraph 7,a74 7,e7 ,repayment ,loans made pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall be repaid not later than #ab years after the loan is received by the borrower1 including a grace period of not more than #a year on repayment of principal4 7,f7 ,interest 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #bc7;c77#a7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfc7;c77#a771 interest for loans made pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 may be charged at a rate determined by the ,secretary of ,state1 except that such rate may not be less than the prevailing interest rate on marketable ,treasury securities of similar maturity4 7ii7 ,treatment of loan amounts used to pay interest ,amounts made available under this paragraph for interest costs shall not be considered assistance for the purposes of any statutory limitation on assistance to a country4 7#b7 ,loan guarantees 7,a7 ,in general ,amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subsection 7g7 may be made available for the costs of loan guarantees for ,taiwan under section #bd of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfd7 for ,taiwan to subsidize gross obligations for the principal amount of commercial loans and total loan principal1 any part of which may be guaranteed1 not to exceed #b1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,maximum amounts ,a loan guarantee authorized under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 may not guarantee a loan that exceeds #b1jjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 may not exceed #hj percent of the loan principal with respect to any single borrower4 7,c7 ,subordination ,any loan guaranteed pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 may not be subordinated to-- 7i7 another debt contracted by the borrower2 or 7ii7 any other claims against the borrower in the case of default4 7,d7 ,repayment ,repayment in ,united ,states dollars of any loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be required not later than #ab years after the loan agreement is signed4 7,e7 ,fees ,notwithstanding section #bd of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfd71 the ,government of the ,united ,states may charge processing and origination fees for a loan guarantee authorized under subparagraph 7,a71 not to exceed the cost to the ,government of such loan guarantee1 which shall be collected from borrowers1 or from third parties on behalf of such borrowers1 through a financing account 7as defined in section #ejb7g7 of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a7#g774 7,f7 ,treatments of loan guarantees ,amounts made available under this paragraph for the costs of loan guarantees authorized under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not be considered assistance for the purposes of any statutory limitation on assistance to a country4 7#c7 ,notification requirement ,amounts authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection may not be expended without prior notification of the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated for ,foreign ,military ,financing1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,state for ,taiwan ,foreign ,military ,finance grant assistance up to #b1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg4 7#b7 ,training and education ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,state should use not less than #b1jjj1jjj per fiscal year for one or more blanket order ,foreign ,military ,financing training programs related to the defense needs of ,taiwan4 7#c7 ,direct commercial contracting ,the ,secretary of ,state may use amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 for the procurement of defense articles1 defense services1 or design and construction services that are not sold by the ,united ,states ,government under the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq474 7#d7 ,procurement in ,taiwan ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for ,foreign ,military ,financing and made available for ,taiwan1 not more than #ae percent of the amount made available for each fiscal year may be available for the procurement by ,taiwan in ,taiwan of defense articles and defense services1 including research and development1 as agreed by the ,united ,states and ,taiwan4 7i7 ,sunset provision ,assistance may not be provided under this section after ,september #cj1 #bjcb4 #eejc4 ,increase in annual regional contingency stockpile additions and support for ,taiwan 7a7 ,in general ,section #ead7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;h7b77#b77;,a77 is amended by striking #bjj1jjj1jjj and all that follows and inserting #ejj1jjj1jjj for any of the fiscal years #bjbc1 #bjbd1 or #bjbe44 7b7 ,establishment ,subject to section #ead of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;h71 the ,president may establish a regional contingency stockpile for ,taiwan that consists of munitions and other appropriate defense articles4 7c7 ,inclusion of ,taiwan among other allies eligible for defense articles ,chapter #b of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcaa et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ead7;c77#b7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;h7c77#b771 by inserting ,taiwan1 after ,thailand12 and 7#b7 in section #eaf7;c77#b7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;j7c77#b771 by inserting to ,taiwan1 after major non-,,nato allies on such southern and southeastern flank14 7d7 ,annual briefing ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #g years1 the ,president shall provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of ,congress regarding the status of a regional contingency stockpile established under subsection 7b74 #eejd4 ,international military education and training cooperation with ,taiwan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish or expand a comprehensive training program with ,taiwan designed to-- 7#a7 enhance interoperability and capabilities for joint operations between the ,united ,states and ,taiwan2 7#b7 enhance rapport and deepen partnership between the militaries of the ,united ,states and ,taiwan1 and foster understanding of the ,united ,states among individuals in ,taiwan2 7#c7 improve ,taiwan's defense capabilities2 and 7#d7 train future leaders of ,taiwan1 promote professional military education1 civilian control of the military1 and protection of human rights4 7b7 ,elements ,the training program required by subsection 7a7 should prioritize relevant and realistic training1 including as necessary joint ,united ,states-,taiwan contingency tabletop exercises1 war games1 full-scale military exercises1 and an enduring rotational ,united ,states military presence that assists ,taiwan in maintaining force readiness and utilizing ,united ,states defense articles and services transferred from the ,united ,states to ,taiwan4 7c7 ,authorization of participation of ,taiwan in the international military education and training program ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to provide training and education to relevant entities in ,taiwan through the ,international ,military ,education and ,training program authorized under chapter #e of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdg et seq74 #eeje4 ,additional authorities to support ,taiwan 7a7 ,drawdown authority ,section #ejf7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcah7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following paragraph3 7#c7 ,in addition to amounts already specified in this section1 the ,president may direct the drawdown of defense articles from the stocks of the ,department of ,defense1 defense services of the ,department of ,defense1 and military education and training1 of an aggregate value of not to exceed #a1jjj1jjj1jjj per fiscal year1 to be provided to ,taiwan4 4 7b7 ,emergency authority ,section #eeb7;c7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdh;a7c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,in addition to the aggregate value of #be1jjj1jjj authorized in paragraph 7#b7 of the preceding sentence1 the ,president may direct the drawdown of commodities and services from the inventory and resources of any agency of the ,united ,states ,government for the purposes of providing necessary and immediate assistance to ,taiwan of a value not to exceed #be1jjj1jjj in any fiscal year44 7c7 ,use of special defense acquisition fund ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall seek to utilize the ,special ,defense ,acquisition ,fund established under chapter #e of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgie et seq47 to expedite the procurement and delivery of defense articles and defense services for the purpose of assisting and supporting the armed forces of ,taiwan4 #eejf4 ,multi-year plan to fulfill defensive requirements of military forces of ,taiwan 7a7 ,multi-year plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall engage for the purposes of establishing a joint consultative mechanism with appropriate officials of ,taiwan to develop and implement a multi-year plan to provide for the acquisition of appropriate defensive capabilities by ,taiwan and to engage with ,taiwan in a series of combined training1 exercises1 and planning activities consistent with the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7,public ,law #if-h2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq474 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of the defensive military capability gaps and capacity shortfalls of ,taiwan that are required to-- 7,a7 allow ,taiwan to respond effectively to aggression by the ,people's ,liberation ,army or other actors from the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7,b7 advance a strategy of denial1 reduce the threat of conflict1 thwart an invasion1 and mitigate other risks to the ,united ,states and ,taiwan4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the relative priority assigned by appropriate departments and agencies of ,taiwan to include its military to address such capability gaps and capacity shortfalls4 7#c7 ,an explanation of the annual resources committed by ,taiwan to address such capability gaps and capacity shortfalls4 7#d7 ,a description and justification of the relative importance of overcoming each identified capability gap and capacity shortfall for deterring1 delaying1 or defeating military aggression by the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7#e7 ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 the capability gaps and capacity shortfalls that could be addressed in a sufficient and timely manner by ,taiwan2 and 7,b7 the capability gaps and capacity shortfalls that are unlikely to be addressed in a sufficient and timely manner solely by ,taiwan4 7#f7 ,an assessment of the capability gaps and capacity shortfalls described in paragraph 7#e77;,b7 that could be addressed in a sufficient and timely manner by-- 7,a7 the ,foreign ,military ,financing1 ,foreign ,military ,sales1 and ,direct ,commercial ,sales programs of the ,department of ,state2 7,b7 ,department of ,defense security assistance authorized by chapter #af of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 ,department of ,state training and education programs authorized by chapter #e of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdg et seq472 7,d7 section #ejf of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcah72 7,e7 the provision of excess defense articles pursuant to the requirements of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq472 or 7,f7 any other authority available to the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of ,state4 7#g7 ,a description of ,united ,states or ,taiwan engagement with other countries that could assist in addressing in a sufficient and timely manner the capability gaps and capacity shortfalls identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#h7 ,an identification of opportunities to build interoperability1 combined readiness1 joint planning capability1 and shared situational awareness between the ,united ,states1 ,taiwan1 and other foreign partners and allies1 as appropriate1 through combined training1 exercises1 and planning events1 including-- 7,a7 table-top exercises and wargames that allow operational commands to improve joint and combined planning for contingencies involving a well-equipped adversary in a counter-intervention campaign2 7,b7 joint and combined exercises that test the feasibility of counter-intervention strategies1 develop interoperability across services1 and develop the lethality and survivability of combined forces against a well-equipped adversary2 7,c7 logistics exercises that test the feasibility of expeditionary logistics in an extended campaign with a well-equipped adversary2 7,d7 service-to-service exercise programs that build functional mission skills for addressing challenges posed by a well-equipped adversary in a counter-intervention campaign2 and 7,e7 any other combined training1 exercises1 or planning with ,taiwan's military forces that the ,secretary of ,defense and ,secretary of ,state consider relevant4 7#i7 ,an identification of options for the ,united ,states to use1 to the maximum extent practicable1 existing authorities or programs to expedite military assistance to ,taiwan in the event of a crisis or conflict1 including-- 7,a7 a list of defense articles of the ,united ,states that may be transferred to ,taiwan during a crisis or conflict2 7,b7 a list of authorities that may be used to provide expedited military assistance to ,taiwan during a crisis or conflict2 7,c7 an assessment of methods that could be used to deliver such assistance to ,taiwan during a crisis or conflict1 including-- 7i7 the feasibility of employing such methods in different scenarios2 and 7ii7 recommendations for improving the ability of the ,armed ,forces to deliver such assistance to ,taiwan2 and 7,d7 an assessment of any challenges in providing such assistance to ,taiwan in the event of a crisis or conflict and recommendations for addressing such challenges4 7c7 ,recurrence ,the joint consultative mechanism required in subsection 7a7 shall convene on a recurring basis and not less than annually4 #eejg4 ,fast-tracking sales to ,taiwan under ,foreign ,military ,sales program 7a7 ,preclearance of certain foreign military sales items 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 and in conjunction with coordinating entities such as the ,national ,disclosure ,policy ,committee1 the ,arms ,transfer and ,technology ,release ,senior ,steering ,group1 and other appropriate entities1 shall compile a list of available and emerging military platforms1 technologies1 and equipment that are pre-cleared and prioritized for sale and release to ,taiwan through the ,foreign ,military ,sales program4 7#b7 ,rules of construction 7,a7 ,selection of items ,the list compiled pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall not be construed as limiting the type1 timing1 or quantity of items that may be requested by1 or sold to1 ,taiwan under the ,foreign ,military ,sales program4 7,b7 ,notifications required ,nothing in this ,act may be construed to supersede congressional notification requirements under the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et4 seq474 7b7 ,prioritized processing of foreign military sales requests from ,taiwan 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense shall prioritize and expedite the processing of requests from ,taiwan under the ,foreign ,military ,sales program1 and may not delay the processing of requests for bundling purposes4 7#b7 ,duration ,the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 shall continue until the ,secretary of ,state determines and certifies to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives that the threat to ,taiwan has significantly abated4 7c7 ,interagency policy ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense shall jointly review and update interagency policies and implementation guidance related to ,foreign ,military ,sales requests from ,taiwan1 including incorporating the preclearance provisions of this section4 #eejh4 ,arms exports delivery solutions for ,taiwan and ,united ,states allies in the ,indo-,pacific 7a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress 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 7b7 ,report required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 and annually thereafter for a period of #e years1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall transmit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report with respect to the transfer of all defense articles or defense services that have yet to be completed pursuant to the authorities provided by-- 7#a7 section #c1 #ba1 or #cf of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgec1 #bgfa1 or #bggf72 or 7#b7 section #eaf7;c77#b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;j7c77#b774 7c7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a list of all approved transfers of defense articles and services authorized by ,congress pursuant to sections #be and #cf of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfe1 #bggf7 with a total value of #be1jjj1jjj or more1 to ,taiwan1 ,japan1 ,south ,korea1 ,australia1 the ,philippines1 ,thailand1 or ,new ,zealand1 that have not been fully delivered by the start of the fiscal year in which the report is being submitted4 7#b7 ,the estimated start and end dates of delivery for each approved and incomplete transfer listed pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 including additional details and dates for any transfers that involve multiple tranches of deliveries4 7#c7 ,with respect to each approved and incomplete transfer listed pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 a detailed description of-- 7,a7 any changes in the delivery dates of defense articles or services relative to the dates anticipated at the time of congressional approval of the transfer1 including specific reasons for any delays related to the ,united ,states ,government1 defense suppliers1 or a foreign partner2 7,b7 the feasibility and advisability of providing the partner subject to such delayed delivery with an interim capability or solution1 including drawing from ,united ,states stocks1 and the mechanisms under consideration for doing so as well as any challenges to implementing such a capability or solution2 7,c7 authorities1 appropriations1 or waiver requests that ,congress could provide to improve delivery timelines or authorize the provision of interim capabilities or solutions identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,d7 a description of which countries are ahead of ,taiwan for delivery of each item listed pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,a description of ongoing interagency efforts to support attainment of operational capability of the corresponding defense articles and services once delivered1 including advance training with ,united ,states or armed forces of partner countries on the systems to be received4 ,the description of any such training shall also include an identification of the training implementer4 7#e7 ,if a transfer listed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 has been terminated prior to the date of the submission of the report for any reason-- 7,a7 the case information for such transfer1 including the date of congressional notification1 delivery date of the ,letter of ,offer and ,acceptance 7,,loa71 final signature of the ,,loa1 and information pertaining to delays in delivering ,l,o,as for signature2 7,b7 a description of the reasons for which the transfer is no longer in effect2 and 7,c7 the impact this termination will have on the intended end-user and the consequent implications for regional security1 including the impact on deterrence of military action by countries hostile to the ,united ,states1 the military balance in the ,taiwan ,strait1 and other factors4 7#f7 ,a separate description of the actions the ,united ,states is taking to expedite and prioritize deliveries of defense articles and services to ,taiwan1 including-- 7,a7 a description of what actions the ,department of ,state and the ,department of ,defense have taken or are planning to take to prioritize ,taiwan's ,foreign ,military ,sales cases2 7,b7 current procedures or mechanisms for determining that a ,foreign ,military ,sales case for ,taiwan should be prioritized above a sale to another country of the same or similar item2 and 7,c7 whether the ,united ,states intends to divert defense articles from ,united ,states stocks to provide an interim capability or solution with respect to any delayed deliveries to ,taiwan and the plan1 if applicable1 to replenish any such diverted stocks4 7#g7 ,a description of other actions already undertaken by or currently under consideration by the ,department of ,state and the ,department of ,defense to improve delivery timelines for the transfers listed pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #eeji4 ,assessment of ,taiwan's needs for civilian defense and resilience 7a7 ,assessment required ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit a written assessment1 with a classified annex1 of ,taiwan's needs in the areas of civilian defense and resilience to-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and ,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 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the assessment required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 analyze the potential role of ,taiwan's public and civilian assets in defending against various scenarios for foreign militaries to coerce or conduct military aggression against ,taiwan2 7#b7 carefully analyze ,taiwan's needs for enhancing its defensive capabilities through the support of civilians and civilian sectors1 including-- 7,a7 greater utilization of ,taiwan's high tech labor force2 7,b7 the creation of clear structures and logistics support for civilian defense role allocation2 7,c7 recruitment and skills training for ,taiwan's defense and civilian sectors2 and 7,d7 other defense needs and considerations at the provincial1 city1 and neighborhood levels2 7#c7 analyze ,taiwan's needs for enhancing resiliency among its people and in key economic sectors2 7#d7 identify opportunities for ,taiwan to enhance communications at all levels to strengthen trust and understanding between the military1 other government departments1 civilian agencies and the general public1 including-- 7,a7 communications infrastructure necessary to ensure reliable communications in response to a conflict or crisis2 and 7,b7 a plan to effectively communicate to the general public in response to a conflict or crisis2 7#e7 identify the areas and means through which the ,united ,states could provide training1 exercises1 and assistance at all levels to support the needs discovered through the assessment and fill any critical gaps where capacity falls short of such needs2 and 7#f7 review existing ,united ,states ,government and non-,united ,states ,government programmatic and funding modalities that are meant to support ,taiwan's civilian defense professionals in pursuing professional development1 educational1 and cultural exchanges in the ,united ,states1 including-- 7,a7 opportunities through ,department of ,state-supported programs1 such as the ,international ,visitor ,leaders ,program2 7,b7 opportunities offered through non-governmental institutions1 such as think tanks1 to the extent the review can practicably make such an assessment2 7,c7 a description of the frequency that civilian defense professionals from ,taiwan pursue or are selected for the programs reviewed in subparagraph 7,a72 7,d7 an analysis of any funding1 policy1 administrative1 or other barriers preventing greater participation from ,taiwan's civilian defense professionals in the opportunities identified in subparagraph 7,a72 7,e7 an evaluation of the value expanding the opportunities reviewed in subparagraph 7,a7 would offer for strengthening ,taiwan's existing civilian defense community1 and for increasing the perceived value of the field for young professionals in ,taiwan2 7,f7 an assessment of options the ,united ,states ,government could take individually1 with partners in ,taiwan1 or with foreign governments or non-governmental partners1 to expand the opportunities reviewed in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,g7 a description of additional resources and authorities that may be required to execute the options described in subparagraph 7,e74 7c7 ,sharing of report ,the assessment required by subsection 7a7 shall be shared with appropriate officials of ,taiwan to facilitate cooperation1 as appropriate4 #eeaj4 ,annual report on ,taiwan defensive military capabilities and intelligence support ,section #abdh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aihh7 is amended to read as follows3 #abdh4 ,annual report on ,taiwan capabilities and intelligence support 7a7 ,in general ,through fiscal year #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall jointly perform an annual assessment1 consistent with the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7,public ,law #if-h2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb7;c771 of security matters related to ,taiwan1 including intelligence matters1 ,taiwan's defensive military capabilities1 and how defensive shortcomings or vulnerabilities of ,taiwan could be mitigated through cooperation1 modernization1 or integration4 ,at a minimum1 the assessment shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an intelligence assessment regarding-- 7,a7 conventional military and nuclear threats to ,taiwan from the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including exercises1 patrols1 and presence intended to intimidate or coerce ,taiwan2 and 7,b7 irregular warfare activities1 including influence operations1 conducted by the ,people's ,republic of ,china to interfere in or undermine the peace and stability of the ,taiwan ,strait4 7#b7 ,the current military capabilities of ,taiwan and the ability of ,taiwan to defend itself from external conventional and irregular military threats across a range of scenarios4 7#c7 ,the interoperability of current and future defensive capabilities of ,taiwan with the military capabilities of the ,united ,states and its allies and partners4 7#d7 ,the plans1 tactics1 techniques1 and procedures underpinning an effective defense strategy for ,taiwan1 including how addressing identified capability gaps and capacity shortfalls will improve the effectiveness of such strategy4 7#e7 ,a description of additional personnel1 resources1 and authorities in ,taiwan or in the ,united ,states that may be required to meet any shortcomings in the development of ,taiwan's military capabilities identified pursuant to this section4 7#f7 ,with respect to materiel capabilities and capacities the ,secretary of ,defense and ,secretary of ,state jointly assess to be most effective in deterring1 defeating1 or delaying military aggression by the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 a prioritized list of capability gaps and capacity shortfalls of the military forces of ,taiwan1 including-- 7,a7 an identification of-- 7i7 any ,united ,states1 ,taiwan1 or ally or partner country defense production timeline challenge related to potential materiel and solutions to such capability gaps2 7ii7 the associated investment costs of enabling expanded production for items currently at maximum production2 7iii7 the associated investment costs of1 or mitigation strategies for1 enabling export for items currently not exportable2 and 7iv7 existing stocks of such capabilities in the ,united ,states and ally and partner countries2 7,b7 the feasibility and advisability of procuring solutions to such gaps and shortfalls through ,united ,states allies and partners1 including through co-development or co-production2 7,c7 the feasibility and advisability of assisting ,taiwan in the domestic production of solutions to capability gaps1 including through-- 7i7 the transfer of intellectual property2 and 7ii7 co-development or co-production arrangements2 7,d7 the estimated costs1 expressed in a range of options1 of procuring sufficient capabilities and capacities to address such gaps and shortfalls2 7,e7 an assessment of the relative priority assigned by appropriate officials of ,taiwan to each such gap and shortfall2 and 7,f7 a detailed explanation of the extent to which ,taiwan is prioritizing the development1 production1 or fielding of solutions to such gaps and shortfalls within its overall defense budget4 7#g7 ,the applicability of ,department of ,state and ,department of ,defense authorities for improving the defensive military capabilities of ,taiwan in a manner consistent with the ,taiwan ,relations ,act4 7#h7 ,a description of any security assistance provided or ,foreign ,military ,sales and ,direct ,commercial ,sales activity with ,taiwan over the past year4 7#i7 ,a description of each engagement between the ,united ,states and ,taiwan personnel related to planning over the past year4 7#aj7 ,with respect to each to training and exercises-- 7,a7 a description of each such instance over the past year2 7,b7 a description of how each such instance-- 7i7 sought to achieve greater interoperability1 improved readiness1 joint planning capability1 and shared situational awareness between the ,united ,states and ,taiwan1 or among the ,united ,states1 ,taiwan1 and other countries2 7ii7 familiarized the militaries of the ,united ,states and ,taiwan with each other2 and 7iii7 improved ,taiwan's defense capabilities4 7#aa7 ,a description of the areas and means through which the ,united ,states is assisting and supporting training1 exercises1 and assistance to support ,taiwan's requirements related to civilian defense and resilience1 and how the ,united ,states is seeking to assist ,taiwan in addressing any critical gaps where capacity falls short of meeting such requirements1 including those elements identified in the assessment required by section #eejb7;f7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc4 7#ab7 ,an assessment of the implications of current levels of pre-positioned war reserve materiel on the ability of the ,united ,states to respond to a crisis or conflict involving ,taiwan with respect to-- 7,a7 providing military or non-military aid to ,taiwan2 and 7,b7 sustaining military installations and other infrastructure of the ,united ,states in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#ac7 ,an assessment of the current intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance capabilities of ,taiwan1 including any existing gaps in such capabilities and investments in such capabilities by ,taiwan since the preceding report4 7#ad7 ,a summary of changes to pre-positioned war reserve materiel of the ,united ,states in the ,indo-,pacific region since the preceding report4 7#ae7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of ,state considers appropriate4 7b7 ,plan ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state shall jointly develop a plan for assisting ,taiwan in improving its defensive military capabilities and addressing vulnerabilities identified pursuant to subsection 7a7 that includes-- 7#a7 recommendations1 if any1 for new ,department of ,state or ,department of ,defense authorities1 or modifications to existing ,department of ,state or ,department of ,defense authorities1 necessary to improve the defensive military capabilities of ,taiwan in a manner consistent with the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7,public ,law #if-h2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq472 7#b7 an identification of opportunities for key leader and subject matter expert engagement between ,department personnel and military and civilian counterparts in ,taiwan2 and 7#c7 an identification of challenges and opportunities for leveraging authorities1 resources1 and capabilities outside the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,state to improve the defensive capabilities of ,taiwan in accordance with the ,taiwan ,relations ,act4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through fiscal year #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress-- 7#a7 a report on the results of the assessment required by subsection 7a72 7#b7 the plan required by subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 a report on-- 7,a7 the status of efforts to develop and implement the joint multi-year plan required under section #eejf of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc to provide for the acquisition of appropriate defensive military capabilities by ,taiwan and to engage with ,taiwan in a series of combined training and planning activities consistent with the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7,public ,law #if-h2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq472 and 7,b7 any other matters the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense consider necessary4 7d7 ,form ,the reports required by subsection 7c7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 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 ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 #eeaa4 ,findings and statement of policy 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,advancing peace and stability in the ,indo-,pacific has been a central element of ,united ,states foreign policy toward the region4 7#b7 ,the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7,,prc71 especially since the election of ,tsai ,ing-,wen in #bjaf1 has conducted a coordinated campaign to weaken ,taiwan diplomatically1 economically1 and militarily in a manner that threatens to erode ,united ,states policy and create a fait accompli on questions surrounding ,taiwan's future4 7#c7 ,to secure ,united ,states interests and preserve the ability of the people of ,taiwan to determine their own future1 it is necessary to reinforce ,taiwan's diplomatic1 economic1 and territorial space4 7b7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 maintain the position that peace and stability in the ,western ,pacific are in the political1 security1 and economic interests of the ,united ,states1 and are matters of international concern2 and 7#b7 work with allies and partners to promote peace and stability in the ,indo-,pacific and deter military acts or other forms of coercive behavior that would undermine regional stability4 #eeab4 ,sense of ,congress on ,taiwan defense relations ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7,public ,law #if-h2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 et seq47 and the ,six ,assurances provided by the ,united ,states to ,taiwan in ,july #aihb are the foundation for ,united ,states-,taiwan relations2 7#b7 as set forth in the ,taiwan ,relations ,act1 the ,united ,states decision to establish diplomatic relations with the ,people's ,republic of ,china rests upon the expectation that the future of ,taiwan will be determined by peaceful means1 and that any effort to determine the future of ,taiwan by other than peaceful means1 including boycotts and embargoes1 is of grave concern to the ,united ,states2 7#c7 the increasingly coercive and aggressive behavior of the ,people's ,republic of ,china toward ,taiwan is contrary to the expectation of the peaceful resolution of the future of ,taiwan2 7#d7 as set forth in the ,taiwan ,relations ,act1 the capacity to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security1 or the social or economic system1 of the people on ,taiwan should be maintained2 7#e7 the ,united ,states should continue to support the development of capable1 ready1 and modern defense forces necessary for ,taiwan to maintain sufficient defensive capabilities1 including by-- 7,a7 supporting acquisition by ,taiwan of defense articles and services through foreign military sales1 direct commercial sales1 and industrial cooperation1 with an emphasis on capabilities that support an asymmetric strategy2 7,b7 ensuring timely review of and response to requests of ,taiwan for defense articles and services2 7,c7 conducting practical training and military exercises with ,taiwan that enable ,taiwan to maintain sufficient defensive capabilities1 as described in the ,taiwan ,relations ,act2 7,d7 exchanges between defense officials and officers of the ,united ,states and ,taiwan at the strategic1 policy1 and functional levels1 consistent with the ,taiwan ,travel ,act 7,public ,law #aae-ace2 #acb ,stat4 #cda71 especially for the purposes of-- 7i7 enhancing cooperation on defense planning2 7ii7 improving the interoperability of the military forces of the ,united ,states and ,taiwan2 and 7iii7 improving the reserve force of ,taiwan2 7,e7 cooperating with ,taiwan to improve its ability to employ military capabilities in asymmetric ways1 as described in the ,taiwan ,relations ,act2 and 7,f7 expanding cooperation in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief2 and 7#f7 the ,united ,states should increase its support to a free and open society in the face of aggressive efforts by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to curtail or influence the free exercise of rights and democratic franchise4 #b ,countering ,people's ,republic of ,china's ,coercion and ,influence ,campaigns #eeac4 ,strategy to respond to influence and information operations targeting ,taiwan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter for the following #e years1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall develop and implement a strategy to respond to-- 7#a7 covert1 coercive1 and corrupting activities carried out to advance the ,chinese ,communist ,party's ,united ,front work related to ,taiwan1 including activities directed1 coordinated1 or otherwise supported by the ,united ,front ,work ,department or its subordinate or affiliated entities2 and 7#b7 information and disinformation campaigns1 cyber attacks1 and nontraditional propaganda measures supported by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,chinese ,communist ,party that are directed toward persons or entities in ,taiwan4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include descriptions of-- 7#a7 the proposed response to propaganda and disinformation campaigns by the ,people's ,republic of ,china and cyber-intrusions targeting ,taiwan1 including-- 7,a7 assistance in building the capacity of ,taiwan's public and private-sector entities to document and expose propaganda and disinformation supported by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 or affiliated entities2 7,b7 assistance to enhance ,taiwan's ability to develop a holistic strategy to respond to sharp power operations1 including election interference2 and 7,c7 media training for ,taiwan officials and other ,taiwan entities targeted by disinformation campaigns2 7#b7 the proposed response to political influence operations that includes an assessment of the extent of influence exerted by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,chinese ,communist ,party in ,taiwan on local political parties1 financial institutions1 media organizations1 and other entities2 7#c7 support for exchanges and other technical assistance to strengthen the ,taiwan legal system's ability to respond to sharp power operations2 and 7#d7 programs carried out by the ,global ,engagement ,center to expose misinformation and disinformation in the ,chinese ,communist ,party's propaganda4 #eead4 ,task force to counter economic coercion by the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china's 7,,prc7 increasing use of economic coercion against foreign governments1 companies1 organizations1 other entities1 and individuals requires that the ,united ,states devise a comprehensive1 effective1 and multilateral response2 7#b7 the private sector is a crucial partner in helping the ,united ,states ,government respond to the ,,prc's coercive economic practices and hold the ,,prc accountable2 7#c7 improved engagement and communication with the private sector1 including receiving information from the ,united ,states private sector about the ,,prc's coercive economic practices would help the ,united ,states ,government and private sector stakeholders conduct early assessments of potential pressure points and vulnerabilities2 and 7#d7 ,,prc coercive economic practices create pressures for the private sector to behave in ways antithetical to ,united ,states national interests and competitiveness4 7b7 ,establishment of task force ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall establish an interagency task force to be known as the ,countering ,economic ,coercion ,task ,force 7referred to in this section as the ,task ,force74 7c7 ,duties 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,task ,force shall-- 7,a7 oversee the development and implementation of an integrated ,united ,states ,government strategy to respond to ,people's ,republic of ,china 7,,prc7 coercive economic practices1 which shall include-- 7i7 systematically monitoring and evaluating-- 7,i7 the costs of such practices on ,united ,states businesses and overall ,united ,states economic performance2 7,,ii7 instances in which such practices taken against a non-,,prc entity has benefitted other parties2 and 7,,iii7 the impacts such practices have had on ,united ,states national interests2 and 7ii7 facilitating coordination among ,federal departments and agencies when responding to such practices as well as proactively deterring such economic coercion1 including by clarifying the roles for ,federal departments and agencies identified in subsection 7d7 in implementing the strategy2 and 7iii7 forming policy recommendations for the implementation of relevant ,united ,states authorities to respond to instances of ,,prc coercive economic practices2 7,b7 consult with ,united ,states allies and partners on the feasibility and desirability of collectively identifying1 assessing1 and responding to ,,prc coercive economic practices1 as well as actions that could be taken to expand coordination with the goal of ensuring a consistent1 coherent1 and collective response to such practices and establishing long-term deterrence of such practices2 7,c7 effectively engage the ,united ,states private sector1 particularly sectors1 groups1 or other entities that are susceptible to such ,,prc coercive economic practices1 on concerns related to such practices2 and 7,d7 develop and implement a process for regularly sharing relevant information1 including classified information to the extent appropriate and practicable1 on such ,,prc coercive economic practices with ,united ,states allies1 partners1 and the private sector4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out its duties under this subsection1 the ,task ,force should regularly consult1 to the extent necessary and appropriate1 with the following3 7,a7 ,relevant stakeholders in the private sector4 7,b7 ,federal departments and agencies that are not represented on the ,task ,force4 7,c7 ,united ,states allies and partners4 7d7 ,membership ,the ,president shall-- 7#a7 appoint the chair of the ,task ,force from among the staff of the ,national ,security ,council2 7#b7 appoint the vice chair of the ,task ,force from among the staff of the ,national ,economic ,council2 and 7#c7 determine the ,federal departments and agencies that will serve on the task force1 and direct the head of those agencies to appoint personnel at the level of ,assistant ,secretary or above to participate in the ,task ,force4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,task ,force shall submit to ,congress a report that includes the following elements3 7,a7 ,a comprehensive review of the array of economic tools the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7,,prc7 employs or could employ in the future to coerce other governments and non-,,prc companies 7including ,united ,states companies7 including the ,government of the ,,prc's continued efforts to codify informal practices into its domestic law4 7,b7 ,the strategy required by subsection 7c77#a77;,a74 7,c7 ,an interagency definition of ,,prc coercive economic practices that captures both-- 7i7 the use of informal or extralegal ,,prc coercive economic practices2 and 7ii7 the inappropriate use of economic tools1 including those authorized under the laws and regulations of the ,,prc4 7,d7 ,a comprehensive review of the array of tools the ,united ,states ,government employs or could employ to respond to economic coercion against the government1 companies1 and other entities of the ,united ,states or its allies and partners4 7,e7 ,a list of unilateral or multilateral-- 7i7 preemptive practices to defend or deter against ,,prc coercive economic practices2 and 7ii7 actions taken in response to the ,government of the ,,prc's general use of coercive economic practices1 including the imposition of costs on the ,,prc4 7,f7 ,an assessment of ,united ,states allies and partners key vulnerabilities to ,,prc coercive economic practices4 7,g7 ,a description of gaps in existing resources or capabilities for ,united ,states ,government departments and agencies to respond effectively to ,,prc coercive economic practices directed at ,united ,states entities and assist ,united ,states allies and partners in their responses to ,,prc coercive economic practices4 7,h7 ,an analysis of the circumstances under which the ,,prc employs different types of economic coercion and against what kinds of targets4 7,i7 ,an assessment of ,united ,states and international rules and norms as well as any treaty obligations the ,,prc has stretched1 circumvented1 or broken through its economically coercive practices and the ,united ,states response in each instance4 7#b7 ,interim reports 7,a7 ,first interim report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the report required by paragraph 7#a7 is submitted to ,congress1 the ,task ,force shall submit to ,congress a report that includes the following elements3 7i7 ,updates to information required by subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g7 of paragraph 7#a74 7ii7 ,a description of activities conducted by the ,task ,force to implement the strategy required by subsection 7c77#a77;,a74 7iii7 ,an assessment of the implementation and effectiveness of the strategy1 lessons learned from the past year and planned changes to the strategy4 7,b7 ,second interim report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 is submitted to ,congress1 the ,task ,force shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes an update to the elements required under the report required by subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,final report ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the report required by paragraph 7#b77;,b7 is submitted to ,congress1 the ,task ,force shall submit to ,congress a final report that includes the following elements3 7,a7 ,an analysis of ,,prc coercive economic practices and the cost of such coercive practices to ,united ,states businesses4 7,b7 ,a description of areas of possible vulnerability for ,united ,states businesses and businesses of ,united ,states partners and allies4 7,c7 ,recommendations on how to continue the effort to counter ,,prc coercive economic practices1 including through further coordination with ,united ,states allies and partners4 7,d7 ,illustrative examples4 7#d7 ,form ,the reports required by this subsection shall be submitted in classified form1 but may include an unclassified summary4 7f7 ,sunset 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,task ,force shall terminate at the end of the #fj-;day period beginning on the date on which the final report required by subsection 7e77#c7 is submitted to ,congress4 7#b7 ,additional actions ,the ,task force may use the #fj-;day period referred to in paragraph 7#a7 for the purposes of concluding its activities1 including providing testimony to ,congress concerning the final report required by subsection 7e77#c74 7g7 ,assistance for countries and entities targeted by the people's republic of china for economic coercion ,the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall provide appropriate assistance to countries and entities that are subject to coercive economic practices by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 #eeae4 ,china censorship monitor and action group 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,qualified research entity ,the term qualified research entity means an entity that-- 7,a7 is a nonpartisan research organization or a ,federally funded research and development center2 7,b7 has appropriate expertise and analytical capability to write the report required under subsection 7c72 and 7,c7 is free from any financial1 commercial1 or other entanglements1 which could undermine the independence of such report or create a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest1 with-- 7i7 the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7ii7 the ,chinese ,communist ,party2 7iii7 any company incorporated in the ,people's ,republic of ,china or a subsidiary of such company2 or 7iv7 any company or entity incorporated outside of the ,people's ,republic of ,china that is believed to have a substantial financial or commercial interest in the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#c7 ,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 or 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 entity4 7b7 ,china censorship monitor and action group 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall establish an interagency task force1 which shall be known as the ,china ,censorship ,monitor and ,action ,group 7referred to in this subsection as the ,task ,force74 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,president shall take the following actions with respect to the membership of1 and participation in1 the ,task ,force3 7,a7 ,appoint the chair of the ,task ,force from among the staff of the ,national ,security ,council4 7,b7 ,appoint the vice chair of the ,task ,force from among the staff of the ,national ,economic ,council4 7,c7 ,determine the ,federal departments and agencies that will serve on the ,task ,force1 and direct the head of those agencies to appoint personnel at the level of ,assistant ,secretary or above to participate in the ,task ,force4 7#c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,task ,force shall-- 7,a7 oversee the development and execution of an integrated ,federal ,government strategy to monitor and address the impacts of efforts directed1 or directly supported1 by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to censor or intimidate1 in the ,united ,states or in any of its possessions or territories1 any ,united ,states person1 including ,united ,states companies that conduct business in the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 which are exercising their right to freedom of speech2 and 7,b7 submit the strategy developed pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 to the appropriate congressional committees not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#d7 ,meetings ,the ,task ,force shall meet not less frequently than twice per year4 7#e7 ,consultations ,the ,task ,force should regularly consult1 to the extent necessary and appropriate1 with-- 7,a7 ,federal agencies that are not represented on the ,task ,force2 7,b7 independent agencies of the ,united ,states ,government that are not represented on the ,task ,force2 7,c7 relevant stakeholders in the private sector and the media2 and 7,d7 relevant stakeholders among ,united ,states allies and partners facing similar challenges related to censorship or intimidation by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#f7 ,reporting requirements 7,a7 ,annual report ,the ,task ,force shall submit an annual report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes1 with respect to the reporting period-- 7i7 the strategic objectives and policies pursued by the ,task ,force to address the challenges of censorship and intimidation of ,united ,states persons while in the ,united ,states or any of its possessions or territories1 which is directed or directly supported by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7ii7 the activities conducted by the ,task ,force in support of the strategic objectives and policies referred to in clause 7i72 and 7iii7 the results of the activities referred to in clause 7ii7 and the impact of such activities on the national interests of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,form of report ,each report submitted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall be unclassified1 but may include a classified annex4 7,c7 ,congressional briefings ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,task ,force shall provide briefings to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the activities of the ,task ,force to execute the strategy developed pursuant to paragraph 7#c77;,a74 7c7 ,report on censorship and intimidation of ,united ,states persons by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7#a7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall select and seek to enter into an agreement with a qualified research entity that is independent of the ,department of ,state to write a report on censorship and intimidation in the ,united ,states and its possessions and territories of ,united ,states persons1 including ,united ,states companies that conduct business in the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 which is directed or directly supported by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7,b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 assess major trends1 patterns1 and methods of the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china's efforts to direct or directly support censorship and intimidation of ,united ,states persons1 including ,united ,states companies that conduct business in the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 which are exercising their right to freedom of speech2 7ii7 assess1 including through the use of illustrative examples1 as appropriate1 the impact on and consequences for ,united ,states persons1 including ,united ,states companies that conduct business in the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 that criticize-- 7,i7 the ,chinese ,communist ,party2 7,,ii7 the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,,iii7 the authoritarian model of government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 or 7,,iv7 a particular policy advanced by the ,chinese ,communist ,party or the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7iii7 identify the implications for the ,united ,states of the matters described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii72 7iv7 assess the methods and evaluate the efficacy of the efforts by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to limit freedom of expression in the private sector1 including media1 social media1 film1 education1 travel1 financial services1 sports and entertainment1 technology1 telecommunication1 and internet infrastructure interests2 7v7 include policy recommendations for the ,united ,states ,government1 including recommendations regarding collaboration with ,united ,states allies and partners1 to address censorship and intimidation by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7vi7 include policy recommendations for ,united ,states persons1 including ,united ,states companies that conduct business in ,china1 to address censorship and intimidation by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7,c7 ,applicability to united states allies and partners ,to the extent practicable1 the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 should identify implications and policy recommendations that are relevant to ,united ,states allies and partners facing censorship and intimidation directed or directly supported by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#b7 ,submission of report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit the report written by the qualified research entity selected pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a7 to the appropriate congressional committees4 7,b7 ,publication ,the report referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be made accessible to the public online through relevant ,united ,states ,government websites4 7d7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #c ,inclusion of ,taiwan in ,international ,organizations #eeaf4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,since #bjaf1 the ,gambia1 ,sao ,tome and ,principe1 ,panama1 the ,dominican ,republic1 ,burkina ,faso1 ,el ,salvador1 the ,solomon ,islands1 and ,kiribati have severed diplomatic relations with ,taiwan in favor of diplomatic relations with ,china4 7#b7 ,taiwan was invited to participate in the ,world ,health ,assembly 7,,wha71 the decision-making body of the ,world ,health ,organization 7,,who71 as an observer annually between #bjji and #bjaf4 ,since the #bjaf election of ,president ,tsai1 the ,,prc has increasingly resisted ,taiwan's participation in the ,,wha4 ,taiwan was not invited to attend the ,,wha in #bjag1 #bjah1 #bjai1 #bjbj1 or #bjba4 7#c7 ,the ,taipei ,flight ,information ,region reportedly served #a1gej1jjj flights and #fh1ijj1jjj passengers in #bjah1 and is home to ,taiwan ,taoyuan ,international ,airport1 the eleventh busiest airport in the world4 ,taiwan has been excluded from participating at the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization 7,,icao7 since #bjac4 7#d7 ,united ,nations 7,,un7 ,general ,assembly ,resolution #bgeh does not address the issue of representation of ,taiwan and its people at the ,united ,nations1 nor does it give the ,,prc the right to represent the people of ,taiwan4 #eeag4 ,sense of ,congress on ,taiwan's meaningful participation in the international community ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,taiwan is an important contributor to the global community1 as a model for democracy1 and by providing expertise in global health1 international aviation security1 emerging technology development1 and high environmental standards2 7#b7 multiple ,united ,states ,government administrations of both political parties have taken important steps to advance ,taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations2 7#c7 existing efforts to enhance ,united ,states cooperation with ,taiwan to provide global public goods1 including through development assistance1 humanitarian assistance1 and disaster relief1 in trilateral and multilateral fora are laudable and should continue2 7#d7 nonetheless1 significant structural1 policy1 and legal barriers remain to advancing ,taiwan's meaningful participation in the international community2 and 7#e7 efforts to share ,taiwan's expertise with other parts of the global community could be further enhanced through a systematic approach1 along with greater attention from ,congress and the ,american public to such efforts4 #eeah4 ,strategy to support ,taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with other ,federal departments and agencies as appropriate1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy-- 7#a7 to advance ,taiwan0s meaningful participation in a prioritized set of international organizations 7,i,os72 and 7#b7 that responds to growing pressure from the ,,prc on foreign governments1 ,i,os1 commercial actors1 and civil society organizations to comply with its ,one-,china ,principle1 with respect to ,taiwan4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 should include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the methods the ,,prc uses to coerce actors to into adhering to its ,one-,china ,principle4 ,the methods should include those employed against governments1 ,i,os1 and civil society organizations4 ,the assessment should also include pressure on commercial actors1 to the extent it is relevant in the context of ,taiwan's meaningful participation in ,i,os4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the policies of foreign governments toward the ,,prc and ,taiwan1 to identify likeminded allies and partners who might become public or private partners in the strategy4 7#c7 ,a systematic analysis of all ,i,os1 as practicable1 to identify ,i,os that best lend themselves to advancing ,taiwan's participation4 7#d7 ,a plan to expand economic1 security1 and diplomatic engagement with nations that have demonstrably strengthened1 enhanced1 or upgraded relations with ,taiwan1 in accordance with ,united ,states interests4 7#e7 ,a survey of ,i,os that have allowed ,taiwan's meaningful participation1 including an assessment of whether any erosion in ,taiwan's engagement has occurred within those organizations and how ,taiwan's participation has positively strengthened the capacity and activity of these organizations1 thereby providing positive models for ,taiwan's inclusion in other similar forums4 7#f7 ,a list of no more than #bj ,i,os at which the ,united ,states ,government will prioritize for using its voice1 vote1 and influence to advance ,taiwan's meaningful participation over the three-year period following the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,the list should be derived from the ,i,os identified in paragraph 7#c74 7#g7 ,a description of the diplomatic strategies and the coalitions the ,united ,states ,government plans to develop to implement paragraph 7#f74 7c7 ,form of report ,the strategy required in subsection 7a7 shall be classified1 but it may include an unclassified summary4 7d7 ,support for meaningful participation ,the ,permanent ,representative of the ,united ,states to the ,united ,nations and other relevant ,united ,states officials shall actively support ,taiwan's meaningful participation in all appropriate international organizations4 #eeai4 ,meaningful participation of ,taiwan in the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization 7,,icao7 should allow ,taiwan to meaningfully participate in the organization1 including in ,,icao triennial assembly sessions1 conferences1 technical working groups1 meetings1 activities1 and mechanisms2 7#b7 ,taiwan is a global leader and hub for international aviation1 with a range of expertise1 information1 and resources and the fifth busiest airport in ,asia 7,taoyuan ,international ,airport71 and its meaningful participation in ,,icao would significantly enhance the ability of ,,icao to ensure the safety and security of global aviation2 and 7#c7 coercion by the ,chinese ,communist ,party and the ,people's ,republic of ,china has ensured the systematic exclusion of ,taiwan from meaningful participation in ,,icao1 significantly undermining the ability of ,,icao to ensure the safety and security of global aviation4 7b7 ,plan for ,taiwan's meaningful participation in the international civil aviation organization ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,secretary of ,transportation1 is authorized-- 7#a7 to initiate a ,united ,states plan to secure ,taiwan's meaningful participation in ,,icao1 including in ,,icao triennial assembly sessions1 conferences1 technical working groups1 meetings1 activities1 and mechanisms2 and 7#b7 to instruct the ,united ,states representative to the ,,icao to-- 7,a7 use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states to ensure ,taiwan's meaningful participation in ,,icao1 including in ,,icao triennial assembly sessions1 conferences1 technical working groups1 meetings1 activities1 and mechanisms2 and 7,b7 seek to secure a vote at the next ,,icao triennial assembly session on the question of ,taiwan's participation in that session4 7c7 ,report concerning ,taiwan's meaningful participation in the international civil aviation organization ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not later than ,april #a of each year thereafter for the following #f years1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives an unclassified report that-- 7#a7 describes the ,united ,states plan to ensure ,taiwan's meaningful participation in ,,icao1 including in ,,icao triennial assembly sessions1 conferences1 technical working groups1 meetings1 activities1 and mechanisms2 7#b7 includes an account of the efforts made by the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,commerce to ensure ,taiwan's meaningful participation in ,,icao1 including in ,,icao triennial assembly sessions1 conferences1 technical working groups1 meetings1 activities1 and mechanisms2 and 7#c7 identifies the steps the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,commerce will take in the next year to ensure ,taiwan's meaningful participation in ,,icao1 including in ,,icao triennial assembly sessions1 conferences1 technical working groups1 meetings1 activities1 and mechanisms4 #d ,miscellaneous ,provisions #eebj4 ,report on ,taiwan ,travel ,act 7a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7#d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#e7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#f7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,list of high-level visits ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in accordance with the ,taiwan ,travel ,act 7,public ,law #aae-ace71 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress-- 7#a7 a list of high-level officials from the ,united ,states ,government who have traveled to ,taiwan on or after the date of the enactment of the ,taiwan ,travel ,act2 and 7#b7 a list of high-level officials of ,taiwan who have entered the ,united ,states on or after such date of enactment4 7c7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the implementation of the ,taiwan ,travel ,act 7,public ,law #aae-ace2 #acb ,stat4 #cda71 including a discussion of its positive effects on ,united ,states interests in the region4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #eeba4 ,amendments to the ,taiwan ,allies ,international ,protection and ,enhancement ,initiative 7,taipei7 ,act of #bjai ,the ,taiwan ,allies ,international ,protection and ,enhancement ,initiative 7,,taipei7 ,act of #bjai 7,public ,law #aaf-ace7 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #b7e71 by striking and ,kiribati and inserting ,kiribati1 and ,nicaragua12 7#b7 in section #d-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking should be and inserting is2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 to support ,taiwan's diplomatic relations with governments and countries 2 and 7#c7 in section #e-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 identify why governments and countries have altered their diplomatic status vis-a-vis ,taiwan and make recommendations to mitigate further deterioration in ,taiwan's diplomatic relations with governments and countries4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary of ,state shall report and inserting #ij days after the date of the enactment of the ,taiwan ,enhanced ,resilience ,act1 and annually thereafter for the following #g years1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit an unclassified report1 with a classified annex12 7,c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7,d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,briefings ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of the ,taiwan ,enhanced ,resilience ,act1 and annually thereafter for the following #g years1 the ,secretary of ,state shall provide briefings to the appropriate congressional committees on the steps taken in accordance with section 7a74 ,the briefings required under this subsection shall take place in an unclassified setting1 but may be accompanied by an additional classified briefing4 4 #eebb4 ,report on role of ,people's ,republic of ,china's nuclear threat in escalation dynamics 7a7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 7#d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#e7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#f7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report assessing the role of the increasing nuclear threat of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in escalation dynamics with respect to ,taiwan4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in classified form1 but may include an unclassified summary4 #eebc4 ,report analyzing the impact of ,russia's war against ,ukraine on the objectives of the ,people's ,republic of ,china with respect to ,taiwan 7a7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7#d7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 7#e7 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 7#f7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7#g7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#h7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#i7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#aj7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#aa7 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#ab7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that analyzes the impact of ,russia's war against ,ukraine on the ,,prc's diplomatic1 military1 economic1 and propaganda objectives with respect to ,taiwan4 7c7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall describe-- 7#a7 adaptations or known changes to ,,prc strategies and military doctrine that the ,united ,states assesses are a direct result of the ,russian invasion of ,ukraine or that the ,united ,states assesses represent lessons learned by the ,people's ,republic of ,china in light of ,russia's invasion of ,ukraine1 including changes-- 7,a7 to ,,prc behavior in international forums2 7,b7 within the ,people's ,liberation ,army1 with respect to the size of forces1 the makeup of leadership1 weapons procurement1 equipment upkeep1 the doctrine on the use of specific weapons1 such as weapons banned under the international law of armed conflict1 efforts to move weapons supply chains onto mainland ,,prc1 or any other changes in its military strategy with respect to ,taiwan2 7,c7 in economic planning1 such as sanctions evasion1 efforts to minimize exposure to sanctions1 or moves in support of the protection of currency or other strategic reserves2 7,d7 to propaganda1 disinformation1 and other information operations originating in the ,,prc2 and 7,e7 to the ,,prc's strategy for the use of force against ,taiwan1 including any information on preferred scenarios or operations to secure its objectives in ,taiwan1 adjustments based on how the ,russian military has performed in ,ukraine1 and other relevant matters2 and 7#b7 ,united ,states plans to adapt policies and military planning in response to the changes referred to in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in classified form4 7e7 ,coordination with allies and partners ,the ,secretary of ,state shall share information contained in the report required by subsection 7b71 as appropriate1 with appropriate officials of allied and partners1 including ,taiwan and other partners in ,europe and in the ,indo-,pacific4 #eebd4 ,expanding ,united ,states-,taiwan development cooperation 7a7 ,in general ,no later than #abj days following the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid71 the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation 7,,dfc71 and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies that provide international economic assistance and other support1 shall submit to ,congress a report on cooperation with ,taiwan on trilateral and multilateral development initiatives through the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan as appropriate4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a comprehensive review of existing cooperation mechanisms and initiatives among ,,usaid1 ,,dfc1 other relevant ,federal agencies that provide international economic assistance and other support1 and relevant departments and agencies in ,taiwan1 including ,taiwan's ,international ,cooperation and ,development ,fund 7,,icdf74 7#b7 ,an assessment of how ,united ,states development cooperation with relevant departments and agencies in ,taiwan compares to comparable cooperation with partners of similar economic size and foreign assistance capacity to ,taiwan4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the opportunities and challenges the cooperation reviewed in paragraph 7#a7 has offered to date4 ,the analysis shall include-- 7,a7 opportunities that collaboration has offered to expand the ,united ,states ,government's ability to deliver support1 assistance1 and other international financial products into a wider range communities2 7,b7 sectors where ,,usaid1 ,,dfc1 ,,icdf1 other relevant ,federal agencies that provide international economic assistance and other support in both ,taiwan and the ,united ,states1 or the organizations' implementing partners have a comparative advantage in providing assistance2 7,c7 opportunities to transition capacity building events with relevant departments and agencies in ,taiwan1 through the ,global ,cooperation and ,training ,framework as well as other forums1 into enduring forms of development cooperation4 7#d7 ,an assessment of any legal1 policy1 logistical1 financial1 or administrative barriers to expanding cooperation in trilateral or multilateral development4 ,the analysis shall include-- 7,a7 availability of personnel at the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan responsible for coordinating development assistance cooperation2 7,b7 volume of current cooperation initiatives and barriers to expanding them2 7,c7 diplomatic1 policy1 or legal barriers facing the ,united ,states or other partners to including ,taiwan in formal and informal multilateral development cooperation mechanisms2 7,d7 resource or capacity barriers to expanding cooperation facing the ,united ,states or ,taiwan2 and 7,e7 geopolitical barriers that complicate ,united ,states-,taiwan cooperation in third countries4 7#e7 ,recommendations to address the challenges identified in paragraph 7#d74 7#f7 ,a description of any additional resources or authorities that expanding cooperation might require4 7c7 ,form of report ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #eebe4 ,sense of congress on expanding ,united ,states economic relations with ,taiwan ,it is the sense of the ,congress that-- 7#a7 expanding ,united ,states economic relations with ,taiwan has benefitted the people of both the ,united ,states and ,taiwan1 as ,taiwan is now the ,united ,states #ajth largest goods trading partner1 #acth largest export market1 #acth largest source of imports1 and a key destination for ,united ,states agricultural exports2 7#b7 further integration would benefit both peoples and is in the strategic and diplomatic interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 the ,united ,states should explore opportunities to expand economic agreements between ,taiwan and the ,united ,states1 through dialogue1 and by developing the legal templates required to support potential future agreements4 #e ,supporting ,united ,states ,educational and ,exchange ,programs with ,taiwan #eebf4 ,short title ,this part may be cited as the ,taiwan ,fellowship ,act4 #eebg4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7,public ,law #if-h2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq47 affirmed ,united ,states policy to preserve and promote extensive1 close1 and friendly commercial1 cultural1 and other relations between the people of the ,united ,states and the people on ,taiwan1 as well as the people on the ,china mainland and all other peoples of the ,western ,pacific area4 7#b7 ,consistent with the ,asia ,reassurance ,initiative ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-dji71 the ,united ,states has grown its strategic partnership with ,taiwan's vibrant democracy of #bc1jjj1jjj people4 7#c7 ,the creation of a ,united ,states fellowship program with ,taiwan would support-- 7,a7 a key priority of expanding people-to-people exchanges1 which was outlined in ,president ,donald ,j4 ,trump's #bjag ,national ,security ,strategy2 7,b7 ,president ,joseph ,r4 ,biden's commitment to ,taiwan1 a leading democracy and a critical economic and security partner1 as expressed in his ,march #bjba ,interim ,national ,security ,strategic ,guidance2 and 7,c7 ,april #bjba guidance from the ,department of ,state based on a review required under the ,taiwan ,assurance ,act of #bjbj 7subtitle ,b of title ,,iii of division ,,ff of ,public ,law #aaf-bfj7 to encourage ,u4,s4 government engagement with ,taiwan that reflects our deepening unofficial relationship4 #eebh4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this part are-- 7#a7 to further strengthen the ,united ,states-,taiwan strategic partnership and broaden understanding of the ,indo-,pacific region by temporarily assigning officials of any agencies of the ,united ,states ,government to ,taiwan for intensive study in ,mandarin and placement as ,fellows in a ,taiwanese civic institution2 7#b7 to provide for eligible ,united ,states personnel-- 7,a7 to learn or strengthen ,mandarin ,chinese language skills2 and 7,b7 to expand their understanding of the political economy of ,taiwan and the ,indo-,pacific region2 and 7#c7 to better position the ,united ,states to advance its economic1 security1 and human rights interests and values in the ,indo-,pacific region4 #eebi4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,agency head ,the term agency head means1 in the case of the executive branch of ,united ,states ,government or a legislative branch agency described in paragraph 7#b71 the head of the respective agency4 7#b7 ,agency of the ,united ,states ,government ,the term agency of the ,united ,states ,government includes the ,government ,accountability ,office1 the ,congressional ,budget ,office1 and the ,congressional ,research ,service of the legislative branch1 as well as any agency of the executive branch4 7#c7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,detailee ,the term detailee means-- 7,a7 an employee of an agency of the ,united ,states ,government on loan to the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan1 without a change of position from the agency at which the employee is employed2 and 7,b7 a legislative branch employee from the ,government ,accountability ,office1 ,congressional ,budget ,office1 or the ,congressional ,research ,service4 7#e7 ,implementing partner ,the term implementing partner means any ,united ,states organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf that-- 7,a7 performs logistical1 administrative1 and other functions1 as determined by the ,department of ,state and the ,american ,institute of ,taiwan in support of the ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program2 and 7,b7 enters into a cooperative agreement with the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan to administer the ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program4 7#f7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program established pursuant to section #eecj4 #eecj4 ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,state shall establish the ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,program7 to provide a fellowship opportunity in ,taiwan of up to #b years for eligible ,united ,states citizens4 ,the ,department of ,state1 in consultation with the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan and the implementing partner1 may modify the name of the ,program4 7b7 ,cooperative agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan should use amounts appropriated pursuant to section #eecc7;a7 to enter into an annual or multi-year cooperative agreement with an appropriate implementing partner4 7#b7 ,fellowships ,the ,department of ,state or the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan1 in consultation with1 as appropriate1 the implementing partner1 should award to eligible ,united ,states citizens1 subject to available funding-- 7,a7 approximately #e fellowships during the first #b years of the ,program2 and 7,b7 approximately #aj fellowships during each of the remaining years of the ,program4 7c7 ,american institution in ,taiwan agreement2 implementing partner ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan1 in consultation with the ,department of ,state1 should-- 7#a7 begin negotiations with the ,taipei ,economic and ,cultural ,representative ,office1 or with another appropriate entity1 for the purpose of entering into an agreement to facilitate the placement of fellows in an agency of ,taiwan2 and 7#b7 begin the process of selecting an implementing partner1 which-- 7,a7 shall agree to meet all of the legal requirements required to operate in ,taiwan2 and 7,b7 shall be composed of staff who demonstrate significant experience managing exchange programs in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7d7 ,curriculum 7#a7 ,first year ,during the first year of each fellowship under this section1 each fellow should study-- 7,a7 the ,mandarin ,chinese language2 7,b7 the people1 history1 and political climate on ,taiwan2 and 7,c7 the issues affecting the relationship between the ,united ,states and the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#b7 ,second year ,during the second year of each fellowship under this section1 each fellow1 subject to the approval of the ,department of ,state1 the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan1 and the implementing partner1 and in accordance with the purposes of this subtitle1 should work in-- 7,a7 a parliamentary office1 ministry1 or other agency of ,taiwan2 or 7,b7 an organization outside the public sector in ,taiwan1 whose interests are associated with the interests of the fellow and the agency of the ,united ,states ,government from which the fellow is or had been employed4 7e7 ,program requirements 7#a7 ,eligibility requirements ,a ,united ,states citizen is eligible for a fellowship under this section if the citizen-- 7,a7 is an employee of the ,united ,states ,government2 7,b7 has received at least one exemplary performance review in his or her current ,united ,states ,government role within at least the last three years prior to beginning the fellowship2 7,c7 has at least #b years of experience in any branch of the ,united ,states ,government2 7,d7 has a demonstrated professional or educational background in the relationship between the ,united ,states and countries in the ,indo-,pacific region2 and 7,e7 has demonstrated his or her commitment to further service in the ,united ,states ,government4 7#b7 ,responsibilities of fellows ,each recipient of a fellowship under this section shall agree1 as a condition of such fellowship-- 7,a7 to maintain satisfactory progress in language training and appropriate behavior in ,taiwan1 consistent with ,united ,states ,government policy toward ,taiwan1 as determined by the ,department of ,state1 the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan and1 as appropriate1 its implementing partner2 7,b7 to refrain from engaging in any intelligence or intelligence-related activity on behalf of the ,united ,states ,government2 and 7,c7 to continue ,federal ,government employment for a period of not less than #d years after the conclusion of the fellowship or for not less than #b years for a fellowship that is #a year or shorter4 7#c7 ,responsibilities of implementing partner 7,a7 ,selection of fellows ,the implementing partner1 with the concurrence of the ,department of ,state and the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan1 shall-- 7i7 make efforts to recruit fellowship candidates who reflect the diversity of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 select fellows for the ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program based solely on merit1 with appropriate supervision from the ,department of ,state and the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan2 and 7iii7 prioritize the selection of candidates willing to serve in a fellowship lasting #a year or longer4 7,b7 ,first year ,the implementing partner should provide each fellow in the first year 7or shorter duration1 as jointly determined by the ,department of ,state and the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan for those who are not serving a #b-year fellowship7 with-- 7i7 intensive ,mandarin ,chinese language training2 and 7ii7 courses in the politics1 culture1 and history of ,taiwan1 ,china1 and the broader ,indo-,pacific4 7,c7 ,waiver of first-year training ,the ,department of ,state1 in coordination with the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan and1 as appropriate1 the implementing partner1 may waive any of the training required under paragraph 7#b7 to the extent that a fellow has ,mandarin language skills1 knowledge of the topic described in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 or for other related reasons approved by the ,department of ,state and the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan4 ,if any of the training requirements are waived for a fellow serving a #b-year fellowship1 the training portion of his or her fellowship may be shortened to the extent appropriate4 7,d7 ,office2 staffing ,the implementing partner1 in consultation with the ,department of ,state and the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan1 may maintain an office and at least #a full-time staff member in ,taiwan-- 7i7 to liaise with the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan and institutions of ,taiwan2 and 7ii7 to serve as the primary in-country point of contact for the recipients of fellowships under this part and their dependents4 7,e7 ,other functions ,the implementing partner may perform other functions in association with support of the ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program1 including logistical and administrative functions1 as prescribed by the ,department of ,state and the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan4 7#d7 ,noncompliance 7,a7 ,in general ,any fellow who fails to comply with the requirements under this section shall reimburse the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan1 or the appropriate ,united ,states ,government agency for-- 7i7 the ,federal funds expended for the fellow's participation in the fellowship1 as set forth in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c72 and 7ii7 interest accrued on such funds 7calculated at the prevailing rate74 7,b7 ,full reimbursement ,any fellow who violates subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b7 shall reimburse the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan1 or the appropriate ,united ,states ,government agency1 in an amount equal to the sum of-- 7i7 all of the ,federal funds expended for the fellow's participation in the fellowship2 and 7ii7 interest on the amount specified in subparagraph 7,a71 which shall be calculated at the prevailing rate4 7,c7 ,pro rata reimbursement ,any fellow who violates subparagraph 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b7 shall reimburse the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan1 or the appropriate ,united ,states ,government agency1 in an amount equal to the difference between-- 7i7 the amount specified in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 the product of-- 7,i7 the amount the fellow received in compensation during the final year of the fellowship1 including the value of any allowances and benefits received by the fellow2 multiplied by 7,,ii7 the percentage of the period specified in paragraph 7#b77;,c7 during which the fellow did not remain employed by the ,federal ,government4 7f7 ,flexible fellowship duration ,notwithstanding any requirement under this section1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan and1 as appropriate1 the implementing partner1 may award fellowships that have a duration of less than #b years1 and may alter the curriculum requirements under subsection 7d7 for such purposes4 7g7 ,sunset ,the fellowship program under this part shall terminate #g years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #eeca4 ,reports and audits 7a7 ,annual report ,not later than #ij days after the selection of the first class of fellows under this part1 and annually thereafter for #g years1 the ,department of ,state shall offer to brief the appropriate committees of ,congress regarding the following issues3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the performance of the implementing partner in fulfilling the purposes of this part4 7#b7 ,the names and sponsoring agencies of the fellows selected by the implementing partner and the extent to which such fellows represent the diversity of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,the names of the parliamentary offices1 ministries1 other agencies of ,taiwan1 and nongovernmental institutions to which each fellow was assigned during the second year of the fellowship4 7#d7 ,any recommendations1 as appropriate1 to improve the implementation of the ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program1 including added flexibilities in the administration of the program4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program's value upon the relationship between the ,united ,states and ,taiwan or the ,united ,states and ,asian countries4 7b7 ,annual financial audit 7#a7 ,in general ,the financial records of any implementing partner shall be audited annually in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards by independent certified public accountants or independent licensed public accountants who are certified or licensed by a regulatory authority of a ,state or another political subdivision of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,location ,each audit under paragraph 7#a7 shall be conducted at the place or places where the financial records of the implementing partner are normally kept4 7#c7 ,access to documents ,the implementing partner shall make available to the accountants conducting an audit under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 all books1 financial records1 files1 other papers1 things1 and property belonging to1 or in use by1 the implementing partner that are necessary to facilitate the audit2 and 7,b7 full facilities for verifying transactions with the balances or securities held by depositories1 fiscal agents1 and custodians4 7#d7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the end of each fiscal year1 the implementing partner shall provide a report of the audit conducted for such fiscal year under paragraph 7#a7 to the ,department of ,state and the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan4 7,b7 ,contents ,each audit report shall-- 7i7 set forth the scope of the audit2 7ii7 include such statements1 along with the auditor's opinion of those statements1 as may be necessary to present fairly the implementing partner's assets and liabilities1 surplus or deficit1 with reasonable detail2 7iii7 include a statement of the implementing partner's income and expenses during the year2 and 7iv7 include a schedule of-- 7,i7 all contracts and cooperative agreements requiring payments greater than #e1jjj2 and 7,,ii7 any payments of compensation1 salaries1 or fees at a rate greater than #e1jjj per year4 7,c7 ,copies ,each audit report shall be produced in sufficient copies for distribution to the public4 #eecb4 ,taiwan fellows on detail from government service 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,detail authorized ,with the approval of the ,secretary of ,state1 an agency head may detail1 for a period of not more than #b years1 an employee of the agency of the ,united ,states ,government who has been awarded a fellowship under this part1 to the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan for the purpose of assignment to ,taiwan or an organization described in section #eecj7;d77#b77;,b74 7#b7 ,agreement ,each detailee shall enter into a written agreement with the ,federal ,government before receiving a fellowship1 in which the fellow shall agree-- 7,a7 to continue in the service of the sponsoring agency at the end of fellowship for a period of at least #d years 7or at least #b years if the fellowship duration is #a year or shorter7 unless the detailee is involuntarily separated from the service of such agency2 and 7,b7 to pay to the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan1 or the ,united ,states ,government agency1 as appropriate1 any additional expenses incurred by the ,federal ,government in connection with the fellowship if the detailee voluntarily separates from service with the sponsoring agency before the end of the period for which the detailee has agreed to continue in the service of such agency4 7#c7 ,exception ,the payment agreed to under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 may not be required from a detailee who leaves the service of the sponsoring agency to enter into the service of another agency of the ,united ,states ,government unless the head of the sponsoring agency notifies the detailee before the effective date of entry into the service of the other agency that payment will be required under this subsection4 7b7 ,status as government employee ,a detailee-- 7#a7 is deemed1 for the purpose of preserving allowances1 privileges1 rights1 seniority1 and other benefits1 to be an employee of the sponsoring agency2 7#b7 is entitled to pay1 allowances1 and benefits from funds available to such agency1 which is deemed to comply with section #eecf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#c7 may be assigned to a position with an entity described in section #eecj7;d77#b77;,a7 if acceptance of such position does not involve-- 7,a7 the taking of an oath of allegiance to another government2 or 7,b7 the acceptance of compensation or other benefits from any foreign government by such detailee4 7c7 ,responsibilities of sponsoring agency 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal agency from which a detailee is detailed should provide the fellow allowances and benefits that are consistent with ,department of ,state ,standardized ,regulations or other applicable rules and regulations1 including-- 7,a7 a living quarters allowance to cover the cost of housing in ,taiwan2 7,b7 a cost of living allowance to cover any possible higher costs of living in ,taiwan2 7,c7 a temporary quarters subsistence allowance for up to #g days if the fellow is unable to find housing immediately upon arriving in ,taiwan2 7,d7 an education allowance to assist parents in providing the fellow's minor children with educational services ordinarily provided without charge by public schools in the ,united ,states2 7,e7 moving expenses to transport personal belongings of the fellow and his or her family in their move to ,taiwan1 which is comparable to the allowance given for ,american ,institute in ,taiwan employees assigned to ,taiwan2 and 7,f7 an economy-class airline ticket to and from ,taiwan for each fellow and the fellow's immediate family4 7#b7 ,modification of benefits ,the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan and its implementing partner1 with the approval of the ,department of ,state1 may modify the benefits set forth in paragraph 7#a7 if such modification is warranted by fiscal circumstances4 7d7 ,no financial liability ,the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan1 the implementing partner1 and ,taiwan or non-public sector entities in ,taiwan at which a fellow is detailed during the second year of the fellowship may not be held responsible for the pay1 allowances1 or any other benefit normally provided to the detailee4 7e7 ,reimbursement ,fellows may be detailed under subsection 7a77#a7 without reimbursement to the ,united ,states by the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan4 7f7 ,allowances and benefits ,detailees may be paid by the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan for the allowances and benefits listed in subsection 7c74 #eecc4 ,funding 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 #b1ijj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #ejj1jjj should be used to launch the ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program through a competitive cooperative agreement with an appropriate implementing partner2 7,b7 #b1cjj1jjj should be used to fund a cooperative agreement with an appropriate implementing partner2 and 7,c7 #ajj1jjj should be used for management expenses of the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan related to the management of the ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program2 and 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjbd1 and each succeeding fiscal year1 #b1djj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #b1cjj1jjj should be used for a cooperative agreement to the appropriate implementing partner2 and 7,b7 #ajj1jjj should be used for management expenses of the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan related to the management of the ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program4 7b7 ,private sources ,the implementing partner selected to implement the ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program may accept1 use1 and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property in carrying out such program1 subject to the review and approval of the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan4 #eecd4 ,study and report ,not later than #a year prior to the sunset of the fellowship program under section #eecj7;g71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study and submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house a report that includes-- 7#a7 an analysis of the ,united ,states ,government participants in this program1 including the number of applicants and the number of fellowships undertaken1 the place of employment1 and an assessment of the costs and benefits for participants and for the ,united ,states ,government of such fellowships2 7#b7 an analysis of the financial impact of the fellowship on ,united ,states ,government offices which have provided fellows to participate in the program2 and 7#c7 recommendations1 if any1 on how to improve the fellowship program4 #eece4 ,supporting ,united ,states educational and exchange programs with ,taiwan 7a7 ,establishment of the ,united ,states-,taiwan cultural exchange foundation ,the ,secretary of ,state should consider establishing an independent nonprofit entity that-- 7#a7 is dedicated to deepening ties between the future leaders of ,taiwan and the future leaders of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 works with ,state and local school districts and educational institutions to send high school and university students to ,taiwan to study the ,chinese language1 culture1 history1 politics1 and other relevant subjects4 7b7 ,partner ,state and local school districts and educational institutions1 including public universities1 are encouraged to partner with the ,taipei ,economic and ,cultural ,representative ,office in the ,united ,states to establish programs to promote more educational and cultural exchanges4 #f ,united ,states-,taiwan ,public ,health ,protection #eecf4 ,short title ,this part may be cited as ,united ,states-,taiwan ,public ,health ,protection ,act4 #eecg4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,for the purposes of this part1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,f7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,center ,the term ,center means the ,infectious ,disease ,monitoring ,center described in section #eech7;a77#b74 #eech4 ,study on an infectious disease monitoring center 7a7 ,study ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit to appropriate congressional committees a study that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a description of ongoing cooperation between the ,united ,states ,government and ,taiwan related to public health1 including public health activities supported by the ,united ,states in ,taiwan4 7#b7 ,a description how the ,united ,states and ,taiwan can promote further cooperation and expand public health activities1 including the feasibility and utility of establishing an ,infectious ,disease ,monitoring ,center within the ,american ,institute of ,taiwan in ,taipei1 ,taiwan to-- 7,a7 regularly monitor1 analyze1 and disseminate open-source material from countries in the region1 including viral strains1 bacterial subtypes1 and other pathogens2 7,b7 engage in people-to-people contacts with medical specialists and public health officials in the region2 7,c7 provide expertise and information on infectious diseases to the ,united ,states ,government and ,taiwanese officials2 and 7,d7 carry out other appropriate activities1 as determined by the ,director of the ,center4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a plan on how such a ,center would be established and operationalized1 including-- 7,a7 the personnel1 material1 and funding requirements necessary to establish and operate the ,center2 and 7,b7 the proposed structure and composition of ,center personnel1 which may include-- 7i7 infectious disease experts from the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 who are recommended to serve as detailees to the ,center2 and 7ii7 additional qualified persons to serve as detailees to or employees of the ,center1 including-- 7,i7 from any other relevant ,federal department or agencies1 to include the ,department of ,state and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development2 7,,ii7 qualified foreign service nationals or locally engaged staff who are considered citizens of ,taiwan2 and 7,,iii7 employees of the ,taiwan ,centers for ,disease ,control2 7#b7 an evaluation1 based on the factors in paragraph 7#a71 of whether to establish the ,center2 and 7#c7 a description of any consultations or agreements between the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan and the ,taipei ,economic and ,cultural ,representative ,office in the ,united ,states regarding the establishment and operation of the ,center1 including-- 7,a7 the role that employees of the ,taiwan ,centers for ,disease ,control would play in supporting or coordinating with the ,center2 and 7,b7 whether any employees of the ,taiwan ,centers for ,disease ,control would be detailed to1 or co-located with1 the ,center4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees before full completion of the study4 #g ,rules of ,construction #eeci4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subtitle may be construed-- 7#a7 to restore diplomatic relations with the ,republic of ,china2 or 7#b7 to alter the ,united ,states ,government's position with respect to the international status of the ,republic of ,china4 #eedj4 ,rule of construction regarding the use of military force ,nothing in this title may be construed as authorizing the use of military force or the introduction of ,united ,states forces into hostilities4 ,b ,united ,states-,ecuador ,partnership ,act of #bjbb #eeda4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,united ,states-,ecuador ,partnership ,act of #bjbb4 #eedb4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states should take additional steps to strengthen its bilateral partnership with ,ecuador1 including by providing for robust trade and investment1 increasing law enforcement cooperation1 renewing the activities of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development in ,ecuador1 and supporting ,ecuador's response to and recovery from the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 as necessary and appropriate2 and 7#b7 strengthening the ,united ,states-,ecuador partnership presents an opportunity to advance core ,united ,states national security interests and work with other democratic partners to maintain a prosperous1 politically stable1 and democratic ,western ,hemisphere that is resilient to malign foreign influence4 #eedc4 ,facilitating economic and commercial ties ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 as appropriate1 shall develop and implement a strategy to strengthen commercial and economic ties between the ,united ,states and ,ecuador by-- 7#a7 promoting cooperation and information sharing to encourage awareness of and increase trade and investment opportunities between the ,united ,states and ,ecuador2 7#b7 supporting efforts by the ,government of ,ecuador to promote a more open1 transparent1 and competitive business environment1 including by lowering trade barriers1 implementing policies to reduce trading times1 and improving efficiencies to expedite customs operations for importers and exporters of all sizes1 in all sectors1 and at all ports of entry in ,ecuador2 7#c7 establishing frameworks or mechanisms to review the long term financial sustainability and security implications of foreign investments in ,ecuador in strategic sectors or services2 7#d7 establishing competitive and transparent infrastructure project selection and procurement processes in ,ecuador that promote transparency1 open competition1 financial sustainability1 and robust adherence to global standards and norms2 7#e7 developing programs to help the ,government of ,ecuador improve efficiency and transparency in customs administration1 including through support for the ,government of ,ecuador's ongoing efforts to digitize its customs process and accept electronic documents required for the import1 export1 and transit of goods under specific international standards1 as well as related training to expedite customs1 security1 efficiency1 and competitiveness2 7#f7 spurring digital transformation that would advance-- 7,a7 the provision of digitized government services with the greatest potential to improve transparency1 lower business costs1 and expand citizens' access to public services and public information2 and 7,b7 best practices to mitigate the risks to digital infrastructure by doing business with communication networks and communications supply chains with equipment and services from companies with close ties to or susceptible to pressure from governments or security services without reliable legal checks on governmental powers2 and 7#g7 identifying1 as appropriate1 a role for the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 and the ,united ,states private sector in supporting efforts to increase private sector investment and strengthen economic prosperity4 #eedd4 ,promoting inclusive economic development ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 as appropriate1 shall develop and implement a strategy and related programs to support inclusive economic development across ,ecuador's national territory by-- 7#a7 facilitating increased access to public and private financing1 equity investments1 grants1 and market analysis for small and medium-sized businesses2 7#b7 providing technical assistance to local governments to formulate and enact local development plans that invest in ,indigenous and ,afro-,ecuadorian communities2 7#c7 connecting rural agricultural networks1 including ,indigenous and ,afro-,ecuadorian agricultural networks1 to consumers in urban centers and export markets1 including through infrastructure construction and maintenance programs that are subject to audits and carefully designed to minimize potential environmental harm2 7#d7 partnering with local governments1 the private sector1 and local civil society organizations1 including organizations representing marginalized communities and faith-based organizations1 to provide skills training and investment in support of initiatives that provide economically viable1 legal alternatives to participating in illegal economies2 and 7#e7 connecting small scale fishing enterprises to consumers and export markets1 in order to reduce vulnerability to organized criminal networks4 #eede4 ,combating illicit economies1 corruption1 and negative foreign influence ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall develop and implement a strategy and related programs to increase the capacity of ,ecuador's justice system and law enforcement authorities to combat illicit economies1 corruption1 transnational criminal organizations1 and the harmful influence of malign foreign and domestic actors by-- 7#a7 providing technical assistance and material support 7including1 as appropriate1 radars1 vessels1 and communications equipment7 to vetted specialized units of ,ecuador's national police and the armed services to disrupt1 degrade1 and dismantle organizations involved in illicit narcotics trafficking1 transnational criminal activities1 illicit mining1 and illegal1 unregulated1 and unreported fishing1 among other illicit activities2 7#b7 providing technical assistance to address challenges related to ,ecuador's penitentiary and corrections system2 7#c7 strengthening the regulatory framework of mining through collaboration with key ,ecuadorian institutions1 such as the ,interior ,ministry's ,special ,commission for the ,control of ,illegal ,mining and the ,national ,police's ,investigative ,unit on ,mining ,crimes1 and providing technical assistance in support of their law enforcement activities2 7#d7 providing technical assistance to judges1 prosecutors1 and ombudsmen to increase capacity to enforce laws against human smuggling and trafficking1 illicit mining1 illegal logging1 illegal1 unregulated1 and unreported 7,,iuu7 fishing1 and other illicit economic activities2 7#e7 providing support to the ,government of ,ecuador to prevent illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing1 including through expanding detection and response capabilities1 and the use of dark vessel tracing technology2 7#f7 supporting multilateral efforts to stem illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing with neighboring countries in ,south ,america and within the ,south ,pacific ,regional ,fisheries ,management ,organisation2 7#g7 assisting the ,government of ,ecuador's efforts to protect defenders of internationally recognized human rights1 including through the work of the ,office of the ,ombudsman of ,ecuador1 and by encouraging the inclusion of ,indigenous and ,afro-,ecuadorian communities and civil society organizations in this process2 7#h7 supporting efforts to improve transparency1 uphold accountability1 and build capacity within the ,office of the ,comptroller ,general2 7#i7 enhancing the institutional capacity and technical capabilities of defense and security institutions of ,ecuador to conduct national or regional security missions1 including through regular bilateral and multilateral cooperation1 foreign military financing1 international military education1 and training programs1 consistent with applicable ,ecuadorian laws and regulations2 7#aj7 enhancing port management and maritime security partnerships to disrupt1 degrade1 and dismantle transnational criminal networks and facilitate the legitimate flow of people1 goods1 and services2 and 7#aa7 strengthening cybersecurity cooperation-- 7,a7 to effectively respond to cybersecurity threats1 including state-sponsored threats2 7,b7 to share best practices to combat such threats2 7,c7 to help develop and implement information architectures that respect individual privacy rights and reduce the risk that data collected through such systems will be exploited by malign state and non-state actors2 7,d7 to strengthen resilience against cyberattacks2 and 7,e7 to strengthen the resilience of critical infrastructure4 #eedf4 ,strengthening democratic governance 7a7 ,strengthening democratic governance ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 should develop and implement initiatives to strengthen democratic governance in ,ecuador by supporting-- 7#a7 measures to improve the capacity of national and subnational government institutions to govern through transparent1 inclusive1 and democratic processes2 7#b7 efforts that measurably enhance the capacity of political actors and parties to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law2 7#c7 initiatives to strengthen democratic governance1 including combating political1 administrative1 and judicial corruption and improving transparency of the administration of public budgets2 and 7#d7 the efforts of civil society organizations and independent media-- 7,a7 to conduct oversight of the ,government of ,ecuador and the ,national ,assembly of ,ecuador2 7,b7 to promote initiatives that strengthen democratic governance1 anti-corruption standards1 and public and private sector transparency2 and 7,c7 to foster political engagement between the ,government of ,ecuador1 including the ,national ,assembly of ,ecuador1 and all parts of ,ecuadorian society1 including women1 indigenous communities1 and ,afro-,ecuadorian communities4 7b7 ,legislative strengthening ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 working through the ,consortium for ,elections and ,political ,process ,strengthening or any equivalent or successor mechanism1 shall develop and implement programs to strengthen the ,national ,assembly of ,ecuador by providing training and technical assistance to-- 7#a7 members and committee offices of the ,national ,assembly of ,ecuador1 including the ,ethics ,committee and ,audit ,committee2 7#b7 assist in the creation of entities that can offer comprehensive and independent research and analysis on legislative and oversight matters pending before the ,national ,assembly1 including budgetary and economic issues2 and 7#c7 improve democratic governance and government transparency1 including through effective legislation4 7c7 ,bilateral legislative cooperation ,to the degree practicable1 in implementing the programs required under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development should facilitate meetings and collaboration between members of the ,united ,states ,congress and the ,national ,assembly of ,ecuador4 #eedg4 ,fostering conservation and stewardship ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall develop and implement programs and enhance existing programs1 as necessary and appropriate1 to improve ecosystem conservation and enhance the effective stewardship of ,ecuador's natural resources by-- 7#a7 providing technical assistance to ,ecuador's ,ministry of the ,environment to safeguard national parks and protected forests and protected species1 while promoting the participation of ,indigenous communities in this process2 7#b7 strengthening the capacity of communities to access the right to prior consultation1 encoded in ,article #eg of the ,constitution of ,ecuador and related laws1 executive decrees1 administrative acts1 and ministerial regulations2 7#c7 supporting ,indigenous and ,afro-,ecuadorian communities as they raise awareness of threats to biodiverse ancestral lands1 including through support for local media in such communities and technical assistance to monitor illicit activities2 7#d7 partnering with the ,government of ,ecuador in support of reforestation and improving river1 lake1 and coastal water quality2 7#e7 providing assistance to communities affected by illegal mining and deforestation2 and 7#f7 fostering mechanisms for cooperation on emergency preparedness and rapid recovery from natural disasters1 including by-- 7,a7 establishing regional preparedness1 recovery1 and emergency management centers to facilitate rapid response to survey and help maintain planning on regional disaster anticipated needs and possible resources2 and 7,b7 training disaster recovery officials on latest techniques and lessons learned from ,united ,states experiences4 #eedh4 ,authorization to transfer excess ,coast ,guard vessels 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should undertake efforts to expand cooperation with the ,government of ,ecuador to-- 7#a7 ensure protections for the ,galpagos ,marine ,reserve2 7#b7 deter illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing2 and 7#c7 increase interdiction of narcotics trafficking and other forms of illicit trafficking4 7b7 ,authority to transfer excess ,coast ,guard vessels to the ,government of ,ecuador ,the ,president shall conduct a joint assessment with the ,government of ,ecuador to ensure sufficient capacity exists to maintain ,island class cutters4 ,upon completion of a favorable assessment1 the ,president is authorized to transfer up to two ,,island class cutters to the ,government of ,ecuador as excess defense articles pursuant to the authority of section #eaf of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;j74 7c7 ,grants not counted in annual total of transferred excess defense articles ,the value of a vessel transferred to another country on a grant basis pursuant to authority provided by subsection 7b7 shall not be counted against the aggregate value of excess defense articles transferred in any fiscal year under section #eaf of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;j74 7d7 ,costs of transfers ,any expense incurred by the ,united ,states in connection with a transfer authorized by this section shall be charged to the recipient notwithstanding section #eaf7;e7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;j7e774 7e7 ,repair and refurbishment in ,united ,states shipyards ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,president shall require1 as a condition of the transfer of a vessel under this section1 that the recipient to which the vessel is transferred have such repair or refurbishment of the vessel as is needed1 before the vessel joins the naval forces of that recipient1 performed at a shipyard located in the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,expiration of authority ,the authority to transfer a vessel under this section shall expire at the end of the #c-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #eedi4 ,reporting requirements 7a7 ,secretary of ,state ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies as described in sections #eedc1 #eede1 and #eedf7;a71 shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive strategy to address the requirements described in sections #eedc1 #eede1 and #eedf7;a72 and 7#b7 not later than #b years and #d years after submitting the comprehensive strategy under paragraph 7#a71 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the implementation of the strategy4 7b7 ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies as described in sections #eedd1 #eedf7;b71 and #eedg1 shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit to appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive strategy to address the requirements described in sections #eedd1 #eedf7;b7 and #eedg2 and 7#b7 not later than #b years and #d years after submitting the comprehensive strategy under paragraph 7#a71 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the implementation of the strategy4 7c7 ,submission ,the strategies and reports required under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 may be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees as joint strategies and reports4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this subtitle1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 #eeej4 ,sunset ,this subtitle shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,c ,,fentanyl ,results ,act #eeea4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,fighting ,emerging ,narcotics ,through ,additional ,nations to ,yield ,lasting ,results ,act or the ,,fentanyl ,results ,act4 #eeeb4 ,prioritization of efforts of the ,department of ,state to combat international trafficking in covered synthetic drugs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall prioritize efforts of the ,department of ,state to combat international trafficking of covered synthetic drugs by carrying out programs and activities to include the following3 7#a7 ,supporting increased data collection by the ,united ,states and foreign countries through increased drug use surveys among populations1 increased use of wastewater testing where appropriate1 and multilateral sharing of that data4 7#b7 ,engaging in increased consultation and partnership with international drug agencies1 including the ,european ,monitoring ,centre for ,drugs and ,drug ,addiction1 regulatory agencies in foreign countries1 and the ,united ,nations ,office on ,drugs and ,crime4 7#c7 ,carrying out programs to provide technical assistance and equipment1 as appropriate1 to strengthen the capacity of foreign law enforcement agencies with respect to covered synthetic drugs1 as required by section #eeec4 7#d7 ,carrying out exchange programs for governmental and nongovernmental personnel in the ,united ,states and in foreign countries to provide educational and professional development on demand reduction matters relating to the illicit use of covered synthetic drugs and other drugs1 as required by section #eeed4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the implementation of this section4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 #eeec4 ,program to provide assistance to build the capacity of foreign law enforcement agencies with respect to covered synthetic drugs 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #ffj of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdbj71 the ,secretary of ,state shall establish a program to provide assistance to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement agencies of the countries described in subsection 7c7 to help such agencies to identify1 track1 and improve their forensics detection capabilities with respect to covered synthetic drugs4 7b7 ,priority ,the ,secretary of ,state shall prioritize technical assistance1 and the provision of equipment1 as appropriate1 under subsection 7a7 among those countries described in subsection 7c7 in which such assistance and equipment would have the most impact in reducing illicit use of covered synthetic drugs in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,countries described ,the foreign countries described in this subsection are-- 7#a7 countries that are producers of covered synthetic drugs2 7#b7 countries whose pharmaceutical and chemical industries are known to be exploited for development or procurement of precursors of covered synthetic drugs2 or 7#c7 major drug-transit countries for covered synthetic drugs as defined by the ,secretary of ,state4 7d7 ,exception ,no assistance may be provided to the ,people's ,republic of ,china or to any of its law enforcement agencies pursuant to the program authorized by this section4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,state to carry out this section #d1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg4 #eeed4 ,exchange program on demand reduction matters relating to illicit use of covered synthetic drugs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall establish or continue and strengthen1 as appropriate1 an exchange program for governmental and nongovernmental personnel in the ,united ,states and in foreign countries to provide educational and professional development on demand reduction matters relating to the illicit use of covered synthetic drugs and other drugs4 7b7 ,program requirements ,the program required by subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall be limited to individuals who have expertise and experience in matters described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 in the case of inbound exchanges1 may be carried out as part of exchange programs and international visitor programs administered by the ,bureau of ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs of the ,department of ,state1 including the ,international ,visitor ,leadership ,program1 in coordination with the ,bureau of ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs2 and 7#c7 shall include outbound exchanges for governmental or nongovernmental personnel in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,state to carry out this section #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg4 #eeee4 ,amendments to international narcotics control program 7a7 ,international narcotics control strategy report ,section #dhi7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbia;h7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating the second paragraph 7#aj7 as paragraph 7#aa72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 ,covered synthetic drugs and new psychoactive substances 7,a7 ,covered synthetic drugs ,information that contains an assessment of the countries significantly involved in the manufacture1 production1 transshipment1 or trafficking of covered synthetic drugs1 to include the following3 7i7 ,the scale of legal domestic production and any available information on the number of manufacturers and producers of such drugs in such countries4 7ii7 ,information on any law enforcement assessments of the scale of illegal production of such drugs1 including a description of the capacity of illegal laboratories to produce such drugs4 7iii7 ,the types of inputs used and a description of the primary methods of synthesis employed by illegal producers of such drugs4 7iv7 ,an assessment of the policies of such countries to regulate licit manufacture and interdict illicit manufacture1 diversion1 distribution1 shipment1 and trafficking of such drugs and an assessment of the effectiveness of the policies' implementation4 7,b7 ,new psychoactive substances ,information on1 to the extent practicable1 any policies of responding to new psychoactive substances1 to include the following3 7i7 ,which governments have articulated policies on scheduling of such substances4 7ii7 ,any data on impacts of such policies and other responses to such substances4 7iii7 ,an assessment of any policies the ,united ,states could adopt to improve its response to new psychoactive substances4 7,c7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph1 the terms covered synthetic drug and new psychoactive substance have the meaning given those terms in section #eeeh of the ,,fentanyl ,results ,act4 4 7b7 ,definition of major illicit drug producing country ,section #dha7;e7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbia7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 that is a significant direct source of covered synthetic drugs or psychotropic drugs or other controlled substances1 including precursor chemicals when those chemicals are used in the production of such drugs and substances1 significantly affecting the ,united ,states2 2 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#e7 to read as follows3 7#e7 the term major drug-transit country means a country through which are transported covered synthetic drugs or psychotropic drugs or other controlled substances significantly affecting the ,united ,states2 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 the term covered synthetic drug has the meaning given that term in section #eeeh of the ,,fentanyl ,results ,act4 4 #eeef4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,president should direct the ,united ,states ,representative to the ,united ,nations to use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states at the ,united ,nations to advocate for more transparent assessments of countries by the ,international ,narcotics ,control ,board2 and 7#b7 bilateral1 plurilateral1 and multilateral international cooperation is essential to combating the trafficking of covered synthetic drugs4 #eeeg4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subtitle or the amendments made by this subtitle shall be construed to affect the prioritization of extradition requests4 #eeeh4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,controlled substance2 controlled substance analogue ,the terms controlled substance and controlled substance analogue have the meanings given those terms in section #ajb of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hjb74 7#b7 ,covered synthetic drug ,the term covered synthetic drug means-- 7,a7 a synthetic controlled substance or synthetic controlled substance analogue1 including fentanyl or a fentanyl analogue2 or 7,b7 a new psychoactive substance4 7#c7 ,new psychoactive substance ,the term new psychoactive substance means a substance of abuse1 or any preparation thereof1 that-- 7,a7 is not-- 7i7 included in any schedule as a controlled substance under the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq472 or 7ii7 controlled by the ,single ,convention on ,narcotic ,drugs1 done at ,new ,york ,march #cj1 #aifa1 or the ,convention on ,psychotropic ,substances1 done at ,vienna ,february #ba1 #aiga2 7,b7 is new or has reemerged on the illicit market2 and 7,c7 poses a threat to the public health and safety4 ,d ,international ,pandemic ,preparedness #eeei4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,global ,health ,security and ,international ,pandemic ,prevention1 ,preparedness and ,response ,act of #bjbb4 #eefj4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the terms ,global ,health ,security ,agenda and ,,ghsa mean the multi-sectoral initiative launched in #bjad1 and renewed in #bjah1 that brings together countries1 regions1 international organizations1 nongovernmental organizations1 and the private sector-- 7,a7 to elevate global health security as a national-level priority2 7,b7 to share best practices2 and 7,c7 to facilitate national capacity to comply with and adhere to-- 7i7 the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje72 7ii7 the international standards and guidelines established by the ,world ,organisation for ,animal ,health2 7iii7 ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolution #aedj 7#bjjd72 7iv7 the ,convention on the ,prohibition of the ,development1 ,production and ,stockpiling of ,bacteriological and ,toxin ,weapons and on their ,destruction1 done at ,washington1 ,london1 and ,moscow1 ,april #aj1 #aigb 7commonly referred to as the ,biological ,weapons ,convention72 7v7 the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda #bjbd ,framework2 and 7vi7 other relevant frameworks that contribute to global health security4 7#c7 ,the term ,global ,health ,security ,index means the comprehensive assessment and benchmarking of health security and related capabilities across the countries that make up the ,states ,parties to the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje74 7#d7 ,the term ,global ,health ,security ,initiative means the informal network of countries and organizations that came together in #bjja1 to undertake concerted global action to strengthen public health preparedness and response to chemical1 biological1 radiological1 and nuclear threats1 including pandemic influenza4 7#e7 ,the term ,,ihr 7#bjje7 ,monitoring and ,evaluation ,framework means the framework through which the ,world ,health ,organization and the ,state ,parties to the ,international ,health ,regulations1 as amended in #bjje1 review1 measure1 and assess core country public health capacities and ensure mutual accountability for global health security under the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje71 including through the ,joint ,external ,evaluations1 simulation exercises1 and after-action reviews4 7#f7 ,the term ,joint ,external ,evaluation means the voluntary1 collaborative1 multi-sectoral process facilitated by the ,world ,health ,organization-- 7,a7 to assess country capacity to prevent1 detect1 and rapidly respond to public health risks occurring naturally or due to deliberate or accidental events2 7,b7 to assess progress in achieving the targets under the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje72 and 7,c7 to recommend priority actions4 7#g7 ,the term key stakeholders means actors engaged in efforts to advance global health security programs and objectives1 including-- 7,a7 national and local governments in partner countries2 7,b7 other bilateral donors2 7,c7 international1 regional1 and local organizations1 including private1 voluntary1 nongovernmental1 and civil society organizations1 including faith-based and indigenous organizations2 7,d7 international1 regional1 and local financial institutions2 7,e7 representatives of historically marginalized groups1 including women1 youth1 and indigenous peoples2 7,f7 the private sector1 including medical device1 technology1 pharmaceutical1 manufacturing1 logistics1 and other relevant companies2 and 7,g7 public and private research and academic institutions4 7#h7 ,the term ,one ,health approach means the collaborative1 multi-sectoral1 and transdisciplinary approach toward achieving optimal health outcomes in a manner that recognizes the interconnection between people1 animals1 plants1 and their shared environment4 7#i7 ,the term pandemic preparedness refers to the actions taken to establish and sustain the capacity and capabilities necessary to rapidly identify1 prevent1 protect against1 and respond to the emergence1 reemergence1 and spread of pathogens of pandemic potential4 7#aj7 ,the term partner country means a foreign country in which the relevant ,federal departments and agencies are implementing ,united ,states foreign assistance for global health security and pandemic prevention1 preparedness1 and response under this subtitle4 7#aa7 ,the term relevant ,federal departments and agencies means any ,federal department or agency implementing ,united ,states policies and programs relevant to the advancement of ,united ,states global health security and diplomacy overseas1 which may include-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,state2 7,b7 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development2 7,c7 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services2 7,d7 the ,department of ,defense2 7,e7 the ,defense ,threat ,reduction ,agency2 7,f7 the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation2 7,g7 the ,development ,finance ,corporation2 7,h7 the ,peace ,corps2 and 7,i7 any other department or agency that the ,president determines to be relevant for these purposes4 7#ab7 ,the term resilience means the ability of people1 households1 communities1 systems1 institutions1 countries1 and regions to reduce1 mitigate1 withstand1 adapt to1 and quickly recover from shocks and stresses in a manner that reduces chronic vulnerability to the emergence1 reemergence1 and spread of pathogens of pandemic potential and facilitates inclusive growth4 7#ac7 ,the terms respond and response mean the actions taken to counter an infectious disease4 7#ad7 ,the term ,,usaid means the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 #eefa4 ,enhancing the ,united ,states' international response to pandemics 7a7 ,leveraging ,united ,states ,bilateral ,global ,health ,programs for ,international ,pandemic ,response ,subject to the notification requirements under section #fcd;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcid-a71 amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out section #ajd of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea;b7 may be used in countries receiving such ,united ,states foreign assistance for the purpose of-- 7#a7 strengthening vaccine readiness2 7#b7 reducing vaccine hesitancy2 7#c7 delivering and administering vaccines2 7#d7 strengthening health systems and global supply chains as necessary for global health security and pandemic preparedness1 prevention1 and response2 7#e7 supporting global health workforce planning1 training1 and management for pandemic preparedness1 prevention1 and response2 7#f7 enhancing transparency1 quality1 and reliability of public health data2 7#g7 increasing bidirectional testing1 including screening for symptomatic and asymptomatic cases2 and 7#h7 building laboratory capacity4 7b7 ,roles of the ,department of ,state1 ,,usaid1 and the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services in ,international ,pandemic ,response 7#a7 ,finding ,congress finds that different outbreaks of infectious disease threats may require flexibility and changes to the designated roles and responsibilities of relevant ,federal departments and agencies4 7#b7 ,lead agencies for coordination of the united states' international response to infectious disease outbreaks with severe or pandemic potential ,the ,president shall identify the relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 including the ,department of ,state1 ,,usaid1 and the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services 7including the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention71 leading specific aspects of the ,united ,states international operational response to outbreaks of emerging high-consequence infectious disease threats in accordance with federal law4 7#c7 ,notification ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and regularly thereafter as appropriate1 the ,president shall notify the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives of the roles and responsibilities of each relevant ,federal department and agency with respect to the international operational response to the outbreak of an emerging high-consequence infectious disease threat4 7c7 ,,usaid ,disaster ,surge ,capacity 7#a7 ,disaster surge capacity ,the ,administrator of the ,,usaid is authorized to expend funds made available to carry out part ,i and chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea and #bcdf71 including funds made available for ,assistance for ,europe1 ,eurasia and ,central ,asia1 in addition to amounts otherwise made available for such purposes1 for the cost 7including support costs7 of individuals detailed to or employed by ,,usaid whose primary responsibility is to carry out programs to address global health emergencies and natural or manmade disasters4 7#b7 ,notification ,not later than #ae days before making funds available to address manmade disasters pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,state or the ,administrator of the ,,usaid shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of such intended action4 #eefb4 ,international pandemic prevention and preparedness 7a7 ,united ,states ,international ,activities ,to ,advance ,global ,health ,security and ,diplomacy ,strategy and ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall develop1 update1 maintain1 and advance a comprehensive strategy for improving ,united ,states global health security and diplomacy for pandemic prevention1 preparedness1 and response which1 consistent with the purposes of this subtitle1 shall-- 7,a7 clearly articulate ,united ,states policy goals related to pandemic prevention1 preparedness1 and response1 including through actions to strengthen diplomatic leadership and the effectiveness of ,united ,states foreign policy and international preparedness assistance for global health security through advancement of a ,one ,health approach1 the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda1 the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje71 and other relevant frameworks that contribute to pandemic prevention and preparedness2 7,b7 establish specific and measurable goals1 benchmarks1 timetables1 performance metrics1 and monitoring and evaluation plans for ,united ,states foreign policy and assistance for global health security that promote learning and adaptation and reflect international best practices relating to global health security1 transparency1 and accountability2 7,c7 establish transparent mechanisms to improve coordination and avoid duplication of effort between and among the relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 partner countries1 donor countries1 the private sector1 multilateral organizations1 and other key stakeholders2 7,d7 prioritize working with partner countries with-- 7i7 demonstrated need1 as identified through the ,joint ,external ,evaluation process1 the ,global ,health ,security ,index classification of health systems1 national action plans for health security1 ,global ,health ,security ,agenda1 other risk-based assessments1 and complementary or successor indicators of global health security and pandemic preparedness2 and 7ii7 demonstrated commitment to transparency1 including budget and global health data transparency1 complying with the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje71 investing in domestic health systems1 and achieving measurable results2 7,e7 reduce long-term reliance upon ,united ,states foreign assistance for global health security by-- 7i7 ensuring that ,united ,states global health assistance authorized under this subtitle is strategically planned and coordinated in a manner that delivers immediate impact and contributes to enduring results1 including through efforts to enhance community capacity and resilience to infectious disease threats and emergencies2 and 7ii7 ensuring partner country ownership of global health security strategies1 data1 programs1 and outcomes and improved domestic resource mobilization1 co-financing1 and appropriate national budget allocations for global health security and pandemic prevention1 preparedness1 and response2 7,f7 assist partner countries in building the technical capacity of relevant ministries1 systems1 and networks to prepare1 execute1 monitor1 and evaluate national action plans for global health security and pandemic prevention1 preparedness1 and response that are developed with input from key stakeholders1 including mechanism to enhance budget and global health data transparency1 as necessary and appropriate2 7,g7 support and align ,united ,states foreign assistance authorized under this subtitle with such national action plans for health security and pandemic prevention1 preparedness1 and response1 as appropriate2 7,h7 facilitate communication and collaboration1 as appropriate1 among local stakeholders in support of country-led strategies and initiatives to better identify and prevent health impacts related to the emergence1 reemergence1 and spread of zoonoses2 7,i7 support the long-term success of programs by building the pandemic preparedness capacity of local organizations and institutions in target countries and communities2 7,j7 develop community resilience to infectious disease threats and emergencies2 7,k7 support global health budget and workforce planning in partner countries1 consistent with the purposes of this subtitle1 including training in financial management and budget and global health data transparency2 7,l7 strengthen linkages between complementary bilateral and multilateral foreign assistance programs1 including efforts of the ,world ,bank1 the ,world ,health ,organization1 the ,global ,fund to ,fight ,,aids1 ,tuberculosis1 and ,malaria1 and ,gavi1 the ,vaccine ,alliance1 that contribute to the development of more resilient health systems and global supply chains for global health security and pandemic prevention1 preparedness1 and response in partner countries with the capacity1 resources1 and personnel required to prevent1 detect1 and respond to infectious disease threats2 and 7,m7 support innovation and partnerships with the private sector1 health organizations1 civil society1 nongovernmental1 faith-based and indigenous organizations1 and health research and academic institutions to improve pandemic prevention1 preparedness1 and response1 including for the development and deployment of effective and accessible infectious disease tracking tools1 diagnostics1 therapeutics1 and vaccines4 7#b7 ,submission of strategy 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president1 in consultation with the heads of the relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 to-- 7i7 the appropriate congressional committees2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 and 7iii7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,agency-specific plans ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include specific implementation plans from each relevant ,federal department and agency that describe-- 7i7 the anticipated contributions of the ,federal department or agency1 including technical1 financial1 and in-kind contributions1 to implement the strategy2 and 7ii7 the efforts of the ,federal department or agency to ensure that the activities and programs carried out pursuant to the strategy are designed to achieve maximum impact and long-term sustainability4 7#c7 ,annual report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the submission of the strategy pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,a71 and not later than ,october #a of each year thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the committees listed in such paragraph a report that describes the status of the implementation of such strategy4 7,b7 ,contents ,each report submitted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 identify any substantial changes made to the strategy during the preceding calendar year2 7ii7 describe the progress made in implementing the strategy1 including specific information related to the progress toward improving countries' ability to detect1 prevent1 and respond to infectious disease threats2 7iii7 identify-- 7,i7 the indicators used to establish benchmarks and measure results over time2 and 7,,ii7 the mechanisms for reporting such results in an open and transparent manner2 7iv7 contain a transparent1 open1 and detailed accounting of obligations by relevant ,federal departments and agencies to implement the strategy1 including1 to the extent practicable1 for each such ,federal department and agency1 the statutory source of obligated funds1 the amounts obligated1 implementing partners and sub-partners1 targeted beneficiaries1 and activities supported2 7v7 the efforts of the relevant ,federal department or agency to ensure that the activities and programs carried out pursuant to the strategy are designed to achieve maximum impact and enduring results1 including through specific activities to strengthen health systems for global health security and pandemic prevention1 preparedness1 and response1 as appropriate2 7vi7 assess efforts to coordinate ,united ,states global health security programs1 activities1 and initiatives with key stakeholders2 7vii7 incorporate a plan for regularly reviewing and updating strategies1 partnerships1 and programs and sharing lessons learned with a wide range of stakeholders in an open1 transparent manner2 and 7viii7 describe the progress achieved and challenges concerning the ,united ,states ,government's ability to advance the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda and pandemic preparedness1 including data disaggregated by priority country using indicators that are consistent on a year-to-year basis and recommendations to resolve1 mitigate1 or otherwise address the challenges identified through such indicators4 7,c7 ,form ,the strategy and reports required under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7b7 ,united ,states ,coordinator for ,global ,health ,security ,the ,president shall designate an appropriate senior official to be the ,united ,states ,coordinator for ,global ,health ,security1 who shall be responsible for the coordination of the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda ,interagency ,review ,council and who should-- 7#a7 have significant background and expertise in public health1 health security1 and emergency response management2 7#b7 coordinate1 through a whole-of-government approach1 the efforts of relevant ,federal departments and agencies to implement the strategy under subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 seek to fully use the unique capabilities of each relevant ,federal department and agency and ensure effective and appropriate ,united ,states representation at relevant international forums1 while collaborating with and leveraging the contributions of other key stakeholders4 7c7 ,ambassador-,at-,large for ,global ,health ,security and ,diplomacy 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established1 within the ,department of ,state1 the position of ,ambassador-,at-,large for ,global ,health ,security and ,diplomacy 7referred to in this section as the ,ambassador-,at-,large74 7#b7 ,appointment2 qualifications ,the ,ambassador-,at-,large-- 7,a7 shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate2 7,b7 shall report to the ,secretary of ,state2 and 7,c7 shall have-- 7i7 demonstrated knowledge and experience in the field of health security1 development1 public health1 epidemiology1 or medicine2 and 7ii7 relevant diplomatic1 policy1 and political expertise4 7#c7 ,authorities ,the ,ambassador-,at-,large may-- 7,a7 operate internationally to carry out the purposes of this section2 7,b7 ensure effective coordination1 management1 and oversight of ,united ,states foreign policy1 diplomatic efforts1 and foreign assistance funded with amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to section #eefd7;a7 that are used by the ,department of ,state to advance the relevant elements of the ,united ,states global health security and diplomacy strategy developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 by-- 7i7 developing and updating1 as appropriate1 in collaboration with the ,administrator of the ,,usaid and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 related policy guidance and unified auditing1 monitoring1 and evaluation plans2 7ii7 avoiding duplication of effort and collaborating with other relevant ,federal departments and agencies2 7iii7 leading1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,administrator of the ,,usaid1 and other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 diplomatic efforts to identify and address current and emerging threats to global health security2 7iv7 working to enhance coordination with1 and transparency among1 the governments of partner countries and key stakeholders1 including the private sector2 7v7 promoting greater donor and national investment in partner countries to build health systems and supply chains for global health security and pandemic prevention and preparedness2 7vi7 securing bilateral and multilateral financing commitments to advance the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda1 in coordination with relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 including through funding for the ,financial ,intermediary ,fund for ,pandemic ,prevention1 ,preparedness1 and ,response2 and 7vii7 providing regular updates to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives regarding the fulfillment of the activities described in this paragraph2 7,c7 ensure1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 and the ,administrator of the ,,usaid1 effective representation of the ,united ,states in the ,financial ,intermediary ,fund for ,pandemic ,prevention1 ,preparedness1 and ,response2 7,d7 use detailees1 on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis1 from relevant ,federal departments and agencies and hire personal service contractors1 who may operate domestically and internationally1 to ensure that the ,ambassador-,at-,large has access to the highest quality experts available to the ,united ,states ,government to carry out the functions under this subtitle2 and 7,e7 perform such other functions as the ,secretary of ,state may assign4 7d7 ,strengthening health systems for global health security and pandemic prevention and preparedness 7#a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to ensure that bilateral global health assistance programs are effectively managed and coordinated1 as necessary and appropriate to achieve the purposes of this subtitle1 to contribute to the strengthening of health systems for global health security and pandemic prevention1 preparedness1 and response in each country in which such programs are carried out4 7#b7 ,coordination ,the ,administrator of the ,,usaid shall work with the ,global ,malaria ,coordinator1 the ,coordinator of ,united ,states ,government ,activities to ,combat ,,hiv_/,,aids ,globally1 the ,ambassador-at-,large for ,global ,health ,security and ,diplomacy at the ,department of ,state1 and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 to identify areas of collaboration and coordination in countries with global health programs and activities undertaken by the ,,usaid pursuant to the ,united ,states ,leadership ,against ,,hiv_/,,aids1 ,tuberculosis1 and ,malaria ,act of #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-be7 and other relevant provisions of law1 to ensure that such activities contribute to the strengthening of health systems for global health security and pandemic prevention and preparedness4 7e7 ,coordination for ,international pandemic early warning network 7#a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,,usaid ,administrator1 the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 and the heads of the other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 should work with the ,world ,health ,organization and other key stakeholders to establish or strengthen effective early warning systems1 at the partner country1 regional1 and international levels1 that utilize innovative information and analytical tools and robust review processes to track1 document1 analyze1 and forecast infectious disease threats with epidemic and pandemic potential4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for the following #d years1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and the heads of the other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives that describes ,united ,states ,government efforts and opportunities to establish or strengthen effective early warning systems to detect infectious disease threats internationally4 7f7 ,international emergency operations 7#a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that it is essential to enhance the capacity of key stakeholders to effectively operationalize early warning and execute multi-sectoral emergency operations during an infectious disease outbreak1 particularly in countries and areas that deliberately withhold critical global health data and delay access during an infectious disease outbreak1 in advance of the next infectious disease outbreak with pandemic potential4 7#b7 ,public health emergencies of international concern ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 should work with the ,world ,health ,organization and like-minded member states to adopt an approach toward assessing infectious disease threats under the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje7 for the ,world ,health ,organization to identify and transparently communicate1 on an ongoing basis1 varying levels of risk leading up to a declaration by the ,director ,general of the ,world ,health ,organization of a ,public ,health ,emergency of ,international ,concern for the duration and in the aftermath of such declaration4 7#c7 ,emergency operations ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,administrator of the ,,usaid1 the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies and consistent with the requirements under the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje7 and the objectives of the ,world ,health ,organization's ,health ,emergencies ,programme1 the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda1 and national actions plans for health security1 should work1 in cooperation with the ,world ,health ,organization1 with partner countries1 and other key stakeholders1 to support the establishment1 strengthening1 and rapid response capacity of global health emergency operations centers1 at the partner country and international levels1 including efforts-- 7,a7 to collect and share de-identified public health data1 assess risk1 and operationalize early warning2 7,b7 to secure1 including through utilization of stand-by arrangements and emergency funding mechanisms1 the staff1 systems1 and resources necessary to execute cross-sectoral emergency operations during the #dh-;hour period immediately following an infectious disease outbreak with pandemic potential2 and 7,c7 to organize and conduct emergency simulations4 #eefc4 ,financial ,intermediary ,fund for ,pandemic ,prevention1 ,preparedness1 and ,response 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,finding ,congress finds that the ,financial ,intermediary ,fund for ,pandemic ,prevention1 ,preparedness1 and ,response 7referred to in this section as the ,fund7 was established in ,september #bjbb by donor countries1 relevant ,united ,nations agencies1 including the ,world ,health ,organization1 and other key multilateral stakeholders as a multilateral1 catalytic financing mechanism for pandemic prevention and preparedness4 7#b7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the ,fund are-- 7,a7 closing critical gaps in pandemic prevention and preparedness2 and 7,b7 working with1 and building the capacity of1 eligible partner countries in the areas of global health security1 infectious disease control1 and pandemic prevention and preparedness in order to-- 7i7 prioritize capacity building and financing availability in eligible partner countries2 7ii7 incentivize countries to prioritize the use of domestic resources for global health security and pandemic prevention and preparedness2 7iii7 leverage governmental1 nongovernmental1 and private sector investments2 7iv7 regularly respond to and evaluate progress based on clear metrics and benchmarks1 such as those developed through the ,,ihr 7#bjje7 ,monitoring and ,evaluation ,framework and the ,global ,health ,security ,index2 7v7 align with and complement ongoing bilateral and multilateral efforts and financing1 including through the ,world ,bank1 the ,world ,health ,organization1 the ,global ,fund to ,fight ,,aids1 ,tuberculosis1 and ,malaria1 the ,coalition for ,epidemic ,preparedness and ,innovation1 and ,gavi1 the ,vaccine ,alliance2 and 7vi7 help countries accelerate and achieve compliance with the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje7 and fulfill the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda #bjbd ,framework not later than #h years after the date on which the ,fund is established1 in coordination with the ongoing ,joint ,external ,evaluation national action planning process4 7#c7 ,governing board 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,fund should be governed by a transparent1 representative1 and accountable body 7referred to in this section as the ,governing ,board71 which should-- 7i7 function as a partnership with1 and through full engagement by1 donor governments1 eligible partner countries1 and independent civil society2 and 7ii7 be composed of not more than #be representatives of governments1 foundations1 academic institutions1 independent civil society1 indigenous people1 vulnerable communities1 frontline health workers1 and the private sector with demonstrated commitment to carrying out the purposes of the ,fund and upholding transparency and accountability requirements4 7,b7 ,duties ,the ,governing ,board should-- 7i7 be charged with approving strategies1 operations1 and grant making authorities such that it is able to conduct effective fiduciary1 monitoring1 and evaluation efforts1 and other oversight functions2 7ii7 determine operational procedures to enable the ,fund to effectively fulfill its mission2 7iii7 provide oversight and accountability for the ,fund in collaboration with a qualified and independent ,inspector ,general2 7iv7 develop and utilize a mechanism to obtain formal input from eligible partner countries1 independent civil society1 and implementing entities relative to program design1 review1 and implementation and associated lessons learned2 and 7v7 coordinate and align with other multilateral financing and technical assistance activities1 and with the activities of the ,united ,states and other nations leading pandemic prevention1 preparedness1 and response activities in partner countries1 as appropriate4 7,c7 ,composition ,the ,governing ,board should include-- 7i7 representatives of the governments of founding member countries who1 in addition to meeting the requirements under subparagraph 7,a71 qualify based upon-- 7,i7 meeting an established initial contribution threshold1 which should be not less than #aj percent of the country's total initial contributions2 and 7,,ii7 demonstrating a commitment to supporting the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje72 7ii7 a geographically diverse group of members from donor countries1 academic institutions1 independent civil society1 including faith-based and indigenous organizations1 and the private sector who are selected on the basis of their experience and commitment to innovation1 best practices1 and the advancement of global health security objectives2 and 7iii7 representatives of the ,world ,health ,organization1 to serve in an observer status4 7,d7 ,contributions ,each government or private sector foundation or for-profit entity represented on the ,governing ,board should agree to make annual contributions to the ,fund in an amount that is not less than the minimum amount determined by the ,governing ,board4 7,e7 ,qualifications ,individuals appointed to the ,governing ,board should have demonstrated knowledge and experience across a variety of sectors1 including human and animal health1 agriculture1 development1 defense1 finance1 research1 and academia4 7,f7 ,conflicts of interest ,all ,governing ,board members should be required to recuse themselves from matters presenting conflicts of interest1 including financing decisions relating to such countries1 bodies1 and institutions4 7,g7 ,removal procedures ,the ,fund should establish procedures for the removal of members of the ,governing ,board who-- 7i7 engage in a consistent pattern of human rights abuses2 7ii7 fail to uphold global health data transparency requirements2 or 7iii7 otherwise violate the established standards of the ,fund1 including in relation to corruption4 7b7 ,authority for ,united ,states participation 7#a7 ,founding member ,the ,united ,states is authorized to participate in the ,fund and shall be represented on the ,governing ,board by an officer or employee of the ,united ,states ,government who has been appointed by the ,president 7referred in this section as the ,,fif ,representative74 7#b7 ,effective date2 termination date 7,a7 ,effective date ,this subsection shall take effect on the date on which the ,secretary of ,state submits to ,congress a certified copy of the agreement establishing the ,fund4 7,b7 ,termination date ,the membership authorized under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on the date on which the ,fund is terminated4 7#c7 ,enforceability ,any agreement concluded under the authorities provided under this subsection shall be legally effective and binding upon the ,united ,states1 in accordance with the terms of the agreement-- 7,a7 upon the enactment of appropriate implementing legislation that provides for the approval of the specific agreement or agreements1 including attachments1 annexes1 and supporting documentation1 as appropriate2 or 7,b7 if concluded and submitted as a treaty1 upon the approval by the ,senate of the resolution of ratification of such treaty4 7c7 ,implementation of program objectives ,in carrying out the objectives described in subsection 7a77#b71 the ,fund should work to eliminate duplication and waste by upholding strict transparency and accountability standards and coordinating its programs and activities with key partners working to advance pandemic prevention and preparedness4 7d7 ,priority countries ,in providing assistance under this section1 the ,fund should give priority to low- and lower middle-income countries with-- 7#a7 low scores on the ,global ,health ,security ,index classification of health systems2 7#b7 measurable gaps in global health security and pandemic prevention and preparedness identified under the ,,ihr 7#bjje7 ,monitoring and ,evaluation ,framework and national action plans for health security2 7#c7 demonstrated political and financial commitment to pandemic prevention and preparedness2 and 7#d7 demonstrated commitment to-- 7,a7 upholding global health budget and data transparency and accountability standards2 7,b7 complying with the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje72 7,c7 investing in domestic health systems2 and 7,d7 achieving measurable results4 7e7 ,accountability2 conflicts of interest2 criteria for programs ,the ,,fif ,representative shall-- 7#a7 take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that the ,fund will have in effect adequate procedures and standards to account for and monitor the use of funds contributed to the ,fund1 including the cost of administering the ,fund1 by-- 7,a7 engaging ,fund stakeholders2 and 7,b7 actively promoting transparency and accountability of ,fund governance and operations2 7#b7 seek to ensure there is agreement to put in place a conflict of interest policy to ensure fairness and a high standard of ethical conduct in the ,fund's decision-making processes1 including proactive procedures to screen staff for conflicts of interest and measures to address any conflicts1 such as-- 7,a7 potential divestments of interests2 7,b7 prohibition from engaging in certain activities2 7,c7 recusal from certain decision-making and administrative processes2 and 7,d7 representation by an alternate board member2 and 7#c7 seek agreement on the criteria that should be used to determine the programs and activities that should be assisted by the ,fund4 7f7 ,selection of partner countries1 projects1 and recipients ,the ,governing ,board should establish-- 7#a7 eligible partner country selection criteria1 including transparent metrics to measure and assess global health security and pandemic prevention and preparedness strengths and vulnerabilities in countries seeking assistance2 7#b7 minimum standards for ensuring eligible partner country ownership and commitment to long-term results1 including requirements for domestic budgeting1 resource mobilization1 and co-investment2 7#c7 criteria for the selection of projects to receive support from the ,fund2 7#d7 standards and criteria regarding qualifications of recipients of such support2 and 7#e7 such rules and procedures as may be necessary-- 7,a7 for cost-effective management of the ,fund2 and 7,b7 to ensure transparency and accountability in the grant-making process4 7g7 ,additional transparency and accountability requirements 7#a7 ,inspector general ,the ,,fif ,representative shall seek to ensure that the ,fund maintains an independent ,office of the ,inspector ,general that-- 7,a7 is fully enabled to operate independently and transparently2 7,b7 is supported by and with the requisite resources and capacity to regularly conduct and publish1 on a publicly accessible website1 rigorous financial1 programmatic1 and reporting audits and investigations of the ,fund and its grantees1 including subgrantees2 and 7,c7 establishes an investigative unit that-- 7i7 develops an oversight mechanism to ensure that grant funds are not diverted to illicit or corrupt purposes or activities2 and 7ii7 submits an annual report to the ,governing ,board describing its activities1 investigations1 and results4 7#b7 ,sense of congress on corruption ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7,a7 corruption within global health programs contribute directly to the loss of human life and cannot be tolerated2 and 7,b7 in making financial recoveries relating to a corrupt act or criminal conduct committed by a grant recipient1 as determined by the ,inspector ,general described in paragraph 7#a71 the responsible grant recipient should be assessed at a recovery rate of up to #aej percent of such loss4 7#c7 ,administrative expenses2 financial tracking systems ,the ,,fif ,representative shall seek to ensure that the ,fund establishes1 maintains1 and makes publicly available a system to track-- 7,a7 the administrative and management costs of the ,fund on a quarterly basis2 and 7,b7 the amount of funds disbursed to each grant recipient and subrecipient during each grant's fiscal cycle4 7#d7 ,exemption from duties and taxes ,the ,,fif ,representative should seek to ensure that the ,fund adopts rules that condition grants upon agreement by the relevant national authorities in an eligible partner country to exempt from duties and taxes all products financed by such grants1 including procurements by any principal or subrecipient for the purpose of carrying out such grants4 7h7 ,reports to ,congress 7#a7 ,annual report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for the duration of the ,fund1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in collaboration with the ,administrator of the ,,usaid and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit a report on the activities of the ,fund to the appropriate congressional committees4 7,b7 ,report elements ,each report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall describe-- 7i7 the goals of the ,fund2 7ii7 the programs1 projects1 and activities supported by the ,fund2 7iii7 private and governmental contributions to the ,fund2 and 7iv7 the criteria utilized to determine the programs and activities that should be assisted by the ,fund1 including baselines1 targets1 desired outcomes1 measurable goals1 and extent to which those goals are being achieved4 7#b7 ,,gao report on effectiveness ,not later than #b years after the date on which the ,fund is established1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that evaluates the effectiveness of the ,fund1 including-- 7,a7 the effectiveness of the programs1 projects1 and activities supported by the ,fund2 and 7,b7 an assessment of the merits of continued ,united ,states participation in the ,fund4 7i7 ,united ,states contributions 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#d77;,c71 the ,president may provide contributions to the ,fund4 7#b7 ,notification ,the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,administrator of the ,,usaid1 or the head of any other relevant ,federal department or agency shall submit a notification to the appropriate congressional committees not later than #ae days before making a contribution to the ,fund that identifies-- 7,a7 the amount of the proposed contribution2 7,b7 the total of funds contributed by other donors2 and 7,c7 the national interests served by ,united ,states participation in the ,fund4 7#c7 ,limitation ,during the #e-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the cumulative total of ,united ,states contributions to the ,fund may not exceed #cc percent of the total contributions to the ,fund from all sources4 7#d7 ,withholdings 7,a7 ,support for acts of international terrorism ,if the ,secretary of ,state determines that the ,fund has provided assistance to a country1 the government of which the ,secretary of ,state has determined1 for purposes of section #fbj;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga7 has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism1 the ,united ,states shall withhold from its contribution to the ,fund for the next fiscal year an amount equal to the amount expended by the ,fund to the government of such country4 7,b7 ,excessive salaries ,if the ,secretary of ,state determines that the salary during any of the first #e fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act of any individual employed by the ,fund exceeds the salary of the ,vice ,president of the ,united ,states for such fiscal year1 the ,united ,states should withhold from its contribution for the following fiscal year an amount equal to the aggregate difference between the #b salaries4 7,c7 ,accountability certification requirement ,the ,secretary of ,state may withhold not more than #bj percent of planned ,united ,states contributions to the ,fund until the ,secretary certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the ,fund has established procedures to provide access by the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state1 as cognizant ,inspector ,general1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,,usaid ,inspector ,general1 and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states to the ,fund's financial data and other information relevant to ,united ,states contributions to the ,fund 7as determined by the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state74 #eefd4 ,general provisions 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated #e1jjj1jjj1jjj for the #e-year period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbb to carry out the purposes of sections #eefb and #eefc1 which may be in addition to amounts otherwise made available for such purposes1 in consultation with the appropriate congressional committees and subject to the requirements under chapters #a and #aj of part ,i and section #fcd;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq474 7#b7 ,exception ,section #aaj of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajg7 shall not apply with respect to assistance made available under this subtitle4 7b7 ,compliance with the ,foreign ,aid transparency and ,accountability ,act of #bjaf ,section #b7c7 of the ,foreign ,aid ,transparency and ,accountability ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aia2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcid;c note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 the ,global ,health ,security and ,international ,pandemic ,prevention1 ,preparedness and ,response ,act of #bjbb4 4 #eefe4 ,sunset ,this subtitle shall cease to be effective on ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 #eeff4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subtitle may be construed to impair or otherwise affect the authorities granted to the ,administrator of the ,,usaid1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 or the head of any other ,federal department or agency under any applicable law4 ,e ,burma ,act of #bjbb #eefg4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the 8,burma ,unified through ,rigorous ,military ,accountability ,act of #bjbb0 or the 8,,burma ,act of #bjbb04 #eefh4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,burmese military ,the term 8,burmese military0-- 7,a7 means the ,armed ,forces of ,burma1 including the army1 navy1 and air force2 and 7,b7 includes security services under the control of the ,armed ,forces of ,burma1 such as the police and border guards4 7#b7 ,executive ,order #adjad ,the term 8,executive ,order #adjad0 means ,executive ,order #adjad 7#hf ,fed4 ,reg4 #idbi2 relating to blocking property with respect to the situation in ,burma74 7#c7 ,genocide ,the term 8genocide0 means any offense described in section #ajia7;a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,war crime ,the term 8war crime0 has the meaning given the term in section #bdda7;c7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 #a ,matters relating to the conflict in ,burma #eefi4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 continue to support the people of ,burma in their struggle for democracy1 human rights1 and justice2 7#b7 support the efforts of the ,national ,unity ,government 7,,nug71 the ,national ,unity ,consultative ,council 7,,nucc71 the ,committee ,representing ,pyidaungsu ,hluttaw 7,,crph71 the ,burmese ,civil ,disobedience ,movement1 and other entities in ,burma and in other countries to oppose the ,burmese military and bring about an end to the military junta's rule2 7#c7 support a credible process for the restoration of civilian government in ,burma1 with a reformed ,burmese military under civilian control and the enactment of constitutional1 political1 and economic reform that protects the rights of minority groups and furthers a federalist form of government2 7#d7 hold accountable perpetrators of human rights violations committed against ethnic groups in ,burma and the people of ,burma1 including through the ,february #bjbb coup d'etat2 7#e7 hold accountable the ,russian ,federation and the ,people's ,republic of ,china for their support of the ,burmese military2 7#f7 continue to provide humanitarian assistance to populations impacted by violence perpetrated by the ,burmese military wherever they may reside1 and coordinate efforts among like-minded governments and other international donors to maximize the effectiveness of assistance and support for the people of ,burma2 7#g7 secure the unconditional release of all unlawfully detained individuals in ,burma1 including those detained for the exercise of their fundamental freedoms2 and 7#h7 provide humanitarian assistance to the people of ,burma in ,burma1 ,bangladesh1 ,thailand1 and the surrounding region without going through the ,burmese military4 #b ,sanctions and policy coordination with respect to ,burma #eegj4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,admitted2 alien ,the terms admitted and alien have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #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 ,correspondent account2 payable-through account ,the terms correspondent account and payable-through account have the meanings given those terms in section #ecah;,a of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,foreign financial institution ,the term foreign financial institution has the meaning of that term as determined by the ,secretary of the ,treasury by regulation4 7#e7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person means a person that is not a ,united ,states person4 7#f7 ,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#g7 ,person ,the term person means an individual or entity4 7#h7 ,support ,the term support1 with respect to the ,burmese military1 means to knowingly have materially assisted1 sponsored1 or provided financial1 material1 or technological support for1 or goods or services to or in support of the ,burmese military4 7#i7 ,united states person ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 a ,united ,states citizen or an alien lawfully admitted to the ,united ,states for permanent residence2 7,b7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states1 including a foreign branch of such an entity2 or 7,c7 any person in the ,united ,states4 #eega4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to human rights abuses and perpetration of a coup in ,burma 7a7 ,mandatory sanctions ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in subsection 7d7 with respect to any foreign person that the ,president determines-- 7#a7 is a senior official of-- 7,a7 the ,burmese military or security forces of ,burma2 7,b7 the ,state ,administration ,council1 the military-appointed cabinet at the level of ,deputy ,minister or higher1 or a military-appointed minister of a ,burmese state or region2 or 7,c7 an entity that primarily operates in the defense sector of the ,burmese economy2 or 7#b7 is a ,burmese state-owned commercial enterprise 7other than an entity described in subsections 7c77#a7 and 7c77#b77 that-- 7,a7 is operating in the industrial or extractive sectors2 and 7,b7 significantly financially benefits the ,burmese military4 7b7 ,additional measure relating to facilitation of transactions ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 prohibit or impose strict conditions on the opening or maintaining in the ,united ,states of a correspondent account or payable-through account by a foreign financial institution that the ,president determines has1 on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 knowingly conducted or facilitated a significant transaction or transactions on behalf of a foreign person subject to sanctions under this section imposed pursuant to subsection 7a74 7c7 ,additional sanctions ,the ,president may impose the sanctions described in subsection 7d7 with respect to-- 7#a7 the ,myanma ,oil and ,gas ,enterprise2 7#b7 any ,burmese state-owned enterprise that-- 7,a7 is not operating in the industrial or extractive sectors2 and 7,b7 significantly financially benefits the ,burmese military2 7#c7 a spouse or adult child of any person described in subsection 7a77#a72 7#d7 any foreign person that1 leading up to1 during1 and since the ,february #a1 #bjba1 coup d'etat in ,burma1 is responsible for or has directly and knowingly engaged in-- 7,a7 actions or policies that significantly undermine democratic processes or institutions in ,burma2 7,b7 actions or policies that significantly threaten the peace1 security1 or stability of ,burma2 7,c7 actions or policies by a ,burmese person that-- 7i7 significantly prohibit1 limit1 or penalize the exercise of freedom of expression or assembly by people in ,burma2 or 7ii7 limit access to print1 online1 or broadcast media in ,burma2 or 7,d7 the orchestration of arbitrary detention or torture in ,burma or other serious human rights abuses in ,burma2 or 7#e7 any ,burmese entity that provides materiel to the ,burmese military4 7d7 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,property blocking ,the ,president may 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 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 ,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#c7 ,visas1 admission1 or parole 7,a7 ,in general ,an alien who is described in subsection 7a7 or 7c7 is-- 7i7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7ii7 ineligible for 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 issuing consular officer1 the ,secretary of ,state1 or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7or a designee of one of such ,secretaries7 shall1 in accordance with section #bba7;i7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abja7;i771 revoke any visa or other entry documentation issued to an alien described in subparagraph 7,a7 regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is issued4 7ii7 ,effect of revocation ,a revocation under clause 7i7-- 7,i7 shall take effect immediately2 and 7,,ii7 shall automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the alien's possession4 7e7 ,assessment and report on sanctions with respect to burmese state-owned enterprise operating in the energy sector 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall conduct an assessment with respect to the ,burmese state-owned enterprise described in subsection 7c77#a71 including relevant factors pertaining to the possible application of sanctions on such enterprise4 7#b7 ,report required ,upon making the determination required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the assessment4 7#c7 ,form of report ,the report required by paragraph 7#b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7f7 ,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 international obligations ,sanctions under subsection 7d77#c7 shall not apply with respect to the admission of an alien if admitting or paroling 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 or other applicable international obligations4 7#c7 ,exception relating to the provision of humanitarian assistance ,sanctions under this section may not be imposed with respect to transactions or the facilitation of transactions for-- 7,a7 the sale of agricultural commodities1 food1 medicine1 or medical devices to ,burma2 7,b7 the provision of humanitarian assistance to the people of ,burma2 7,c7 financial transactions relating to humanitarian assistance or for humanitarian purposes in ,burma2 or 7,d7 transporting goods or services that are necessary to carry out operations relating to humanitarian assistance or humanitarian purposes in ,burma4 7#d7 ,exception relating to wind-down of projects ,sanctions under this section shall not be imposed with respect to transactions or the facilitation of transactions related to the disposition of investments pursuant to-- 7,a7 agreements entered into between ,united ,states persons and the ,government of ,burma prior to ,may #ba1 #aiig2 7,b7 the exercise of rights pursuant to such agreements2 or 7,c7 transactions related to the subsequent operation of the assets encompassed by such disposed investments4 7g7 ,waiver ,the ,president may1 on a case-by-case basis waive the application of sanctions or restrictions imposed with respect to a foreign person under this section if the ,president certifies to the appropriate congressional committees at the time such waiver is to take effect that the waiver is in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7h7 ,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 ,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 this section or any regulations promulgated under this section to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits an unlawful act described in section #bjf7;a7 of that ,act4 7i7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter for #h years1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a classified report that-- 7#a7 describes the primary sources of income to which the ,burmese military has access and that the ,united ,states has been unable to reach using sanctions authorities2 and 7#b7 assesses the impact of the sanctions imposed pursuant to the authorities under this section on the ,burmese people and the ,burmese military4 #eegb4 ,sanctions and policy coordination for ,burma 7a7 ,in general ,the head of the ,office of ,sanctions ,coordination in the ,department of ,state should develop a comprehensive strategy for the implementation of the full range of ,united ,states diplomatic capabilities to implement ,burma-related sanctions in order to promote human rights and the restoration of civilian government in ,burma4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the strategy described in subsection 7a7 should include plans and steps to-- 7#a7 coordinate the sanctions policies of the ,united ,states with relevant bureaus and offices in the ,department of ,state and other relevant ,united ,states ,government agencies2 7#b7 conduct relevant research and vetting of entities and individuals that may be subject to sanctions and coordinate with other ,united ,states ,government agencies and international financial intelligence units to assist in efforts to enforce anti-money laundering and anti-corruption laws and regulations2 7#c7 promote a comprehensive international effort to impose and enforce multilateral sanctions with respect to ,burma2 7#d7 support interagency ,united ,states ,government efforts1 including efforts of the ,united ,states ,chief of ,mission to ,burma1 the ,united ,states ,ambassador to ,,asean1 and the ,united ,states ,permanent ,representative to the ,united ,nations1 relating to-- 7,a7 identifying opportunities to exert pressure on the governments of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,russian ,federation to support multilateral action against the ,burmese military2 and 7,b7 working with like-minded partners to impose a coordinated arms embargo on the ,burmese military and targeted sanctions on the economic interests of the ,burmese military1 including through the introduction and adoption of a ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolution2 and 7#e7 provide timely input for reporting on the impacts of the implementation of sanctions on the ,burmese military and the people of ,burma4 #eegc4 ,support for greater ,united ,nations action with respect to ,burma 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,nations ,security ,council has not taken adequate steps to condemn the ,february #a1 #bjba1 coup in ,burma1 pressure the ,burmese military to cease its violence against civilians1 or secure the release of those unjustly detained2 7#b7 countries1 such as the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,russian ,federation1 that are directly or indirectly shielding the ,burmese military from international scrutiny and action1 should be obliged to endure the reputational damage of doing so by taking public votes on resolutions related to ,burma that apply greater pressure on the ,burmese military to restore ,burma to its democratic path2 and 7#c7 the ,united ,nations ,secretariat and the ,united ,nations ,security ,council should take concrete steps to address the coup and ongoing crisis in ,burma consistent with ,united ,nations ,general ,assembly resolution #ge_/bhg1 ,the situation in ,myanmar1 which was adopted on ,june #ah1 #bjba4 7b7 ,support for greater action ,the ,president shall direct the ,united ,states ,permanent ,representative to the ,united ,nations to use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states to spur greater action by the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,nations ,security ,council with respect to ,burma by-- 7#a7 pushing the ,united ,nations ,security ,council to consider a resolution condemning the ,february #a1 #bjba1 coup and calling on the ,burmese military to cease its violence against the people of ,burma and release without preconditions the journalists1 pro-democracy activists1 and political officials that it has unjustly detained2 7#b7 pushing the ,united ,nations ,security ,council to consider a resolution that immediately imposes a global arms embargo against ,burma to ensure that the ,burmese military is not able to obtain weapons and munitions from other nations to further harm1 murder1 and oppress the people of ,burma2 7#c7 pushing the ,united ,nations and other ,united ,nations authorities to cut off assistance to the ,government of ,burma while providing humanitarian assistance directly to the people of ,burma through ,united ,nations bodies and civil society organizations1 particularly such organizations working with ethnic minorities that have been adversely affected by the coup and the ,burmese military's violent crackdown2 and 7#d7 spurring the ,united ,nations ,security ,council to consider multilateral sanctions against the ,burmese military for its atrocities against ,rohingya and individuals of other ethnic and religious minorities1 its coup1 and the atrocities it has and continues to commit in the coup's aftermath4 7c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states ,permanent ,representative to the ,united ,nations should use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 object to the appointment of representatives to the ,united ,nations and ,united ,nations bodies such as the ,human ,rights ,council that are sanctioned by the ,burmese military2 and 7#b7 work to ensure the ,burmese military is not recognized as the legitimate government of ,burma in any ,united ,nations body4 #eegd4 ,sunset 7a7 ,in general ,the authority to impose sanctions and the sanctions imposed under this part shall terminate on the date that is #h years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,certification for early sunset of sanctions ,sanctions imposed under this part may be removed before the date specified in subsection 7a71 if the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees a certification that-- 7#a7 the ,burmese military has released all political prisoners taken into custody on or after ,february #a1 #bjba1 or is providing legal recourse to those that remain in custody2 7#b7 the elected government of ,burma has been reinstated or new free and fair elections have been held2 7#c7 all legal charges against those winning election in ,november #bjbj are dropped2 and 7#d7 the #bjjh constitution of ,burma has been amended or replaced to place the ,burmese military under civilian oversight and ensure that the ,burmese military no longer automatically receives #be percent of seats in ,burma's state1 regional1 and national ,hluttaws4 7c7 ,notification for early sunset of sanctions on individuals 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president may terminate the application of sanctions under this part with respect to specific individuals if the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7,a7 a notice of and justification for the termination2 and 7,b7 a notice that the individual is not engaging in the activity or is no longer occupying the position that was the basis for the sanctions or has taken significant verifiable steps toward stopping the activity4 7#b7 ,form ,the notice required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #c ,authorizations of appropriations for assistance for ,burma #eege4 ,general authorization of appropriations ,during each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg1 following consultation with the appropriate congressional committees and subject to the limitations described in section #eegf1 funds authorized to be made available to carry out chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa may be made available1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for-- 7#a7 programs to strengthen federalism in and among ethnic states in ,burma1 including for non-lethal assistance for ,ethnic ,armed ,organizations in ,burma2 7#b7 the administrative operations and programs of entities in ,burma1 including the political entities and affiliates of ,ethnic ,armed ,organizations and pro-democracy movement organizations1 that support efforts to establish an inclusive and representative democracy in ,burma2 7#c7 technical support and non-lethal assistance for ,burma's ,ethnic ,armed ,organizations1 ,people's ,defense ,forces1 and pro-democracy movement organizations to strengthen communications and command and control1 and coordination of international relief and other operations between and among such entities2 7#d7 programs and activities relating to former members of the ,burmese military that have condemned the ,february #a1 #bjbb1 coup d'etat and voiced support for the restoration of civilian rule2 7#e7 programs to assist civil society organizations to investigate and document atrocities in ,burma for the purposes of truth1 justice1 and accountability2 7#f7 programs to assist civil society organizations in ,burma that support individuals that who are unlawfully detained in ,burma for exercising their fundamental freedoms2 and 7#g7 programs to assist civil society organizations and ethnic groups with reconciliation activities related to ,burma4 #eegf4 ,limitations ,except as provided for by this part1 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated for assistance for ,burma by this part may be made available to-- 7#a7 the ,state ,administrative ,council or any organization or entity controlled by1 or an affiliate of1 the ,burmese military1 or to any individual or organization that has committed a gross violation of human rights or advocates violence against ethnic or religious groups or individuals in ,burma1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,state for programs administered by the ,department of ,state and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 or ,president of the ,national ,endowment for ,democracy 7,,ned7 for programs administered by ,,ned2 and 7#b7 the ,burmese military4 #eegg4 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this part1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #d ,efforts against human rights abuses #eegh4 ,authorization to provide technical assistance for efforts against human rights abuses 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to provide assistance to support appropriate civilian or international entities that-- 7#a7 identify suspected perpetrators of war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and genocide in ,burma2 7#b7 collect1 document1 and protect evidence of crimes in ,burma and preserving the chain of custody for such evidence2 7#c7 conduct criminal investigations of such crimes2 and 7#d7 support investigations related to ,burma conducted by other countries1 and by entities mandated by the ,united ,nations1 such as the ,independent ,investigative ,mechanism for ,myanmar4 7b7 ,authorization for transitional justice mechanisms ,the ,secretary of ,state1 taking into account any relevant findings in the report submitted under section #eida1 is authorized to provide support for the establishment and operation of transitional justice mechanisms1 including a hybrid tribunal1 to prosecute individuals suspected of committing war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 or genocide in ,burma4 #e ,sanctions exception relating to importation of goods #eegi4 ,sanctions exception relating to importation of goods 7a7 ,in general ,the authorities and requirements to impose sanctions under 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 man-made substance1 material1 supply1 or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 ,f ,promotion of freedom of information and countering of censorship and surveillance in ,north ,korea #eehj4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,otto ,warmbier ,countering ,north ,korean ,censorship and ,surveillance ,act of #bjbb4 #eeha4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the information landscape in ,north ,korea is the most repressive in the world1 consistently ranking last or near-last in the annual ,world ,press ,freedom ,index4 7#b7 ,under the brutal rule of ,kim ,jung ,un1 the country's leader since #bjab1 the ,north ,korean regime has tightened controls on access to information1 as well as enacted harsh punishments for consumers of outside media1 including sentencing to time in a concentration camp and a maximum penalty of death4 7#c7 ,such repressive and unjust laws surrounding information in ,north ,korea resulted in the death of #bb-year-old ,united ,states citizen and university student ,otto ,warmbier1 who had traveled to ,north ,korea in ,december #bjae as part of a guided tour4 7#d7 ,otto ,warmbier was unjustly arrested1 sentenced to #ae years of hard labor1 and severely mistreated at the hands of ,north ,korean officials4 ,while in captivity1 ,otto ,warmbier suffered a serious medical emergency that placed him into a comatose state4 ,otto ,warmbier was comatose upon his release in ,june #bjag and died #f days later4 7#e7 ,despite increased penalties for possession and viewership of foreign media1 the people of ,north ,korean have increased their desire for foreign media content1 according to a survey of #bjj defectors concluding that #ij percent had watched ,south ,korean or other foreign media before defecting4 7#f7 ,on ,march #bc1 #bjba1 in an annual resolution1 the ,united ,nations ,general ,assembly condemned the long-standing and ongoing systematic1 widespread and gross violations of human rights in the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea and expressed grave concern at1 among other things1 the denial of the right to freedom of thought1 conscience1 and religion ''' and of the rights to freedom of opinion1 expression1 and association1 both online and offline1 which is enforced through an absolute monopoly on information and total control over organized social life1 and arbitrary and unlawful state surveillance that permeates the private lives of all citizens4 7#g7 ,in #bjah1 ,typhoon ,yutu caused extensive damage to #ae broadcast antennas used by the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media in ,asia1 resulting in reduced programming to ,north ,korea4 ,the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media has rebuilt #e of the #ae antenna systems as of ,june #bjba4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 in the event of a crisis situation1 particularly where information pertaining to the crisis is being actively censored or a false narrative is being put forward1 the ,united ,states should be able to quickly increase its broadcasting capability to deliver fact-based information to audiences1 including those in ,north ,korea2 and 7#b7 the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,surge ,capacity ,fund is already authorized under section #caf of the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,act of #aiid 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbaf71 and expanded authority to transfer unobligated balances from expired accounts of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media would enable the ,agency to more nimbly respond to crises4 #eehb4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to provide the people of ,north ,korea with access to a diverse range of fact-based information2 7#b7 to develop and implement novel means of communication and information sharing that increase opportunities for audiences in ,north ,korea to safely create1 access1 and share digital and non-digital news without fear of repressive censorship1 surveillance1 or penalties under law2 and 7#c7 to foster and innovate new technologies to counter ,north ,korea's state-sponsored repressive surveillance and censorship by advancing internet freedom tools1 technologies1 and new approaches4 #eehc4 ,united ,states strategy to combat ,north ,korea's repressive information environment 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall develop and submit to ,congress a strategy on combating ,north ,korea's repressive information environment4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the challenges to the free flow of information into ,north ,korea created by the censorship and surveillance technology apparatus of the ,government of ,north ,korea4 7#b7 ,a detailed description of the agencies and other government entities1 key officials1 and security services responsible for the implementation of ,north ,korea's repressive laws regarding foreign media consumption4 7#c7 ,a detailed description of the agencies and other government entities and key officials of foreign governments that assist1 facilitate1 or aid ,north ,korea's repressive censorship and surveillance state4 7#d7 ,a review of existing public-private partnerships that provide circumvention technology and an assessment of the feasibility and utility of new tools to increase free expression1 circumvent censorship1 and obstruct repressive surveillance in ,north ,korea4 7#e7 ,a description of and funding levels required for current ,united ,states ,government programs and activities to provide access for the people of ,north ,korea to a diverse range of fact-based information4 7#f7 ,an update of the plan required by section #ajd7;a77#g77;,a7 of the ,north ,korean ,human ,rights ,act of #bjjd 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ghad7;a77#g77;,a774 7#g7 ,a description of ,department of ,state programs and funding levels for programs that promote internet freedom in ,north ,korea1 including monitoring and evaluation efforts4 7#h7 ,a description of grantee programs of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media in ,north ,korea that facilitate circumvention tools and broadcasting1 including monitoring and evaluation efforts4 7#i7 ,a detailed assessment of how the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,surge ,capacity ,fund authorized under section #caf of the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,act of #aiid 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbaf7 has operated to respond to crisis situations in the past1 and how authority to transfer unobligated balances from expired accounts would help the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media in crisis situations in the future4 7#aj7 ,a detailed plan for how the authorization of appropriations under section #eehd will operate alongside and augment existing programming from the relevant ,federal agencies and facilitate the development of new tools to assist that programming4 7#aa7 ,a detailed plan for engagement and coordination with the ,republic of ,korea1 as appropriate1 necessary for implementing the objectives of the strategy required by subsection 7a71 including-- 7,a7 with regard to any new or expanded activities contemplated under paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj72 and 7,b7 any cooperation with or approval from the ,government of the ,republic of ,korea required to carry out such activities4 7c7 ,form of strategy ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include the matters required by paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7b7 in a classified annex4 #eehd4 ,promoting freedom of information and countering censorship and surveillance in ,north ,korea 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media an additional #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbg to provide increased broadcasting and grants for the following purposes3 7#a7 ,to promote the development of internet freedom tools1 technologies1 and new approaches1 including both digital and non-digital means of information sharing related to ,north ,korea4 7#b7 ,to explore public-private partnerships to counter ,north ,korea's repressive censorship and surveillance state4 7#c7 ,to develop new means to protect the privacy and identity of individuals receiving media from the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media and other outside media outlets from within ,north ,korea4 7#d7 ,to bolster existing programming from the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media by restoring the broadcasting capacity of damaged antennas caused by ,typhoon ,yutu in #bjah4 7b7 ,annual reports ,section #ajd7;a77#g77;,b7 of the ,north ,korean ,human ,rights ,act of #bjjd 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ghad7;a77#g77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7,a7 by striking #a year after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbb2 and 7,b7 by striking ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors and inserting ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media2 and 7#b7 in clause 7i71 by inserting after this section the following3 and sections #eehc and #eehd of the ,otto ,warmbier ,countering ,north ,korean ,censorship and ,surveillance ,act of #bjbb4 ,g ,other matters #eehe4 ,congressional notification for rewards paid using cryptocurrencies 7a7 ,in general ,section #cf7;e77#f7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjh7;e77#f77 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,not later than #ae days before making a reward in a form that includes cryptocurrency1 the ,secretary of ,state shall notify the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate of such form for the reward44 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report on the use of cryptocurrency as a part of the ,department of ,state ,rewards program established under section #cf7;a7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjh7;a77 that-- 7#a7 justifies any determination of the ,secretary to make rewards under such program in a form that includes cryptocurrency2 7#b7 lists each cryptocurrency payment made under such program as of the date of the submission of the report2 7#c7 provides evidence of the manner and extent to which cryptocurrency payments would be more likely to induce whistleblowers to come forward with information than rewards paid out in ,united ,states dollars or other forms of money or nonmonetary items2 and 7#d7 examines whether the ,department's use of cryptocurrency could provide bad actors with additional hard-to-trace funds that could be used for criminal or illicit purposes4 #eehf4 ,secure access to sanitation facilities for women and girls ,subsection 7a7 of section #eja of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #aiid and #aiie 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#aa7 as paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#ab71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 the provision of safe and secure access to sanitation facilities1 with a special emphasis on women and children2 4 #eehg4 ,reauthorization of the ,tropical ,forest and ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #aiih ,section #hjf7;d7 of the ,tropical ,forest and ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #aiih 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdca;d7d77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#i7 #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 7#aj7 #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 7#aa7 #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7#ab7 #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#ac7 #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg4 4 #eehh4 ,global ,food ,security ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbb 7a7 ,findings ,section #b of the ,global ,food ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #icja7 is amended by striking ,congress makes and all that follows through 7#c7 ,a comprehensive and inserting ,congress finds that a comprehensive4 7b7 ,statement of ,policy ,objectives2 ,sense of ,congress ,section #c7;a7 of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #icjb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking programs1 activities1 and initiatives that and inserting comprehensive1 multi-sectoral programs1 activities1 and initiatives that consider agriculture and food systems in their totality and that4 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and economic freedom through the coordination and inserting 1 economic freedom1 and security through the phasing1 sequencing1 and coordination2 7#c7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 increase the productivity1 incomes1 and livelihoods of small-scale producers and artisanal fishing communities1 especially women in these communities1 by working across terrestrial and aquatic food systems and agricultural value chains1 including by-- 7,a7 enhancing local capacity to manage agricultural resources and food systems effectively and expanding producer access to1 and participation in1 local1 regional1 and international markets2 7,b7 increasing the availability and affordability of high quality nutritious and safe foods and clean water2 7,c7 creating entrepreneurship opportunities and improving access to business development related to agriculture and food systems1 including among youth populations1 linked to local1 regional1 and international markets2 and 7,d7 enabling partnerships to facilitate the development of and investment in new agricultural technologies to support more resilient and productive agricultural practices2 7#d7 build resilience to agriculture and food systems shocks and stresses1 including global food catastrophes in which conventional methods of agriculture are unable to provide sufficient food and nutrition to sustain the global population1 among vulnerable populations and households through inclusive growth1 while reducing reliance upon emergency food and economic assistance2 2 7#d7 by amending paragraph 7#f7 to read as follows3 7#f7 improve the nutritional status of women1 adolescent girls1 and children1 with a focus on reducing child stunting and incidence of wasting1 including through the promotion of highly nutritious foods1 diet diversification1 large-scale food fortification1 and nutritional behaviors that improve maternal and child health and nutrition1 especially during the first #a1jjj-;day window until a child reaches #b years of age2 2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7,a7 by striking science and technology1 and inserting combating fragility1 resilience1 science and technology1 natural resource management2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 including deworming1 after nutrition14 7c7 ,definitions ,section #d of the ,global ,food ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #icjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 including in response to shocks and stresses to food and nutrition security before the period at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#ac71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,food system ,the term food system means the intact or whole unit made up of interrelated components of people1 behaviors1 relationships1 and material goods that interact in the production1 processing1 packaging1 transporting1 trade1 marketing1 consumption1 and use of food1 feed1 and fiber through aquaculture1 farming1 wild fisheries1 forestry1 and pastoralism that operates within and is influenced by social1 political1 economic1 and environmental contexts4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#f71 as redesignated1 by amending subparagraph 7,h7 to read as follows3 7,h7 local agricultural producers1 including farmer and fisher organizations1 cooperatives1 small-scale producers1 youth1 and women2 and 2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#g71 as redesignated1 by inserting the ,inter-,american ,foundation1 after ,united ,states ,african ,development ,foundation12 7#f7 in paragraph 7#i71 as redesignated-- 7,a7 by inserting agriculture and food before systems2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 including global food catastrophes1 after food security2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#aj71 as redesignated1 by striking fishers and inserting artisanal fishing communities2 7#h7 in paragraph 7#aa71 as redesignated1 by amending subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 to read as follows3 7,d7 is a marker of an environment deficient in the various needs that allow for a child's healthy growth1 including nutrition2 and 7,e7 is associated with long-term poor health1 delayed motor development1 impaired cognitive function1 and decreased immunity4 2 7#i7 in paragraph 7#ac71 as redesignated1 by striking agriculture and nutrition security and inserting food and nutrition security and agriculture-led economic growth2 and 7#aj7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ad7 ,wasting ,the term wasting means-- 7,a7 a life-threatening condition attributable to poor nutrient intake or disease that is characterized by a rapid deterioration in nutritional status over a short period of time2 and 7,b7 in the case of children1 is characterized by low weight for height and weakened immunity1 increasing their risk of death due to greater frequency and severity of common infection1 particularly when severe4 4 7d7 ,comprehensive global food security strategy ,section #e7;a7 of the ,global ,food ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #icjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking country-owned agriculture1 nutrition1 and food security policy and investment plans and inserting partner country-led agriculture1 nutrition1 regulatory1 food security1 and water resources management policy and investment plans and governance systems2 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#e7 to read as follows3 7#e7 support the locally-led and inclusive development of agriculture and food systems1 including by enhancing the extent to which small-scale food producers1 especially women1 have access to and control over the inputs1 skills1 resource management capacity1 networking1 bargaining power1 financing1 market linkages1 technology1 and information needed to sustainably increase productivity and incomes1 reduce poverty and malnutrition1 and promote long-term economic prosperity2 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 adolescent girls1 after women2 and 7,b7 by inserting and preventing incidence of wasting after reducing child stunting2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#g71 by inserting poor water resource management and after including2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7,a7 by striking the long-term success of programs and inserting long-term impact2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 including agricultural research capacity1 after institutions2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking integrate resilience and nutrition strategies into food security programs1 such that chronically vulnerable populations are better able to and inserting coordinate with and complement relevant strategies to ensure that chronically vulnerable populations are better able to adapt12 7#g7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ag7 as paragraph 7#bb72 7#h7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ab7 through 7#af7 as paragraphs 7#ad7 through 7#ah71 respectively2 7#i7 by striking paragraphs 7#aj7 and 7#aa7 and inserting the following3 7#aj7 develop community and producer resilience and adaptation strategies to disasters1 emergencies1 and other shocks and stresses to food and nutrition security1 including conflicts1 droughts1 flooding1 pests1 and diseases1 that adversely impact agricultural yield and livelihoods2 7#aa7 harness science1 technology1 and innovation1 including the research and extension activities supported by the private sector1 relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 ,feed the ,future ,innovation ,labs or any successor entities1 and international and local researchers and innovators1 recognizing that significant investments in research and technological advances will be necessary to reduce global poverty1 hunger1 and malnutrition2 7#ab7 use evidenced-based best practices1 including scientific and forecasting data1 and improved planning and coordination by1 with1 and among key partners and relevant ,federal departments and agencies to identify1 analyze1 measure1 and mitigate risks1 and strengthen resilience capacities2 7#ac7 ensure scientific and forecasting data is accessible and usable by affected communities and facilitate communication and collaboration among local stakeholders in support of adaptation planning and implementation1 including scenario planning and preparedness using seasonal forecasting and scientific and local knowledge2 2 7#aj7 in paragraph 7#ae71 as redesignated1 by inserting nongovernmental organizations1 including after civil society12 7#aa7 in paragraph 7#af71 as redesignated1 by inserting and coordination1 as appropriate1 after collaboration2 7#ab7 in paragraph 7#ah71 as redesignated1 by striking section #h7;b77#d72 and and inserting section #h7;a77#d722 and 7#ac7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ah71 as redesignated1 the following3 7#ai7 improve the efficiency and resilience of agricultural production1 including management of crops1 rangelands1 pastures1 livestock1 fisheries1 and aquacultures2 7#bj7 ensure investments in food and nutrition security consider and integrate best practices in the management and governance of natural resources and conservation1 especially among food insecure populations living in or near biodiverse ecosystems2 7#ba7 be periodically updated in a manner that reflects learning and best practices2 and 4 7e7 ,periodic updates ,section #e of the ,global ,food ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #icjd71 as amended by subsection 7d71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,periodic updates ,not less frequently than quinquennially through fiscal year #bjcj1 the ,president1 in consultation with the head of each relevant ,federal department and agency1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees updates to the ,global ,food ,security ,strategy required under subsection 7a7 and the agency-specific plans described in subsection 7c77#b74 4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations to implement the global food security strategy ,section #f7;b7 of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #icje7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #a1jjj1fjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbc and inserting #a1bjj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,amounts authorized to appropriated under this subsection should be prioritized to carry out programs and activities in target countries44 7g7 ,emergency food security program 7#a7 ,in general ,section #g of the ,global ,food ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #icjf7 is amended by striking 7a7 ,sense of ,congress4-- and all that follows through ,it shall be and inserting ,it shall be4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #dib7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbib;a7a77 is amended by striking #b1gid1ahd1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbc1 of which up to #a1beg1chb1jjj and inserting #c1ije1dfj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh1 of which up to #a1geg1deg1jjj4 7h7 ,reports ,section #h7;a7 of the ,global ,food ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #icjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,during each of the first #g years after the date of the submission of the strategy required under section #e7;c71 and inserting ,for each of the fiscal years through #bjbh12 7,b7 by striking reports that describe and inserting a report that describes2 and 7,c7 by striking at the end of the reporting period and inserting during the preceding year2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 including any changes to the target countries selected pursuant to the selection criteria described in section #e7;a77#b7 and justifications for any such changes before the semicolon at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting identify and before describe2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ab7 through 7#ad7 as paragraphs 7#ae7 through 7#ag71 respectively2 7#e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#aa7 as paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#ac71 respectively2 7#f7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 identify and describe the priority quantitative metrics used to establish baselines and performance targets at the initiative1 country1 and zone of influence levels2 7#e7 identify such established baselines and performance targets at the country and zone of influence levels2 7#f7 identify the output and outcome benchmarks and indicators used to measure results annually1 and report the annual measurement of results for each of the priority metrics identified pursuant to paragraph 7#d71 disaggregated by age1 gender1 and disability1 to the extent practicable and appropriate1 in an open and transparent manner that is accessible to the people of the ,united ,states2 2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#g71 as redesignated1 by striking agriculture and inserting food2 7#h7 in paragraph 7#h71 as redesignated-- 7,a7 by inserting quantitative and qualitative after how2 and 7,b7 by inserting at the initiative1 country1 and zone of influence levels1 including longitudinal data and key uncertainties before the semicolon at the end2 7#i7 in paragraph 7#i71 as redesignated1 by inserting within target countries1 amounts and justification for any spending outside of target countries after amounts spent2 7#aj7 in paragraph 7#ac71 as redesignated1 by striking and the impact of private sector investment and inserting and efforts to encourage financial donor burden sharing and the impact of such investment and efforts2 7#aa7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ac71 as redesignated1 the following3 7#ad7 describe how agriculture research is prioritized within the ,global ,food ,security ,strategy to support agriculture-led growth and eventual self-sufficiency and assess efforts to coordinate research programs within the ,global ,food ,security ,strategy with key stakeholders2 2 7#ab7 in paragraph 7#af71 as redesignated1 by striking and at the end2 7#ac7 in paragraph 7#ag71 as redesignated-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 including key challenges or missteps1 after lessons learned2 and 7,b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#ad7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ah7 during the final year of each strategy required under section #e1 complete country graduation reports to determine whether a country should remain a target country based on quantitative and qualitative analysis4 4 #eehi4 ,extension and modification of certain export controls 7a7 ,extension of export prohibition on munitions items to the ,hong ,kong ,police ,force ,section #c of the ,act entitled ,an ,act to prohibit the commercial export of covered munitions items to the ,hong ,kong ,police ,force1 approved ,november #bg1 #bjai 7,public ,law #aaf-gg2 #acc ,stat4 #aagc71 is amended by striking shall expire and all that follows and inserting shall expire on ,december #ca1 #bjbd44 7b7 ,modification of authority of ,president under ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah ,section #agec7;a77#b77;,f7 of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhab7;a77#b77;,f77 is amended by inserting 1 security1 or before intelligence4 #eeij4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to the sale1 supply1 or transfer of gold to or from ,russia 7a7 ,identification ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and periodically as necessary thereafter1 the ,president-- 7#a7 shall submit to ,congress a report identifying foreign persons that knowingly participated in a significant transaction-- 7,a7 for the sale1 supply1 or transfer 7including transportation7 of gold1 directly or indirectly1 to or from the ,russian ,federation or the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 including from reserves of the ,central ,bank of the ,russian ,federation held outside the ,russian ,federation2 or 7,b7 that otherwise involved gold in which the ,government of the ,russian ,federation had any interest2 and 7#b7 shall impose the sanctions described in subsection 7b77#a7 with respect to each such person2 and 7#c7 may impose the sanctions described in subsection 7b77#b7 with respect to any such person that is an alien4 7b7 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,blocking of property ,the exercise of 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 a foreign person identified in the report required by subsection 7a77#a7 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 7,a7 ,visas1 admission1 or parole ,an alien described in subsection 7a77#a7 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 issuing consular officer1 the ,secretary of ,state1 or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7or a designee of one of such ,secretaries7 shall1 in accordance with section #bba7;i7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abja7;i771 revoke any visa or other entry documentation issued to an alien described in subsection 7a77#a74 7ii7 ,immediate effect ,the revocation under clause 7i7 of a visa or other entry documentation issued to an alien 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 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 ,national interest waiver ,the ,president may waive the imposition of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the ,president-- 7#a7 determines that such a waiver is in the national interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 submits to ,congress a notification of the waiver and the reasons for the waiver4 7e7 ,termination 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the requirement to impose sanctions under this section1 and any sanctions imposed under this section1 shall terminate on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date that is #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7,b7 the date that is #cj days after the date on which the ,president certifies to ,congress that-- 7i7 the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has ceased its destabilizing activities with respect to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of ,ukraine2 and 7ii7 such termination in the national interests of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,transition rules 7,a7 ,continuation of certain authorities ,any authorities exercised before the termination date under paragraph 7#a7 to impose sanctions with respect to a foreign person under this section may continue to be exercised on and after that date if the ,president determines that the continuation of those authorities is in the national interests of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,application to ongoing investigations ,the termination date under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to any investigation of a civil or criminal violation of this section or any regulation1 license1 or order issued to carry out this section1 or the imposition of a civil or criminal penalty for such a violation1 if-- 7i7 the violation occurred before the termination date2 or 7ii7 the person involved in the violation continues to be subject to sanctions pursuant to subparagraph 7,a74 7f7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,exceptions for authorized intelligence and law enforcement and national security activities ,this section shall not apply with respect to activities subject to the reporting requirements under title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq47 or any authorized intelligence1 law enforcement1 or national security activities of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,exception to comply with international agreements ,sanctions under subsection 7b77#b7 may not apply with respect to the admission of an alien to the ,united ,states if such admission is necessary to comply with the obligations of the ,united ,states under 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 the ,convention on ,consular ,relations1 done at ,vienna ,april #bd1 #aifc1 and entered into force ,march #ai1 #aifg1 or other international obligations4 7#c7 ,humanitarian exemption ,the ,president shall not impose sanctions under this section with respect to any person for conducting or facilitating a transaction for the sale of agricultural commodities1 food1 medicine1 or medical devices or for the provision of humanitarian assistance4 7#d7 ,exception relating to importation of goods 7,a7 ,in general ,the requirement or authority 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 paragraph1 the term good means any article1 natural or manmade substance1 material1 supply1 or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms admission1 admitted1 alien1 and lawfully admitted for permanent residence have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja74 7#b7 ,the term foreign person means an individual or entity that is not a ,united ,states person4 7#c7 ,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#d7 ,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 in the ,united ,states4 #eeia4 ,renegotiation of ,compacts of ,free ,association 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states shares deep ties1 history and interests with the ,freely ,associated ,states of the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and ,palau and continues a special1 unique and mutually beneficial relationship with them under the decades-old ,compacts of ,free ,association4 7#b7 ,under the ,compacts1 the ,united ,states has undertaken the responsibility and obligation to provide and ensure the security and defense of the ,freely ,associated ,states4 7#c7 ,the ,compacts are critical to the national security of the ,united ,states and its allies and partners and are the bedrock of the ,united ,states role in the ,pacific4 7#d7 ,renewal of key provisions of the ,compacts1 now being renegotiated with each nation1 is critical for regional security4 7#e7 ,maintaining and strengthening the ,compacts supports both ,united ,states national security and the ,united ,states responsibility for the security and defense of the ,freely ,associated ,states4 7b7 ,briefing on renegotiations ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall brief the following committees on the status of the renegotiations of the ,compacts of ,free ,association described in subsection 7a7 and opportunities to expand its support for the renegotiations3 7#a7 ,the congressional defense committees4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 #eeib4 ,secretary of ,state assistance for prisoners in ,islamic ,republic of ,iran 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that-- 7#a7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran should allow the ,united ,nations ,special ,rapporteur on the ,situation of ,human ,rights in the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran unimpeded access to facilitate the full implementation of the mandate of the ,united ,nations ,special ,rapporteur1 including-- 7,a7 investigating alleged violations of human rights that are occurring or have occurred both within prisons and elsewhere2 7,b7 transmitting urgent appeals and letters to the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran regarding alleged violations of human rights2 and 7,c7 engaging with relevant stakeholders in the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran and the surrounding region2 7#b7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran should immediately end violations of the human rights of political prisoners or persons imprisoned for exercising the right to freedom of speech1 including-- 7,a7 torture2 7,b7 denial of access to health care2 and 7,c7 denial of a fair trial2 7#c7 all prisoners of conscience and political prisoners in the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran should be unconditionally and immediately released2 7#d7 all diplomatic tools of the ,united ,states should be invoked to ensure that all prisoners of conscience and political prisoners in the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran are released1 including raising individual cases of particular concern2 and 7#e7 all officials of the government of the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran who are responsible for human rights abuses in the form of politically motivated imprisonment should be held to account1 including through the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the ,global ,magnitsky ,human ,rights ,accountability ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja et seq47 and other applicable statutory authorities of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,assistance for prisoners ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to continue to provide assistance to civil society organizations that support prisoners of conscience and political prisoners in the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 including organizations that-- 7#a7 work to secure the release of such prisoners2 7#b7 document violations of human rights with respect to such prisoners2 7#c7 support international advocacy to raise awareness of issues relating to such prisoners2 7#d7 support the health1 including mental health1 of such prisoners2 and 7#e7 provide post-incarceration assistance to enable such prisoners to resume normal lives1 including access to education1 employment1 or other forms of reparation4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term political prisoner means a person who has been detained or imprisoned on politically motivated grounds4 7#b7 ,the term prisoner of conscience means a person who-- 7,a7 is imprisoned or otherwise physically restricted solely in response to the peaceful exercise of the human rights of such person2 and 7,b7 has not used violence or advocated violence or hatred4 #eeic4 ,iran ,nuclear ,weapons ,capability and ,terrorism ,monitoring ,act of #bjbb 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,iran ,nuclear ,weapons ,capability and ,terrorism ,monitoring ,act of #bjbb4 7b7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 an ,islamic ,republic of ,iran that possesses a nuclear weapons capability would be a serious threat to the national security of the ,united ,states1 ,israel1 and other allies and partners2 7#b7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran has been less than cooperative with international inspectors from the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency and has obstructed their ability to inspect facilities as well as data and recordings collected by surveillance equipment across ,iran2 7#c7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran continues to advance missile and drone programs1 which are a threat to the national security of the ,united ,states1 ,israel1 and other allies and partners2 7#d7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran continues to support proxies in the ,middle ,east in a manner that-- 7,a7 undermines the sovereignty of regional governments2 7,b7 threatens the safety of ,united ,states citizens2 7,c7 threatens ,united ,states allies and partners2 and 7,d7 directly undermines the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 7#e7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran has engaged in assassination plots against former ,united ,states officials and has been implicated in plots to kidnap ,united ,states citizens within the ,united ,states2 7#f7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran is engaged in unsafe and unprofessional maritime activity that threatens the movement of naval vessels of the ,united ,states and the free flow of commerce through strategic maritime chokepoints in the ,middle ,east and ,north ,africa2 7#g7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran has delivered hundreds of armed drones to the ,russian ,federation1 which will enable ,vladimir ,putin to continue the assault against ,ukraine in direct opposition of the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#h7 the ,united ,states must-- 7,a7 ensure that the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran does not acquire a nuclear weapons capability2 7,b7 protect against aggression from the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran manifested through its missiles and drone programs2 and 7,c7 counter regional and global terrorism of the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran in a manner that minimizes the threat posed by state and non-state actors to the interests of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,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 ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,comprehensive safeguards agreement ,the term ,comprehensive ,safeguards ,agreement means the ,agreement between the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran and the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency for the ,application of ,safeguards in ,connection with the ,treaty on the ,non-,proliferation of ,nuclear ,weapons1 done at ,vienna ,june #ai1 #aigc4 7#c7 ,intelligence community ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 7#d7 ,task force ,the term task force means the task force established under subsection 7d74 7#e7 ,unmanned aircraft system ,the term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given the term in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,establishment of interagency task force on nuclear activity and global regional terrorism of the islamic republic of iran 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,state shall establish a task force to coordinate and synthesize efforts by the ,united ,states ,government regarding-- 7,a7 nuclear activity of the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran or its proxies2 and 7,b7 regional and global terrorism activity by the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran or its proxies4 7#b7 ,composition 7,a7 ,chairperson ,the ,secretary of ,state shall be the ,chairperson of the task force4 7,b7 ,membership 7i7 ,in general ,the task force shall be composed of individuals1 each of whom shall be an employee of and appointed to the task force by the head of one of the following agencies3 7,i7 ,the ,department of ,state4 7,,ii7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7,,iii7 ,the ,department of ,energy4 7ii7 ,additional members ,the ,chairperson may appoint to the task force additional individuals from other ,federal agencies1 as the ,chairperson considers necessary4 7iii7 ,intelligence community support ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall ensure that the task force receives all appropriate support from the intelligence community4 7#c7 ,sunset ,the task force shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 7e7 ,assessments 7#a7 ,intelligence assessment on nuclear activity 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjbh1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment regarding any uranium enrichment1 nuclear weapons development1 delivery vehicle development1 and associated engineering and research activities of the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 7,b7 ,contents ,the assessment required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a description and location of current fuel cycle activities for the production of fissile material being undertaken by the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 including-- 7,i7 research and development activities to procure or construct additional advanced ,,ir-#b1 ,,ir-#f and other model centrifuges and enrichment cascades1 including for stable isotopes2 7,,ii7 research and development of reprocessing capabilities1 including-- 7aa7 reprocessing of spent fuel2 and 7bb7 extraction of medical isotopes from irradiated uranium targets2 7,,iii7 activities with respect to designing or constructing reactors1 including-- 7aa7 the construction of heavy water reactors2 7bb7 the manufacture or procurement of reactor components1 including the intended application of such components2 and 7cc7 efforts to rebuild the original reactor at ,arak2 7,,iv7 uranium mining1 concentration1 conversion1 and fuel fabrication1 including-- 7aa7 estimated uranium ore production capacity and annual recovery2 7bb7 recovery processes and ore concentrate production capacity and annual recovery2 7cc7 research and development with respect to1 and the annual rate of1 conversion of uranium2 and 7dd7 research and development with respect to the fabrication of reactor fuels1 including the use of depleted1 natural1 and enriched uranium2 and 7,v7 activities with respect to-- 7aa7 producing or acquiring plutonium or uranium 7or their alloys72 7bb7 conducting research and development on plutonium or uranium 7or their alloys72 7cc7 uranium metal2 or 7dd7 casting1 forming1 or machining plutonium or uranium2 7ii7 with respect to any activity described in clause 7i71 a description1 as applicable1 of-- 7,i7 the number and type of centrifuges used to enrich uranium and the operating status of such centrifuges2 7,,ii7 the number and location of any enrichment or associated research and development facility used to engage in such activity2 7,,iii7 the amount of heavy water1 in metric tons1 produced by such activity and the acquisition or manufacture of major reactor components1 including1 for the second and subsequent assessments1 the amount produced since the last assessment2 7,,iv7 the number and type of fuel assemblies produced by the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 including failed or rejected assemblies2 and 7,v7 the total amount of-- 7aa7 uranium-#bce enriched to not greater than #e percent purity2 7bb7 uranium-#bce enriched to greater than #e percent purity and not greater than #bj percent purity2 7cc7 uranium-#bce enriched to greater than #bj percent purity and not greater than #fj percent purity2 7dd7 uranium-#bce enriched to greater than #fj percent purity and not greater than #ij percent purity2 and 7ee7 uranium-#bce enriched greater than #ij percent purity2 7iii7 a description of any weaponization plans and weapons development capabilities of the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 including-- 7,i7 plans and capabilities with respect to-- 7aa7 weapon design1 including fission1 warhead miniaturization1 and boosted and early thermonuclear weapon design2 7bb7 high yield fission development2 7cc7 design1 development1 acquisition1 or use of computer models to simulate nuclear explosive devices2 7dd7 design1 development1 fabricating1 acquisition1 or use of explosively driven neutron sources or specialized materials for explosively driven neutron sources2 and 7ee7 design1 development1 fabrication1 acquisition1 or use of precision machining and tooling that could enable the production of nuclear explosive device components2 7,,ii7 the ability of the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran to deploy a working or reliable delivery vehicle capable of carrying a nuclear warhead2 7,,iii7 the estimated breakout time for the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran to develop and deploy a nuclear weapon1 including a crude nuclear weapon2 and 7,,iv7 the status and location of any research and development work site related to the preparation of an underground nuclear test2 7iv7 an identification of any clandestine nuclear facilities2 7v7 an assessment of whether the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran maintains locations to store equipment1 research archives1 or other material previously used for a weapons program or that would be of use to a weapons program that the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran has not declared to the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency2 7vi7 any diversion by the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran of uranium1 carbon-fiber1 or other materials for use in an undeclared or clandestine facility2 7vii7 an assessment of activities related to developing or acquiring the capabilities for the production of nuclear weapons1 conducted at facilities controlled by the ,ministry of ,defense and ,armed ,forces ,logistics of ,iran1 the ,islamic ,revolutionary ,guard ,corps1 and the ,organization of ,defensive ,innovation and ,research1 including an analysis of gaps in knowledge2 7viii7 a description of activities between the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran and other countries or persons with respect to sharing information on1 or providing other forms of support for1 the acquisition of a nuclear weapons capability or activities related to weaponization2 7ix7 with respect to any new ballistic1 cruise1 or hypersonic missiles being designed and tested by the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran or any of its proxies1 a description of-- 7,i7 the type of missile2 7,,ii7 the range of such missiles2 7,,iii7 the capability of such missiles to deliver a nuclear warhead2 7,,iv7 the number of such missiles2 and 7,v7 any testing of such missiles2 7x7 an assessment of whether the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran or any of its proxies possesses an unmanned aircraft system or other military equipment capable of delivering a nuclear weapon2 and 7xi7 an assessment of the extent to which the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran is providing drones1 missiles1 or related technology from other countries to its proxies or partners4 7#b7 ,assessment on support for regional and global terrorism of the islamic republic of iran 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjbh1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment regarding the regional and global terrorism of the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 7,b7 ,contents ,the assessment required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a description of the lethal support of the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 including training1 equipment1 and associated intelligence support1 to regional and global non-state terrorist groups and proxies2 7ii7 a description of the lethal support of the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 including training and equipment1 to state actors2 7iii7 an assessment of financial support of the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran to non-state terrorist groups and proxies and associated ,iranian revenue streams funding such support2 7iv7 an assessment of the threat posed by the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran and ,iranian-supported groups to members of the ,armed ,forces1 diplomats1 and military and diplomatic facilities of the ,united ,states2 7v7 a description of attacks by1 or sponsored by1 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran against members of the ,armed ,forces1 diplomats1 and military and diplomatic facilities of the ,united ,states and the associated response by the ,united ,states ,government in the previous year2 7vi7 a description of attacks by1 or sponsored by1 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran against ,united ,states partners or allies and the associated response by the ,united ,states ,government in the previous year2 7vii7 an assessment of interference by the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran into the elections and political processes of sovereign countries in the ,middle ,east and ,north ,africa in an effort to create conditions for or shape agendas more favorable to the policies of the ,government of the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran2 7viii7 a description of any plots by the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran against former and current ,united ,states officials2 7ix7 a description of any plots by the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran against ,united ,states citizens both abroad and within the ,united ,states2 and 7x7 a description of maritime activity of the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran and associated impacts on the free flow of commerce and the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,form2 public availability2 duplication 7,a7 ,form ,each assessment required by this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex for information that1 if released1 would be detrimental to the national security of the ,united ,states4 ,in addition1 any classified portion may contain an additional annex provided to the congressional intelligence committees that details information and analysis that would otherwise disclose sensitive sources and methods4 7,b7 ,public availability ,the unclassified portion of an assessment required by this subsection shall be made available to the public on an internet website of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7,c7 ,duplication ,for any assessment required by this subsection1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may rely upon existing products that reflect the current analytic judgment of the intelligence community1 including reports or products produced in response to congressional mandate or requests from executive branch officials4 7f7 ,diplomatic strategy to address identified nuclear1 ballistic missile1 and terrorism threats to the united states 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the submission of the initial assessment under subsection 7e77#a71 and annually thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the task force1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a diplomatic strategy that outlines a comprehensive plan for engaging with partners and allies of the ,united ,states regarding uranium enrichment1 nuclear weaponization1 missile development1 and drone-related activities and regional and global terrorism of the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 7#b7 ,contents ,the diplomatic strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of whether the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran-- 7i7 is in compliance with the ,comprehensive ,safeguards ,agreement and modified ,code #c4a of the ,subsidiary ,arrangements to the ,comprehensive ,safeguards ,agreement as well as the nuclear related commitments endorsed in ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolution #bbca 7#bjae72 and 7ii7 has denied access to sites that the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency has sought to inspect during previous #a-year period2 7,b7 a description of any dual-use item 7as defined under section #gcj4c of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations or listed on the ,list of ,nuclear-,related ,dual-,use ,equipment1 ,materials1 ,software1 and ,related ,technology issued by the ,nuclear ,suppliers ,group or any successor list7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran is using to further the nuclear weapon1 missile1 or drone program2 7,c7 a description of efforts of the ,united ,states to counter efforts of the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran to project political and military influence into the ,middle ,east2 7,d7 a description of efforts to address the increased threat that new or evolving uranium enrichment1 nuclear weaponization1 missile1 or drone development activities by the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran pose to ,united ,states citizens1 the diplomatic presence of the ,united ,states in the ,middle ,east1 and the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 7,e7 a description of efforts to address the threat that terrorism by1 or sponsored by1 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran poses to ,united ,states citizens1 the diplomatic presence of the ,united ,states in the ,middle ,east1 and the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 7,f7 a description of efforts to address the impact of the influence of the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran on sovereign governments on the safety and security of ,united ,states citizens1 the diplomatic presence of the ,united ,states in the ,middle ,east1 and the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 7,g7 a description of a coordinated whole-of-government approach to use political1 economic1 and security related tools to address such activities2 and 7,h7 a comprehensive plan for engaging with allies and regional partners in all relevant multilateral fora to address such activities4 7#c7 ,updated strategy related to notification ,not later than #de days after the ,chairperson determines that there has been a significant development in the nuclear weapons capability or nuclear weapons delivery systems capability of the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an update to the most recent diplomatic strategy submitted under paragraph 7#a74 ,h ,reports #eeid4 ,modification to peacekeeping operations report ,section #fejb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdh note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 ,as applicable1 a description of specific training on monitoring and adhering to international human rights and humanitarian law provided to the foreign country or entity receiving the assistance4 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h72 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking on programs under peacekeeping operations account2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by inserting authorized under section #eea of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdh7 and after security assistance2 and 7ii7 by striking foreign countries and all that follows through the colon and inserting foreign countries for any of the following purposes32 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b71 as amended1 the following3 7c7 ,coordination of submission ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to integrate the elements of the report required by subsection 7b7 into other reports required to be submitted annually to the appropriate congressional committees4 4 #eeie4 ,report on ,indo-,pacific region 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for the ,bureau of ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for the ,bureau of ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs and ,assistant ,administrator for the ,bureau for ,asia of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid71 shall submit to the congressional foreign affairs committees a report that contains a #b-year strategy assessing the resources and activities required to achieve the policy objectives described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,submission and update ,the report and strategy required by this subsection shall-- 7,a7 be submitted at the same time as the submission of the budget of the ,president 7submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 for fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7,b7 be updated and submitted at the same time as the submission of the budget of the ,president 7submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 for fiscal years #bjbf1 #bjbh1 and #bjcj4 7b7 ,criteria ,the report and strategy required in subsection 7a7 shall be developed in accordance with the following criteria3 7#a7 ,it shall reflect the objective1 autonomous1 and independent assessment of the activities1 resources1 and costs required to achieve objectives detailed in subsection 7c7 by the principals1 the subordinate and parallel offices providing input into the assessment4 7#b7 ,it shall cover a period of five fiscal years1 beginning with the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the report is submitted4 7#c7 ,it shall incorporate input from ,united ,states ,ambassadors in the ,indo-,pacific region provided explicitly for the required report4 7#d7 ,it may include information gathered through consultation with program offices and subject matter experts in relevant functional bureaus1 as deemed necessary by the principals4 7#e7 ,it shall not be subject to fiscal guidance or global strategic tradeoffs associated with the annual ,president's budget request4 7c7 ,policy objectives ,the report and strategy required in subsection 7a7 shall assess the activities and resources required to achieve the following policy objectives3 7#a7 ,implementing the ,interim ,national ,security ,strategic ,guidance1 or the most recent ,national ,security ,strategy1 with respect to the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#b7 ,implementing the #bjbb ,indo-,pacific ,strategy1 or successor documents1 that set forth the ,united ,states ,government strategy toward the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#c7 ,implementing the ,state-,,usaid ,joint ,strategic ,plan with respect to the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#d7 ,enhancing meaningful diplomatic and economic relations with allies and partners in the ,indo-,pacific and demonstrate an enduring ,united ,states commitment to the region4 7#e7 ,securing and advancing ,united ,states national interests in the ,indo-,pacific1 including through countering the malign influence of the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7d7 ,matters to be included ,the report and strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the ,bureaus' bilateral and multilateral goals for the period covered in the report that the principals deem necessary to accomplish the objectives outlined in subsection 7c71 disaggregated by country and forum4 7#b7 ,a timeline with annual benchmarks for achieving the objectives described in subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,an assessment of the sufficiency of ,united ,states diplomatic personnel and facilities currently available in the ,indo-,pacific region to achieve the objectives outlined in subsection 7c71 through consultation with ,united ,states embassies in the region4 ,the assessment shall include3 7,a7 ,a list1 in priority order1 of locations in the ,indo-,pacific region that require additional diplomatic personnel or facilities4 7,b7 ,a description of locations where the ,united ,states may be able to collocate diplomatic personnel at allied or partner embassies and consulates4 7,c7 ,a discussion of embassies or consulates where diplomatic staff could be reduced within the ,indo-,pacific region1 where appropriate4 7,d7 ,a detailed description of the fiscal and personnel resources required to fill gaps identified4 7#d7 ,a detailed plan to expand ,united ,states diplomatic engagement and foreign assistance presence in the ,pacific ,island nations within the next five years1 including a description of quick impact programs that can be developed and implemented within the first fiscal year of the period covered in the report4 7#e7 ,a discussion of the resources needed to enhance ,united ,states strategic messaging and spotlight coercive behavior by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#f7 ,a detailed description of the resources and policy tools needed to expand the ,united ,states ability to offer high-quality infrastructure projects in strategically significant parts of the ,indo-,pacific region1 with a particular focus on expanding investments in ,southeast ,asia and the ,pacific ,islands4 7#g7 ,a gap assessment of security assistance by country1 and of the resources needed to fill those gaps4 7#h7 ,a description of the resources and policy tools needed to facilitate continued private sector investment in partner countries in the ,indo-,pacific4 7#i7 ,a discussion of any additional bilateral or regional assistance resources needed to achieve the objectives outlined in subsection 7c71 as deemed necessary by the principals4 7e7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in an unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7f7 ,availability ,not later than ,february #a each year1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs shall make the report and strategy available to the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,administrator of the ,,usaid1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,state1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,state for ,management and ,resources1 the ,deputy ,administrator for ,policy and ,programming1 the ,deputy ,administrator for ,management and ,resources1 the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,political ,affairs1 the ,director of the ,office of ,foreign ,assistance at the ,department of ,state1 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,foreign ,assistance at the ,,usaid1 and the ,director of ,policy ,planning4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,indo-pacific region ,the term ,indo-,pacific region means the countries under the jurisdiction of the ,bureau for ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs1 as well as the countries of ,bangladesh1 ,bhutan1 ,india1 ,maldives1 ,nepal1 ,pakistan1 and ,sri ,lanka4 7#b7 ,foreign affairs committees ,the term foreign affairs committees means-- 7,a7 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,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,subcommittee on ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 ,related ,programs of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,principals ,the term principals means the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for the ,bureau of ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for the ,bureau of ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs1 and the ,assistant ,administrator for the ,bureau for ,asia of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 #eeif4 ,report on humanitarian situation and food security in ,lebanon 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains an evaluation of the humanitarian situation in ,lebanon1 as well as the impact of the deficit of wheat imports due to ,russia's further invasion of ,ukraine1 initiated on ,february #bd1 #bjbb4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,the projected increase in malnutrition in ,lebanon4 7#b7 ,the estimated increase in the number of food insecure individuals in ,lebanon4 7#c7 ,the estimated number of individuals who will be faced with acute malnutrition due to food price inflation in ,lebanon4 7#d7 ,actions ,united ,states ,government allies and partners are taking to address the matters described in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c74 7#e7 ,the potential impact of food insecurity in ,lebanon on ,department of ,defense goals and objectives in ,lebanon4 7c7 ,form of report ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in an unclassified form1 but may contain 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 #eeig4 ,statement of policy and report on engaging with ,niger 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 continue to support ,niger's efforts to advance democracy1 good governance1 human rights1 and regional security within its borders through bilateral assistance and multilateral initiatives2 7#b7 enhance engagement and cooperation with the ,nigerien ,government at all levels as a key component of stabilizing the ,sahel1 where frequent coups and other anti-democratic movements1 food insecurity1 violent extremism1 and armed conflict threaten to further weaken governments throughout the region2 and 7#c7 work closely with partners and allies throughout the international community to elevate ,niger1 which experienced its first democratic transition of power in #bjba1 as an example of transitioning from longstanding military governance and a cycle of coups to a democratic1 civilian-led form of government4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the heads of relevant departments and agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on interagency efforts to enhance ,united ,states engagement with ,niger as a key component of the ,united ,states ,strategy toward the ,sahel4 ,such report shall also include the following information with respect to the #b fiscal years preceding the date of the submission of the report3 7#a7 ,a description of ,united ,states efforts to promote democracy1 political pluralism1 fiscal transparency and other good governance initiatives1 human rights and the rule of law1 and a robust and engaged civil society4 7#b7 ,a full1 detailed breakdown of ,united ,states assistance provided to help the ,nigerien ,government develop a comprehensive national security strategy1 including to counter terrorism1 regional and transnational organized crime1 intercommunal violence1 and other forms of armed conflict1 criminal activity1 and other threats to ,united ,states and ,nigerien national security4 7#c7 ,an analysis of relevant resources at the ,united ,states ,embassy in ,niamey1 including whether staff in place by the end of the current fiscal year will be sufficient to meet various country and regional strategic objectives4 7#d7 ,an overview of foreign partner support for ,niger's intelligence and security sector4 7#e7 ,a detailed description of ,united ,states and international efforts to address food insecurity in ,niger1 including that which is caused by deforestation1 desertification1 and other climate change-related issues4 7#f7 ,a breakdown of ,united ,states funds obligated for humanitarian assistance in ,niger1 and an analysis of how the security situation in ,niger has affected humanitarian operations and diplomatic engagement throughout the country4 7#g7 ,an assessment of foreign malign influence in ,niger1 with a specific focus on the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,russian ,federation1 and their proxies4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 and may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,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 #eeih4 ,report on bilateral security and law enforcement cooperation with ,mexico 7a7 ,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 that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a description of past and current bilateral security and law enforcement cooperation with ,mexico1 including through ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,justice 7including the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration71 and the ,department of ,state 7including the ,bureau of ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs71 including over the preceding #aj years4 7#b7 ,a summary of efforts of the ,government of ,mexico to reduce impunity and strengthen judicial processes for violent crimes and cartels across ,mexico and along the ,united ,states-,mexico border4 7#c7 ,a description and mapping of increasing cartel control over ,mexican territory and its impacts on ,united ,states national security4 7#d7 ,an assessment of any changes in ,mexico's electoral and democratic institutions1 including their ability to ensure accountability for human rights violations1 and its impacts on national security4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 ,the unclassified portion of such report shall be published on a publicly available website of the ,federal government4 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 ,relations1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 #eeii4 ,report on ,chinese support to ,russia with respect to its unprovoked invasion of and full-scale war against ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter until the sunset specified in subsection 7d71 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence as appropriate1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on whether and how the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7,,prc71 including the ,government of the ,,prc1 the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 any ,,prc state-owned enterprise1 and any other ,,prc entity1 has provided support to the ,russian ,federation with respect to its unprovoked invasion of and full-scale war against ,ukraine4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include a discussion of the support provided by the ,,prc to the ,russian ,federation with respect to-- 7#a7 helping the ,government of ,russia or ,russian entities evade or circumvent ,united ,states sanctions or multilateral sanctions and export controls2 7#b7 deliberately inhibiting on-site ,united ,states ,government export control end-use checks1 including interviews and investigations1 in the ,,prc2 7#c7 providing ,russia with any technology1 including semiconductors classified as ,,ear#ii1 that supports ,russian intelligence or military capabilities2 7#d7 establishing economic or financial arrangements that will have the effect of alleviating the impact of ,united ,states sanctions or multilateral sanctions2 7#e7 furthering ,russia's disinformation and propaganda efforts2 7#f7 coordinating to hinder the response of multilateral organizations1 including the ,united ,nations1 to provide assistance to the people or ,government of ,ukraine1 to condemn ,russia's war1 to hold ,russia accountable for the invasion and its prosecution of the war1 or to hold those complicit accountable2 and 7#g7 providing any material1 technical1 or logistical support1 including to ,russian military or intelligence agencies and state-owned or state-linked enterprises4 7c7 ,form 7#a7 ,in general ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form and published on a publicly available website of the ,department of ,state4 7#b7 ,exception ,if the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the ,secretary is unable to include an element required under any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of subsection 7b7 in an unclassified manner1 the ,secretary shall provide in unclassified form an affirmative or negative determination with respect to whether the ,people's ,republic of ,china is supporting the ,russian ,federation in the manner described in each applicable such paragraph and concurrently provide the discussion of that element to the appropriate congressional committees at the lowest possible classification level1 consistent with the protection of sources and methods4 7d7 ,sunset ,the requirement to submit the report under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date on which the ,secretary of ,state determines the conflict in ,ukraine has ended2 or 7#b7 the date that is #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,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 ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #eeii;,a4 ,feasibility study on ,united ,states support for and participation in the international counterterrorism academy in ,cte d',ivoire 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to partner with ,west ,african governments where possible to mitigate and counter growing regional insecurity resulting from the spread of armed conflict and terrorism1 including by providing assistance to train1 equip1 and mentor ,west ,african security services to counter threats to regional and national security through a whole-of-government approach4 7b7 ,feasibility study ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall conduct a feasibility study regarding the provision of ,united ,states assistance for infrastructure1 training1 equipment1 and other forms of support to institutionalize the ,international ,counterterrorism ,academy 7,acadmie ,internationale de ,lutte ,contre le ,terrorisme or ,,ailct7 in ,jacqueville1 ,cte d',ivoire that-- 7#a7 provides a legal analysis of existing authorities to provide ,united ,states foreign assistance dedicated to the development and establishment of ,,ailct programs1 initiatives1 and infrastructure for the purposes of training1 equipping1 and mentoring eligible ,west ,african security services bilaterally or in coordination with partners and allies2 7#b7 identifies opportunities for the ,united ,states to leverage and support the ,,ailct facility to pursue national security interests in ,west ,africa1 the ,sahel1 sub-,saharan ,africa1 and the strategic ,atlantic ,ocean coastal and maritime environments1 including through training and research activities1 infrastructure development1 combatting transnational terrorist and organized crime threats1 and countering foreign malign influence throughout the region2 and 7#c7 assesses any planned and pledged contributions from other countries to ensure appropriate sustainment of the facilities and burden sharing4 7c7 ,forms ,the feasibility study required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #eeii;,b4 ,consultations on reuniting ,korean ,americans with family members in ,north ,korea 7a7 ,consultations 7#a7 ,consultations with ,south ,korea ,the ,secretary of ,state1 or a designee of the ,secretary1 should consult with officials of ,south ,korea1 as appropriate1 on potential opportunities to reunite ,korean ,american families with family members in ,north ,korea from which such ,korean ,american families were divided after the signing of the ,korean ,war ,armistice ,agreement1 including potential opportunities for video reunions for ,korean ,americans with such family members4 7#b7 ,consultations with ,korean ,americans ,the ,special ,envoy on ,north ,korean ,human ,rights ,issues of the ,department of ,state should regularly consult with representatives of ,korean ,americans who have family members in ,north ,korea with respect to efforts to reunite families divided after the signing of the ,korean ,war ,armistice ,agreement1 including potential opportunities for video reunions for ,korean ,americans with such family members4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for three years1 the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through the ,special ,envoy on ,north ,korean ,human ,rights ,issues or other appropriate designee1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report on the consultations conducted pursuant to this section during the preceding year4 ,i ,sense of ,congress provisions #eeii;,c4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the status of ,china ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china is a fully industrialized nation and no longer a developing nation2 and 7#b7 any international agreement that provides or accords ,china a favorable status or treatment as a developing nation should be updated to reflect the status of ,china4 #eeii;,d4 ,sense of ,congress regarding ,israel ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 since #aidh1 ,israel has been one of the strongest friends and allies of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 ,israel is a stable1 democratic country in a region often marred by turmoil2 7#c7 it is essential to the strategic interest of the ,united ,states to continue to offer security assistance and related support to ,israel2 and 7#d7 such assistance and support is especially vital as ,israel confronts a number of potential challenges at the present time1 including continuing threats from ,iran4 #eeii;,e4 ,sense of ,congress relating to the ,,nato ,parliamentary ,assembly ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should-- 7#a7 proactively engage with the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 ,parliamentary ,assembly 7,,pa7 and its member delegations2 7#b7 communicate with and educate the public on the benefits and importance of ,,nato and ,,nato ,,pa2 and 7#c7 support increased inter-democracy and inter-parliamentary cooperation on countering misinformation and disinformation4 #eeii;,f4 ,condemning detention and indictment of ,russian opposition leader ,vladimir ,vladimirovich ,kara-,murza 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,vladimir ,vladimirovich ,kara-,murza 7referred to in this section as ,mr4 ,kara-,murza7 has tirelessly worked for decades to advance the cause of freedom1 democracy1 and human rights for the people of the ,russian ,federation4 7#b7 ,in retaliation for his advocacy1 two attempts have been made on ,mr4 ,kara-,murza's life1 as-- 7,a7 on ,may #bf1 #bjae1 ,mr4 ,kara-,murza fell ill with symptoms indicative of poisoning and was hospitalized2 and 7,b7 on ,february #b1 #bjag1 he fell ill with similar symptoms and was placed in a medically induced coma4 7#c7 ,independent investigations conducted by ,bellingcat1 the ,insider1 and ,der ,spiegel found that the same unit of the ,federal ,security ,service of the ,russian ,federation responsible for poisoning ,mr4 ,kara-,murza was responsible for poisoning ,russian opposition leader ,alexei ,navalny and activists ,timur ,kuashev1 ,ruslan ,magomedragimov1 and ,nikita ,isayev4 7#d7 ,on ,february #bd1 #bjbb1 ,vladimir ,putin launched another unprovoked1 unjustified1 and illegal invasion into ,ukraine in contravention of the obligations freely undertaken by the ,russian ,federation to respect the territorial integrity of ,ukraine under the ,budapest ,memorandum of #aiid1 the ,minsk protocols of #bjad and #bjae1 and international law4 7#e7 ,on ,march #e1 #bjbb1 ,vladimir ,putin signed a law criminalizing the distribution of truthful statements about the invasion of ,ukraine by the ,russian ,federation and mandating up to #ae years in prison for such offenses4 7#f7 ,since ,february #bd1 #bjbb1 ,mr4 ,kara-,murza has used his voice and platform to join more than #ae1jjj citizens of the ,russian ,federation in peacefully protesting the war against ,ukraine and millions more who silently oppose the war4 7#g7 ,on ,april #aa1 #bjbb1 five police officers arrested ,mr4 ,kara-,murza in front of his home and denied his right to an attorney1 and the next day ,mr4 ,kara-,murza was sentenced to #ae days in prison for disobeying a police order4 7#h7 ,on ,april #bb1 #bjbb1 the ,investigative ,committee of the ,russian ,federation charged ,mr4 ,kara-,murza with violations under the law signed on ,march #e1 #bjbb1 for his fact-based statements condemning the invasion of ,ukraine by the ,russian ,federation4 7#i7 ,mr4 ,kara-,murza was then placed into pretrial detention and ordered to be held until at least ,june #ab1 #bjbb4 7#aj7 ,if convicted of those charges1 ,mr4 ,kara-,murza faces detention in a penitentiary system that human rights nongovernmental organizations have criticized for widespread torture1 ill-treatment1 and suspicious deaths of prisoners4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,congress-- 7#a7 condemns the unjust detention and indicting of ,russian opposition leader ,vladimir ,vladimirovich ,kara-,murza1 who has courageously stood up to oppression in the ,russian ,federation2 7#b7 expresses solidarity with ,vladimir ,vladimirovich ,kara-,murza1 his family1 and all individuals in the ,russian ,federation imprisoned for exercising their fundamental freedoms of speech1 assembly1 and belief2 7#c7 urges the ,united ,states ,government and other allied governments to work to secure the immediate release of ,vladimir ,vladimirovich ,kara-,murza1 ,alexei ,navalny1 and other citizens of the ,russian ,federation imprisoned for opposing the regime of ,vladimir ,putin and the war against ,ukraine2 and 7#d7 calls on the ,president to increase support provided by the ,united ,states ,government for those advocating for democracy and independent media in the ,russian ,federation1 which ,vladimir ,vladimirovich ,kara-,murza has worked to advance4 #eeii;,g4 ,sense of ,congress regarding development of nuclear weapons by ,iran ,congress-- 7#a7 reiterates its commitment to ensuring ,iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon2 7#b7 supports the important work of the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency 7,,iaea7 in safeguarding nuclear material around the globe2 7#c7 condemns ,iran for its lack of transparency and meaningful cooperation with the ,,iaea on the unresolved matter of uranium particles discovered at undeclared sites in ,iran and additional escalatory actions related to its nuclear program2 and 7#d7 applauds the ,,iaea ,board of ,governors' resolution urging ,iran's full cooperation with the ,,iaea on outstanding safeguards issues on an urgent basis4 ,,lvi ,transportation and ,infrastructure ,sec4 #efja4 ,designation of small ,state and rural advocate4 ,sec4 #efjb4 ,flexibility4 ,sec4 #efjc4 ,preliminary damage assessment4 ,sec4 #efjd4 ,letter of deviation authority4 ,sec4 #efje4 ,recognizing ,,fema support4 #efja4 ,designation of small ,state and rural advocate 7a7 ,in general ,section #cbf7;c7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#b72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 assist ,states in the collection and presentation of material in the disaster or emergency declaration request relevant to demonstrate severe localized impacts within the ,state for a specific incident1 including-- 7,a7 the per capita personal income by local area1 as calculated by the ,bureau of ,economic ,analysis2 7,b7 the disaster impacted population profile1 as reported by the ,bureau of the ,census1 including-- 7i7 the percentage of the population for whom poverty status is determined2 7ii7 the percentage of the population already receiving ,government assistance such as ,supplemental ,security ,income and ,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program benefits2 7iii7 the pre-disaster unemployment rate2 7iv7 the percentage of the population that is #fe years old and older2 7v7 the percentage of the population #ah years old and younger2 7vi7 the percentage of the population with a disability2 7vii7 the percentage of the population who speak a language other than ,english and speak ,english less than very well2 and 7viii7 any unique considerations regarding ,american ,indian and ,alaskan ,native ,tribal populations raised in the ,state's request for a major disaster declaration that may not be reflected in the data points referenced in this subparagraph2 7,c7 the impact to community infrastructure1 including-- 7i7 disruptions to community life-saving and life-sustaining services2 7ii7 disruptions or increased demand for essential community services2 and 7iii7 disruptions to transportation1 infrastructure1 and utilities2 and 7,d7 any other information relevant to demonstrate severe local impacts2 and 4 7b7 ,,gao review of a final rule 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency's implementation of its final rule1 published on ,march #ba1 #bjai1 amending section #bjf4dh7;b7 of title #dd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7regarding factors considered when evaluating a ,governor's request for a major disaster declaration71 which revised the factors that the ,agency considers when evaluating a ,governor's request for a major disaster declaration authorizing individual assistance under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq74 7#b7 ,scope ,the review required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the criteria used by the ,agency to assess individual assistance requests following a major disaster declaration authorizing individual assistance4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the consistency with which the ,agency uses the updated ,individual ,assistance ,declaration ,factors when assessing the impact of individual communities after a major disaster declaration4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the impact1 if any1 of using the updated ,individual ,assistance ,declaration ,factors has had on equity in disaster recovery outcomes4 7,d7 ,recommendations to improve the use of the ,individual ,assistance ,declaration ,factors to increase equity in disaster recovery outcomes4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report on the review required under this section4 #efjb4 ,flexibility 7a7 ,in general ,section #abaf7;a7 of the ,disaster ,recovery ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd;a7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#b77;,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 shall-- 7i7 waive a debt owed to the ,united ,states related to covered assistance provided to an individual or household if the covered assistance was distributed based on an error by the ,agency and such debt shall be construed as a hardship2 and 7ii7 waive a debt owed to the ,united ,states related to covered assistance provided to an individual or household if such assistance is subject to a claim or legal action1 including in accordance with section of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafj72 and 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,removal of and inserting ,report on2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii7 by striking the authority of the ,administrator to waive debt under paragraph 7#b7 shall no longer be effective and inserting the ,administrator shall report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate actions that the ,administrator will take to reduce the error rate4 7b7 ,report to congress ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report containing a description of the internal processes used to make decisions regarding the distribution of covered assistance under section #abaf of the ,disaster ,recovery and ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 a7 and any changes made to such processes4 #efjc4 ,preliminary damage assessment 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,preliminary damage assessments play a critical role in assessing and validating the impact and magnitude of a disaster4 7#b7 ,through the preliminary damage assessment process1 representatives from the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency validate information gathered by ,state and local officials that serves as the basis for disaster assistance requests4 7#c7 ,various factors can impact the duration of a preliminary damage assessment and the corresponding submission of a major disaster request1 however1 the average time between when a disaster occurs1 and the submission of a corresponding disaster request has been found to be approximately twenty days longer for flooding disasters4 7#d7 ,with communities across the country facing increased instances of catastrophic flooding and other extreme weather events1 accurate and efficient preliminary damage assessments have become critically important to the relief process for impacted ,states and municipalities4 7b7 ,report to congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall submit to ,congress a report describing the preliminary damage assessment process1 as supported by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency in the #e years before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report described in paragraph 7#a7 shall contain the following3 7,a7 ,the process of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency for deploying personnel to support preliminary damage assessments4 7,b7 ,the number of ,agency staff participating on disaster assessment teams4 7,c7 ,the training and experience of such staff described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,a calculation of the average amount of time disaster assessment teams described in subparagraph 7,a7 are deployed to a disaster area4 7,e7 ,the efforts of the ,agency to maintain a consistent liaison between the ,agency and ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial officials within a disaster area4 7c7 ,preliminary damage assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall convene an advisory panel consisting of emergency management personnel employed by ,state1 local1 territorial1 or tribal authorities1 and the representative organizations of such personnel to assist the ,agency in improving critical components of the preliminary damage assessment process4 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,this advisory panel shall consist of at least #b representatives from national emergency management organizations and at least #a representative from each of the #aj regions of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 selected from emergency management personnel employed by ,state1 local1 territorial1 or tribal authorities within each region4 7,b7 ,inclusion on panel ,to the furthest extent practicable1 representation on the advisory panel shall include emergency management personnel from both rural and urban jurisdictions4 7#c7 ,considerations ,the advisory panel convened under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 consider-- 7i7 establishing a training regime to ensure preliminary damage assessments are conducted and reviewed under consistent guidelines2 7ii7 utilizing a common technological platform to integrate data collected by ,state and local governments with data collected by the ,agency2 and 7iii7 assessing instruction materials provided by the ,agency for omissions of pertinent information or language that conflicts with other statutory requirements2 and 7,b7 identify opportunities for streamlining the consideration of preliminary damage assessments by the ,agency1 including eliminating duplicative paperwork requirements and ensuring consistent communication and decision making among ,agency staff4 7#d7 ,interim report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report regarding the findings of the advisory panel1 steps that will be undertaken by the ,agency to implement the findings of the advisory panel1 and additional legislation that may be necessary to implement the findings of the advisory panel4 7#e7 ,rulemaking and final report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall issue such regulations as are necessary to implement the recommendations of the advisory panel and submit to ,congress a report discussing-- 7,a7 the implementation of recommendations from the advisory panel2 7,b7 the identification of any additional challenges to the preliminary damage assessment process1 including whether specific disasters result in longer preliminary damage assessments2 and 7,c7 any additional legislative recommendations necessary to improve the preliminary damage assessment process4 #efjd4 ,letter of deviation authority ,a flight instructor1 registered owner1 lessor1 or lessee of an aircraft shall not be required to obtain a letter of deviation authority from the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to allow1 conduct or receive flight training1 checking1 and testing in an experimental aircraft if-- 7#a7 the flight instructor is not providing both the training and the aircraft2 7#b7 no person advertises or broadly offers the aircraft as available for flight training1 checking1 or testing2 and 7#c7 no person receives compensation for use of the aircraft for a specific flight during which flight training1 checking1 or testing was received1 other than expenses for owning1 operating1 and maintaining the aircraft4 #efje4 ,recognizing ,,fema support ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency provides vital support to communities and disaster survivors in the aftermath of major disasters1 including housing assistance for individuals and families displaced from their homes4 7#b7 ,the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency should be encouraged to study the idea integrating collapsible shelters for appropriate non-congregate sheltering needs into the disaster preparedness stockpile4 ,,lvii ,financial ,services ,matters ,title ,,lvii--,financial ,services ,matters ,sec4 #egja4 ,united ,states policy on ,world ,bank ,group and ,asian ,development ,bank assistance to the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #egjb4 ,support for international initiatives to provide debt restructuring or relief to developing countries with unsustainable levels of debt4 ,sec4 #egjc4 ,ukraine debt payment relief4 ,sec4 #egjd4 ,isolate ,russian ,government ,officials ,act of #bjbb4 ,sec4 #egje4 ,fair hiring in banking4 ,sec4 #egjf4 ,banking ,transparency for ,sanctioned ,persons ,act of #bjbb4 ,sec4 #egjg4 ,flexibility in addressing rural homelessness4 ,sec4 #egjh4 ,master account and services database4 #egja4 ,united ,states policy on ,world ,bank ,group and ,asian ,development ,bank assistance to the ,people's ,republic of ,china 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 #afcb4 ,united ,states policy on ,world ,bank ,group and ,asian ,development ,bank assistance to the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at each international financial institution of the ,world ,bank ,group and at the ,asian ,development ,bank to use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states at the respective institution to vote against the provision of any loan1 extension of financial assistance1 or technical assistance to the ,people's ,republic of ,china unless the ,secretary of the ,treasury has certified to the appropriate congressional committees that-- 7#a7 the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and any lender owned or controlled by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china have demonstrated a commitment-- 7,a7 to the rules and principles of the ,paris ,club1 or of other similar coordinated multilateral initiatives on debt relief and debt restructuring in which the ,united ,states participates1 including with respect to debt transparency and appropriate burden-sharing among all creditors2 7,b7 to the practice of presumptive public disclosure of the terms and conditions on which they extend credit to other governments 7without regard to the form of any such extension of credit72 7,c7 not to enforce any agreement terms that may impair their own or the borrowers' capacity fully to implement any commitment described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b72 and 7,d7 not to enter into any agreement containing terms that may impair their own or the borrowers' capacity fully to implement any commitment described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b72 or 7#b7 the loan or assistance is important to the national interest of the ,united ,states1 as described in a detailed explanation by the ,secretary to accompany the certification4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,world bank group ,the term ,world ,bank ,group means the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development1 the ,international ,development ,association1 the ,international ,finance ,corporation1 and the ,multilateral ,investment ,guarantee ,agency4 4 7b7 ,sunset ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 is repealed effective on the date that is #g years after the effective date of this section4 #egjb4 ,support for international initiatives to provide debt restructuring or relief to developing countries with unsustainable levels of debt 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,xvi of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbp et seq471 as amended by section #egja1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #afcc4 ,support for international initiatives to provide debt restructuring or relief to developing countries with unsustainable levels of debt 7a7 ,debt relief ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall-- 7#a7 engage with international financial institutions1 the ,g#bj1 and official and commercial creditors to advance support for prompt and effective implementation and improvement of the ,common ,framework for ,debt ,treatments beyond the ,,dssi 7in this section referred to as the ,common ,framework71 or any successor framework or similar coordinated international debt treatment process in which the ,united ,states participates through the establishment and publication of clear and accountable-- 7,a7 debt treatment benchmarks designed to achieve debt sustainability for each participating debtor2 7,b7 standards for appropriate burden-sharing among all creditors with material claims on each participating debtor1 without regard for their official1 private1 or hybrid status2 7,c7 robust debt disclosure by creditors1 including the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 and debtor countries1 including inter-creditor data-sharing and1 to the maximum extent practicable1 public disclosure of material terms and conditions of claims on participating debtors2 7,d7 expansion of ,common ,framework country eligibility to lower middle-income countries who otherwise meet the existing criteria2 7,e7 improvements to the ,common ,framework process with the aim of ensuring access to debt relief in a timely manner for those countries eligible and who request treatment2 and 7,f7 consistent enforcement and improvement of the policies of multilateral institutions relating to asset-based and revenue-based borrowing by participating debtors1 and coordinated standards on restructuring collateralized debt2 7#b7 engage with international financial institutions and official and commercial creditors to advance support1 as the ,secretary finds appropriate1 for debt restructuring or debt relief for each participating debtor1 including1 on a case-by- case basis1 a debt standstill1 if requested by the debtor country through the ,common ,framework process from the time of conclusion of a staff-level agreement with the ,international ,monetary ,fund1 and until the conclusion of a memorandum of understanding with its creditor committee pursuant to the ,common ,framework1 or any successor framework or similar coordinated international debt treatment process in which the ,united ,states participates2 and 7#c7 instruct the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at the ,international ,monetary ,fund and the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at the ,world ,bank to use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states to advance the efforts described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7b7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs and ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,financial ,services and ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes-- 7#a7 any actions that have been taken1 in coordination with international financial institutions1 by official creditors1 including the government of1 and state-owned enterprises in1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 and relevant commercial creditor groups to advance debt restructuring or relief for countries with unsustainable debt that have sought restructuring or relief under the ,common ,framework1 any successor framework or mechanism1 or under any other coordinated international arrangement for sovereign debt restructuring in which the ,united ,states participates2 7#b7 any implementation challenges that hinder the ability of the ,common ,framework to provide timely debt restructuring for any country with unsustainable debt that seeks debt restructuring or debt payment relief1 including any refusal of a creditor to participate in appropriate burden-sharing1 including failure to share 7or publish1 as appropriate7 all material information needed to assess debt sustainability2 and 7#c7 recommendations on how to address any challenges identified in paragraph 7#b74 4 7b7 ,sunset ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 is repealed effective on the date that is #e years after the effective date of this section4 #egjc4 ,ukraine debt payment relief 7a7 ,suspension of ,multilateral ,debt ,payments of ,ukraine 7#a7 ,united states position in the international financial institutions ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at each international financial institution 7as defined in section #agja7;c77#b7 of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act7 to use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states to advocate that the respective institution immediately provide appropriate debt service relief to ,ukraine4 7#b7 ,official bilateral and commercial debt service payment relief ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 working in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall commence immediate efforts with other governments and commercial creditor groups1 through the ,paris ,club of ,official ,creditors and other bilateral and multilateral frameworks1 both formal and informal1 to pursue comprehensive debt payment relief for ,ukraine4 7#c7 ,multilateral financial support for ukraine ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall direct the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at each international financial institution 7as defined in section #agja7;c77#b7 of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act7 to use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states to support1 to the extent practicable1 the provision of concessional financial assistance for ,ukraine4 7#d7 ,multilateral financial support for refugees ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall direct the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at each international financial institution 7as defined in section #agja7;c77#b7 of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act7 to use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states to seek to provide economic support for refugees from ,ukraine1 including refugees of ,african and ,asian descent1 and for countries receiving refugees from ,ukraine that are eligible for assistance from the multilateral development banks4 7b7 ,report to the ,congress ,not later than ,december #ca of each year1 the ,president shall-- 7#a7 submit to the ,committees on ,financial ,services1 on ,appropriations1 and on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,foreign ,relations and on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 a report on the activities undertaken under this section2 and 7#b7 make public a copy of the report4 7c7 ,waiver and termination 7#a7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive the application of this section if the ,president determines that a waiver is in the national interest of the ,united ,states and reports to the ,congress an explanation of the reasons therefor4 7#b7 ,termination ,this section shall have no force or effect on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date that is #g years after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7,b7 the date that is #cj days after the date on which the ,president reports to ,congress that the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has ceased its destabilizing activities with respect to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of ,ukraine4 #egjd4 ,isolate ,russian ,government ,officials ,act of #bjbb 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to seek to exclude government officials of the ,russian ,federation1 to the maximum extent practicable1 from participation in meetings1 proceedings1 and other activities of the following organizations3 7#a7 ,group of #bj4 7#b7 ,bank for ,international ,settlements4 7#c7 ,basel ,committee for ,banking ,standards4 7#d7 ,financial ,stability ,board4 7#e7 ,international ,association of ,insurance ,supervisors4 7#f7 ,international ,organization of ,securities ,commissions4 7b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 and the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission1 as the case may be1 shall take all necessary steps to advance the policy set forth in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,termination ,this section shall have no force or effect on the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7#b7 the date that is #cj days after the date on which the ,president reports to ,congress that the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has ceased its destabilizing activities with respect to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of ,ukraine4 7d7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive the application of this section if the ,president reports to the ,congress that the waiver is in the national interest of the ,united ,states and includes an explanation of the reasons therefor4 #egje4 ,fair hiring in banking 7a7 ,federal deposit insurance act ,section #ai of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbi7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,certain older offenses 7,a7 ,in general ,with respect to an individual1 subsection 7a7 shall not apply to an offense if-- 7i7 it has been #g years or more since the offense occurred2 or 7ii7 the individual was incarcerated with respect to the offense and it has been #e years or more since the individual was released from incarceration4 7,b7 ,offenses committed by individuals #ba or younger ,for individuals who committed an offense when they were #ba years of age or younger1 subsection 7a7 shall not apply to the offense if it has been more than #cj months since the sentencing occurred4 7,c7 ,limitation ,this paragraph shall not apply to an offense described under subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,expungement and sealing ,with respect to an individual1 subsection 7a7 shall not apply to an offense if-- 7,a7 there is an order of expungement1 sealing1 or dismissal that has been issued in regard to the conviction in connection with such offense2 and 7,b7 it is intended by the language in the order itself1 or in the legislative provisions under which the order was issued1 that the conviction shall be destroyed or sealed from the individual's ,state1 ,tribal1 or ,federal record1 even if exceptions allow the record to be considered for certain character and fitness evaluation purposes4 7#c7 ,de minimis exemption 7,a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to such de minimis offenses as the ,corporation determines1 by rule4 7,b7 ,confinement criteria ,in issuing rules under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,corporation shall include a requirement that the offense was punishable by a term of three years or less confined in a correctional facility1 where such confinement-- 7i7 is calculated based on the time an individual spent incarcerated as a punishment or a sanction1 not as pretrial detention2 and 7ii7 does not include probation or parole where an individual was restricted to a particular jurisdiction or was required to report occasionally to an individual or a specific location4 7,c7 ,bad check criteria ,in setting the criteria for de minimis offenses under subparagraph 7,a71 if the ,corporation establishes criteria with respect to insufficient funds checks1 the ,corporation shall require that the aggregate total face value of all insufficient funds checks across all convictions or program entries related to insufficient funds checks is #b1jjj or less4 7,d7 ,designated lesser offenses ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to certain lesser offenses 7including the use of a fake ,,id1 shoplifting1 trespass1 fare evasion1 driving with an expired license or tag1 and such other low-risk offenses as the ,corporation may designate7 if #a year or more has passed since the applicable conviction or program entry4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,consent applications 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall accept consent applications from an individual and from an insured depository institution or depository institution holding company on behalf of an individual that are filed separately or contemporaneously with a regional office of the ,corporation4 7#b7 ,sponsored applications filed with regional offices ,consent applications filed at a regional office of the ,corporation by an insured depository institution or depository institution holding company on behalf of an individual-- 7,a7 shall be reviewed by such office2 7,b7 may be approved or denied by such office1 if such authority has been delegated to such office by the ,corporation2 and 7,c7 may only be denied by such office if the general counsel of the ,corporation 7or a designee7 certifies that the denial is consistent with this section4 7#c7 ,individual applications filed with regional offices ,consent applications filed at a regional office by an individual-- 7,a7 shall be reviewed by such office2 and 7,b7 may be approved or denied by such office1 if such authority has been delegated to such office by the ,corporation1 except with respect to-- 7i7 cases involving an offense described under subsection 7a77#b72 and 7ii7 such other high-level security cases as may be designated by the ,corporation4 7#d7 ,national office review ,the national office of the ,corporation shall-- 7,a7 review any consent application with respect to which a regional office is not authorized to approve or deny the application2 and 7,b7 review any consent application that is denied by a regional office1 if the individual requests a review by the national office4 7#e7 ,forms and instructions 7,a7 ,availability ,the ,corporation shall make all forms and instructions related to consent applications available to the public1 including on the website of the ,corporation4 7,b7 ,contents ,the forms and instructions described under subparagraph 7,a7 shall provide a sample cover letter and a comprehensive list of items that may accompany the application1 including clear guidance on evidence that may support a finding of rehabilitation4 7#f7 ,consideration of criminal history 7,a7 ,regional office consideration ,in reviewing a consent application1 a regional office shall-- 7i7 primarily rely on the criminal history record of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation2 and 7ii7 provide such record to the applicant to review for accuracy4 7,b7 ,certified copies ,the ,corporation may not require an applicant to provide certified copies of criminal history records unless the ,corporation determines that there is a clear and compelling justification to require additional information to verify the accuracy of the criminal history record of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 7#g7 ,consideration of rehabilitation ,consistent with title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e et seq471 the ,corporation shall-- 7,a7 conduct an individualized assessment when evaluating consent applications that takes into account evidence of rehabilitation1 the applicant's age at the time of the conviction or program entry1 the time that has elapsed since conviction or program entry1 and the relationship of individual's offense to the responsibilities of the applicable position2 7,b7 consider the individual's employment history1 letters of recommendation1 certificates documenting participation in substance abuse programs1 successful participating in job preparation and educational programs1 and other relevant mitigating evidence2 and 7,c7 consider any additional information the ,corporation determines necessary for safety and soundness4 7#h7 ,scope of employment ,with respect to an approved consent application filed by an insured depository institution or depository institution holding company on behalf of an individual1 if the ,corporation determines it appropriate1 such approved consent application shall allow the individual to work for the same employer 7without restrictions on the location7 and across positions1 except that the prior consent of the ,corporation 7which may require a new application7 shall be required for any proposed significant changes in the individual's security-related duties or responsibilities1 such as promotion to an officer or other positions that the employer determines will require higher security screening credentials4 7#i7 ,coordination with the ,,ncua ,in carrying out this section1 the ,corporation shall consult and coordinate with the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration as needed to promote consistent implementation where appropriate4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,consent application ,the term consent application means an application filed with ,corporation by an individual 7or by an insured depository institution or depository institution holding company on behalf of an individual7 seeking the written consent of the ,corporation under subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,criminal offense involving dishonesty ,the term criminal offense involving dishonesty-- 7,a7 means an offense under which an individual1 directly or indirectly-- 7i7 cheats or defrauds2 or 7ii7 wrongfully takes property belonging to another in violation of a criminal statute2 7,b7 includes an offense that ,federal1 ,state1 or local law defines as dishonest1 or for which dishonesty is an element of the offense2 and 7,c7 does not include-- 7i7 a misdemeanor criminal offense committed more than one year before the date on which an individual files a consent application1 excluding any period of incarceration2 or 7ii7 an offense involving the possession of controlled substances4 7#c7 ,pretrial diversion or similar program ,the term pretrial diversion or similar program means a program characterized by a suspension or eventual dismissal or reversal of charges or criminal prosecution upon agreement by the accused to restitution1 drug or alcohol rehabilitation1 anger management1 or community service4 4 7b7 ,federal ,credit ,union ,act ,section #bje7;d7 of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aghe7;d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,certain older offenses 7i7 ,in general ,with respect to an individual1 paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to an offense if-- 7,i7 it has been #g years or more since the offense occurred2 or 7,,ii7 the individual was incarcerated with respect to the offense and it has been #e years or more since the individual was released from incarceration4 7ii7 ,offenses committed by individuals #ba or younger ,for individuals who committed an offense when they were #ba years of age or younger1 paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to the offense if it has been more than #cj months since the sentencing occurred4 7iii7 ,limitation ,this subparagraph shall not apply to an offense described under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7,b7 ,expungement and sealing ,with respect to an individual1 paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to an offense if-- 7i7 there is an order of expungement1 sealing1 or dismissal that has been issued in regard to the conviction in connection with such offense2 and 7ii7 it is intended by the language in the order itself1 or in the legislative provisions under which the order was issued1 that the conviction shall be destroyed or sealed from the individual's ,state1 ,tribal1 or ,federal record1 even if exceptions allow the record to be considered for certain character and fitness evaluation purposes4 7,c7 ,de minimis exemption 7i7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to such de minimis offenses as the ,board determines1 by rule4 7ii7 ,confinement criteria ,in issuing rules under clause 7i71 the ,board shall include a requirement that the offense was punishable by a term of three years or less confined in a correctional facility1 where such confinement-- 7,i7 is calculated based on the time an individual spent incarcerated as a punishment or a sanction1 not as pretrial detention2 and 7,,ii7 does not include probation or parole where an individual was restricted to a particular jurisdiction or was required to report occasionally to an individual or a specific location4 7iii7 ,bad check criteria ,in setting the criteria for de minimis offenses under clause 7i71 if the ,board establishes criteria with respect to insufficient funds checks1 the ,board shall require that the aggregate total face value of all insufficient funds checks across all convictions or program entries related to insufficient funds checks is #b1jjj or less4 7iv7 ,designated lesser offenses ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to certain lesser offenses 7including the use of a fake ,,id1 shoplifting1 trespass1 fare evasion1 driving with an expired license or tag1 and such other low-risk offenses as the ,board may designate7 if #a year or more has passed since the applicable conviction or program entry4 7#e7 ,consent applications 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall accept consent applications from an individual and from an insured credit union on behalf of an individual that are filed separately or contemporaneously with a regional office of the ,board4 7,b7 ,sponsored applications filed with regional offices ,consent applications filed at a regional office of the ,board by an insured credit union on behalf of an individual-- 7i7 shall be reviewed by such office2 7ii7 may be approved or denied by such office1 if such authority has been delegated to such office by the ,board2 and 7iii7 may only be denied by such office if the general counsel of the ,board 7or a designee7 certifies that the denial is consistent with this section4 7,c7 ,individual applications filed with regional offices ,consent applications filed at a regional office by an individual-- 7i7 shall be reviewed by such office2 and 7ii7 may be approved or denied by such office1 if such authority has been delegated to such office by the ,board1 except with respect to-- 7,i7 cases involving an offense described under paragraph 7#a77;,b72 and 7,,ii7 such other high-level security cases as may be designated by the ,board4 7,d7 ,national office review ,the national office of the ,board shall-- 7i7 review any consent application with respect to which a regional office is not authorized to approve or deny the application2 and 7ii7 review any consent application that is denied by a regional office1 if the individual requests a review by the national office4 7,e7 ,forms and instructions 7i7 ,availability ,the ,board shall make all forms and instructions related to consent applications available to the public1 including on the website of the ,board4 7ii7 ,contents ,the forms and instructions described under clause 7i7 shall provide a sample cover letter and a comprehensive list of items that may accompany the application1 including clear guidance on evidence that may support a finding of rehabilitation4 7,f7 ,consideration of criminal history 7i7 ,regional office consideration ,in reviewing a consent application1 a regional office shall-- 7,i7 primarily rely on the criminal history record of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation2 and 7,,ii7 provide such record to the applicant to review for accuracy4 7ii7 ,certified copies ,the ,board may not require an applicant to provide certified copies of criminal history records unless the ,board determines that there is a clear and compelling justification to require additional information to verify the accuracy of the criminal history record of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 7,g7 ,consideration of rehabilitation ,consistent with title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e et seq471 the ,board shall-- 7i7 conduct an individualized assessment when evaluating consent applications that takes into account evidence of rehabilitation1 the applicant's age at the time of the conviction or program entry1 the time that has elapsed since conviction or program entry1 and the relationship of individual's offense to the responsibilities of the applicable position2 7ii7 consider the individual's employment history1 letters of recommendation1 certificates documenting participation in substance abuse programs1 successful participating in job preparation and educational programs1 and other relevant mitigating evidence2 and 7iii7 consider any additional information the ,board determines necessary for safety and soundness4 7,h7 ,scope of employment ,with respect to an approved consent application filed by an insured credit union on behalf of an individual1 if the ,board determines it appropriate1 such approved consent application shall allow the individual to work for the same employer 7without restrictions on the location7 and across positions1 except that the prior consent of the ,board 7which may require a new application7 shall be required for any proposed significant changes in the individual's security-related duties or responsibilities1 such as promotion to an officer or other positions that the employer determines will require higher security screening credentials4 7,i7 ,coordination with ,,fdic ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,board shall consult and coordinate with the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation as needed to promote consistent implementation where appropriate4 7#f7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,consent application ,the term consent application means an application filed with ,board by an individual 7or by an insured credit union on behalf of an individual7 seeking the written consent of the ,board under paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7,b7 ,criminal offense involving dishonesty ,the term criminal offense involving dishonesty-- 7i7 means an offense under which an individual1 directly or indirectly-- 7,i7 cheats or defrauds2 or 7,,ii7 wrongfully takes property belonging to another in violation of a criminal statute2 7ii7 includes an offense that ,federal1 ,state1 or local law defines as dishonest1 or for which dishonesty is an element of the offense2 and 7iii7 does not include-- 7,i7 a misdemeanor criminal offense committed more than one year before the date on which an individual files a consent application1 excluding any period of incarceration2 or 7,,ii7 an offense involving the possession of controlled substances4 7,c7 ,pretrial diversion or similar program ,the term pretrial diversion or similar program means a program characterized by a suspension or eventual dismissal or reversal of charges or criminal prosecution upon agreement by the accused to restitution1 drug or alcohol rehabilitation1 anger management1 or community service4 4 7c7 ,review and report to congress ,not later than the end of the #b-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation and the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration shall-- 7#a7 review the rules issued to carry out this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act on-- 7,a7 the application of section #ai of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbi7 and section #bje7;d7 of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aghe7;d772 7,b7 the number of applications for consent applications under such sections2 and 7,c7 the rates of approval and denial for consent applications under such sections2 7#b7 make the results of the review required under paragraph 7#a7 available to the public2 and 7#c7 issue a report to ,congress containing any legislative or regulatory recommendations for expanding employment opportunities for those with a previous minor criminal offense4 #egjf4 ,banking ,transparency for ,sanctioned ,persons ,act of #bjbb 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue a report to the ,committees on ,financial ,services and ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs and ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate that includes a list of specific licenses issued by the ,secretary in the preceding #cfe days that authorizes a ,u4,s4 financial institution 7as defined under section #efa4cji of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 to provide financial services to any of the following3 7#a7 ,the government of a state sponsor of terrorism4 7#b7 ,a person sanctioned pursuant to any of the following3 7,a7 ,section #djd of the ,russia and ,moldova ,jackson-,vanik ,repeal and ,sergei ,magnitsky ,rule of ,law ,accountability ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bjh74 7,b7 ,subtitle ,f of title ,,xii of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh1 the ,global ,magnitsky ,human ,rights ,accountability ,act74 7,c7 ,executive ,order ,no4 #achah4 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 7a7 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 #fj days after submission of the report4 7c7 ,business confidential information 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall1 in the report under subsection 7a7 and any submissions under subsection 7b71 identify any proprietary information submitted by any private sector representative and mark such information as business confidential information4 7#b7 ,treatment as trade secrets ,business confidential information described under paragraph 7#a7 shall be considered to be a matter falling within the meaning of trade secrets and commercial or financial information exemption under section #eeb7;b77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and shall be exempt from disclosure under such section #eeb of such title without the express approval of the private party4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,for the purpose of carrying out the activities authorized under this section1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of the ,treasury #a1jjj1jjj4 7e7 ,sunset ,the section shall cease to have any force or effect after the end of the #e-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,form of report and submissions ,a report or submission required under this section shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7g7 ,appropriate ,member of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate ,member of ,congress has the meaning given that term under section #gacb7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj4 #egjg4 ,flexibility in addressing rural homelessness ,subsection 7a7 of section #dbc of subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aachc7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 ,projects in rural areas that consist of one or more of the following activities3 7,a7 ,payment of short-term emergency lodging1 including in motels or shelters1 directly or through vouchers4 7,b7 ,repairs to units-- 7i7 in which homeless individuals and families will be housed2 or 7ii7 which are currently not fit for human habitation4 7,c7 ,staff training1 professional development1 skill development1 and staff retention activities4 4 #egjh4 ,master account and services database ,the ,federal ,reserve ,act is amended by inserting after section #aa;,b 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bdh;b et seq47 the following3 #aa;,c4 ,master account and services database 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,access request ,the term access request means a request to a ,federal reserve bank for access to a reserve bank master account and services1 including any written documentation or formal indication that an entity intends to seek access to a reserve bank master account and services4 7#b7 ,official accountholder ,the term official accountholder means-- 7,a7 a foreign state1 as defined in section #be;,b2 7,b7 a central bank1 as defined in section #be;,b1 other than a commercial bank2 7,c7 a public international organization entitled to enjoy privileges1 exemptions1 and immunities as an international organization under the ,international ,organizations ,immunities ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhh et seq472 and 7,d7 any governmental entity for which the ,secretary of the ,treasury has directed a ,federal reserve bank to receive deposits as fiscal agent of the ,united ,states under section #ae4 7#c7 ,reserve bank master account and services ,the term reserve bank master account and services means an account in which a ,federal reserve bank-- 7,a7 receives deposits for an entity other than an official accountholder2 or 7,b7 provides any service under section #aa;,a7b7 to an entity other than an official accountholder4 7b7 ,publishing master account and access information 7#a7 ,online database ,the ,board shall create and maintain a public1 online1 and searchable database that contains-- 7,a7 a list of every entity that currently has access to a reserve bank master account and services1 including the date on which the access was granted to the extent the date is knowable2 7,b7 a list of every entity that submits an access request for a reserve bank master account and services after enactment of this section 7or that has submitted an access request that is pending on the date of enactment of this section71 including whether1 and the dates on which1 a request-- 7i7 was submitted2 and 7ii7 was approved1 rejected1 pending1 or withdrawn2 and 7,c7 for each list described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 the type of entity that holds or submitted an access request for a reserve bank master account and services1 including whether such entity is-- 7i7 an insured depository institution1 as defined in section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac72 7ii7 an insured credit union1 as defined in section #aja of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ageb72 or 7iii7 a depository institution that is not an insured depository institution or an insured credit union4 7#b7 ,updates ,not less frequently than once every quarter1 the ,board shall update the database to add any new information required under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,deadline ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,board shall publish the database with the information required under paragraph 7#a74 4 ,,lviii ,financial ,data ,transparency ,sec4 #ehja4 ,short title4 ,subtitle ,a--,data standards for covered agencies2 ,department of the ,treasury rulemaking ,sec4 #ehaa4 ,data standards4 ,sec4 #ehab4 ,open data publication by the ,department of the ,treasury4 ,sec4 #ehac4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,subtitle ,b--,securities and ,exchange ,commission ,sec4 #ehba4 ,data standards requirements for the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission4 ,sec4 #ehbb4 ,open data publication by the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission4 ,sec4 #ehbc4 ,data transparency relating to municipal securities4 ,sec4 #ehbd4 ,data transparency at national securities associations4 ,sec4 #ehbe4 ,shorter-term burden reduction and disclosure simplification at the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission2 sunset4 ,sec4 #ehbf4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,subtitle ,c--,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation ,sec4 #ehca4 ,data standards requirements for the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation4 ,sec4 #ehcb4 ,open data publication by the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation4 ,sec4 #ehcc4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #ehcd4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,subtitle ,d--,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency ,sec4 #ehda4 ,data standards and open data publication requirements for the ,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency4 ,sec4 #ehdb4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #ehdc4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,subtitle ,e--,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection ,sec4 #ehea4 ,data standards and open data publication requirements for the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection4 ,sec4 #eheb4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #ehec4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,subtitle ,f--,federal ,reserve ,system ,sec4 #ehfa4 ,data standards requirements for the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system4 ,sec4 #ehfb4 ,open data publication by the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system4 ,sec4 #ehfc4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #ehfd4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,subtitle ,g--,national ,credit ,union ,administration ,sec4 #ehga4 ,data standards4 ,sec4 #ehgb4 ,open data publication by the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration4 ,sec4 #ehgc4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #ehgd4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,subtitle ,h--,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency ,sec4 #ehha4 ,data standards requirements for the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency4 ,sec4 #ehhb4 ,open data publication by the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency4 ,sec4 #ehhc4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #ehhd4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,subtitle ,i--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #ehia4 ,rules of construction4 ,sec4 #ehib4 ,classified and protected information4 ,sec4 #ehic4 ,report4 #ehja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,financial ,data ,transparency ,act of #bjbb4 ,a ,data standards for covered agencies2 ,department of the ,treasury rulemaking #ehaa4 ,data standards 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ecba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abd4 ,data standards 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term covered agencies means-- 7,a7 the ,department of the ,treasury2 7,b7 the ,board of ,governors2 7,c7 the ,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency2 7,d7 the ,bureau2 7,e7 the ,commission2 7,f7 the ,corporation2 7,g7 the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency2 7,h7 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration ,board2 and 7,i7 any other primary financial regulatory agency designated by the ,secretary2 7#b7 the terms data asset1 machine-readable1 metadata1 and open license have the meanings given the terms in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#c7 the term data standard means a standard that specifies rules by which data is described and recorded4 7b7 ,rules 7#a7 ,proposed rules ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the heads of the covered agencies shall jointly issue proposed rules for public comment that establish data standards for-- 7,a7 the collections of information reported to each covered agency by financial entities under the jurisdiction of the covered agency2 and 7,b7 the data collected from covered agencies on behalf of the ,council4 7#b7 ,final rules ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the heads of the covered agencies shall jointly promulgate final rules that establish the data standards described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,data standards 7#a7 ,common identifiers2 quality ,the data standards established in the final rules promulgated under subsection 7b77#b7 shall-- 7,a7 include common identifiers for collections of information reported to covered agencies or collected on behalf of the ,council1 which shall include a common nonproprietary legal entity identifier that is available under an open license for all entities required to report to covered agencies2 and 7,b7 to the extent practicable-- 7i7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable2 7ii7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the semantic meaning of the data1 as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7iii7 ensure that a data element or data asset that exists to satisfy an underlying regulatory information collection requirement be consistently identified as such in associated machine-readable metadata2 7iv7 be nonproprietary or made available under an open license2 7v7 incorporate standards developed and maintained by voluntary consensus standards bodies2 and 7vi7 use1 be consistent with1 and implement applicable accounting and reporting principles4 7#b7 ,consultation2 interoperability ,in establishing data standards in the final rules promulgated under subsection 7b77#b71 the heads of the covered agencies shall-- 7,a7 consult with other ,federal departments and agencies and multi-agency initiatives responsible for ,federal data standards2 and 7,b7 seek to promote interoperability of financial regulatory data across members of the ,council4 7d7 ,effective date ,the data standards established in the final rules promulgated under subsection 7b77#b7 shall take effect not later than #b years after the date on which those final rules are promulgated under that subsection4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents under section #a7;b7 of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #abc the following3 ,sec4 #abd4 ,data standards4 4 #ehab4 ,open data publication by the ,department of the ,treasury 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ecba et seq471 as amended by section #ehaa7;a71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #abe4 ,open data publication ,all public data assets published by the ,secretary under this subtitle shall be-- 7#a7 made available as an open ,government data asset 7as defined in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#b7 freely available for download2 7#c7 rendered in a human-readable format2 and 7#d7 accessible via application programming interface where appropriate4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents under section #a7;b7 of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act1 as amended by section #ehaa7;b71 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #abd the following3 ,sec4 #abe4 ,open data publication4 4 7c7 ,rulemaking 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue rules to carry out the amendments made by this section1 which shall take effect not later than #b years after the date on which final rules are promulgated under section #abd7;b77#b7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 as added by section #ehaa7;a7 of this title4 7#b7 ,delegation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury may delegate the functions required under the amendments made by this subtitle to an appropriate office within the ,department of the ,treasury4 #ehac4 ,no new disclosure requirements ,nothing in this subtitle1 or the amendments made by this subtitle1 shall be construed to require the ,secretary of the ,treasury to collect or make publicly available additional information under the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ecaa et seq471 beyond information that was collected or made publicly available under that ,act1 as of the day before the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,b ,securities and ,exchange ,commission #ehba4 ,data standards requirements for the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission 7a7 ,data standards for investment advisers' reports under the ,investment ,advisers ,act of #aidj ,section #bjd of the ,investment ,advisers ,act of #aidj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hj;b-#d7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating the second subsection 7d7 7relating to ,records of ,persons ,with ,custody of ,use7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,data standards for reports filed under this section 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,commission shall1 by rule1 adopt data standards for all reports filed by investment advisers with the ,commission under this section4 7#b7 ,consistency ,the data standards required under paragraph 7#a7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #abd4 4 7b7 ,data standards for registration statements and reports under the ,investment ,company ,act of #aidj ,the ,investment ,company ,act of #aidj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hj;a-#a et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #h 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hj;a-#h71 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,data standards for registration statements 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,commission shall1 by rule1 adopt data standards for all registration statements required to be filed with the ,commission under this section1 except that the ,commission may exempt exhibits1 signatures1 and certifications from those data standards4 7#b7 ,consistency ,the data standards required under paragraph 7#a7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #abd4 2 and 7#b7 in section #cj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hj;a-#bi71 by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,data standards for reports 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,commission shall1 by rule1 adopt data standards for all reports required to be filed with the ,commission under this section1 except that the ,commission may exempt exhibits1 signatures1 and certifications from those data standards4 7#b7 ,consistency ,the data standards required under paragraph 7#a7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #abd4 4 7c7 ,data standards for information required ,to be submitted or published by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations ,section #ae;,e of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gho-#g7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7w7 ,data standards for information required ,to be submitted or published under this section 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,commission shall1 by rule1 adopt data standards for all collections of information required to be submitted or published by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization under this section4 7#b7 ,consistency ,the data standards required under paragraph 7#a7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #abd4 4 7d7 ,data standards for asset-,backed securities disclosures ,section #g7;c7 of the ,securities ,act of #aicc 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gg;g7c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,data standards for asset-backed securities disclosures 7,a7 ,requirement ,the ,commission shall1 by rule1 adopt data standards for all disclosures required under this subsection4 7,b7 ,consistency ,the data standards required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #abd4 4 7e7 ,data standards for corporate disclosures under the ,securities ,act of #aicc ,title ,i of the ,securities ,act of #aicc 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gg;a et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bi4 ,data standards 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,commission shall1 by rule1 adopt data standards for all registration statements1 and for all prospectuses included in registration statements1 required to be filed with the ,commission under this title1 except that the ,commission may exempt exhibits1 signatures1 and certifications from those data standards4 7b7 ,consistency ,the data standards required under subsection 7a7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #abd4 4 7f7 ,data standards for periodic and current corporate disclosures under the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd ,section #ac of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghm7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7s7 ,data standards 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,commission shall1 by rule1 adopt data standards for all collections of information with respect to periodic and current reports required to be filed or furnished under this section or under section #ae7;d71 except that the ,commission may exempt exhibits1 signatures1 and certifications from those data standards4 7#b7 ,consistency ,the data standards required under paragraph 7#a7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #abd4 4 7g7 ,data standards for corporate proxy and consent solicitation materials under the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd ,section #ad of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghn7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,data standards for proxy and consent solicitation materials 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,commission shall1 by rule1 adopt data standards for all information contained in any proxy or consent solicitation material prepared by an issuer for an annual meeting of the shareholders of the issuer1 except that the ,commission may exempt exhibits1 signatures1 and certifications from those data standards4 7#b7 ,consistency ,the data standards required under paragraph 7#a7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #abd4 4 7h7 ,data standards for security-based swap reporting ,the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;a et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #da4 ,data standards for security-based swap reporting 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,commission shall1 by rule1 adopt data standards for all reports related to security-based swaps that are required under this ,act4 7b7 ,consistency ,the data standards required under subsection 7a7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #abd4 4 7i7 ,rulemaking 7#a7 ,in general ,the rules that the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission are required to issue under the amendments made by this section shall take effect not later than #b years after the date on which final rules are promulgated under section #abd7;b77#b7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 as added by section #ehaa7;a7 of this title4 7#b7 ,scaling of regulatory requirements2 minimizing disruption ,in issuing the rules required under the amendments made by this section1 as described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission-- 7,a7 may scale data reporting requirements in order to reduce any unjustified burden on emerging growth companies1 lending institutions1 accelerated filers1 smaller reporting companies1 and other smaller issuers1 as determined by any study required under section #ehbe7;b71 while still providing searchable information to investors2 and 7,b7 shall seek to minimize disruptive changes to the persons affected by those rules4 #ehbb4 ,open data publication by the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission ,section #d of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;d7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,open data publication ,all public data assets published by the ,commission under the securities laws and the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #aaa-bjc2 #abd ,stat4 #acgf7 shall be-- 7#a7 made available as an open ,government data asset 7as defined in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#b7 freely available for download2 7#c7 rendered in a human-readable format2 and 7#d7 accessible via application programming interface where appropriate4 4 #ehbc4 ,data transparency relating to municipal securities 7a7 ,in general ,section #ae;,b7b7 of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gho-#d7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 7,a7 ,the ,commission shall adopt data standards for information submitted to the ,board4 7,b7 ,any data standards adopted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #abd4 7,c7 ,the ,commission shall consult market participants in establishing data standards under subparagraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,nothing in this paragraph may be construed to affect the operation of paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7d74 4 7b7 ,rulemaking 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date on which final rules are promulgated under section #abd7;b77#b7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 as added by section #ehaa7;a7 of this title1 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission shall issue rules to adopt the data standards required under paragraph 7#h7 of section #ae;,b7b7 of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gho-#d7;b771 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section4 7#b7 ,scaling of regulatory requirements2 minimizing disruption ,in issuing the rules described in paragraph 7#a7 that adopt the data standards described in that paragraph1 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission-- 7,a7 may scale those data standards in order to reduce any unjustified burden on smaller regulated entities2 and 7,b7 shall seek to minimize disruptive changes to the persons affected by those rules4 #ehbd4 ,data transparency at national securities associations 7a7 ,in general ,section #ae;,a of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gho-#c7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7n7 ,data standards 7#a7 ,requirement ,a national securities association registered pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall adopt data standards for all information that is regularly filed with or submitted to the association4 7#b7 ,consistency ,the data standards required under paragraph 7#a7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #abd4 4 7b7 ,rulemaking 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date on which final rules are promulgated under section #abd7;b77#b7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 as added by section #ehaa7;a7 of this title1 each national securities association registered pursuant to section #ae;,a7a7 of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gho-#c7;a77 shall issue rules to adopt the standards required under subsection 7n7 of section #ae;,a of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gho-#c71 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section4 7#b7 ,scaling of regulatory requirements2 minimizing disruption ,in issuing the rules required under paragraph 7#a71 a national securities association described in that paragraph-- 7,a7 may scale data reporting requirements in order to reduce any unjustified burden on smaller regulated entities2 and 7,b7 shall seek to minimize disruptive changes to the persons affected by those standards4 #ehbe4 ,shorter-term burden reduction and disclosure simplification at the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission2 sunset 7a7 ,better enforcement of the quality of corporate financial data submitted to the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission 7#a7 ,data quality improvement program 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission shall establish a program to improve the quality of corporate financial data filed or furnished by issuers under the ,securities ,act of #aicc 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gg;a et seq471 the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;a et seq471 and the ,investment ,company ,act of #aidj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hj;a-#a et seq474 7,b7 ,contents ,the program established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,the designation of an official in the ,office of the ,chairman of the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission responsible for the improvement of the quality of data filed with or furnished to the ,commission by issuers4 7ii7 ,the issuance by the ,division of ,corporation ,finance of the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission of comment letters requiring correction of errors in data filings and submissions1 where necessary4 7#b7 ,goals ,in establishing the program required under this subsection1 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission shall seek to-- 7,a7 improve the quality of data filed with or furnished to the ,commission to a commercially acceptable level2 and 7,b7 make data filed with or furnished to the ,commission useful to investors4 7b7 ,report on the use of machine-,readable data for corporate disclosures 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and once every #ahj days thereafter1 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission shall submit to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the public and internal use of machine-readable data for corporate disclosures4 7#b7 ,content ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an identification of which corporate disclosures required under section #g of the ,securities ,act of #aicc 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gg;g71 section #ac of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghm71 and section #ad of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghn7 are expressed as machine-readable data and which are not2 7,b7 an analysis of the costs and benefits of the use of machine-readable data in corporate disclosure to investors1 markets1 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission1 and issuers2 7,c7 a summary of enforcement actions that result from the use or analysis of machine-readable data collected under the provisions of law described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,d7 an analysis of how the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission uses the machine-readable data collected by the ,commission4 7c7 ,sunset ,beginning on the date that is #g years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 this section shall have no force or effect4 #ehbf4 ,no new disclosure requirements ,nothing in this subtitle1 or the amendments made by this subtitle1 shall be construed to require the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission1 the ,municipal ,securities ,rulemaking ,board1 or any national securities association to collect or make publicly available additional information under the provisions of law amended by this subtitle 7or under any provision of law referenced in an amendment made by this subtitle71 beyond information that was collected or made publicly available under any such provision1 as of the day before the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,c ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation #ehca4 ,data standards requirements for the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation ,the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eb4 ,data standards 7a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term financial company has the meaning given the term in section #bja7;a7 of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #echa7;a774 7b7 ,requirement ,the ,corporation shall1 by rule1 adopt data standards for all collections of information with respect to information received by the ,corporation from any depository institution or financial company under this ,act or under title ,,ii of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #echa et seq474 7c7 ,consistency ,the data standards required under subsection 7b7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #abd4 4 #ehcb4 ,open data publication by the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation ,the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaa et seq471 as amended by section #ehca1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ec4 ,open data publication ,all public data assets published by the ,corporation under this ,act or under the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #aaa-bjc2 #abd ,stat4 #acgf7 shall be-- 7#a7 made available as an open ,government data asset 7as defined in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#b7 freely available for download2 7#c7 rendered in a human-readable format2 and 7#d7 accessible via application programming interface where appropriate4 4 #ehcc4 ,rulemaking 7a7 ,in general ,the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation shall issue rules to carry out the amendments made by this subtitle1 which shall take effect not later than #b years after the date on which final rules are promulgated under section #abd7;b77#b7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 as added by section #ehaa7;a7 of this title4 7b7 ,scaling of regulatory requirements2 minimizing disruption ,in issuing the rules required under subsection 7a71 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation-- 7#a7 may scale data reporting requirements in order to reduce any unjustified burden on smaller regulated entities2 and 7#b7 shall seek to minimize disruptive changes to the persons affected by those regulations4 #ehcd4 ,no new disclosure requirements ,nothing in this title1 or the amendments made by this title1 shall be construed to require the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation to collect or make publicly available additional information under the ,acts amended by this title 7or under any provision of law referenced in an amendment made by this title71 beyond information that was collected or made publicly available under any such provision1 as of the day before the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,d ,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency #ehda4 ,data standards and open data publication requirements for the ,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency ,the ,revised ,statutes of the ,united ,states is amended by inserting after section #ccb 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ad7 the following3 #ccc4 ,data standards2 ,open data publication 7a7 ,data standards 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,comptroller of the ,currency shall1 by rule1 adopt data standards for all collections of information that are regularly filed with or submitted to the ,comptroller of the ,currency by any entity with respect to which the ,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency is the appropriate ,federal banking agency 7as defined in section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac774 7#b7 ,consistency ,the data standards required under paragraph 7#a7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #abd4 7b7 ,open data publication ,all public data assets published by the ,comptroller of the ,currency under title ,,lxii or the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #aaa-bjc2 #abd ,stat4 #acgf7 shall be-- 7#a7 made available as an open ,government data asset 7as defined in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#b7 freely available for download2 7#c7 rendered in a human-readable format2 and 7#d7 accessible via application programming interface where appropriate4 4 #ehdb4 ,rulemaking 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller of the ,currency shall issue rules to carry out the amendments made by section #ehda1 which shall take effect not later than #b years after the date on which final rules are promulgated under section #abd7;b77#b7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 as added by section #ehaa7;a7 of this title4 7b7 ,scaling of regulatory requirements2 minimizing disruption ,in issuing the rules required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller of the ,currency-- 7#a7 may scale data reporting requirements in order to reduce any unjustified burden on smaller regulated entities2 and 7#b7 shall seek to minimize disruptive changes to the persons affected by those regulations4 #ehdc4 ,no new disclosure requirements ,nothing in this subtitle1 or the amendments made by this subtitle1 shall be construed to require the ,comptroller of the ,currency to collect or make publicly available additional information under the ,revised ,statutes of the ,united ,states 7or under any other provision of law referenced in an amendment made by this subtitle71 beyond information that was collected or made publicly available under any such provision of law1 as of the day before the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,e ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection #ehea4 ,data standards and open data publication requirements for the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of the ,consumer ,financial ,protection ,act of #bjaj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #edia et seq47 is amended by-- 7#a7 redesignating section #ajah 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #edia note7 as section #ajbj2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #ajag 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #edig7 the following3 #ajah4 ,data standards 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,bureau shall1 by rule1 adopt data standards for all collections of information that are regularly filed with or submitted to the ,bureau4 7b7 ,consistency ,the data standards required under subsection 7a7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #abd4 #ajai4 ,open data publication ,all public data assets published by the ,bureau shall be-- 7#a7 made available as an open ,government data asset 7as defined in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#b7 freely available for download2 7#c7 rendered in a human-readable format2 and 7#d7 accessible via application programming interface where appropriate4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents under section #a7;b7 of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act is amended by striking the item relating to section #ajah and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #ajah4 ,data standards4 ,sec4 #ajai4 ,open data publication4 ,sec4 #ajbj4 ,effective date4 4 #eheb4 ,rulemaking 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection shall issue rules to carry out the amendments made by section #ehea1 which shall take effect not later than #b years after the date on which final rules are promulgated under section #abd7;b77#b7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 as added by section #ehaa7;a7 of this title4 7b7 ,scaling of regulatory requirements2 minimizing disruption ,in issuing the rules required under subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection-- 7#a7 may scale data reporting requirements in order to reduce any unjustified burden on smaller regulated entities2 and 7#b7 shall seek to minimize disruptive changes to the persons affected by those regulations4 #ehec4 ,no new disclosure requirements ,nothing in this subtitle1 or the amendments made by this subtitle1 shall be construed to require the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection to collect or make publicly available additional information under the ,consumer ,financial ,protection ,act of #bjaj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #edha et seq471 beyond information that was collected or made publicly available under that ,act1 as of the day before the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,f ,federal ,reserve ,system #ehfa4 ,data standards requirements for the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system 7a7 ,data standards for information filed or submitted by nonbank financial companies ,section #afa7;a7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ecfa7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,data standards for reports under this subsection 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board of ,governors shall adopt data standards for all information that1 through a collection of information1 is regularly filed with or submitted to the ,board of ,governors under this subsection by any nonbank financial company supervised by the ,board of ,governors or any subsidiary thereof4 7,b7 ,consistency ,the data standards required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of section #abd4 4 7b7 ,data standards for information filed or submitted by savings and loan holding companies ,section #aj of the ,home ,owners' ,loan ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfg;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7u7 ,data standards 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,board shall adopt data standards for all information that1 through a collection of information1 is regularly filed with or submitted to the ,board by any savings and loan holding company1 or subsidiary of a savings and loan holding company1 other than a depository institution1 under this section4 7#b7 ,consistency ,the data standards required under paragraph 7#a7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #abd4 4 7c7 ,data standards for information filed or submitted by bank holding companies ,section #e of the ,bank ,holding ,company ,act of #aief 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahdd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,data standards 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,board shall adopt data standards for all information that1 through a collection of information1 is regularly filed with or submitted to the ,board by any bank holding company in a report under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,consistency ,the data standards required under paragraph 7#a7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #abd4 4 7d7 ,data standards for information submitted by financial market utilities or institutions under the ,payment1 ,clearing1 and ,settlement ,supervision ,act of #bjaj ,section #hji of the ,payment1 ,clearing1 and ,settlement ,supervision ,act of #bjaj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #edfh7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,data standards 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,board of ,governors shall adopt data standards for all information that1 through a collection of information1 is regularly filed with or submitted to the ,board or the ,council by any financial market utility or financial institution under subsection 7a7 or 7b74 7#b7 ,consistency ,the data standards required under paragraph 7#a7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #abd4 4 #ehfb4 ,open data publication by the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system ,the ,federal ,reserve ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbf et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cb4 ,open data publication by the ,board of ,governors ,all public data assets published by the ,board of ,governors under this ,act1 the ,bank ,holding ,company ,act of #aief 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahda et seq471 the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ecaa et seq471 the ,home ,owners' ,loan ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfa et seq471 the ,payment1 ,clearing1 and ,settlement ,supervision ,act of #bjaj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #edfa et seq471 or the ,enhancing ,financial ,institution ,safety and ,soundness ,act of #bjaj 7title ,,iii of ,public ,law #aaa-bjc7 7or any provision of law amended by that ,act7 shall be-- 7#a7 made available as an open ,government data asset 7as defined in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#b7 freely available for download2 7#c7 rendered in a human-readable format2 and 7#d7 accessible via application programming interface where appropriate4 4 #ehfc4 ,rulemaking 7a7 ,in general ,the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system shall issue rules to carry out the amendments made by this subtitle1 which shall take effect not later than #b years after the date on which final rules are promulgated under section #abd7;b77#b7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 as added by section #ehaa7;a7 of this title4 7b7 ,scaling of regulatory requirements2 minimizing disruption ,in issuing the rules required under subsection 7a71 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system-- 7#a7 may scale data reporting requirements in order to reduce any unjustified burden on smaller regulated entities2 and 7#b7 shall seek to minimize disruptive changes to the persons affected by those regulations4 #ehfd4 ,no new disclosure requirements ,nothing in this subtitle1 or the amendments made by this subtitle1 shall be construed to require the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system to collect or make publicly available additional information under any ,act amended by this subtitle1 any ,act referenced in an amendment made by this subtitle1 or any ,act amended by an ,act referenced in an amendment made by this subtitle1 beyond information that was collected or made publicly available under any such provision of law1 as of the day before the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,g ,national ,credit ,union ,administration #ehga4 ,data standards ,title ,i of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ageb et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #acb4 ,data standards 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,board shall1 by rule1 adopt data standards for all collections of information and reports regularly filed with or submitted to the ,administration under this ,act4 7b7 ,consistency ,the data standards required under subsection 7a7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #abd4 4 #ehgb4 ,open data publication by the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration ,title ,i of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ageb et seq471 as amended by section #egja1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #acc4 ,open data publication ,all public data assets published by the ,administration under this title shall be-- 7#a7 made available as an open ,government data asset 7as defined in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#b7 freely available for download2 7#c7 rendered in a human-readable format2 and 7#d7 accessible via application programming interface where appropriate4 4 #ehgc4 ,rulemaking 7a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration ,board shall issue rules to carry out the amendments made by this subtitle1 which shall take effect not later than #b years after the date on which final rules are promulgated under section #abd7;b77#b7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 as added by section #ehaa7;a7 of this title4 7b7 ,scaling of regulatory requirements2 minimizing disruption ,in issuing the rules required under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration ,board-- 7#a7 may scale data reporting requirements in order to reduce any unjustified burden on smaller regulated entities2 and 7#b7 shall seek to minimize disruptive changes to the persons affected by those regulations4 #ehgd4 ,no new disclosure requirements ,nothing in this subtitle1 or the amendments made by this subtitle1 shall be construed to require the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration ,board to collect or make publicly available additional information under the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq471 beyond information that was collected or made publicly available under that ,act1 as of the day before the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,h ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency #ehha4 ,data standards requirements for the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency ,part #a of subtitle ,a of the ,federal ,housing ,enterprises ,financial ,safety and ,soundness ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #deaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #acai;,h4 ,data standards 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,agency shall1 by rule1 adopt data standards for all collections of information that are regularly filed with or submitted to the ,agency4 7b7 ,consistency ,the data standards required under subsection 7a7 shall incorporate1 and ensure compatibility with 7to the extent feasible71 all applicable data standards established in the rules promulgated under section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 including1 to the extent practicable1 by having the characteristics described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 of such section #abd4 4 #ehhb4 ,open data publication by the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency ,part #a of subtitle ,a of the ,federal ,housing ,enterprises ,financial ,safety and ,soundness ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #deaa et seq471 as amended by section #ehja1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #acai;,i4 ,open data publication ,all public data assets published by the ,agency shall be-- 7#a7 made available as an open ,government data asset 7as defined in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#b7 freely available for download2 7#c7 rendered in a human-readable format2 and 7#d7 accessible via application programming interface where appropriate4 4 #ehhc4 ,rulemaking 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency shall issue rules to carry out the amendments made by this subtitle1 which shall take effect not later than #b years after the date on which final rules are promulgated under section #abd7;b77#b7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 as added by section #ehaa7;a7 of this title4 7b7 ,minimizing disruption ,in issuing the regulations required under subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency shall seek to minimize disruptive changes to the persons affected by those rules4 #ehhd4 ,no new disclosure requirements ,nothing in this subtitle1 or the amendments made by this subtitle1 shall be construed to require the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency to collect or make publicly available additional information under the ,federal ,housing ,enterprises ,financial ,safety and ,soundness ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq471 beyond information that was collected or made publicly available under that ,act1 as of the day before the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,i ,miscellaneous #ehia4 ,rules of construction 7a7 ,no effect on intellectual property ,nothing in this title1 or the amendments made by this title1 may be construed to alter the legal protections1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 of copyrighted material or other intellectual property rights of any non-,federal person4 7b7 ,no effect on monetary policy ,nothing in this title1 or the amendments made by this title1 may be construed to apply to activities conducted1 or data standards used1 in connection with monetary policy proposed or implemented by the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system or the ,federal ,open ,market ,committee4 7c7 ,preservation of agency authority ,to tailor requirements ,nothing in this title1 or the amendments made by this title1 may be construed to prohibit the head of a covered agency1 as defined in section #abd7;a7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 as added by section #ehaa7;a7 of this title1 from tailoring those standards when those standards are adopted under this title and the amendments made by this title4 #ehib4 ,classified and protected information 7a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title1 or the amendments made by this title1 shall require the disclosure to the public of-- 7#a7 information that would be exempt from disclosure under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,freedom of ,information ,act72 or 7#b7 information protected under-- 7,a7 section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,privacy ,act of #aigd72 7,b7 section #fajc of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 or 7,c7 any law administered1 or regulation promulgated1 by the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network of the ,department of the ,treasury4 7b7 ,existing agency regulations ,nothing in this title1 or the amendments made by this title1 shall be construed to require the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration ,board1 the ,director of the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency1 or the head of any other primary financial regulatory agency 7as defined in section #b of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja77 designated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury to amend regulations and procedures1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 regarding the sharing and disclosure of nonpublic information1 including confidential supervisory information4 7c7 ,data privacy and personally identifiable information ,nothing in this title1 or the amendments made by this title1 shall be construed to require the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration ,board1 the ,director of the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency1 or the head of any other primary financial regulatory agency 7as defined in section #b of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja77 designated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury to disclose to the public any information that can be used to distinguish or trace the identity of an individual1 either alone or when combined with other personal or identifying information that is linked or linkable to a specific individual4 #ehic4 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on the feasibility1 costs1 and potential benefits of building upon the taxonomy established by this title1 and the amendments made by this title1 to arrive at a ,federal ,governmentwide regulatory compliance standardization mechanism similar to ,standard ,business ,reporting4 ,,lix ,other ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,judiciary ,matters ,sec4 #eija4 ,extension of admission to ,guam or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands for certain nonimmigrant ,h-#b;,b workers4 ,sec4 #eijb4 ,eligibility of ,portuguese traders and investors for ,e-#a and ,e-#b nonimmigrant visas4 ,sec4 #eijc4 ,incentives for ,states to create sexual assault survivors' bill of rights4 ,sec4 #eijd4 ,extending the statute of limitations for certain money laundering offenses4 ,subtitle ,b--,science1 ,space1 and ,technology ,matters ,sec4 #eiaa4 ,financial assistance for construction of test beds and specialized facilities4 ,sec4 #eiab4 ,reports on arctic research1 budget1 and spending4 ,sec4 #eiac4 ,national research and development strategy for distributed ledger technology4 ,sec4 #eiad4 ,technical corrections4 ,subtitle ,c--,fed,ramp ,authorization ,act ,sec4 #eiba4 ,fed,r,a,m,p ,authorization ,act4 ,subtitle ,d--,judicial ,security and ,privacy ,sec4 #eica4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #eicb4 ,findings and purpose4 ,sec4 #eicc4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #eicd4 ,protecting covered information in public records4 ,sec4 #eice4 ,training and education4 ,sec4 #eicf4 ,vulnerability management capability4 ,sec4 #eicg4 ,rules of construction4 ,sec4 #eich4 ,severability4 ,sec4 #eici4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters ,sec4 #eida4 ,secretary of ,agriculture report on improving supply chain shortfalls and infrastructure needs at wholesale produce markets4 ,sec4 #eidb4 ,extension of deadline for transfer of parcels of land in ,new ,mexico4 ,sec4 #eidc4 ,ending global wildlife poaching and trafficking4 ,sec4 #eidd4 ,cost-sharing requirements applicable to certain ,bureau of ,reclamation dams and dikes4 ,sec4 #eide4 ,transfer of ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration property in ,norfolk1 ,virginia4 ,sec4 #eidf4 ,other matters4 ,sec4 #eidg4 ,enhancing transparency on international agreements and non-binding instruments4 ,a ,judiciary ,matters #eija4 ,extension of admission to ,guam or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands for certain nonimmigrant ,h-#b;,b workers ,section #f7;b77#a77;,b7 of the ,joint ,resolution entitled ,a ,joint ,resolution to approve the ,covenant to ,establish a ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands in ,political ,union with the ,united ,states of ,america1 and for other purposes1 approved ,march #bd1 #aigf 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjf7;b77#a77;,b771 is amended1 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 #eijb4 ,eligibility of ,portuguese traders and investors for ,e-#a and ,e-#b nonimmigrant visas 7a7 ,nonimmigrant traders and investors ,for purposes of clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of section #aja7;a77#ae77;,e7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ae77;,e771 ,portugal shall be considered to be a foreign state described in such section if the ,government of ,portugal provides similar nonimmigrant status to nationals of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,modification of eligibility criteria for ,e visas ,section #aja7;a77#ae77;,e7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ae77;,e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7or1 in the case of an alien who acquired the relevant nationality through a financial investment and who has not previously been granted status under this subparagraph1 the foreign state of which the alien is a national and in which the alien has been domiciled for a continuous period of not less than #c years at any point before applying for a nonimmigrant visa under this subparagraph7 before 1 and the spouse2 and 7,b7 by striking him and inserting such alien2 and 7#b7 by striking he each place such term appears and inserting the alien4 #eijc4 ,incentives for ,states to create sexual assault survivors' bill of rights 7a7 ,incentives for states to create sexual assault survivors' bill of rights 7#a7 ,definition of covered formula grant ,in this subsection1 the term covered formula grant means a grant under part ,t of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdda et seq47 7commonly referred to as the ,,stop ,violence ,against ,women ,formula ,grant ,program74 7#b7 ,grant increase ,the ,attorney ,general shall increase the amount of the covered formula grant provided to a ,state in accordance with this subsection if the ,state has in effect a law that provides to sexual assault survivors the rights1 at a minimum1 under section #cggb of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,application ,a ,state seeking an increase to a covered formula grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,attorney ,general at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,attorney ,general may reasonably require1 including information about the law described in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,period of increase ,the ,attorney ,general may not provide an increase in the amount of the covered formula grant provided to a ,state under this subsection more than #d times4 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to carry out this subsection4 7b7 ,reauthorization of the missing americans alert program ,section #bdjjja7;d7 of the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abfba7;d77 is amended by striking #bjah through #bjbb and inserting #bjbc through #bjbg4 #eijd4 ,extending the statute of limitations for certain money laundering offenses 7a7 ,in general ,section #aief of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,seven-year limitation ,notwithstanding section #cbhb1 no person shall be prosecuted1 tried1 or punished for a violation of this section or section #aieg if the specified unlawful activity constituting the violation is the activity defined in subsection 7c77#g77;,b7 of this section1 unless the indictment is found or the information is instituted not later than #g years after the date on which the offense was committed4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to-- 7#a7 conduct that occurred before the date of enactment of this ,act for which the applicable statute of limitations has not expired2 and 7#b7 conduct that occurred on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,b ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology ,matters #eiaa4 ,financial assistance for construction of test beds and specialized facilities ,section #cd of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 through 7l7 as subsections 7g7 through 7m71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,authority to award financial assistance for construction of test beds and specialized facilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may1 acting through the ,director1 award financial assistance for the construction of test beds and specialized facilities by ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes established or supported under subsection 7e7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to carry out the purposes of the ,program4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall exercise authority under paragraph 7#a7 in a manner and with requirements consistent with paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#h7 of subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall establish preferences in selection criteria for proposals for financial assistance under this subsection from ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes that integrate as active members one or more covered entities as described in section #ajbfb of the ,research and ,development1 ,competition1 and ,innovation ,act 7,public ,law #aag-afg74 4 #eiab4 ,reports on arctic research1 budget1 and spending 7a7 ,crosscut report on arctic research programs 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 shall submit a detailed report to ,congress regarding all existing ,federal programs relating to ,arctic research and research-related activities1 including observation1 modeling1 monitoring1 and prediction1 and research infrastructure4 ,the report shall include-- 7,a7 the goals of each such program2 7,b7 the funding levels for each such program for each of the #e immediately preceding fiscal years2 7,c7 the anticipated funding levels for each such program for each of the #e following fiscal years2 and 7,d7 the total funding appropriated for the current fiscal year for such programs4 7#b7 ,distribution ,not later than #cj days after submitting the report to ,congress pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall make a report available on a public website4 7b7 ,annual agency budget and spending report 7#a7 ,annual agency budgets ,each agency represented on the ,interagency ,arctic ,research ,policy ,committee shall each include in their agency's annual budget request to ,congress a description of their agency's projected ,arctic research activities and associated budget for the fiscal year covered by the budget request4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,beginning with fiscal year #bjbe and annually thereafter until fiscal year #bjcd1 not later than #fj days after the ,president's budget request for such fiscal year is submitted to ,congress1 the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall submit an annual report to ,congress summarizing each agency's budget request related to ,arctic research activities per the information submitted in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 #eiac4 ,national research and development strategy for distributed ledger technology 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,director ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 7#b7 ,distributed ledger ,the term distributed ledger means a ledger that-- 7,a7 is shared across a set of distributed nodes1 which are devices or processes1 that participate in a network and store a complete or partial replica of the ledger2 7,b7 is synchronized between the nodes2 7,c7 has data appended to it by following the ledger's specified consensus mechanism2 7,d7 may be accessible to anyone 7public7 or restricted to a subset of participants 7private72 and 7,e7 may require participants to have authorization to perform certain actions 7engaging7 or require no authorization 7permissionless74 7#c7 ,distributed ledger technology ,the term distributed ledger technology means technology that enables the operation and use of distributed ledgers4 7#d7 ,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#e7 ,relevant congressional committees ,the term relevant congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#f7 ,smart contract ,the term smart contract means a computer program stored in a distributed ledger system that is executed when certain predefined conditions are satisfied and wherein the outcome of any execution of the program may be recorded on the distributed ledger4 7b7 ,national distributed ledger technology research and development strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director1 or a designee of the ,director1 shall1 in coordination with the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council1 and the heads of such other relevant ,federal agencies and entities as the ,director considers appropriate1 which may include the ,national ,academies1 and in consultation with such nongovernmental entities as the ,director considers appropriate1 develop a national strategy for the research and development of distributed ledger technologies and their applications1 including applications of public and permissionless distributed ledgers4 ,in developing the national strategy1 the ,director shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,current efforts and coordination by ,federal agencies to invest in the research and development of distributed ledger technologies and their applications1 including through programs like the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research program1 the ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer program1 and the ,national ,science ,foundation's ,innovation ,corps programs4 7,b7 7i7 ,the potential benefits and risks of applications of distributed ledger technologies across different industry sectors1 including their potential to-- 7,i7 lower transactions costs and facilitate new types of commercial transactions2 7,,ii7 protect privacy and increase individuals' data sovereignty2 7,,iii7 reduce friction to the interoperability of digital systems2 7,,iv7 increase the accessibility1 auditability1 security1 efficiency1 and transparency of digital services2 7,v7 increase market competition in the provision of digital services2 7,,vi7 enable dynamic contracting and contract execution through smart contracts2 7,,vii7 enable participants to collaborate in trustless and disintermediated environments2 7,,viii7 enable the operations and governance of distributed organizations2 7,,ix7 create new ownership models for digital items2 and 7,x7 increase participation of populations historically underrepresented in the technology1 business1 and financial sectors4 7ii7 ,in consideration of the potential risks of applications of distributed ledger technologies under clause 7i71 the ,director shall take into account1 where applicable-- 7,i7 additional risks that may emerge from distributed ledger technologies1 as identified in reports submitted to the ,president pursuant to ,executive ,order #adjfg1 that may be addressed by research and development2 7,,ii7 software vulnerabilities in distributed ledger technologies and smart contracts2 7,,iii7 limited consumer literacy on engaging with applications of distributed ledger technologies in a secure way2 7,,iv7 the use of distributed ledger technologies in illicit finance and their use in combating illicit finance2 7,v7 manipulative1 deceptive1 and fraudulent practices that harm consumers engaging with applications of distributed ledger technologies2 7,,vi7 the implications of different consensus mechanisms for digital ledgers and governance and accountability mechanisms for applications of distributed ledger technologies1 which may include decentralized networks2 7,,vii7 foreign activities in the development and deployment of distributed ledger technologies and their associated tools and infrastructure2 and 7,,viii7 environmental1 sustainability1 and economic impacts of the computational resources required for distributed ledger technologies4 7,c7 ,potential uses for distributed ledger technologies that could improve the operations and delivery of services by ,federal agencies1 taking into account the potential of digital ledger technologies to-- 7i7 improve the efficiency and effectiveness of privacy-preserving data sharing among ,federal agencies and with ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal governments2 7ii7 promote government transparency by improving data sharing with the public2 7iii7 introduce or mitigate risks that may threaten individuals' rights or broad access to ,federal services2 7iv7 automate and modernize processes for assessing and ensuring regulatory compliance2 and 7v7 facilitate broad access to financial services for underserved and underbanked populations4 7,d7 ,ways to support public and private sector dialogue on areas of research that could enhance the efficiency1 scalability1 interoperability1 security1 and privacy of applications using distributed ledger technologies4 7,e7 ,the need for increased coordination of the public and private sectors on the development of voluntary standards in order to promote research and development1 including standards regarding security1 smart contracts1 cryptographic protocols1 virtual routing and forwarding1 interoperability1 zero-knowledge proofs1 and privacy1 for distributed ledger technologies and their applications4 7,f7 ,applications of distributed ledger technologies that could positively benefit society but that receive relatively little private sector investment4 7,g7 ,the ,united ,states position in global leadership and competitiveness across research1 development1 and deployment of distributed ledger technologies4 7#b7 ,consultation 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the ,director's duties under this subsection1 the ,director shall consult with the following3 7i7 ,private industry4 7ii7 ,institutions of higher education1 including minority-serving institutions4 7iii7 ,nonprofit organizations1 including foundations dedicated to supporting distributed ledger technologies and their applications4 7iv7 ,state governments4 7v7 ,such other persons as the ,director considers appropriate4 7,b7 ,representation ,the ,director shall ensure consultations with the following3 7i7 ,rural and urban stakeholders from across the ,nation4 7ii7 ,small1 medium1 and large businesses4 7iii7 ,subject matter experts representing multiple industrial sectors4 7iv7 ,a demographically diverse set of stakeholders4 7#c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,director shall1 for purposes of avoiding duplication of activities1 consult1 cooperate1 and coordinate with the programs and policies of other relevant ,federal agencies1 including the interagency process outlined in section #c of ,executive ,order #adjfg 7#hg ,fed4 ,reg4 #adadc2 relating ensuring responsible development of digital assets74 7#d7 ,national strategy ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to the relevant congressional committees and the ,president a national strategy that includes the following3 7,a7 ,priorities for the research and development of distributed ledger technologies and their applications4 7,b7 ,plans to support public and private sector investment and partnerships in research and technology development for societally beneficial applications of distributed ledger technologies4 7,c7 ,plans to mitigate the risks of distributed ledger technologies and their applications4 7,d7 ,an identification of additional resources1 administrative action1 or legislative action recommended to assist with the implementation of such strategy4 7#e7 ,research and development funding ,the ,director shall1 as the ,director considers necessary1 consult with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget and with the heads of such other elements of the ,executive ,office of the ,president as the ,director considers appropriate1 to ensure that the recommendations and priorities with respect to research and development funding1 as expressed in the national strategy developed under this subsection1 are incorporated in the development of annual budget requests for ,federal research agencies4 7c7 ,distributed ledger technology research 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall make awards1 on a competitive basis1 to institutions of higher education1 including minority-serving institutions1 or nonprofit organizations 7or consortia of such institutions or organizations7 to support research1 including interdisciplinary research1 on distributed ledger technologies1 their applications1 and other issues that impact or are caused by distributed ledger technologies1 which may include research on-- 7,a7 the implications on trust1 transparency1 privacy1 accessibility1 accountability1 and energy consumption of different consensus mechanisms and hardware choices1 and approaches for addressing these implications2 7,b7 approaches for improving the security1 privacy1 resiliency1 interoperability1 performance1 and scalability of distributed ledger technologies and their applications1 which may include decentralized networks2 7,c7 approaches for identifying and addressing vulnerabilities and improving the performance and expressive power of smart contracts2 7,d7 the implications of quantum computing on applications of distributed ledger technologies1 including long-term protection of sensitive information 7such as medical or digital property71 and techniques to address them2 7,e7 game theory1 mechanism design1 and economics underpinning and facilitating the operations and governance of decentralized networks enabled by distributed ledger technologies2 7,f7 the social behaviors of participants in decentralized networks enabled by distributed ledger technologies2 7,g7 human-centric design approaches to make distributed ledger technologies and their applications more usable and accessible2 7,h7 use cases for distributed ledger technologies across various industry sectors and government1 including applications pertaining to-- 7i7 digital identity1 including trusted identity and identity management2 7ii7 digital property rights2 7iii7 delivery of public services2 7iv7 supply chain transparency2 7v7 medical information management2 7vi7 inclusive financial services2 7vii7 community governance2 7viii7 charitable giving2 7ix7 public goods funding2 7x7 digital credentials2 7xi7 regulatory compliance2 7xii7 infrastructure resilience1 including against natural disasters2 and 7xiii7 peer-to-peer transactions2 and 7,i7 the social1 behavioral1 and economic implications associated with the growth of applications of distributed ledger technologies1 including decentralization in business1 financial1 and economic systems4 7#b7 ,accelerating innovation ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall consider continuing to support startups that are in need of funding1 would develop in and contribute to the economy of the ,united ,states1 leverage distributed ledger technologies1 have the potential to positively benefit society1 and have the potential for commercial viability1 through programs like the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research program1 the ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer program1 and1 as appropriate1 other programs that promote broad and diverse participation4 7#c7 ,consideration of national distributed ledger technology research and development strategy ,in making awards under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall take into account the national strategy1 as described in subsection 7b77#d74 7#d7 ,fundamental research ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall consider continuing to make awards supporting fundamental research in areas related to distributed ledger technologies and their applications1 such as applied cryptography and distributed systems4 7d7 ,distributed ledger technology applied research project 7#a7 ,applied research project ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 may carry out an applied research project to study and demonstrate the potential benefits and unique capabilities of distributed ledger technologies4 7#b7 ,activities ,in carrying out the applied research project1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall-- 7,a7 identify potential applications of distributed ledger technologies1 including those that could benefit activities at the ,department of ,commerce or at other ,federal agencies1 considering applications that could-- 7i7 improve the privacy and interoperability of digital identity and access management solutions2 7ii7 increase the integrity and transparency of supply chains through the secure and limited sharing of relevant supplier information2 7iii7 facilitate broader participation in distributed ledger technologies of populations historically underrepresented in technology1 business1 and financial sectors2 or 7iv7 be of benefit to the public or private sectors1 as determined by the ,director in consultation with relevant stakeholders2 7,b7 solicit and provide the opportunity for public comment relevant to potential projects2 7,c7 consider1 in the selection of a project1 whether the project addresses a pressing need not already addressed by another organization or ,federal agency2 7,d7 establish plans to mitigate potential risks1 including those outlined in subsection 7b77#a77;,b77ii71 if applicable1 of potential projects2 7,e7 produce an example solution leveraging distributed ledger technologies for #a of the applications identified in subparagraph 7,a72 7,f7 hold a competitive process to select private sector partners1 if they are engaged1 to support the implementation of the example solution2 7,g7 consider hosting the project at the ,national ,cybersecurity ,center of ,excellence2 and 7,h7 ensure that cybersecurity best practices consistent with the ,cybersecurity ,frame work of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology are demonstrated in the project4 7#c7 ,briefings to congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall offer a briefing to the relevant congressional committees on the progress and current findings from the project under this subsection4 7#d7 ,public report ,not later than #ab months after the completion of the project under this subsection1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall make public a report on the results and findings from the project4 #eiad4 ,technical corrections ,the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ieb7;a77#b77;,a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbgb7;a77#b77;,a771 by striking shall evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of the establishment of and inserting shall evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of establishing and1 if feasible1 is authorized to establish2 and 7#b7 in section #ied7;a77#e7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbgd7;a77#e771 by-- 7,a7 redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,f72 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 ,fuel services ,the ,research ,reactor ,infrastructure subprogram within the ,radiological ,facilities ,management program of the ,department1 as authorized by paragraph 7#f71 shall be expanded to provide fuel services to research reactors established by this paragraph4 4 ,c ,fed,ramp ,authorization ,act #eiba4 ,fed,r,a,m,p ,authorization ,act 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,authorization ,act4 7b7 ,amendment ,chapter #cf of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cfjg4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided under subsection 7b71 the definitions under sections #cejb and #ceeb apply to this section through section #cfaf4 7b7 ,additional definitions ,in this section through section #cfaf3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of ,general ,services4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means 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 ,authorization to operate2 ,federal information ,the terms authorization to operate and ,federal information have the meaning given those term in ,circular ,a-#acj of the ,office of ,management and ,budget entitled ,managing ,information as a ,strategic ,resource1 or any successor document4 7#d7 ,cloud computing ,the term cloud computing has the meaning given the term in ,special ,publication #hjj-ade of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 or any successor document4 7#e7 ,cloud service provider ,the term cloud service provider means an entity offering cloud computing products or services to agencies4 7#f7 ,fed,r,a,m,p ,the term ,fed,r,a,m,p means the ,federal ,risk and ,authorization ,management ,program established under section #cfjh4 7#g7 ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization ,the term ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization means a certification that a cloud computing product or service has-- 7,a7 completed a ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization process1 as determined by the ,administrator2 or 7,b7 received a ,fed,r,a,m,p provisional authorization to operate1 as determined by the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,board4 7#h7 ,fedramp authorization package ,the term ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization package means the essential information that can be used by an agency to determine whether to authorize the operation of an information system or the use of a designated set of common controls for all cloud computing products and services authorized by ,fed,r,a,m,p4 7#i7 ,fed,r,a,m,p ,board ,the term ,fed,r,a,m,p ,board means the board established under section #cfaj4 7#aj7 ,independent assessment service ,the term independent assessment service means a third-party organization accredited by the ,administrator to undertake conformity assessments of cloud service providers and the products or services of cloud service providers4 7#aa7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 #cfjh4 ,federal ,risk and ,authorization ,management ,program ,there is established within the ,general ,services ,administration the ,federal ,risk and ,authorization ,management ,program4 ,the ,administrator1 subject to section #cfad1 shall establish a ,government-wide program that provides a standardized1 reusable approach to security assessment and authorization for cloud computing products and services that process unclassified information used by agencies4 #cfji4 ,roles and responsibilities of the ,general ,services ,administration 7a7 ,roles and responsibilities ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 in consultation with the ,secretary1 develop1 coordinate1 and implement a process to support agency review1 reuse1 and standardization1 where appropriate1 of security assessments of cloud computing products and services1 including1 as appropriate1 oversight of continuous monitoring of cloud computing products and services1 pursuant to guidance issued by the ,director pursuant to section #cfad2 7#b7 establish processes and identify criteria consistent with guidance issued by the ,director under section #cfad to make a cloud computing product or service eligible for a ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization and validate whether a cloud computing product or service has a ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization2 7#c7 develop and publish templates1 best practices1 technical assistance1 and other materials to support the authorization of cloud computing products and services and increase the speed1 effectiveness1 and transparency of the authorization process1 consistent with standards and guidelines established by the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology and relevant statutes2 7#d7 establish and update guidance on the boundaries of ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization packages to enhance the security and protection of ,federal information and promote transparency for agencies and users as to which services are included in the scope of a ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization2 7#e7 grant ,fed,r,a,m,p authorizations to cloud computing products and services consistent with the guidance and direction of the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,board2 7#f7 establish and maintain a public comment process for proposed guidance and other ,fed,r,a,m,p directives that may have a direct impact on cloud service providers and agencies before the issuance of such guidance or other ,fed,r,a,m,p directives2 7#g7 coordinate with the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,board1 the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 and other entities identified by the ,administrator1 with the concurrence of the ,director and the ,secretary1 to establish and regularly update a framework for continuous monitoring under section #ceec2 7#h7 provide a secure mechanism for storing and sharing necessary data1 including ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization packages1 to enable better reuse of such packages across agencies1 including making available any information and data necessary for agencies to fulfill the requirements of section #cfac2 7#i7 provide regular updates to applicant cloud service providers on the status of any cloud computing product or service during an assessment process2 7#aj7 regularly review1 in consultation with the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,board-- 7,a7 the costs associated with the independent assessment services described in section #cfaa2 and 7,b7 the information relating to foreign interests submitted pursuant to section #cfab2 7#aa7 in coordination with the ,director1 the ,secretary1 and other stakeholders1 as appropriate1 determine the sufficiency of underlying requirements to identify and assess the provenance of the software in cloud services and products2 7#ab7 support the ,federal ,secure ,cloud ,advisory ,committee established pursuant to section #cfaf2 and 7#ac7 take such other actions as the ,administrator may determine necessary to carry out ,fed,r,a,m,p4 7b7 ,website 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall maintain a public website to serve as the authoritative repository for ,fed,r,a,m,p1 including the timely publication and updates for all relevant information1 guidance1 determinations1 and other materials required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,criteria and process for ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization priorities ,the ,administrator shall develop and make publicly available on the website described in paragraph 7#a7 the criteria and process for prioritizing and selecting cloud computing products and services that will receive a ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization1 in consultation with the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,board and the ,chief ,information ,officers ,council4 7c7 ,evaluation of automation procedures 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,secretary1 shall assess and evaluate available automation capabilities and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the issuance of ,fed,r,a,m,p authorizations1 including continuous monitoring of cloud computing products and services4 7#b7 ,means for automation ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and updated regularly thereafter1 the ,administrator shall establish a means for the automation of security assessments and reviews4 7d7 ,metrics for authorization ,the ,administrator shall establish annual metrics regarding the time and quality of the assessments necessary for completion of a ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization process in a manner that can be consistently tracked over time in conjunction with the periodic testing and evaluation process pursuant to section #ceed in a manner that minimizes the agency reporting burden4 #cfaj4 ,fed,r,a,m,p ,board 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,fed,r,a,m,p ,board to provide input and recommendations to the ,administrator regarding the requirements and guidelines for1 and the prioritization of1 security assessments of cloud computing products and services4 7b7 ,membership ,the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,board shall consist of not more than #g senior officials or experts from agencies appointed by the ,director1 in consultation with the ,administrator1 from each of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#c7 ,the ,general ,services ,administration4 7#d7 ,such other agencies as determined by the ,director1 in consultation with the ,administrator4 7c7 ,qualifications ,members of the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,board appointed under subsection 7b7 shall have technical expertise in domains relevant to ,fed,r,a,m,p1 such as-- 7#a7 cloud computing2 7#b7 cybersecurity2 7#c7 privacy2 7#d7 risk management2 and 7#e7 other competencies identified by the ,director to support the secure authorization of cloud services and products4 7d7 ,duties ,the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,board shall-- 7#a7 in consultation with the ,administrator1 serve as a resource for best practices to accelerate the process for obtaining a ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization2 7#b7 establish and regularly update requirements and guidelines for security authorizations of cloud computing products and services1 consistent with standards and guidelines established by the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 to be used in the determination of ,fed,r,a,m,p authorizations2 7#c7 monitor and oversee1 to the greatest extent practicable1 the processes and procedures by which agencies determine and validate requirements for a ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization1 including periodic review of the agency determinations described in section #cfac7;b72 7#d7 ensure consistency and transparency between agencies and cloud service providers in a manner that minimizes confusion and engenders trust2 and 7#e7 perform such other roles and responsibilities as the ,director may assign1 with concurrence from the ,administrator4 7e7 ,determinations of demand for cloud computing products and services ,the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,board may consult with the ,chief ,information ,officers ,council to establish a process1 which may be made available on the website maintained under section #cfji7;b71 for prioritizing and accepting the cloud computing products and services to be granted a ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization4 #cfaa4 ,independent assessment ,the ,administrator may determine whether ,fed,r,a,m,p may use an independent assessment service to analyze1 validate1 and attest to the quality and compliance of security assessment materials provided by cloud service providers during the course of a determination of whether to use a cloud computing product or service4 #cfab4 ,declaration of foreign interests 7a7 ,in general ,an independent assessment service that performs services described in section #cfaa shall annually submit to the ,administrator information relating to any foreign interest1 foreign influence1 or foreign control of the independent assessment service4 7b7 ,updates ,not later than #dh hours after there is a change in foreign ownership or control of an independent assessment service that performs services described in section #cfaa1 the independent assessment service shall submit to the ,administrator an update to the information submitted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,certification ,the ,administrator may require a representative of an independent assessment service to certify the accuracy and completeness of any information submitted under this section4 #cfac4 ,roles and responsibilities of agencies 7a7 ,in general ,in implementing the requirements of ,fed,r,a,m,p1 the head of each agency shall1 consistent with guidance issued by the ,director pursuant to section #cfad-- 7#a7 promote the use of cloud computing products and services that meet ,fed,r,a,m,p security requirements and other risk-based performance requirements as determined by the ,director1 in consultation with the ,secretary2 7#b7 confirm whether there is a ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization in the secure mechanism provided under section #cfji7;a77#h7 before beginning the process of granting a ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization for a cloud computing product or service2 7#c7 to the extent practicable1 for any cloud computing product or service the agency seeks to authorize that has received a ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization1 use the existing assessments of security controls and materials within any ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization package for that cloud computing product or service2 and 7#d7 provide to the ,director data and information required by the ,director pursuant to section #cfad to determine how agencies are meeting metrics established by the ,administrator4 7b7 ,attestation ,upon completing an assessment or authorization activity with respect to a particular cloud computing product or service1 if an agency determines that the information and data the agency has reviewed under paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 of subsection 7a7 is wholly or substantially deficient for the purposes of performing an authorization of the cloud computing product or service1 the head of the agency shall document as part of the resulting ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization package the reasons for this determination4 7c7 ,submission of authorizations to operate required ,upon issuance of an agency authorization to operate based on a ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization1 the head of the agency shall provide a copy of its authorization to operate letter and any supplementary information required pursuant to section #cfji7;a7 to the ,administrator4 7d7 ,submission of policies required ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,director issues guidance in accordance with section #cfad7a71 the head of each agency1 acting through the chief information officer of the agency1 shall submit to the ,director all agency policies relating to the authorization of cloud computing products and services4 7e7 ,presumption of adequacy 7#a7 ,in general ,the assessment of security controls and materials within the authorization package for a ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization shall be presumed adequate for use in an agency authorization to operate cloud computing products and services4 7#b7 ,information security requirements ,the presumption under paragraph 7#a7 does not modify or alter-- 7,a7 the responsibility of any agency to ensure compliance with subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ce for any cloud computing product or service used by the agency2 or 7,b7 the authority of the head of any agency to make a determination that there is a demonstrable need for additional security requirements beyond the security requirements included in a ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization for a particular control implementation4 #cfad4 ,roles and responsibilities of the ,office of ,management and ,budget ,the ,director shall-- 7#a7 in consultation with the ,administrator and the ,secretary1 issue guidance that-- 7,a7 specifies the categories or characteristics of cloud computing products and services that are within the scope of ,fed,r,a,m,p2 7,b7 includes requirements for agencies to obtain a ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization when operating a cloud computing product or service described in subparagraph 7,a7 as a ,federal information system2 and 7,c7 encompasses1 to the greatest extent practicable1 all necessary and appropriate cloud computing products and services2 7#b7 issue guidance describing additional responsibilities of ,fed,r,a,m,p and the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,board to accelerate the adoption of secure cloud computing products and services by the ,federal ,government2 7#c7 in consultation with the ,administrator1 establish a process to periodically review ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization packages to support the secure authorization and reuse of secure cloud products and services2 7#d7 oversee the effectiveness of ,fed,r,a,m,p and the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,board1 including the compliance by the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,board with the duties described in section #cfaj7;d72 and 7#e7 to the greatest extent practicable1 encourage and promote consistency of the assessment1 authorization1 adoption1 and use of secure cloud computing products and services within and across agencies4 #cfae4 ,reports to ,congress2 ,,gao report 7a7 ,reports to congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,director shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,during the preceding year1 the status1 efficiency1 and effectiveness of the ,general ,services ,administration under section #cfji and agencies under section #cfac and in supporting the speed1 effectiveness1 sharing1 reuse1 and security of authorizations to operate for secure cloud computing products and services4 7#b7 ,progress towards meeting the metrics required under section #cfji7;d74 7#c7 ,data on ,fed,r,a,m,p authorizations4 7#d7 ,the average length of time to issue ,fed,r,a,m,p authorizations4 7#e7 ,the number of ,fed,r,a,m,p authorizations submitted1 issued1 and denied for the preceding year4 7#f7 ,a review of progress made during the preceding year in advancing automation techniques to securely automate ,fed,r,a,m,p processes and to accelerate reporting under this section4 7#g7 ,the number and characteristics of authorized cloud computing products and services in use at each agency consistent with guidance provided by the ,director under section #cfad4 7#h7 ,a review of ,fed,r,a,m,p measures to ensure the security of data stored or processed by cloud service providers1 which may include-- 7,a7 geolocation restrictions for provided products or services2 7,b7 disclosures of foreign elements of supply chains of acquired products or services2 7,c7 continued disclosures of ownership of cloud service providers by foreign entities2 and 7,d7 encryption for data processed1 stored1 or transmitted by cloud service providers4 7b7 ,,gao report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall report to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of the following3 7#a7 ,the costs incurred by agencies and cloud service providers relating to the issuance of ,fed,r,a,m,p authorizations4 7#b7 ,the extent to which agencies have processes in place to continuously monitor the implementation of cloud computing products and services operating as ,federal information systems4 7#c7 ,how often and for which categories of products and services agencies use ,fed,r,a,m,p authorizations4 7#d7 ,the unique costs and potential burdens incurred by cloud computing companies that are small business concerns 7as defined in section #c7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7;a77 as a part of the ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization process4 #cfaf4 ,federal ,secure ,cloud ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment1 purposes1 and duties 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,federal ,secure ,cloud ,advisory ,committee 7referred to in this section as the ,committee7 to ensure effective and ongoing coordination of agency adoption1 use1 authorization1 monitoring1 acquisition1 and security of cloud computing products and services to enable agency mission and administrative priorities4 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,committee are the following3 7,a7 ,to examine the operations of ,fed,r,a,m,p and determine ways that authorization processes can continuously be improved1 including the following3 7i7 ,measures to increase agency reuse of ,fed,r,a,m,p authorizations4 7ii7 ,proposed actions that can be adopted to reduce the burden1 confusion1 and cost associated with ,fed,r,a,m,p authorizations for cloud service providers4 7iii7 ,measures to increase the number of ,fed,r,a,m,p authorizations for cloud computing products and services offered by small businesses concerns 7as defined by section #c7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7;a774 7iv7 ,proposed actions that can be adopted to reduce the burden and cost of ,fed,r,a,m,p authorizations for agencies4 7,b7 ,collect information and feedback on agency compliance with and implementation of ,fed,r,a,m,p requirements4 7,c7 ,serve as a forum that facilitates communication and collaboration among the ,fed,r,a,m,p stakeholder community4 7#c7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,committee include providing advice and recommendations to the ,administrator1 the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,board1 and agencies on technical1 financial1 programmatic1 and operational matters regarding secure adoption of cloud computing products and services4 7b7 ,members 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,committee shall be comprised of not more than #ae members who are qualified representatives from the public and private sectors1 appointed by the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,director1 as follows3 7,a7 ,the ,administrator or the ,administrator's designee1 who shall be the ,chair of the ,committee4 7,b7 ,at least #a representative each from the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency and the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7,c7 ,at least #b officials who serve as the ,chief ,information ,security ,officer within an agency1 who shall be required to maintain such a position throughout the duration of their service on the ,committee4 7,d7 ,at least #a official serving as ,chief ,procurement ,officer 7or equivalent7 in an agency1 who shall be required to maintain such a position throughout the duration of their service on the ,committee4 7,e7 ,at least #a individual representing an independent assessment service4 7,f7 ,at least #e representatives from unique businesses that primarily provide cloud computing services or products1 including at least #b representatives from a small business concern 7as defined by section #c7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7;a7774 7,g7 ,at least #b other representatives of the ,federal ,government as the ,administrator determines necessary to provide sufficient balance1 insights1 or expertise to the ,committee4 7#b7 ,deadline for appointment ,each member of the ,committee shall be appointed not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this section4 7#c7 ,period of appointment2 vacancies 7,a7 ,in general ,each non-,federal member of the ,committee shall be appointed for a term of #c years1 except that the initial terms for members may be staggered #a-1 #b-1 or #c-year terms to establish a rotation in which one-third of the members are selected each year4 ,any such member may be appointed for not more than #b consecutive terms4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy in the ,committee shall not affect its powers1 but shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made4 ,any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term4 ,a member may serve after the expiration of that member's term until a successor has taken office4 7c7 ,meetings and rules of procedures 7#a7 ,meetings ,the ,committee shall hold not fewer than #c meetings in a calendar year1 at such time and place as determined by the ,chair4 7#b7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,committee shall meet and begin the operations of the ,committee4 7#c7 ,rules of procedure ,the ,committee may establish rules for the conduct of the business of the ,committee if such rules are not inconsistent with this section or other applicable law4 7d7 ,employee status 7#a7 ,in general ,a member of the ,committee 7other than a member who is appointed to the ,committee in connection with another ,federal appointment7 shall not be considered an employee of the ,federal ,government by reason of any service as such a member1 except for the purposes of section #egjc of title #e1 relating to travel expenses4 7#b7 ,pay not permitted ,a member of the ,committee covered by paragraph 7#a7 may not receive pay by reason of service on the ,committee4 7e7 ,applicability to the federal advisory committee act ,section #ad of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the ,committee4 7f7 ,detail of employees ,any ,federal ,government employee may be detailed to the ,committee without reimbursement from the ,committee1 and such detailee shall retain the rights1 status1 and privileges of his or her regular employment without interruption4 7g7 ,postal services ,the ,committee may use the ,united ,states mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as agencies4 7h7 ,reports 7#a7 ,interim reports ,the ,committee may submit to the ,administrator and ,congress interim reports containing such findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations as have been agreed to by the ,committee4 7#b7 ,annual reports ,not later than #edj days after the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,committee shall submit to the ,administrator and ,congress a report containing such findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations as have been agreed to by the ,committee4 4 7c7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #cf of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new items3 #cfjg4 ,definitions4 #cfjh4 ,federal ,risk and ,authorization ,management ,program4 #cfji4 ,roles and responsibilities of the ,general ,services ,administration4 #cfaj4 ,fed,r,a,m,p ,board4 #cfaa4 ,independent assessment4 #cfab4 ,declaration of foreign interests4 #cfac4 ,roles and responsibilities of agencies4 #cfad4 ,roles and responsibilities of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 #cfae4 ,reports to ,congress2 ,,gao report4 #cfaf4 ,federal ,secure ,cloud ,advisory ,committee4 4 7d7 ,sunset 7#a7 ,in general ,effective on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 chapter #cf of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking sections #cfjg through #cfaf4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,effective on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the table of sections for chapter #cf of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the items relating to sections #cfjg through #cfaf4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section or any amendment made by this section shall be construed as altering or impairing the authorities of the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,d ,judicial ,security and ,privacy #eica4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,daniel ,anderl ,judicial ,security and ,privacy ,act of #bjbb4 #eicb4 ,findings and purpose 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,members of the ,federal judiciary perform the important function of interpreting the ,constitution of the ,united ,states and administering justice in a fair and impartial manner4 7#b7 ,in recent years1 partially as a result of the rise in the use of social media and online access to information1 members of the ,federal judiciary have been exposed to an increased number of personal threats in connection to their role4 ,the ease of access to free or inexpensive sources of covered information has considerably lowered the effort required for malicious actors to discover where individuals live and where they spend leisure hours and to find information about their family members4 ,such threats have included calling a judge a traitor with references to mass shootings and serial killings1 a murder attempt on a justice of the ,supreme ,court of the ,united ,states1 calling for an angry mob to gather outside a home of a judge and1 in reference to a judge on the court of appeals of the ,united ,states1 stating how easy it would be to get them4 7#c7 ,between #bjae and #bjai1 threats and other inappropriate communications against ,federal judges and other judiciary personnel increased from #ibf in #bjae to approximately #d1ddi in #bjai4 7#d7 ,over the past decade1 several members of the ,federal judiciary have experienced acts of violence against themselves or a family member in connection to their ,federal judiciary role1 including the murder in #bjje of the family of ,joan ,lefkow1 a judge for the ,united ,states ,district ,court for the ,northern ,district of ,illinois4 7#e7 ,on ,sunday ,july #ai1 #bjbj1 an assailant went to the home of ,esther ,salas1 a judge for the ,united ,states ,district ,court for the ,district of ,new ,jersey1 impersonating a package delivery driver1 opening fire upon arrival1 and killing ,daniel ,anderl1 the #bj-year-old only son of ,judge ,salas1 and seriously wounding ,mark ,anderl1 her husband4 7#f7 ,in the aftermath of the recent tragedy that occurred to ,judge ,salas and in response to the continuous rise of threats against members of the ,federal judiciary1 there is an immediate need for enhanced security procedures and increased availability of tools to protect ,federal judges and their families4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subtitle is to improve the safety and security of ,federal judges1 including senior1 recalled1 or retired ,federal judges1 and their immediate family members to ensure ,federal judges are able to administer justice fairly without fear of personal reprisal from individuals affected by the decisions they make in the course of carrying out their public duties4 #eicc4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,at-risk individual ,the term at-risk individual means-- 7,a7 a ,federal judge2 7,b7 a senior1 recalled1 or retired ,federal judge2 7,c7 any individual who is the spouse1 parent1 sibling1 or child of an individual described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b72 7,d7 any individual to whom an individual described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 stands in loco parentis2 or 7,e7 any other individual living in the household of an individual described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 7#b7 ,covered information ,the term covered information-- 7,a7 means-- 7i7 a home address1 including primary residence or secondary residences2 7ii7 a home or personal mobile telephone number2 7iii7 a personal email address2 7iv7 a social security number or driver's license number2 7v7 a bank account or credit or debit card information2 7vi7 a license plate number or other unique identifiers of a vehicle owned1 leased1 or regularly used by an at-risk individual2 7vii7 the identification of children of an at-risk individual under the age of #ah2 7viii7 the full date of birth2 7ix7 information regarding current or future school or day care attendance1 including the name or address of the school or day care1 schedules of attendance1 or routes taken to or from the school or day care by an at-risk individual2 or 7x7 information regarding the employment location of an at-risk individual1 including the name or address of the employer1 employment schedules1 or routes taken to or from the employer by an at-risk individual2 and 7,b7 does not include information regarding employment with a ,government agency4 7#c7 ,data broker 7,a7 ,in general ,the term data broker means an entity that collects and sells or licenses to third parties the personal information of an individual with whom the entity does not have a direct relationship44 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term data broker does not include a commercial entity engaged in the following activities3 7i7 ,engaging in reporting1 news-gathering1 speaking1 or other activities intended to inform the public on matters of public interest or public concern4 7ii7 ,providing #daa directory assistance or directory information services1 including name1 address1 and telephone number1 on behalf of or as a function of a telecommunications carrier4 7iii7 ,using personal information internally1 providing access to businesses under common ownership or affiliated by corporate control1 or selling or providing data for a transaction or service requested by or concerning the individual whose personal information is being transferred4 7iv7 ,providing publicly available information via real-time or near-real-time alert services for health or safety purposes4 7v7 ,a consumer reporting agency subject to the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq474 7vi7 ,a financial institution subject to the ,gramm-,leach-,bliley ,act 7,public ,law #ajf-ajb7 and regulations implementing that title4 7vii7 ,a covered entity for purposes of the privacy regulations promulgated under section #bfd7;c7 of the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act of #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;d-#b note74 7viii7 ,the collection and sale or licensing of covered information incidental to conducting the activities described in clauses 7i7 through 7vii74 7#d7 ,federal judge ,the term ,federal judge means-- 7,a7 a justice of the ,united ,states or a judge of the ,united ,states1 as those terms are defined in section #dea of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 a bankruptcy judge appointed under section #aeb of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 a ,united ,states magistrate judge appointed under section #fca of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,d7 a judge confirmed by the ,united ,states ,senate and empowered by statute in any commonwealth1 territory1 or possession to perform the duties of a ,federal judge2 7,e7 a judge of the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims appointed under section #aga of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,f7 a judge of the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for ,veterans ,claims appointed under section #gbec of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,g7 a judge of the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces appointed under section #idb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,h7 a judge of the ,united ,states ,tax ,court appointed under section #gddc of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 and 7,i7 a special trial judge of the ,united ,states ,tax ,court appointed under section #gddc;,a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#e7 ,government agency ,the term ,government agency includes-- 7,a7 an ,executive agency1 as defined in section #aje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 any agency in the judicial branch or legislative branch4 7#f7 ,immediate family member ,the term immediate family member means-- 7,a7 any individual who is the spouse1 parent1 sibling1 or child of an at-risk individual2 7,b7 any individual to whom an at-risk individual stands in loco parentis2 or 7,c7 any other individual living in the household of an at-risk individual4 7#g7 ,interactive computer service ,the term interactive computer service has the meaning given the term in section #bcj of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bcj74 7#h7 ,transfer ,the term transfer means to sell1 license1 trade1 or exchange for consideration the covered information of an at-risk individual or immediate family member4 #eicd4 ,protecting covered information in public records 7a7 ,government agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,each at-risk individual may-- 7,a7 file written notice of the status of the individual as an at-risk individual1 for themselves and immediate family members1 with each ,government agency that includes information necessary to ensure compliance with this section2 and 7,b7 request that each ,government agency described in subparagraph 7,a7 mark as private their covered information and that of their immediate family members4 7#b7 ,no public posting ,government agencies shall not publicly post or display publicly available content that includes covered information of an at-risk individual or immediate family member4 ,government agencies1 upon receipt of a written request under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 shall remove the covered information of the at-risk individual or immediate family member from publicly available content not later than #gb hours after such receipt4 7#c7 ,exceptions ,nothing in this section shall prohibit a ,government agency from providing access to records containing the covered information of a ,federal judge to a third party if the third party-- 7,a7 possesses a signed release from the ,federal judge or a court order2 7,b7 is subject to the requirements of title ,v of the ,gramm-,leach-,bliley ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja et seq472 or 7,c7 executes a confidentiality agreement with the ,government agency4 7b7 ,delegation of authority 7#a7 ,in general ,an at-risk individual may directly1 or through an agent designated by the at-risk individual1 make any notice or request required or authorized by this section on behalf of the at-risk individual4 ,the notice or request shall be in writing and contain information necessary to ensure compliance with this section1 including information expressly referencing the prohibition on the posting or transfer of covered information1 information regarding redress and penalties for violations provided in subsection 7f71 and contact information to allow the recipient to verify the accuracy of any notice or request and answer questions by the recipient of the notice or request4 7#b7 ,authorization of ,government agencies to make requests 7,a7 ,administrative ,office of the ,united ,states ,courts ,upon written request of an at-risk individual described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 of section #eicc7d71 the ,director of the ,administrative ,office of the ,united ,states ,courts is authorized to make any notice or request required or authorized by this section on behalf of the at-risk individual4 ,the notice or request shall include information necessary to ensure compliance with this section1 as determined by the ,administrative ,office of the ,united ,states ,courts4 ,the ,director may delegate this authority under section #fjb7;d7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,any notice or request made under this subsection shall be deemed to have been made by the at-risk individual and comply with the notice and request requirements of this section4 7,b7 ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for ,veterans ,claims ,upon written request of an at-risk individual described in section #eicc7d77;,f71 the chief judge of the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for ,veterans ,claims is authorized to make any notice or request required or authorized by this section on behalf of the at-risk individual4 ,any notice or request made under this subsection shall be deemed to have been made by the at-risk individual and comply with the notice and request requirements of this section4 7,c7 ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces ,upon written request of an at-risk individual described in section #eicc7d77;,g71 the chief judge of the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces is authorized to make any notice or request required or authorized by this section on behalf of the at-risk individual4 ,any notice or request made under this subsection shall be deemed to have been made by the at-risk individual and comply with the notice and request requirements of this section4 7,d7 ,united ,states ,tax ,court ,upon written request of an at-risk individual described in subparagraph 7,h7 or 7,i7 of section #eicc7d71 the chief judge of the ,united ,states ,tax ,court is authorized to make any notice or request required or authorized by this section on behalf of the at-risk individual4 ,any notice or request made under this subsection shall be deemed to have been made by the at-risk individual and comply with the notice and request requirements of this section4 7c7 ,state and local governments 7#a7 ,grant program to prevent disclosure of personal information of at-risk individuals or immediate family members 7,a7 ,authorization ,the ,attorney ,general may make grants to prevent the release of covered information of at-risk individuals and immediate family members 7in this subsection referred to as judges' covered information7 to the detriment of such individuals or their immediate family members to an entity that-- 7i7 is-- 7,i7 a ,state or unit of local government1 as defined in section #ija of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbea72 or 7,,ii7 an agency of a ,state or unit of local government2 and 7ii7 operates a ,state or local database or registry that contains covered information4 7,b7 ,application ,an entity seeking a grant under this subsection shall submit to the ,attorney ,general an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,attorney ,general may reasonably require4 7#b7 ,scope of grants ,grants made under this subsection may be used to create or expand programs designed to protect judges' covered information1 including through-- 7,a7 the creation of programs to redact or remove judges' covered information1 upon the request of an at-risk individual1 from public records in ,state agencies1 including hiring a third party to redact or remove judges' covered information from public records2 7,b7 the expansion of existing programs that the ,state may have enacted in an effort to protect judges' covered information2 7,c7 the development or improvement of protocols1 procedures1 and policies to prevent the release of judges' covered information2 7,d7 the defrayment of costs of modifying or improving existing databases and registries to ensure that judges' covered information is covered from release2 and 7,e7 the development of confidential opt out systems that will enable at-risk individuals to make a single request to keep judges' covered information out of multiple databases or registries4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 shall submit to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives an annual report that includes-- 7i7 a detailed amount spent by ,states and local governments on protecting judges' covered information2 7ii7 where the judges' covered information was found2 and 7iii7 the collection of any new types of personal data found to be used to identify judges who have received threats1 including prior home addresses1 employers1 and institutional affiliations such as nonprofit boards4 7,b7 ,states and local governments ,states and local governments that receive funds under this subsection shall submit to the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states a report on data described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,a7 to be included in the report required under that subparagraph4 7d7 ,data brokers and other businesses 7#a7 ,prohibitions 7,a7 ,data brokers ,it shall be unlawful for a data broker to knowingly sell1 license1 trade for consideration1 transfer1 or purchase covered information of an at-risk individual or immediate family members4 7,b7 ,other persons and businesses 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 no person1 business1 or association shall publicly post or publicly display on the internet covered information of an at-risk individual or immediate family member if the at-risk individual has made a written request to that person1 business1 or association not to disclose or acquire the covered information of the at-risk individual or immediate family member4 7ii7 ,exceptions ,clause 7i7 shall not apply to-- 7,i7 the display on the internet of the covered information of an at-risk individual or immediate family member if the information is relevant to and displayed as part of a news story1 commentary1 editorial1 or other speech on a matter of public concern2 7,,ii7 covered information that the at-risk individual voluntarily publishes on the internet after the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7,,iii7 covered information lawfully received from a ,federal ,government source 7or from an employee or agent of the ,federal ,government74 7#b7 ,required conduct 7,a7 ,in general ,after receiving a written request under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the person1 business1 or association shall-- 7i7 remove within #gb hours the covered information identified in the written request from the internet and ensure that the information is not made available on any website or subsidiary website controlled by that person1 business1 or association and identify any other instances of the identified information that should also be removed2 and 7ii7 assist the sender to locate the covered information of the at-risk individual or immediate family member posted on any website or subsidiary website controlled by that person1 business1 or association4 7,b7 ,transfer 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 after receiving a written request under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the person1 business1 or association shall not transfer the covered information of the at-risk individual or immediate family member to any other person1 business1 or association through any medium4 7ii7 ,exceptions ,clause 7i7 shall not apply to-- 7,i7 the transfer of the covered information of the at-risk individual or immediate family member if the information is relevant to and displayed as part of a news story1 commentary1 editorial1 or other speech on a matter of public concern2 7,,ii7 covered information that the at-risk individual or immediate family member voluntarily publishes on the internet after the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7,,iii7 a transfer made at the request of the at-risk individual or that is necessary to effectuate a request to the person1 business1 or association from the at-risk individual4 7e7 ,data security 7#a7 ,recipients ,any interactive computer service shall implement and maintain reasonable security procedures and practices to protect any information collected or received to comply with the requirements of this subtitle from unauthorized use1 disclosure1 access1 destruction1 or modification4 7#b7 ,government custodians ,the ,administrative ,office of the ,united ,states ,courts and the administrators of the courts described in this subtitle shall implement and maintain reasonable security procedures and practices to protect any information they collect1 receive1 or transmit pursuant to the provisions of this subtitle4 7f7 ,redress and penalties 7#a7 ,in general ,if the covered information of an at-risk individual described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 of section #eicc7d7 or their immediate family is made public as a result of a violation of this subtitle1 the ,director of the ,administrative ,office of the ,united ,states ,courts1 or the designee of the ,director1 may file an action seeking injunctive or declaratory relief in any court of competent jurisdiction1 through the ,department of ,justice4 7#b7 ,authority ,the respective chief judge for judges described in subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d7 of section #eicd7;b77#b7 shall have the same authority as the ,director under this paragraph for at-risk individuals in their courts or their immediate family members4 7#c7 ,penalties and damages ,if a person1 business1 or association knowingly violates an order granting injunctive or declarative relief under paragraph 7#a71 the court issuing such order may-- 7,a7 if the person1 business1 or association is a government agency-- 7i7 impose a fine not greater than #d1jjj2 and 7ii7 award to the at-risk individual or their immediate family1 as applicable1 court costs and reasonable attorney's fees2 and 7,b7 if the person1 business1 or association is not a government agency1 award to the at-risk individual or their immediate family1 as applicable-- 7i7 an amount equal to the actual damages sustained by the at-risk individual or their immediate family2 and 7ii7 court costs and reasonable attorney's fees4 #eice4 ,training and education ,amounts appropriated to the ,federal judiciary for fiscal year #bjbb1 and each fiscal year thereafter1 may be used for biannual judicial security training for active1 senior1 or recalled ,federal judges described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 or 7,e7 of section #eicc7d7 and their immediate family members1 including-- 7#a7 best practices for using social media and other forms of online engagement and for maintaining online privacy2 7#b7 home security program and maintenance2 7#c7 understanding removal programs and requirements for covered information2 and 7#d7 any other judicial security training that the ,united ,states ,marshals ,services and the ,administrative ,office of the ,united ,states ,courts determines is relevant4 #eicf4 ,vulnerability management capability 7a7 ,authorization 7#a7 ,vulnerability management capability ,the ,federal judiciary is authorized to perform all necessary functions consistent with the provisions of this subtitle and to support existing threat management capabilities within the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service and other relevant ,federal law enforcement and security agencies for active1 senior1 recalled1 and retired ,federal judges described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 and 7,e7 of section #eicc7d71 including-- 7,a7 monitoring the protection of at-risk individuals and judiciary assets2 7,b7 managing the monitoring of websites for covered information of at-risk individuals and immediate family members and remove or limit the publication of such information2 7,c7 receiving1 reviewing1 and analyzing complaints by at-risk individuals of threats1 whether direct or indirect1 and report such threats to law enforcement partners2 and 7,d7 providing training described in section #eice4 7#b7 ,vulnerability management for certain article ,i courts ,the functions and support authorized in paragraph 7#a7 shall be authorized as follows3 7,a7 ,the chief judge of the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for ,veterans ,claims is authorized to perform such functions and support for the ,federal judges described in section #eicc7d77;,f74 7,b7 ,the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces is authorized to perform such functions and support for the ,federal judges described in section #eicc7d77;,g74 7,c7 ,the ,united ,states ,tax ,court is authorized to perform such functions and support for the ,federal judges described in subparagraphs 7,h7 and 7,i7 of section #eicc7d74 7#c7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,section #fjd7;a7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#bc71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#bd7 by striking him and inserting the ,director2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#bd7 as paragraph 7#be72 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bc7 the following3 7#bd7 ,establish and administer a vulnerability management program in the judicial branch2 and 4 7b7 ,expansion of capabilities of office of protective intelligence 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service is authorized to expand the current capabilities of the ,office of ,protective ,intelligence of the ,judicial ,security ,division to increase the workforce of the ,office of ,protective ,intelligence to include additional intelligence analysts1 ,united ,states deputy marshals1 and any other relevant personnel to ensure that the ,office of ,protective ,intelligence is ready and able to perform all necessary functions1 consistent with the provisions of this subtitle1 in order to anticipate and deter threats to the ,federal judiciary1 including-- 7,a7 assigning personnel to ,state and major urban area fusion and intelligence centers for the specific purpose of identifying potential threats against the ,federal judiciary and coordinating responses to such potential threats2 7,b7 expanding the use of investigative analysts1 physical security specialists1 and intelligence analysts at the #id judicial districts and territories to enhance the management of local and distant threats and investigations2 and 7,c7 increasing the number of ,united ,states ,marshal ,service personnel for the protection of the ,federal judicial function and assigned to protective operations and details for the ,federal judiciary4 7#b7 ,information sharing ,if any of the activities of the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service uncover information related to threats to individuals other than ,federal judges1 the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 share such information with the appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 and local law enforcement agencies4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,department of ,justice1 in consultation with the ,administrative ,office of the ,united ,states ,courts1 the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for ,veterans ,claims1 the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces1 and the ,united ,states ,tax ,court1 shall submit to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the security of ,federal judges arising from ,federal prosecutions and civil litigation4 7#b7 ,description ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall describe-- 7,a7 the number and nature of threats and assaults against at-risk individuals handling prosecutions and other matters described in paragraph 7#a7 and the reporting requirements and methods2 7,b7 the security measures that are in place to protect at-risk individuals handling prosecutions described in paragraph 7#a71 including threat assessments1 response procedures1 the availability of security systems and other devices1 firearms licensing such as deputations1 and other measures designed to protect the at-risk individuals and their immediate family members2 and 7,c7 for each requirement1 measure1 or policy described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 when the requirement1 measure1 or policy was developed and who was responsible for developing and implementing the requirement1 measure1 or policy4 7#c7 ,public posting ,the report described in paragraph 7#a7 shall1 in whole or in part1 be exempt from public disclosure if the ,attorney ,general determines that such public disclosure could endanger an at-risk individual4 #eicg4 ,rules of construction 7a7 ,in general ,nothing in this subtitle shall be construed-- 7#a7 to prohibit1 restrain1 or limit-- 7,a7 the lawful investigation or reporting by the press of any unlawful activity or misconduct alleged to have been committed by an at-risk individual or their immediate family member2 or 7,b7 the reporting on an at-risk individual or their immediate family member regarding matters of public concern2 7#b7 to impair access to decisions and opinions from a ,federal judge in the course of carrying out their public functions2 7#c7 to limit the publication or transfer of covered information with the written consent of the at-risk individual or their immediate family member2 or 7#d7 to prohibit information sharing by a data broker to a ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government1 or any unit thereof4 7b7 ,protection of covered information ,this subtitle shall be broadly construed to favor the protection of the covered information of at-risk individuals and their immediate family members4 #eich4 ,severability ,if any provision of this subtitle1 an amendment made by this subtitle1 or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional1 the remainder of this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle1 and the application of the remaining provisions of this subtitle and amendments to any person or circumstance shall not be affected4 #eici4 ,effective date 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 this subtitle shall take effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,exception ,subsections 7c77#a71 7d71 and 7e7 of section #eicd shall take effect on the date that is #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,e ,other ,matters #eida4 ,secretary of ,agriculture report on improving supply chain shortfalls and infrastructure needs at wholesale produce markets 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on-- 7#a7 the #e largest wholesale produce markets by annual sales and volume over the preceding #d calendar years2 and 7#b7 a representative sample of #h wholesale produce markets that are not among the largest wholesale produce markets4 7b7 ,contents ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall contain the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the supply chain shortfalls in each wholesale produce market identified under subsection 7a71 which shall include an analysis of the following3 7,a7 ,state of repair of infrastructure1 including roads1 food storage units1 and refueling stations4 7,b7 ,disaster preparedness1 including with respect to cyber attacks1 weather events1 and terrorist attacks4 7,c7 ,disaster recovery systems1 including coordination with ,state and ,federal agencies4 7#b7 ,a description of any actions the ,secretary recommends be taken as a result of the analysis under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,recommendations1 as appropriate1 for wholesale produce market owners and operators1 and ,state and local entities to improve the supply chain shortfalls identified under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,proposals1 as appropriate1 for legislative actions and funding needed to improve the supply chain shortfalls4 7c7 ,consultation ,in completing the report under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall consult with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 wholesale produce market owners and operators1 ,state and local entities1 and other agencies or stakeholders1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,for the purposes of this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,agriculture1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,technology1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 #eidb4 ,extension of deadline for transfer of parcels of land in ,new ,mexico ,section #cabj of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bcia note7 is amended by striking #bjbb each place that it appears and inserting #bjcb4 #eidc4 ,ending global wildlife poaching and trafficking 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states ,government should continue to work with international partners1 including nations1 nongovernmental organizations1 and the private sector1 to identify long-standing and emerging areas of concern in wildlife poaching and trafficking related to global supply and demand2 and 7#b7 the activities and required reporting of the ,presidential ,task ,force on ,wildlife ,trafficking1 as established by ,executive ,order #acfdh 7#gh ,fed4 ,reg4 #djfba7 and modified by sections #bja and #cja of the ,eliminate1 ,neutralize1 and ,disrupt ,wildlife ,trafficking ,act of #bjaf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gfba and #gfca71 should be reauthorized to minimize the disruption of the work of such ,task ,force4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #b of the ,eliminate1 ,neutralize1 and ,disrupt ,wildlife ,trafficking ,act of #bjaf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting involving local communities after approach to conservation2 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 ,country of concern ,the term country of concern means a foreign country specially designated by the ,secretary of ,state pursuant to section #bja7;b7 as a major source of wildlife trafficking products or their derivatives1 a major transit point of wildlife trafficking products or their derivatives1 or a major consumer of wildlife trafficking products1 in which-- 7,a7 the government has actively engaged in1 or knowingly profited from1 the trafficking of protected species2 or 7,b7 the government facilitates such trafficking through conduct that may include a persistent failure to make serious and sustained efforts to prevent and prosecute such trafficking4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking section #bja and inserting section #cja4 7c7 ,framework for interagency response and reporting 7#a7 ,reauthorization of report on major wildlife trafficking countries ,section #bja of the ,eliminate1 ,neutralize1 and ,disrupt ,wildlife ,trafficking ,act of #bjaf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gfba7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking annually thereafter and inserting biennially thereafter by ,june #a of each year in which a report is required2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking shall identify and all that follows through the end of the subsection and inserting shall also list each country determined by the ,secretary of ,state to be a country of concern within the meaning of this ,act2 and 7,c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,procedure for removing countries from list ,concurrently with the first report required under this section and submitted after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,commerce1 shall publish in the ,federal ,register a procedure for removing from the list described in subsection 7b7 any country that no longer meets the definition of country of concern under section #b7d74 7d7 ,sunset ,this section shall cease to have force or effect on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 4 7#b7 ,presidential ,task ,force on ,wildlife ,trafficking responsibilities ,section #cja7;a7 of the ,eliminate1 ,neutralize1 and ,disrupt ,wildlife ,trafficking ,act of #bjaf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gfca7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#i72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 pursue programs and develop a strategy-- 7,a7 to expand the role of technology for anti-poaching and anti-trafficking efforts1 in partnership with the private sector1 foreign governments1 academia1 and nongovernmental organizations 7including technology companies and the transportation and logistics sectors72 and 7,b7 to enable local governments to develop and use such technologies2 7#f7 consider programs and initiatives that address the expansion of the illegal wildlife trade to digital platforms1 including the use of digital currency and payment platforms for transactions by collaborating with the private sector1 academia1 and nongovernmental organizations1 including social media1 e-commerce1 and search engine companies1 as appropriate2 7#g7 7,a7 implement interventions to address the drivers of poaching1 trafficking1 and demand for illegal wildlife and wildlife products in focus countries and countries of concern2 7,b7 set benchmarks for measuring the effectiveness of such interventions2 and 7,c7 consider alignment and coordination with indicators developed by the ,task ,force2 7#h7 consider additional opportunities to increase coordination between law enforcement and financial institutions to identify trafficking activity2 and 4 7#c7 ,presidential ,task ,force on ,wildlife ,trafficking strategic review ,section #cja of the ,eliminate1 ,neutralize1 and ,disrupt ,wildlife ,trafficking ,act of #bjaf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gfca71 as amended by paragraph 7#b71 is further amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking annually and inserting biennially2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 an analysis of the indicators developed by the ,task ,force1 and recommended by the ,government ,accountability ,office1 to track and measure inputs1 outputs1 law enforcement outcomes1 and the market for wildlife products for each focus country listed in the report1 including baseline measures1 as appropriate1 for each indicator in each focus country to determine the effectiveness and appropriateness of such indicators to assess progress and whether additional or separate indicators1 or adjustments to indicators1 may be necessary for focus countries4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #e years after and all that follows and inserting on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 #eidd4 ,cost-sharing requirements applicable to certain ,bureau of ,reclamation dams and dikes ,section #dcji of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgg;b note2 ,public ,law #aae-bgj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting dams and before dikes2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking effective beginning on the date of enactment of this section1 the ,federal share of the operations and maintenance costs of a dike described in subsection 7b7 and inserting effective during the one-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 the ,federal share of the dam safety modifications costs of a dam or dike described in subsection 7b71 including repairing or replacing a gate or ancillary gate components12 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting dams and before dikes2 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting dam or before dike each place it appears2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,december #ca1 #aide and inserting ,december #ca1 #aidh4 #eide4 ,transfer of ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration property in ,norfolk1 ,virginia ,section #a of ,public ,law #aaj-cic is amended to read as follows3 #a4 ,transfer of ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration property in ,norfolk1 ,virginia 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall convey all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the ,norfolk ,property to the ,city1 to be used by the ,city for the purposes of flood management and control1 such that-- 7#a7 the property described in subsection 7k77#c77;,a7 shall be conveyed to the ,city not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this section2 and 7#b7 the property described in subsection 7k77#c77;,b7 shall be conveyed to the ,city not later than the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date on which the ,secretary has transferred all of the employees of the ,administration from the facilities at the ,norfolk ,property2 or 7,b7 #h years after the date of the enactment of this section4 7b7 ,consideration 7#a7 ,in general ,as consideration for the conveyance of the ,norfolk ,property1 the ,city shall pay to the ,united ,states an amount equal to not less than the fair market value of the ,norfolk ,property1 as determined by the ,secretary1 based on the appraisal described in subsection 7g71 which may consist of cash payment1 in-kind consideration as described in paragraph 7#c71 or a combination thereof4 7#b7 ,sufficiency of consideration 7,a7 ,in general ,consideration paid to the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 must be sufficient1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to provide replacement space for and relocation of any personnel1 furniture1 fixtures1 equipment1 and personal property of any kind belonging to the ,administration and located upon the ,norfolk ,property4 7,b7 ,completion prior to conveyance ,any cash consideration must be paid in full and any in-kind consideration must be complete1 useable1 and delivered to the satisfaction of the ,secretary at or prior to the time of the conveyance of the ,norfolk ,property4 7#c7 ,in-kind consideration ,in-kind consideration paid by the ,city under paragraph 7#a7 may include the acquisition1 construction1 provision1 improvement1 maintenance1 repair1 or restoration 7including environmental restoration71 or combination thereof1 of any facilities or infrastructure with proximity to the ,norfolk ,property that the ,secretary considers acceptable4 7#d7 ,treatment of cash consideration received ,any cash consideration received by the ,united ,states under paragraph 7#a7 shall be deposited in the special account in the ,treasury under subparagraph 7,a7 of section #egb7;b77#e7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and shall be available in accordance with subparagraph 7,b77ii7 of such section4 7c7 ,costs of conveyance ,all reasonable and necessary costs1 including real estate transaction and environmental documentation costs1 associated with the conveyance of the ,norfolk ,property to the ,city under this section may be shared equitably by the ,secretary and the ,city1 as determined by the ,secretary1 including by the ,city providing in-kind contributions for any or all of such costs4 7d7 ,proceeds ,any proceeds from a conveyance of the ,norfolk ,property under this section shall-- 7#a7 be credited as discretionary offsetting collections to the currently applicable appropriations accounts1 or funds of the ,administration2 or 7#b7 cover costs associated with the conveyance of the ,norfolk ,property and related relocation efforts1 and shall be made available for such purposes only to the extent and in the amounts provided in advance in appropriations ,acts4 7e7 ,survey ,the exact acreage and legal description of the ,norfolk ,property shall be determined by a survey or surveys satisfactory to the ,secretary4 7f7 ,condition2 quitclaim deed ,the ,norfolk ,property shall be conveyed-- 7#a7 in an as is1 where is condition2 and 7#b7 via a quitclaim deed4 7g7 ,fair market value 7#a7 ,in general ,the fair market value of the ,norfolk ,property shall be-- 7,a7 determined by an appraisal that-- 7i7 is conducted by an independent appraiser selected by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 meets the requirements of paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 adjusted1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 based on the factors described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,appraisal requirements ,an appraisal conducted under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall be conducted in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards1 including the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice4 7#c7 ,factors ,the factors described in this paragraph are-- 7,a7 matters of equity and fairness2 7,b7 actions taken by the ,city regarding the ,norfolk ,property1 including-- 7i7 comprehensive waterfront planning1 site development1 and other redevelopment activities supported by the ,city in proximity to the ,norfolk ,property in furtherance of the flood management and control efforts of the ,city2 7ii7 in-kind contributions made to facilitate and support use of the ,norfolk ,property by governmental agencies2 and 7iii7 maintenance expenses1 capital improvements1 or emergency expenditures necessary to ensure public safety and access to and from the ,norfolk ,property2 and 7,c7 such other factors as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7h7 ,compliance with ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall comply with section #abj7;h7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj7;h774 7i7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance of the ,norfolk ,property as the ,secretary determines appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7j7 ,termination ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary and ,administrator of the ,administration1 is authorized to enter into a land lease with ,mobile ,county1 ,alabama for a period of not less than #dj years1 on such terms and conditions as the ,administration deems appropriate1 for purposes of construction of a ,gulf of ,mexico ,disaster ,response ,center facility1 provided that the lease is at no cost to the government4 ,the ,administration may enter into agreements with ,state1 local1 or county governments for purposes of joint use1 operations1 and occupancy of such facility4 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administration ,the term ,administration means the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#b7 ,city ,the term ,city means the ,city of ,norfolk1 ,virginia4 7#c7 ,norfolk ,property ,the term ,norfolk ,property means-- 7,a7 the real property under the administrative jurisdiction of the ,administration1 including land and improvements thereon1 located at #ech ,front ,street1 ,norfolk1 ,virginia1 consisting of approximately #c4gh acres2 and 7,b7 the real property under the administrative jurisdiction of the ,administration1 including land and improvements thereon1 located at #dci ,w4 ,york ,street1 ,norfolk1 ,virginia1 consisting of approximately #b4ebca acres4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce4 4 #eidf4 ,other matters 7a7 ,brennan ,reef 7#a7 ,designation ,the reef described in paragraph 7#b7 shall be known and designated as ,brennan ,reef in honor of the late ,rear ,admiral ,richard ,t4 ,brennan of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#b7 ,reef described ,the reef referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is-- 7,a7 between the ,san ,miguel and ,santa ,rosa ,islands on the north side of the ,san ,miguel ,passage in the ,channel ,island ,national ,marine ,sanctuary2 and 7,b7 centered at #cd degrees1 #jc4ab minutes ,north and #abj degrees1 #ae4ie minutes ,west4 7#c7 ,references ,any reference in a law1 map1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the reef described in paragraph 7#b7 shall be deemed to be a reference to ,brennan ,reef4 7b7 ,prohibition on sale of shark fins 7#a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 no person shall possess1 acquire1 receive1 transport1 offer for sale1 sell1 or purchase a shark fin or a product containing a shark fin4 7#b7 ,penalty ,a violation of paragraph 7#a7 shall be treated as an act prohibited by section #cjg of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aheg7 and shall be penalized pursuant to section #cjh of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aheh74 7#c7 ,exceptions ,a person may possess a shark fin that was taken lawfully pursuant to a ,federal1 ,state1 or territorial license or permit to take or land sharks if the shark fin was separated after the first point of landing in a manner consistent with the license or permit and is-- 7,a7 destroyed or disposed of immediately upon separation from the carcass2 7,b7 used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with ,federal1 ,state1 or territorial law2 or 7,c7 used solely for display or research purposes by a museum1 college1 or university pursuant to a ,federal1 ,state1 or territorial permit to conduct noncommercial scientific research4 7#d7 ,dogfish exemption 7,a7 ,in general ,it shall not be a violation of paragraph 7#a7 for a person to possess1 acquire1 receive1 transport1 offer for sale1 sell1 or purchase a shark fin of a smooth dogfish 7,mustelus canis7 or a spiny dogfish 7,squalus acanthias74 7,b7 ,report 7i7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall review the exemption provided by subparagraph 7,a7 and submit to ,congress a report regarding such exemption that includes a recommendation to continue or terminate the exemption4 7ii7 ,factors ,in carrying out clause 7i71 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall analyze factors including-- 7,i7 the impact of continuation and termination of the exemption on the economic viability of dogfish fisheries2 7,,ii7 the impact of continuation and termination of the exemption on ocean ecosystems2 7,,iii7 the impact of the exemption on the enforcement of the prohibition described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,,iv7 the impact of the exemption on shark conservation4 7#e7 ,enforcement ,this subsection1 and any regulations issued pursuant thereto1 shall be enforced by the ,secretary of ,commerce1 who may use by agreement1 with or without reimbursement1 the personnel1 services1 equipment1 and facilities of another ,federal agency or of a ,state agency or ,indian ,tribe for the purpose of enforcing this subsection4 7#f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to preclude1 deny1 or limit any right of a ,state or territory to adopt or enforce any regulation or standard that is more stringent than a regulation or standard in effect under this subsection4 7#g7 ,severability ,if any provision of this subsection1 or the application thereof to any person or circumstance1 is held invalid1 the validity of the remainder of the subsection and of the application of any such provision to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby4 7#h7 ,shark fin defined ,in this subsection1 the term shark fin means the unprocessed1 dried1 or otherwise processed detached fin or tail of a shark4 #eidg4 ,enhancing transparency on international agreements and non-binding instruments 7a7 ,section #aab;b of title #a1 ,united ,states ,code 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aab;b of title #a1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #aab;b4 ,united ,states international agreements and non-binding instruments2 transparency provisions 7a7 7#a7 ,not less frequently than once each month1 the ,secretary shall provide in writing to the ,majority ,leader of the ,senate1 the ,minority ,leader of the ,senate1 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,minority ,leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the appropriate congressional committees the following3 7,a7 7i7 ,a list of all international agreements and qualifying non-binding instruments signed1 concluded1 or otherwise finalized during the prior month4 7ii7 ,the text of all international agreements and qualifying non-binding instruments described in clause 7i74 7iii7 ,a detailed description of the legal authority that1 in the view of the ,secretary1 provides authorization for each international agreement and that1 in the view of the appropriate department or agency1 provides authorization for each qualifying non-binding instrument provided under clause 7ii7 to become operative4 ,if multiple authorities are relied upon in relation to an international agreement1 the ,secretary shall cite all such authorities1 and if multiple authorities are relied upon in relation to a qualifying non-binding instrument1 the appropriate department or agency shall cite all such authorities4 ,all citations to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states1 a treaty1 or a statute shall include the specific article or section and subsection reference whenever available and1 if not available1 shall be as specific as possible4 ,if the authority relied upon is or includes article ,,ii of the ,constitution of the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary or appropriate department or agency shall explain the basis for that reliance4 7,b7 7i7 ,a list of all international agreements that entered into force and qualifying non-binding instruments that became operative for the ,united ,states or an agency of the ,united ,states during the prior month4 7ii7 ,the text of all international agreements and qualifying non-binding instruments described in clause 7i7 if such text differs from the text of the agreement or instrument previously provided pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77ii74 7iii7 ,a statement describing any new or amended statutory or regulatory authority anticipated to be required to fully implement each proposed international agreement and qualifying non-binding instrument included in the list described in clause 7i74 7#b7 ,the information and text required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7b7 7#a7 ,not later than #abj days after the date on which an international agreement enters into force1 the ,secretary shall make the text of the agreement1 and the information described in subparagraphs 7,a77iii7 and 7,b77iii7 of subsection 7a77#a7 relating to the agreement1 available to the public on the website of the ,department of ,state4 7#b7 ,not less frequently than once every #abj days1 the ,secretary shall make the text of each qualifying non-binding instrument that became operative during the preceding #abj days1 and the information described in subparagraphs 7,a77iii7 and 7,b77iii7 of subsection 7a77#a7 relating to each such instrument1 available to the public on the website of the ,department of ,state4 7#c7 ,the requirements under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall not apply to the following categories of international agreements or qualifying non-binding instruments1 or to information described in subparagraphs 7,a77iii7 and 7,b77iii7 of subsection 7a77#a7 relating to such agreements or qualifying non-binding instruments3 7,a7 ,international agreements and qualifying non-binding instruments that contain information that has been given a national security classification pursuant to ,executive ,order #acebf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to classified national security information7 or any predecessor or successor order1 or that contain any information that is otherwise exempt from public disclosure pursuant to ,united ,states law4 7,b7 ,international agreements and qualifying non-binding instruments that address military operations1 military exercises1 acquisition and cross servicing1 logistics support1 military personnel exchange or education programs1 or the provision of health care to military personnel on a reciprocal basis4 7,c7 ,international agreements and qualifying non-binding instruments that establish the terms of grant or other similar assistance1 including in-kind assistance1 financed with foreign assistance funds pursuant to the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 or the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afia et seq474 7,d7 ,international agreements and qualifying non-binding instruments1 such as project annexes and other similar instruments1 for which the principal function is to establish technical details for the implementation of a specific project undertaken pursuant to another agreement or qualifying non-binding instrument that has been published in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b74 7,e7 ,international agreements and qualifying non-binding instruments that have been separately published by a depositary or other similar administrative body1 except that the ,secretary shall make the information described in subparagraphs 7,a77iii7 and 7,b77iii7 of subsection 7a77#a71 relating to such agreements or qualifying non-binding instruments1 available to the public on the website of the ,department of ,state within the timeframes required by paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b74 7c7 ,for any international agreement or qualifying non-binding instrument for which an implementing agreement or arrangement1 or any document of similar purpose or function to the aforementioned regardless of the title of the document1 is not otherwise required to be submitted to the ,majority ,leader of the ,senate1 the ,minority ,leader of the ,senate1 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,minority ,leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the appropriate congressional committees under subparagraphs 7,a77ii7 or 7,b77ii7 of subsection 7a77#a71 not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives a written communication from the ,chair or ,ranking ,member of either of the appropriate congressional committees requesting the text of any such implementing agreements or arrangements1 whether binding or non-binding1 the ,secretary shall submit such implementing agreements or arrangements to the ,majority ,leader of the ,senate1 the ,minority ,leader of the ,senate1 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,minority ,leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the appropriate congressional committees4 7d7 ,any department or agency of the ,united ,states ,government that enters into any international agreement or qualifying non-binding instrument on behalf of itself or the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 provide to the ,secretary the text of each international agreement not later than #ae days after the date on which such agreement is signed or otherwise concluded2 7#b7 provide to the ,secretary the text of each qualifying non-binding instrument not later than #ae days after the date on which such instrument is concluded or otherwise becomes finalized2 7#c7 provide to the ,secretary a detailed description of the legal authority that provides authorization for each qualifying non-binding instrument to become operative not later than #ae days after such instrument is signed or otherwise becomes finalized2 and 7#d7 on an ongoing basis1 provide any implementing material to the ,secretary for transmittal to the ,majority ,leader of the ,senate1 the ,minority ,leader of the ,senate1 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,minority ,leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the appropriate congressional committees as needed to satisfy the requirements described in subsection 7c74 7e7 7#a7 ,each department or agency of the ,united ,states ,government that enters into any international agreement or qualifying non-binding instrument on behalf of itself or the ,united ,states shall designate a ,chief ,international ,agreements ,officer1 who shall-- 7,a7 be selected from among employees of such department or agency2 7,b7 serve concurrently as the ,chief ,international ,agreements ,officer2 and 7,c7 subject to the authority of the head of such department or agency1 have department- or agency-wide responsibility for efficient and appropriate compliance with this section4 7#b7 ,there shall be a ,chief ,international ,agreements ,officer who serves at the ,department of ,state with the title of ,international ,agreements ,compliance ,officer4 7f7 ,the substance of oral international agreements shall be reduced to writing for the purpose of meeting the requirements of subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7g7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 an international agreement may not be signed or otherwise concluded on behalf of the ,united ,states without prior consultation with the ,secretary4 ,such consultation may encompass a class of agreements rather than a particular agreement4 7h7 7#a7 ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this section1 and not less frequently than once every #c years thereafter during the #i-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an audit of the compliance of the ,secretary with the requirements of this section4 7#b7 ,in any instance in which a failure by the ,secretary to comply with such requirements is determined by the ,comptroller ,general to have been due to the failure or refusal of another agency to provide information or material to the ,department of ,state1 or the failure to do so in a timely manner1 the ,comptroller ,general shall engage such other agency to determine-- 7,a7 the cause and scope of such failure or refusal2 7,b7 the specific office or offices responsible for such failure or refusal2 and 7,c7 recommendations for measures to ensure compliance with statutory requirements4 7#c7 ,the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,majority ,leader of the ,senate1 the ,minority ,leader of the ,senate1 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,minority ,leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the appropriate congressional committees in writing the results of each audit required by paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,the ,comptroller ,general and the ,secretary shall make the results of each audit required by paragraph 7#a7 publicly available on the websites of the ,government ,accountability ,office and the ,department of ,state1 respectively4 7i7 ,the ,president shall1 through the ,secretary1 promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section4 7j7 ,it is the sense of ,congress that the executive branch should not prescribe or otherwise commit to or include specific legislative text in a treaty1 executive agreement1 or non-binding instrument unless ,congress has authorized such action4 7k7 ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term appropriate department or agency means the department or agency of the ,united ,states ,government that negotiates and enters into a qualifying non-binding instrument on behalf of itself or the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given that term in section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d774 7#d7 ,the term international agreement includes-- 7,a7 any treaty that requires the advice and consent of the ,senate1 pursuant to article ,,ii of the ,constitution of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 any other international agreement to which the ,united ,states is a party and that is not subject to the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#e7 ,the term qualifying non-binding instrument-- 7,a7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 means a non-binding instrument that-- 7i7 is or will be under negotiation1 is signed or otherwise becomes operative1 or is implemented with one or more foreign governments1 international organizations1 or foreign entities1 including non-state actors2 and 7ii7 7,i7 could reasonably be expected to have a significant impact on the foreign policy of the ,united ,states2 or 7,,ii7 is the subject of a written communication from the ,chair or ,ranking ,member of either of the appropriate congressional committees to the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 does not include any non-binding instrument that is signed or otherwise becomes operative or is implemented pursuant to the authorities relied upon by the ,department of ,defense1 the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states1 or any element of the intelligence community4 7#f7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,state4 7#g7 7,a7 ,the term text with respect to an international agreement or qualifying non-binding instrument includes-- 7i7 any annex1 appendix1 codicil1 side agreement1 side letter1 or any document of similar purpose or function to the aforementioned1 regardless of the title of the document1 that is entered into contemporaneously and in conjunction with the international agreement or qualifying non-binding instrument2 and 7ii7 any implementing agreement or arrangement1 or any document of similar purpose or function to the aforementioned regardless of the title of the document1 that is entered into contemporaneously and in conjunction with the international agreement or qualifying non-binding instrument4 7,b7 ,as used in subparagraph 7,a71 the term contemporaneously and in conjunction with-- 7i7 shall be construed liberally2 and 7ii7 may not be interpreted to require any action to have occurred simultaneously or on the same day4 7l7 ,nothing in this section may be construed-- 7#a7 to authorize the withholding from disclosure to the public of any record if such disclosure is required by law2 or 7#b7 to require the provision of any implementing agreement or arrangement1 or any document of similar purpose or function regardless of its title1 which was entered into by the ,department of ,defense1 the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states1 or any element of the intelligence community or any implementing material originating with the aforementioned agencies1 if such implementing agreement1 arrangement1 document1 or material was not required to be provided to the ,majority ,leader of the ,senate1 the ,minority ,leader of the ,senate1 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,minority ,leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 or the appropriate congressional committees prior to the date of the enactment of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #b of title #a1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aab;b and inserting the following3 #aab;b4 ,united ,states international agreements and non-binding instruments2 transparency provisions4 4 7#c7 ,technical and conforming amendment relating to authorities of the ,secretary of ,state ,section #cag7;h77#b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aie;c7h77#b77 is amended by striking ,section #aab;b7c7 and inserting ,section #aab;b7g74 7#d7 ,mechanism for reporting ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall establish a mechanism for personnel of the ,department of ,state who become aware or who have reason to believe that the requirements under section #aab;b of title #a1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by paragraph 7#a71 have not been fulfilled with respect to an international agreement or qualifying non-binding instrument 7as such terms are defined in such section7 to report such instances to the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,rules and regulations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president1 through the ,secretary of ,state1 shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out section #aab;b of title #a1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by paragraph 7#a74 7#f7 ,consultation and briefing requirement 7,a7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary of ,state shall consult with the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives on matters related to the implementation of this section and the amendments made by this section before and after the effective date described in subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and once every #ij days thereafter for #a year1 the ,secretary shall brief the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives regarding the status of efforts to implement this section and the amendments made by this section4 7#g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,state #a1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg for purposes of implementing the requirements of section #aab;b of title #a1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,section #aab;a of title #a1 ,united ,states ,code ,section #aab;a of title #a1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,copies of international agreements and qualifying non-binding instruments in the possession of the ,department of ,state1 but not published1 other than the agreements described in section #aab;b7b77#c77;,a71 shall be made available by the ,department of ,state upon request4 4 7c7 ,effective date of amendments ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #eidh4 ,ukraine ,invasion ,war ,crimes ,deterrence and ,accountability ,act 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,ukraine ,invasion ,war ,crimes ,deterrence and ,accountability ,act4 7b7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 in its premeditated1 unprovoked1 unjustified1 and unlawful full-scale invasion of ,ukraine that commenced on ,february #bd1 #bjbb1 the military of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation under the direction of ,president ,vladimir ,putin has committed war crimes that include but are not limited to-- 7,a7 the deliberate targeting of civilians and injuring or killing of noncombatants2 7,b7 the deliberate targeting and attacking of hospitals1 schools1 and other non-military buildings dedicated to religion1 art1 science1 or charitable purposes1 such as the bombing of a theater in ,mariupol that served as a shelter for noncombatants and had the word children written clearly in the ,russian language outside2 7,c7 the indiscriminate bombardment of undefended dwellings and buildings2 7,d7 the wanton destruction of property not justified by military necessity2 7,e7 unlawful civilian deportations2 7,f7 the taking of hostages2 and 7,g7 rape1 or sexual assault or abuse2 7#b7 the use of chemical weapons by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation in ,ukraine would constitute a war crime1 and engaging in any military preparations to use chemical weapons or to develop1 produce1 stockpile1 or retain chemical weapons is prohibited by the ,chemical ,weapons ,convention1 to which the ,russian ,federation is a signatory2 7#c7 ,vladimir ,putin has a long record of committing acts of aggression1 systematic abuses of human rights1 and acts that constitute war crimes or other atrocities both at home and abroad1 and the brutality and scale of these actions1 including in the ,russian ,federation republic of ,chechnya1 ,georgia1 ,syria1 and ,ukraine1 demonstrate the extent to which his regime is willing to flout international norms and values in the pursuit of its objectives2 7#d7 ,vladimir ,putin has previously sanctioned the use of chemical weapons at home and abroad1 including in the poisonings of ,russian spy turned double agent ,sergei ,skripal and his daughter ,yulia and leading ,russian opposition figure ,aleksey ,navalny1 and aided and abetted the use of chemical weapons by ,president ,bashar al-,assad in ,syria2 and 7#e7 in #bjad1 the ,government of the ,russian ,federation initiated its unprovoked war of aggression against ,ukraine which resulted in its illegal occupation of ,crimea1 the unrecognized declaration of independence by the so-called ,donetsk ,people's ,republic and ,luhansk ,people's ,republic by ,russia-backed proxies1 and numerous human rights violations and deaths of civilians in ,ukraine4 7c7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to collect1 analyze1 and preserve evidence and information related to war crimes and other atrocities committed during the full-scale ,russian invasion of ,ukraine that began on ,february #bd1 #bjbb1 for use in appropriate domestic1 foreign1 and international courts and tribunals prosecuting those responsible for such crimes consistent with applicable law1 including with the ,american ,service ,members' ,protection ,act of #bjjb 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gdba et seq472 7#b7 to help deter the commission of war crimes and other atrocities in ,ukraine by publicizing to the maximum possible extent1 including among ,russian and other foreign military commanders and troops in ,ukraine1 efforts to identify and prosecute those responsible for the commission of war crimes during the full-scale ,russian invasion of ,ukraine that began on ,february #bd1 #bjbb2 and 7#c7 to continue efforts to identify1 deter1 and pursue accountability for war crimes and other atrocities committed around the world and by other perpetrators1 and to leverage international cooperation and best practices in this regard with respect to the current situation in ,ukraine4 7d7 ,report on united states efforts ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report1 which may include a classified annex1 describing in detail the following3 7#a7 ,united ,states ,government efforts to collect1 analyze1 and preserve evidence and information related to war crimes and other atrocities committed during the full-scale ,russian invasion of ,ukraine since ,february #bd1 #bjbb1 including a description of-- 7,a7 the respective roles of various agencies1 departments1 and offices1 and the interagency mechanism established for the coordination of such efforts2 7,b7 the types of information and evidence that are being collected1 analyzed1 and preserved to help identify those responsible for the commission of war crimes or other atrocities during the full-scale ,russian invasion of ,ukraine in #bjbb2 and 7,c7 steps taken to coordinate with1 and support the work of1 allies1 partners1 international institutions and organizations1 and nongovernmental organizations in such efforts4 7#b7 ,media1 public diplomacy1 and information operations to make ,russian military commanders1 troops1 political leaders and the ,russian people aware of efforts to identify and prosecute those responsible for the commission of war crimes or other atrocities during the full-scale ,russian invasion of ,ukraine in #bjbb1 and of the types of acts that may be prosecutable4 7#c7 ,the process for a domestic1 foreign1 or international court or tribunal to request and obtain from the ,united ,states ,government information related to war crimes or other atrocities committed during the full-scale ,russian invasion of ,ukraine in #bjbb4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,atrocities ,the term atrocities has the meaning given that term in section #f7b7 of the ,elie ,wiesel ,genocide and ,atrocities ,prevention ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-dda2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef note74 7#c7 ,war crime ,the term war crime has the meaning given that term in section #bdda7;c7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eidi4 ,prohibition on certain semiconductor products and services 7a7 ,prohibition on use or procurement 7#a7 ,in general ,the head of an executive agency may not-- 7,a7 procure or obtain1 or extend or renew a contract to procure or obtain1 any electronic parts1 products1 or services that include covered semiconductor products or services2 or 7,b7 enter into a contract 7or extend or renew a contract7 with an entity to procure or obtain electronic parts or products that use any electronic parts or products that include covered semiconductor products or services4 7#b7 ,rule of construction 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in paragraph 7#a7 shall be construed-- 7i7 to require any covered semiconductor products or services resident in equipment1 systems1 or services as of the day before the applicable effective date specified in subsection 7c7 to be removed or replaced2 7ii7 to prohibit or limit the utilization of such covered semiconductor products or services throughout the lifecycle of such existing equipment2 7iii7 to require the recipient of a ,federal contract1 grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee to replace covered semiconductor products or services resident in equipment1 systems1 or services before the effective date specified in subsection 7c72 or 7iv7 to require the ,federal ,communications ,commission to designate covered semiconductor products or services to its ,covered ,communications ,equipment or ,services ,list maintained under section #b of the ,secured and ,trusted ,communications ,networks ,act of #bjai 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #afjc74 7,b7 ,contracting prohibition ,nothing in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be construed to cover products or services that include covered semiconductor products or services in a system that is not a critical system4 7b7 ,waiver authority 7#a7 ,secretary of ,defense ,the ,secretary of ,defense may provide a waiver on a date later than the effective date described in subsection 7c7 if the ,secretary determines the waiver is in the critical national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,director of ,national ,intelligence ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may provide a waiver on a date later than the effective date described in subsection 7c7 if the ,director determines the waiver is in the critical national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,secretary of ,commerce ,the ,secretary of ,commerce1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence or the ,secretary of ,defense1 may provide a waiver on a date later than the effective date described in subsection 7c7 if the ,secretary determines the waiver is in the critical national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,secretary of ,homeland ,security ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence or the ,secretary of ,defense1 may provide a waiver on a date later than the effective date described in subsection 7c7 if the ,secretary determines the waiver is in the critical national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,secretary of ,energy ,the ,secretary of ,energy1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence or the ,secretary of ,defense1 may provide a waiver on a date later than the effective date described in subsection 7c7 if the ,secretary determines the waiver is in the critical national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,executive agencies ,the head of an executive agency may waive1 for a renewable period of not more than two years per waiver1 the prohibitions under subsection 7a7 if-- 7,a7 the head of the agency1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 determines that no compliant product or service is available to be procured as1 and when1 needed at ,united ,states market prices or a price that is not considered prohibitively expensive2 and 7,b7 the head of the agency1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 determines that such waiver could not reasonably be expected to compromise the critical national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after granting a waiver under this subsection1 the head of the executive agency granting such waiver shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress and leadership a report with a notification of such waiver1 including a justification for the waiver4 7c7 ,effective dates and regulations 7#a7 ,effective date ,the prohibitions under subsection 7a7 shall take effect five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,regulations ,not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council shall prescribe regulations implementing the prohibitions under subsection 7a71 including a requirement for prime contractors to incorporate the substance of such prohibitions and applicable implementing contract clauses into contracts for the supply of electronic parts or products4 7d7 ,office of ,management and ,budget report and briefing ,not later than #bgj days after the effective date described in subsection 7c77#a71 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,national ,cyber ,director1 shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress and leadership a report and briefing on-- 7#a7 the implementation of the prohibitions under subsection 7a71 including any challenges in the implementation2 and 7#b7 the effectiveness and utility of the waiver authority under subsection 7b74 7e7 ,analysis1 assessment1 and strategy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the ,secretary of ,energy and1 to the greatest extent practicable1 leveraging relevant previous analyses and assessments1 shall-- 7#a7 conduct an analysis of semiconductor design and production capacity domestically and by allied or partner countries required to meet the needs of the ,federal ,government1 including analyses regarding-- 7,a7 semiconductors critical to national security1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,commerce1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in accordance with section #iijb7;a77#f77;,a77i7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc72 and 7,b7 semiconductors classified as legacy semiconductors pursuant to section #iijb7;a77#f77;,a77i7 of ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc72 7#b7 assess the risk posed by the presence of covered semiconductor products or services in ,federal systems2 7#c7 assess the risk posed by the presence of covered semiconductor products or services in the supply chains of ,federal contractors and subcontractors1 including for non-,federal systems2 7#d7 develop a strategy to-- 7,a7 improve the availability of domestic semiconductor design and production capacity required to meet the requirements of the ,federal ,government2 7,b7 support semiconductor product and service suppliers seeking to contract with domestic1 allied1 or partner semiconductor producers and to improve supply chain traceability1 including to meet the prohibitions under subsection 7a72 and 7,c7 either certify the feasibility of implementing such prohibitions or exercising waiver authorities under subsection 7b71 to ensure uninterrupted ,federal ,government access to required semiconductor products and services2 and 7#e7 provide the results of the analysis1 assessment1 and strategy developed under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 to the ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council4 7f7 ,governmentwide traceability and diversification initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 and in consultation with industry1 shall establish a microelectronics traceability and diversification initiative to coordinate analysis of and response to the ,federal ,government microelectronics supply chain vulnerabilities4 7#b7 ,elements ,the initiative established under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,sharing best practices1 refining microelectronics standards1 such as those established pursuant to section #bbd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib71 and developing recommendations to identify and mitigate1 through diversification efforts1 microelectronics supply chain concerns4 7,b7 ,developing an assessment framework to inform ,federal decisions on sourcing microelectronics1 considering-- 7i7 chain of custody and traceability1 including origin and location of design1 manufacturing1 distribution1 shipping1 and quantities2 7ii7 confidentiality1 including protection1 verification1 and validation of intellectual property included in microelectronics2 7iii7 integrity1 including-- 7,i7 security weaknesses and vulnerabilities that include potential supply chain attacks2 7,,ii7 risk analysis and consequence to system2 7,,iii7 risk of intentional or unintentional modification or tampering2 and 7,,iv7 risk of insider threats1 including integrity of people and processes involved in the design and manufacturing of microelectronics2 and 7iv7 availability1 including-- 7,i7 potential supply chain disruptions1 including due to natural disasters or geopolitical events2 7,,ii7 prioritization of parts designed and manufactured in the ,united ,states and in allied or partner countries to support and sustain the defense and technology industrial base2 7,,iii7 risk associated with sourcing parts from suppliers outside of the ,united ,states and allied and partner countries1 including long-term impacts on availability of microelectronics produced domestically or in allied or partner countries2 and 7,,iv7 obsolescence management and counterfeit avoidance and detection4 7,c7 ,developing a process for provenance and traceability from design to disposal of microelectronics components and intellectual property contained therein implementable across the ,federal acquisition system to improve reporting1 data analysis1 and tracking4 7,d7 ,developing and implementing policies and plans to support the following3 7i7 ,development of domestic design and manufacturing capabilities to replace covered semiconductor products or services4 7ii7 ,utilization of the assessment framework developed under subparagraph 7,b74 7iii7 ,implementation of the strategy required under subsection 7e77#d7 as applicable4 7iv7 ,identification of and integration with existing information reporting and data visualization systems in the ,federal ,government1 including modification to such systems to track the information4 7v7 ,a requirement to document microelectronics used in systems and subsystems1 including origin and location of design and manufacturing1 technologies used1 and quantities procured4 7vi7 ,elimination from ,federal ,government supply chains of microelectronics from entities included on the ,consolidated ,screening ,list maintained by the ,international ,trade ,administration of the ,department of ,commerce4 7#c7 ,coordination required ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall coordinate1 as necessary1 with the following entities3 7,a7 ,the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council ,subcommittee on ,microelectronics ,leadership4 7,b7 ,the ,department of ,commerce semiconductor industrial advisory committee established under subsection #iijf7;b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc74 7,c7 ,the ,white ,house ,coordinator for ,,chips ,implementation4 7,d7 ,the ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council 7,,fasc74 7,e7 ,the ,government-,industry ,working ,group on ,microelectronics4 7,f7 ,the ,joint ,defense ,manufacturing ,technology ,panel 7,,jdmtp74 7,g7 ,standards development organizations4 7g7 ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the ,secretary of ,energy1 and after engagement with the private sector and other nongovernmental stakeholders in accordance with section #acbc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall-- 7#a7 issue recommendations to mitigate supply chain risks relevant to ,federal ,government acquisition of semiconductor products and services1 considering-- 7,a7 the analysis1 assessment1 and strategy developed under subsection 7e7 and any related updates2 7,b7 the standards provided under section #bbd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib71 including any tiers of trust1 levels of security1 or risk-based approaches established under such section2 7,c7 the extent to which such recommendations would enhance the security of critical systems2 7,d7 the extent to which such recommendations would impact ,federal access to commercial technologies2 and 7,e7 any risks to the ,federal ,government from contracting with microelectronics suppliers that include covered semiconductor products or services in non-,federal supply chains2 and 7#b7 make recommendations to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council and the heads of executive agencies for any needed regulations to mitigate supply chain risks4 7h7 ,applicability and responsibilities of covered entities and contractors ,the regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection 7c77#b7 shall-- 7#a7 provide that contractors who supply a ,federal agency with electronic parts or products are responsible for-- 7,a7 certifying to the non-use of covered semiconductor products or services in such parts or products2 7,b7 detecting and avoiding the use or inclusion of such covered semiconductor products or services in such parts or products2 and 7,c7 any rework or corrective action that may be required to remedy the use or inclusion of such covered semiconductor products or services in such parts or products2 7#b7 require covered entities to disclose to direct customers the inclusion of a covered semiconductor product or service in electronic parts1 products1 or services included in electronic parts1 products1 or services subject to the contracting prohibition under subsection 7a7 as to whether such supplied parts1 products1 or services include covered semiconductors products or services2 7#c7 provide that a covered entity that fails to disclose the inclusion to direct customers of a covered semiconductor product or service in electronic parts1 products1 or services procured or obtained by an executive agency in contravention of subsection 7a7 shall be responsible for any rework or corrective action that may be required to remedy the use or inclusion of such covered semiconductor product or service2 7#d7 provide that the costs of covered semiconductor products or services1 suspect semiconductor products1 and any rework or corrective action that may be required to remedy the use or inclusion of such products are not allowable costs for ,federal contracts2 7#e7 provide that-- 7,a7 any covered entity or ,federal contractor or subcontractor who becomes aware1 or has reason to suspect1 that any end item1 component1 or part of a critical system purchased by the ,federal ,government1 or purchased by a ,federal contractor or subcontractor for delivery to the ,federal ,government for any critical system1 that contains covered semiconductor products or services shall notify appropriate ,federal authorities in writing within #fj days2 and 7,b7 the ,federal authorities shall report such information to the appropriate committees of ,congress and leadership within #abj days2 7#f7 provide that ,federal bidders and contractors-- 7,a7 may reasonably rely on the certifications of compliance from covered entities and subcontractors who supply electronic parts1 products1 or services when providing proposals to the ,federal ,government2 and 7,b7 are not required to conduct independent third party audits or other formal reviews related to such certifications2 7#g7 provide that a ,federal contractor or subcontractor that provides a notification under paragraph 7#e7 that does not regard electronic parts or products manufactured or assembled by such ,federal contractor or subcontractor shall not be subject to civil liability nor determined to not be a presently responsible contractor on the basis of such notification2 and 7#h7 provide that a ,federal contractor or subcontractor that provides a notification under paragraph 7#e7 that regards electronic parts or products manufactured or assembled by such ,federal contractor or subcontractor shall not be subject to civil liability nor determined to not be a presently responsible contractor on the basis of such notification if the ,federal contractor or subcontractor makes a comprehensive and documentable effort to identify and remove covered semiconductor products or services from the ,federal supply4 7i7 ,reports 7#a7 ,secretary of ,commerce ,not later than #fj days after completing the assessment required under subsection 7e71 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress and leadership-- 7,a7 a report of the findings and recommendations of the analyses1 assessment1 and strategy developed under such subsection2 and 7,b7 a report on development of the microelectronics traceability and diversification initiative under subsection 7f77#a74 7#b7 ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for ten years1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council shall include in the annual report submitted under section #acbe of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 a description of-- 7,a7 the development of recommendations under subsection 7g71 including the considerations described in paragraph 7#a7 of such subsection2 and 7,b7 as applicable1 the impact of any recommendations or regulations implemented4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress and leadership ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress and leadership means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the majority and minority leaders of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,speaker1 the majority leader1 and the minority leader of the of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means an entity that-- 7,a7 develops1 domestically or abroad1 a design of a semiconductor that is the direct product of ,united ,states origin technology or software2 and 7,b7 purchases covered semiconductor products or services from an entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,covered semiconductor product or services ,the term covered semiconductor product or services means any of the following3 7,a7 ,a semiconductor1 a semiconductor product1 a product that incorporates a semiconductor product1 or a service that utilizes such a product1 that is designed1 produced or provided by1 ,semiconductor ,manufacturing ,international ,corporation 7,,smic7 7or any subsidiary1 affiliate1 or successor of such entity74 7,b7 ,a semiconductor1 a semiconductor product1 a product that incorporates a semiconductor product1 or a service that utilizes such a product1 that is designed1 produced1 or provided by ,chang,xin ,memory ,technologies 7,,cxmt7 or ,yangtze ,memory ,technologies ,corp 7,,ymtc7 7or any subsidiary1 affiliate1 or successor of such entities74 7,c7 ,a semiconductor1 semiconductor product1 or semiconductor service produced or provided by an entity that the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of ,commerce1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,intelligence or the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 determines to be an entity owned or controlled by1 or otherwise connected to1 the government of a foreign country of concern1 provided that the determination with respect to such entity is published in the ,federal ,register4 7#d7 ,critical system ,the term critical system-- 7,a7 has the meaning given the term national security system in section #aaajc7;a77#a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 shall include additional systems identified by the ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council2 7,c7 shall include additional systems identified by the ,department of ,defense1 consistent with guidance provided under section #bbd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib72 and 7,d7 shall not include a system to be used for routine administrative and business applications 7including payroll1 finance1 logistics1 and personnel management applications74 7#e7 ,foreign country of concern ,the term foreign country of concern has the meaning given the term in paragraph 7#g7 of section #iija of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea71 as added by section #ajc7;a77#d7 of the ,,chips ,act of #bjbb 7division ,a of ,public ,law #aag-afg74 7k7 ,extension of ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,supply ,chain ,act of #bjah 7#a7 ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ac of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code ,section #acbh of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of the ,federal ,acquisition ,supply ,chain ,security ,act of #bjah and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcc4 7#b7 ,section #dgac of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code ,section #dgac7;j7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of the ,federal ,acquisition ,supply ,chain ,security ,act of #bjah and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcc4 7l7 ,authorization of ,appropriations for ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjcc for the ,office of ,management and ,budget to support the activities of the ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council4 7#b7 ,transfer authority ,the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget may transfer funds authorized to be appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 to other ,federal agencies for the performance of work for which the funds were authorized4 ,f ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc #fjja4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this division is as follows3 ,division ,f--,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc ,sec4 #fjja4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #fjjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #fjjc4 ,explanatory statement4 ,title ,,lxi--,intelligence activities ,sec4 #faja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #fajb4 ,classified ,schedule of ,authorizations4 ,sec4 #fajc4 ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account4 ,sec4 #fajd4 ,restriction on conduct of intelligence activities4 ,sec4 #faje4 ,increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by law4 ,title ,,lxii--,central ,intelligence ,agency retirement and disability system ,sec4 #fbja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,title ,,lxiii--,general intelligence community matters ,sec4 #fcja4 ,modification of requirements for certain employment activities by former intelligence officers and employees4 ,sec4 #fcjb4 ,counterintelligence and national security protections for intelligence community grant funding4 ,sec4 #fcjc4 ,extension of ,central ,intelligence ,agency law enforcement jurisdiction to facilities of ,office of ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 ,sec4 #fcjd4 ,annual reports on status of recommendations of ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states for the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 ,sec4 #fcje4 ,timely submission of classified intelligence budget justification materials4 ,sec4 #fcjf4 ,copyright protection for civilian faculty of the ,national ,intelligence ,university4 ,sec4 #fcjg4 ,modifications to ,foreign ,malign ,influence ,response ,center4 ,sec4 #fcjh4 ,requirement to offer cyber protection support for personnel of intelligence community in positions highly vulnerable to cyber attack4 ,sec4 #fcji4 ,enforcement of cybersecurity requirements for national security systems4 ,sec4 #fcaj4 ,review and briefing on intelligence community activities under ,executive ,order #abccc4 ,sec4 #fcaa4 ,assessing intelligence community open-source support for export controls and foreign investment screening4 ,sec4 #fcab4 ,annual training requirement and report regarding analytic standards4 ,sec4 #fcac4 ,review of ,joint ,intelligence ,community ,council4 ,sec4 #fcad4 ,required policy for minimum insider threat standards4 ,sec4 #fcae4 ,unfunded priorities of the intelligence community4 ,sec4 #fcaf4 ,submission of covered documents and classified annexes4 ,sec4 #fcag4 ,improvements to program on recruitment and training4 ,sec4 #fcah4 ,measures to mitigate counterintelligence threats from proliferation and use of foreign commercial spyware4 ,sec4 #fcai4 ,personnel vetting performance measures4 ,sec4 #fcbj4 ,proactive cybersecurity4 ,title ,,lxiv--,matters relating to elements of the intelligence community ,subtitle ,a--,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence ,sec4 #fdja4 ,modifications to responsibilities and authorities of ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 ,sec4 #fdjb4 ,annual submission to ,congress of ,national ,intelligence ,priorities ,framework4 ,sec4 #fdjc4 ,disposition of records of ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 ,subtitle ,b--,central ,intelligence ,agency ,sec4 #fdaa4 ,clarification regarding protection of ,central ,intelligence ,agency functions4 ,sec4 #fdab4 ,expansion of reporting requirements relating to authority to pay personnel of ,central ,intelligence ,agency for certain injuries to the brain4 ,sec4 #fdac4 ,historical ,advisory ,panel of ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 ,sec4 #fdad4 ,authority of ,central ,intelligence ,agency to provide protection for certain personnel4 ,sec4 #fdae4 ,notification of use of certain expenditure authorities4 ,sec4 #fdaf4 ,office supporting ,central ,intelligence ,agency workforce wellbeing4 ,subtitle ,c--,elements of the ,defense ,intelligence ,enterprise ,sec4 #fdba4 ,inclusion of ,space ,force as element of intelligence community4 ,sec4 #fdbb4 ,oversight of ,defense ,intelligence ,agency culture4 ,subtitle ,d--,other elements ,sec4 #fdca4 ,modification of advisory board in ,national ,reconnaissance ,office4 ,sec4 #fdcb4 ,establishment of advisory board for ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency4 ,sec4 #fdcc4 ,elevation of the commercial and business operations office of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency4 ,sec4 #fdce4 ,study on personnel under ,strategic ,intelligence ,partnership ,program4 ,sec4 #fdcf4 ,briefing on coordination between intelligence community and ,bureau of ,industry and ,security4 ,title ,,lxv--,matters relating to foreign countries ,subtitle ,a--,intelligence matters relating to the ,people's ,republic of ,china ,sec4 #feja4 ,report on wealth and corrupt activities of the leadership of the ,chinese ,communist ,party4 ,sec4 #fejb4 ,identification and threat assessment of companies with investments by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #fejc4 ,intelligence community working group for monitoring the economic and technological capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #fejd4 ,annual report on concentrated reeducation camps in the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #feje4 ,assessments of production of semiconductors by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,subtitle ,b--,miscellaneous authorities1 requirements1 and limitations ,sec4 #feaa4 ,notice of deployment or transfer of containerized missile systems by ,russia1 ,china1 or ,iran4 ,sec4 #feab4 ,intelligence community coordinator for ,russian atrocities accountability4 ,sec4 #feac4 ,lead intelligence community coordinator for countering and neutralizing proliferation of ,iran-origin unmanned aircraft systems4 ,sec4 #fead4 ,collaboration between intelligence community and ,department of ,commerce to counter foreign commercial threats4 ,sec4 #feae4 ,intelligence assessment on foreign weaponization of advertisement technology data4 ,sec4 #feaf4 ,intelligence community assessment regarding ,russian gray zone assets4 ,subtitle ,c--,reports and other matters ,sec4 #feba4 ,report on assessing will to fight4 ,sec4 #febb4 ,report on threat from hypersonic weapons4 ,sec4 #febc4 ,report on ordnance of ,russia and ,china4 ,sec4 #febd4 ,report on activities of ,china and ,russia targeting ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean4 ,sec4 #febe4 ,report on support provided by ,china to ,russia4 ,sec4 #febf4 ,report on global ,,ccp financing of port infrastructure4 ,sec4 #febg4 ,sense of ,congress on provision of support by intelligence community for atrocity prevention and accountability4 ,title ,,lxvi--,intelligence community workforce matters ,sec4 #ffja4 ,improving onboarding of personnel in intelligence community4 ,sec4 #ffjb4 ,report on legislative action required to implement ,trusted ,workforce #b4j initiative4 ,sec4 #ffjc4 ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community assessment of administration of polygraphs in intelligence community4 ,sec4 #ffjd4 ,timeliness in the administration of polygraphs4 ,sec4 #ffje4 ,policy on submittal of applications for access to classified information for certain personnel4 ,sec4 #ffjf4 ,technical correction regarding ,federal policy on sharing of covered insider threat information4 ,sec4 #ffjg4 ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community report on use of space certified as sensitive compartmented information facilities4 ,sec4 #ffjh4 ,improving prohibition of certain personnel practices in intelligence community with respect to contractor employees4 ,sec4 #ffji4 ,definitions regarding whistleblower complaints and information of urgent concern received by inspectors general of the intelligence community4 ,title ,,lxvii--,matters relating to emerging technologies ,subtitle ,a--,general matters ,sec4 #fgja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #fgjb4 ,additional responsibilities of ,director of ,national ,intelligence for artificial intelligence policies1 standards1 and guidance for the intelligence community4 ,sec4 #fgjc4 ,director of ,science and ,technology4 ,sec4 #fgjd4 ,intelligence ,community ,chief ,data ,officer4 ,subtitle ,b--,improvements relating to procurement ,sec4 #fgaa4 ,additional transaction authority4 ,sec4 #fgab4 ,implementation plan and advisability study for offices of commercial integration4 ,sec4 #fgac4 ,pilot program on designated emerging technology transition projects4 ,sec4 #fgad4 ,harmonization of authorizations to operate4 ,sec4 #fgae4 ,plan to expand sensitive compartmented information facility access by certain contractors2 reports on expansion of security clearances for certain contractors4 ,sec4 #fgaf4 ,compliance by intelligence community with requirements of ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation relating to commercially available off-the-shelf items and commercial services4 ,sec4 #fgag4 ,policy on required user adoption metrics in certain contracts for artificial intelligence and emerging technology software products4 ,sec4 #fgah4 ,certification relating to information technology and software systems4 ,subtitle ,c--,reports ,sec4 #fgba4 ,reports on integration of artificial intelligence within intelligence community4 ,sec4 #fgbb4 ,report on potential benefits of establishment of ,,icwerx4 ,sec4 #fgbc4 ,requirements and report on workforce needs of intelligence community relating to science1 technology1 engineering1 and math1 and related areas4 ,subtitle ,d--,talent1 education1 and training ,sec4 #fgca4 ,report on establishment of technology acquisition cadre4 ,sec4 #fgcb4 ,emerging technology education and training4 ,subtitle ,e--,other matters ,sec4 #fgda4 ,improvements to use of commercial software products4 ,sec4 #fgdb4 ,code-free artificial intelligence enablement tools policy4 ,title ,,lxviii--,other matters ,sec4 #fhja4 ,improvements relating to continuity of ,privacy and ,civil ,liberties ,oversight ,board membership4 ,sec4 #fhjb4 ,modification of requirement for office to address unidentified anomalous phenomena4 ,sec4 #fhjc4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states audits and briefings on unidentified anomalous phenomena historical record report4 ,sec4 #fhjd4 ,report on precursor chemicals used in the production of synthetic opioids4 ,sec4 #fhje4 ,assessment and report on mass migration in the ,western ,hemisphere4 ,sec4 #fhjf4 ,report on international norms1 rules1 and principles applicable in space4 ,sec4 #fhjg4 ,assessments of the effects of sanctions imposed with respect to the ,russian ,federation's invasion of ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #fhjh4 ,assessment of impact of ,russia's invasion of ,ukraine on food security4 ,sec4 #fhji4 ,pilot program for ,director of ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation to undertake an effort to identify ,international ,mobile ,subscriber ,identity-catchers4 ,sec4 #fhaj4 ,department of ,state ,bureau of ,intelligence and ,research assessment of anomalous health incidents4 ,sec4 #fhaa4 ,repeal and modification of certain reporting and briefing requirements4 ,sec4 #fhab4 ,increased intelligence-related engineering1 research1 and development capabilities of minority institutions4 ,sec4 #fhac4 ,reports on personnel vetting processes and progress under ,trusted ,workforce #b4j initiative4 ,sec4 #fhad4 ,reports relating to programs of record of ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency4 ,sec4 #fhae4 ,plan regarding ,social ,media ,data and ,threat ,analysis ,center4 ,sec4 #fhaf4 ,report on use of publicly available social media information in personnel vetting determinations4 ,sec4 #fhag4 ,report on strengthening workforce diversity planning and oversight4 ,sec4 #fhah4 ,report on transition of ,national ,reconnaissance ,office to digital engineering environment4 ,sec4 #fhai4 ,briefing on ,department of ,homeland ,security intelligence activities4 ,sec4 #fhbj4 ,report on declassification efforts of ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 ,sec4 #fhba4 ,report on ,national ,space ,intelligence ,center4 ,sec4 #fhbb4 ,report on implementation of ,executive ,order #aceef1 regarding controlled unclassified information4 ,sec4 #fhbc4 ,national ,museum of ,intelligence and ,special ,operations4 ,sec4 #fhbd4 ,technical corrections4 #fjjb4 ,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 such section4 #fjjc4 ,explanatory statement ,the explanatory statement regarding this division1 printed in the ,house section of the ,congressional ,record by the ,chairman of the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives and in the ,senate section of the ,congressional ,record by the ,chairman of the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 shall have the same effect with respect to the implementation of this division as if it were a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference4 ,,lxi ,intelligence activities #faja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbc for the conduct of the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the ,federal ,government4 #fajb4 ,classified ,schedule of ,authorizations 7a7 ,specifications of amounts ,the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section #faja for the conduct of the intelligence activities of the ,federal ,government 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 branch of the ,federal ,government4 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 #fajc4 ,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 #bjbc the sum of #ffd1dde1jjj4 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 #bjbc such additional amounts as are specified in the classified ,schedule of ,authorizations referred to in section #fajb7;a74 #fajd4 ,restriction on conduct of intelligence activities ,the authorization of appropriations by this division 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 #faje4 ,increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by law ,appropriations authorized by this division 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 ,,lxii ,central ,intelligence ,agency retirement and disability system #fbja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement and ,disability ,fund #ead1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 ,,lxiii ,general intelligence community matters #fcja4 ,modification of requirements for certain employment activities by former intelligence officers and employees 7a7 ,in general ,subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #cjd of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjgc;a7 are amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,post-employment restrictions 7#a7 ,covered post-service position 7,a7 ,permanent restriction ,except as provided by paragraph 7#b77;,a77i71 an employee of an element of the intelligence community who occupies a covered intelligence position may not occupy a covered post-service position for a designated prohibited foreign country following the date on which the employee ceases to occupy a covered intelligence position4 7,b7 ,temporary restriction ,except as provided by paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii71 an employee of an element of the intelligence community who occupies a covered intelligence position may not occupy a covered post-service position during the #cj-month period following the date on which the employee ceases to occupy a covered intelligence position4 7#b7 ,waiver 7,a7 ,authority to grant temporary waiver 7i7 ,waivers of permanent restriction ,on a case-by-case basis1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may temporarily waive the restriction in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 with respect to an employee or former employee who is subject to that restriction only after-- 7,i7 the employee or former employee submits to the ,director a written application for such waiver in such form and manner as the ,director determines appropriate2 7,,ii7 the ,director determines that not granting such waiver would result in a grave detrimental impact to current or future intelligence operations of the ,united ,states2 and 7,,iii7 the ,director provides the congressional intelligence committees with a detailed justification stating why not granting such waiver would result in a grave detrimental impact to current or future intelligence operations of the ,united ,states4 7ii7 ,waivers of temporary restriction ,on a case-by-case basis1 the ,director may temporarily waive the restriction in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 with respect to an employee or former employee who is subject to that restriction only after-- 7,i7 the employee or former employee submits to the ,director a written application for such waiver in such form and manner as the ,director determines appropriate2 and 7,,ii7 the ,director determines that such waiver is necessary to advance the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,period of waiver ,a waiver issued under subparagraph 7,a7 shall apply for a period not exceeding #e years4 ,the ,director may renew such a waiver4 7,c7 ,revocation ,the ,director may revoke a waiver issued under subparagraph 7,a7 to an employee or former employee1 effective on the date that is #fj days after the date on which the ,director provides the employee or former employee written notice of such revocation4 7,d7 ,tolling ,the #cj-month restriction in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be tolled for an employee or former employee during the period beginning on the date on which a waiver is issued under subparagraph 7,a7 and ending on the date on which the waiver expires or on the effective date of a revocation under subparagraph 7,c71 as the case may be4 7,e7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,director issues a waiver under subparagraph 7,a7 or a revocation of a waiver under subparagraph 7,c71 the ,director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees written notification of the waiver or revocation1 as the case may be4 ,such notification shall include the following3 7i7 ,with respect to a waiver issued to an employee or former employee-- 7,i7 the details of the application1 including the covered intelligence position held or formerly held by the employee or former employee2 7,,ii7 the nature of the activities of the employee or former employee after ceasing to occupy a covered intelligence position2 7,,iii7 a description of the national security interests that will be advanced by reason of issuing such waiver2 and 7,,iv7 the specific reasons why the ,director determines that issuing such waiver will advance such interests4 7ii7 ,with respect to a revocation of a waiver issued to an employee or former employee-- 7,i7 the details of the waiver1 including any renewals of such waiver1 and the dates of such waiver and renewals2 and 7,,ii7 the specific reasons why the ,director determined that such revocation is warranted4 7b7 ,covered post-service employment reporting 7#a7 ,requirement ,during the period described in paragraph 7#b71 an employee who ceases to occupy a covered intelligence position shall-- 7,a7 report covered post-service employment to the head of the element of the intelligence community that employed such employee in such covered intelligence position upon accepting such covered post-service employment2 and 7,b7 annually 7or more frequently if the head of such element considers it appropriate7 report covered post-service employment to the head of such element4 7#b7 ,period described ,the period described in this paragraph is the period beginning on the date on which an employee ceases to occupy a covered intelligence position4 7#c7 ,regulations ,the head of each element of the intelligence community shall issue regulations requiring1 as a condition of employment1 each employee of such element occupying a covered intelligence position to sign a written agreement requiring the regular reporting of covered post-service employment to the head of such element pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,definition of designated prohibited foreign country ,subsection 7g7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#g71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,designated prohibited foreign country ,the term designated prohibited foreign country means the following3 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 ,the ,republic of ,cuba4 7,f7 ,the ,syrian ,arab ,republic4 4 7c7 ,additional written notice 7#a7 ,in general ,subsection 7d7 of such section is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,written notice about restrictions ,the head of each element of the intelligence community shall provide written notice of the restrictions under subsection 7a7 to any person who may be subject to such restrictions on or after the date of enactment of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc-- 7,a7 when the head of the element determines that such person may become subject to such covered intelligence position restrictions2 and 7,b7 before the person ceases to occupy a covered intelligence position4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection is amended in the paragraph heading by adding about reporting requirements after ,written notice4 7d7 ,revised regulations 7#a7 ,definition of covered intelligence position ,in this subsection1 the term covered intelligence position has the meaning given such term by such section #cjd4 7#b7 ,submission ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the head of each element of the intelligence community shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees new or updated regulations issued to carry out such section #cjd1 as amended by subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c7 of this section4 7#c7 ,requirements ,the regulations issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 include provisions that advise personnel of the intelligence community of the appropriate manner in which such personnel may opt out of positions that-- 7i7 have been designated as covered intelligence positions before the effective date established in subsection 7e7 of this section2 or 7ii7 may be designated as covered intelligence provisions before such designation becomes final2 and 7,b7 establish a period of not fewer than #cj days and not more than #fj days after receipt of the written notice required under paragraph 7#c7 of subsection 7d7 of such section #cjd1 as added by subsection 7c77#a7 of this section1 within which such personnel may opt out of a covered intelligence position and the accompanying obligations imposed by subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 of such section #cjd1 as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section4 7#d7 ,certification ,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-- 7,a7 a written certification for each head of an element of the intelligence community who has issued new or updated regulations pursuant to paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 for each head of an element of the intelligence community who has not issued such new or updated regulations1 an explanation for the failure to issue such new or updated regulations4 7e7 ,effective date of permanent restrictions ,subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 of such section #cjd1 as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section1 shall apply only to persons who occupy a covered intelligence position on or after the date that is #de days after the date on which new or updated regulations are issued under subsection 7d77#b7 of this section4 7f7 ,repeal ,section #djb of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiig 7,public ,law #ajd-bic7 is hereby repealed4 #fcjb4 ,counterintelligence and national security protections for intelligence community grant funding 7a7 ,in general ,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 following3 #aba4 ,counterintelligence and national security protections for intelligence community grant funding 7a7 ,disclosure as condition for receipt of grant ,the head of an element of the intelligence community may not award a grant to a person or entity unless the person or entity has certified to the head of the element that the person or entity has disclosed to the head of the element any material financial or material in-kind support that the person or entity knows1 or should have known1 derives from the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,russian ,federation1 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea1 or the ,republic of ,cuba1 during the #e-year period ending on the date of the person or entity's application for the grant4 7b7 ,process for review of grant applicants prior to award 7#a7 ,in general ,the head of an element of the intelligence community may not award a grant to a person or entity who submitted a certification under subsection 7a7 until such certification is received by the head of an element of the intelligence community and submitted to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence pursuant to the process set forth in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,process 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with such heads of elements of the intelligence community as the ,director considers appropriate1 shall establish a process to review the awarding of a grant to an applicant who submitted a certification under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,elements ,the process established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,the immediate transmission of a copy of each applicant's certification made under subsection 7a7 to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7ii7 ,the review of the certification and any accompanying disclosures submitted under subsection 7a7 as soon as practicable4 7iii7 ,authorization for the heads of the elements of the intelligence community to take such actions as may be necessary1 including denial or revocation of a grant1 to ensure a grant does not pose an unacceptable risk of-- 7,i7 misappropriation of ,united ,states intellectual property1 research and development1 and innovation efforts2 or 7,,ii7 other counterintelligence threats4 7c7 ,annual report required ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc and not less frequently than once each year thereafter1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees an annual report identifying the following for the #a-year period covered by the report3 7#a7 ,the number of applications for grants received by each element of the intelligence community4 7#b7 ,the number of such applications that were reviewed using the process established under subsection 7b77#b71 disaggregated by element of the intelligence community4 7#c7 ,the number of such applications that were denied and the number of grants that were revoked1 pursuant to the process established under subsection 7b77#b71 disaggregated by element of the intelligence community4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #aba of such ,act1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall apply only with respect to grants awarded by an element of the intelligence community after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents preceding section #b of such ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #abj the following3 ,sec4 #aba4 ,counterintelligence and national security protections for intelligence community grant funding4 4 #fcjc4 ,extension of ,central ,intelligence ,agency law enforcement jurisdiction to facilities of ,office of ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7a7 ,in general ,section #ae7;a7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceae7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 within an installation owned1 or contracted to be occupied for a period of one year or longer1 by the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 and 2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,e71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or 7,d7 after in subparagraph 7,c72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking or 7,d7 and inserting or 7,e72 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,c7 and inserting in subparagraph 7,a71 7,c71 or 7,d74 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #e7;a77#d7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cejf7;a77#d77 is amended by inserting and ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence after protection of ,agency4 #fcjd4 ,annual reports on status of recommendations of ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states for the ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7a7 ,definition of open recommendations ,in this section1 the term open recommendations refers to recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states that the ,comptroller ,general has not yet designated as closed4 7b7 ,annual lists by ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 and each ,september #cj thereafter through #bjbh1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence a list of all open recommendations made to the ,director1 disaggregated by report number and recommendation number4 7c7 ,annual reports by ,director of ,national ,intelligence ,not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,director receives a list under subsection 7b71 the ,director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the actions taken by the ,director and actions the ,director intends to take1 alone or in coordination with the heads of other ,federal agencies1 in response to each open recommendation identified in the list1 including open recommendations the ,director determines are closed and recommendations the ,director determines do not require further action1 as well as the basis for such determinations4 #fcje4 ,timely submission of classified intelligence budget justification materials ,title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #ejf;,i the following new section 7and conforming the table of contents at the beginning of such ,act accordingly73 #ejf;,j4 ,classified intelligence budget justification materials 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,budget ,the term budget has the meaning given the term budget of the ,president in section #ejf;,a4 7#b7 ,classified intelligence budget justification materials ,the term classified intelligence budget justification materials means1 with respect to a fiscal year1 the materials submitted to ,congress by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence in support of the budget for that fiscal year that are classified or otherwise protected from public disclosure4 7b7 ,timely submission ,not later than #e days after the date on which the ,president submits to ,congress the budget for each fiscal year pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees the classified intelligence budget justification materials for the element for that budget4 4 #fcjf4 ,copyright protection for civilian faculty of the ,national ,intelligence ,university ,section #aje of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating the second subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,use by ,federal ,government 7#a7 ,secretary of ,defense authority ,with respect to a covered author who produces a covered work in the course of employment at a covered institution described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,l7 of subsection 7d77#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense may direct the covered author to provide the ,federal ,government with an irrevocable1 royalty-free1 worldwide1 nonexclusive license to reproduce1 distribute1 perform1 or display such covered work for purposes of the ,united ,states ,government4 7#b7 ,director of ,national ,intelligence authority ,with respect to a covered author who produces a covered work in the course of employment at the covered institution described in subsection 7d77#b77,m71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may direct the covered author 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 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7d71 as so redesignated1 by adding at the end the following3 7,m7 ,national ,intelligence ,university4 4 #fcjg4 ,modifications to ,foreign ,malign ,influence ,response ,center 7a7 ,renaming 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aai;,c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjei7 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,response2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,response4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in the matter preceding section #b of such ,act is amended by striking the item relating to section #aai;,c and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #aai;,c4 ,foreign ,malign ,influence ,center4 4 7#c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ehi;,e7d77#b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja note prec47 is amended by striking ,response4 7#d7 ,reference ,any reference in law1 regulation1 map1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the ,foreign ,malign ,influence ,response ,center shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,foreign ,malign ,influence ,center4 7b7 ,director of ,national ,intelligence authority to terminate ,section #aai;,c of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjei7 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,termination ,after ,december #ca1 #bjbh1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may terminate the ,center1 but only if the ,director of ,national ,intelligence submits to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a determination that the termination of the ,center is appropriate1 which includes-- 7#a7 a detailed description that other offices or entities within the intelligence community-- 7,a7 have the capabilities to perform the functions of the ,center2 and 7,b7 will exercise the functions of the ,center upon the termination of the ,center2 and 7#b7 a detailed description of-- 7,a7 the actions the ,director of ,national ,intelligence will take to conduct an orderly wind-down of the activities of the ,center2 and 7,b7 the proposed timeline for such actions4 4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,definition of appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report assessing the continued need for operating the ,foreign ,malign ,influence ,center4 #fcjh4 ,requirement to offer cyber protection support for personnel of intelligence community in positions highly vulnerable to cyber attack 7a7 ,in general ,section #fcjh7;b7 of the ,damon ,paul ,nelson and ,matthew ,young ,pollard ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cccd;d7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking may provide and inserting shall offer2 7,b7 by inserting and shall provide such support to any such personnel who request before the period at the end2 and 7#b7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,authority and inserting ,requirement4 7b7 ,plan ,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 ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives an implementation plan for providing the support described section #fcjh7;b7 of the ,damon ,paul ,nelson and ,matthew ,young ,pollard ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cccd;d7b771 as amended by subsection 7a71 including a description of the training and resources needed to implement the support and the methodology for determining the personnel described in paragraph 7#b7 of such section4 #fcji4 ,enforcement of cybersecurity requirements for national security systems 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,cybersecurity requirements for national security systems ,the term cybersecurity requirements for national security systems means the minimum cybersecurity requirements established by the ,national ,manager1 consistent with the direction of the ,president and in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 that applies to all national security systems operated by1 on the behalf of1 or administered by the head of an element of the intelligence community4 7#b7 ,national ,manager ,the term ,national ,manager means the ,national ,manager for ,national ,security ,systems designated by the ,president4 7#c7 ,national security systems ,the term national security systems includes-- 7,a7 national security systems 7as defined in section #ceeb7;b7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,b7 information systems described in paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 of section #ceec7;e7 of such title4 7b7 ,implementation deadline ,the cybersecurity requirements for national security systems shall include appropriate deadlines by which all elements of the intelligence community shall have fully implemented the requirements4 7c7 ,reevaluation and updates ,not less frequently than once every #b years1 the ,national ,manager shall reevaluate and update the cybersecurity requirements for national security systems4 7d7 ,resources ,each head of an element of the intelligence community that owns or operates a national security system shall update plans of the element to prioritize resources in such a manner as to fully implement the cybersecurity requirements for national security systems by the deadline established pursuant to subsection 7b7 for the next #aj fiscal years4 7e7 ,exemptions 7#a7 ,in general ,the head of an element of the intelligence community may exempt a national security system owned or operated by the element from the cybersecurity requirements for national security systems if done so in accordance with the procedures established under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,exemption procedures ,the ,national ,manager shall1 consistent with the direction of the ,president1 establish procedures that govern-- 7,a7 the circumstances under which the head of an element of the intelligence community may exempt a national security system under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 the process for implementing the exemption4 7#c7 ,annual reports on exemptions 7,a7 ,in general ,each year1 the ,national ,manager and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall-- 7i7 submit to the congressional intelligence committees an annual report documenting all exemptions made under paragraph 7#a7 during the period covered by the report1 along with the justifications for the exemptions2 and 7ii7 in the case of an exemption made by the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,intelligence and ,research under such paragraph1 submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a separate report describing the exemption and the justification for it4 7,b7 ,manner ,each report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted with such classification as the ,director considers appropriate and with due regard for the protection of sensitive intelligence sources and methods4 #fcaj4 ,review and briefing on intelligence community activities under ,executive ,order #abccc 7a7 ,review and briefing required ,no later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall-- 7#a7 conduct a review to ascertain the feasibility and advisability of compiling and making public information relating to activities of the intelligence community under ,executive ,order #abccc 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja note2 relating to ,united ,states intelligence activities72 and 7#b7 provide the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives with a briefing on the findings of the ,director with respect to the review conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,matters addressed ,the review and briefing required by subsection 7a7 shall address the feasibility and advisability of making available to the public information relating to the following3 7#a7 ,data on activities described in subsection 7a77#a71 including the following3 7,a7 ,the amount of ,united ,states person information collected pursuant to such activities4 7,b7 ,queries of ,united ,states persons pursuant to such activities4 7,c7 ,dissemination of ,united ,states person information pursuant to such activities1 including masking and unmasking4 7,d7 ,the use of ,united ,states person information in criminal proceedings4 7#b7 ,quantitative data and qualitative descriptions of incidents in which the intelligence community violated ,executive ,order #abccc and associated guidelines and procedures4 7c7 ,considerations ,in conducting the review under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,director shall consider-- 7#a7 the public transparency associated with the use by the intelligence community of the authorities provided under the ,foreign ,intelligence ,surveillance ,act of #aigh 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq471 including relevant data and compliance incidents2 and 7#b7 the application of the transparency model developed in connection with such ,act to activities conducted under ,executive ,order #abccc4 7d7 ,disaggregation for public release ,in conducting the review under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,director shall address whether the relevant data and compliance incidents associated with the different intelligence community entities can be disaggregated for public release4 #fcaa4 ,assessing intelligence community open-source support for export controls and foreign investment screening 7a7 ,pilot program to assess open source support for export controls and foreign investment screening 7#a7 ,pilot program authorized ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall designate an element of the intelligence community to carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing enhanced intelligence support1 including intelligence derived from open source1 publicly and commercially available information-- 7,a7 to the ,department of ,commerce to support the export control and investment screening functions of the ,department2 and 7,b7 to the ,department of ,homeland ,security to support the export control functions of the ,department4 7#b7 ,authority ,in carrying out the pilot program required by paragraph 7#a71 the element designated by the ,director under such paragraph-- 7,a7 shall establish a process for the provision of information as described in such paragraph2 and 7,b7 may-- 7i7 acquire and prepare data1 consistent with applicable provisions of law and ,executive orders2 7ii7 modernize analytic systems1 including through the acquisition1 development1 or application of automated tools2 and 7iii7 establish standards and policies regarding the acquisition1 treatment1 and sharing of open source1 publicly and commercially available information4 7#c7 ,duration ,the pilot program required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be carried out during a #c-year period4 7b7 ,plan and report required 7#a7 ,definition of appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,plan 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a plan to carry out the pilot program required by subsection 7a77#a74 7,b7 ,contents ,the plan submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,a list1 developed in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 of the activities of the ,department of ,commerce and the ,department of ,homeland ,security that will be supported by the pilot program4 7ii7 ,a plan for measuring the effectiveness of the pilot program and the value of open source1 publicly and commercially available information to the export control and investment screening missions4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #edj days after the date on which the ,director submits the plan under paragraph 7#b77;,a71 the ,director shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the findings of the ,director with respect to the pilot program4 7,b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of providing information as described in subsection 7a77#a74 7ii7 ,an assessment of the value of open source1 publicly and commercially available information to the export control and investment screening missions1 using the measures of effectiveness under paragraph 7#b77;,b77ii74 7iii7 ,identification of opportunities for and barriers to more effective use of open source1 publicly and commercially available information by the intelligence community4 #fcab4 ,annual training requirement and report regarding analytic standards 7a7 ,policy for training program required ,consistent with sections #ajai and #ajbj of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfd and #ccfd note71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall issue a policy that requires each head of an element of the intelligence community1 that has not already done so1 to create1 before the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 an annual training program on the standards set forth in ,intelligence ,community ,directive #bjc1 ,analytic ,standards 7or successor directive74 7b7 ,conduct of training ,training required pursuant to the policy required by subsection 7a7 may be conducted in conjunction with other required annual training programs conducted by the element of the intelligence community concerned4 7c7 ,certification of completion of training ,each year1 each head of an element of the intelligence community shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a certification as to whether all of the analysts of that element have completed the training required pursuant to the policy required by subsection 7a7 and if the analysts have not1 an explanation of why the training has not been completed4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual report ,in conjunction with each briefing provided under section #ajai7;c7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfd7;c771 the ,director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the number and themes of compliance incidents reported to intelligence community analytic ombudspersons relating to the standards set forth in ,intelligence ,community ,directive #bjc 7relating to analytic standards71 or successor directive4 7#b7 ,report on performance evaluation ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the head of analysis at each element of the intelligence community that conducts all-source analysis shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing how compliance with the standards set forth in ,intelligence ,community ,directive #bjc 7relating to analytic standards71 or successor directive1 is considered in the performance evaluations and consideration for merit pay1 bonuses1 promotions1 and any other personnel actions for analysts within the element4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the ,director from providing training described in this section as a service of common concern4 7f7 ,sunset ,this section shall cease to be effective on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #fcac4 ,review of ,joint ,intelligence ,community ,council 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall conduct a review of the ,joint ,intelligence ,community ,council established by section #aja;,a of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbb74 7b7 ,elements ,the review conducted under subsection 7a7 shall cover the following3 7#a7 ,the number of meetings the ,council has held1 by year4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the issues the ,council has addressed4 7#c7 ,the effect the ,council has had on the decisionmaking of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#d7 ,potential revision to the membership or functions of the ,council4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall provide the congressional intelligence committees and the subcommittees on defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the review conducted pursuant to subsection 7a74 #fcad4 ,required policy for minimum insider threat standards 7a7 ,requirement ,section #ajb;,a7f7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#h7 and 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following new paragraph3 7#h7 ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall ensure there is established a policy for minimum insider threat standards for the intelligence community and ensure compliance by the elements of the intelligence community with that policy4 4 7b7 ,compliance and reporting ,title ,,iii of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjga et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cac4 ,insider threat policy compliance and reporting ,the head of each element of the intelligence community shall-- 7#a7 implement the policy established in accordance with section #ajb;,a7f77#h72 and 7#b7 concurrent with the submission to ,congress of budget justification materials in support of the budget of the ,president for a fiscal year that is submitted to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 submit to ,congress a certification as to whether the element is in compliance with such policy4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ajb;,a7x77#c7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd7x77#c77 is amended by inserting 1 including the policy under subsection 7f77#h71 after policies of the intelligence community4 7d7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents preceding section #b of such ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #cab the following new item3 ,sec4 #cac4 ,insider threat policy compliance and reporting4 4 #fcae4 ,unfunded priorities of the intelligence community ,title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section 7and conforming the table of contents at the beginning of such ,act accordingly73 #ead4 ,unfunded priorities of the intelligence community3 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 ,united ,states ,code1 the head of each element of the intelligence community shall submit to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the unfunded priorities of the programs under the jurisdiction of such head4 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 ,whether such priority will satisfy a covert action or support collection against requirements identified in the ,national ,intelligence ,priorities ,framework of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7or any successor mechanism established for the prioritization of programs and activities71 including a description of such requirements and the related prioritization level4 7,c7 ,the additional amount of funds recommended in connection with the objectives under subparagraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,budget information with respect to the unfunded priority1 including-- 7i7 the appropriation account2 7ii7 the expenditure center2 and 7iii7 the project and1 if applicable1 subproject4 7#b7 ,prioritization of priorities ,each report shall present the unfunded priorities covered by such report in overall order of urgency of priority among unfunded priorities4 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 an element of the intelligence community 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 #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 is necessary to fulfill a covert action or to satisfy an information requirement associated with the collection1 analysis1 or dissemination of intelligence that has been documented within the ,national ,intelligence ,priorities ,framework2 and 7#c7 would have been recommended for funding by the head of the element of the intelligence community 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 has emerged since the budget was formulated4 4 #fcaf4 ,submission of covered documents and classified annexes 7a7 ,requirement ,title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq471 as amended by section #fcae1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section 7and conforming the table of contents at the beginning of such ,act accordingly73 #eae4 ,submission of covered documents and classified annexes 7a7 ,covered document defined ,in this section1 the term covered document means any executive order1 memorandum1 or policy directive issued by the ,president1 including national security ,presidential memoranda and ,presidential policy directives1 or such successor memoranda and directives4 7b7 ,requirement ,not later than #g days after the date on which the ,president issues or amends a covered document1 the ,president1 acting through the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives the covered document and any classified annex accompanying that document if such covered document or annex contains a direction to1 establishes a requirement for1 or includes a restriction on any element of the intelligence community4 4 7b7 ,initial submission ,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 ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives each covered document and classified annex required under section #eae of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg1 as added by subsection 7a71 in effect as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,repeal ,section #caj of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-ca2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccab7 is hereby repealed4 #fcag4 ,improvements to program on recruitment and training ,section #ajbb of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb7 is amended to read as follows3 #ajbb4 ,program on recruitment and training 7a7 ,program 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community1 shall carry out a program to ensure that selected individuals are provided funds for academic training 7including with respect to both undergraduate and postgraduate education71 or to reimburse for academic training previously obtained-- 7,a7 in capabilities1 missions1 or skillsets1 especially in the fields of science1 technology1 math1 and engineering1 to address workforce requirements in which the intelligence community is deficient or likely to be deficient in the future2 or 7,b7 for such individuals who have backgrounds or experiences that the ,director has identified as-- 7i7 contributing to capabilities1 missions1 or skillsets in which the intelligence community is deficient or likely to be deficient in future2 and 7ii7 being underrepresented in the intelligence community or likely to be underrepresented in the future4 7#b7 ,commitment ,an individual selected for participation in the program shall commit to employment with an element of the intelligence community for a period that the ,director determines is commensurate with the amount of funding provided to the individual under the program and under such terms and conditions as the ,director considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,designation ,the program shall be known as the ,pat ,roberts ,intelligence ,scholars ,program4 7#d7 ,outreach ,the ,director1 in consultation with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community1 shall maintain a publicly available internet website on the program that describes-- 7,a7 the intent of the program2 7,b7 the conditions and requirements for selection and participation2 7,c7 application instructions2 7,d7 the areas covered by the program pursuant to the review conducted under subsection 7b77#b72 and 7,e7 any other details the ,director determines appropriate4 7b7 ,elements ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 establish such requirements relating to the academic training of participants as the ,director considers appropriate to ensure that participants are prepared for employment as intelligence professionals2 and 7#b7 on an annual basis1 review the areas that will contribute to the capabilities1 missions1 and skillsets in which the intelligence community is deficient or is likely to be deficient in the future4 7c7 ,use of funds ,funds made available for the program under subsection 7a7 shall be used-- 7#a7 to provide a monthly stipend for each month that a participant is pursuing a course of study2 7#b7 to pay the partial or full tuition of a participant for the completion of such course of study2 7#c7 to reimburse a participant for tuition paid by the participant before becoming an employee of an element of the intelligence community1 including with respect to providing payments for student loans used for such tuition2 7#d7 to pay for books and materials that the participant requires or required to complete such course of study2 7#e7 to pay the expenses of the participant for travel requested by an element of the intelligence community in relation to such program2 or 7#f7 for such other purposes the ,director considers reasonably appropriate to carry out such program4 4 #fcah4 ,measures to mitigate counterintelligence threats from proliferation and use of foreign commercial spyware 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered device ,the term covered device means any electronic mobile device including smartphones1 tablet computing devices1 or laptop computing devices1 that is issued by an element of the intelligence community for official use4 7#b7 ,foreign commercial spyware2 foreign company2 spyware ,the terms foreign commercial spyware1 foreign company1 and spyware have the meanings given those terms in section #aajb;,a of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbca et seq471 as added by this section4 7b7 ,statement of policy ,it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states to act decisively against counterintelligence threats posed by foreign commercial spyware1 as well as the individuals who lead entities selling foreign commercial spyware and who are reasonably believed to be involved1 have been involved1 or pose a significant risk to being or becoming involved1 in activities contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,measures to mitigate counterintelligence threats ,title ,,xi of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbca et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #aajb the following new section 7and conforming the table of contents at the beginning of such ,act accordingly73 #aajb;,a4 ,measures to mitigate counterintelligence threats from proliferation and use of foreign commercial spyware 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means any foreign company that either directly or indirectly develops1 maintains1 owns1 operates1 brokers1 markets1 sells1 leases1 licenses1 or otherwise makes available spyware4 7#c7 ,foreign commercial spyware ,the term foreign commercial spyware means spyware that is developed 7solely or in partnership with a foreign company71 maintained1 sold1 leased1 licensed1 marketed1 sourced 7in whole or in part71 or otherwise provided1 either directly or indirectly1 by a foreign company4 7#d7 ,foreign company ,the term foreign company means a company that is incorporated or domiciled outside of the ,united ,states1 including any subsidiaries or affiliates wherever such subsidiaries or affiliates are domiciled or incorporated4 7#e7 ,spyware ,the term spyware means a tool or set of tools that operate as an end-to-end system of software to provide an unauthorized user remote access to information stored on or transiting through an electronic device connected to the ,internet and not owned or operated by the unauthorized user1 including end-to-end systems that-- 7,a7 allow an unauthorized user to remotely infect electronic devices with malicious software1 including without any action required by the user of the device2 7,b7 can record telecommunications or other audio captured on a device not owned by the unauthorized user2 7,c7 undertake geolocation1 collect cell site location information1 or otherwise track the location of a device or person using the internal sensors of an electronic device not owned by the unauthorized user2 7,d7 allow an unauthorized user access to and the ability to retrieve information on the electronic device1 including text messages1 files1 e-mails1 transcripts of chats1 contacts1 photos1 and browsing history2 or 7,e7 any additional criteria described in publicly available documents published by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 such as whether the end-to-end system is used outside the context of a codified lawful intercept system4 7b7 ,annual assessments of counterintelligence threats 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ij days after the enactment of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 and annually thereafter1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 and the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report with an accompanying classified annex containing an assessment of the counterintelligence threats and other risks to the national security of the ,united ,states posed by the proliferation of foreign commercial spyware4 ,the assessment shall incorporate all credible data1 including open-source information4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following1 if known3 7,a7 ,a list of the most significant covered entities4 7,b7 ,a description of the foreign commercial spyware marketed by the covered entities identified under subparagraph 7,a7 and an assessment by the intelligence community of the foreign commercial spyware4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the counterintelligence risk to the intelligence community or personnel of the intelligence community posed by foreign commercial spyware4 7,d7 ,for each covered entity identified in subparagraph 7,a71 details of any subsidiaries1 resellers1 or other agents acting on behalf of the covered entity4 7,e7 ,details of where each covered entity identified under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,d7 is domiciled4 7,f7 ,a description of how each covered entity identified under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,d7 is financed1 where the covered entity acquired its capital1 and the organizations and individuals having substantial investments or other equities in the covered entity4 7,g7 ,an assessment by the intelligence community of any relationship between each covered entity identified in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,d7 and any foreign government1 including any export controls and processes to which the covered entity is subject4 7,h7 ,a list of the foreign customers of each covered entity identified in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,d71 including the understanding by the intelligence community of the organizations and end-users within any foreign government4 7,i7 ,with respect to each foreign customer identified under subparagraph 7,h71 an assessment by the intelligence community regarding how the foreign customer is using the spyware1 including whether the foreign customer has targeted personnel of the intelligence community4 7,j7 ,with respect to the first report required under paragraph 7#a71 a mitigation plan to reduce the exposure of personnel of the intelligence community to foreign commercial spyware4 7,k7 ,with respect to each report following the first report required under paragraph 7#a71 details of steps taken by the intelligence community since the previous report to implement measures to reduce the exposure of personnel of the intelligence community to foreign commercial spyware4 7#c7 ,classified annex ,in submitting the report under subsection 7#b71 the ,director shall also include an accompanying but separate classified annex1 providing a watchlist of companies selling1 leasing1 or otherwise providing foreign commercial spyware that the ,director determines are engaged in activities that pose a counterintelligence risk to personnel of the intelligence community4 7#d7 ,form ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in classified form4 7#e7 ,dissemination ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall separately distribute each report under paragraph 7#a7 and each annex under paragraph 7#c7 to the ,president1 the heads of all elements of the intelligence community1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,national ,cyber ,director1 and the heads of any other departments or agencies the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines appropriate4 7c7 ,authority to prohibit purchase or use by intelligence community 7#a7 ,foreign commercial spyware 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may prohibit any element of the intelligence community from procuring1 leasing1 or otherwise acquiring on the commercial market1 or extending or renewing a contract to procure1 lease1 or otherwise acquire1 foreign commercial spyware4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in determining whether and how to exercise the authority under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall consider-- 7i7 the assessment of the intelligence community of the counterintelligence threats or other risks to the ,united ,states posed by foreign commercial spyware2 7ii7 the assessment of the intelligence community of whether the foreign commercial spyware has been used to target ,united ,states ,government personnel4 7iii7 whether the original owner or developer retains any of the physical property or intellectual property associated with the foreign commercial spyware2 7iv7 whether the original owner or developer has verifiably destroyed all copies of the data collected by or associated with the foreign commercial spyware2 7v7 whether the personnel of the original owner or developer retain any access to data collected by or associated with the foreign commercial spyware2 7vi7 whether the use of the foreign commercial spyware requires the user to connect to an information system of the original owner or developer or information system of a foreign government2 and 7vii7 whether the foreign commercial spyware poses a counterintelligence risk to the ,united ,states or any other threat to the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,company that has acquired foreign commercial spyware 7,a7 ,authority ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may prohibit any element of the intelligence community from entering into any contract or other agreement for any purpose with a company that has acquired1 in whole or in part1 any foreign commercial spyware4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in considering whether and how to exercise the authority under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall consider-- 7i7 whether the original owner or developer of the foreign commercial spyware retains any of the physical property or intellectual property associated with the spyware2 7ii7 whether the original owner or developer of the foreign commercial spyware has verifiably destroyed all data1 and any copies thereof1 collected by or associated with the spyware2 7iii7 whether the personnel of the original owner or developer of the foreign commercial spyware retain any access to data collected by or associated with the foreign commercial spyware2 7iv7 whether the use of the foreign commercial spyware requires the user to connect to an information system of the original owner or developer or information system of a foreign government2 and 7v7 whether the foreign commercial spyware poses a counterintelligence risk to the ,united ,states or any other threat to the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,notifications of prohibition ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,director of ,national ,intelligence exercises the authority to issue a prohibition under subsection 7c71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall notify the congressional intelligence committees of such exercise of authority4 ,such notice shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the circumstances under which the prohibition was issued2 7,b7 an identification of the company or product covered by the prohibition2 7,c7 any information that contributed to the decision of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence to exercise the authority1 including any information relating to counterintelligence or other risks to the national security of the ,united ,states posed by the company or product1 as assessed by the intelligence community2 and 7,d7 an identification of each element of the intelligence community to which the prohibition has been applied4 7#d7 ,waiver authority 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of an element of the intelligence community may request from the ,director of ,national ,intelligence the waiver of a prohibition made under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b74 7,b7 ,director of ,national ,intelligence determination ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 upon receiving the waiver request in subparagraph 7,a71 may issue a waiver for a period not to exceed one year in response to the request from the head of an element of the intelligence community if such waiver is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,notice ,not later than #cj days after approving a waiver request pursuant to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a written notification4 ,the notification shall include-- 7i7 an identification of the head of the element of the intelligence community that requested the waiver2 7ii7 the details of the waiver request1 including the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 7iii7 the rationale and basis for the determination that the waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 7iv7 the considerations that informed the ultimate determination of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence to issue the wavier2 and 7v7 and any other considerations contributing to the determination1 made by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7,d7 ,waiver termination ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may revoke a previously granted waiver at any time4 ,upon revocation of a waiver1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit a written notification to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives not later than #cj days after making a revocation determination4 7#e7 ,termination of prohibition ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may terminate a prohibition made under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 at any time4 ,upon termination of a prohibition1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit a notification of the termination to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives not later than #cj days after terminating a prohibition1 detailing the basis for the termination1 including any ,united ,states national security interests that may be affected by such termination4 4 7d7 ,protection of covered devices 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall-- 7,a7 issue standards1 guidance1 best practices1 and policies for elements of the intelligence community to protect covered devices from being compromised by foreign commercial spyware2 7,b7 survey elements of the intelligence community regarding the processes used by the elements to routinely monitor covered devices for indicators of compromise associated with foreign commercial spyware2 and 7,c7 submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the sufficiency of the measures in place to routinely monitor covered devices for indicators of compromise associated with foreign commercial spyware4 7#b7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 may be submitted in classified form4 7#c7 ,counterintelligence notifications ,not later than #cj days after the date on which an element of the intelligence community becomes aware that a covered device was targeted or compromised by foreign commercial spyware1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 shall notify the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives of such determination1 including-- 7,a7 the component of the element and the location of the personnel whose covered device was targeted or compromised2 7,b7 the number of covered devices compromised or targeted2 7,c7 an assessment by the intelligence community of the damage to national security of the ,united ,states resulting from any loss of data or sensitive information2 7,d7 an assessment by the intelligence community of any foreign government1 or foreign organization or entity1 and1 to the extent possible1 the foreign individuals1 who directed and benefitted from any information acquired from the targeting or compromise2 and 7,e7 as appropriate1 an assessment by the intelligence community of the capacity and will of such governments or individuals to continue targeting personnel of the ,united ,states ,government4 7#d7 ,private sector partnerships ,section #ijd7;d77#g7 of the ,counterintelligence ,enhancement ,act of #bjjb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cchc7;d77#g77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7,e7 ,vulnerabilities from foreign commercial spyware 7i7 ,consultation ,in carrying out efforts to secure covered devices1 to consult with the private sector of the ,united ,states and reputable third-party researchers to identify vulnerabilities from foreign commercial spyware 7as defined in section #aajb;,a7a7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg7 and maintain effective security measures for such devices4 7ii7 ,covered device defined ,in this subparagraph1 the term covered device means any electronic mobile device including smartphones1 tablet computing devices1 or laptop computing devices1 that is issued by an element of the intelligence community for official use4 4 7e7 ,no enhanced authorities ,nothing in this section or an amendment made by this section shall be construed as enhancing1 or otherwise changing1 the authorities of the intelligence community to target1 collect1 process1 or disseminate information regarding ,united ,states ,government personnel4 7f7 ,report on harmonization among allied countries 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the potential for the ,united ,states to lead an effort to devise and implement a common approach with allied countries as the ,director determines appropriate1 including the ,five ,eyes ,partnership1 to mitigate the counterintelligence risks posed by the proliferation of foreign commercial spyware1 including by seeking commitments to implement measures similar to the requirements under this section and section #aajb;,a of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbca et seq471 as added by this section4 7#b7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex1 consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods4 #fcai4 ,personnel vetting performance measures 7a7 ,definitions of continuing vetting2 ,council2 ,security ,executive ,agent ,in this section1 the terms continuous vetting1 ,council1 and ,security ,executive ,agent have the meanings given those terms in section #ffja of the ,damon ,paul ,nelson and ,matthew ,young ,pollard ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cceb74 7b7 ,measures ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and consistent with section #hjg of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ajc71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 acting as the ,security ,executive ,agent1 and in coordination with the ,chair and other principals of the ,council1 shall develop performance measures to assess the vetting of personnel1 including measures to assess continuous vetting and the quality of each phase of the personnel vetting process1 including the initiation1 investigation1 and adjudication phases4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to ,congress a report describing the performance measures developed under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of how departments and agencies of the ,united ,states ,government have implemented ,security ,executive ,agent ,directive #f titled ,continuous ,evaluation and related personnel vetting performance measures to ensure that implementation is efficient and effective1 including the resources expended by each department or agency for continuous vetting and whether departments and agencies are identifying security-relevant information in a timely manner4 7,b7 ,a description of the performance measures the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,defense use to assess the quality of each phase of the personnel vetting process1 including initiation1 investigation1 adjudication1 reinvestigation1 and continuous vetting4 7,c7 ,how such performance measures meet key attributes for successful performance measures as described in the report of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states titled ,personnel ,vetting3 ,actions ,needed to ,implement ,reforms1 ,address ,challenges1 and ,improve ,planning 7,,gao-#bb-ajdjic74 7,d7 ,any impediments or constraints relating to the implementation of ,security ,executive ,agent ,directive #f or the development of such performance measures to assess the quality of the personnel vetting process4 #fcbj4 ,proactive cybersecurity 7a7 ,survey of elements ,pursuant to section #ajc;,g7b77#a7 of the ,national ,security ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcb7;b77#a771 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,intelligence ,community shall conduct a survey of each element of the intelligence community on the use by that element of proactive cybersecurity initiatives1 continuous activity security testing1 and active defense techniques4 7b7 ,report by ,chief ,information ,officer 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the completion of the survey under subsection 7a71 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,intelligence ,community shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on proactive cybersecurity initiatives1 continuous activity security testing1 and active defense techniques4 ,such report shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the results of the survey of each element of the intelligence community conducted under subsection 7a71 including-- 7i7 examples of any successes against attackers who breached an information system of an element of the intelligence community2 and 7ii7 concerns1 limitations1 and associated recommendations relating to innovative uses of proactive cybersecurity initiatives4 7,b7 ,an analysis of the feasibility1 costs1 and benefits of consolidating oversight and implementation of such methods within the intelligence community1 including whether such consolidation would significantly enhance defense4 7,c7 ,an analysis of any statutory or policy limitations on the ability of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 or the head of any element of the intelligence community1 to carry out such methods on behalf of an element of the intelligence community or multiple such elements4 7,d7 ,an analysis of the relationships between and among the intelligence community1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 national laboratories1 and the private sector1 and whether such relationships should be enhanced to protect national security systems of the intelligence community through proactive cybersecurity measures4 7,e7 ,with respect to active defense techniques1 a discussion of the effectiveness of such techniques to protect the information systems of the elements of the intelligence community1 any constraints that hinder such techniques1 and associated recommendations4 7,f7 ,with respect to continuous activity security testing1 a discussion of-- 7i7 how an information system operates under normal and intended use1 compared to how such system operates under a variety of adverse conditions and scenarios2 and 7ii7 the feasibility of the adoption of continuous activity security testing among the intelligence community4 7,g7 ,recommendations for legislative action and further resources relating to the successful use of proactive cybersecurity initiatives1 deception environments1 and continuous activity security testing4 7#b7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted in classified form4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,active defense technique ,the term active defense technique means an action taken on an information system of an element of the intelligence community to increase the security of such system against an attacker1 including-- 7,a7 the use of a deception technology or other purposeful feeding of false or misleading information to an attacker accessing such system2 or 7,b7 proportional action taken in response to an unlawful breach4 7#b7 ,continuous activity security testing ,the term continuous activity security testing means continuous experimentation conducted by an element of the intelligence community on an information system of such element to evaluate the resilience of such system against a malicious attack or condition that could compromise such system for the purpose of improving design1 resilience1 and incident response with respect to such system4 7#c7 ,deception technology ,the term deception technology means an isolated digital environment1 system1 or platform containing a replication of an active information system with realistic data flows to attract1 mislead1 and observe an attacker4 7#d7 ,intelligence community information environment ,the term intelligence community information environment has the meaning given the term in ,intelligence ,community ,directive #aba1 or any successor document4 7#e7 ,national laboratory ,the term national laboratory has the meaning given that term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#f7 ,national ,manager for ,national ,security ,systems ,the term ,national ,manager for ,national ,security ,systems means the ,director of ,national ,security1 or successor official1 serving as the ,national ,manager for ,national ,security ,systems pursuant to ,national ,security ,directive #db1 or any successor document4 7#g7 ,national security system ,the term national security system has the meaning given that term in section #ceeb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#h7 ,proactive cybersecurity initiatives ,the term proactive cybersecurity initiatives means actions performed periodically and continuously within an organization1 focused on identifying and eliminating vulnerabilities within the network infrastructure1 preventing security breaches1 and evaluating the effectiveness of the business security posture in real-time1 including threat hunting1 endpoint and network monitoring1 and cybersecurity awareness and training4 ,,lxiv ,matters relating to elements of the intelligence community ,a ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence #fdja4 ,modifications to responsibilities and authorities of ,director of ,national ,intelligence ,section #ajb;,a of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd71 as amended by section #fcad1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#e77;,c71 by striking may and inserting shall2 7#b7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking encourage and inserting require2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 independent of political considerations1 after tradecraft2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows2 7#c7 ensure that substantial differences in analytic judgment are fully considered1 brought to the attention of policymakers1 and documented in analytic products2 and 2 7#c7 in subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 and shall establish and enforce policies to protect1 after protect2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking guidelines and inserting requirements2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 7,a7 ,each head of an element of the intelligence community shall ensure that any congressionally mandated report submitted to ,congress by the head1 other than such a report submitted solely to the congressional intelligence committees1 shall be consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods in accordance with the policies established by the ,director under paragraph 7#a71 regardless of whether the provision of law mandating the report explicitly requires such protection4 7,b7 ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to alter any congressional leadership's or congressional committee's jurisdiction or access to information from any element of the intelligence community under the rules of either chamber of ,congress4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7x71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking the head of each department of the ,federal ,government that contains an element of the intelligence community and the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency and inserting the heads of the elements of the intelligence community4 #fdjb4 ,annual submission to ,congress of ,national ,intelligence ,priorities ,framework ,section #ajb;,a7p7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd7p77 is amended by inserting at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,not later than ,october #a of each year1 the ,president1 acting through the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a copy of the most recently updated ,national ,intelligence ,priorities ,framework of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7or any such successor mechanism74 4 #fdjc4 ,disposition of records of ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence ,section #ajif7;a7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-deh2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,upon2 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,any records of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence that are maintained by the agency as a service for the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence under section #aece of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 7popularly known as the ,economy ,act7 may be treated as the records of the agency when dispositioned as required by law1 and any disclosure of such records between the two agencies shall not be subject to any otherwise applicable legal consent requirements or disclosure accounting requirements42 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the records of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may not be dispositioned pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 without the authorization of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 4 ,b ,central ,intelligence ,agency #fdaa4 ,clarification regarding protection of ,central ,intelligence ,agency functions ,section #f of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cejg7 is amended by striking 1 functions and inserting or functions of the ,agency1 or of the4 #fdab4 ,expansion of reporting requirements relating to authority to pay personnel of ,central ,intelligence ,agency for certain injuries to the brain ,section #b7;d77#a7 of the ,helping ,american ,victims ,afflicted by ,neurological ,attacks ,act of #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-df7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and not less frequently than once each year thereafter for #e years after ,not later than #cfe days after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,detailed information about the number of covered employees1 covered individuals1 and covered dependents who reported experiencing vestibular1 neurological1 or related injuries1 including those broadly termed anomalous health incidents4 7v7 ,the number of individuals who have sought benefits under any provision of section #ai;,a of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceai;b74 7vi7 ,the number of covered employees1 covered individuals1 and covered dependents who are unable to perform all or part of their professional duties as a result of injuries described in clause 7iv74 7vii7 ,an updated analytic assessment coordinated by the ,national ,intelligence ,council regarding the potential causes and perpetrators of anomalous health incidents1 as well as any and all dissenting views within the intelligence community1 which shall be included as appendices to the assessment4 2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking ,the and inserting ,each4 #fdac4 ,historical ,advisory ,panel of ,central ,intelligence ,agency 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,congress expresses its appreciation-- 7#a7 to the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency for reconstituting the ,historical ,advisory ,panel2 and 7#b7 for the important work of the ,historical ,advisory ,panel1 especially for-- 7,a7 the efforts of the ,panel to aid with the declassification of materials that enrich the historical national security record2 and 7,b7 the assistance of the ,panel in liaison with the scholarly community4 7b7 ,reporting requirement ,the ,historical ,advisory ,panel shall report directly to the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 7c7 ,historical ,advisory ,panel defined ,the term ,historical ,advisory ,panel means the panel of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 regardless of the name of the panel1 that assists in conducting declassification reviews and providing other assistance with respect to matters of historical interest4 #fdad4 ,authority of ,central ,intelligence ,agency to provide protection for certain personnel 7a7 ,authority ,paragraph 7#d7 of section #e7;a7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cejf7;a771 as amended by section #fcjc1 is further amended to read as follows3 7#d7 ,authorize personnel designated by the ,director to carry firearms to the extent necessary for the performance of the ,agency's authorized functions1 except that1 within the ,united ,states1 such authority shall be limited to the purposes of-- 7,a7 the training of ,agency personnel and other authorized persons in the use of firearms2 7,b7 the protection of classified materials and information2 7,c7 the protection of installations and property of the ,agency2 7,d7 the protection of-- 7i7 current and former ,agency personnel and their immediate families2 7ii7 individuals nominated by the ,president to the position of ,director 7including with respect to an individual whom a ,president-elect 7as defined in section #c7;c7 of the ,presidential ,transition ,act of #aifc 7#c ,u4,s4,c4 #ajb note7 has declared an intent to nominate7 and their immediate families2 and 7iii7 defectors and their immediate families1 and other persons in the ,united ,states under ,agency auspices2 and 7,e7 with respect to the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the protection of-- 7i7 installations and property of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 7ii7 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the immediate family of the ,director2 7iii7 current and former personnel of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and their immediate families as the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may designate2 and 7iv7 individuals nominated by the ,president to the position of ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7including with respect to an individual whom a ,president-elect has declared an intent to nominate7 and their immediate families2 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ae7;d77#a7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceae7;d77#a77 is amended by striking designated by the ,director under section #e7;a77#d7 to carry firearms for the protection of current or former ,agency personnel and their immediate families1 defectors and their immediate families1 and other persons in the ,united ,states under ,agency auspices1 and inserting the following3 designated by the ,director to carry firearms under subparagraph 7,d7 or 7,e7 of section #e7;a77#d714 7c7 ,technical amendment ,paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h7 of section #e7;a7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cejf7;a77 are amended by adjusting the margins to conform with the other paragraphs in such section4 #fdae4 ,notification of use of certain expenditure authorities 7a7 ,,cia ,section #h of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceaj7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,director makes a novel and significant expenditure pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,director shall notify the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives of such expenditure4 4 7b7 ,other elements ,section #ajb;,a of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd71 as amended by section #fdjb1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7m77#a71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 including with respect to the notification requirement under section #h7;c7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceaj7;c772 and 7#b7 in subsection 7n71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,any authority provided to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence or the head of an element of the intelligence community pursuant to this subsection to make an expenditure referred to in subsection 7a7 of section #h of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceaj7 is subject to the notification requirement under subsection 7c7 of such section4 ,if the ,director of ,national ,intelligence is required to make a notification for a specific expenditure pursuant to both this paragraph and paragraph 7#d77;,g71 the ,director may make a single notification4 4 #fdaf4 ,office supporting ,central ,intelligence ,agency workforce wellbeing 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bi4 ,office of ,wellness and ,workforce ,support 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,director shall establish within the ,agency an office 7in this section referred to as the ,office7 to provide support for the physical health1 mental health1 and wellbeing of eligible individuals under subsection 7d74 7b7 ,chief ,wellbeing ,officer2 assigned staff 7#a7 ,chief ,wellbeing ,officer ,the head of the ,office is the ,chief ,wellbeing ,officer1 who shall provide to the ,director regular updates on the operations of the ,office4 7#b7 ,assigned staff ,to assist in performing the functions under subsection 7c71 the ,director shall assign to the ,office a sufficient number of individuals1 who shall have no official duties other than duties related to the ,office while so assigned4 7c7 ,functions of ,office 7#a7 ,functions ,the ,director shall establish the functions and role of the ,office1 which shall include the following3 7,a7 ,providing to eligible individuals under subsection 7d7 advice and assistance on health and wellbeing1 including with respect to-- 7i7 physical health and access to physical health care2 7ii7 mental health and access to mental health care2 and 7iii7 other related programs and benefits for which the individual may be eligible4 7,b7 ,in providing advice and assistance to individuals under subparagraph 7,a71 assisting such individuals who are applying for1 and navigating the process to obtain1 benefits furnished by the ,united ,states ,government for which the individual is eligible1 including1 at a minimum-- 7i7 health care and benefits described in such subparagraph2 and 7ii7 benefits furnished pursuant to section #ai;,a4 7,c7 ,maintaining1 and making available to eligible individuals under subsection 7d71 the following3 7i7 ,a list of physicians and mental health care providers 7including from the private sector1 as applicable71 who have experience with the physical and mental health care needs of the ,agency workforce4 7ii7 ,a list of chaplains and religious counselors who have experience with the needs of the ,agency workforce1 including information regarding access to the ,chaplain ,corps established under section #bf4 7iii7 ,information regarding how to select and retain private attorneys who have experience with the legal needs of the ,agency workforce1 including detailed information on the process for the appropriate sharing of information with retained private attorneys4 7,d7 ,any other functions the ,director determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,the inclusion of any person on a list maintained or made available pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,c7 shall not be construed as an endorsement of such person 7or any service furnished by such person71 and the ,director shall not be liable1 as a result of such inclusion1 for any portion of compensable injury1 loss1 or damage attributable to such person or service4 7#c7 ,confidentiality 7,a7 ,requirement ,the ,director shall ensure that1 to the extent permitted by law1 the advice and assistance provided by the ,office to eligible individuals under subsection 7d7 is provided in a confidential manner4 7,b7 ,regulations ,the ,director may prescribe regulations regarding the requirement for confidentiality under this paragraph4 ,the ,director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc771 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives any such regulations not later than #cj days after prescribing such regulations4 7d7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,in general ,an individual described in paragraph 7#b7 may receive a service under the ,office at the election of the individual4 7#b7 ,individuals described ,an individual described in this paragraph is-- 7,a7 a current or former officer or employee of the ,agency2 or 7,b7 an individual affiliated with the ,agency1 as determined by the ,director4 4 7b7 ,deadline for establishment ,the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency shall establish the ,office under section #bi of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7as added by subsection 7a77 7in this section referred to as the ,office7 by not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,biannual briefings ,on a biannual basis during the three-year period beginning on the date of the establishment of the ,office1 the ,director shall provide to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the status of the ,office1 including on-- 7#a7 the number of individuals assigned to the ,office pursuant to subsection 7b77#b7 of section #bi of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7as added by subsection 7a772 and 7#b7 the number of eligible individuals under subsection 7d7 of such section #bi who have received services under the ,office1 and the type of services so received4 ,c ,elements of the ,defense ,intelligence ,enterprise #fdba4 ,inclusion of ,space ,force as element of intelligence community ,section #c7d77;,h7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d77;,h77 is amended by inserting the ,space ,force1 after the ,marine ,corps14 #fdbb4 ,oversight of ,defense ,intelligence ,agency culture 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 of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,e7 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,workforce climate survey ,the term workforce climate survey-- 7,a7 means a workforce engagement or climate survey conducted at the agency1 directorate1 career field1 or integrated intelligence center level1 without regard to whether the survey is conducted on an annual or ad-hoc basis2 and 7,b7 does not include an exit survey specified in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,findings ,congress finds that the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency has committed to improving ,agency culture and leadership2 however1 actions taken by the ,agency as of the date of the enactment of this ,act have not enabled a full assessment of the extent of workforce culture issues and potential management abuses1 and require additional ,congressional oversight to ensure concerns are both understood and addressed4 7c7 ,mandatory provision of exit survey or interview 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency shall ensure that each employee of such ,agency who leaves employment with such ,agency 7but not including any detail assignment7 completes an exit survey or exit interview prior to such departure1 to the extent practicable4 7#b7 ,annual submissions to ,congress ,on an annual basis during the #c-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a written analysis of the results of the exit surveys or exit interviews completed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 during the year covered by the report together with a plan of the ,director to address any issues identified pursuant to such results to improve retention and culture4 7d7 ,congressional oversight relating to workforce climate surveys 7#a7 ,notifications of ad-hoc workforce climate surveys ,not later than #ad days after the date on which the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency conducts an ad-hoc workforce climate survey 7including in response to a specific incident or concern71 the ,director shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7#b7 ,reports on final results ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency concludes the conduct of any workforce climate survey1 the ,director shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing the final results of such workforce climate survey4 ,such report shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the topic of the workforce climate survey1 and the workforce level surveyed4 7,b7 ,the rationale for conducting the workforce climate survey4 7,c7 ,the measures in place to ensure the accessibility of the workforce climate survey4 7,d7 ,the lead official or entity conducting the workforce climate survey4 7,e7 ,any actions the ,director intends to take1 or is considering1 in response to the results of the workforce climate survey4 7#c7 ,accessibility of workforce climate surveys ,the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency shall ensure that1 to the extent practicable1 and consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods1 workforce climate surveys are accessible to employees of such ,agency on classified and unclassified systems4 7e7 ,feasibility report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing an analysis of the feasibility 7including the anticipated cost1 personnel requirements1 necessary authorities1 and such other matters as may be determined appropriate by the ,director for purposes of analyzing feasibility7 of-- 7#a7 conducting #cfj-;degree performance reviews among employees of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency2 and 7#b7 including leadership suitability assessments 7including personality evaluations1 communication style assessments1 and emotional intelligence aptitude assessments7 for promotions of such employees to a position within grade ,,gs-#ad or above of the ,general ,schedule4 ,d ,other elements #fdca4 ,modification of advisory board in ,national ,reconnaissance ,office ,section #ajf;,a7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjda;a7d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a77i71 by inserting 1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,defense1 after ,director2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking the date that is #c years after the date of the first meeting of the ,board and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 #fdcb4 ,establishment of advisory board for ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency an advisory board 7in this section referred to as the ,board74 7b7 ,duties ,the ,board shall-- 7#a7 study matters relating to the mission of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency1 including with respect to integration of commercial capabilities1 promoting innovation1 advice on next generation tasking1 collection1 processing1 exploitation1 and dissemination capabilities1 strengthening functional management1 acquisition1 and such other matters as the ,director of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency considers appropriate2 and 7#b7 advise and report directly to the ,director with respect to such matters4 7c7 ,members 7#a7 ,number and appointment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall be composed of #f members appointed by the ,director from among individuals with demonstrated academic1 government1 business1 or other expertise relevant to the mission and functions of the ,agency4 7,b7 ,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,c7 ,initial appointments ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall appoint the initial #f members to the ,board4 7#b7 ,terms ,each member shall be appointed for a term of #c years4 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 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 ,agency1 to support the ,board4 7d7 ,meetings ,the ,board shall meet not less than quarterly1 but may meet more frequently at the call of the ,director4 7e7 ,reports ,not later than ,march #ca of each year1 the ,board shall submit to the ,director and to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the activities and significant findings of the ,board during the preceding year4 7f7 ,nonapplicability of certain requirements ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the ,board4 7g7 ,termination ,the ,board shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of the first meeting of the ,board4 #fdcc4 ,elevation of the commercial and business operations office of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency ,beginning not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the head of the commercial and business operations office of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency shall report directly to the ,director of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency4 #fdce4 ,study on personnel under ,strategic ,intelligence ,partnership ,program 7a7 ,study ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,director of the ,office of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence of the ,department of ,energy1 in consultation with the ,national ,laboratories ,directors' ,council and in coordination with such other entities1 agencies1 and departments as the ,directors consider appropriate1 shall jointly conduct a study of the skills1 recruitment1 and retention of the personnel at the national laboratories who carry out projects under the ,strategic ,intelligence ,partnership ,program4 7b7 ,elements ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall address the following3 7#a7 ,the degree to which the personnel at the national laboratories who carry out projects under the ,strategic ,intelligence ,partnership ,program have the requisite training1 skillsets1 or expertise in critical science1 technology1 and engineering areas to support ongoing and anticipated projects under such ,program1 and the sufficiency of such personnel4 7#b7 ,whether such personnel have compensation1 benefits1 and pay scales that are competitive with comparable roles in the private sector in the geographic market in which the relevant national laboratory is located4 7#c7 ,any challenges associated with the retention of such personnel4 7#d7 ,the talent composition of such personnel1 broken down by career phase and degree status1 to include any relevant exit survey data4 7#e7 ,a description of current or previous programs to enabling such personnel to rotate between elements of the intelligence community and the national laboratories1 including the number of personnel on nonreimbursable or reimbursable assignment to an element of the intelligence community4 7#f7 ,the degree to which such projects and personnel support or augment other ongoing mission areas and capacities at the national laboratories4 7c7 ,recommendations ,upon completing the study under subsection 7a71 the ,directors shall jointly develop findings and recommendations based on the results of the study regarding the recruitment and retention of personnel at the national laboratories who carry out projects under the ,strategic ,intelligence ,partnership ,program1 including with respect to the following3 7#a7 ,new or alternative business models1 sponsorship arrangements1 or work scope agreements4 7#b7 ,extending eligibility for existing1 or establishing new1 recruitment1 retention1 or other career incentive programs1 including student loan repayment and forgiveness programs1 to such personnel4 7#c7 ,initiating geographically flexible or remote work arrangements for such personnel4 7#d7 ,enabling such personnel to participate in training at elements of the intelligence community1 or obtain academic training at the ,national ,intelligence ,university4 7#e7 ,establishing new1 or enhancing existing1 opportunities for detailee or rotational programs among the intelligence community and the national laboratories4 7#f7 ,using a compensation system modeled on the ,cyber ,talent ,management ,system of the ,department of ,homeland ,security for such personnel4 7#g7 ,any other recommendations the ,directors determine relevant4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,directors shall jointly submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the study under subsection 7a7 and the recommendations under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,national laboratories defined ,in this section1 the term national laboratories means-- 7#a7 each national security laboratory 7as defined in section #cbha7a7 of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdga7a7772 and 7#b7 each national laboratory of the ,department of ,energy4 #fdcf4 ,briefing on coordination between intelligence community and ,bureau of ,industry and ,security 7a7 ,definition of appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,classified briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,commerce1 or their designees1 shall jointly provide a classified briefing to the appropriate congressional committees regarding-- 7#a7 coordination between the intelligence community and the ,bureau of ,industry and ,security of the ,department of ,commerce2 7#b7 existing processes of the ,bureau for the access to1 storage of1 transmission of1 and use of information provided to the ,bureau by an element of the intelligence community2 and 7#c7 such recommendations as the ,director and the ,secretary may have to enhance such access1 storage1 transmission1 and use4 ,,lxv ,matters relating to foreign countries ,a ,intelligence matters relating to the ,people's ,republic of ,china #feja4 ,report on wealth and corrupt activities of the leadership of the ,chinese ,communist ,party ,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 ,state1 shall make available to the public an unclassified report on the wealth and corrupt activities of the leadership of the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 including the ,general ,secretary of the ,chinese ,communist ,party and senior leadership officials in the ,central ,committee1 the ,politburo1 the ,politburo ,standing ,committee1 and any other regional ,party ,secretaries4 #fejb4 ,identification and threat assessment of companies with investments by the ,people's ,republic of ,china 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 ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with such heads of elements of the intelligence community as the ,director considers appropriate1 the ,chairperson of the ,federal ,communication ,commission1 and the ,administrator of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration1 shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the risk to national security of the use of-- 7#a7 telecommunications companies with a #aj or greater direct or indirect foreign investment by an entity or person owned or controlled by1 or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china that is operating in the ,united ,states or providing services to affiliates and personnel of the intelligence community2 and 7#b7 hospitality and conveyance companies with substantial investment by the ,people's ,republic of ,china by affiliates and personnel of the intelligence community for travel on behalf of the ,united ,states ,government4 #fejc4 ,intelligence community working group for monitoring the economic and technological capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with such heads of elements of the intelligence community as the ,director considers appropriate1 shall establish a cross-intelligence community analytical working group 7in this section referred to as the working group7 on the economic and technological capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7b7 ,monitoring and analysis ,the working group shall monitor and analyze-- 7#a7 the economic and technological capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7#b7 the extent to which those capabilities rely on exports1 financing1 or services from the ,united ,states and other foreign countries2 7#c7 the links of those capabilities to the military-industrial complex of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7#d7 the threats those capabilities pose to the national security and values of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,annual assessment 7#a7 ,definition of appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each year1 the working group shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an assessment of the economic and technological strategy1 efforts1 and progress of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to become the dominant military1 technological1 and economic power in the world and undermine the rules-based world order4 7#c7 ,elements ,each assessment required by paragraph 7#b7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an unclassified overview of the major goals1 strategies1 and policies of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to control1 shape1 or develop self-sufficiency in key technologies and control related supply chains and ecosystems1 including-- 7i7 efforts to acquire ,united ,states and other foreign technology and recruit foreign talent in technology sectors of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including the extent to which those efforts relate to the military-industrial complex of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7ii7 efforts related to incentivizing offshoring of ,united ,states and foreign manufacturing to ,china1 influencing global supply chains1 and creating supply chain vulnerabilities for the ,united ,states1 including ,china's financing or potential financing in foreign countries to create monopolies in the processing and exporting of rare earth and other critical materials necessary for renewable energy1 including cobalt1 lithium1 and nickel2 7iii7 related tools and market access restrictions or distortions imposed by the ,people's ,republic of ,china on foreign firms and laws and regulations of the ,people's ,republic of ,china that discriminate against ,united ,states and other foreign firms2 and 7iv7 efforts of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to attract or restrict financing from the ,united ,states and other foreign countries to build self-sufficient national defense capabilities1 an evaluation of the relative contribution of foreign financing to ,china's economic support for such capabilities1 and the type of capital flows from the ,united ,states into ,china's national defense capabilities from the specific actions taken by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to attract or restrict financing to the outcome of such efforts for entities and persons of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7,b7 ,an unclassified assessment of the progress of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to achieve its goals1 disaggregated by economic sector4 7,c7 ,an unclassified assessment of the impact of the transfer of capital1 technology1 data1 talent1 and technical expertise from the ,united ,states to ,china on the economic1 technological1 and military capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7,d7 ,an unclassified list of the top #bjj businesses1 academic and research institutions1 or other entities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china that are-- 7i7 developing1 producing1 or exporting to other countries the technologies that are strategically important to the ,people's ,republic of ,china or supporting entities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china that are subject to sanctions imposed by the ,united ,states2 7ii7 supporting the military-civil fusion program or the military industrial complex of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 or 7iii7 otherwise supporting the goals and efforts of the ,chinese ,communist ,party and ,chinese government entities1 including the ,ministry of ,state ,security1 the ,ministry of ,public ,security1 and the ,people's ,liberation ,army4 7,e7 ,an unclassified list of the top #ajj development1 infrastructure1 or other strategic projects that the ,people's ,republic of ,china is financing abroad that-- 7i7 advance the technology goals and strategies of the ,chinese ,communist ,party2 or 7ii7 evade financial sanctions1 export controls1 or import restrictions imposed by the ,united ,states4 7,f7 ,an unclassified list of the top #ajj businesses1 research institutions1 or other entities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china that are developing surveillance1 smart cities1 or related technologies that are-- 7i7 exported to other countries1 undermining democracy worldwide2 or 7ii7 provided to the security services of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 enabling them to commit severe human rights abuses in ,china4 7,g7 ,an unclassified list of the top #ajj businesses or other entities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china that are-- 7i7 operating in the genocide zone in ,xinjiang2 or 7ii7 supporting the ,xinjiang ,public ,security ,bureau1 the ,xinjiang ,bureau of the ,ministry of ,state ,security1 the ,people's ,armed ,police1 or the ,xinjiang ,production and ,construction ,corps4 7,h7 ,a list of investment funds1 public companies1 or private or early-stage firms of the ,people's ,republic of ,china that have received more than #ajj1jjj1jjj in capital flows from the ,united ,states during the #aj-year period preceding the date on which the assessment is submitted4 7#d7 ,preparation of assessments ,in preparing each assessment required by paragraph 7#b71 the working group shall use open source documents in ,chinese language and commercial databases4 7#e7 ,format ,an assessment required by paragraph 7#b7 may be submitted in the format of a ,national ,intelligence ,estimate4 7#f7 ,form ,each assessment required by paragraph 7#b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#g7 ,publication ,the unclassified portion of each assessment required by paragraph 7#b7 shall be published on the publicly accessible website of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7d7 ,briefings to ,congress ,not less frequently than quarterly1 the working group shall provide to ,congress a classified briefing on the economic and technological goals1 strategies1 and progress of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 especially on the information that cannot be disclosed in the unclassified portion of an assessment required by subsection 7c77#b74 7e7 ,classified analyses ,each classified annex to an assessment required by subsection 7c77#b7 or corresponding briefing provided under subsection 7d7 shall include an analysis of-- 7#a7 the vulnerabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 disaggregated by economic sector1 industry1 and entity2 and 7#b7 the technological or supply chain chokepoints of the ,people's ,republic of ,china that provide leverage to the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,sunset ,this section shall cease to be effective on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #fejd4 ,annual report on concentrated reeducation camps in the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 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 ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,covered camp ,the term covered camp means a detention camp1 prison1 forced labor camp1 or forced labor factory located in the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 referred to by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china as concentrated reeducation camps or vocational training centers4 7b7 ,annual report required ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with such heads of elements of the intelligence community as the ,director considers appropriate1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the status of covered camps4 7c7 ,elements ,each report required by subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of the number and geographic location of covered camps and an estimate of the number of victims detained in covered camps4 7#b7 ,a description of-- 7,a7 the types of personnel and equipment in covered camps2 7,b7 the funding received by covered camps from the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7,c7 the role of the security services of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,xinjiang ,production and ,construction ,corps in enforcing atrocities at covered camps4 7#c7 ,a comprehensive list of-- 7,a7 the entities of the ,xinjiang ,production and ,construction ,corps1 including subsidiaries and affiliated businesses1 with respect to which sanctions have been imposed by the ,united ,states2 7,b7 commercial activities of those entities outside of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7,c7 other ,chinese businesses1 including in the artificial intelligence1 biotechnology1 and surveillance technology sectors1 that are involved with the atrocities in ,xinjiang or supporting the policies of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the region4 7d7 ,form ,each report required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,publication ,the unclassified portion of each report required by subsection 7b7 shall be published on the publicly accessible website of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 #feje4 ,assessments of production of semiconductors by the ,people's ,republic of ,china 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 ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,legacy semiconductor ,the term legacy semiconductor has the meaning given such term in section #iijb7;a77#f77;,a7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dfeb7;a77#f77;,a774 7b7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an assessment of progress by the ,people's ,republic of ,china in global competitiveness in the production of semiconductors by ,chinese firms1 including any subsidiary1 affiliate1 or successor of such firms4 7c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out subsection 7b71 the ,director shall consult with the ,secretary of ,commerce and the heads of such other ,federal agencies as the ,director considers appropriate4 7d7 ,elements ,each assessment submitted under subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the progress of the ,people's ,republic of ,china toward self-sufficiency in the supply of semiconductors1 including globally competitive ,chinese firms competing in the fields of artificial intelligence1 cloud computing1 autonomous vehicles1 next-generation and renewable energy1 advanced life sciences and biotechnology1 and high-performance computing4 7#b7 ,the progress of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in developing indigenously or accessing foreign sources of intellectual property critical to the design and manufacturing of leading edge process nodes1 including electronic design automation technology4 7#c7 ,activity of ,chinese firms with respect to the production of semiconductors that are not legacy semiconductors1 including any identified export diversion to evade export controls4 7#d7 ,any observed stockpiling efforts by ,chinese firms with respect to semiconductor manufacturing equipment1 substrate materials1 silicon wafers1 or other necessary inputs for semiconductor production4 7#e7 ,an analysis of the relative market share of different ,chinese semiconductor manufacturers at different process nodes and the estimated increase or decrease of market share by that manufacturer in each product category during the preceding year4 7#f7 ,a comprehensive summary of recruitment activity of the ,people's ,republic of ,china targeting semiconductor manufacturing engineers and managers from non-,chinese firms4 7#g7 ,an analysis of the capability of the workforce of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to design1 produce1 and manufacture of semiconductors that are not legacy semiconductors and relevant equipment4 7e7 ,form of assessments ,each assessment submitted under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form and include a classified annex4 7f7 ,additional reporting ,each assessment submitted under subsection 7b7 shall also be transmitted to the ,secretary of ,commerce1 to inform1 among other activities of the ,department of ,commerce1 implementation of section #ajc of the ,,chips ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-afg7 and title ,,xcix of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea et seq474 ,b ,miscellaneous authorities1 requirements1 and limitations #feaa4 ,notice of deployment or transfer of containerized missile systems by ,russia1 ,china1 or ,iran ,section #eja of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7division ,m of ,public ,law #aad-aac2 #abi ,stat4 #bibc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the ,russian ,federation each place it appears and inserting a covered country2 7#b7 by striking ,club-,k container missile system each place it appears and inserting missile launcher disguised as or concealed in a shipping container2 7#c7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking deploy1 the and inserting deploy1 a2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,russian military and inserting the military of the covered country2 7#d7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7,a7 ,the congressional intelligence committees4 7,b7 ,the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 7,c7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7,d7 ,the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,covered country ,the term covered country means the following3 7,a7 ,russia4 7,b7 ,china4 7,c7 ,iran4 7,d7 ,north ,korea4 2 and 7#e7 in the heading1 by striking ,,club-,k ,,container ,,missile ,,system ,,by ,,the ,,russian ,,federation and inserting containerized missile system by ,russia or certain other countries4 #feab4 ,intelligence community coordinator for ,russian atrocities accountability 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 ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,atrocity ,the term atrocity means a war crime1 crime against humanity1 or genocide4 7#c7 ,commit ,the term commit1 with respect to an atrocity1 includes the planning1 committing1 aiding1 and abetting of such atrocity4 7#d7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person means a person that is not a ,united ,states person4 7#e7 ,russian atrocity ,the term ,russian atrocity means an atrocity that is committed by an individual who is-- 7,a7 a member of the armed forces1 or the security or other defense services1 of the ,russian ,federation2 7,b7 an employee of any other element of the ,russian ,government2 or 7,c7 an agent or contractor of an individual specified in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 7#f7 ,united ,states person ,the term ,united ,states person has the meaning given that term in section #aje;,a7c7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjci74 7b7 ,intelligence community coordinator for ,russian atrocities accountability 7#a7 ,designation ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall designate a senior official of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence to serve as the intelligence community coordinator for ,russian atrocities accountability 7in this section referred to as the ,coordinator74 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,coordinator shall oversee the efforts of the intelligence community relating to the following3 7,a7 ,identifying1 and 7as appropriate7 disseminating within the ,united ,states ,government1 intelligence relating to the identification1 location1 or activities of foreign persons suspected of playing a role in committing ,russian atrocities in ,ukraine4 7,b7 ,identifying analytic and other intelligence needs and priorities of the intelligence community with respect to the commitment of such ,russian atrocities4 7,c7 ,addressing any gaps in intelligence collection relating to the commitment of such ,russian atrocities and developing recommendations to address any gaps so identified1 including by recommending the modification of the priorities of the intelligence community with respect to intelligence collection4 7,d7 ,collaborating with appropriate counterparts across the intelligence community to ensure appropriate coordination on1 and integration of the analysis of1 the commitment of such ,russian atrocities4 7,e7 ,identifying intelligence and other information that may be relevant to preserve evidence of potential war crimes by ,russia1 consistent with the public commitments of the ,united ,states to support investigations into the conduct of ,russia4 7,f7 ,ensuring the ,atrocities ,early ,warning ,task ,force and other relevant departments and agencies of the ,united ,states ,government receive appropriate support from the intelligence community with respect to the collection1 analysis1 preservation1 and1 as appropriate1 dissemination1 of intelligence related to ,russian atrocities in ,ukraine4 7#c7 ,plan required ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress-- 7,a7 the name of the official designated as the ,coordinator pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 the strategy of the intelligence community for the collection of intelligence related to ,russian atrocities in ,ukraine1 including a detailed description of how the ,coordinator shall support1 and assist in facilitating the implementation of1 such strategy4 7#d7 ,annual report to ,congress 7,a7 ,reports required ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbc1 and annually thereafter until ,may #a1 #bjbf1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report detailing1 for the year covered by the report-- 7i7 the analytical findings and activities of the intelligence community with respect to ,russian atrocities in ,ukraine2 and 7ii7 the recipients of information shared pursuant to this section for the purpose of ensuring accountability for such ,russian atrocities1 and the date of any such sharing4 7,b7 ,form ,each report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 may be submitted in classified form1 consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods4 7,c7 ,supplement ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may supplement an existing reporting requirement with the information required under subparagraph 7,a7 on an annual basis to satisfy that requirement with prior notification of intent to do so to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7c7 ,sunset ,this section shall cease to have effect on the date that is #d years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #feac4 ,lead intelligence community coordinator for countering and neutralizing proliferation of ,iran-origin unmanned aircraft systems 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 ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,five ,eyes ,partnership ,the term ,five ,eyes ,partnership means the intelligence alliance comprising ,australia1 ,canada1 ,new ,zealand1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,unmanned aircraft system ,the term unmanned aircraft system includes an unmanned powered aircraft 7including communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft71 that-- 7,a7 does not carry a human operator2 7,b7 may fly autonomously or be piloted remotely2 7,c7 may be expendable or recoverable2 and 7,d7 may carry a lethal payload or explode upon reaching a designated location4 7b7 ,coordinator 7#a7 ,designation ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall designate an official from an element of the intelligence community to serve as the lead intelligence community coordinator for countering and neutralizing the proliferation of ,iran-origin unmanned aircraft systems 7in this section referred to as the ,coordinator74 7#b7 ,plan ,not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,coordinator is designated under paragraph 7#a71 the ,coordinator shall-- 7,a7 develop a comprehensive plan of action1 driven by intelligence information1 for countering and neutralizing the threats posed by the proliferation of ,iran-origin unmanned aircraft systems2 and 7,b7 provide to appropriate committees of ,congress a briefing on such plan of action4 7#c7 ,final report 7,a7 ,submission ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbd1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a final report on the activities and findings of the ,coordinator4 7,b7 ,matters ,the report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,an assessment of the threats posed by ,iran-origin unmanned aircraft systems1 including the threat to facilities and personnel of the ,united ,states ,government in the greater ,middle ,east1 particularly in the areas of such region that are located within the area of responsibility of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,central ,command4 7ii7 ,a detailed description of intelligence sharing efforts1 as well as other joint efforts driven by intelligence information1 with allies and partners of the ,united ,states1 to assist in countering and neutralizing of such threats4 7iii7 ,recommendations for any changes in ,united ,states policy or legislative authorities to improve the capacity of the intelligence community to assist in countering and neutralizing such threats4 7,c7 ,form ,the report under subparagraph 7,a7 may be submitted in classified form4 7,d7 ,annex ,in submitting the report under subparagraph 7,a7 to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,director shall also include an accompanying annex1 which shall be classified1 that separately details all efforts supported exclusively by ,national ,intelligence ,program funds4 7c7 ,collaboration with ,five ,eyes ,partnership and ,israel ,taking into account the findings of the final report under subsection 7b77#c71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall seek to-- 7#a7 develop and implement a common approach among the ,five ,eyes ,partnership toward countering the threats posed by ,iran-origin unmanned aircraft systems1 including by leveraging the unique intelligence capabilities and information of the members of the ,five ,eyes ,partnership2 and 7#b7 intensify cooperation with ,israel for the purpose of countering ,iran-origin unmanned aircraft systems1 including by strengthening and expanding existing cooperative efforts conducted pursuant to section #abgh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #agjb2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hfjf note74 7d7 ,sunset ,this section shall cease to have effect on the date on which the final report is submitted under subsection 7b77#c74 #fead4 ,collaboration between intelligence community and ,department of ,commerce to counter foreign commercial threats 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 ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,foreign commercial threat 7,a7 ,in general ,the term foreign commercial threat means a rare commercial item or service that is produced by1 offered by1 sold by1 licensed by1 or otherwise distributed under the control of a strategic competitor or foreign adversary in a manner that may provide the strategic competitor or foreign adversary leverage over an intended recipient4 7,b7 ,determinations by ,working ,group ,in determining whether an item or service is a foreign commercial threat1 the ,working ,group shall consider whether the strategic competitor or foreign adversary could-- 7i7 withhold1 or threaten to withhold1 the rare commercial item or service2 7ii7 create reliance on the rare commercial item or service as essential to the safety1 health1 or economic wellbeing of the intended recipient2 or 7iii7 have its rare commercial item or service easily replaced by a ,united ,states entity or an entity of an ally or partner of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,rare commercial item or service ,the term rare commercial item or service means a good1 service1 or intellectual property that is not widely available for distribution4 7b7 ,working group 7#a7 ,establishment ,unless the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,commerce make the joint determination specified in subsection 7c71 the ,director and the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall jointly establish a working group to counter foreign commercial threats 7in this section referred to as the ,working ,group74 7#b7 ,membership ,the composition of the ,working ,group may include any officer or employee of a department or agency of the ,united ,states ,government determined appropriate by the ,director or the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,working ,group shall be the following3 7,a7 ,to identify current foreign commercial threats4 7,b7 ,to identify probable future foreign commercial threats4 7,c7 ,to identify goods1 services1 or intellectual property that1 if produced by entities within the ,united ,states1 or allies or partners of the ,united ,states1 would mitigate foreign commercial threats4 7#d7 ,meetings ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and on a regular basis that is not less frequently than quarterly thereafter until the date of termination under paragraph 7#e71 the ,working ,group shall meet4 7#e7 ,termination ,beginning on the date that is #b years after the date of the establishment under paragraph 7#a71 the ,working ,group may be terminated upon the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,commerce jointly-- 7,a7 determining that termination of the ,working ,group is appropriate2 and 7,b7 submitting to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of such determination 7including a description of the justification for such determination74 7#f7 ,reports 7,a7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and biannually thereafter until the date of termination under paragraph 7#e71 the ,working ,group shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the activities of the ,working ,group4 7,b7 ,matters ,each report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a description of the following3 7i7 ,any current or future foreign commercial threats identified by the ,working ,group4 7ii7 ,the strategy of the ,united ,states ,government1 if any1 to mitigate any current foreign commercial threats or future foreign commercial threats so identified4 7iii7 ,the plan of the intelligence community to provide to the ,department of ,commerce and other nontraditional customers of the intelligence community support in addressing foreign commercial threats4 7iv7 ,any other significant activity of the ,working ,group4 7c7 ,option to discharge obligation through other means ,if the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,commerce make a joint determination that the requirements of the ,working ,group under subsection 7b7 7including the duties under paragraph 7#c7 and the reporting requirement under paragraph 7#f7 of such subsection7 may be appropriately filled by an existing entity or structure1 and submit to the congressional intelligence committees a notification of such determination 7including a description of the justification for such determination71 the ,director and ,secretary may task such entity or structure with such requirements in lieu of establishing the ,working ,group4 #feae4 ,intelligence assessment on foreign weaponization of advertisement technology data 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advertisement technology data ,the term advertisement technology data means commercially available data derived from advertisement technology that is used1 or can be used1 to geolocate individuals or gain other targeting information on individuals4 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,e7 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,assessment ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall conduct an intelligence assessment of the counterintelligence risks of1 and the exposure of intelligence community and ,department of ,defense personnel and activities to1 tracking by foreign adversaries through advertisement technology data4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the intelligence assessment under subsection 7b74 #feaf4 ,intelligence community assessment regarding ,russian gray zone assets 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 of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,e7 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,gray zone activity ,the term gray zone activity has the meaning given that term in section #hbe of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ajc74 7#c7 ,gray zone asset ,the term gray zone asset-- 7,a7 means an entity or proxy that is controlled1 in whole or in part1 by a foreign adversary of the ,united ,states and is used by such foreign adversary in connection with a gray zone activity2 and 7,b7 includes a state-owned enterprise of a foreign adversary that is so used4 7b7 ,intelligence community assessment regarding ,russian gray zone assets 7#a7 ,intelligence community assessment ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 acting through the ,national ,intelligence ,council1 shall produce an intelligence community assessment that contains-- 7,a7 a description of the gray zone assets of ,russia2 7,b7 an identification of any opportunities to hold such gray zone assets at risk1 as a method of influencing the behavior of ,russia2 and 7,c7 an assessment of the risks and potential benefits1 with respect to the interests of the ,united ,states1 that may result from the seizure of such gray zone assets to hold the assets at risk4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in identifying opportunities to hold a gray zone asset of ,russia at risk under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,national ,intelligence ,council shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,the effect on civilians of holding the gray zone asset at risk4 7,b7 ,the extent to which the gray zone asset is substantially state-owned or substantially controlled by ,russia4 7,c7 ,the likelihood that holding the gray zone asset at risk will influence the behavior of ,russia4 7,d7 ,the likelihood that holding the gray asset at risk1 or degrading the asset1 will affect any attempt of ,russia to use force to change existing borders or undermine the political independence or territorial integrity of any state1 including ,ukraine4 7,e7 ,such other factors as the ,national ,intelligence ,council may determine appropriate4 7#c7 ,appendix ,the intelligence community assessment under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an appendix that contains a list of the categories of gray zone assets of ,russia1 with specific examples of-- 7,a7 gray zone assets in each category2 and 7,b7 for each such gray zone asset listed1 the ways in which ,russia uses the asset to advance its gray zone activities4 7#d7 ,submission ,the ,director1 consistent with the protection of sources and methods1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress the intelligence community assessment under paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,form ,the intelligence community assessment under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 ,c ,reports and other matters #feba4 ,report on assessing will to fight 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7,a7 ,the congressional intelligence committees4 7,b7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7,c7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,military will to fight ,the term military will to fight means1 with respect to the military of a country1 the disposition and decision to fight1 act1 or persevere as needed4 7#c7 ,national will to fight ,the term national will to fight means1 with respect to the government of a country1 the resolve to conduct sustained military and other operations for an objective even when the expectation of success decreases or the need for significant political1 economic1 and military sacrifices increases4 7b7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,according to a study by the ,,rand corporation1 will to fight is poorly analyzed and the least understood aspect of war4 7#b7 ,in testimony before the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate in ,may #bjbb1 top intelligence officials of the ,united ,states indicated that although the intelligence community accurately anticipated ,russia's invasion of ,ukraine1 the intelligence community did not accurately assess the will of ,ukrainian forces to fight in opposition to a ,russian invasion or that the ,ukrainian forces would succeed in averting a rapid ,russian military occupation of ,kyiv4 7#c7 ,according to the ,,rand corporation1 the intelligence community estimated that the ,afghan government's forces could hold out against the ,taliban for as long as #b years if all ground forces of the ,united ,states were withdrawn4 ,this estimate was revised in ,june #bjba to reflect an intelligence community view that ,afghanistan's military collapse could come in #f to #ab months4 ,in ,august #bjba1 the ,afghan government fell within days after the ground forces of the ,united ,states were withdrawn4 7#d7 ,similarly1 the rapid advance of the ,islamic ,state in ,iraq and ,syria and near-total collapse of the ,iraqi ,security ,forces in #bjad appeared to take the policymakers of the ,united ,states by surprise4 7#e7 ,the apparent gaps in these analyses had important implications for policy decisions of the ,united ,states toward ,russia and ,afghanistan1 and suggest a need for further examination of how the intelligence community assesses a foreign military's will to fight4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 acting through the ,national ,intelligence ,council and in coordination with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community that the ,director determines appropriate1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report examining the extent to which analyses of the military will to fight and the national will to fight informed the all-source analyses of the intelligence community regarding how the armed forces and governments of ,ukraine1 ,afghanistan1 and ,iraq would perform at key junctures4 7d7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7c7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the methodology of the intelligence community for measuring the military will to fight and the national will to fight of a foreign country4 7#b7 ,the extent to which analysts of the intelligence community applied such methodology when assessing the military will to fight and the national will to fight of-- 7,a7 ,afghanistan following the ,april #bjba announcement of the full withdrawal of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces2 7,b7 ,iraq in the face of the rapid emergence and advancement in #bjad of ,islamic ,state in ,iraq and ,syria2 and 7,c7 ,ukraine and ,russia during the initial phase of the invasion and march toward ,kyiv by ,russia in ,february #bjbb4 7#c7 ,the extent to which-- 7,a7 the assessments described in paragraph 7#b7 depended on the observations of personnel of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces who had trained ,afghan1 ,iraqi1 and ,ukrainian armed forces2 and 7,b7 such observations reflected any standardized1 objective methodology4 7#d7 ,whether shortcomings in assessing the military will to fight and the national will to fight may have affected the capacity of the intelligence community to provide early warning about the collapse of government forces in ,iraq and ,afghanistan4 7#e7 ,the extent to which red teaming was used to test the assessments described in paragraph 7#b74 7#f7 ,the extent to which dissenting opinions of intelligence analysts were highlighted in final written products presented to senior policymakers of the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,the extent to which analysts and supervisors adhered to the policies1 procedures1 directives1 and best practices of the intelligence community4 7#h7 ,recommendations for analyses by the intelligence community going forward to incorporate lessons learned and enhance the quality of future analytical products to more accurately reflect the military will to fight and the national will to fight and improve the capacity of the intelligence community to accurately predict the success or failure of the armed forces of a foreign country4 7e7 ,annex ,in submitting the report under subsection 7c7 to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,director shall also include an accompanying annex1 which shall be classified1 providing an inventory of the following3 7#a7 ,collection gaps and challenges that may have affected the analysis of the collapse of government forces in ,iraq and ,afghanistan4 7#b7 ,actions that the ,director of ,national ,intelligence has taken to mitigate such gaps and challenges4 7f7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7c7 may be submitted in classified form1 but if so submitted1 shall include an unclassified summary of key findings1 consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods4 #febb4 ,report on threat from hypersonic weapons 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 ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations 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 containing an assessment of the threat to the ,united ,states1 and to allies and partners of the ,united ,states1 from hypersonic weapons in light of the use of such weapons by ,russia in ,ukraine4 7c7 ,elements ,the assessment under subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the information learned by the ,united ,states regarding the hypersonic weapons capabilities of ,russia4 7#b7 ,insights into the doctrine of ,russia regarding the use of hypersonic weapons4 7#c7 ,an assessment of how allies and partners of the ,united ,states view the threat of hypersonic weapons4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the degree to which the development of missiles with similar capabilities as hypersonic weapons used by ,russia would enhance or reduce the ability of the ,united ,states to deter ,russia from threatening the national security of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7b7 may be submitted in classified form4 #febc4 ,report on ordnance of ,russia and ,china 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees and the congressional defense committees a report on ordnance of ,russia and ,china1 including the technical specificity required for the safe handling and disposal of such ordnance4 7b7 ,coordination ,the ,director shall carry out subsection 7a7 in coordination with the head of any element of the ,defense ,intelligence ,enterprise that the ,director determines appropriate4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,congressional defense committees ,the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,defense ,intelligence ,enterprise ,the term ,defense ,intelligence ,enterprise has the meaning given that term in section #dbf7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #febd4 ,report on activities of ,china and ,russia targeting ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean 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 ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 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 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 government of the country that is the target of the hostile effort1 including any election within such target country2 or 7,b7 the public opinion within such target country4 7#c7 ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean ,the term ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean means the countries and non-,united ,states territories of ,south ,america1 ,central ,america1 the ,caribbean1 and ,mexico4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 acting through the ,national ,intelligence ,council and in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on activities undertaken by ,china and ,russia in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean that are intended to increase the influence of ,china and ,russia1 respectively1 therein4 ,such report shall include a description of the following3 7#a7 ,foreign malign influence campaigns by ,china and ,russia targeting ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean4 7#b7 ,financial investments intended to increase ,chinese or ,russian influence in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean4 7#c7 ,efforts by ,china and ,russia to expand diplomatic1 military1 or other ties to ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean4 7#d7 ,any other activities determined appropriate by the ,director4 7c7 ,matters ,with respect to the description of foreign malign influence campaigns under subsection 7b71 the report shall include an assessment of the following3 7#a7 ,the objectives of any such campaign4 7#b7 ,the themes and messaging used in any such campaign4 7#c7 ,the scale and nature of the threat posed by any such campaign4 7#d7 ,the effect of such threat on the national security1 diplomatic1 military1 or economic interests of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #febe4 ,report on support provided by ,china to ,russia 7a7 ,definition of appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,requirement ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter1 consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the heads of elements of the intelligence community that the ,director determines appropriate1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on whether and how ,china1 including with respect to the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 any ,chinese state-owned enterprise1 and any other ,chinese entity1 has provided support to ,russia with respect to the unprovoked invasion of and full-scale war by ,russia against ,ukraine4 7c7 ,matters included ,the report under subsection 7b7 shall include a discussion of support provided by ,china to ,russia with respect to-- 7#a7 helping the ,government of ,russia or ,russian entities evade or circumvent sanctions by the ,united ,states or multilateral sanctions and export controls2 7#b7 deliberately inhibiting onsite ,united ,states ,government export control end-use checks1 including interviews and investigations1 in ,china2 7#c7 providing ,russia with any technology1 including semiconductors classified as ,,ear#ii1 that supports ,russian intelligence or military capabilities2 7#d7 establishing economic or financial arrangements that will have the effect of alleviating the effect of sanctions by the ,united ,states or multilateral sanctions2 and 7#e7 providing any material1 technical1 or logistical support1 including to ,russian military or intelligence agencies and state-owned or state-linked enterprises4 7d7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7c7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7e7 ,sunset ,the requirement to submit the report under subsection 7b7 shall terminate on the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date on which the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines the conflict in ,ukraine has ended2 or 7#b7 the date that is #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #febf4 ,report on global ,,ccp financing of port infrastructure 7a7 ,definition of appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report documenting all ,chinese financing of port infrastructure globally1 during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjab1 and ending on the date of the submission of the report1 and the commercial and economic implications of such investments4 ,the report shall also include the following3 7#a7 ,a review of existing and potential or planned future ,chinese financing1 including financing by government entities1 and state-owned enterprises1 in port infrastructure at such ports4 7#b7 ,any known ,chinese interest in establishing a military or intelligence presence at or near such ports4 7#c7 ,an assessment of ,china's current and potential future ability to leverage commercial ports for military or intelligence collection purposes and the implications of such ability for the national security of the ,united ,states and allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,a description of activities undertaken by the ,united ,states and allies and partners of the ,united ,states to help identify and provide alternatives to ,chinese investments in port infrastructure4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex produced consistent with the protection of sources and methods4 #febg4 ,sense of ,congress on provision of support by intelligence community for atrocity prevention and accountability 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,atrocities ,the term atrocities has the meaning given that term in section #f of the ,elie ,wiesel ,genocide and ,atrocities ,prevention ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-dda2 #acb ,stat4 #eehf74 7#b7 ,atrocity crime scene ,the term atrocity crime scene means #a or more locations that are relevant to the investigation of an atrocity1 including buildings or locations 7including bodies of water7 where physical evidence may be collected relating to the perpetrators1 victims1 and events of the atrocity1 such as mass graves and other sites containing deceased individuals4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the efforts of the ,united ,states ,government regarding atrocity prevention and response through interagency coordination1 such as the ,atrocity ,warning ,task ,force1 are critically important and that the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,defense should1 as appropriate and in compliance with the ,american ,servicemembers' ,protection ,act of #bjjb 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gdba et seq471 do the following3 7#a7 ,require each element of the intelligence community to support the ,atrocity ,warning ,task ,force in its mission to prevent genocide and atrocities through policy formulation and program development by-- 7,a7 collecting and analyzing intelligence identified as an atrocity1 as defined in the ,elie ,wiesel ,genocide and ,atrocities ,prevention ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-dda2 #acb ,stat4 #eehf72 7,b7 preparing unclassified intelligence data and geospatial imagery products for coordination with appropriate domestic1 foreign1 and international courts and tribunals prosecuting persons responsible for crimes for which such imagery and intelligence may provide evidence 7including genocide1 crimes against humanity1 and war crimes1 including with respect to missing persons and suspected atrocity crime scenes72 and 7,c7 reassessing archived geospatial imagery containing indicators of war crimes1 other atrocities1 forced disappearances1 and atrocity crime scenes4 7#b7 ,continue to make available inputs to the ,atrocity ,warning ,task ,force for the development of the ,department of ,state ,atrocity ,early ,warning ,assessment and share open-source data to support pre-atrocity and genocide indicators and warnings to the ,atrocity ,warning ,task ,force4 7#c7 ,provide the ,president and ,congress with recommendations to improve policies1 programs1 resources1 and tools relating to atrocity intelligence collection and interagency coordination4 7#d7 ,regularly consult and participate with designated interagency representatives of relevant agencies and departments of the ,united ,states ,government4 7#e7 ,ensure resources are made available for the policies1 programs1 and tools relating to atrocity intelligence collection and coordination with the ,atrocity ,warning ,task ,force4 ,,lxvi ,intelligence community workforce matters #ffja4 ,improving onboarding of personnel in intelligence community 7a7 ,definition of onboard period ,in this section1 the term onboard period means the period beginning on the date on which an individual submits an application for employment and ending on-- 7#a7 the date on which the individual is offered one or more entrance on duty dates2 or 7#b7 the date on which the individual enters on duty4 7b7 ,policy guidance ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall establish policy guidance appropriate for all elements of the intelligence community that can be used to measure1 consistently and reliably1 the onboard period4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,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 ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the time it takes to onboard personnel in the intelligence community4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall cover the mean and median time it takes to onboard personnel in the intelligence community1 disaggregated by mode of onboarding and element of the intelligence community4 7d7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director1 in coordination with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a plan to reduce the onboard period for personnel in the intelligence community1 for elements of the intelligence community that currently have median onboarding times that exceed #ahj days4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include milestones to achieve certain specific goals with respect to the mean1 median1 and mode time it takes to onboard personnel in the elements of the intelligence community described in such paragraph1 disaggregated by element of the intelligence community4 7e7 ,implementation ,the heads of the elements of the intelligence community1 including the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 shall implement the plan submitted under subsection 7d7 and take all such actions each head considers appropriate and necessary to ensure that by ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 the median duration of the onboard period for new employees at each element of the intelligence community is equal to less than #ahj days4 #ffjb4 ,report on legislative action required to implement ,trusted ,workforce #b4j initiative 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,deputy ,director for ,management of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall1 in the ,deputy ,director's capacity as the ,chair of the ,security1 ,suitability1 and ,credentialing ,performance ,accountability ,council pursuant to section #b4d of ,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 submit to ,congress a report on the legislative action required to implement the ,trusted ,workforce #b4j initiative4 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,specification of the statutes that require amendment in order to implement the initiative described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,for each statute specified under paragraph 7#a71 an indication of the priority for enactment of an amendment4 7#c7 ,for each statute specified under paragraph 7#a71 a description of the consequences if the statute is not amended4 #ffjc4 ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community assessment of administration of polygraphs in intelligence community 7a7 ,assessment required ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community shall conduct an assessment of the administration of polygraph evaluations that are needed in the intelligence community to meet current annual personnel hiring requirements4 7b7 ,elements ,the assessment completed under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,identification of the number of polygraphers currently available at each element of the intelligence community to meet the requirements described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,if the demand described in subsection 7a7 cannot be met1 an identification of the number of polygraphers that would need to be hired and certified to meet it4 7#c7 ,a review of the effectiveness of alternatives to the polygraph1 including methods being researched by the ,national ,center for ,credibility ,assessment4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community shall brief the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives on the preliminary findings of the ,inspector ,general with respect to the assessment conducted pursuant to subsection 7a74 7d7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community shall submit to the committees described in subsection 7c7 a report on the findings of the ,inspector ,general with respect to the assessment conducted pursuant to subsection 7a74 #ffjd4 ,timeliness in the administration of polygraphs 7a7 ,standards required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall1 in the ,director's capacity as the ,security ,executive ,agent pursuant to section #hjc7;a7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafb;a7a771 issue standards for timeliness for ,federal agencies to administer polygraphs conducted for the purpose of-- 7,a7 adjudicating decisions regarding eligibility for access to classified information 7as defined in the procedures established pursuant to section #hja7;a7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa7;a7772 and 7,b7 granting reciprocity pursuant to ,security ,executive ,agent ,directive #b1 or successor directive4 7#b7 ,publication ,the ,director shall publish the standards issued under paragraph 7#a7 in the ,federal ,register or such other venue as the ,director considers appropriate4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to ,congress a report on how ,federal agencies will comply with the standards issued under subsection 7a74 ,such plan shall specify the resources required by ,federal agencies to comply with such standards and the timeline for doing so4 #ffje4 ,policy on submittal of applications for access to classified information for certain personnel ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall1 in the ,director's capacity as the ,security ,executive ,agent pursuant to section #hjc7;a7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafb;a7a771 issue a policy that allows a private person to submit a certain number or proportion of applications1 on a nonreimbursable basis1 for employee access to classified information for personnel who perform key management and oversight functions who may not merit an application due to their work under any one contract4 #ffjf4 ,technical correction regarding ,federal policy on sharing of covered insider threat information ,section #hjf7;b7 of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ajc7 is amended by striking contracting agency and inserting contractor that employs the contractor employee4 #ffjg4 ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community report on use of space certified as sensitive compartmented information facilities ,not later than #ahj 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 utilization of space owned or sponsored by an element of the intelligence community1 located in the continental ,united ,states1 that is certified as a sensitive compartmented information facility under intelligence community or ,department of ,defense policy4 #ffjh4 ,improving prohibition of certain personnel practices in intelligence community with respect to contractor employees ,section #aajd7;c77#a77;,a7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbcd7;c77#a77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking a supervisor of the contracting agency and inserting a supervisor of the employing or contracting agency or employing contractor2 7#b7 by striking contracting agency 7or an employee designated by the head of that agency for such purpose7 and inserting employing or contracting agency 7or an employee designated by the head of that agency for that purpose7 or employing contractor2 and 7#c7 by striking appropriate inspector general of the contracting agency and inserting appropriate inspector general of the employing or contracting agency4 #ffji4 ,definitions regarding whistleblower complaints and information of urgent concern received by inspectors general of the intelligence community 7a7 ,national security act of #aidg ,section #ajc;,h7k77#e77;,g77i77,i7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcc7k77#e77;,g77i77,i77 is amended by striking within the and all that follows through policy matters4 and inserting the following3 8of the ,federal ,government that is-- 7aa7 a matter of national security2 and 7bb7 not a difference of opinion concerning public policy matters4 4 7b7 ,inspector general act of #aigh ,section #h;,h7h77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended by striking involving and all that follows through policy matters4 and inserting the following3 8of the ,federal ,government that is-- 7,i7 a matter of national security2 and 7,,ii7 not a difference of opinion concerning public policy matters4 4 7c7 ,central intelligence agency act of #aidi ,section #ag7;d77#e77;,g77i77,i77aa7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceag7;d77#e77;,g77i77,i77aa77 is amended by striking involving and all that follows through policy matters4 and inserting the following3 8of the ,federal ,government that is-- 7,,aa7 a matter of national security2 and 7,,bb7 not a difference of opinion concerning public policy matters4 4 ,,lxvii ,matters relating to emerging technologies ,a ,general matters #fgja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,artificial intelligence ,the term artificial intelligence has the meaning given that term in section #ejjb of the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative ,act of #bjbj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #idja74 7#b7 ,authorization to operate ,the term authorization to operate has the meaning given that term in ,circular ,number ,a-#acj of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 ,managing ,information as a ,strategic ,resource1 or any successor document4 7#c7 ,code-free artificial intelligence enablement tools ,the term code-free artificial intelligence enablement tools means software that provides an environment in which visual drag-and-drop applications1 or similar tools1 allow one or more individuals to program applications without linear coding4 7#d7 ,commercial product ,the term commercial product has the meaning given that term in section #ajc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,commercial service ,the term commercial service has the meaning given that term in section #ajc;a of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,covered item or service ,the term covered item or service means a product1 system1 or service that is not a commercially available off-the-shelf item1 a commercial service1 or a nondevelopmental item1 as those terms are defined in title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#g7 ,covered product ,the term covered product means a commercial software product that involves emerging technologies or artificial intelligence4 7#h7 ,emerging technology ,the term emerging technology means-- 7,a7 technology that is in a developmental stage or that may be developed during the #aj-year period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbb2 or 7,b7 any technology included in the ,critical and ,emerging ,technologies ,list published by the ,white ,house in ,february #bjbb1 or any successor document4 #fgjb4 ,additional responsibilities of ,director of ,national ,intelligence for artificial intelligence policies1 standards1 and guidance for the intelligence community 7a7 ,responsibilities of ,director of ,national ,intelligence ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community or the officials designated under subsection 7b71 shall-- 7#a7 establish1 and periodically conduct reviews of1 policies1 standards1 and procedures relating to the acquisition1 adoption1 development1 use1 coordination1 and maintenance of artificial intelligence capabilities and associated data1 frameworks1 computing environments1 and other enablers by the intelligence community 7including by incorporating and updating such policies based on emerging technology capabilities71 to accelerate and increase the adoption of artificial intelligence capabilities within the intelligence community2 7#b7 ensure policies established or updated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 are consistent with-- 7,a7 the principles outlined in the guidance of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence titled ,principles of ,artificial ,intelligence ,ethics for the ,intelligence ,community and its ,artificial ,intelligence ,ethics ,framework for the ,intelligence ,community1 or any successor guidance2 and 7,b7 any other principles developed by the ,director relating to the governance1 documentation1 auditability1 or evaluation of artificial intelligence systems or the accurate1 secure1 ethical1 and reliable adoption or use of artificial intelligence2 and 7#c7 provide to the heads of the elements of the intelligence community guidance for developing the ,national ,intelligence ,program budget pertaining to such elements to facilitate the acquisition1 adoption1 development1 use1 and maintenance of element-specific artificial intelligence capabilities1 and to ensure the associated data1 frameworks1 computing environments1 and other enablers are appropriately prioritized4 7b7 ,designated leads within each element of the intelligence community ,each head of an element of the intelligence community1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall identify a senior official within the element to serve as the designated element lead responsible for overseeing and coordinating efforts relating to artificial intelligence1 including through the integration of the acquisition1 technology1 human capital1 and financial management aspects necessary for the adoption of artificial intelligence solutions4 ,such designated element leads shall meet regularly to consult and coordinate with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence regarding the implementation of this section and this title4 #fgjc4 ,director of ,science and ,technology 7a7 ,emerging technology adoption ,the ,director of ,science and ,technology may-- 7#a7 conduct reviews of the policies1 standards1 and procedures of the intelligence community that relate to emerging technologies and1 as appropriate1 recommend to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence changes to such policies1 standards1 and procedures1 to accelerate and increase the adoption of emerging technologies by the intelligence community2 7#b7 make recommendations1 in coordination with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community1 to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence with respect to the budgets of such elements1 to accelerate and increase the adoption of emerging technologies by such elements2 and 7#c7 coordinate with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering on initiatives1 policies1 and programs carried out jointly between the intelligence community and the ,department of ,defense to accelerate and increase the adoption of emerging technologies4 7b7 ,appointment criteria ,section #ajc;,e7b7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcj7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,in making such appointment1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may give preference to an individual with experience outside of the ,united ,states ,government44 #fgjd4 ,intelligence ,community ,chief ,data ,officer ,title ,i of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjba et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #ajc;,j the following new section 7and conforming the table of contents at the beginning of such ,act accordingly73 #ajc,k4 ,intelligence ,community ,chief ,data ,officer 7a7 ,intelligence community chief data officer ,there is an ,intelligence ,community ,chief ,data ,officer within the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence who shall be appointed by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7b7 ,requirement relating to appointment ,an individual appointed as the ,intelligence ,community ,chief ,data ,officer shall have a professional background and experience appropriate for the duties of the ,intelligence ,community ,chief ,data ,officer4 ,in making such appointment1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may give preference to an individual with experience outside of the ,united ,states ,government4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,intelligence ,community ,chief ,data ,officer shall-- 7#a7 act as the chief representative of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence for data issues within the intelligence community2 7#b7 coordinate1 to the extent practicable and advisable1 with the ,chief ,data ,officer of the ,department of ,defense to ensure consistent data policies1 standards1 and procedures between the intelligence community and the ,department of ,defense2 7#c7 assist the ,director of ,national ,intelligence regarding data elements of the budget of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 and 7#d7 perform other such duties as may be prescribed by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence or specified in law4 4 ,b ,improvements relating to procurement #fgaa4 ,additional transaction authority 7a7 ,annual reports2 feasibility and advisability study 7#a7 ,reports ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the use of the authority under paragraph 7#e7 of section #ajb;,a7n7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd7n771 as added by subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,feasibility and advisability study 7,a7 ,study ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall conduct a feasibility and advisability study on whether to provide to the heads of the elements of the intelligence community an additional transaction authority that is not restricted only to basic1 applied1 and advanced research projects and prototype projects 7similar to such less restrictive additional transaction authorities of the ,transportation ,security ,administration and the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration74 7,b7 ,submission ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives the findings of the study conducted under subparagraph 7,a71 including1 if the ,director determines a less restrictive additional transaction authority is advisable pursuant to such study1 an identification of any legislative solutions or other actions necessary to implement such authority4 7b7 ,additional transaction authority ,section #ajb;,a7n7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd7n77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,other transaction authority 7,a7 ,in general ,in addition to other acquisition authorities1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may exercise the acquisition authorities referred to in sections #djba and #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 subject to the provisions of this paragraph4 7,b7 ,delegation 7i7 ,the ,director shall delegate the authorities provided by subparagraph 7,a7 to the heads of elements of the intelligence community4 7ii7 ,the heads of elements of the intelligence community shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 delegate the authority delegated under clause 7i7 to the official of the respective element of the intelligence community responsible for decisions with respect to basic1 applied1 or advanced research activities or the adoption of such activities within such element4 7,c7 ,intelligence community authority 7i7 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the limitation in section #djbb7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to elements of the intelligence community4 7ii7 ,subject to section #djbb7;a77#b7 of such title1 the ,director may enter into transactions and agreements 7other than contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and grants7 of amounts not to exceed #ge1jjj1jjj under this paragraph to carry out basic1 applied1 and advanced research projects and prototype projects in support of intelligence activities4 7iii7 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the limitations specified in section #djbb7;a77#b7 of such title shall apply to the intelligence community in lieu of the ,department of ,defense1 and the ,director shall-- 7,i7 identify appropriate officials who can make the determinations required in subparagraph 7,b77i7 of such section for the intelligence community2 and 7,,ii7 brief the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives in lieu of the congressional defense committees1 as specified in subparagraph 7,b77ii7 of such section4 7iv7 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the limitation in section #djbb7;a77#c7 of such title shall not apply to elements of the intelligence community4 7v7 ,in carrying out this paragraph1 section #djbb7;d77#a7 of such title shall be applied by substituting ,director of ,national ,intelligence for ,secretary of ,defense4 7vi7 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the limitations in section #djbb7;d77#b7 of such title shall not apply to elements of the intelligence community4 7vii7 ,in addition to the follow-on production contract criteria in section #djbb7;f77#b7 of such title1 the following additional criteria shall apply3 7,i7 ,the authorizing official of the relevant element of the intelligence community determines that ,government users of the proposed production product or production service have been consulted4 7,,ii7 ,in the case of a proposed production product that is software1 there are mechanisms in place for ,government users to provide ongoing feedback to participants to the follow-on production contract4 7,,iii7 ,in the case of a proposed production product that is software1 there are mechanisms in place to promote the interoperability and accessibility with and between ,government and commercial software providers1 including by the promotion of open application programming interfaces and requirement of appropriate software documentation4 7,,iv7 ,the award follows a documented market analysis as mandated by the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulations surveying available and comparable products4 7,v7 ,in the case of a proposed production product that is software1 the follow-on production contract includes a requirement that1 for the duration of such contract 7or such other period of time as may be agreed to as a term of such contract7-- 7aa7 the participants provide the most up-to-date version of the product that is available in the commercial marketplace and is consistent with security requirements2 7bb7 there are mechanisms in place for the participants to provide timely updates to the production product2 and 7cc7 the authority specified in section #djbb7;f77#e7 of such title shall be exercised by the ,director in lieu of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,d7 ,implementation policy ,the ,director1 in consultation with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community1 shall-- 7i7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 establish and implement an intelligence community-wide policy prescribing the use and limitations of the authority under this paragraph1 particularly with respect to the application of subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c72 7ii7 periodically review and update the policy established under clause 7i72 and 7iii7 submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives the policy when established under clause 7i7 or updated under clause 7ii74 7,e7 ,annual report 7i7 ,in general ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report detailing the use by the intelligence community of the authority provided by this paragraph4 7ii7 ,elements 7,i7 ,required elements ,each report required by clause 7i7 shall detail the following3 7aa7 ,the number of transactions4 7bb7 ,the participants to such transactions4 7cc7 ,the purpose of the transaction4 7dd7 ,the amount of each transaction4 7ee7 ,concerns with the efficiency of the policy4 7ff7 ,any recommendations for how to improve the process4 7,,ii7 ,other elements ,each report required by clause 7i7 may describe such transactions which have been awarded follow-on production contracts either pursuant to the authority provided by this paragraph or another acquisition authority available to the intelligence community4 4 #fgab4 ,implementation plan and advisability study for offices of commercial integration 7a7 ,plan and study 7#a7 ,submission ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives-- 7,a7 a plan for the establishment of a centralized office or offices within each appropriate element of the intelligence community1 to be known as the ,office of ,commercial ,integration1 for the purpose of-- 7i7 assisting persons desiring to submit an offer for a contract with the intelligence community2 and 7ii7 assisting with the procurement of commercial products and commercial services2 and 7,b7 the findings of a study conducted by the ,director into the advisability of implementing such plan1 including an assessment of-- 7i7 whether there should be a single ,office of ,commercial ,integration for the intelligence community or whether each element of the intelligence community shall establish such an ,office2 7ii7 the costs and benefits of the implementation of such plan2 and 7iii7 whether there is within any element of the intelligence community an existing office or program similar to the proposed ,office of ,commercial ,integration4 7#b7 ,elements ,the materials submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a recommendation by the ,director1 based on the findings of the study under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 on-- 7i7 how the plan under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 compares to specific alternative actions of the intelligence community that could be taken to assist persons desiring to submit an offer for a contract with the intelligence community and assist with the procurement of commercial products and commercial services2 and 7ii7 whether to implement such plan4 7,b7 ,a proposal for the designation of a senior official of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence who would be responsible for the coordination across the intelligence community or across the ,offices of ,commercial ,integration1 depending on the findings of the study under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7,c7 ,draft guidelines that would require the coordination and sharing of best practices and other information across the intelligence community4 7,d7 ,a timeline of the steps that would be necessary to establish each ,office of ,commercial ,integration by the date that is not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the personnel requirements1 and any other resource requirements1 that would be necessary to establish the ,office or ,offices of ,commercial ,integration by such date1 including-- 7i7 the amount of personnel necessary for the establishment of the ,office or ,offices of ,commercial ,integration2 and 7ii7 the necessary qualifications of any such personnel4 7,f7 ,policies regarding the types of assistance that1 if an ,office or ,offices of ,commercial ,integration were to be established1 could be provided to contractors by the ,director of such ,office1 taking into account the role of such assistance as an incentive for emerging technology companies to enter into contracts with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community4 7,g7 ,eligibility criteria for determining the types of offerors or contractors that would be eligible to receive assistance provided by each ,office of ,commercial ,integration4 7,h7 ,policies regarding outreach efforts that would be required to be conducted by the ,office or ,offices of ,commercial ,integration with respect to eligible contractors4 7,i7 ,policies regarding how the intelligence community would coordinate with the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation to provide proactive counterintelligence risk analysis and assistance to entities in the private sector4 7,j7 ,draft guidelines that would require the ,office or ,offices of ,commercial ,integration to appoint and assign personnel with expertise in a range of disciplines necessary for the accelerated integration of commercial technologies into the intelligence community 7as determined by the ,office or ,offices of ,commercial ,integration71 including expertise in the following3 7i7 ,authorizations to operate4 7ii7 ,contracting4 7iii7 ,facility clearances4 7iv7 ,security clearances4 7,k7 ,such other intelligence community-wide policies as the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may prescribe relating to the improvement of commercial integration 7and the coordination of such improvements7 by and among the elements of the intelligence community4 7b7 ,public website on commercial integration 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #a year after the date of the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the head of the relevant elements of the intelligence community 7as determined by the ,director7 and the designated element leads under section #fgjb7;b71 shall establish a publicly accessible website that includes relevant information necessary for offerors or contractors to conduct business with each element of the intelligence community4 7#b7 ,inclusion of certain information ,if there is established an ,office or ,offices of ,commercial ,integration in accordance with subsection 7a71 the website under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 information1 as appropriate1 on the elements under subsection 7a77#b7 relating to that ,office2 and 7,b7 contact information for the relevant senior officers of the ,office or ,offices4 #fgac4 ,pilot program on designated emerging technology transition projects 7a7 ,pilot program ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall carry out a pilot program to more effectively transition promising prototypes or products in a developmental stage to a production stage1 through designating eligible projects as ,emerging ,technology ,transition ,projects4 7b7 ,designation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall issue guidelines to implement the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,requirements ,the guidelines issued pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following requirements3 7,a7 ,each head of an element of the intelligence community shall submit to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence a prioritized list of not more than #aj eligible projects per year to be considered for designation by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence as ,emerging ,technology ,transition ,projects during the budget formulation process4 7,b7 ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall designate not more than #aj eligible projects per year as ,emerging ,technology ,transition ,projects4 7,c7 ,no eligible project may be designated by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence as an ,emerging ,technology ,transition ,project unless the head of an element of the intelligence community includes the project in the prioritized list under subparagraph 7,a7 and submits to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 with respect to the project1 each of the following3 7i7 ,a justification of why the product was nominated for transition1 including a description of the importance of the proposed product to the mission of the intelligence community and the nominating agency4 7ii7 ,a certification that the project provides new technologies or processes1 or new applications of existing technologies1 that shall enable more effective alternatives to existing programs1 systems1 or initiatives of the intelligence community4 7iii7 ,a certification that the project provides future cost savings1 significantly reduces the time to deliver capabilities to the intelligence community1 or significantly improves a capability of the intelligence community4 7iv7 ,a certification that funding is not proposed for the project in the budget request of the respective covered element for the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the project is submitted for consideration4 7v7 ,a certification in writing by the nominating head that the project meets all applicable criteria and requirements of the respective covered element for transition to production and that the nominating head would fund the project if additional funds were made available for such purpose4 7vi7 ,a description of the means by which the proposed production product shall be incorporated into the activities and long-term budget of the respective covered element following such transition4 7vii7 ,a description of steps taken to ensure that the use of the product shall reflect commercial best practices1 as applicable4 7,d7 ,a clear description of the selection of eligible projects1 including specific criteria1 that shall include1 at a minimum1 the requirements specified in subparagraph 7,c74 7,e7 ,the designation of an official responsible for implementing this section and coordinating with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community with respect to the guidelines issued pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 and overseeing the awards of funds to ,emerging ,technology ,transition ,projects with respect to that element4 7#c7 ,revocation of designation ,the designation of an ,emerging ,technology ,transition ,project under subsection 7b7 may be revoked at any time by-- 7,a7 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 or 7,b7 the relevant head of a covered element of the intelligence community that previously submitted a project under subsection 7b71 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7c7 ,benefits of designation 7#a7 ,inclusion in multiyear national intelligence program plan ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall include in the relevant multiyear national intelligence program plan submitted to ,congress under section #adjc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja7 the planned expenditures1 if any1 of each designated project during the period of its designation4 7#b7 ,inclusion under separate exhibit ,the heads of elements of the intelligence community shall ensure that each designated project is included in a separate budget exhibit in the relevant multiyear national intelligence program plan submitted to ,congress under such section #adjc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja7 for the period of the designation of such project4 7#c7 ,consideration in programming and budgeting ,each designated project shall be taken into consideration by the nominating head in the programming and budgeting phases of the intelligence planning1 programming1 budgeting1 and evaluation process during the period of its designation4 7d7 ,reports to ,congress 7#a7 ,annual reports ,on an annual basis for each fiscal year during which the pilot program under subsection 7a7 is carried out1 concurrently with the submission of the budget of the ,president for that fiscal year under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report that includes the following3 7,a7 ,a description of each designated project4 7,b7 ,a summary of the potential of each designated project1 as specified in subsection 7b77#b77;,c74 7,c7 ,for each designated project1 a description of the progress made toward delivering on such potential4 7,d7 ,a description of any funding proposed for the designated project in the future-years intelligence program1 including by program1 appropriation account1 expenditure center1 and project4 7,e7 ,such other information on the status of such pilot program as the ,director considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,final report ,in the final report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 prior to the date of termination under subsection 7e71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall include a recommendation on whether to extend the pilot program under subsection 7a7 and the appropriate duration of such extension1 if any4 7e7 ,termination date ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 7f7 ,definition of covered element of the intelligence community ,in this section1 the term covered element of the intelligence community means the following3 7#a7 ,the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#b7 ,the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 7#c7 ,the ,national ,security ,agency4 7#d7 ,the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency4 7#e7 ,the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office4 7#f7 ,the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency4 #fgad4 ,harmonization of authorizations to operate 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 ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7#d7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#e7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,protocol ,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 ,defense and the heads of the elements of the intelligence community1 shall develop and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a single protocol setting forth policies and procedures relating to authorizations to operate for ,department of ,defense or intelligence community systems held by industry providers4 7c7 ,limitation ,the protocol under subsection 7b7 shall be limited to authorizations to operate for ,department of ,defense and intelligence community systems4 7d7 ,elements ,the protocol under subsection 7b7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,a policy for reciprocal recognition1 as appropriate1 among the elements of the intelligence community and the ,department of ,defense of authorizations to operate held by commercial providers4 ,such reciprocal recognition shall be limited to authorizations to operate for systems that collect1 process1 maintain1 use1 share1 disseminate1 or dispose of data classified at an equal or lower classification level than the original authorization4 7#b7 ,procedures under which1 subject to such criteria as may be prescribed by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence jointly with the ,secretary of ,defense1 a provider that holds an authorization to operate for a ,department of ,defense or intelligence community system may provide to the head of an element of the intelligence community or the ,department of ,defense the most recently updated version of any software1 data1 or application for use on such system without being required to submit an application for new or renewed authorization4 7#c7 ,procedures for the review1 renewal1 and revocation of authorizations to operate held by commercial providers1 including procedures for maintaining continuous authorizations to operate1 subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense4 ,such procedures may encourage greater use of modern security practices already being adopted by the ,department of ,defense and other ,federal agencies1 such as continuous authorization with system security focused on continuous monitoring of risk and security controls1 active system defense1 and the use of an approved mechanism for secure and continuous delivery of software 7commonly referred to as ,dev,sec,ops74 7#d7 ,a policy for the harmonization of documentation requirements for commercial providers submitting applications for authorizations to operate1 with the goal of a uniform requirement across the ,department of ,defense and the elements of the intelligence community 7subject to exceptions established by the ,director and the ,secretary74 ,such policy shall include the following requirements3 7,a7 ,a requirement for the full disclosure of evidence in the reciprocity process across the ,department of ,defense and the elements of the intelligence community4 7,b7 ,with respect to a system with an existing authorization to operate1 a requirement for approval by the ,chief ,information ,officer or a designated official 7as the head of the respective element of the intelligence community determines appropriate7 for such system to operate at an equal or higher level classification level1 to be granted prior to the performance of an additional security assessment with respect to such system1 and regardless of which element of the intelligence community or ,department of ,defense granted the original authorization4 7#e7 ,a requirement to establish a joint secure portal of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,department of ,defense for the maintenance of records1 applications1 and system requirements for authorizations to operate4 7#f7 ,a plan to examine1 and if necessary1 address1 the shortage of intelligence community and ,department of ,defense personnel authorized to support and grant an authorization to operate4 ,such plan shall include-- 7,a7 a report on the current average wait times for authorizations to operate and backlogs1 disaggregated by each element of the intelligence community and the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 appropriate recommendations to increase pay or implement other incentives to recruit and retain such personnel2 and 7,c7 a plan to leverage independent third-party assessment organizations to support assessments of applications for authorizations to operate4 7#g7 ,procedures to ensure data security and safety with respect to the implementation of the protocol4 7#h7 ,a proposed timeline for the implementation of the protocol by the deadline specified in subsection 7g74 7e7 ,coordinating officials ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall designate an official of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence responsible for implementing this section on behalf of the ,director and leading coordination across the intelligence community for such implementation2 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate an official of the ,department of ,defense responsible for implementing this section on behalf of the ,secretary and leading coordination across the ,department of ,defense for such implementation2 and 7#c7 each head of an element of the intelligence community shall designate an official of that element responsible for implementing this section and overseeing implementation of the protocol under subsection 7b7 with respect to the element4 7f7 ,documentation requirements ,under the protocol under subsection 7b71 no head of a ,federal agency may commence the operation of a system using an authorization to operate granted by another ,federal agency without possessing documentation of the original authorization to operate4 7g7 ,implementation required ,the protocol under subsection 7b7 shall be implemented not later than ,january #a1 #bjbe4 #fgae4 ,plan to expand sensitive compartmented information facility access by certain contractors2 reports on expansion of security clearances for certain contractors 7a7 ,plan2 briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the heads of such other elements of the intelligence community as the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may determine appropriate1 shall-- 7,a7 develop a plan to expand access by contractors of small emerging technology companies to sensitive compartmented information facilities for the purpose of providing such contractors with a facility to securely perform work2 and 7,b7 provide to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on such plan4 7#b7 ,matters ,the plan under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an overview of the existing sensitive compartmented information facilities1 if any1 that may be available for the purpose specified in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,an assessment of the feasibility of building additional sensitive compartmented information facilities for such purpose4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the relative costs and benefits of repurposing existing1 or building additional1 sensitive compartmented information facilities for such purpose4 7,d7 ,the eligibility criteria for determining which contractors under this section may be granted access to sensitive compartmented information facilities for such purpose4 7,e7 ,an estimate of the maximum number of contractors that may be provided access to sensitive compartmented information facilities for such purpose1 taking into account the matters specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7,f7 ,policies to ensure the efficient and narrow use of sensitive compartmented information facilities for such purpose1 including a timeline for the length of such use by a contractor under this section and a detailed description of the process to terminate access to the sensitive compartmented information facility by such contractor upon-- 7i7 the expiration of the contract or agreement of the contractor2 or 7ii7 a determination that the contractor no longer has a need for such access to fulfill the terms of such contract or agreement4 7,g7 ,pricing structures for the use of sensitive compartmented information facilities by contractors for the purpose specified in paragraph 7#a74 ,such pricing structures-- 7i7 may include free use 7for the purpose of incentivizing future contracts71 with the potential for pricing to increase dependent on the length of the contract or agreement1 the size of the contractor1 and the need for such use2 and 7ii7 shall ensure that the cumulative cost for a contractor to rent and independently certify a sensitive compartmented information facility for such purpose does not exceed the market average for the ,director of ,national ,intelligence or the ,secretary of ,defense to build1 certify1 and maintain a sensitive compartmented information facility4 7,h7 ,a security plan for vetting each contractor prior to the access of a sensitive compartmented information facility by the contractor for the purpose specified in paragraph 7#a71 and an assessment of potential security concerns regarding such access4 7,i7 ,a proposed timeline for the expansion of access to sensitive compartmented information facilities in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 7,j7 ,such other matters as the ,director of ,national ,intelligence or the ,secretary of ,defense considers relevant to such expansion4 7b7 ,eligibility criteria for contractors ,unless the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines the source of the financing of a contractor poses a national security risk1 such source of financing may not be taken into consideration in making a determination as to the eligibility of the contractor in accordance with subsection 7a77#b77;,d74 7c7 ,reports on expansion of security clearances for certain contractors 7#a7 ,reports ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,defense shall jointly 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 report on the extent to which security clearance requirements delay1 limit1 or otherwise disincentivize emerging technology companies from entering into contracts with the ,united ,states ,government4 7#b7 ,matters ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,statistics on the periods of time between the submission of applications for security clearances by employees of emerging technology companies and the grant of such security clearances1 disaggregated by the size of the respective company4 7,b7 ,the number of security clearances granted to employees of small emerging technology companies during the period covered by the report4 7,c7 ,the number of applications for security clearances submitted by employees of emerging technology companies that have yet to be adjudicated as of the date on which the report is submitted4 7,d7 ,a projection1 for the year following the date on which the report is submitted1 of the number of security clearances necessary for employees of emerging technology companies to perform work on behalf of the intelligence community during such year1 and an assessment of the capacity of the intelligence community to meet such demand4 7,e7 ,an identification of each occurrence1 during the period covered by the report1 in which an emerging technology company withdrew from or declined to accept a contract with the ,united ,states ,government on the sole basis of delays1 limitations1 or other issues involving security clearances1 and a description of the types of business the ,united ,states ,government has lost as a result of such occurrences4 7,f7 ,recommendations for expediting the grant of security clearances to employees of emerging technology companies1 including with respect to any additional resources1 authorities1 or personnel that the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines may be necessary for such expedition4 7#c7 ,form ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted in classified form1 but if so submitted shall include an unclassified executive summary4 7d7 ,proposal concurrent with budget submission ,at the time that the ,president submits to ,congress the budget for fiscal year #bjbd pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a proposal to improve the capacity of the workforce responsible for the investigation and adjudication of security clearances1 with the goal of reducing the period of time specified in subsection 7c77#b77;,a7 to fewer than #fj days4 ,such proposal shall include an identification of any resources the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines necessary to expand the number of individuals authorized to conduct polygraphs on behalf of the intelligence community1 including by furnishing necessary training to such individuals4 7e7 ,applicability ,the plan1 briefing1 reports1 and proposal required by this section shall apply only with respect to the intelligence community and the ,department of ,defense4 #fgaf4 ,compliance by intelligence community with requirements of ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation relating to commercially available off-the-shelf items and commercial services 7a7 ,compliance policy 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall implement a policy to ensure that each element of the intelligence community complies with parts #aj and #ab of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation with respect to any ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation-based procurements4 7#b7 ,elements ,the policy under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,written criteria for an element of the intelligence community to evaluate when a procurement of a covered item or service is permissible1 including-- 7i7 requiring the element to conduct an independent market analysis to determine whether a commercially available off-the-shelf item1 nondevelopmental item1 or commercial service is viable2 and 7ii7 a description of the offeror for such covered item or service and how the covered item or service to be acquired will be integrated into existing systems of the intelligence community4 7,b7 ,a detailed set of performance measures for the acquisition personnel of the intelligence community that-- 7i7 prioritizes adherence to parts #aj and #ab of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation2 7ii7 encourages acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items1 nondevelopmental items1 or commercial services2 and 7iii7 incentivizes such personnel of the intelligence community that enter into contracts for covered items or services only when necessary4 7#c7 ,submission ,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 ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives-- 7,a7 the policy developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 the plan to implement such policy by not later than #a year after the date of such enactment4 7#d7 ,market analysis ,in carrying out the independent market analysis pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,a77i71 the ,director may enter into a contract with an independent market research group with qualifications and expertise to find available commercial products or commercial services to meet the needs of the intelligence community4 7b7 ,annual reports 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,director1 in consultation with the head of each element of the intelligence community1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the policy developed under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to the period covered by the report1 the following3 7,a7 ,an evaluation of the success of the policy1 including with respect to the progress the elements have made in complying with parts #aj and #ab of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 7,b7 ,a description of how any market analyses are conducted pursuant to subsection 7a77#b77;,a77i74 7,c7 ,any recommendations to improve compliance with such parts #aj and #ab4 #fgag4 ,policy on required user adoption metrics in certain contracts for artificial intelligence and emerging technology software products 7a7 ,policy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall establish a policy regarding user adoption metrics for contracts and other agreements for the procurement of covered products as follows3 7#a7 ,with respect to a contract or other agreement entered into between the head of an element of the intelligence community and a commercial provider for the procurement of a covered product for users within the intelligence community1 a requirement that each such contract or other agreement include1 as a term of the contract or agreement1 an understanding of the anticipated use of the covered product with a clear metric for success and for collecting user adoption metrics1 as appropriate1 for assessing the adoption of the covered product by such users4 7#b7 ,such exceptions to the requirements under paragraph 7#a7 as may be determined appropriate pursuant to guidance established by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#c7 ,a requirement that prior to the procurement of1 or the continuation of the use of1 any covered product procured by the head of an element of the intelligence community1 the head has determined a method for assessing the success of the covered product from user adoption metrics4 7b7 ,submission ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the policy under subsection 7a7 is established1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives such policy4 #fgah4 ,certification relating to information technology and software systems 7a7 ,certifications required ,prior to the date on which the head of an element of the intelligence community enters into1 renews1 or extends a contract for the acquisition of an information technology or software system1 the head shall certify to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence the following3 7#a7 ,that the information technology or software system is the most up-to-date version of the system available or1 if it is not1 why a more out of date version was chosen4 7#b7 ,that the information technology or software system is compatible with integrating new and emerging technologies1 such as artificial intelligence4 7#c7 ,that the information technology or software system was thoroughly reviewed and alternative products are not superior to meet the requirements of the element4 7b7 ,exemption ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may exempt elements of the intelligence community1 as appropriate1 from the requirements under 7a7 if meeting such requirements may pose security or operational risks4 7c7 ,guidance ,the ,director shall issue to the heads of the elements of the intelligence community1 and submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 guidance to-- 7#a7 establish guidelines that the heads of the relevant elements of the intelligence community shall use to evaluate the criteria required for the certifications under subsection 7a72 7#b7 incentivize each such head to adopt and integrate new and emerging technology within information technology and software systems of the element and to decommission and replace outdated systems1 including through potential funding enhancements2 and 7#c7 incentivize1 and hold accountable1 personnel of the intelligence community with respect to the integration of new and emerging technology within such systems1 including through the provision of appropriate training programs and evaluations4 ,c ,reports #fgba4 ,reports on integration of artificial intelligence within intelligence community 7a7 ,reports by elements of intelligence community ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each senior official within an element of the intelligence community identified as a designated element lead pursuant to section #fgjb7;b7 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the efforts of that element to develop1 acquire1 adopt1 and maintain artificial intelligence to improve intelligence collection and analysis and optimize internal work flows4 ,each such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the authorities of the element relating to the use of artificial intelligence4 7#b7 ,a list of any resource or authority necessary to accelerate the adoption by the element of artificial intelligence solutions1 including commercial products1 or personnel authorities4 7#c7 ,a description of the element's roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities for accelerating the adoption by the element of artificial intelligence solutions4 7#d7 ,the application of the policies and principles described in section #fgjb7;a77#b7 to paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c74 7b7 ,audits by inspectors general 7#a7 ,audits ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each inspector general with oversight responsibility for an element of the intelligence community shall conduct and audit1 and brief congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives the findings of the audit1 to evaluate the following3 7,a7 ,the efforts of such element to develop1 acquire1 adopt1 and maintain artificial intelligence capabilities for the purpose of improving intelligence collection and analysis in a timely manner and the extent to which such efforts are consistent with the policies and principles described in section #fgjb7;a77#b72 7,b7 ,the degree to which the element has implemented each of the provisions of this title4 7,c7 ,any administrative or technical barriers to the accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence by such element4 7#b7 ,input required ,the results of each audit under paragraph 7#a7 shall be disaggregated by1 and include input from1 organizational units of the respective element of the intelligence community that focus on the following3 7,a7 ,acquisitions and contracting4 7,b7 ,personnel and workforce matters4 7,c7 ,financial management and budgeting4 7,d7 ,operations and capabilities4 7#c7 ,audit of ,office of ,director of ,national ,intelligence ,with respect to the audit of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence conducted by the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community under paragraph 7#a71 the ,inspector ,general shall also audit the extent to which the ,director of ,national ,intelligence coordinates across the intelligence community for the purpose of ensuring the adoption of best practices1 the use of shared contracting vehicles for products and services that meet common requirements1 the sharing of information1 and the efficient use of resources1 relating to artificial intelligence4 7c7 ,annual report by ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7#a7 ,reports ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the progress of the adoption of artificial intelligence within the intelligence community4 7#b7 ,matters ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to the year covered by the report1 the following3 7,a7 ,a detailed description of the progress of each element of the intelligence community in the adoption and maintenance of artificial intelligence during such year1 including a detailed description of any-- 7i7 artificial intelligence programs or systems adopted by the element2 7ii7 contracts entered into by the head of the element with small- or medium-sized emerging technology companies for commercial products involving artificial intelligence2 and 7iii7 relevant positions established or filled within the element4 7,b7 ,a description of any policies of the intelligence community issued during such year that relate to the adoption of artificial intelligence within the intelligence community1 including an assessment of the compliance with such policies by the elements of the intelligence community4 7,c7 ,a list of recommendations for the efficient1 accelerated1 and comprehensive adoption of artificial intelligence across the intelligence community during the year following the year covered by the report1 including any technological advances in artificial intelligence that the intelligence community should leverage from industry actors4 7,d7 ,an overview of the advances of foreign adversaries in the field of artificial intelligence1 and steps that may be taken to ensure the ,united ,states ,government outpaces foreign adversaries in such field4 7,e7 ,any gaps in resource or authorities1 or other administrative or technical barriers1 to the adoption of artificial intelligence by the intelligence community4 7,f7 ,such other matters as the ,director may determine appropriate4 7#c7 ,form ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted in classified form4 7#d7 ,entry by ,chief ,data ,officer ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an entry by the ,intelligence ,community ,chief ,data ,officer that addresses each of the matters specified in paragraph 7#b7 with respect to the organization of data for the accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence solutions4 #fgbb4 ,report on potential benefits of establishment of ,,icwerx 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of 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 committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives an assessment of whether the intelligence community would benefit from the establishment of a new organization to be known as ,,icwerx1 the mission and activities of which would incorporate lessons learned from ,,afwerx of the ,air ,force 7or such successor program71 the ,defense ,innovation ,unit of the ,department of ,defense1 ,in-,q-,tel1 and other programs sponsored by the ,federal ,government with a focus on accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies for mission-relevant applications or innovation4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a review of the existing avenues for small- and medium-sized emerging technology companies to provide to the intelligence community artificial intelligence or other technology solutions1 including an identification1 for each of the #e years preceding the year in which the report is submitted1 of the annual number of such companies that have provided the intelligence community with such solutions4 7#b7 ,a review of the existing processes by which the heads of the elements of the intelligence community acquire and transition commercial research of small- and medium-sized emerging technology companies in a prototype or other early developmental stage4 7#c7 ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 whether the intelligence community is currently postured to incorporate the technological innovations of emerging technology companies1 including in software and hardware2 and 7,b7 any areas in which the intelligence community lacks resources1 authorities1 personnel1 expertise1 or institutional mechanisms necessary for such incorporation4 7#d7 ,an assessment of whether a potential ,,icwerx would be positioned to-- 7,a7 assist small emerging technology companies1 and potentially medium-sized emerging technology companies1 in accelerating the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies2 and 7,b7 provide the intelligence community with greater access to innovative companies at the forefront of emerging technologies4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the potential costs and benefits associated with the establishment of ,,icwerx in accordance with subsection 7a74 #fgbc4 ,requirements and report on workforce needs of intelligence community relating to science1 technology1 engineering1 and math1 and related areas 7a7 ,requirements ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the heads of human capital from each element of the intelligence community1 shall-- 7#a7 develop a plan for the recruitment and retention of personnel to positions the primary duties of which involve the integration1 maintenance1 or use of artificial intelligence 7and the retention and training of personnel serving in such positions71 including with respect to the authorities and requirements under section #fgcb7;b72 7#b7 develop a plan for the review and evaluation1 on a continuous basis1 of the expertise necessary to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and other emerging technology solutions2 and 7#c7 coordinate and share information and best practices relating to such recruitment and retention within the element and across the intelligence community4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,submission ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbd1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with heads of human capital from each element of the intelligence community1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a single report on the workforce needs of each element of the intelligence community relating to emerging technologies1 with a specific focus on artificial intelligence4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to each element of the intelligence community1 the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the number and types of personnel in work roles whose primary official duties include artificial intelligence responsibilities4 7,b7 ,a detailed description of the plans for each element developed pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,other matters ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall also include an assessment of the quality and sustainability of the talent pipeline of the intelligence community with respect to talent in emerging technologies1 including artificial intelligence4 ,such assessment shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the education1 recruitment1 and retention programs 7including skills-based training and career and technical educational programs7 available to personnel of the intelligence community1 regardless of whether such programs are administered by the head of an element of the intelligence community or the head of another ,federal department or agency1 and an analysis of how such programs support the quality and sustainability of such talent pipeline4 7,b7 ,a description of the relevant authorities available to the heads of the elements of the intelligence community to promote the quality and sustainability of such talent pipeline4 7,c7 ,an assessment of any gaps in authorities1 resources1 recruitment or retention incentives1 skills-based training1 or educational programs1 that may negatively affect the quality or sustainability of such talent pipeline4 7#d7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in classified or unclassified form1 as appropriate4 7c7 ,information access ,the heads of the elements of the intelligence community shall furnish to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence such information as may be necessary for the development of the report under subsection 7b74 ,d ,talent1 education1 and training #fgca4 ,report on establishment of technology acquisition cadre 7a7 ,report ,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 ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing a feasibility and advisability study on establishing a cadre of personnel who are experts in emerging technologies1 software development1 systems integration1 and acquisition1 to improve the adoption of commercial solutions for emerging technologies across the intelligence community1 particularly as the technologies relate to artificial intelligence4 7b7 ,elements ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an examination regarding whether a cadre of personnel described in subsection 7a7 would be an effective and efficient means to substantially improve and accelerate the adoption of commercial artificial intelligence and other emerging technology products and services in support of the missions of the intelligence community if the cadre has the capacity and relevant expertise to-- 7,a7 accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies1 including with respect to artificial intelligence2 7,b7 assist with software development and acquisition2 and 7,c7 develop training requirements for acquisition professionals within the elements of the intelligence community4 7#b7 ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 whether the establishment of the cadre would require additional statutory authorities or resources1 including to recruit1 hire1 and retain the talent and expertise needed to establish the cadre2 7,b7 the benefits1 costs1 and risks associated with the establishment of a cadre2 7,c7 a recommendation on whether to establish the cadre2 and 7,d7 if a recommendation to establish the cadre is made1 a plan for implementation of the cadre1 including the proposed size of the cadre1 how the cadre would be resourced1 managed1 and organized1 and whether the cadre should be centrally managed or reside at individual elements of the intelligence community4 #fgcb4 ,emerging technology education and training 7a7 ,training curriculum 7#a7 ,requirement ,no later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university and the heads of the elements of the intelligence community that the ,director and ,secretary determine appropriate1 shall jointly establish a training curriculum for members of the acquisition workforce in the ,department of ,defense 7as defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 and the acquisition officials within the intelligence community focused on improving the understanding and awareness of contracting authorities and procedures for the acquisition of emerging technologies4 7#b7 ,provision of training ,the ,director shall ensure that the training curriculum under paragraph 7#a7 is made available to each element of the intelligence community not later than #fj days after the completion of the curriculum4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbd1 the ,director and ,secretary shall jointly submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing an update on the status of the curriculum under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,agreements officers ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbd1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall ensure that at least #ge percent of the contracting staff within the intelligence community whose primary responsibilities include the acquisition of emerging technologies shall have received the appropriate training to become warranted as agreements officers who are given authority to execute and administer the transactions authorized by paragraph 7#e7 of section #ajb;,a7n7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd7n771 as added by section #fgaa4 ,the training shall include-- 7#a7 the appropriate courses offered by the ,defense ,acquisition ,university2 7#b7 the training curriculum established under subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 best practices for monitoring1 identifying1 and procuring emerging technologies with potential benefit to the intelligence community1 including commercial services and products4 7c7 ,establishment of emerging technology training activities 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbd1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community that the ,director determines relevant1 shall establish and implement training activities designed for appropriate mid-career and senior managers across the intelligence community to train the managers on how to identify1 acquire1 implement1 and manage emerging technologies as such technologies may be applied to the intelligence community4 7#b7 ,certification ,not later than #b years after the date on which the ,director establishes the training activities under paragraph 7#a71 each head of an element of the intelligence community shall certify to the ,director whether the managers of the element described in paragraph 7#a7 have successfully completed the education activities4 7#c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbd1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall provide to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing regarding the training activities established under paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 an overview of-- 7i7 the managers described in paragraph 7#a7 who participated in the training activities2 and 7ii7 what technologies were included in the training activities2 and 7,b7 an identification of other incentives1 activities1 resources1 or programs the ,director determines may be necessary to ensure the managers are generally trained in the most emerging technologies and able to retain and incorporate such technologies across the intelligence community4 ,e ,other matters #fgda4 ,improvements to use of commercial software products 7a7 ,policy regarding procurement of commercial software products ,not later than #a year 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 and appropriate nongovernmental experts that the ,director determines relevant1 shall issue an intelligence community-wide policy to ensure the procurement of commercial software products by the intelligence community is carried out-- 7#a7 using1 to the extent practicable1 standardized terminology2 and 7#b7 in accordance with acquisition and operation best practices reflecting modern software as a service capabilities4 7b7 ,elements ,the policy issued under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,guidelines for the heads of the elements of the intelligence community to determine which contracts for commercial software products are covered by the policy1 including with respect to agreements1 authorizations to operate1 and other acquisition activities4 7#b7 ,guidelines for using standardized terms in such contracts1 modeled after commercial best practices1 including common procedures and language regarding-- 7,a7 terms for the responsible party and timelines for system integration under the contract2 7,b7 a mechanism included in each contract to ensure the ability of the vendor to provide1 and the ,united ,states ,government to receive1 continuous updates and version control for the software1 subject to appropriate security considerations2 7,c7 automatic technological mechanisms for security and data validation1 including security protocols that are predicated on commercial best practices2 and 7,d7 procedures to provide incentives1 and a technical framework1 for system integration for new commercial software solutions to fit within existing workflows and information technology infrastructure4 7#c7 ,guidelines and a timeline for enforcing the policy4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbe1 and annually thereafter through #bjbh1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the policy issued under subsection 7a71 including the following with respect to the period covered by the report3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of compliance with such policy by each of the elements of the intelligence community4 7#b7 ,additional recommendations to better coordinate system integration throughout the intelligence community using best practices4 #fgdb4 ,code-free artificial intelligence enablement tools policy 7a7 ,draft policy ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 the ,director of the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office1 the ,director of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency1 and the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency1 and any additional heads of the elements of the intelligence community that the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines appropriate1 shall draft a potential policy to promote the intelligence community-wide use of code-free artificial intelligence enablement tools4 7b7 ,elements ,the draft policy under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the objective for the use by the intelligence community of code-free artificial intelligence enablement tools4 7#b7 ,a detailed set of incentives for using code-free artificial intelligence enablement tools4 7#c7 ,a plan to ensure coordination throughout the intelligence community1 including consideration of designating an official of each element of the intelligence community to oversee implementation of the policy and such coordination4 7c7 ,submission ,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 ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives the following3 7#a7 ,the draft policy under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,a recommendation regarding the feasibility and advisability of implementing the draft policy1 including an assessment of the costs and advantages and disadvantages of such implementation4 7#c7 ,an assessment of whether any element of the intelligence community already has a similar existing policy4 7#d7 ,a specific plan and timeline of the steps that would be necessary to implement the draft policy4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the personnel requirements1 budget requirements1 and any other resource requirements1 that would be necessary to implement the draft policy in the timeline identified in paragraph 7#d74 ,,lxviii ,other matters #fhja4 ,improvements relating to continuity of ,privacy and ,civil ,liberties ,oversight ,board membership ,paragraph 7#d7 of section #ajfa7;h7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;ee7h77 is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 ,term 7,a7 ,commencement ,each member of the ,board shall serve a term of #f years1 commencing on the date of the appointment of the member to the ,board4 7,b7 ,reappointment ,a member may be reappointed to one or more additional terms4 7,c7 ,vacancy ,a vacancy on the ,board shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made4 7,d7 ,extension ,upon the expiration of the term of office of a member1 the member may continue to serve for up to one year after the date of expiration1 at the election of the member-- 7i7 during the period preceding the reappointment of the member pursuant to subparagraph 7,b72 or 7ii7 until the member's successor has been appointed and qualified4 4 #fhjb4 ,modification of requirement for office to address unidentified anomalous phenomena 7a7 ,in general ,section #afhc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc71 as amended by title ,,xvi of this ,act1 is amended to read as follows3 #afhc4 ,establishment of ,all-domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office 7a7 ,establishment of ,office 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall establish an office within a component of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 or within a joint organization of the ,department of ,defense and the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 to carry out the duties of the ,unidentified ,aerial ,phenomena ,task ,force1 as in effect on ,december #bf1 #bjba1 and such other duties as are required by this section1 including those pertaining to unidentified anomalous phenomena4 7#b7 ,designation ,the office established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,all-domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office 7in this section referred to as the ,office74 7b7 ,director and ,deputy ,director of the ,office 7#a7 ,appointment of director ,the head of the ,office shall be the ,director of the ,all-domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office 7in this section referred to as the ,director of the ,office71 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#b7 ,appointment of deputy director ,the ,deputy ,director of the ,office shall be appointed by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#c7 ,reporting 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,office shall report directly to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense and the ,principal ,deputy ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7,b7 ,administrative and operational and security matters ,the ,director of the ,office shall report-- 7i7 to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security on all administrative matters of the ,office2 and 7ii7 to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense and the ,principal ,deputy ,director of ,national ,intelligence on all operational and security matters of the ,office4 7c7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,office shall include the following3 7#a7 ,developing procedures to synchronize and standardize the collection1 reporting1 and analysis of incidents1 including adverse physiological effects1 regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena across the ,department of ,defense and the intelligence community1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 which shall be provided to the congressional defense committees1 the congressional intelligence committees1 and congressional leadership4 7#b7 ,developing processes and procedures to ensure that such incidents from each component of the ,department and each element of the intelligence community are reported and stored in an appropriate manner that allows for the integration of analysis of such information4 7#c7 ,establishing procedures to require the timely and consistent reporting of such incidents4 7#d7 ,evaluating links between unidentified anomalous phenomena and adversarial foreign governments1 other foreign governments1 or nonstate actors4 7#e7 ,evaluating the threat that such incidents present to the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,coordinating with other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government1 as appropriate1 including the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,national ,science ,foundation1 and the ,department of ,energy4 7#g7 ,as appropriate1 and in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 consulting with allies and partners of the ,united ,states to better assess the nature and extent of unidentified anomalous phenomena4 7#h7 ,preparing reports for ,congress1 in both classified and unclassified form1 including under subsection 7j74 7d7 ,response to and field investigations of unidentified anomalous phenomena 7#a7 ,designation ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall jointly designate from within their respective organizations an official1 to be under the direction of the ,director of the ,office1 responsible for ensuring the appropriate expertise1 authorities1 accesses1 data1 systems1 platforms1 and capabilities are available for the rapid response to1 and support for1 the conduct of field investigations of incidents involving unidentified anomalous phenomena4 7#b7 ,ability to respond ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall ensure field investigations are supported by personnel with the requisite expertise1 equipment1 transportation1 and other resources necessary to respond rapidly to incidents or patterns of observations involving unidentified anomalous phenomena4 7e7 ,scientific1 technological1 and operational analyses of data on unidentified anomalous phenomena 7#a7 ,designation ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall designate one or more line organizations that will be primarily responsible for scientific1 technical1 and operational analysis of data gathered by field investigations conducted pursuant to subsection 7d7 and data from other sources1 including with respect to the testing of materials1 medical studies1 and development of theoretical models1 to better understand and explain unidentified anomalous phenomena4 7#b7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall each issue such directives as are necessary to ensure that each line organization designated under paragraph 7#a7 has authority to draw on the special expertise of persons outside the ,federal ,government with appropriate security clearances4 7f7 ,data2 intelligence collection 7#a7 ,availability of data and reporting on unidentified anomalous phenomena 7,a7 ,availability of data ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall ensure that each element of the intelligence community with data relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena makes such data available immediately to the ,office4 7,b7 ,reporting ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,defense shall each1 in coordination with one another1 ensure that military and civilian personnel of the ,department of ,defense or an element of the intelligence community1 and contractor personnel of the ,department or such an element1 have access to procedures by which the personnel shall report incidents or information1 including adverse physiological effects1 involving or associated with unidentified anomalous phenomena directly to the ,office4 7#b7 ,intelligence collection and analysis plan ,the ,director of the ,office1 acting in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall supervise the development and execution of an intelligence collection and analysis plan to gain as much knowledge as possible regarding the technical and operational characteristics1 origins1 and intentions of unidentified anomalous phenomena1 including with respect to the development1 acquisition1 deployment1 and operation of technical collection capabilities necessary to detect1 identify1 and scientifically characterize unidentified anomalous phenomena4 7#c7 ,use of resources and capabilities ,in developing the plan under paragraph 7#b71 the ,director of the ,office shall consider and propose1 as appropriate1 the use of any resource1 capability1 asset1 or process of the ,department and the intelligence community4 7g7 ,science plan ,the ,director of the ,office1 on behalf of the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall supervise the development and execution of a science plan to develop and test1 as practicable1 scientific theories to-- 7#a7 account for characteristics and performance of unidentified anomalous phenomena that exceed the known state of the art in science or technology1 including in the areas of propulsion1 aerodynamic control1 signatures1 structures1 materials1 sensors1 countermeasures1 weapons1 electronics1 and power generation2 and 7#b7 provide the foundation for potential future investments to replicate or otherwise better understand any such advanced characteristics and performance4 7h7 ,assignment of priority ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with and with the recommendation of the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall assign an appropriate level of priority within the ,national ,intelligence ,priorities ,framework to the requirement to understand1 characterize1 and respond to unidentified anomalous phenomena4 7i7 ,detailees from elements of the intelligence community ,the heads of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,national ,security ,agency1 the ,department of ,energy1 the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency1 the intelligence elements of the ,army1 the ,navy1 the ,air ,force1 the ,marine ,corps1 and the ,coast ,guard1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 and such other elements of the intelligence community as the ,director of the ,office considers appropriate may provide to the ,office a detailee of the element to be physically located at the ,office4 7j7 ,historical record report 7#a7 ,report required 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #edj days after the date of the enactment of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 the ,director of the ,office shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the congressional intelligence committees1 and congressional leadership a written report detailing the historical record of the ,united ,states ,government relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena1 including-- 7i7 the records and documents of the intelligence community2 7ii7 oral history interviews2 7iii7 open source analysis2 7iv7 interviews of current and former ,government officials2 7v7 classified and unclassified national archives including any records any third party obtained pursuant to section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7vi7 such other relevant historical sources as the ,director of the ,office considers appropriate4 7,b7 ,other requirements ,the report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 focus on the period beginning on ,january #a1 #aide1 and ending on the date on which the ,director of the ,office completes activities under this subsection2 and 7ii7 include a compilation and itemization of the key historical record of the involvement of the intelligence community with unidentified anomalous phenomena1 including-- 7,i7 any program or activity that was protected by restricted access that has not been explicitly and clearly reported to ,congress2 7,,ii7 successful or unsuccessful efforts to identify and track unidentified anomalous phenomena2 and 7,,iii7 any efforts to obfuscate1 manipulate public opinion1 hide1 or otherwise provide incorrect unclassified or classified information about unidentified anomalous phenomena or related activities4 7#b7 ,access to records of the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration ,the ,archivist of the ,united ,states shall make available to the ,office such information maintained by the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration1 including classified information1 as the ,director of the ,office considers necessary to carry out paragraph 7#a74 7k7 ,annual reports 7#a7 ,reports from ,director of ,national ,intelligence and ,secretary of ,defense 7,a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 and annually thereafter for four years1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,defense shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on unidentified anomalous phenomena4 7,b7 ,elements ,each report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 with respect to the year covered by the report1 the following information3 7i7 ,all reported unidentified anomalous phenomena-related events that occurred during the one-year period4 7ii7 ,all reported unidentified anomalous phenomena-related events that occurred during a period other than that one-year period but were not included in an earlier report4 7iii7 ,an analysis of data and intelligence received through each reported unidentified anomalous phenomena-related event4 7iv7 ,an analysis of data relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena collected through-- 7,i7 geospatial intelligence2 7,,ii7 signals intelligence2 7,,iii7 human intelligence2 and 7,,iv7 measurement and signature intelligence4 7v7 ,the number of reported incidents of unidentified anomalous phenomena over restricted airspace of the ,united ,states during the one-year period4 7vi7 ,an analysis of such incidents identified under clause 7v74 7vii7 ,identification of potential aerospace or other threats posed by unidentified anomalous phenomena to the national security of the ,united ,states4 7viii7 ,an assessment of any activity regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena that can be attributed to one or more adversarial foreign governments4 7ix7 ,identification of any incidents or patterns regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena that indicate a potential adversarial foreign government may have achieved a breakthrough aerospace capability4 7x7 ,an update on the coordination by the ,united ,states with allies and partners on efforts to track1 understand1 and address unidentified anomalous phenomena4 7xi7 ,an update on any efforts underway on the ability to capture or exploit discovered unidentified anomalous phenomena4 7xii7 ,an assessment of any health-related effects for individuals that have encountered unidentified anomalous phenomena4 7xiii7 ,the number of reported incidents1 and descriptions thereof1 of unidentified anomalous phenomena associated with military nuclear assets1 including strategic nuclear weapons and nuclear-powered ships and submarines4 7xiv7 ,in consultation with the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security1 the number of reported incidents1 and descriptions thereof1 of unidentified anomalous phenomena associated with facilities or assets associated with the production1 transportation1 or storage of nuclear weapons or components thereof4 7xv7 ,in consultation with the ,chairman of the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission1 the number of reported incidents1 and descriptions thereof1 of unidentified anomalous phenomena or drones of unknown origin associated with nuclear power generating stations1 nuclear fuel storage sites1 or other sites or facilities regulated by the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission4 7xvi7 ,the names of the line organizations that have been designated to perform the specific functions under subsections 7d7 and 7e71 and the specific functions for which each such line organization has been assigned primary responsibility4 7xvii7 ,a summary of the reports received using the mechanism for authorized reporting established under section #afgc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc4 7#b7 ,form ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7l7 ,semiannual briefings 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbb1 and not less frequently than semiannually thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 the ,director of the ,office shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees classified briefings on unidentified anomalous phenomena4 7#b7 ,first briefing ,the first briefing provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall include all incidents involving unidentified anomalous phenomena that were reported to the ,unidentified ,aerial ,phenomena ,task ,force or to the ,office established under subsection 7a7 after ,june #bd1 #bjba1 regardless of the date of occurrence of the incident4 7#c7 ,subsequent briefings ,each briefing provided subsequent to the first briefing described in paragraph 7#b7 shall include1 at a minimum1 all events relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena that occurred during the previous #ahj days1 and events relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena that were not included in an earlier briefing4 7#d7 ,instances in which data was not shared ,for each briefing period1 the ,director of the ,office shall jointly provide to the chairman or chair and the ranking member or vice chairman of the congressional committees specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,d7 of subsection 7n77#a7 an enumeration of any instances in which data relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena was not provided to the ,office because of classification restrictions on that data or for any other reason4 7m7 ,task force termination ,not later than the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense establishes the ,office under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall terminate the ,unidentified ,aerial ,phenomena ,task ,force4 7n7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7,a7 ,the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 7,c7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,d7 ,the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,e7 ,the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,f7 ,the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,congressional defense committees ,the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,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#d7 ,congressional leadership ,the term congressional leadership means-- 7,a7 the majority leader of the ,senate2 7,b7 the minority leader of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#e7 ,intelligence community ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 7#f7 ,line organization ,the term line organization means1 with respect to a department or agency of the ,federal ,government1 an organization that executes programs and activities to directly advance the core functions and missions of the department or agency to which the organization is subordinate1 but1 with respect to the ,department of ,defense1 does not include a component of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#g7 ,transmedium objects or devices ,the term transmedium objects or devices means objects or devices that are-- 7,a7 observed to transition between space and the atmosphere1 or between the atmosphere and bodies of water2 and 7,b7 not immediately identifiable4 7#h7 ,unidentified anomalous phenomena ,the term unidentified anomalous phenomena means-- 7,a7 airborne objects that are not immediately identifiable2 7,b7 transmedium objects or devices2 and 7,c7 submerged objects or devices that are not immediately identifiable and that display behavior or performance characteristics suggesting that the objects or devices may be related to the objects described in subparagraph 7,a74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #b7;b7 of such ,act is amended by striking the item relating to section #afhc of division ,a and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #afhc4 ,establishment of ,all-domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office4 4 #fhjc4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states audits and briefings on unidentified anomalous phenomena historical record report 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms congressional leadership and ,office have the meanings given such terms in section #afhc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc71 as amended by section #fhjb4 7b7 ,audit 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall identify appropriately cleared personnel of the ,government ,accountability ,office to audit the historical record report process described in section #afhc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc71 as amended by section #fhjb1 including personnel to conduct work on-site as appropriate4 7#b7 ,provision of information ,on a quarterly basis1 and as appropriate and consistent with ,government ,auditing ,standards1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall provide the ,office with information on the findings of any audits conducted by the personnel identified under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,verbal briefings ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and semiannually thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall verbally brief the congressional intelligence committees1 the congressional defense committees1 and congressional leadership on the progress of the ,office with respect to the historical record report described in section #afhc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc71 as amended by section #fhjb1 and compliance with legislative requirements4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict access of a committee of ,congress under section #gai7;f7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 to an audit under subsection 7b74 #fhjd4 ,report on precursor chemicals used in the production of synthetic opioids 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 the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,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 appropriate committees of ,congress a report on licit precursor chemicals originating abroad1 including in the ,people's ,republic of ,china and any other country the ,director considers appropriate1 that are bound for use in the illicit production of synthetic opioids intended for distribution in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,form of report ,the report submitted under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex produced consistent with the protection of sources and methods4 #fhje4 ,assessment and report on mass migration in the ,western ,hemisphere 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 ,relations1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall assess1 and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on-- 7#a7 the threats to the interests of the ,united ,states created or enhanced by1 or associated with1 the mass migration of people within the ,western ,hemisphere1 particularly to the southern border of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 the use of or the threat of using mass migration in the ,western ,hemisphere by the regimes of ,daniel ,ortega in ,nicaragua1 ,nicols ,maduro in ,venezuela1 and the regime of ,miguel ,daz-,canel and ,ral ,castro in ,cuba-- 7,a7 to effectively curate populations so that people who remain in those countries are powerless to meaningfully dissent2 and 7,b7 to enable the increase of remittances from migrants residing in the ,united ,states as a result of the mass migration to help finance the regimes in ,nicaragua1 ,venezuela1 and ,cuba4 7c7 ,form of report ,the report submitted under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #fhjf4 ,report on international norms1 rules1 and principles applicable in space 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 congressional defense committees2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chair of the ,national ,space ,council1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 and the heads of any other agencies as the ,chair considers necessary1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on voluntary1 non-legally binding responsible international norms1 rules1 and principles applicable in space4 7c7 ,elements ,the report submitted under subsection 7b7 shall-- 7#a7 identify threats to the interests of the ,united ,states in space that may be mitigated by voluntary1 non-legally binding responsible international norms1 rules1 and principles2 7#b7 identify opportunities for the ,united ,states to influence voluntary1 non-legally binding responsible international norms1 rules1 and principles applicable in space1 including through bilateral and multilateral engagement2 7#c7 assess the willingness of space faring foreign nations to adhere to voluntary1 non-legally-binding responsible international norms1 rules1 or principles applicable in space2 7#d7 include a list and description of known or suspected adversary offensive weapon systems that could be used to degrade or destroy satellites in orbit during the previous five years2 7#e7 include a list and description of known or suspected adversary offensive weapon systems in development that could be used to degrade or destroy satellites that are anticipated to be put operational during the course of the next five years2 and 7#f7 include an analysis of the extent to which adversary space faring foreign nations use civilian and commercial space assets1 and civilian and commercial space relationship1 to advance military and intelligence programs and activities4 7d7 ,input from commercial space sector ,in identifying threats under subsection 7c77#a71 the ,chair of the ,national ,space ,council shall obtain input from the commercial space sector4 7e7 ,form ,the report submitted under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #fhjg4 ,assessments of the effects of sanctions imposed with respect to the ,russian ,federation's invasion of ,ukraine 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 ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter for #b years1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the heads of such other government agencies as the ,director considers appropriate1 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an assessment of the cumulative and material effects of the sanctions imposed by the ,united ,states1 ,european countries1 and the international community with respect to the ,russian ,federation in response to the ,february #bd1 #bjbb1 full-scale invasion of ,ukraine and subsequent actions by the ,russian ,federation4 7c7 ,elements ,each assessment submitted under subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of efforts by the ,russian ,federation to evade or circumvent sanctions imposed by the ,united ,states1 ,european countries1 or the international community through direct or indirect engagement or direct or indirect assistance from-- 7,a7 the regimes in ,cuba and ,nicaragua and the regime of ,nicols ,maduro in ,venezuela2 7,b7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,c7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran2 and 7,d7 any other country the ,director considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the cumulative effect of the efforts described in paragraph 7#a71 including on the ,russian ,federation's strategic relationship with the regimes and countries described in such paragraph4 7#c7 ,a description of the material effect of the sanctions described in subsection 7b71 including the effect of those sanctions on individual sectors of the economy of ,russia1 senior leadership1 senior military officers1 state-sponsored actors1 and other state-affiliated actors in the ,russian ,federation that are either directly or incidentally subject to such sanctions4 ,such description shall include a discussion of those sanctions that had significant effects1 as well as those that had no observed effects4 7#d7 ,methodologies for assessing the effects of different categories of financial and economic sanctions on the targets of such action1 including with respect to specific industries1 entities1 individuals1 and transactions4 7#e7 ,a description of evasion techniques1 including the use of digital assets1 used by the ,government of ,russia1 entities and persons covered by the sanctions1 and by other governments1 entities1 and persons who have assisted in the use of such techniques1 in response to the sanctions4 7#f7 ,a description of any developments by other countries in creating alternative payment systems as a result of the invasion of ,ukraine4 7#g7 ,an assessment of how countries have assessed the risk of holding reserves in ,united ,states dollars since the ,february #bd1 #bjbb1 invasion of ,ukraine4 7#h7 ,if sufficient collection allows1 an assessment of the impact of any general licenses issued in relation to the sanctions described in subsection 7b71 including-- 7,a7 the extent to which authorizations for internet-based communications have enabled continued monetization by ,russian influence actors1 while not silencing human-right activists and independent media2 and 7,b7 the extent to which licenses authorizing energy-related transactions have affected the ,russian ,federation's ability to earn hard currency4 7d7 ,form of assessments ,each assessment submitted under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form and include a classified annex4 #fhjh4 ,assessment of impact of ,russia's invasion of ,ukraine on food security 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 ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,intelligence and ,research and such other heads of elements of the intelligence community as the ,director determines appropriate1 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an assessment of the current and potential impact of the invasion by ,russia of ,ukraine on global food security4 7#b7 ,elements ,the assessment under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the current and potential impact of the invasion by ,russia of ,ukraine on food security1 disaggregated by region4 7,b7 ,an analysis of the potential for political instability and security crises to occur as a result of such food insecurity1 disaggregated by region4 7,c7 ,a description of the factors that could reduce or increase the effects of such food insecurity on political stability and security1 disaggregated by region4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the efforts of ,russia to steal grain from illegally occupied territories in ,ukraine and a list of customers who have purchased such stolen grain4 7,e7 ,an assessment of whether ,russia has taken intentional steps to cause a global food shortage4 7#c7 ,form ,the assessment under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the assessment prepared under subsection 7b77#a7 is completed1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall brief the appropriate committees of ,congress on the findings of the ,director with respect to the assessment4 #fhji4 ,pilot program for ,director of ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation to undertake an effort to identify ,international ,mobile ,subscriber ,identity-catchers ,section #egbe of the ,damon ,paul ,nelson and ,matthew ,young ,pollard ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd note2 ,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter before paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and inserting ,the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation2 7,b7 by inserting the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 before the ,under ,secretary2 and 7,c7 by striking ,directors determine and inserting ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation determines2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 in collaboration with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,under ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for ,intelligence and ,analysis1 and the heads of such other ,federal1 ,state1 or local agencies as the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation determines appropriate1 and in accordance with applicable law and policy1 shall conduct a pilot program designed to implement subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 with respect to the ,national ,capital ,region4 7#b7 ,commencement2 completion ,the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation shall-- 7,a7 commence carrying out the pilot program required by paragraph 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc2 and 7,b7 complete the pilot program not later than #b years after the date on which the ,director commences carrying out the pilot program under subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,notifications required ,the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation shall notify the majority leader of the ,senate1 the minority leader of the ,senate1 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,capitol ,police ,board of-- 7#a7 the placement of sensors designed to identify ,international ,mobile ,subscriber ,identity-catchers capable of conducting surveillance against the ,united ,states ,capitol or associated buildings and facilities2 and 7#b7 the discovery of any ,international ,mobile ,subscriber ,identity-catchers capable of conducting surveillance against the ,united ,states ,capitol or associated buildings and facilities and any countermeasures against such ,international ,mobile ,subscriber ,identity-catchers4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter before paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,prior and all that follows through ,investigation and inserting ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation determines that the pilot program required by subsection 7b77#a7 is operational1 the ,director2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking within the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking by the intelligence community and inserting deployed by the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 #fhaj4 ,department of ,state ,bureau of ,intelligence and ,research assessment of anomalous health incidents 7a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,assessment required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,intelligence and ,research shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an assessment of the findings relating to the events that have been collectively labeled as anomalous health incidents4 7c7 ,contents ,the assessment submitted under subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,any diplomatic reporting or other relevant information on the causation of anomalous health incidents4 7#b7 ,any diplomatic reporting or other relevant information on any person or entity who may be responsible for such incidents4 7#c7 ,detailed plans1 including metrics1 timelines1 and measurable goals1 for the ,bureau of ,intelligence and ,research to understand anomalous health incidents and share findings with other elements of the intelligence community4 #fhaa4 ,repeal and modification of certain reporting and briefing requirements 7a7 ,reports on security services of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the ,hong ,kong ,special ,administrative ,region ,section #aajg;,a of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbcg;a7 is repealed4 7b7 ,annual update to report on foreign weaponization of deepfakes and deepfake technology ,section #egji of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfi;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7d74 7c7 ,information sharing performance management reports 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ajaf of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7h72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7i7 through 7l7 as subsections 7h7 through 7k71 respectively4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #baj7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;g7b77 is amended by striking section #ajaf7;i7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe7;i77 and inserting section #ajaf7;h7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe7;h774 7d7 ,periodic reports on activities of privacy officers and civil liberties officers ,section #ajfb7;f77#a7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;ee-#a7;f77#a77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking semiannually and inserting annually4 7e7 ,briefing on ,hizballah's assets and activities related to fundraising1 financing1 and money laundering world-wide ,section #bjd7;b7 of the ,hizballah ,international ,financing ,prevention ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-ajb2 #abi ,stat4 #bbab7 is amended by striking every #ahj days and inserting annually4 7f7 ,inspectors ,general reports on classification ,section #fgba7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #bbca7 is amended by striking per year in each of the three and inserting every two years in each of the six4 7g7 ,report on efforts of state sponsors of terrorism1 other foreign countries1 or entities to illicitly acquire satellites and related items ,section #abfa7;e77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #bjai7 is amended by striking annually and inserting once every two years4 7h7 ,reports and briefings on ,director of ,national ,intelligence program on use of intelligence resources in efforts to sanction foreign opioid traffickers ,section #gbca7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #bcca7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and briefings after ,reports2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking 7#a7 ,quarterly reports on program4--,not later than and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,reports and briefings on program 7,a7 ,annual reports ,not later than 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as designated by subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph-- 7i7 by striking every #ij days and inserting annually2 7ii7 by striking #ij-;day period and inserting year2 and 7iii7 by striking under this paragraph and inserting under this subparagraph2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,semiannual briefings ,on a semiannual basis1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy shall jointly brief the appropriate congressional committees and leadership on the status and accomplishments of the program required by subsection 7a74 4 #fhab4 ,increased intelligence-related engineering1 research1 and development capabilities of minority institutions 7a7 ,plan 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall develop a plan to promote intelligence-related engineering1 research1 and development activities at covered institutions for the purpose of contributing toward the research necessary to achieve the intelligence advantage of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of opportunities to support engineering1 research1 and development at covered institutions in computer sciences1 including artificial intelligence1 quantum computing1 and machine learning1 and synthetic biology and an assessment of opportunities to support the associated workforce and physical research infrastructure of such institutions4 7,b7 ,an assessment of opportunities to enhance the ability of covered institutions-- 7i7 to participate in intelligence-related engineering1 research1 and development activities2 and 7ii7 to effectively compete for intelligence-related engineering1 research and development contracts in support of the most urgent research requirements of the intelligence community4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the activities and investments the ,director determines necessary-- 7i7 to expand opportunities for covered institutions to partner with other research organizations and educational institutions that the intelligence community frequently partners with to conduct research2 and 7ii7 to increase participation of covered institutions in intelligence-related engineering1 research1 and development activities4 7,d7 ,recommendations identifying actions that may be taken by the ,director1 ,congress1 covered institutions1 and other organizations to increase participation of such institutions in intelligence-related engineering1 research1 and development activities and contracts4 7,e7 ,specific goals1 incentives1 and metrics to increase and measure the capacity of covered institutions to address the engineering1 research1 and development needs of the intelligence community4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in developing the plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall consult with covered institutions and other departments or agencies of the ,united ,states ,government or private sector organizations that the ,director determines appropriate4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and make publicly available on the internet website of the ,director1 a report containing the plan under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,activities to support research and engineering capacity ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,director may establish a program to award contracts1 grants1 or other agreements1 on a competitive basis1 and to perform other appropriate activities1 for any of the following purposes3 7#a7 ,developing the capability1 including the workforce and the research infrastructure1 for covered institutions to more effectively compete for intelligence-related engineering1 research1 and development activities and contracts4 7#b7 ,any other purposes the ,director determines appropriate to enhance the capabilities of covered institutions to carry out intelligence-related engineering1 research1 and development activities and contracts4 7c7 ,increased partnerships between ,,iarpa and covered institutions ,the ,director shall establish goals and incentives to encourage the ,intelligence ,advanced ,research ,projects ,activity to-- 7#a7 partner with covered institutions to advance the research and development needs of the intelligence community through partnerships and collaborations with the ,intelligence ,advanced ,research ,projects ,activity2 and 7#b7 if the ,director determines appropriate1 foster the establishment of similar relationships between such institutions and other organizations that have partnerships with the ,intelligence ,advanced ,research ,projects ,activity4 7d7 ,covered institution defined ,in this section1 the term covered institution means the following3 7#a7 ,a part ,b institution 7as defined in section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa774 7#b7 ,an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife7bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 not covered by paragraph 7#a7 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 engineering1 as determined by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 #fhac4 ,reports on personnel vetting processes and progress under ,trusted ,workforce #b4j initiative 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,authorized adjudicative agency2 authorized investigative agency2 personnel security investigation2 periodic reinvestigation ,the terms authorized adjudicative agency1 authorized investigative agency1 personnel security investigation1 and periodic reinvestigation have the meanings given those terms in section #cjja7;a7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccda7;a774 7#b7 ,continuous vetting2 ,council2 ,security ,executive ,agent ,the terms continuous vetting1 ,council1 and ,security ,executive ,agent have the meanings given those terms in section #ffja of the ,damon ,paul ,nelson and ,matthew ,young ,pollard ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cceb74 7b7 ,reports ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 and annually thereafter until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,security ,executive ,agent1 in coordination with the ,chair and other ,principals of the ,council1 shall submit to ,congress a report on the personnel vetting processes of the ,united ,states ,government4 7c7 ,elements ,each report under subsection 7b7 shall include1 with respect to the preceding fiscal year1 the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the timeliness1 costs1 and other related information for the initiations1 investigations 7including initial investigations and any required periodic reinvestigations71 and adjudications for personnel vetting purposes4 ,such analysis shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the average periods of time taken 7from the date of an agency's receipt of a completed security clearance application to the date of the ultimate disposition and notification to the subject and the employer of the subject7 by each authorized investigative agency and authorized adjudicative agency1 to the greatest extent practicable1 to initiate investigations1 conduct investigations1 and adjudicate security clearances1 as compared with established timeliness objectives4 7,b7 ,the number of initial investigations and periodic reinvestigations initiated and adjudicated by each authorized investigative agency and authorized adjudicative agency1 to the extent practicable4 7,c7 ,the number of initial investigations and periodic reinvestigations carried over to the fiscal year covered by the report from a prior fiscal year by each authorized investigative agency and authorized adjudicative agency1 to the greatest extent practicable4 7,d7 ,the number of initial investigations and periodic reinvestigations that resulted in a denial or revocation of a security clearance by each authorized adjudicative agency4 7,e7 ,the costs to the executive branch relating to personnel security clearance initiations1 investigations1 adjudications1 revocations1 and continuous vetting with respect to such clearances4 7,f7 ,a discussion of any impediments1 including with respect to resources1 personnel1 or authorities1 to the timely processing of personnel security clearances4 7,g7 ,the number of individuals who hold a personnel security clearance and are enrolled in a program of continuous vetting with respect to such clearance1 and the numbers and types of adverse actions taken by each authorized adjudicative agency as a result of such continuous vetting4 7,h7 ,the number of personnel security clearances awaiting or under investigation 7including initial investigation and periodic reinvestigation7 by the ,director of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency and each authorized investigative agency4 7,i7 ,such other information as the ,security ,executive ,agent may determine appropriate1 including any recommendations to improve the effectiveness1 timeliness1 and efficiency of personnel security clearance initiations1 investigations1 and adjudications4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the status of the implementation of the ,trusted ,workforce #b4j initiative sponsored by the ,council1 including the following3 7,a7 ,a list of the policies issued by the ,council for the ,trusted ,workforce #b4j initiative1 and a list of expected issuance dates for planned policies of the ,council for such initiative4 7,b7 ,a list of the departments and agencies of the executive branch that have identified a senior implementation official to be accountable for the implementation of the ,trusted ,workforce #b4j initiative1 in accordance with the memorandum on transforming ,federal personnel vetting issued by the ,assistant to the ,president for ,national ,security ,affairs on ,december #ad1 #bjba1 including an identification of the position of such senior implementation official within the respective department or agency4 7,c7 ,a list of the departments and agencies of the executive branch that have submitted implementation plans1 and subsequent progress reports1 with respect to the ,trusted ,workforce #b4j initiative1 as required by the memorandum specified in subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,a summary of the progress that the departments and agencies of the executive branch have made implementing the ,trusted ,workforce #b4j initiative4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the transfers between1 and reciprocal recognition among1 the heads of the departments and agencies of the executive branch of security clearance background investigations and determinations and other investigations and determinations relating to personnel vetting 7including with respect to trust1 suitability1 fitness1 credentialing1 and access74 ,such analysis shall include1 with respect to such investigations and determinations1 the following3 7,a7 ,the number of employees for whom a prior such investigation or determination was recognized and accepted by the head of a department or agency without the head requiring additional investigative or adjudicative steps1 disaggregated by department or agency1 to the greatest extent practicable4 7,b7 ,the number of employees for whom a prior such investigation or determination was not recognized or accepted by the head of a department or agency without the head requiring additional investigative or adjudicative steps1 disaggregated by department or agency1 to the greatest extent practicable4 7,c7 ,the reasons most frequently cited by such heads for the failure to recognize or accept a prior such investigation or determination1 disaggregated by department or agency4 7,d7 ,the average number of days for the head of a department or agency to recognize and accept a prior such investigation or determination 7from the date the head initiates the process to consider the prior investigation or determination for recognition and acceptance1 to the date the head makes a final determination on such recognition and acceptance71 disaggregated by agency1 to the greatest extent practicable4 7#d7 ,a discussion of any impediments1 constraints1 and opportunities relating to-- 7,a7 the timeliness of the personnel security clearance process across the ,united ,states ,government2 7,b7 the implementation of the ,trusted ,workforce #b4j initiative2 7,c7 the transfer and reciprocal recognition of determinations relating to personnel vetting between and among departments and agencies2 and 7,d7 the completeness and provision of data from elements of the intelligence community1 pursuant to paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 of this subsection4 #fhad4 ,reports relating to programs of record of ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the comprehensive identification of ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency programs and activities1 to include significant1 enduring programs determined by the ,agency to be programs of record1 is a critical element for enabling budget auditability and oversight by the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 and the congressional intelligence committees4 7#b7 ,in order to improve how the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency justifies and oversees resources in support of core missions and authorities1 the ,agency has committed to establish a deliberate acquisition structure1 modeled after ,department of ,defense best practices1 with programs and activities aligned under a ,program ,executive ,office structure4 7#c7 ,establishing an effective ,program ,executive ,office structure at the ,national ,geospatial-intelligence ,agency will ensure clearly articulated acquisition efforts that have defined requirements and program scope with traceability from capabilities to deliverables to ,programs of ,record to budget materials4 7b7 ,reports required 7#a7 ,reports to congressional intelligence committees and defense subcommittees of congressional appropriations committees ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbc1 the ,director of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency1 consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives reports on the programs and activities of the ,agency4 ,such reports shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of any definition for the term program of record used by the ,agency during the period beginning ,october #a1 #bjag1 and ending on the date of the submission of the report4 7,b7 ,a detailed description of each current program and activity of the ,agency1 including each current program of record of the ,agency4 7,c7 ,a detailed explanation of how funding and other information relating to each such program of record or other program or activity may be located within the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress4 7,d7 ,an in-process review of the program element office planning and implementation efforts4 7,e7 ,identification of limitations and additional support required by the ,agency to implement program element offices and related changes to financial management systems4 7#b7 ,report to congressional intelligence and defense committees 7,a7 ,definition of appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7i7 the congressional intelligence committees2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7iii7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,report required ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbc1 the ,director of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency1 consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the programs and activities of the ,agency that are funded in full or in part under the ,military ,intelligence ,program4 ,such report shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7i7 ,an identification of any definition for the term program of record used by the ,agency during the period beginning ,october #a1 #bjag and ending on the date of the submission of the report4 7ii7 ,a detailed description of each current program and activity of the ,agency funded in full or in part under the ,military ,intelligence ,program1 including each current program of record of the ,agency funded in full or in part under the ,military ,intelligence ,program4 7iii7 ,a detailed explanation of how funding and other information relating to each such program of record or other program or activity funded in full or in part under the ,military ,intelligence ,program may be located within the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress4 7#c7 ,form ,each report under this subsection may be submitted in classified form4 #fhae4 ,plan regarding ,social ,media ,data and ,threat ,analysis ,center 7a7 ,definition of appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees has the meaning given that term in section #ecbc7;h7 of the ,damon ,paul ,nelson and ,matthew ,young ,pollard ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfi7;h774 7b7 ,plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan to operationalize the ,social ,media ,data and ,threat ,analysis ,center in accordance with section #ecbc of the ,damon ,paul ,nelson and ,matthew ,young ,pollard ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfi74 7c7 ,elements ,the plan under subsection 7b7 shall include a description of how the ,social ,media ,data and ,threat ,analysis ,center shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with social media companies1 independent organizations and researchers1 and other public-facing internet-based platforms to determine-- 7,a7 what categories of data and metadata are useful indicators of internet-based foreign malign influence activities2 and 7,b7 how such data and metadata may be shared effectively with the ,center and with independent organizations and researchers while protecting the privacy and civil liberties of ,united ,states users of social media platforms and other public-facing internet-based platforms2 and 7#b7 develop criteria under which social media companies and other public-facing internet-based platforms share indicators of internet-based foreign malign influence activities with the ,center and independent organizations and researchers1 including a description of-- 7,a7 the timeliness and consistency of such sharing of indicators2 7,b7 the categories of indicators to be shared2 and 7,c7 the protection1 in consultation with the head of the ,office of ,civil ,liberties1 ,privacy1 and ,transparency as may be appropriate1 of privacy1 civil liberties1 and constitutionally protected activities of users of social media platforms and other public-facing internet-based platforms4 #fhaf4 ,report on use of publicly available social media information in personnel vetting determinations 7a7 ,definitions of continuous vetting1 ,council1 and ,security ,executive ,agent ,in this section1 the terms continuous vetting1 ,council1 and ,security ,executive ,agent have the meanings given those terms in section #ffja of the ,damon ,paul ,nelson and ,matthew ,young ,pollard ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cceb74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with other heads of the elements of the intelligence community that the ,director determines appropriate1 and in consultation with the other principal members of the ,council1 shall submit to ,congress a report regarding the current and planned use of publicly available social media information in the personnel vetting and security clearance processes4 7c7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of how departments and agencies of the ,united ,states ,government have implemented ,security ,executive ,agent ,directive #e titled ,collection1 ,use1 and ,retention of ,publicly ,available ,social ,media ,information in ,personnel ,security ,background ,investigations and ,adjudications1 and relevant agency implementing guidance1 including ,department of ,defense ,instruction #acbe4jf titled ,handling ,protest1 ,extremist1 and ,criminal ,gang ,activities among ,members of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,a description of how the use of publicly available social media in personnel vetting determinations and security clearance investigations and adjudications is1 or will be1 captured in the ,national ,background ,investigation ,services system and other information technology systems used in the personnel vetting process4 7#c7 ,a description of how publicly available social media information is used1 and will be used1 in continuous vetting and security clearances processes and insider threat programs4 7#d7 ,a description of any privacy or civil liberties concerns with the use of publicly available social media information in personnel vetting or security clearance determinations1 including a discussion of the risks1 benefits1 and drawbacks of allowing for the voluntary provision of1 or voluntary access to1 nonpublicly available social media information in the regular course of personnel vetting and security clearance processes4 7#e7 ,a discussion of the extent to which officials and entities of the ,united ,states ,government responsible for privacy and civil liberties matters1 including the ,chief of the ,office of ,civil ,liberties1 ,privacy1 and ,transparency of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the civil liberties officers of departments and agencies of the ,united ,states ,government1 are involved in the development and operation of programs to use social media information in personnel vetting and security clearance processes4 7#f7 ,a discussion of any impediments1 constraints1 risks1 or drawbacks relating to the use of publicly available social media information in personnel vetting and security clearance processes1 including-- 7,a7 challenges associated with implementation of ,security ,executive ,agent ,directive #e1 ,department of ,defense ,instruction #acbe4jf1 and other relevant guidance2 7,b7 the resources required1 including with respect to personnel1 funding1 and information systems1 to gather1 assess1 and make use of such information2 and 7,c7 an analysis of the costs and benefits of the use of publicly available social media information4 7#g7 ,an implementation plan for the future use of publicly available social media information1 based on relevant findings under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f74 #fhag4 ,report on strengthening workforce diversity planning and oversight 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report discussing steps to enhance the strategic planning for1 measure the progress of1 and assess barriers to workforce diversity in the intelligence community4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a discussion of existing1 updated1 or new guidance requiring all elements of the intelligence community to maintain current and complete diversity strategic plans that contain specific objectives1 timeframes1 and responsibilities4 7#b7 ,a discussion of progress made by individual elements toward maintaining such plans4 7#c7 ,a discussion of existing1 updated1 or new guidance to ensure individual elements develop performance measures to assess the contribution of activities toward achieving diversity goals and overall progress4 7#d7 ,a discussion of progress made by individual elements toward developing measures to assess progress toward achieving diversity management efforts4 7#e7 ,a discussion of existing1 updated1 or new guidance ensuring that each element routinely identifies and takes steps toward eliminating barriers to workforce diversity4 7#f7 ,a discussion of steps taken by the ,director to ensure that individual elements are routinely completing required assessments to identify and eliminate barriers to diversity4 7#g7 ,a discussion of steps taken by the ,director to establish specific implementation objectives and timeframes for the elements that support intelligence community-wide diversity goals to ensure the elements are held accountable for making progress4 #fhah4 ,report on transition of ,national ,reconnaissance ,office to digital engineering environment 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,potential foreign adversaries are outpacing the ,united ,states in the fielding of new generations of space systems that dull the edge the ,united ,states has enjoyed in space4 7#b7 ,a digital engineering environment1 also known as digital systems engineering1 reduces the time to field new space systems4 7#c7 ,digital engineering environment tools enable the rapid iterations of requirements and architectures into digital system depictions capable of use by private industry to further the design and development of space systems4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 to maintain a competitive advantage in space1 the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office should transition to a digital engineering environment by not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,submission ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the following3 7,a7 ,a plan for the transition of the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office to a digital engineering environment4 7,b7 ,an identification of the date by which such transition shall be completed4 7,c7 ,a description of the metrics the ,director plans to use to measure progress made with respect to such transition and resulting efficiencies gained4 7,d7 ,a description of the initial pilot programs of the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office relating to digital engineering and the plans to expand such pilot programs in scale and scope with respect to acquisition carried out under such pilot programs4 7,e7 ,a description of any training requirements or certifications necessary to advance a digital engineering environment within the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office4 7,f7 ,a description of how the ,director plans to incorporate input and best practices from private industry to facilitate and accelerate the transition of the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office to a digital engineering environment4 7#b7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 and 7#b7 the congressional defense committees 7as defined in section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 #fhai4 ,briefing on ,department of ,homeland ,security intelligence activities 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7,a7 ,the congressional intelligence committees4 7,b7 ,the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7,c7 ,the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,component of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,the term component of the ,department of ,homeland ,security means the following components of the ,department of ,homeland ,security3 7,a7 ,the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency ,threat ,management ,division4 7,b7 ,the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency ,protection and ,national ,preparedness1 ,office of ,counterterrorism and ,security ,preparedness4 7,c7 ,the ,transportation ,security ,administration ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis4 7,d7 ,the ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services ,fraud ,detection and ,national ,security ,directorate1 ,field ,operations ,directorate1 and ,collateral ,duty ,intelligence4 7,e7 ,the ,united ,states ,customs and ,border ,protection ,office of ,intelligence4 7,f7 ,the ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement ,homeland ,security ,investigations1 ,office of ,intelligence1 and ,special ,agent in ,charge ,intelligence ,program4 7#c7 ,intelligence activity ,the term intelligence activity shall be interpreted consistent with how such term is used in section #ejb of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjib74 7b7 ,briefing on intelligence activities ,consistent with section #eja of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia71 not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall provide the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the intelligence activities of elements of the ,department of ,homeland ,security that are not elements of the intelligence community4 ,such briefing shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a comprehensive description of all intelligence activities conducted during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjah1 and ending on the date of the briefing1 by any component of the ,department of ,homeland ,security that conducts intelligence activities4 7#b7 ,with respect to each such intelligence activity1 a description of the activity1 including1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 the nature of the activity2 7,b7 the component undertaking the activity2 7,c7 the legal authority for such activity2 and 7,d7 the source of funding for such activity4 7#c7 ,a description and the quantity of any types of finished intelligence products1 or intelligence information reports1 produced or contributed to by a component of the ,department of ,homeland ,security that conducts intelligence activities during the period specified in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,an identification of any external or internal guidelines1 policies1 processes1 practices1 or programs governing the collection1 retention1 analysis1 or dissemination by such a component of information regarding ,united ,states citizens1 lawful permanent residents of the ,united ,states1 or individuals located within the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,form ,the briefing under subsection 7b7 may be provided in classified form4 7d7 ,additional briefings ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer provides the briefing under subsection 7b7 and not less frequently than once each year thereafter1 the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer shall provide the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on any new intelligence activities commenced by any component of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and any that have been terminated4 #fhbj4 ,report on declassification efforts of ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the declassification efforts of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 an identification of the resources that are dedicated to such efforts2 and 7#b7 an assessment as to whether such resources are sufficient4 #fhba4 ,report on ,national ,space ,intelligence ,center 7a7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,chief of ,space ,operations1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the ,national ,space ,intelligence ,center4 7b7 ,matters included ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the status of the ,national ,space ,intelligence ,center since the activation of the ,center and the implications of the ,center being aligned under a ,field ,command rather than a field operating agency aligned to the ,director of ,intelligence1 ,surveillance1 and ,reconnaissance of the ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,a review of the ability of the ,center to address the full set of national space intelligence analytical demands 7including with respect to acquisition and operational mission requirements of the ,space ,force1 the ,department of ,defense1 the intelligence community1 and other national customers7 while being assigned as a subordinate to ,space ,operations ,command1 a ,field ,command1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of the ability of the ,center to respond to the broadest space intelligence requirements as compared to a service specific need2 and 7,b7 a review specifically addressing any perceived mission misalignment1 potential mitigating measures1 or other structural organization concerns4 7#c7 ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 the current resourcing posture1 including any additional personnel required as a result of subordination to a ,field ,command2 and 7,b7 the resourcing posture if the ,center were aligned to the ,director of ,intelligence1 ,surveillance1 and ,reconnaissance of the ,space ,force as described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,lessons learned since unit activation1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 organizational efficiencies and inefficiencies2 7,b7 financial implications2 7,c7 organizational redundancy2 7,d7 parity mismatch and synergies with other service intelligence centers2 and 7,e7 lessons learned through comparisons to other service intelligence centers organized as a field operating agency and aligned under the senior intelligence officer of the respective ,armed ,force4 7c7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the congressional intelligence committees4 7#b7 ,the congressional defense committees 7as defined in section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 #fhbb4 ,report on implementation of ,executive ,order #aceef1 regarding controlled unclassified information 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 ,armed ,services and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations 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 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security1 in coordination with the heads of other elements of the intelligence community1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the implementation by the intelligence community of ,executive ,order #aceef 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note2 relating to controlled unclassified information74 7c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,national ,security ,council should accelerate the process of revising or replacing ,executive ,order #aceef4 #fhbc4 ,national ,museum of ,intelligence and ,special ,operations 7a7 ,recognition ,the privately-funded museum to honor the intelligence community and special operations forces that is planned to be constructed in ,ashburn1 ,virginia1 may be recognized1 upon completion1 as the ,national ,museum of ,intelligence and ,special ,operations4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purpose of recognizing the ,national ,museum of ,intelligence and ,special ,operations under subsection 7a7 are to-- 7#a7 commemorate the members of the intelligence community and special operations forces who have been critical to securing the ,nation against enemies of the ,united ,states for nearly a century2 7#b7 preserve and support the historic role that the intelligence community and special operations forces have played1 and continue to play1 both in secrecy as well as openly1 to keep the ,united ,states and its values and way of life secure2 and 7#c7 foster a greater understanding of the intelligence community and special operations forces to ensure a common understanding1 dispel myths1 recognize those who are not otherwise able to be publicly recognized1 and increase science1 technology1 engineering1 and math education through museum programs designed to promote more interest and greater diversity in recruiting with respect to the intelligence and special operations career field4 #fhbd4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,national ,security ,act of #aidg ,the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq471 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in section #aje7;a77#a7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjch7;a77#a771 by striking chairman and inserting ,chairman4 7#b7 ,in section #aac;,b7b7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjdi;a7b77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking section #bbf of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adg7 and inserting section #bbjh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #feh74 7#c7 ,in section #aah7;a7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjee7;a771 by striking a annual and inserting an annual4 7#d7 ,in section #cja7;j7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjga7;j771 by striking and includes and inserting and including4 7#e7 ,in section #ejf;,g7c7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc7;c771 by striking pursuant section and inserting pursuant to section4 7#f7 ,in section #ejg7;a77#a7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cajf7;a77#a771 by striking ,generals and inserting ,general4 7#g7 ,in section #ajbd7;g77#g77;,a7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbd7;g77#g77;,a771 by striking places and inserting place4 7#h7 ,in section #aajd7;b77#a77;,b7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbcd7;b77#a77;,b771 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon4 7b7 ,damon ,paul ,nelson and ,matthew ,young ,pollard ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj ,the ,damon ,paul ,nelson and ,matthew ,young ,pollard ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj 7division ,e of ,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #egjd7;b77#a7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cccd;b7b77#a771 by striking 1 and subject to paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 in section #fcaf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cccd;b note71 by striking congressional committees and inserting congressional intelligence committees2 and 7#c7 in section #ffjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cceb;c71 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c7 both places it appears and inserting subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7c7 ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab ,section #cji7;a77#e7 of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cccd;e7 is amended by striking section #cedb7;b7 and inserting section #ceeb4 7d7 ,public ,interest ,declassification ,act of #bjjj ,the ,public ,interest ,declassification ,act of #bjjj 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccee et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #gjc7;a77#b7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccee;a7a77#b771 by striking ,executive ,order #abieh and inserting ,executive ,order #acebf2 7#b7 in section #gjd7;e77#c7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccee;b7e77#c771 by striking the comma before shall2 7#c7 in section #gje7;c7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccee;c7c771 by striking section #ajc7;c77#f7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #djc-c7;c77#f77 and inserting section #ajb;,a7i7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd7;i772 and 7#d7 in section #gjf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccee;d71 by striking ,executive ,order ,no4 #abieh both places it appears and inserting ,executive ,order #acebf4 ,g ,homeland ,security ,,lxxi ,homeland ,security ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,strengthening ,security in our ,communities ,sec4 #gaja4 ,enhancements to funding and administration of ,nonprofit ,security ,grant ,program of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 ,sec4 #gajb4 ,preservation of homeland security capabilities4 ,sec4 #gajc4 ,school and daycare protection4 ,sec4 #gajd4 ,cybersecurity grants for schools4 ,sec4 #gaje4 ,transnational ,criminal ,investigative ,unit ,stipend4 ,sec4 #gajf4 ,chemical ,security ,analysis ,center4 ,subtitle ,b--,strengthening ,,dhs ,management1 ,policymaking1 and ,operations ,sec4 #gaaa4 ,joint ,task ,forces of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 ,sec4 #gaab4 ,homeland ,procurement ,reform ,act4 ,sec4 #gaac4 ,daily public report of covered contract awards4 ,sec4 #gaad4 ,preference for ,united ,states industry4 ,sec4 #gaae4 ,department of ,homeland ,security mentor-protg program4 ,sec4 #gaaf4 ,,dhs economic security council4 ,subtitle ,c--,enhancing ,cybersecurity ,training and ,operations ,sec4 #gaba4 ,president's ,cup ,cybersecurity ,competition4 ,sec4 #gabb4 ,industrial control systems cybersecurity training4 ,sec4 #gabc4 ,national ,computer ,forensics ,institute reauthorization4 ,sec4 #gabd4 ,report on cybersecurity roles and responsibilities of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 ,subtitle ,d--,enhancing ,transportation and ,border ,security ,operations ,sec4 #gaca4 ,,tsa reaching across nationalities1 societies1 and languages to advance traveler education4 ,sec4 #gacb4 ,one-stop pilot program4 ,sec4 #gacc4 ,report on efforts of the ,department of ,homeland ,security to deter vehicular terrorist attacks 7,darren ,drake74 ,sec4 #gacd4 ,,dhs illicit cross-border tunnel defense4 ,sec4 #gace4 ,providing training for ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection personnel on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances4 ,sec4 #gacf4 ,reports1 evaluations1 and research regarding drug interdiction at and between ports of entry4 ,subtitle ,e--,technical ,corrections1 ,conforming ,changes1 and ,improvements ,sec4 #gada4 ,quadrennial homeland security review technical corrections4 ,sec4 #gadb4 ,technical1 conforming1 and clerical amendments4 ,sec4 #gadc4 ,,cisa technical corrections and improvements4 ,a ,strengthening ,security in our ,communities #gaja4 ,enhancements to funding and administration of ,nonprofit ,security ,grant ,program of the ,department of ,homeland ,security 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fji;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting or other threats before the period at the end2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7a72 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 determined by the ,secretary to be at risk of terrorist attacks or other threats4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,e71 respectively1 and moving such subparagraphs1 as so redesignated1 two ems to the right2 7,b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,the recipient and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the recipient 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as so redesignated1 by striking equipment and inspection and screening systems and inserting equipment1 inspection and screening systems1 and alteration or remodeling of existing buildings or physical facilities2 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated1 the following new subparagraphs3 7,c7 ,facility security personnel costs4 7,d7 ,expenses directly related to the administration of the grant1 except that those expenses may not exceed #e percent of the amount of the grant4 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,retention ,each ,state through which a recipient receives a grant under this section may retain not more than #e percent of each grant for expenses directly related to the administration of the grant4 7#c7 ,outreach and technical assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,administrator establishes target allocations in determining award amounts under the ,program1 a ,state may request a project to use a portion of the target allocation for outreach and technical assistance if the ,state does not receive enough eligible applications from nonprofit organizations located outside high-risk urban areas4 7,b7 ,priority ,any outreach or technical assistance described in subparagraph 7,a7 should prioritize underserved communities and nonprofit organizations that are traditionally underrepresented in the ,program4 7,c7 ,parameters ,in determining grant guidelines under subsection 7g71 the ,administrator may determine the parameters for outreach and technical assistance4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjbj through #bjbd and inserting #bjbb through #bjbh2 7,b7 by striking on the expenditure and inserting on the following3 7#a7 ,the expenditure 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,the number of applications submitted by eligible nonprofit organizations to each ,state4 7#c7 ,the number of applications submitted by each ,state to the ,administrator4 7#d7 ,the operations of the program office of the ,program1 including staffing resources and efforts with respect to subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of subsection 7c77#a74 2 and 7#e7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7f7 ,administration ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator shall ensure that within the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency a program office for the ,program 7in this subsection referred to as the program office7 shall-- 7#a7 be headed by a senior official of the ,agency2 and 7#b7 administer the ,program 7including1 where appropriate1 in coordination with ,states71 including relating to-- 7,a7 outreach1 engagement1 education1 and technical assistance and support to eligible nonprofit organizations described in subsection 7b71 with particular attention to those organizations in underserved communities1 before1 during1 and after the awarding of grants1 including web-based training videos for eligible nonprofit organizations that provide guidance on preparing an application and the environmental planning and historic preservation process2 7,b7 the establishment of mechanisms to ensure program office processes are conducted in accordance with constitutional1 statutory1 and regulatory requirements that protect civil rights and civil liberties and advance equal access for members of underserved communities2 7,c7 the establishment of mechanisms for the ,administrator to provide feedback to eligible nonprofit organizations that do not receive grants2 7,d7 the establishment of mechanisms to identify and collect data to measure the effectiveness of grants under the ,program2 7,e7 the establishment and enforcement of standardized baseline operational requirements for ,states1 including requirements for ,states to eliminate or prevent any administrative or operational obstacles that may impact eligible nonprofit organizations described in subsection 7b7 from receiving grants under the ,program2 7,f7 carrying out efforts to prevent waste1 fraud1 and abuse1 including through audits of grantees2 and 7,g7 promoting diversity in the types and locations of eligible nonprofit organizations that are applying for grants under the ,program4 7g7 ,grant guidelines ,for each fiscal year1 before awarding grants under this section1 the ,administrator-- 7#a7 shall publish guidelines1 including a notice of funding opportunity or similar announcement1 as the ,administrator determines appropriate2 and 7#b7 may prohibit ,states from closing application processes before the publication of those guidelines4 7h7 ,paperwork ,reduction ,act ,chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act71 shall not apply to any changes to the application materials1 ,program forms1 or other core ,program documentation intended to enhance participation by eligible nonprofit organizations in the ,program4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated #cfj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh for grants under this section1 of which-- 7,a7 #ahj1jjj1jjj each such fiscal year shall be for recipients in high-risk urban areas that receive funding under section #bjjc2 and 7,b7 #ahj1jjj1jjj each such fiscal year shall be for recipients in jurisdictions that do not so receive such funding4 7#b7 ,operations and ,support ,there is authorized to be appropriated #ah1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh for ,operations and ,support at the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency for costs incurred for the management and administration 7including evaluation7 of this section4 4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall seek to enter into a contract or other agreement with an independent research organization pursuant to which the organization will conduct a study that analyzes and reports on the following3 7,a7 ,the effectiveness of the ,nonprofit ,security ,grant ,program established under section #bjji7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fji;a7a771 as amended by subsection 7a71 for preparedness against terrorist attacks or other threats4 7,b7 ,the risk-based formula and allocations under such ,program4 7,c7 ,the risk profile of and any identifiable factors leading to the low participation of traditionally underrepresented groups and ,states under such ,program4 7#b7 ,submission ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,funding ,the ,administrator may use funding authorized under subsection 7j7 of section #bjji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fji;a771 as amended by subsection 7a71 to carry out this subsection4 7c7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,section #bjjh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7 by striking sections #bjjc and #bjjd and inserting sections #bjjc1 #bjjd1 and #bjji2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking section #bjjc or #bjjd and inserting section #bjjc1 #bjjd1 or #bjji4 #gajb4 ,preservation of homeland security capabilities 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,covered homeland security capability ,the term covered homeland security capability means a homeland security capability related to preventing1 preparing for1 protecting against1 or responding to acts of terrorism that-- 7,a7 was developed or otherwise supported through grant funding under the ,,uasi before the current fiscal year2 and 7,b7 is at risk of being reduced or eliminated without additional ,federal financial assistance4 7#d7 ,covered urban area ,the term covered urban area means an urban area that-- 7,a7 during the current fiscal year did not receive grant funding under the ,,uasi2 and 7,b7 requires continued ,federal assistance for the purpose of preserving a covered homeland security capability4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#f7 ,,uasi ,the term ,,uasi means the ,urban ,area ,security ,initiative under section #bjjc of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjd74 7b7 ,report and proposal 7#a7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding covered homeland security capabilities1 including a proposal relating to providing ,federal assistance to covered urban areas to preserve such capabilities that is informed by the survey information collected pursuant to subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 under which the ,administrator would make ,federal financial assistance available for at least three consecutive fiscal years to covered urban areas2 and 7,b7 that would allow covered urban areas to transition to other sources funding for such covered homeland security capabilities4 7#b7 ,requirements relating to ,,uasi funds ,the proposal required under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain the following3 7,a7 ,a prohibition on a covered urban area that receives ,federal financial assistance described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 during a fiscal year from also receiving funds under the ,,uasi during such fiscal year4 7,b7 ,a requirement for a covered urban area to submit to the ,administrator notice of whether such covered urban area would elect to receive-- 7i7 ,federal financial assistance under paragraph 7#a77;,a72 or 7ii7 funding under the ,,uasi4 7#c7 ,analysis ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an analysis of whether providing additional ,federal financial assistance1 as described in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 would allow covered urban areas to preserve covered homeland security capabilities on a long-term basis4 7,b7 ,an analysis of whether legislative changes to the ,,uasi are necessary to ensure urban areas receiving funds under the ,,uasi are able to preserve covered homeland security capabilities on a long-term basis4 7#d7 ,other contents of proposal ,the proposal required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 set forth eligibility criteria for covered urban areas to receive ,federal assistance described in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 7,b7 identify annual funding levels that would be required to provide such ,federal assistance1 in accordance with the survey required under subsection 7c72 and 7,c7 consider a range of approaches to make such ,federal assistance available to covered urban areas1 including-- 7i7 modifications to the ,,uasi in a manner that would not affect the availability of funding to urban areas under the ,,uasi2 7ii7 the establishment of a competitive grant program2 7iii7 the establishment of a formula grant program2 and 7iv7 a timeline for the implementation of any such approach and1 if necessary1 a legislative proposal to authorize any such approach4 7c7 ,survey ,in developing the proposal required under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall1 to ascertain the scope of ,federal financial assistance required1 survey the following3 7#a7 ,urban areas that did not receive grant funding under the ,,uasi during the current fiscal year concerning covered homeland security capabilities that are at risk of being reduced or eliminated without additional ,federal financial assistance4 7#b7 ,urban areas that received grant funding under the ,,uasi during the current fiscal year1 but did not receive such funding during at least one fiscal year of the seven fiscal years immediately preceding the current fiscal year4 7#c7 ,any other urban areas the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7d7 ,exemption ,the ,secretary may exempt the ,administrator from the requirements of subchapter ,i of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act71 for purposes of carrying out subsection 7c7 if the ,secretary determines that complying with such requirements would delay the development of the proposal required under subsection 7b74 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed as directing or authorizing the ,administrator to implement the proposal required under subsection 7b74 #gajc4 ,school and daycare protection 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report regarding the following3 7#a7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security's activities1 policies1 and plans to enhance the security of early childhood education programs1 elementary schools1 and secondary schools during the preceding year that includes information on the ,department's activities through the ,federal ,school ,safety ,clearinghouse4 7#b7 ,information on all structures or efforts within the ,department intended to bolster coordination among departmental components and offices involved in carrying out paragraph 7#a7 and1 with respect to each structure or effort1 specificity on which components and offices are involved and which component or office leads such structure or effort4 7#c7 ,a detailed description of the measures used to ensure privacy rights1 civil rights1 and civil liberties protections in carrying out these activities4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the submission of each report required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall provide to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing regarding such report and the status of efforts to carry out plans included in such report for the preceding year4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms early childhood education program1 elementary school1 and secondary school have the meanings given such terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 #gajd4 ,cybersecurity grants for schools 7a7 ,in general ,section #bbbj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ffe;f7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,grants and cooperative agreements ,the ,director may award financial assistance in the form of grants or cooperative agreements to ,states1 local governments1 institutions of higher education 7as such term is defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 nonprofit organizations1 and other non-,federal entities as determined appropriate by the ,director for the purpose of funding cybersecurity and infrastructure security education and training programs and initiatives to-- 7#a7 carry out the purposes of ,,cetap2 and 7#b7 enhance ,,cetap to address the national shortfall of cybersecurity professionals4 4 7b7 ,briefings ,paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7c7 of section #bbbj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ffe;f7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 information on any grants or cooperative agreements made pursuant to subsection 7e71 including how any such grants or cooperative agreements are being used to enhance cybersecurity education for underserved populations or communities2 4 #gaje4 ,transnational ,criminal ,investigative ,unit ,stipend 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,transnational ,criminal ,investigative ,unit ,stipend ,act4 7b7 ,stipends for transnational criminal investigative units 7#a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,h of title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hij;,c4 ,transnational ,criminal ,investigative ,units 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 shall operate ,transnational ,criminal ,investigative ,units within ,homeland ,security ,investigations4 7b7 ,composition ,each ,transnational ,criminal ,investigative ,unit shall be composed of trained foreign law enforcement officials who shall collaborate with ,homeland ,security ,investigations to investigate and prosecute individuals involved in transnational criminal activity4 7c7 ,vetting requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,before entry into a ,transnational ,criminal ,investigative ,unit1 and at periodic intervals while serving in such a unit1 foreign law enforcement officials shall be required to pass certain security evaluations1 which may include a background check1 a polygraph examination1 a urinalysis test1 or other measures that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,leahy vetting required ,no member of a foreign law enforcement unit may join a ,transnational ,criminal ,investigative ,unit if the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 has credible information that such foreign law enforcement unit has committed a gross violation of human rights1 consistent with the limitations set forth in section #fbj,m of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgh;d74 7#c7 ,approval and concurrence ,the establishment and continued support of the ,transnational ,criminal ,investigative ,units who are assigned under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be performed with the approval of the chief of mission to the foreign country to which the personnel are assigned2 7,b7 shall be consistent with the duties and powers of the ,secretary of ,state and the chief of mission for a foreign country under section #ajc of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhjb7 and section #bjg of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cibg71 respectively2 and 7,c7 shall not be established without the concurrence of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs4 7#d7 ,report ,the ,executive ,associate ,director of ,homeland ,security ,investigations shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives that describes-- 7,a7 the procedures used for vetting ,transnational ,criminal ,investigative ,unit members to include compliance with the vetting required under this subsection2 and 7,b7 any additional measures that should be implemented to prevent personnel in vetted units from being compromised by criminal organizations4 7d7 ,monetary stipend ,the ,executive ,associate ,director of ,homeland ,security ,investigations is authorized to pay vetted members of a ,transnational ,criminal ,investigative ,unit a monetary stipend in an amount associated with their duties dedicated to unit activities4 7e7 ,annual briefing ,the ,executive ,associate ,director of ,homeland ,security ,investigations1 during the #e-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this section1 shall provide an annual unclassified briefing to the congressional committees referred to in subsection 7c77#d71 which may include a classified session1 if necessary1 that identifies-- 7#a7 the number of vetted members of ,transnational ,criminal ,investigative ,unit in each country2 7#b7 the amount paid in stipends to such members1 disaggregated by country2 7#c7 relevant enforcement statistics1 such as arrests and progress made on joint investigations1 in each such country2 and 7#d7 whether any vetted members of the ,transnational ,criminal ,investigative ,unit in each country were involved in any unlawful activity1 including human rights abuses or significant acts of corruption4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hij;,b the following3 ,sec4 #hij;,c4 ,transnational ,criminal ,investigative ,units4 4 #gajf4 ,chemical ,security ,analysis ,center 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,iii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cbc4 ,chemical ,security ,analysis ,center 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology1 shall designate the laboratory described in subsection 7b7 as an additional laboratory pursuant to the authority under section #cjh7;c77#b71 which shall be used to conduct studies1 analyses1 and research to assess and address domestic chemical security events4 7b7 ,laboratory described ,the laboratory described in this subsection is the laboratory known1 as of the date of enactment of this section1 as the ,chemical ,security ,analysis ,center4 7c7 ,laboratory activities ,pursuant to the authority under section #cjb7d71 the ,chemical ,security ,analysis ,center shall-- 7#a7 identify and develop approaches and mitigation strategies to domestic chemical security threats1 including the development of comprehensive1 research-based definable goals relating to such approaches and mitigation strategies2 7#b7 provide an enduring science-based chemical threat and hazard analysis capability2 7#c7 provide expertise regarding risk and consequence modeling1 chemical sensing and detection1 analytical chemistry1 acute chemical toxicology1 synthetic chemistry and reaction characterization1 and nontraditional chemical agents and emerging chemical threats2 7#d7 staff and operate a technical assistance program that provides operational support and subject matter expertise1 design and execute laboratory and field tests1 and provide a comprehensive knowledge repository of chemical threat information that is continuously updated with data from scientific1 intelligence1 operational1 and private sector sources2 7#e7 consult1 as appropriate1 with the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office of the ,department to mitigate1 prepare1 and respond to threats1 hazards1 and risks associated with domestic chemical security events2 and 7#f7 carry out such other activities authorized under this section as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7d7 ,special rule ,nothing in this section amends1 alters1 or affects-- 7#a7 the responsibilities of the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office of the ,department2 or 7#b7 the activities or requirements authorized to other entities within the ,federal ,government1 including the activities and requirements of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency under section #aab7r7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdab7r771 the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfja et seq471 and the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7commonly referred to as ,superfund2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq474 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #cbb the following new item3 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,chemical ,security ,analysis ,center4 4 ,b ,strengthening ,,dhs ,management1 ,policymaking1 and ,operations #gaaa4 ,joint ,task ,forces of the ,department of ,homeland ,security 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,,dhs ,joint ,task ,forces ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbb4 7b7 ,dhs joint task forces ,subsection 7b7 of section #gjh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdh7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#h7 to read as follows3 7#h7 ,joint task force staff 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,joint ,task ,force shall have a staff1 composed of personnel from relevant components and offices of the ,department1 to assist the ,director of such ,joint ,task ,force in carrying out the mission and responsibilities of such ,joint ,task ,force4 7,b7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall include in the report submitted under paragraph 7#f77;,f7-- 7i7 the number of personnel of each component or office permanently assigned to each ,joint ,task ,force2 and 7ii7 the number of personnel of each component or office assigned on a temporary basis to each ,joint ,task ,force4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#i7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking establishment and inserting mission2 establishment2 7,b7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 using leading practices in performance management and lessons learned by other law enforcement task forces and joint operations1 establish-- 7i7 the mission1 strategic goals1 and objectives of each ,joint ,task ,force2 7ii7 the criteria for terminating each ,joint ,task ,force2 and 7iii7 outcome-based and other appropriate performance metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of each ,joint ,task ,force with respect to the mission1 strategic goals1 and objectives established pursuant to clause 7i71 including-- 7,i7 targets for each ,joint ,task ,force to achieve by not later than one and three years after such establishment2 and 7,,ii7 a description of the methodology used to establish such metrics2 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7iii7 by striking date of the enactment of this section and insert date of the enactment of the ,,dhs ,joint ,task ,forces ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbb2 7iv7 by inserting mission1 strategic goals1 objectives1 and before metrics2 and 7v7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by amending subparagraph 7,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the ,,dhs ,joint ,task ,forces ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbb and annually thereafter1 submit to the committees specified in subparagraph 7,b7 a report that contains information on the progress in implementing the outcome-based and other appropriate performance metrics established pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77iii74 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#aa7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by inserting or termination after formation2 and 7,b7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than seven days after establishing or terminating a ,joint ,task ,force under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall submit to the majority leader of the ,senate1 the minority leader of the ,senate1 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 the majority leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a notification regarding such establishment or termination1 as the case may be4 ,the contents of any such notification shall include the following3 7i7 ,the criteria and conditions required to establish or terminate the ,joint ,task ,force at issue4 7ii7 ,the primary mission1 strategic goals1 objectives1 and plan of operations of such ,joint ,task ,force4 7iii7 ,if such notification is a notification of termination1 information on the effectiveness of such ,joint ,task ,force as measured by the outcome-based performance metrics and other appropriate performance metrics established pursuant to paragraph 7#i77;,a77iii74 7iv7 ,the funding and resources required to establish or terminate such ,joint ,task ,force4 7v7 ,the number of personnel of each component or office permanently assigned to such ,joint ,task ,force4 7vi7 ,the number of personnel of each component and office assigned on a temporary basis to such ,joint ,task ,force4 7vii7 ,if such notification is a notification of establishment1 the anticipated costs of establishing and operating such ,joint ,task ,force4 7viii7 ,if such notification is a notification of termination1 funding allocated in the immediately preceding fiscal year to such ,joint ,task ,force for-- 7,i7 operations1 notwithstanding such termination2 and 7,,ii7 activities associated with such termination4 7ix7 ,the anticipated establishment or actual termination date of such ,joint ,task ,force1 as the case may be4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#ab7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,january #ca1 #bjah1 and ,january #ca1 #bjba1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department and inserting one year after the date of the enactment of the ,,dhs ,joint ,task ,forces ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbb1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 by inserting an assessment of the effectiveness of the ,secretary's utilization of the authority provided under this section for the purposes specified in subsection 7b77#b7 as among the range of options available to the ,secretary to conduct joint operations among departmental components and offices and before a review of the ,joint ,task ,forces2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking reviews and inserting review2 and 7ii7 by amending clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 to read as follows3 7i7 an assessment of methodology utilized to determine whether to establish or terminate each ,joint ,task ,force2 and 7ii7 an assessment of the effectiveness of oversight over each ,joint ,task ,force1 with specificity regarding the ,secretary's utilization of outcome-based or other appropriate performance metrics 7established pursuant to paragraph 7#i77;,a77iii77 to evaluate the effectiveness of each ,joint ,task ,force in measuring progress with respect to the mission1 strategic goals1 and objectives 7established pursuant to paragraph 7#i77;,a77i77 of such ,joint ,task ,force4 2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking #bjbb and inserting #bjbd4 #gaab4 ,homeland ,procurement ,reform ,act 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,d of title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cia et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hcf4 ,requirements to buy certain items related to national security interests 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered item ,the term covered item means any of the following3 7,a7 ,footwear provided as part of a uniform4 7,b7 ,uniforms4 7,c7 ,holsters and tactical pouches4 7,d7 ,patches1 insignia1 and embellishments4 7,e7 ,chemical1 biological1 radiological1 and nuclear protective gear4 7,f7 ,body armor components intended to provide ballistic protection for an individual1 consisting of #a or more of the following3 7i7 ,soft ballistic panels4 7ii7 ,hard ballistic plates4 7iii7 ,concealed armor carriers worn under a uniform4 7iv7 ,external armor carriers worn over a uniform4 7,g7 ,any other item of clothing or protective equipment as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,frontline operational component ,the term frontline operational component means any of the following entities of the ,department3 7,a7 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection4 7,b7 ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 7,c7 ,the ,united ,states ,secret ,service4 7,d7 ,the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7,e7 ,the ,federal ,protective ,service4 7,f7 ,the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7,g7 ,the ,federal ,law ,enforcement ,training ,centers4 7,h7 ,the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4 7b7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any procurement of a covered item for a frontline operational component meets the following criteria3 7,a7 7i7 ,to the maximum extent possible1 not less than one-third of funds obligated in a specific fiscal year for the procurement of such covered items shall be covered items that are manufactured or supplied in the ,united ,states by entities that qualify as small business concerns1 as such term is described under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 7ii7 ,covered items may only be supplied pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 to the extent that ,united ,states entities that qualify as small business concerns-- 7,i7 are unable to manufacture covered items in the ,united ,states2 and 7,,ii7 meet the criteria identified in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,each contractor with respect to the procurement of such a covered item1 including the end-item manufacturer of such a covered item-- 7i7 is an entity registered with the ,system for ,award ,management 7or successor system7 administered by the ,general ,services ,administration2 and 7ii7 is in compliance with ,,iso #ijja3bjae of the ,international ,organization for ,standardization 7or successor standard7 or a standard determined appropriate by the ,secretary to ensure the quality of products and adherence to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements4 7,c7 ,each supplier of such a covered item with an insignia 7such as any patch1 badge1 or emblem7 and each supplier of such an insignia1 if such covered item with such insignia or such insignia1 as the case may be1 is not produced1 applied1 or assembled in the ,united ,states1 shall-- 7i7 store such covered item with such insignia or such insignia in a locked area2 7ii7 report any pilferage or theft of such covered item with such insignia or such insignia occurring at any stage before delivery of such covered item with such insignia or such insignia2 and 7iii7 destroy any such defective or unusable covered item with insignia or insignia in a manner established by the ,secretary1 and maintain records1 for three years after the creation of such records1 of such destruction that include the date of such destruction1 a description of the covered item with insignia or insignia destroyed1 the quantity of the covered item with insignia or insignia destroyed1 and the method of destruction4 7#b7 ,waiver 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of a national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 or a major disaster declared by the ,president under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj71 the ,secretary may waive a requirement in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b7 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines there is an insufficient supply of a covered item that meets such requirement4 7,b7 ,notice ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary determines a waiver under subparagraph 7,a7 is necessary1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives notice of such determination1 which shall include the following3 7i7 ,identification of the national emergency or major disaster declared by the ,president4 7ii7 ,identification of the covered item for which the ,secretary intends to issue the waiver4 7iii7 ,a description of the demand for the covered item and corresponding lack of supply from contractors able to meet the criteria described in subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,pricing ,the ,secretary shall ensure that covered items are purchased at a fair and reasonable price1 consistent with the procedures and guidelines specified in the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 7d7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform1 the ,committee on ,small ,business1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate a briefing on instances in which vendors have failed to meet deadlines for delivery of covered items and corrective actions taken by the ,department in response to such instances4 7e7 ,effective date ,this section applies with respect to a contract entered into by the ,department or any frontline operational component on or after the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section4 4 7b7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives a study of the adequacy of uniform allowances provided to employees of frontline operational components 7as such term is defined in section #hcf of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by subsection 7a774 7#b7 ,requirements ,the study conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be informed by a ,department-wide survey of employees from across the ,department of ,homeland ,security who receive uniform allowances that seeks to ascertain what1 if any1 improvements could be made to the current uniform allowances and what1 if any1 impacts current allowances have had on employee morale and retention2 7,b7 assess the adequacy of the most recent increase made to the uniform allowance for first year employees2 and 7,c7 consider increasing by #ej percent1 at minimum1 the annual allowance for all other employees4 7c7 ,additional report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall provide a report with recommendations on how the ,department of ,homeland ,security could procure additional items from domestic sources and bolster the domestic supply chain for items related to national security to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform1 the ,committee on ,small ,business1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a review of the compliance of the ,department of ,homeland ,security with the requirements under section #fjd of title ,,vi of division ,a of the ,american ,recovery and ,reinvestment ,act of #bjji 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dec;b7 to buy certain items related to national security interests from sources in the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the capacity of the ,department of ,homeland ,security to procure the following items from domestic sources3 7i7 ,personal protective equipment and other items necessary to respond to a pandemic such as that caused by ,,covid-#ai4 7ii7 ,helmets that provide ballistic protection and other head protection and components4 7iii7 ,rain gear1 cold weather gear1 and other environmental and flame resistant clothing4 7d7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hce the following3 ,sec4 #hcf4 ,requirements to buy certain items related to national security interests4 4 #gaac4 ,daily public report of covered contract awards 7a7 ,daily contract reporting requirements 7#a7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall post1 maintain1 and update in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 on a publicly available website of the ,department1 a daily report of all covered contract awards4 7,b7 ,contents ,each report under this paragraph shall include1 for each covered contract award1 information relating to the following3 7i7 ,the contract number1 modification number1 or delivery order number4 7ii7 ,the contract type4 7iii7 ,the amount obligated for the award4 7iv7 ,the total contract value for the award1 including all options4 7v7 ,the description of the purpose for the award4 7vi7 ,the number of proposals or bids received4 7vii7 ,the name and address of the vendor1 and whether the vendor is a small business4 7viii7 ,the period and primary place of performance for the award4 7ix7 ,whether the award is multiyear4 7x7 ,the contracting office4 7#b7 ,update ,the ,secretary shall make updates referred to in paragraph 7#a7 not later than five business days after the date on which a covered contract is authorized or modified4 7#c7 ,effective date ,paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,undefinitized contract action or definitized amount ,if a covered contract award reported under subsection 7a7 includes an undefinitized contract action1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 report the estimated total contract value for the award and the amount obligated upon award2 and 7#b7 once there is a definitized amount for the award1 update the total contract value and amount obligated4 7c7 ,exemption ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall not include covered contract awards for which synopsis was exempted under section #e4bjb7;a77#a7 of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 or any successor thereto4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered contract award ,the term covered contract award-- 7,a7 means a contract action of the ,department with a total contract value of not less than #d1jjj1jjj1 including unexercised options2 and 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 contract awards governed by the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation2 7ii7 modifications to a contract award that increase the total value1 expand the scope of work1 or extend the period of performance2 7iii7 orders placed on a multiple-award or multiple-agency contract that includes delivery or quantity terms that are indefinite2 7iv7 other transaction authority agreements2 and 7v7 contract awards made with other than full and open competition4 7#b7 ,definitized amount ,the term definitized amount means the final amount of a covered contract award after agreement between the ,department and the contractor at issue4 7#c7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#e7 ,small business ,the term small business means an entity that qualifies as a small business concern1 as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 7#f7 ,total contract value ,the term total contract value means the total amount of funds expected to be provided to the contractor at issue under the terms of the contract through the full period of performance4 7#g7 ,undefinitized contract action ,the term undefinitized contract action means any contract action for which the contract terms1 specifications1 or price is not established prior to the start of the performance of the covered contract award4 7e7 ,sunset ,this section shall cease to have force or effect on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #gaad4 ,preference for ,united ,states industry ,section #cjh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ahh7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,preference for ,united ,states industry 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,country of concern ,the term country of concern means a country that-- 7i7 is a covered nation1 as such term is defined in section #dhgb7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7ii7 the ,secretary determines is engaged in conduct that is detrimental to the national security of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,nonprofit organization2 small business firm2 subject invention ,the terms nonprofit organization1 small business firm1 and subject invention have the meanings given such terms in section #bja of title #ce1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,manufactured substantially in the ,united ,states ,the term manufactured substantially in the ,united ,states means an item is a domestic end product4 7,d7 ,domestic end product ,the term domestic end product has the meaning given such term in section #be4jjc of title #dh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor thereto4 7#c7 ,waivers 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 in individual cases1 the requirements under section #bjd of title #ce1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be waived by the ,secretary upon a showing by the small business firm1 nonprofit organization1 or assignee that reasonable but unsuccessful efforts have been made to grant licenses on similar terms to potential licensees that would be likely to manufacture substantially in the ,united ,states or that under the circumstances domestic manufacture is not commercially feasible4 7,b7 ,conditions on waivers granted by ,department 7i7 ,before grant of waiver ,before granting a waiver under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall comply with the procedures developed and implemented by the ,department pursuant to section #gjibc7;b77#b7 of the ,build ,america1 ,buy ,america ,act 7enacted as subtitle ,a of title ,,ix of division ,g of ,public ,law #aag-eh74 7ii7 ,prohibition on granting certain waivers ,the ,secretary may not grant a waiver under subparagraph 7,a7 if1 as a result of such waiver1 products embodying the applicable subject invention1 or produced through the use of the applicable subject invention1 would be manufactured substantially in a country of concern4 4 #gaae4 ,department of ,homeland ,security mentor-protg program 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,h of title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq471 as amended by subtitle ,a1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hij;,d4 ,mentor-protg program 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,department a mentor-protg program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 under which a mentor firm enters into an agreement with a protg firm for the purpose of assisting the protg firm to compete for prime contracts and subcontracts of the ,department4 7b7 ,eligibility ,the ,secretary shall establish criteria for mentor firms and protg firms to be eligible to participate in the ,program1 including a requirement that a firm is not included on any list maintained by the ,federal ,government of contractors that have been suspended or debarred4 7c7 ,program application and approval 7#a7 ,application ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,office of ,small and ,disadvantaged ,business ,utilization of the ,department1 shall establish a process for submission of an application jointly by a mentor firm and the protg firm selected by the mentor firm4 ,the application shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the assistance to be provided by the mentor firm1 including1 to the extent available1 the number and a brief description of each anticipated subcontract to be awarded to the protg firm4 7,b7 ,a schedule with milestones for achieving the assistance to be provided over the period of participation in the ,program4 7,c7 ,an estimate of the costs to be incurred by the mentor firm for providing assistance under the ,program4 7,d7 ,attestations that ,program participants will submit to the ,secretary reports at times specified by the ,secretary to assist the ,secretary in evaluating the protg firm's developmental progress4 7,e7 ,attestations that ,program participants will inform the ,secretary in the event of a change in eligibility or voluntary withdrawal from the ,program4 7#b7 ,approval ,not later than #fj days after receipt of an application pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the head of the ,office of ,small and ,disadvantaged ,business ,utilization shall notify applicants of approval or1 in the case of disapproval1 the process for resubmitting an application for reconsideration4 7#c7 ,rescission ,the head of the ,office of ,small and ,disadvantaged ,business ,utilization may rescind the approval of an application under this subsection if it determines that such action is in the best interest of the ,department4 7d7 ,program duration ,a mentor firm and protg firm approved under subsection 7c7 shall enter into an agreement to participate in the ,program for a period of not less than #cf months4 7e7 ,program benefits ,a mentor firm and protg firm that enter into an agreement under subsection 7d7 may receive the following ,program benefits3 7#a7 ,with respect to an award of a contract that requires a subcontracting plan1 a mentor firm may receive evaluation credit for participating in the ,program4 7#b7 ,with respect to an award of a contract that requires a subcontracting plan1 a mentor firm may receive credit for a protg firm performing as a first tier subcontractor or a subcontractor at any tier in an amount equal to the total dollar value of any subcontracts awarded to such protg firm4 7#c7 ,a protg firm may receive technical1 managerial1 financial1 or any other mutually agreed upon benefit from a mentor firm1 including a subcontract award4 7f7 ,reporting ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section and annually thereafter1 the head of the ,office of ,small and ,disadvantaged ,business ,utilization shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,small ,business of the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7#a7 identifies each agreement between a mentor firm and a protg firm entered into under this section1 including the number of protg firm participants that are-- 7,a7 small business concerns2 7,b7 small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans2 7,c7 small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans2 7,d7 qualified ,h,u,b,zone small business concerns2 7,e7 small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals2 7,f7 small business concerns owned and controlled by women2 7,g7 historically ,black colleges and universities2 and 7,h7 minority-serving institutions2 7#b7 describes the type of assistance provided by mentor firms to protg firms2 7#c7 identifies contracts within the ,department in which a mentor firm serving as the prime contractor provided subcontracts to a protg firm under the ,program2 and 7#d7 assesses the degree to which there has been-- 7,a7 an increase in the technical capabilities of protg firms2 and 7,b7 an increase in the quantity and estimated value of prime contract and subcontract awards to protg firms for the period covered by the report4 7g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to limit1 diminish1 impair1 or otherwise affect the authority of the ,department to participate in any program carried out by or requiring approval of the ,small ,business ,administration or adopt or follow any regulation or policy that the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration may promulgate1 except that1 to the extent that any provision of this section 7including subsection 7h77 conflicts with any other provision of law1 regulation1 or policy1 this section shall control4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,historically ,black college or university ,the term historically ,black college or university has the meaning given the term part ,b institution in section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa74 7#b7 ,mentor firm ,the term mentor firm means a for-profit business concern that is not a small business concern that-- 7,a7 has the ability to assist and commits to assisting a protg to compete for ,federal prime contracts and subcontracts2 and 7,b7 satisfies any other requirements imposed by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,minority-serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means an institution of higher education described in section #cag of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 7#d7 ,protg firm ,the term protg firm means a small business concern1 a historically ,black college or university1 or a minority-serving institution that-- 7,a7 is eligible to enter into a prime contract or subcontract with the ,department2 and 7,b7 satisfies any other requirements imposed by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,small business act definitions ,the terms small business concern1 small business concern owned and controlled by veterans1 small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans1 qualified ,h,u,b,zone small business concern1 and small business concern owned and controlled by women have the meanings given such terms1 respectively1 under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 ,the term small business concern owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals has the meaning given such term in section #h7;d77#c77;,c7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77#c77;,c774 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hij;,c 7as added by subtitle ,a7 the following new item3 ,sec4 #hij;,d4 ,mentor-protg program4 4 #gaaf4 ,,dhs economic security council 7a7 ,establishment of the council 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,council ,the term ,council means the council established under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7,c7 ,economic security ,the term economic security has the meaning given such term in section #hij;,b7c77#b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dgd7;c77#b774 7,d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#b7 ,establishment ,in accordance with the mission of the ,department under section #aja7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa7;b771 and in particular paragraph 7#a77;,f7 of such section1 the ,secretary shall establish a standing council of ,department component heads or their designees1 to carry out the duties described in paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,duties of the council ,pursuant to the scope of the mission of the ,department as described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,council shall provide to the ,secretary advice and recommendations on matters of economic security1 including relating to the following3 7,a7 ,identifying concentrated risks for trade and economic security4 7,b7 ,setting priorities for securing the trade and economic security of the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,coordinating ,department-wide activity on trade and economic security matters4 7,d7 ,with respect to the development of the continuity of the economy plan of the ,president under section #ifjc of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act of ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cbb74 7,e7 ,proposing statutory and regulatory changes impacting trade and economic security4 7,f7 ,any other matters the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#d7 ,chair and vice chair ,the ,under ,secretary for ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans of the ,department-- 7,a7 shall serve as ,chair of the ,council2 and 7,b7 may designate a ,council member as a ,vice ,chair4 7#e7 ,meetings ,the ,council shall meet not less frequently than quarterly1 as well as-- 7,a7 at the call of the ,chair2 or 7,b7 at the direction of the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,briefings ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every #ahj days thereafter for four years1 the ,council shall brief the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives on the actions and activities of the ,council4 7b7 ,assistant ,secretary ,section #gji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdi7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection3 7g7 ,assistant ,secretary 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within the ,office of ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans an ,assistant ,secretary1 who shall assist the ,secretary in carrying out the duties under paragraph 7#b7 and the responsibilities under paragraph 7#c74 ,notwithstanding section #ajc7;a77#a71 the ,assistant ,secretary established under this paragraph shall be appointed by the ,president without the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,duties ,at the direction of the ,secretary1 the ,assistant ,secretary established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be responsible for policy formulation regarding matters relating to economic security and trade1 as such matters relate to the mission and the operations of the ,department4 7#c7 ,additional responsibilities ,in addition to the duties specified in paragraph 7#b71 the ,assistant ,secretary established under paragraph 7#a71 at the direction of the ,secretary1 may-- 7,a7 oversee-- 7i7 coordination of supply chain policy2 and 7ii7 assessments and reports to ,congress related to critical economic security domains2 7,b7 coordinate with stakeholders in other ,federal departments and agencies and nongovernmental entities with trade and economic security interests1 authorities1 and responsibilities2 and 7,c7 perform such additional duties as the ,secretary or the ,under ,secretary of ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans may prescribe4 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,critical economic security domain ,the term critical economic security domain means any infrastructure1 industry1 technology1 or intellectual property 7or combination thereof7 that is essential for the economic security of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,economic security ,the term economic security has the meaning given such term in section #hij;,b7c77#b74 4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section may be construed to affect or diminish the authority otherwise granted to any other officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 ,c ,enhancing ,cybersecurity ,training and ,operations #gaba4 ,president's ,cup ,cybersecurity ,competition 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency 7in this section referred to as the ,director7 of the ,department of ,homeland ,security is authorized to hold an annual cybersecurity competition to be known as the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency's ,president's ,cup ,cybersecurity ,competition 7in this section referred to as the competition7 for the purpose of identifying1 challenging1 and competitively awarding prizes1 including cash prizes1 to the ,united ,states ,government's best cybersecurity practitioners and teams across offensive and defensive cybersecurity disciplines4 7b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to participate in the competition1 an individual shall be a ,federal civilian employee or member of the uniformed services 7as such term is defined in section #baja7c7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 and shall comply with any rules promulgated by the ,director regarding the competition4 7c7 ,competition administration ,the ,director may enter into a grant1 contract1 cooperative agreement1 or other agreement with a private sector for-profit or nonprofit entity or ,state or local government agency to administer the competition4 7d7 ,competition parameters ,each competition shall incorporate the following elements3 7#a7 ,cybersecurity skills outlined in the ,national ,initiative for ,cybersecurity ,education ,framework1 or any successor framework4 7#b7 ,individual and team events4 7#c7 ,categories demonstrating offensive and defensive cyber operations1 such as software reverse engineering and exploitation1 network operations1 forensics1 big data analysis1 cyber analysis1 cyber defense1 cyber exploitation1 secure programming1 obfuscated coding1 or cyber-physical systems4 7#d7 ,any other elements related to paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c71 as determined necessary by the ,director4 7e7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to further the goals and objectives of the competition1 the ,director may use amounts made available to the ,director for the competition for reasonable expenses for the following3 7,a7 ,advertising1 marketing1 and promoting the competition4 7,b7 ,meals for participants and organizers of the competition if attendance at the meal during the competition is necessary to maintain the integrity of the competition4 7,c7 ,promotional items1 including merchandise and apparel4 7,d7 ,consistent with section #dejc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 necessary expenses for the honorary recognition of competition participants1 including members of the uniformed services4 7,e7 ,monetary and nonmonetary awards for competition participants1 including members of the uniformed services1 subject to subsection 7f74 7#b7 ,application ,this subsection shall apply to amounts appropriated on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,prize limitation 7#a7 ,awards by the ,director ,the ,director may make one or more awards per competition1 except that the amount or value of each shall not exceed #aj1jjj4 7#b7 ,awards by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may make one or more awards per competition1 except the amount or the value of each shall not exceed #be1jjj4 7#c7 ,regular pay ,a monetary award under this section shall be in addition to the regular pay of the recipient4 7#d7 ,overall yearly award limit ,the total amount or value of awards made under this ,act during a fiscal year may not exceed #ajj1jjj4 7g7 ,reporting requirements ,the ,director shall annually provide to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report that includes the following with respect to each competition conducted in the preceding year3 7#a7 ,a description of available amounts4 7#b7 ,a description of authorized expenditures4 7#c7 ,information relating to participation4 7#d7 ,information relating to lessons learned1 and how such lessons may be applied to improve cybersecurity operations and recruitment of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 #gabb4 ,industrial control systems cybersecurity training 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of title ,,xxii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bbbj;,e4 ,industrial ,control ,systems ,cybersecurity ,training ,initiative 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,industrial ,control ,systems ,cybersecurity ,training ,initiative 7in this section referred to as the ,initiative7 is established within the ,agency4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,initiative is to develop and strengthen the skills of the cybersecurity workforce related to securing industrial control systems4 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the ,initiative1 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 ensure the ,initiative includes-- 7,a7 virtual and in-person trainings and courses provided at no cost to participants2 7,b7 trainings and courses available at different skill levels1 including introductory level courses2 7,c7 trainings and courses that cover cyber defense strategies for industrial control systems1 including an understanding of the unique cyber threats facing industrial control systems and the mitigation of security vulnerabilities in industrial control systems technology2 and 7,d7 appropriate consideration regarding the availability of trainings and courses in different regions of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 engage in-- 7,a7 collaboration with the ,national ,laboratories of the ,department of ,energy in accordance with section #cji2 7,b7 consultation with ,sector ,risk ,management ,agencies2 7,c7 as appropriate1 consultation with private sector entities with relevant expertise1 such as vendors of industrial control systems technologies2 and 7#c7 consult1 to the maximum extent practicable1 with commercial training providers and academia to minimize the potential for duplication of other training opportunities4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section and annually thereafter1 the ,director shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report on the ,initiative4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the courses provided under the ,initiative4 7,b7 ,a description of outreach efforts to raise awareness of the availability of such courses4 7,c7 ,the number of participants in each course4 7,d7 ,voluntarily provided information on the demographics of participants in such courses1 including by sex1 race1 and place of residence4 7,e7 ,information on the participation in such courses of workers from each critical infrastructure sector4 7,f7 ,plans for expanding access to industrial control systems education and training1 including expanding access to women and underrepresented populations1 and expanding access to different regions of the ,united ,states4 7,g7 ,recommendations regarding how to strengthen the state of industrial control systems cybersecurity education and training4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bbbj;,d the following new item3 ,sec4 #bbbj;,e4 ,industrial ,control ,systems ,cybersecurity ,training ,initiative4 4 #gabc4 ,national ,computer ,forensics ,institute reauthorization ,section #hbb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #chc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,in general and inserting ,in general2 mission2 7,b7 by striking #bjag through #bjbb and inserting #bjbc through #bjbh2 and 7,c7 by striking the second sentence and inserting ,the ,institute's mission shall be to educate1 train1 and equip ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal law enforcement officers1 prosecutors1 and judges1 as well as participants in the ,united ,states ,secret ,service's network of cyber fraud task forces who are ,federal employees1 members of the uniformed services1 or ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial employees1 regarding the investigation and prevention of cybersecurity incidents1 electronic crimes1 and related cybersecurity threats1 including through the dissemination of homeland security information1 in accordance with relevant ,federal law regarding privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties protections42 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,curriculum ,in furtherance of subsection 7a71 all education and training of the ,institute shall be conducted in accordance with relevant ,federal law regarding privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties protections4 ,education and training provided pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall relate to the following3 7#a7 ,investigating and preventing cybersecurity incidents1 electronic crimes1 and related cybersecurity threats1 including relating to instances involving illicit use of digital assets and emerging trends in cybersecurity and electronic crime4 7#b7 ,conducting forensic examinations of computers1 mobile devices1 and other information systems4 7#c7 ,prosecutorial and judicial considerations related to cybersecurity incidents1 electronic crimes1 related cybersecurity threats1 and forensic examinations of computers1 mobile devices1 and other information systems4 7#d7 ,methods to obtain1 process1 store1 and admit digital evidence in court4 4 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking cyber and electronic crime and related threats is shared with ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial law enforcement officers and prosecutors and inserting cybersecurity incidents1 electronic crimes1 and related cybersecurity threats is shared with recipients of education and training provided pursuant to subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,when selecting participants for such training1 the ,institute shall prioritize1 to the extent reasonable and practicable1 providing education and training to individuals from geographically-diverse jurisdictions throughout the ,united ,states1 and the ,institute shall prioritize1 to the extent reasonable and practicable1 ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial law enforcement officers1 prosecutors1 judges1 and other employees42 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial law enforcement officers and inserting recipients of education and training provided pursuant to subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 by striking necessary to conduct cyber and electronic crime and related threat investigations and computer and mobile device forensic examinations and inserting for investigating and preventing cybersecurity incidents1 electronic crimes1 and related cybersecurity threats1 and for forensic examinations of computers1 mobile devices1 and other information systems2 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by amending the heading to read as follows3 ,cyber fraud task forces2 7,b7 by striking ,electronic ,crime and inserting ,cyber ,fraud2 7,c7 by striking ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial law enforcement officers and inserting recipients of education and training provided pursuant to subsection 7a72 and 7,d7 by striking at and inserting by2 and 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsections3 7g7 ,expenses ,the ,director of the ,united ,states ,secret ,service may pay for all or a part of the education1 training1 or equipment provided by the ,institute1 including relating to the travel1 transportation1 and subsistence expenses of recipients of education and training provided pursuant to subsection 7a74 7h7 ,annual reports to congress 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall include in the annual report required under section #aaaf of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 information regarding the activities of the ,institute1 including1 where possible1 the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of jurisdictions with recipients of the education and training provided pursuant to subsection 7a7 during such year4 7,b7 ,information relating to the costs associated with that education and training4 7,c7 ,any information regarding projected future demand for the education and training provided pursuant to subsection 7a74 7,d7 ,impacts of the activities of the ,institute on the capability of jurisdictions to investigate and prevent cybersecurity incidents1 electronic crimes1 and related cybersecurity threats4 7,e7 ,a description of the nomination process for potential recipients of the information and training provided pursuant to subsection 7a74 7,f7 ,any other issues determined relevant by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,exception ,any information required under paragraph 7#a7 that is submitted as part of the annual budget submitted by the ,president to ,congress under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is not required to be included in the report required under paragraph 7#a74 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,cybersecurity threat ,the term cybersecurity threat has the meaning given such term in section #ajb of the ,cybersecurity ,act of #bjae 7enacted as division ,n of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aac2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja774 7#b7 ,incident ,the term incident has the meaning given such term in section #bbji7;a74 7#c7 ,information system ,the term information system has the meaning given such term in section #ajb of the ,cybersecurity ,act of #bjae 7enacted as division ,n of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aac2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja7i7774 4 #gabd4 ,report on cybersecurity roles and responsibilities of the ,department of ,homeland ,security 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report on the roles and responsibilities of the ,department and its components relating to cyber incident response4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a review of how the cyber incident response plans under section #bbaj7;c7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ffj7;c77 are utilized in the ,federal ,government's response to a cyber incident4 7#b7 ,an explanation of the roles and responsibilities of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and its components with responsibility for1 or in support of1 the ,federal ,government's response to a cyber incident1 including primary responsibility for working with impacted private sector entities4 7#c7 ,an explanation of which and how authorities of the ,department and its components are utilized in the ,federal ,government's response to a cyber incident4 7#d7 ,recommendations to provide further clarity for roles and responsibilities of the ,department and its components relating to cyber incident response4 ,d ,enhancing ,transportation and ,border ,security ,operations #gaca4 ,,tsa reaching across nationalities1 societies1 and languages to advance traveler education 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration 7,,tsa7 shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a plan to ensure that ,,tsa material disseminated in major airports can be better understood by more people accessing such airports4 7b7 ,contents ,the plan required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of the most common languages other than ,english that are the primary languages of individuals that travel through or work in each major airport4 7#b7 ,a plan to improve-- 7,a7 ,,tsa materials to communicate information in languages identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 the communication of ,,tsa material to individuals with vision or hearing impairments or other possible barriers to understanding such material4 7c7 ,considerations ,in developing the plan required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator of the ,,tsa1 acting through the ,office of ,civil ,rights and ,liberties1 ,ombudsman1 and ,traveler ,engagement of the ,,tsa1 shall take into consideration data regarding the following3 7#a7 ,international enplanements4 7#b7 ,local populations surrounding major airports4 7#c7 ,languages spoken by members of ,indian ,tribes within each service area population in which a major airport is located4 7d7 ,implementation ,not later than #ahj days after the submission of the plan required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator of the ,,tsa1 in consultation with the owner or operator of each major airport1 shall implement such plan4 7e7 ,,gao review ,not later than one year after the implementation pursuant to subsection 7d7 of the plan required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a review of such implementation4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,airport ,the term airport has the meaning given such term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term ,indian tribe in section #ajb of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eacj71 individually identified 7including parenthetically7 in the list published most recently as of the date of the enactment of this ,act pursuant to section #ajd of that ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca74 7#c7 ,major airports ,the term major airports means ,category ,x and ,category ,i airports4 7#d7 ,non-traveling individual ,the term non-traveling individual has the meaning given such term in section #aefj4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#e7 ,,tsa material ,the term ,,tsa material means signs1 videos1 audio messages1 websites1 press releases1 social media postings1 and other communications published and disseminated by the ,administrator of the ,,tsa in ,category ,x and ,category ,i airports for use by both traveling and non-traveling individuals4 #gacb4 ,one-stop pilot program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,,tsa ,the term ,,tsa means the ,transportation ,security ,administration of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7b7 ,implementation ,notwithstanding #ddija7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and the ,secretary of ,state1 may implement a pilot program at not more than six foreign last point of departure airports to permit passengers and their accessible property arriving on direct flights or flight segments originating at such participating foreign airports to continue on additional flights or flight segments originating in the ,united ,states without additional security re-screening if-- 7#a7 the initial screening was conducted in accordance with an aviation security screening agreement described in subsection 7e72 7#b7 passengers arriving from participating foreign airports are unable to access their checked baggage until the arrival at their final destination2 and 7#c7 upon arrival in the ,united ,states1 passengers arriving from participating foreign airports do not come into contact with other arriving international passengers1 those passengers' property1 or other persons who have not been screened or subjected to other appropriate security controls required for entry into the airport's sterile area4 7c7 ,requirements for pilot program ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall ensure that there is no reduction in the level of security or specific ,,tsa aviation security standards or requirements for screening passengers and their property prior to boarding an international flight bound for the ,united ,states1 including specific aviation security standards and requirements regarding the following3 7#a7 ,high risk passengers and their property4 7#b7 ,weapons1 explosives1 and incendiaries4 7#c7 ,screening passengers and property transferring at a foreign last point of departure airport from another airport and bound for the ,united ,states1 and addressing any commingling of such passengers and property with passengers and property screened under the pilot program described in subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,insider risk at foreign last point of departure airports4 7d7 ,re-screening of checked baggage ,subject to subsection 7f71 the ,administrator may determine whether checked baggage arriving from participating foreign airports referenced in subsection 7b7 that screen using an explosives detection system must be re-screened in the ,united ,states by an explosives detection system before such baggage continues on any additional flight or flight segment4 7e7 ,aviation security screening agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,an aviation security screening agreement described in this subsection is a treaty1 executive agreement1 or non-binding instrument entered into with a foreign country that delineates and implements security standards and protocols utilized at a foreign last point of departure airport that are determined by the ,administrator-- 7,a7 to be comparable to those of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 sufficiently effective to enable passengers and their accessible property to deplane into sterile areas of airports in the ,united ,states without the need for re-screening4 7#b7 ,non-delegation ,the authority to approve an aviation security screening agreement may not be delegated below the level of the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 or the ,administrator4 7f7 ,re-screening requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,administrator determines that a foreign country participating in the aviation security screening agreement has not maintained and implemented security standards and protocols comparable to those of the ,united ,states at foreign last point of departure airports at which a pilot program has been established in accordance with this section1 the ,administrator shall ensure that passengers and their property arriving from such airports are re-screened in the ,united ,states1 including by using explosives detection systems in accordance with section #ddija7;d77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and implementing regulations and directives1 before such passengers and their property are permitted into sterile areas of airports in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,consultation ,if the ,administrator has reasonable grounds to believe the other party to an aviation security screening agreement has not complied with such agreement1 the ,administrator shall request immediate consultation with such party4 7#c7 ,suspension or termination of agreement ,if a satisfactory resolution between ,,tsa and a foreign country is not reached within #de days after a consultation request under paragraph 7#b7 or in the case of the foreign country's continued or egregious failure to maintain the security standards and protocols described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,president1 or with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security or the ,administrator1 as appropriate1 shall suspend or terminate the aviation security screening agreement with such country1 as determined appropriate by the ,president1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 or the ,administrator4 ,the ,administrator shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of such consultation and suspension or termination1 as the case may be1 not later than seven days after such consultation and suspension or termination4 7g7 ,briefings to ,congress ,not later than #de days before an aviation security screening agreement described in subsection 7e7 enters into force1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the following3 7#a7 ,an aviation security threat assessment for the country in which such foreign last point of departure airport is located4 7#b7 ,information regarding any corresponding mitigation efforts to address any security issues identified in such threat assessment1 including any plans for joint covert testing4 7#c7 ,information on potential security vulnerabilities associated with commencing a pilot program at such foreign last point of departure airport pursuant to subsection 7b7 and mitigation plans to address such potential security vulnerabilities4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the impacts such pilot program will have on aviation security4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the screening performed at such foreign last point of departure airport1 including the feasibility of ,,tsa personnel monitoring screening1 security protocols1 and standards4 7#f7 ,information regarding identifying the entity or entities responsible for screening passengers and property at such foreign last point of departure airport4 7#g7 ,the name of the entity or local authority and any contractor or subcontractor4 7#h7 ,information regarding the screening requirements relating to such aviation security screening agreement4 7#i7 ,details regarding information sharing mechanisms between the ,,tsa and such foreign last point of departure airport1 screening authority1 or entity responsible for screening provided for under such aviation security screening agreement4 7#aj7 ,a copy of the aviation security screening agreement1 which shall identify the foreign last point of departure airport or airports at which a pilot program under this section is to be established4 7h7 ,certifications relating to the pilot program for one-stop security ,for each aviation security screening agreement described in subsection 7e71 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the following3 7#a7 7,a7 ,a certification that such agreement satisfies all of the requirements specified in subsection 7c72 or 7,b7 in the event that one or more of such requirements are not so satisfied1 a description of the unsatisfied requirement and information on what actions the ,administrator will take to ensure that such remaining requirements are satisfied before such agreement enters into force4 7#b7 ,a certification that ,,tsa and ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection have ensured that any necessary physical modifications or appropriate mitigations exist in the domestic one-stop security pilot program airport prior to receiving international passengers from a last point of departure airport under the aviation security screening agreement4 7#c7 ,a certification that a foreign last point of departure airport covered by an aviation security screening agreement has an operation to screen all checked bags as required by law1 regulation1 or international agreement1 including the full utilization of explosives detection systems to the extent applicable4 7#d7 ,a certification that the ,administrator consulted with stakeholders1 including air carriers1 aviation nonprofit labor organizations1 airport operators1 relevant interagency partners1 and other stakeholders that the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7i7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,administrator1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding the implementation of the pilot program authorized under this section1 including information relating to the following3 7#a7 ,the impact of such program on homeland security and international aviation security1 including any benefits and challenges of such program4 7#b7 ,the impact of such program on passengers1 airports1 and air carriers1 including any benefits and challenges of such program4 7#c7 ,the impact and feasibility of continuing such program or expanding it into a more permanent program1 including any benefits and challenges of such continuation or expansion4 7j7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed as limiting the authority of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection to inspect persons and baggage arriving in the ,united ,states in accordance with applicable law4 7k7 ,sunset ,the pilot program authorized under this section shall terminate on the date that is six years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #gacc4 ,report on efforts of the ,department of ,homeland ,security to deter vehicular terrorist attacks 7,darren ,drake7 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to ,congress a report on the efforts of the ,department of ,homeland ,security to deter vehicular terrorist attacks1 including engagement with the private sector and other stakeholders4 ,such report shall include assessment of the following3 7#a7 ,the impact of such engagement on efforts to protect the ,united ,states against terrorist attacks4 7#b7 ,a description of the ,department's engagement with privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties stakeholders4 7#c7 ,ways to improve engagement among the following3 7,a7 ,the ,department4 7,b7 ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies4 7,c7 ,other relevant stakeholders4 7b7 ,format ,the report required under subsection 7a7 may be submitted in a classified or protected format1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 #gacd4 ,,dhs illicit cross-border tunnel defense 7a7 ,counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations strategic plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology1 and1 as appropriate1 other officials of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 shall develop a counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations strategic plan 7in this section referred to as the strategic plan7 to address the following3 7,a7 ,risk-based criteria to be used to prioritize the identification1 breach1 assessment1 and remediation of illicit cross-border tunnels4 7,b7 ,promote the use of innovative technologies to identify1 breach1 assess1 and remediate illicit cross-border tunnels in a manner that1 among other considerations1 reduces the impact of such activities on surrounding communities4 7,c7 ,processes to share relevant illicit cross-border tunnel location1 operations1 and technical information4 7,d7 ,indicators of specific types of illicit cross-border tunnels found in each ,u4,s4 ,border ,patrol sector identified through operations to be periodically disseminated to ,u4,s4 ,border ,patrol sector chiefs to educate field personnel4 7,e7 ,a counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations resource needs assessment that includes consideration of the following3 7i7 ,technology needs4 7ii7 ,staffing needs1 including the following3 7,i7 ,a position description for counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations personnel4 7,,ii7 ,any specialized skills required of such personnel4 7,,iii7 ,the number of such full time personnel1 disaggregated by ,u4,s4 ,border ,patrol sector4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress on strategic plan ,not later than one year after the development of the strategic plan1 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report on the implementation of the strategic plan4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd to carry out-- 7#a7 the development of the strategic plan2 and 7#b7 remediation operations of illicit cross-border tunnels in accordance with the strategic plan to the maximum extent practicable4 #gace4 ,providing training for ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection personnel on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances 7a7 ,training ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #daf7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #baf7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,how to use containment devices to prevent potential synthetic opioid exposure4 4 7b7 ,availability of containment devices ,section #daf7;c7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #baf7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting 1 containment devices1 after equipment2 and 7#b7 by striking and opioid receptor antagonists1 including naloxone and inserting 1 opioid receptor antagonists1 including naloxone1 and containment devices4 7c7 ,applicability to other components ,if the ,secretary of ,homeland ,secretary determines that officers1 agents1 other personnel1 or canines of a component of the ,department of ,homeland ,security other than ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection are at risk of potential synthetic opioid exposure in the course of their duties1 the head of such component shall carry out the responsibilities under section #daf of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #baf7 in the same manner and to the same degree as the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection carries out such responsibilities4 #gacf4 ,reports1 evaluations1 and research regarding drug interdiction at and between ports of entry 7a7 ,research on additional technologies to detect fentanyl ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy1 shall research additional technological solutions to-- 7#a7 target and detect illicit fentanyl1 fentanyl analogs1 and precursor chemicals1 including low-purity fentanyl1 especially in counterfeit pressed tablets1 and illicit pill press molds2 and 7#b7 enhance detection of such counterfeit pressed tablets through nonintrusive1 noninvasive1 and other advanced screening technologies4 7b7 ,evaluation of current technologies and strategies in illicit drug interdiction and procurement decisions 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy1 shall establish a program to collect available data and develop metrics to measure how technologies and strategies used by the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and other relevant ,federal agencies have helped detect trafficked illicit fentanyl1 fentanyl analogs1 and precursor chemicals or deter illicit fentanyl1 fentanyl analogs1 and precursor chemicals from being trafficked into the ,united ,states at and between land1 air1 and sea ports of entry4 7#b7 ,considerations ,the data and metrics program established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 may consider-- 7,a7 the rate of detection of illicit fentanyl1 fentanyl analogs1 and precursor chemicals at land1 air1 and sea ports of entry2 7,b7 investigations and intelligence sharing into the origins of illicit fentanyl1 fentanyl analogs1 and precursor chemicals within the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 other data or metrics considered appropriate by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#c7 ,updates ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 as appropriate and in the coordination with the officials referred to in paragraph 7#a71 may update the data and metrics program established pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,reports 7,a7 ,secretary of ,homeland ,security ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and biennially thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy shall1 based on the data collected and metrics developed pursuant to the program established pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate a report that-- 7i7 examines and analyzes current technologies1 including pilot technologies1 deployed at land1 air1 and sea ports of entry to assess how well such technologies detect1 deter1 and address illicit fentanyl1 fentanyl analogs1 and precursor chemicals2 and 7ii7 examines and analyzes current technologies1 including pilot technologies1 deployed between land ports of entry to assess how well and accurately such technologies detect1 deter1 interdict1 and address illicit fentanyl1 fentanyl analogs1 and precursor chemicals2 7,b7 ,government ,accountability ,office ,not later than one year after the submission of each of the first three reports required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate a report that evaluates and1 as appropriate1 makes recommendations to improve1 the collection of data under the program established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 and metrics used in the subsequent reports required under such subparagraph4 ,e ,technical ,corrections1 ,conforming ,changes1 and ,improvements #gada4 ,quadrennial homeland security review technical corrections 7a7 ,in general ,section #gjg of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 representatives from appropriate advisory committees established pursuant to section #hga1 including the ,homeland ,security ,advisory ,council and the ,homeland ,security ,science and ,technology ,advisory ,committee1 or otherwise established1 including the ,aviation ,security ,advisory ,committee established pursuant to section #ddidf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 based on the risk assessment required pursuant to subsection 7c77#b77;,b72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 to the extent practicable1 after describe2 and 7ii7 by striking budget plan and inserting resources required2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 to the extent practicable1 after identify2 7ii7 by striking budget plan required to provide sufficient resources to successfully and inserting resources required to2 and 7iii7 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting the following3 1 including any resources identified from redundant1 wasteful1 or unnecessary capabilities or capacities that may be redirected to better support other existing capabilities or capacities1 as the case may be2 and2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7,e7 by striking paragraph 7#f72 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,december #ca of the year and inserting #fj days after the date of the submission of the ,president's budget for the fiscal year after the fiscal year2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking description of the threats to and inserting risk assessment of2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting 1 as required under subsection 7b77#b7 before the semicolon at the end2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 by inserting to the extent practicable1 before a description2 and 7,,ii7 by striking budget plan and inserting resources required2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7,i7 by inserting to the extent practicable1 before a discussion2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the status of2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,g7-- 7,i7 by inserting to the extent practicable1 before a discussion2 7,,ii7 by striking the status of2 7,,iii7 by inserting and risks before to national homeland2 and 7,,iv7 by inserting and after the semicolon at the end2 7vi7 by striking subparagraph 7,h72 and 7vii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,i7 as subparagraph 7,h72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,documentation ,the ,secretary shall retain and1 upon request1 provide to ,congress the following documentation regarding each quadrennial homeland security review3 7,a7 ,records regarding the consultation carried out pursuant to subsection 7a77#c71 including the following3 7i7 ,all written communications1 including communications sent out by the ,secretary and feedback submitted to the ,secretary through technology1 online communications tools1 in-person discussions1 and the interagency process4 7ii7 ,information on how feedback received by the ,secretary informed each such quadrennial homeland security review4 7,b7 ,information regarding the risk assessment required pursuant to subsection 7c77#b77;,b71 including the following3 7i7 ,the risk model utilized to generate such risk assessment4 7ii7 ,information1 including data used in the risk model1 utilized to generate such risk assessment4 7iii7 ,sources of information1 including other risk assessments1 utilized to generate such risk assessment4 7iv7 ,information on assumptions1 weighing factors1 and subjective judgments utilized to generate such risk assessment1 together with information on the rationale or basis thereof4 2 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection3 7d7 ,review ,not later than #ij days after the submission of each report required under subsection 7c77#a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate information on the degree to which the findings and recommendations developed in the quadrennial homeland security review that is the subject of such report were integrated into the acquisition strategy and expenditure plans for the ,department4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this ,act shall apply with respect to a quadrennial homeland security review conducted after ,december #ca1 #bjba4 #gadb4 ,technical1 conforming1 and clerical amendments ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by-- 7#a7 amending the items relating to sections #dce and #dcf to read as follows3 ,sec4 #dce4 ,maritime operations coordination plan4 ,sec4 #dcf4 ,maritime security capabilities assessments4 2 7#b7 amending the item relating to section #afag to read as follows3 ,sec4 #afag4 ,diversified security technology industry marketplace4 2 7#c7 amending the item relating to section #afba to read as follows3 ,sec4 #afba4 ,maintenance validation and oversight4 2 and 7#d7 amending the item relating to section #bajc to read as follows3 ,sec4 #bajc4 ,protection and sharing of information4 4 #gadc4 ,,cisa technical corrections and improvements 7a7 ,technical amendment relating to ,,dotgov ,act of #bjbj 7#a7 ,amendment ,section #ijd7;b77#a7 of the ,,dotgov ,act of #bjbj 7title ,,ix of division ,u of ,public ,law #aaf-bfj7 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,homeland ,security ,act and inserting ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect as if enacted as part of the ,,dotgov ,act of #bjbj 7title ,,ix of division ,u of ,public ,law #aaf-bfj74 7b7 ,consolidation of definitions 7#a7 ,in general ,title ,,xxii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fea et seq47 is amended by inserting before the subtitle ,a heading the following3 #bbjj4 ,definitions ,except as otherwise specifically provided1 in this title3 7#a7 ,agency ,the term ,agency means the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,cloud service provider ,the term cloud service provider means an entity offering products or services related to cloud computing1 as defined by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology in ,,nist ,special ,publication #hjj-ade and any amendatory or superseding document relating thereto4 7#d7 ,critical infrastructure information ,the term critical infrastructure information means information not customarily in the public domain and related to the security of critical infrastructure or protected systems-- 7,a7 actual1 potential1 or threatened interference with1 attack on1 compromise of1 or incapacitation of critical infrastructure or protected systems by either physical or computer-based attack or other similar conduct 7including the misuse of or unauthorized access to all types of communications and data transmission systems7 that violates ,federal1 ,state1 or local law1 harms interstate commerce of the ,united ,states1 or threatens public health or safety2 7,b7 the ability of any critical infrastructure or protected system to resist such interference1 compromise1 or incapacitation1 including any planned or past assessment1 projection1 or estimate of the vulnerability of critical infrastructure or a protected system1 including security testing1 risk evaluation thereto1 risk management planning1 or risk audit2 or 7,c7 any planned or past operational problem or solution regarding critical infrastructure or protected systems1 including repair1 recovery1 reconstruction1 insurance1 or continuity1 to the extent it is related to such interference1 compromise1 or incapacitation4 7#e7 ,cyber threat indicator ,the term cyber threat indicator means information that is necessary to describe or identify-- 7,a7 malicious reconnaissance1 including anomalous patterns of communications that appear to be transmitted for the purpose of gathering technical information related to a cybersecurity threat or security vulnerability2 7,b7 a method of defeating a security control or exploitation of a security vulnerability2 7,c7 a security vulnerability1 including anomalous activity that appears to indicate the existence of a security vulnerability2 7,d7 a method of causing a user with legitimate access to an information system or information that is stored on1 processed by1 or transiting an information system to unwittingly enable the defeat of a security control or exploitation of a security vulnerability2 7,e7 malicious cyber command and control2 7,f7 the actual or potential harm caused by an incident1 including a description of the information exfiltrated as a result of a particular cybersecurity threat2 7,g7 any other attribute of a cybersecurity threat1 if disclosure of such attribute is not otherwise prohibited by law2 or 7,h7 any combination thereof4 7#f7 ,cybersecurity purpose ,the term cybersecurity purpose means the purpose of protecting an information system or information that is stored on1 processed by1 or transiting an information system from a cybersecurity threat or security vulnerability4 7#g7 ,cybersecurity risk ,the term cybersecurity risk-- 7,a7 means threats to and vulnerabilities of information or information systems and any related consequences caused by or resulting from unauthorized access1 use1 disclosure1 degradation1 disruption1 modification1 or destruction of such information or information systems1 including such related consequences caused by an act of terrorism2 and 7,b7 does not include any action that solely involves a violation of a consumer term of service or a consumer licensing agreement4 7#h7 ,cybersecurity threat 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the term cybersecurity threat means an action1 not protected by the ,first ,amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states1 on or through an information system that may result in an unauthorized effort to adversely impact the security1 availability1 confidentiality1 or integrity of an information system or information that is stored on1 processed by1 or transiting an information system4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term cybersecurity threat does not include any action that solely involves a violation of a consumer term of service or a consumer licensing agreement4 7#i7 ,defensive measure 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the term defensive measure means an action1 device1 procedure1 signature1 technique1 or other measure applied to an information system or information that is stored on1 processed by1 or transiting an information system that detects1 prevents1 or mitigates a known or suspected cybersecurity threat or security vulnerability4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term defensive measure does not include a measure that destroys1 renders unusable1 provides unauthorized access to1 or substantially harms an information system or information stored on1 processed by1 or transiting such information system not owned by-- 7i7 the private entity1 as defined in section #ajb of the ,cybersecurity ,information ,sharing ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja71 operating the measure2 or 7ii7 another entity or ,federal entity that is authorized to provide consent and has provided consent to that private entity for operation of such measure4 7#aj7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4 7#aa7 ,homeland ,security ,enterprise ,the term ,homeland ,security ,enterprise means relevant governmental and nongovernmental entities involved in homeland security1 including ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal government officials1 private sector representatives1 academics1 and other policy experts4 7#ab7 ,incident ,the term incident means an occurrence that actually or imminently jeopardizes1 without lawful authority1 the integrity1 confidentiality1 or availability of information on an information system1 or actually or imminently jeopardizes1 without lawful authority1 an information system4 7#ac7 ,information sharing and analysis organization ,the term ,information ,sharing and ,analysis ,organization means any formal or informal entity or collaboration created or employed by public or private sector organizations1 for purposes of-- 7,a7 gathering and analyzing critical infrastructure information1 including information related to cybersecurity risks and incidents1 in order to better understand security problems and interdependencies related to critical infrastructure1 including cybersecurity risks and incidents1 and protected systems1 so as to ensure the availability1 integrity1 and reliability thereof2 7,b7 communicating or disclosing critical infrastructure information1 including cybersecurity risks and incidents1 to help prevent1 detect1 mitigate1 or recover from the effects of an interference1 a compromise1 or an incapacitation problem related to critical infrastructure1 including cybersecurity risks and incidents1 or protected systems2 and 7,c7 voluntarily disseminating critical infrastructure information1 including cybersecurity risks and incidents1 to its members1 ,state1 local1 and ,federal ,governments1 or any other entities that may be of assistance in carrying out the purposes specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7#ad7 ,information system ,the term information system-- 7,a7 has the meaning given the term in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 includes industrial control systems1 such as supervisory control and data acquisition systems1 distributed control systems1 and programmable logic controllers4 7#ae7 ,intelligence community ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given the term in section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d774 7#af7 ,malicious cyber command and control ,the term malicious cyber command and control means a method for unauthorized remote identification of1 access to1 or use of1 an information system or information that is stored on1 processed by1 or transiting an information system4 7#ag7 ,malicious reconnaissance ,the term malicious reconnaissance a method for actively probing or passively monitoring an information system for the purpose of discerning security vulnerabilities of the information system1 if such method is associated with a known or suspected cybersecurity threat4 7#ah7 ,managed service provider ,the term managed service provider means an entity that delivers services1 such as network1 application1 infrastructure1 or security services1 via ongoing and regular support and active administration on the premises of a customer1 in the data center of the entity 7such as hosting71 or in a third party data center4 7#ai7 ,monitor ,the term monitor means to acquire1 identify1 or scan1 or to possess1 information that is stored on1 processed by1 or transiting an information system4 7#bj7 ,national cybersecurity asset response activities ,the term national cybersecurity asset response activities means-- 7,a7 furnishing cybersecurity technical assistance to entities affected by cybersecurity risks to protect assets1 mitigate vulnerabilities1 and reduce impacts of cyber incidents2 7,b7 identifying other entities that may be at risk of an incident and assessing risk to the same or similar vulnerabilities2 7,c7 assessing potential cybersecurity risks to a sector or region1 including potential cascading effects1 and developing courses of action to mitigate such risks2 7,d7 facilitating information sharing and operational coordination with threat response2 and 7,e7 providing guidance on how best to utilize ,federal resources and capabilities in a timely1 effective manner to speed recovery from cybersecurity risks4 7#ba7 ,national security system ,the term national security system has the meaning given the term in section #aaajc of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#bb7 ,ransomware attack ,the term ransomware attack-- 7,a7 means an incident that includes the use or threat of use of unauthorized or malicious code on an information system1 or the use or threat of use of another digital mechanism such as a denial of service attack1 to interrupt or disrupt the operations of an information system or compromise the confidentiality1 availability1 or integrity of electronic data stored on1 processed by1 or transiting an information system to extort a demand for a ransom payment2 and 7,b7 does not include any such event in which the demand for payment is-- 7i7 not genuine2 or 7ii7 made in good faith by an entity in response to a specific request by the owner or operator of the information system4 7#bc7 ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency ,the term ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency means a ,federal department or agency1 designated by law or ,presidential directive1 with responsibility for providing institutional knowledge and specialized expertise of a sector1 as well as leading1 facilitating1 or supporting programs and associated activities of its designated critical infrastructure sector in the all hazards environment in coordination with the ,department4 7#bd7 ,security control ,the term security control means the management1 operational1 and technical controls used to protect against an unauthorized effort to adversely affect the confidentiality1 integrity1 and availability of an information system or its information4 7#be7 ,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 7#bf7 ,sharing ,the term sharing 7including all conjugations thereof7 means providing1 receiving1 and disseminating 7including all conjugations of each such terms74 7#bg7 ,,sltt entity ,the term ,,sltt entity means a domestic government entity that is a ,state government1 local government1 ,tribal government1 territorial government1 or any subdivision thereof4 7#bh7 ,supply chain compromise ,the term supply chain compromise means an incident within the supply chain of an information system that an adversary can leverage1 or does leverage1 to jeopardize the confidentiality1 integrity1 or availability of the information system or the information the system processes1 stores1 or transmits1 and can occur at any point during the life cycle4 4 7#b7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #cbj7;d77#c77;,c7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aie;f7d77#c77;,c771 by striking section #bbja and inserting section #bbjj2 7,b7 by amending section #bbja 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fea7 to read as follows3 #bbja4 ,definition ,in this subtitle1 the term ,cybersecurity ,advisory ,committee means the advisory committee established under section #bbai7;a74 2 7,c7 in section #bbjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #feb7-- 7i7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking 7in this subtitle referred to as the ,agency72 7ii7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking a ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security 7in this subtitle referred to as the ,director7 and inserting the ,director2 and 7iii7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting ,executive before ,assistant ,director2 7,,ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting ,executive before ,assistant ,director2 and 7,,iii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting ,executive before ,assistant ,director2 7,d7 in section #bbji 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fei7-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,definition ,the term cybersecurity vulnerability has the meaning given the term security vulnerability in section #bbjj4 2 7ii7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting ,executive before ,assistant ,director for ,cybersecurity2 7iii7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a77iii71 by striking 1 as that term is defined under section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d772 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking information sharing and analysis organizations and inserting ,information ,sharing and ,analysis ,organizations2 7iv7 in subsection 7e77#a77;,e77ii77,,ii71 by striking information sharing and analysis organizations and inserting ,information ,sharing and ,analysis ,organizations2 7v7 in the second subsection 7p71 by striking 7p7 ,coordination on cybersecurity for ,,sltt entities4-- and inserting 7r7 ,coordination on cybersecurity for ,,sltt entities4--2 and 7vi7 in the second subsection 7q71 by striking 7q7 ,report4-- and inserting 7s7 ,report4--2 7,e7 in section #bbaj 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ffj7-- 7i7 in subsection 7a71 by striking section-- and all that follows and inserting section1 the term agency information system means an information system used or operated by an agency or by another entity on behalf of an agency42 7ii7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,i7 by striking information sharing and analysis organizations 7as defined in section #bbbb7e77 and inserting ,information ,sharing and ,analysis ,organizations2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 7as defined in section #bbji72 and 7iii7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking 7as such term is defined in section #bbji72 and 7,,ii7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c71 by striking 7as such term is defined in section #ajb of the ,cybersecurity ,information ,sharing ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja772 7,f7 in section #bbaa 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa71 by striking subsection 7h72 7,g7 in section #bbab 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ffb71 by striking information sharing and analysis organizations 7as defined in section #bbbb7e77 and inserting ,information ,sharing and ,analysis ,organizations2 7,h7 in section #bbac7;a7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ffc7;a771 by striking paragraph 7#d72 and 7,i7 in section #bbaf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ffe;b7-- 7i7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking information sharing and analysis organizations and inserting ,information ,sharing and ,analysis ,organizations2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7f71 by striking section3 and all that follows and inserting section1 the term cyber defense operation means the defensive activities performed for a cybersecurity purpose42 7,j7 in section #bbah7;c77#d77;,a7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ffe;d7#d77;,a771 by striking information sharing and analysis organizations and inserting ,information ,sharing and ,analysis ,organizations2 7,k7 in section #bbbj;,a 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ffe;g7-- 7i7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,i7 by striking paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g72 and 7,,ii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 and 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g71 respectively2 7ii7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,b77xiv77,,ii77aa71 by striking information sharing and analysis organization and inserting ,information ,sharing and ,analysis ,organization2 7iii7 in subsection 7p71 by striking appropriate committees of ,congress and inserting appropriate congressional committees2 and 7iv7 in subsection 7q77#d71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking appropriate committees of ,congress and inserting appropriate congressional committees2 7,l7 in section #bbbj;,c 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ffe;i71 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term industrial control system means an information system used to monitor and_/or control industrial processes such as manufacturing1 product handling1 production1 and distribution1 including supervisory control and data acquisition 7,,scada7 systems used to monitor and_/or control geographically dispersed assets1 distributed control systems 7,d,c,ss71 ,human-,machine ,interfaces 7,h,m,is71 and programmable logic controllers that control localized processes4 2 7,m7 in section #bbbb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fga7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,critical infrastructure information ,the term critical infrastructure information has the meaning given the term in section #bbjj4 2 7ii7 by striking paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#h72 and 7iii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f71 respectively2 and 7,n7 in section #bbdj 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fha7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7ii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f72 7iii7 in paragraph 7#f71 as so redesignated1 by striking section #bbja and inserting section #bbjj2 7iv7 by striking paragraph 7#h71 and inserting the following3 7#g7 ,federal entity ,the term ,federal entity has the meaning given the term in section #ajb of the ,cybersecurity ,information ,sharing ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja74 2 7v7 by striking paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#ab71 7#ad71 7#ae71 and 7#ag72 and 7vi7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ac71 7#af71 7#ah71 and 7#ai7 as paragraphs 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 and 7#aa71 respectively4 7#c7 ,table of contents amendments ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting before the item relating to subtitle ,a of title ,,xxii the following3 ,sec4 #bbjj4 ,definitions4 2 7,b7 by striking the item relating to section #bbja and insert the following3 ,sec4 #bbja4 ,definition4 2 and 7,c7 by moving the item relating to section #bbbj;,d to appear after the item relating to section #bbbj;,c4 7#d7 ,cybersecurity ,information ,sharing ,act of #bjae definitions ,section #ajb of the ,cybersecurity ,information ,sharing ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,cybersecurity purpose ,the term cybersecurity purpose has the meaning given the term in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 7#e7 ,cybersecurity threat ,the term cybersecurity threat has the meaning given the term in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 7#f7 ,cyber threat indicator ,the term cyber threat indicator has the meaning given the term in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 7#g7 ,defensive measure ,the term defensive measure has the meaning given the term in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#i7 and inserting the following3 7#i7 ,information system ,the term information system has the meaning given the term in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 4 7,c7 by striking paragraphs 7#aa71 7#ab71 and 7#ac7 and inserting the following3 7#aa7 ,malicious cyber command and control ,the term malicious cyber command and control has the meaning given the term in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 7#ab7 ,malicious reconnaissance ,the term malicious reconnaissance has the meaning given the term in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 7#ac7 ,monitor ,the term monitor has the meaning given the term in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 2 and 7,d7 by striking paragraphs 7#af7 and 7#ag7 and inserting the following3 7#af7 ,security control ,the term security control has the meaning given the term in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 7#ag7 ,security vulnerability ,the term security vulnerability has the meaning given the term in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 4 7c7 ,correction to the title of the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency ,the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ebc 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cbaa7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security and inserting ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security and inserting ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency2 7#b7 in section #hhd7;d77#d77;,a77ii7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dfd7;d77#d77;,a77ii771 by striking ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security and inserting ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency2 7#c7 in section #ahja7;b7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ega7;b771 in the second and third sentences1 by striking ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security and inserting ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency2 7#d7 in section #bajd7;c77#b7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fbd7;c77#b771 by striking ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security and inserting ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency2 7#e7 in section #bbjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #feb7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security of the ,department and inserting ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security and inserting ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency2 7#f7 in section #bbje1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security and inserting ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency2 7#g7 in section #bbjf1 by striking ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security and inserting ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency2 and 7#h7 in section #bbaj7;c71 by striking ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security and inserting ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4 7d7 ,additional technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,federal ,cybersecurity ,enhancement ,act of #bjae ,the ,federal ,cybersecurity ,enhancement ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeba et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #bbb7d7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeba7d771 by striking section #bbji and inserting section #bbjj2 and 7,b7 in section #bbf7;a77#b7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7;a77#b771 by striking section #ajb and inserting section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 7#b7 ,federal ,power ,act ,section #bai;,a7a77#a7 of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbds-#a7;a77#a77 is amended by striking section #ajb of the ,cybersecurity ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja7 and inserting section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 7#c7 ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act ,section #djabd7;a77#a7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahgbc7;a77#a77 is amended by striking section #ajb of the ,cybersecurity ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ajea7 and inserting section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb74 7#d7 ,public ,health ,service ,act ,section #bhaa7;b77#d77;,d7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;hh-#aj7;b77#d77;,d77 is amended by striking section #bbh7;c7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adi7;c77 and inserting section #bbaj7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ffj7;b774 7#e7 ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act of ,fiscal ,year #bjba ,section #ijjb of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #feb;a7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 7ii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f71 respectively2 and 7iii7 by amending paragraph 7#g7 to read as follows3 7#g7 ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency ,the term ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency has the meaning given the term in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#c77;,b71 by striking given such term in section #bbja7e7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fea7e77 and inserting given such term in section #bbjj2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking section #bbae of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by this section and inserting section #bbah of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ffe;d74 7#f7 ,national ,security ,act of #aidg ,section #aac;,b7b77#d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjdi;a7b77#d77 is amended by striking section #bbf of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adg7 and inserting section #bbjh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #feh74 7#g7 ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj ,section #fejc7;a77#c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccga;a7a77#c77 is amended by striking section #ajb of the ,cybersecurity ,information ,sharing ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja7 and inserting section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 7#h7 ,io,t ,cybersecurity ,improvement ,act of #bjbj ,section #c7h7 of the ,io,t ,cybersecurity ,improvement ,act of #bjbj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgh;g-#c;a7#h77 is amended by striking section #ajb7ag7 of the ,cybersecurity ,information ,sharing ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja7ag77 and inserting section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 7#i7 ,small ,business ,act ,section #ba7;a77#h77;,b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdh7;a77#h77;,b77 is amended by striking section #bbji7;a7 and inserting section #bbjj4 7#aj7 ,title #df ,section #gjaja7b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #bbg of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adh7 and inserting section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 7e7 ,clarifying and technical amendments to the ,cyber ,incident ,reporting for ,critical ,infrastructure ,act of #bjbb ,the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bbdc7f ,u4,s4,c4 #fha;c71 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,application of section #bbde ,section #bbde shall apply in the same manner and to the same extent to reports and information submitted under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 as it applies to reports and information submitted under section #bbdb4 2 and 7#b7 in section #bbdd7;b77#b7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fha;d7b77#b771 by inserting including that section #bbde shall apply to such information in the same manner and to the same extent to information submitted in response to requests under paragraph 7#a7 as it applies to information submitted under section #bbdb;after section #bbdb4 7f7 ,rule of construction 7#a7 ,interpretation of technical corrections ,nothing in the amendments made by subsections 7a7 through 7d7 shall be construed to alter the authorities1 responsibilities1 functions1 or activities of any agency 7as such term is defined in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 or officer or employee of the ,united ,states on or before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,interpretation of references to definitions ,any reference to a term defined in the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja et seq47 on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act that is defined in section #bbjj of that ,act pursuant to the amendments made under this ,act shall be deemed to be a reference to that term as defined in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by this ,act4 ,,lxxii ,governmental ,affairs ,subtitle ,a--,intragovernmental ,cybersecurity ,information ,sharing ,act ,sec4 #gbja4 ,requirement for information sharing agreements4 ,subtitle ,a--,improving ,government for ,america's ,taxpayers ,sec4 #gbaa4 ,government ,accountability ,office unimplemented priority recommendations4 ,subtitle ,b--,advancing ,american ,,ai ,act ,sec4 #gbba4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #gbbb4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #gbbc4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gbbd4 ,principles and policies for use of artificial intelligence in ,government4 ,sec4 #gbbe4 ,agency inventories and artificial intelligence use cases4 ,sec4 #gbbf4 ,rapid pilot1 deployment and scale of applied artificial intelligence capabilities to demonstrate modernization activities related to use cases4 ,sec4 #gbbg4 ,enabling entrepreneurs and agency missions4 ,sec4 #gbbh4 ,intelligence community exception4 ,subtitle ,c--,strategic ,,ev ,management ,sec4 #gbca4 ,short ,title4 ,sec4 #gbcb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gbcc4 ,strategic guidance4 ,sec4 #gbcd4 ,study of ,federal fleet vehicles4 ,subtitle ,d--,congressionally mandated reports ,sec4 #gbda4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #gbdb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gbdc4 ,establishment of online portal for congressionally mandated reports4 ,sec4 #gbdd4 ,federal agency responsibilities4 ,sec4 #gbde4 ,changing or removing reports4 ,sec4 #gbdf4 ,withholding of information4 ,sec4 #gbdg4 ,implementation4 ,sec4 #gbdh4 ,determination of budgetary effects4 ,a ,intragovernmental ,cybersecurity ,information ,sharing ,act #gbja4 ,requirement for information sharing agreements 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,intragovernmental ,cybersecurity and ,counterintelligence ,information ,sharing ,act4 7b7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the legislative branch1 as a separate and equal branch of the ,united ,states ,government1 is a target of adversary cyber actors and intelligence services4 7#b7 ,the legislative branch relies on the executive branch to provide timely and urgent tactical and operational information to ensure that ,congress can protect the constitutional officers1 personnel1 and facilities of ,congress and the institution of ,congress more broadly4 7#c7 ,the legislative branch currently is not receiving this information in a timely manner nor as a matter of course4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term congressional leadership means-- 7,a7 the ,majority and ,minority ,leader of the ,senate with respect to an agreement with the ,sergeant at ,arms and ,doorkeeper of the ,senate or the ,secretary of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,speaker and ,minority ,leader of the ,house of ,representatives with respect to an agreement with the ,chief ,administrative ,officer of the ,house of ,representatives or the ,sergeant at ,arms of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the terms cybersecurity threat and security vulnerability have the meanings given those terms in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by section #eaga of this division4 7d7 ,requirement 7#a7 ,designation 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall designate-- 7i7 an individual appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 to serve as a single point of contact to the legislative branch on matters related to tactical and operational cybersecurity threats and security vulnerabilities2 and 7ii7 an individual appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 to serve as a single point of contact to the legislative branch on matters related to tactical and operational counterintelligence4 7,b7 ,coordination ,the individuals designated by the ,president under subparagraph 7,a7 shall coordinate with appropriate ,executive agencies 7as defined in section #aje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 including the ,executive ,office of the ,president7 and appropriate officers in the executive branch in entering any agreement described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,information sharing agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the individuals designated by the ,president under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall enter into #a or more information sharing agreements with-- 7i7 the ,sergeant at ,arms and ,doorkeeper of the ,senate with respect to cybersecurity information sharing1 subject to the approval of congressional leadership and in consultation with the chairman and the ranking minority member of the ,committee on ,rules and ,administration of the ,senate2 7ii7 the ,secretary of the ,senate with respect to counterintelligence information sharing1 subject to the approval of congressional leadership and in consultation with the chairman and ranking minority member of the ,committee on ,rules and ,administration of the ,senate2 7iii7 the ,chief ,administrative ,officer of the ,house of ,representatives with respect to cybersecurity information sharing1 subject to the approval of the chair of the ,committee on ,house ,administration of the ,house of ,representatives and in consultation with the ranking minority member of the committee and congressional leadership2 and 7iv7 the ,sergeant at ,arms of the ,house of ,representatives with respect to counterintelligence information sharing1 subject to the approval of the chair of the ,committee on ,house ,administration of the ,house of ,representatives and in consultation with the ranking minority member of the committee and congressional leadership4 7,b7 ,purpose ,the agreements described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall establish procedures for timely sharing of tactical and operational cybersecurity threat and security vulnerability information and planned or ongoing counterintelligence operations or targeted collection efforts with the legislative branch4 7#c7 ,implementation ,not less frequently than semiannually during the #c-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the individuals designated by the ,president under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall meet with the officers referenced in clauses 7i71 7ii71 7iii71 and 7iv7 of paragraph 7#b77;,a71 the chairman and ranking minority member of the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 with respect to an agreement with the ,sergeant at ,arms and ,doorkeeper of the ,senate1 and the chair and ranking minority member of the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives1 with respect to an agreement with the ,chief ,administrative ,officer of the ,house of ,representatives or the ,sergeant at ,arms of the ,house of ,representatives1 to ensure the agreements with such officers are being implemented in a manner consistent with applicable laws1 including this ,act4 7e7 ,elements 7#a7 ,in general ,the parties to an information sharing agreement under subsection 7d77#b7 shall jointly develop such elements of the agreement as the parties find appropriate1 which-- 7,a7 with respect to an agreement covered by subsection 7d77#b77;,a77i7 or 7ii71 shall1 at a minimum1 include the applicable elements specified in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 with respect to an agreement covered by subsection 7d77#b77;,a77iii7 or 7iv71 may include the applicable elements specified in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,elements specified ,the elements specified in this paragraph are-- 7,a7 direct and timely sharing of technical indicators and contextual information on cyber threats and security vulnerabilities1 and the means for such sharing2 7,b7 direct and timely sharing of counterintelligence threats and vulnerabilities1 including trends of counterintelligence activity1 and the means for such sharing2 7,c7 identification1 by position1 of the officials at the operational and tactical level responsible for daily management of the agreement2 7,d7 the ability to seat cybersecurity personnel of the ,office of the ,sergeant at ,arms and ,doorkeeper of the ,senate or the ,office of the ,chief ,administrative ,officer of the ,house of ,representatives at cybersecurity operations centers within the executive branch2 and 7,e7 any other elements the parties find appropriate4 ,a ,improving ,government for ,america's ,taxpayers #gbaa4 ,government ,accountability ,office unimplemented priority recommendations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall1 as part of the ,comptroller ,general's annual reporting to committees of ,congress-- 7#a7 consolidate ,matters for ,congressional ,consideration from the ,government ,accountability ,office in one report organized by policy topic that includes the amount of time such ,matters have been unimplemented and submit such report to congressional leadership and the oversight committees of each ,house2 7#b7 with respect to the annual letters sent by the ,comptroller ,general to individual agency heads and relevant congressional committees on the status of unimplemented priority recommendations1 identify any additional congressional oversight actions that can help agencies implement such priority recommendations and address any underlying issues relating to such implementation2 7#c7 make publicly available the information described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 and 7#d7 publish any known costs of unimplemented priority recommendations1 if applicable4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to require reporting relating to unimplemented priority recommendations or any other report1 recommendation1 information1 or item relating to any element of the intelligence community1 as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 ,b ,advancing ,american ,,ai ,act #gbba4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,advancing ,american ,,ai ,act4 #gbbb4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this subtitle are to-- 7#a7 encourage agency artificial intelligence-related programs and initiatives that enhance the competitiveness of the ,united ,states and foster an approach to artificial intelligence that builds on the strengths of the ,united ,states in innovation and entrepreneurialism2 7#b7 enhance the ability of the ,federal ,government to translate research advances into artificial intelligence applications to modernize systems and assist agency leaders in fulfilling their missions2 7#c7 promote adoption of modernized business practices and advanced technologies across the ,federal ,government that align with the values of the ,united ,states1 including the protection of privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties2 and 7#d7 test and harness applied artificial intelligence to enhance mission effectiveness1 agency program integrity1 and business practice efficiency4 #gbbc4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,agency ,the term agency has the meaning given the term in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,artificial intelligence ,the term artificial intelligence has the meaning given the term in section #bch7;g7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note74 7#d7 ,artificial intelligence system ,the term artificial intelligence system-- 7,a7 means any data system1 software1 application1 tool1 or utility that operates in whole or in part using dynamic or static machine learning algorithms or other forms of artificial intelligence1 whether-- 7i7 the data system1 software1 application1 tool1 or utility is established primarily for the purpose of researching1 developing1 or implementing artificial intelligence technology2 or 7ii7 artificial intelligence capability is integrated into another system or agency business process1 operational activity1 or technology system2 and 7,b7 does not include any common commercial product within which artificial intelligence is embedded1 such as a word processor or map navigation system4 7#e7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#f7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 #gbbd4 ,principles and policies for use of artificial intelligence in ,government 7a7 ,guidance ,the ,director shall1 when developing the guidance required under section #ajd7;a7 of the ,,ai in ,government ,act of #bjbj 7title ,i of division ,u of ,public ,law #aaf-bfj71 consider-- 7#a7 the considerations and recommended practices identified by the ,national ,security ,commission on ,artificial ,intelligence in the report entitled ,key ,considerations for the ,responsible ,development and ,fielding of ,,ai1 as updated in ,april #bjba2 7#b7 the principles articulated in ,executive ,order #acifj 7#he ,fed4 ,reg4 #ghici2 relating to promoting the use of trustworthy artificial intelligence in ,government72 and 7#c7 the input of-- 7,a7 the ,administrator of ,general ,services2 7,b7 relevant interagency councils1 such as the ,federal ,privacy ,council1 the ,chief ,financial ,officers ,council1 the ,chief ,information ,officers ,council1 and the ,chief ,data ,officers ,council2 7,c7 other governmental and nongovernmental privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties experts2 7,d7 academia2 7,e7 industry technology and data science experts2 and 7,f7 any other individual or entity the ,director determines to be appropriate4 7b7 ,department policies and processes for procurement and use of artificial intelligence-enabled systems ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 with the participation of the ,chief ,procurement ,officer1 the ,chief ,information ,officer1 the ,chief ,privacy ,officer1 and the ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties of the ,department and any other person determined to be relevant by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall issue policies and procedures for the ,department related to-- 7,a7 the acquisition and use of artificial intelligence2 and 7,b7 considerations for the risks and impacts related to artificial intelligence-enabled systems1 including associated data of machine learning systems1 to ensure that full consideration is given to-- 7i7 the privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties impacts of artificial intelligence-enabled systems2 and 7ii7 security against misuse1 degradation1 or rending inoperable of artificial intelligence-enabled systems2 and 7#b7 the ,chief ,privacy ,officer and the ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties of the ,department shall report to ,congress on any additional staffing or funding resources that may be required to carry out the requirements of this subsection4 7c7 ,inspector ,general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department shall identify any training and investments needed to enable employees of the ,office of the ,inspector ,general to continually advance their understanding of-- 7#a7 artificial intelligence systems2 7#b7 best practices for governance1 oversight1 and audits of the use of artificial intelligence systems2 and 7#c7 how the ,office of the ,inspector ,general is using artificial intelligence to enhance audit and investigative capabilities1 including actions to-- 7,a7 ensure the integrity of audit and investigative results2 and 7,b7 guard against bias in the selection and conduct of audits and investigations4 7d7 ,artificial intelligence hygiene and protection of government information1 privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director1 in consultation with a working group consisting of members selected by the ,director from appropriate interagency councils1 shall develop an initial means by which to-- 7,a7 ensure that contracts for the acquisition of an artificial intelligence system or service-- 7i7 align with the guidance issued to the head of each agency under section #ajd7;a7 of the ,,ai in ,government ,act of #bjbj 7title ,i of division ,u of ,public ,law #aaf-bfj72 7ii7 address protection of privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties2 7iii7 address the ownership and security of data and other information created1 used1 processed1 stored1 maintained1 disseminated1 disclosed1 or disposed of by a contractor or subcontractor on behalf of the ,federal ,government2 and 7iv7 include considerations for securing the training data1 algorithms1 and other components of any artificial intelligence system against misuse1 unauthorized alteration1 degradation1 or rendering inoperable2 and 7,b7 address any other issue or concern determined to be relevant by the ,director to ensure appropriate use and protection of privacy and ,government data and other information4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing the considerations under paragraph 7#a77;,a77iv71 the ,director shall consult with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#c7 ,review ,the ,director-- 7,a7 should continuously update the means developed under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act and not less frequently than every #b years thereafter1 shall update the means developed under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,briefing ,the ,director shall brief the appropriate congressional committees-- 7,a7 not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act and thereafter on a quarterly basis until the ,director first implements the means developed under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 annually thereafter on the implementation of this subsection4 7#e7 ,sunset ,this subsection shall cease to be effective on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #gbbe4 ,agency inventories and artificial intelligence use cases 7a7 ,inventory ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and continuously thereafter for a period of #e years1 the ,director1 in consultation with the ,chief ,information ,officers ,council1 the ,chief ,data ,officers ,council1 and other interagency bodies as determined to be appropriate by the ,director1 shall require the head of each agency to-- 7#a7 prepare and maintain an inventory of the artificial intelligence use cases of the agency1 including current and planned uses2 7#b7 share agency inventories with other agencies1 to the extent practicable and consistent with applicable law and policy1 including those concerning protection of privacy and of sensitive law enforcement1 national security1 and other protected information2 and 7#c7 make agency inventories available to the public1 in a manner determined by the ,director1 and to the extent practicable and in accordance with applicable law and policy1 including those concerning the protection of privacy and of sensitive law enforcement1 national security1 and other protected information4 7b7 ,central inventory ,the ,director is encouraged to designate a host entity and ensure the creation and maintenance of an online public directory to-- 7#a7 make agency artificial intelligence use case information available to the public and those wishing to do business with the ,federal ,government2 and 7#b7 identify common use cases across agencies4 7c7 ,sharing ,the sharing of agency inventories described in subsection 7a77#b7 may be coordinated through the ,chief ,information ,officers ,council1 the ,chief ,data ,officers ,council1 the ,chief ,financial ,officers ,council1 the ,chief ,acquisition ,officers ,council1 or other interagency bodies to improve interagency coordination and information sharing for common use cases4 7d7 ,department of ,defense ,nothing in this section shall apply to the ,department of ,defense4 #gbbf4 ,rapid pilot1 deployment and scale of applied artificial intelligence capabilities to demonstrate modernization activities related to use cases 7a7 ,identification of use cases ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director1 in consultation with the ,chief ,information ,officers ,council1 the ,chief ,data ,officers ,council1 the ,chief ,financial ,officers ,council1 and other interagency bodies as determined to be appropriate by the ,director1 shall identify #d new use cases for the application of artificial intelligence-enabled systems to support interagency or intra-agency modernization initiatives that require linking multiple siloed internal and external data sources1 consistent with applicable laws and policies1 including those relating to the protection of privacy and of sensitive law enforcement1 national security1 and other protected information4 7b7 ,pilot program 7#a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the pilot program under this subsection include-- 7,a7 to enable agencies to operate across organizational boundaries1 coordinating between existing established programs and silos to improve delivery of the agency mission2 7,b7 to demonstrate the circumstances under which artificial intelligence can be used to modernize or assist in modernizing legacy agency systems2 and 7,c7 to leverage commercially available artificial intelligence technologies that-- 7i7 operate in secure cloud environments that can deploy rapidly without the need to replace existing systems2 and 7ii7 do not require extensive staff or training to build4 7#b7 ,deployment and pilot ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director1 in coordination with the heads of relevant agencies and ,federal entities1 including the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 the ,bureau of ,fiscal ,service of the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency1 and the ,pandemic ,response ,accountability ,committee1 and other officials as the ,director determines to be appropriate1 shall ensure the initiation of the piloting of the #d new artificial intelligence use case applications identified under subsection 7a71 leveraging commercially available technologies and systems to demonstrate scalable artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities to support the use cases identified under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,risk evaluation and mitigation plan ,in carrying out paragraph 7#b71 the ,director shall require the heads of agencies to-- 7,a7 evaluate risks in utilizing artificial intelligence systems2 and 7,b7 develop a risk mitigation plan to address those risks1 including consideration of-- 7i7 the artificial intelligence system not performing as expected or as designed2 7ii7 the quality and relevancy of the data resources used in the training of the algorithms used in an artificial intelligence system2 7iii7 the processes for training and testing1 evaluating1 validating1 and modifying an artificial intelligence system2 and 7iv7 the vulnerability of a utilized artificial intelligence system to unauthorized manipulation or misuse1 including the use of data resources that substantially differ from the training data4 7#d7 ,prioritization ,in carrying out paragraph 7#b71 the ,director shall prioritize modernization projects that-- 7,a7 would benefit from commercially available privacy-preserving techniques1 such as use of differential privacy1 federated learning1 and secure multiparty computing2 and 7,b7 otherwise take into account considerations of civil rights and civil liberties4 7#e7 ,privacy protections ,in carrying out paragraph 7#b71 the ,director shall require the heads of agencies to use privacy-preserving techniques when feasible1 such as differential privacy1 federated learning1 and secure multiparty computing1 to mitigate any risks to individual privacy or national security created by a project or data linkage4 7#f7 ,use case modernization application areas ,use case modernization application areas described in paragraph 7#b7 shall include not less than #a from each of the following categories3 7,a7 ,applied artificial intelligence to drive agency productivity efficiencies in predictive supply chain and logistics1 such as-- 7i7 predictive food demand and optimized supply2 7ii7 predictive medical supplies and equipment demand and optimized supply2 or 7iii7 predictive logistics to accelerate disaster preparedness1 response1 and recovery4 7,b7 ,applied artificial intelligence to accelerate agency investment return and address mission-oriented challenges1 such as-- 7i7 applied artificial intelligence portfolio management for agencies2 7ii7 workforce development and upskilling2 7iii7 redundant and laborious analyses2 7iv7 determining compliance with ,government requirements1 such as with ,federal financial management and grants management1 including implementation of chapter #fd of subtitle ,v of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 7v7 addressing fraud1 waste1 and abuse in agency programs and mitigating improper payments2 or 7vi7 outcomes measurement to measure economic and social benefits4 7#g7 ,requirements ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director1 in coordination with the heads of relevant agencies and other officials as the ,director determines to be appropriate1 shall establish an artificial intelligence capability within each of the #d use case pilots under this subsection that-- 7,a7 solves data access and usability issues with automated technology and eliminates or minimizes the need for manual data cleansing and harmonization efforts2 7,b7 continuously and automatically ingests data and updates domain models in near real-time to help identify new patterns and predict trends1 to the extent possible1 to help agency personnel to make better decisions and take faster actions2 7,c7 organizes data for meaningful data visualization and analysis so the ,government has predictive transparency for situational awareness to improve use case outcomes2 7,d7 is rapidly configurable to support multiple applications and automatically adapts to dynamic conditions and evolving use case requirements1 to the extent possible2 7,e7 enables knowledge transfer and collaboration across agencies2 and 7,f7 preserves intellectual property rights to the data and output for benefit of the ,federal ,government and agencies and protects sensitive personally identifiable information4 7c7 ,briefing ,not earlier than #bgj days but not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #d years1 the ,director shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the activities carried out under this section and results of those activities4 7d7 ,sunset ,the section shall cease to be effective on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #gbbg4 ,enabling entrepreneurs and agency missions 7a7 ,innovative commercial items ,section #hhj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj0 and inserting #be1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7f7 to read as follows3 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term commercial product-- 7,a7 has the meaning given the term commercial item in section #b4aja of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation2 and 7,b7 includes a commercial product or a commercial service1 as defined in sections #ajc and #ajc;a1 respectively1 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 the term innovative means-- 7,a7 any new technology1 process1 or method1 including research and development2 or 7,b7 any new application of an existing technology1 process1 or method4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #bjbb and insert #bjbg4 7b7 ,,dhs other transaction authority ,section #hca of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cia7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjag and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbd2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,prototype projects ,the ,secretary-- 7,a7 may1 under the authority of paragraph 7#a71 carry out prototype projects under section #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 in applying the authorities of such section #djbb1 the ,secretary shall perform the functions of the ,secretary of ,defense as prescribed in such section4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking 8,september #cj1 #bjag0 and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbd2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking section #hde7;e7 and all that follows and inserting section #djbb7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code44 7c7 ,commercial off the shelf supply chain risk management tools 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,general ,services ,administration is encouraged to pilot commercial off the shelf supply chain risk management tools to improve the ability of the ,federal ,government to characterize1 monitor1 predict1 and respond to specific supply chain threats and vulnerabilities that could inhibit future ,federal acquisition operations4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,general ,services ,administration shall consult with the ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council established under section #acbb of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gbbh4 ,intelligence community exception ,nothing in this subtitle shall apply to any element of the intelligence community1 as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 ,c ,strategic ,,ev ,management #gbca4 ,short ,title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,strategic ,,ev ,management ,act of #bjbb4 #gbcb4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of ,general ,services4 7#b7 ,agency ,the term agency has the meaning given the term in section #eea of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,f7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,g7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 #gbcc4 ,strategic guidance 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,director1 shall coordinate with the heads of agencies to develop a comprehensive1 strategic plan for ,federal electric vehicle fleet battery management4 7b7 ,contents ,the strategic plan required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 maximize both cost and environmental efficiencies2 and 7#b7 incorporate-- 7,a7 guidelines for optimal charging practices that will maximize battery longevity and prevent premature degradation2 7,b7 guidelines for reusing and recycling the batteries of retired vehicles2 7,c7 guidelines for disposing electric vehicle batteries that cannot be reused or recycled2 and 7,d7 any other considerations determined appropriate by the ,administrator and ,director4 7c7 ,modification ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,director1 may periodically update the strategic plan required under subsection 7a7 as the ,administrator and ,director may determine necessary based on new information relating to electric vehicle batteries that becomes available4 7d7 ,consultation ,in developing the strategic plan required under subsection 7a7 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,director1 may consult with appropriate entities1 including-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7#b7 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7#c7 the ,chair of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality2 7#d7 scientists who are studying electric vehicle batteries and reuse and recycling solutions2 7#e7 laboratories1 companies1 colleges1 universities1 or start-ups engaged in battery use1 reuse1 and recycling research2 7#f7 industries interested in electric vehicle battery reuse and recycling2 7#g7 electric vehicle equipment manufacturers and recyclers2 and 7#h7 any other relevant entities1 as determined by the ,administrator and ,director4 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator and the ,director shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes the strategic plan required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator and the ,director shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the implementation of the strategic plan required under subsection 7a7 across agencies4 #gbcd4 ,study of ,federal fleet vehicles ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on how the costs and benefits of operating and maintaining electric vehicles in the ,federal fleet compare to the costs and benefits of operating and maintaining internal combustion engine vehicles4 ,d ,congressionally mandated reports #gbda4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,access to ,congressionally ,mandated ,reports ,act4 #gbdb4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,congressional leadership ,the term congressional leadership means the ,speaker1 majority leader1 and minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives and the majority leader and minority leader of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,congressionally mandated report 7,a7 ,in general ,the term congressionally mandated report means a report of a ,federal agency that is required by statute to be submitted to either ,house of ,congress or any committee of ,congress or subcommittee thereof4 7,b7 ,exclusions 7i7 ,patriotic and national organizations ,the term congressionally mandated report does not include a report required under part ,b of subtitle ,,ii of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code4 7ii7 ,inspectors general ,the term congressionally mandated report does not include a report by an office of an inspector general4 7iii7 ,national security exception ,the term congressionally mandated report does not include a report that is required to be submitted to one or more of the following committees3 7,i7 ,the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 or the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7,,ii7 ,the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 or the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,government ,publishing ,office4 7#d7 ,federal agency ,the term ,federal agency has the meaning given the term federal agency under section #ajb of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 but does not include the ,government ,accountability ,office or an element of the intelligence community4 7#e7 ,intelligence community ,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 ,reports online portal ,the term reports online portal means the online portal established under section #ebdc7;a74 #gbdc4 ,establishment of online portal for congressionally mandated reports 7a7 ,requirement ,to establish online portal 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall establish and maintain an online portal accessible by the public that allows the public to obtain electronic copies of congressionally mandated reports in one place4 7#b7 ,existing functionality ,to the extent possible1 the ,director shall meet the requirements under paragraph 7#a7 by using existing online portals and functionality under the authority of the ,director in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this subtitle1 the ,director shall consult with congressional leadership1 the ,clerk of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,secretary of the ,senate1 and the ,librarian of ,congress regarding the requirements for and maintenance of congressionally mandated reports on the reports online portal4 7b7 ,content and function ,the ,director shall ensure that the reports online portal includes the following3 7#a7 ,subject to subsection 7c71 with respect to each congressionally mandated report1 each of the following3 7,a7 ,a citation to the statute requiring the report4 7,b7 ,an electronic copy of the report1 including any transmittal letter associated with the report1 that-- 7i7 is based on an underlying open data standard that is maintained by a standards organization2 7ii7 allows the full text of the report to be searchable2 and 7iii7 is not encumbered by any restrictions that would impede the reuse or searchability of the report4 7,c7 ,the ability to retrieve a report1 to the extent practicable1 through searches based on each1 and any combination1 of the following3 7i7 ,the title of the report4 7ii7 ,the reporting ,federal agency4 7iii7 ,the date of publication4 7iv7 ,each congressional committee or subcommittee receiving the report1 if applicable4 7v7 ,the statute requiring the report4 7vi7 ,subject tags4 7vii7 ,a unique alphanumeric identifier for the report that is consistent across report editions4 7viii7 ,the serial number1 ,superintendent of ,documents number1 or other identification number for the report1 if applicable4 7ix7 ,key words4 7x7 ,full text search4 7xi7 ,any other relevant information specified by the ,director4 7,d7 ,the date on which the report was required to be submitted1 and on which the report was submitted1 to the reports online portal4 7,e7 ,to the extent practicable1 a permanent means of accessing the report electronically4 7#b7 ,a means for bulk download of all congressionally mandated reports4 7#c7 ,a means for downloading individual reports as the result of a search4 7#d7 ,an electronic means for the head of each ,federal agency to submit to the reports online portal each congressionally mandated report of the agency1 as required by sections #ebdd and #ebdf4 7#e7 ,in tabular form1 a list of all congressionally mandated reports that can be searched1 sorted1 and downloaded by-- 7,a7 reports submitted within the required time2 7,b7 reports submitted after the date on which such reports were required to be submitted2 and 7,c7 to the extent practicable1 reports not submitted4 7c7 ,noncompliance by ,federal agencies 7#a7 ,reports not submitted ,if a ,federal agency does not submit a congressionally mandated report to the ,director1 the ,director shall to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 include on the reports online portal-- 7i7 the information required under clauses 7i71 7ii71 7iv71 and 7v7 of subsection 7b77#a77;,c72 and 7ii7 the date on which the report was required to be submitted2 and 7,b7 include the congressionally mandated report on the list described in subsection 7b77#e77;,c74 7#b7 ,reports not in open format ,if a ,federal agency submits a congressionally mandated report that does not meet the criteria described in subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 the ,director shall still include the congressionally mandated report on the reports online portal4 7d7 ,deadline ,the ,director shall ensure that information required to be published on the reports online portal under this subtitle with respect to a congressionally mandated report or information required under subsection 7c7 of this section is published-- 7#a7 not later than #cj days after the information is received from the ,federal agency involved2 or 7#b7 in the case of information required under subsection 7c71 not later than #cj days after the deadline under this subtitle for the ,federal agency involved to submit information with respect to the congressionally mandated report involved4 7e7 ,exception for certain reports 7#a7 ,exception described ,a congressionally mandated report which is required by statute to be submitted to a committee of ,congress or a subcommittee thereof1 including any transmittal letter associated with the report1 shall not be submitted to or published on the reports online portal if the chair of a committee or subcommittee to which the report is submitted notifies the ,director in writing that the report is to be withheld from submission and publication under this subtitle4 7#b7 ,notice on portal ,if a report is withheld from submission to or publication on the reports online portal under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall post on the portal-- 7,a7 a statement that the report is withheld at the request of a committee or subcommittee involved2 and 7,b7 the written notification provided by the chair of the committee or subcommittee specified in paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,free access ,the ,director may not charge a fee1 require registration1 or impose any other limitation in exchange for access to the reports online portal4 7g7 ,upgrade capability ,the reports online portal shall be enhanced and updated as necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle4 7h7 ,submission to ,congress ,the submission of a congressionally mandated report to the reports online portal pursuant to this subtitle shall not be construed to satisfy any requirement to submit the congressionally mandated report to ,congress1 or a committee or subcommittee thereof4 #gbdd4 ,federal agency responsibilities 7a7 ,submission of electronic copies of reports ,not earlier than #cj days or later than #fj days after the date on which a congressionally mandated report is submitted to either ,house of ,congress or to any committee of ,congress or subcommittee thereof1 the head of the ,federal agency submitting the congressionally mandated report shall submit to the ,director the information required under subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of section #ebdc7;b77#a7 with respect to the congressionally mandated report4 ,notwithstanding section #ebdf1 nothing in this subtitle shall relieve a ,federal agency of any other requirement to publish the congressionally mandated report on the online portal of the ,federal agency or otherwise submit the congressionally mandated report to ,congress or specific committees of ,congress1 or subcommittees thereof4 7b7 ,guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in consultation with the ,director1 shall issue guidance to agencies on the implementation of this subtitle4 7c7 ,structure of submitted report data ,the head of each ,federal agency shall ensure that each congressionally mandated report submitted to the ,director complies with the guidance on the implementation of this subtitle issued by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,point of contact ,the head of each ,federal agency shall designate a point of contact for congressionally mandated reports4 7e7 ,requirement for submission ,the ,director shall not publish any report through the reports online portal that is received from anyone other than the head of the applicable ,federal agency1 or an officer or employee of the ,federal agency specifically designated by the head of the ,federal agency4 #gbde4 ,changing or removing reports 7a7 ,limitation on authority ,to change or remove reports ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the head of the ,federal agency concerned may change or remove a congressionally mandated report submitted to be published on the reports online portal only if-- 7#a7 the head of the ,federal agency consults with each committee of ,congress or subcommittee thereof to which the report is required to be submitted 7or1 in the case of a report which is not required to be submitted to a particular committee of ,congress or subcommittee thereof1 to each committee with jurisdiction over the agency1 as determined by the head of the agency in consultation with the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,president pro tempore of the ,senate7 prior to changing or removing the report2 and 7#b7 a joint resolution is enacted to authorize the change in or removal of the report4 7b7 ,exceptions ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the head of the ,federal agency concerned-- 7#a7 may make technical changes to a report submitted to or published on the reports online portal2 7#b7 may remove a report from the reports online portal if the report was submitted to or published on the reports online portal in error2 and 7#c7 may withhold information1 records1 or reports from publication on the reports online portal in accordance with section #ebdf4 #gbdf4 ,withholding of information 7a7 ,in general ,nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to-- 7#a7 require the disclosure of information1 records1 or reports that are exempt from public disclosure under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or that are required to be withheld under section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#b7 impose any affirmative duty on the ,director to review congressionally mandated reports submitted for publication to the reports online portal for the purpose of identifying and redacting such information or records4 7b7 ,withholding of information 7#a7 ,in general ,consistent with subsection 7a77#a71 the head of a ,federal agency may withhold from the ,director1 and from publication on the reports online portal1 any information1 records1 or reports that are exempt from public disclosure under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or that are required to be withheld under section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,national security ,nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to require the publication1 on the reports online portal or otherwise1 of any report containing information that is classified1 the public release of which could have a harmful effect on national security1 or that is otherwise prohibited4 7#c7 ,law enforcement sensitive ,nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to require the publication on the reports online portal or otherwise of any congressionally mandated report-- 7,a7 containing information that is law enforcement sensitive2 or 7,b7 that describe information security policies1 procedures1 or activities of the executive branch4 7c7 ,responsibility for withholding of information ,in publishing congressionally mandated reports to the reports online portal in accordance with this subtitle1 the head of each ,federal agency shall be responsible for withholding information pursuant to the requirements of this section4 #gbdg4 ,implementation 7a7 ,reports submitted to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,this subtitle shall apply with respect to any congressionally mandated report which-- 7,a7 is required by statute to be submitted to the ,house of ,representatives1 or the ,speaker thereof1 or the ,senate1 or the ,president or ,president ,pro ,tempore thereof1 at any time on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7,b7 is included by the ,clerk of the ,house of ,representatives or the ,secretary of the ,senate 7as the case may be7 on the list of reports received by the ,house of ,representatives or the ,senate 7as the case may be7 at any time on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,transition rule for previously submitted reports ,to the extent practicable1 the ,director shall ensure that any congressionally mandated report described in paragraph 7#a7 which was required to be submitted to ,congress by a statute enacted before the date of the enactment of this ,act is published on the reports online portal under this subtitle4 7b7 ,reports submitted to committees ,in the case of congressionally mandated reports which are required by statute to be submitted to a committee of ,congress or a subcommittee thereof1 this subtitle shall apply with respect to-- 7#a7 any such report which is first required to be submitted by a statute which is enacted on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 to the maximum extent practical1 any congressionally mandated report which was required to be submitted by a statute enacted before the date of enactment of this ,act unless-- 7,a7 the chair of the committee1 or subcommittee thereof1 to which the report was required to be submitted notifies the ,director in writing that the report is to be withheld from publication2 and 7,b7 the ,director publishes the notification on the reports online portal4 7c7 ,access for congressional leadership ,notwithstanding any provision of this subtitle or any other provision of law1 congressional leadership shall have access to any congressionally mandated report4 #gbdh4 ,determination of budgetary effects ,the budgetary effects of this subtitle1 for the purpose of complying with the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go-,act of #bjaj1 shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ,budgetary ,effects of ,,paygo ,legislation for this subtitle1 submitted for printing in the ,congressional ,record by the ,chairman of the ,senate ,budget ,committee1 provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage4 ,,lxxiii ,transportation and ,infrastructure ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,global ,catastrophic ,risk ,management ,act of #bjbb ,sec4 #gcja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #gcjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gcjc4 ,assessment of global catastrophic risk4 ,sec4 #gcjd4 ,report required4 ,sec4 #gcje4 ,enhanced catastrophic incident annex4 ,sec4 #gcjf4 ,validation of the strategy through an exercise4 ,sec4 #gcjg4 ,recommendations4 ,sec4 #gcjh4 ,reporting requirements4 ,sec4 #gcji4 ,rules of construction4 ,subtitle ,b--,technological ,hazards ,preparedness and ,training ,sec4 #gcaa4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #gcab4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gcac4 ,assistance and training for communities with technological hazards and related emerging threats4 ,sec4 #gcad4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #gcae4 ,savings provision4 ,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters ,sec4 #gcba4 ,crisis counseling assistance and training4 ,a ,global ,catastrophic ,risk ,management ,act of #bjbb #gcja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,global ,catastrophic ,risk ,management ,act of #bjbb4 #gcjb4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7#b7 ,basic need ,the term basic need-- 7,a7 means any good1 service1 or activity necessary to protect the health1 safety1 and general welfare of the civilian population of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 food2 7ii7 water2 7iii7 shelter2 7iv7 basic communication services2 7v7 basic sanitation and health services2 and 7vi7 public safety4 7#c7 ,catastrophic incident ,the term catastrophic incident-- 7,a7 means any natural or man-made disaster that results in extraordinary levels of casualties or damage1 mass evacuations1 or disruption severely affecting the population1 infrastructure1 environment1 economy1 national morale1 or government functions in an area2 and 7,b7 may include an incident-- 7i7 with a sustained national impact over a prolonged period of time2 7ii7 that may rapidly exceed resources available to ,state and local government and private sector authorities in the impacted area2 or 7iii7 that may significantly interrupt governmental operations and emergency services to such an extent that national security could be threatened4 7#d7 ,critical infrastructure ,the term critical infrastructure has the meaning given such term in section #ajaf7;e7 of the ,critical ,infrastructure ,protection ,act of #bjja 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaie;c7e774 7#e7 ,existential risk ,the term existential risk means the potential for an outcome that would result in human extinction4 7#f7 ,global catastrophic risk ,the term global catastrophic risk means the risk of events or incidents consequential enough to significantly harm or set back human civilization at the global scale4 7#g7 ,global catastrophic and existential threats ,the term global catastrophic and existential threats means threats that with varying likelihood may produce consequences severe enough to result in systemic failure or destruction of critical infrastructure or significant harm to human civilization4 ,examples of global catastrophic and existential threats include severe global pandemics1 nuclear war1 asteroid and comet impacts1 supervolcanoes1 sudden and severe changes to the climate1 and intentional or accidental threats arising from the use and development of emerging technologies4 7#h7 ,indian tribal government ,the term ,indian ,tribal government has the meaning given the term ,indian tribal government in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb74 7#i7 ,local government2 state ,the terms local government and ,state have the meanings given such terms in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb74 7#aj7 ,national exercise program ,the term national exercise program means activities carried out to test and evaluate the national preparedness goal and related plans and strategies as described in section #fdh7;b7 of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #gdh7;b774 7#aa7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 #gcjc4 ,assessment of global catastrophic risk 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary and the ,administrator shall coordinate an assessment of global catastrophic risk4 7b7 ,coordination ,when coordinating the assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary and the ,administrator shall coordinate with senior designees of-- 7#a7 the ,assistant to the ,president for ,national ,security ,affairs2 7#b7 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy2 7#c7 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,arms ,control and ,international ,security2 7#d7 the ,attorney ,general and the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation2 7#e7 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,under ,secretary of ,energy for ,nuclear ,security1 and the ,director of ,science2 7#f7 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,preparedness and ,response1 and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,global ,affairs2 7#g7 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,standards and ,technology2 7#h7 the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey2 7#i7 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and the ,assistant ,administrator for ,water2 7#aj7 the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration2 7#aa7 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7#ab7 the ,secretary of the ,treasury2 7#ac7 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,civil ,works1 and the ,chief of ,engineers and ,commanding ,general of the ,army ,corps of ,engineers2 7#ad7 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff2 7#ae7 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development2 7#af7 the ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7#ag7 other stakeholders the ,secretary and the ,administrator determine appropriate4 #gcjd4 ,report required 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #aj years thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,administrator1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing a detailed assessment1 based on the input and coordination required under section #gcjc1 of global catastrophic and existential risk4 7b7 ,matters covered ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 expert estimates of cumulative global catastrophic and existential risk in the next #cj years1 including separate estimates for the likelihood of occurrence and potential consequences2 7#b7 expert-informed analyses of the risk of the most concerning specific global catastrophic and existential threats1 including separate estimates1 where reasonably feasible and credible1 of each threat for its likelihood of occurrence and its potential consequences1 as well as associated uncertainties2 7#c7 a comprehensive list of potential catastrophic or existential threats1 including even those that may have very low likelihood2 7#d7 technical assessments and lay explanations of the analyzed global catastrophic and existential risks1 including their qualitative character and key factors affecting their likelihood of occurrence and potential consequences2 7#e7 an explanation of any factors that limit the ability of the ,secretary to assess the risk both cumulatively and for particular threats1 and how those limitations may be overcome through future research or with additional resources1 programs1 or authorities2 7#f7 a forecast of if and why global catastrophic and existential risk is likely to increase or decrease significantly in the next #aj years1 both qualitatively and quantitatively1 as well as a description of associated uncertainties2 7#g7 proposals for how the ,federal ,government may more adequately assess global catastrophic and existential risk on an ongoing basis in future years2 7#h7 recommendations for legislative actions1 as appropriate1 to support the evaluation and assessment of global catastrophic and existential risk2 and 7#i7 other matters deemed appropriate by the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,administrator1 and based on the input and coordination required under section #gcjc4 7c7 ,consultation requirement ,in producing the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 regularly consult with experts on severe global pandemics1 nuclear war1 asteroid and comet impacts1 supervolcanoes1 sudden and severe changes to the climate1 and intentional or accidental threats arising from the use and development of emerging technologies2 and 7#b7 share information gained through the consultation required under paragraph 7#a7 with relevant ,federal partners listed in section #gcjc7;b74 #gcje4 ,enhanced catastrophic incident annex 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,administrator and the ,federal partners listed in section #gcjc7;b71 shall supplement each ,federal ,interagency ,operational ,plan to include an annex containing a strategy to ensure the health1 safety1 and general welfare of the civilian population affected by catastrophic incidents by-- 7#a7 providing for the basic needs of the civilian population of the ,united ,states that is impacted by catastrophic incidents in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 coordinating response efforts with ,state1 local1 and ,indian ,tribal governments1 the private sector1 and nonprofit relief organizations2 7#c7 promoting personal and local readiness and non-reliance on government relief during periods of heightened tension or after catastrophic incidents2 and 7#d7 developing international partnerships with allied nations for the provision of relief services and goods4 7b7 ,elements of the strategy ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include a description of-- 7#a7 actions the ,federal ,government should take to ensure the basic needs of the civilian population of the ,united ,states in a catastrophic incident are met2 7#b7 how the ,federal ,government should coordinate with non-,federal entities to multiply resources and enhance relief capabilities1 including-- 7,a7 ,state and local governments2 7,b7 ,indian ,tribal governments2 7,c7 ,state disaster relief agencies2 7,d7 ,state and local disaster relief managers2 7,e7 ,state ,national ,guards2 7,f7 law enforcement and first response entities2 and 7,g7 nonprofit relief services2 7#c7 actions the ,federal ,government should take to enhance individual resiliency to the effects of a catastrophic incident1 which actions shall include-- 7,a7 readiness alerts to the public during periods of elevated threat2 7,b7 efforts to enhance domestic supply and availability of critical goods and basic necessities2 and 7,c7 information campaigns to ensure the public is aware of response plans and services that will be activated when necessary2 7#d7 efforts the ,federal ,government should undertake and agreements the ,federal ,government should seek with international allies to enhance the readiness of the ,united ,states to provide for the general welfare2 7#e7 how the strategy will be implemented should multiple levels of critical infrastructure be destroyed or taken offline entirely for an extended period of time2 and 7#f7 the authorities the ,federal ,government should implicate in responding to a catastrophic incident4 7c7 ,assumptions ,in designing the strategy under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,administrator and the ,federal partners listed in section #gcjc7;b71 shall account for certain factors to make the strategy operationally viable1 including the assumption that-- 7#a7 multiple levels of critical infrastructure have been taken offline or destroyed by catastrophic incidents or the effects of catastrophic incidents2 7#b7 impacted sectors may include-- 7,a7 the transportation sector2 7,b7 the communication sector2 7,c7 the energy sector2 7,d7 the healthcare and public health sector2 and 7,e7 the water and wastewater sector2 7#c7 ,state1 local1 ,indian ,tribal1 and territorial governments have been equally affected or made largely inoperable by catastrophic incidents or the effects of catastrophic incidents2 7#d7 the emergency has exceeded the response capabilities of ,state1 local1 and ,indian ,tribal governments under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 and other relevant disaster response laws2 and 7#e7 the ,united ,states military is sufficiently engaged in armed or cyber conflict with ,state or non-,state adversaries1 or is otherwise unable to augment domestic response capabilities in a significant manner due to a catastrophic incident4 #gcjf4 ,validation of the strategy through an exercise ,not later than #a year after the addition of the annex required under section #gcje1 the ,administrator shall lead an exercise as part of the national exercise program to test and enhance the operationalization of the strategy required under section #gcje4 #gcjg4 ,recommendations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,administrator and the ,federal partners listed in section #gcjc7;b7 of this title1 shall provide recommendations to ,congress for-- 7#a7 actions that should be taken to prepare the ,united ,states to implement the strategy required under section #gcje1 increase readiness1 and address preparedness gaps for responding to the impacts of catastrophic incidents on citizens of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 additional authorities that should be considered for ,federal agencies to more effectively implement the strategy required under section #gcje4 7b7 ,inclusion in reports ,the ,secretary may include the recommendations required under subsection 7a7 in a report submitted under section #gcjh4 #gcjh4 ,reporting requirements ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,administrator leads the exercise under section #gcjf1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,administrator1 shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 a description of the efforts of the ,secretary and the ,administrator to develop and update the strategy required under section #gcje2 and 7#b7 an after-action report following the conduct of the exercise described in section #gcjf4 #gcji4 ,rules of construction 7a7 ,administrator ,nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to supersede the civilian emergency management authority of the ,administrator under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 or the ,post ,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #gja et seq474 7b7 ,secretary ,nothing in this subtitle shall be construed as providing new authority to the ,secretary1 except to coordinate and facilitate the development of the assessments and reports required pursuant to this subtitle4 ,b ,technological ,hazards ,preparedness and ,training #gcaa4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,technological ,hazards ,preparedness and ,training ,act of #bjbb4 #gcab4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7#b7 ,indian tribal government ,the term ,indian ,tribal government has the meaning given the term ,indian tribal government in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb74 7#c7 ,local government2 state ,the terms local government and ,state have the meanings given such terms in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb74 7#d7 ,technological hazard and related emerging threat ,the term technological hazard and related emerging threat-- 7,a7 means a hazard that involves materials created by humans that pose a unique hazard to the general public and environment and which may result from-- 7i7 an accident2 7ii7 an emergency caused by another hazard2 or 7iii7 intentional use of the hazardous materials2 and 7,b7 includes a chemical1 radiological1 biological1 and nuclear hazard4 #gcac4 ,assistance and training for communities with technological hazards and related emerging threats 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall maintain the capacity to provide ,states1 local1 and ,indian ,tribal governments with technological hazards and related emerging threats technical assistance1 training1 and other preparedness programming to build community resilience to technological hazards and related emerging threats4 7b7 ,authorities ,the ,administrator shall carry out subsection 7a7 in accordance with-- 7#a7 the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq472 7#b7 section #abcf of the ,disaster ,recovery ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaif;g72 and 7#c7 the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bie2 #abj ,stat4 #acid74 7c7 ,assessment and notification ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 use any available and appropriate multi-hazard risk assessment and mapping tools and capabilities to identify the communities that have the highest risk of and vulnerability to a technological hazard in each ,state2 and 7#b7 ensure each ,state and ,indian ,tribal government is aware of-- 7,a7 the communities identified under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 the availability of programming under this section for-- 7i7 technological hazards and related emerging threats preparedness2 and 7ii7 building community capability4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report relating to-- 7#a7 actions taken to implement this section2 and 7#b7 technological hazards and related emerging threats preparedness programming provided under this section during the #a-year period preceding the date of submission of the report4 7e7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may seek continuing input relating to technological hazards and related emerging threats preparedness needs by consulting ,state1 ,tribal1 territorial1 and local emergency services organizations and private sector stakeholders4 7f7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,energy relating to technological hazard preparedness and training for a hazard that could result from activities or facilities authorized or licensed by the ,department of ,energy4 7g7 ,non-duplication of effort ,in carrying out activities under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall ensure that such activities do not unnecessarily duplicate efforts of other ,federal departments or agencies1 including programs within the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 #gcad4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbd4 #gcae4 ,savings provision ,nothing in this subtitle shall diminish or divert resources from-- 7#a7 the full completion of federally-led chemical surety material storage missions or chemical demilitarization missions that are underway as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7#b7 any transitional activities or other community assistance incidental to the completion of the missions described in paragraph 7#a74 ,c ,other ,matters #gcba4 ,crisis counseling assistance and training 7a7 ,federal emergency assistance ,section #ejb7;a77#f7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaib7;a77#f77 is amended by inserting and section #daf after section #djh4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall only apply to amounts appropriated on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,h ,water ,resources ,,lxxxi ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbb #hjja4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbb4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this title is as follows3 ,sec4 #hjja4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #hjjb4 ,secretary defined4 ,subtitle ,a--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #haja4 ,federal breakwaters and jetties4 ,sec4 #hajb4 ,emergency response to natural disasters4 ,sec4 #hajc4 ,shoreline and riverbank protection and restoration mission4 ,sec4 #hajd4 ,floodplain management services4 ,sec4 #haje4 ,public recreational amenities in ecosystem restoration projects4 ,sec4 #hajf4 ,scope of feasibility studies4 ,sec4 #hajg4 ,water supply conservation4 ,sec4 #hajh4 ,managed aquifer recharge study and working group4 ,sec4 #haji4 ,updates to certain water control manuals4 ,sec4 #haaj4 ,national coastal mapping study4 ,sec4 #haaa4 ,tribal partnership program4 ,sec4 #haab4 ,tribal ,liaison4 ,sec4 #haac4 ,tribal assistance4 ,sec4 #haad4 ,cost sharing provisions for the territories and ,indian ,tribes4 ,sec4 #haae4 ,tribal and ,economically ,disadvantaged ,communities ,advisory ,committee4 ,sec4 #haaf4 ,workforce planning4 ,sec4 #haag4 ,corps of ,engineers support for underserved communities2 outreach4 ,sec4 #haah4 ,pilot programs for certain communities4 ,sec4 #haai4 ,technical assistance4 ,sec4 #habj4 ,technical assistance for levee inspections4 ,sec4 #haba4 ,assessment of ,corps of ,engineers levees4 ,sec4 #habb4 ,national low-head dam inventory4 ,sec4 #habc4 ,expediting hydropower at ,corps of ,engineers facilities4 ,sec4 #habd4 ,reserve component training at water resources development projects4 ,sec4 #habe4 ,payment of pay and allowances of certain officers from appropriation for improvements4 ,sec4 #habf4 ,maintenance dredging permits4 ,sec4 #habg4 ,environmental dredging4 ,sec4 #habh4 ,assessment of regional confined aquatic disposal facilities4 ,sec4 #habi4 ,studies for periodic nourishment4 ,sec4 #hacj4 ,beneficial use of dredged material2 management plans4 ,sec4 #haca4 ,criteria for funding operation and maintenance of small1 remote1 and subsistence harbors4 ,sec4 #hacb4 ,additional projects for underserved community harbors4 ,sec4 #hacc4 ,inland waterways regional dredge pilot program4 ,sec4 #hacd4 ,,nepa reporting4 ,sec4 #hace4 ,funding to process permits4 ,sec4 #hacf4 ,lease durations4 ,sec4 #hacg4 ,reforestation4 ,sec4 #hach4 ,emergency streambank and shoreline protection4 ,sec4 #haci4 ,lease deviations4 ,sec4 #hadj4 ,policy and technical standards4 ,sec4 #hada4 ,corps records relating to harmful algal blooms in ,lake ,okeechobee1 ,florida4 ,sec4 #hadb4 ,forecasting models for the ,great ,lakes4 ,sec4 #hadc4 ,monitoring and assessment program for saline lakes in the ,great ,basin4 ,sec4 #hadd4 ,chattahoochee ,river program4 ,sec4 #hade4 ,lower ,mississippi ,river ,basin demonstration program4 ,sec4 #hadf4 ,washington ,aqueduct4 ,sec4 #hadg4 ,water infrastructure public-private partnership pilot program4 ,sec4 #hadh4 ,advance payment in lieu of reimbursement for certain ,federal costs4 ,sec4 #hadi4 ,use of other ,federal funds4 ,sec4 #haej4 ,non-,federal ,interest ,advisory ,committee4 ,sec4 #haea4 ,materials1 services1 and funds for repair1 restoration1 or rehabilitation of certain public recreation facilities4 ,sec4 #haeb4 ,rehabilitation of pump stations4 ,sec4 #haec4 ,report to ,congress on ,corps of ,engineers reservoirs4 ,sec4 #haed4 ,temporary relocation assistance pilot program4 ,sec4 #haee4 ,continuation of construction4 ,sec4 #haef4 ,federal interest determination4 ,sec4 #haeg4 ,inland waterway projects4 ,sec4 #haeh4 ,corps of ,engineers ,western ,water ,cooperative ,committee4 ,sec4 #haei4 ,support of ,army civil works missions4 ,sec4 #hafj4 ,civil works research and development4 ,sec4 #hafa4 ,sense of ,congress on operations and maintenance of recreation sites4 ,sec4 #hafb4 ,sense of ,congress relating to post-disaster repairs4 ,subtitle ,b--,studies and ,reports ,sec4 #hbja4 ,authorization of proposed feasibility studies4 ,sec4 #hbjb4 ,expedited completion4 ,sec4 #hbjc4 ,expedited modifications of existing feasibility studies4 ,sec4 #hbjd4 ,corps of ,engineers reservoir sedimentation assessment4 ,sec4 #hbje4 ,report and recommendations on dredge capacity4 ,sec4 #hbjf4 ,assessment of impacts from changing operation and maintenance responsibilities4 ,sec4 #hbjg4 ,maintenance dredging data4 ,sec4 #hbjh4 ,western infrastructure study4 ,sec4 #hbji4 ,recreation and economic development at ,corps facilities in ,appalachia4 ,sec4 #hbaj4 ,ouachita ,river watershed1 ,arkansas and ,louisiana4 ,sec4 #hbaa4 ,report on ,santa ,barbara streams1 ,lower ,mission ,creek1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hbab4 ,disposition study on ,salinas ,dam and ,reservoir1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hbac4 ,excess lands report for ,whittier ,narrows ,dam1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hbad4 ,comprehensive central and southern ,florida study4 ,sec4 #hbae4 ,northern estuaries ecosystem restoration1 ,florida4 ,sec4 #hbaf4 ,study on shellfish habitat and seagrass1 ,florida ,central ,gulf ,coast4 ,sec4 #hbag4 ,report on ,south ,florida ecosystem restoration plan implementation4 ,sec4 #hbah4 ,great ,lakes recreational boating4 ,sec4 #hbai4 ,hydraulic evaluation of ,upper ,mississippi ,river and ,illinois ,river4 ,sec4 #hbbj4 ,disposition study on hydropower in the ,willamette ,valley1 ,oregon4 ,sec4 #hbba4 ,houston ,ship ,channel ,expansion ,channel ,improvement ,project1 ,texas4 ,sec4 #hbbb4 ,sabine-,neches waterway navigation improvement project1 ,texas4 ,sec4 #hbbc4 ,norfolk ,harbor and ,channels1 ,virginia4 ,sec4 #hbbd4 ,coastal ,virginia1 ,virginia4 ,sec4 #hbbe4 ,west ,virginia hydropower4 ,sec4 #hbbf4 ,electronic preparation and submission of applications4 ,sec4 #hbbg4 ,investments for recreation areas4 ,sec4 #hbbh4 ,automated fee machines4 ,sec4 #hbbi4 ,review of recreational hazards4 ,sec4 #hbcj4 ,assessment of coastal flooding mitigation modeling and testing capacity4 ,sec4 #hbca4 ,report on socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns4 ,sec4 #hbcb4 ,report on solar energy opportunities4 ,sec4 #hbcc4 ,report to ,congress on economic valuation of preservation of open space1 recreational areas1 and habitat associated with project lands4 ,sec4 #hbcd4 ,report on corrosion prevention activities4 ,sec4 #hbce4 ,report to ,congress on easements related to water resources development projects4 ,sec4 #hbcf4 ,,gao studies4 ,sec4 #hbcg4 ,assessment of forest1 rangeland1 and watershed restoration services on lands owned by the ,corps of ,engineers4 ,subtitle ,c--,deauthorizations and ,modifications ,sec4 #hcja4 ,deauthorization of inactive projects4 ,sec4 #hcjb4 ,watershed and river basin assessments4 ,sec4 #hcjc4 ,forecast-informed reservoir operations4 ,sec4 #hcjd4 ,lakes program4 ,sec4 #hcje4 ,invasive species4 ,sec4 #hcjf4 ,maintenance of navigation channels4 ,sec4 #hcjg4 ,project reauthorizations4 ,sec4 #hcjh4 ,special rule for certain beach nourishment projects4 ,sec4 #hcji4 ,columbia ,river ,basin4 ,sec4 #hcaj4 ,evaluation of hydrologic changes in ,souris ,river ,basin4 ,sec4 #hcaa4 ,acequias irrigation systems4 ,sec4 #hcab4 ,port of ,nome1 ,alaska4 ,sec4 #hcac4 ,st4 ,george1 ,alaska4 ,sec4 #hcad4 ,unalaska 7,dutch ,harbor7 ,channels1 ,alaska4 ,sec4 #hcae4 ,storm damage prevention and reduction1 coastal erosion1 and ice and glacial damage1 ,alaska4 ,sec4 #hcaf4 ,st4 ,francis ,lake ,control ,structure4 ,sec4 #hcag4 ,south ,platte ,river and ,tributaries1 ,adams and ,denver ,counties1 ,colorado4 ,sec4 #hcah4 ,fruitvale ,avenue ,railroad ,bridge1 ,alameda1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hcai4 ,los ,angeles ,county1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hcbj4 ,deauthorization of designated portions of the ,los ,angeles ,county ,drainage ,area1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hcba4 ,murrieta ,creek1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hcbb4 ,sacramento ,river ,basin1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hcbc4 ,san ,diego ,river and ,mission ,bay1 ,san ,diego ,county1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hcbd4 ,additional assistance for ,eastern ,santa ,clara ,basin1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hcbe4 ,san ,francisco ,bay1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hcbf4 ,south ,san ,francisco ,bay ,shoreline1 ,california4 ,sec4 #hcbg4 ,delaware shore protection and restoration4 ,sec4 #hcbh4 ,st4 ,johns ,river ,basin1 ,central and ,southern ,florida4 ,sec4 #hcbi4 ,little ,pass1 ,clearwater ,bay1 ,florida4 ,sec4 #hccj4 ,comprehensive ,everglades ,restoration ,plan1 ,florida4 ,sec4 #hcca4 ,palm ,beach ,harbor1 ,florida4 ,sec4 #hccb4 ,port ,everglades1 ,florida4 ,sec4 #hccc4 ,south ,florida ,ecosystem ,restoration ,task ,force4 ,sec4 #hccd4 ,new ,savannah ,bluff ,lock and ,dam1 ,georgia and ,south ,carolina4 ,sec4 #hcce4 ,little ,wood ,river1 ,gooding1 ,idaho4 ,sec4 #hccf4 ,chicago shoreline protection4 ,sec4 #hccg4 ,great ,lakes and ,mississippi ,river ,interbasin project1 ,brandon ,road1 ,will ,county1 ,illinois4 ,sec4 #hcch4 ,southeast ,des ,moines1 ,southwest ,pleasant ,hill1 ,iowa4 ,sec4 #hcci4 ,city of ,el ,dorado1 ,kansas4 ,sec4 #hcdj4 ,algiers ,canal ,levees1 ,louisiana4 ,sec4 #hcda4 ,mississippi ,river ,gulf ,outlet1 ,louisiana4 ,sec4 #hcdb4 ,camp ,ellis1 ,saco1 ,maine4 ,sec4 #hcdc4 ,lower ,mississippi ,river comprehensive management study4 ,sec4 #hcdd4 ,upper ,mississippi ,river protection4 ,sec4 #hcde4 ,upper ,mississippi ,river restoration program4 ,sec4 #hcdf4 ,water level management on the ,upper ,mississippi ,river and ,illinois ,waterway4 ,sec4 #hcdg4 ,mississippi ,delta ,headwaters1 ,mississippi4 ,sec4 #hcdh4 ,sense of ,congress relating to ,okatibbee ,lake1 ,mississippi4 ,sec4 #hcdi4 ,argentine1 ,east ,bottoms1 ,fairfax-,jersey ,creek1 and ,north ,kansas ,levees units1 ,missouri ,river and tributaries at ,kansas ,cities1 ,missouri and ,kansas4 ,sec4 #hcej4 ,lower ,missouri ,river streambank erosion control evaluation and demonstration projects4 ,sec4 #hcea4 ,missouri ,river interception-rearing complexes4 ,sec4 #hceb4 ,missouri ,river mitigation project1 ,missouri1 ,kansas1 ,iowa1 and ,nebraska4 ,sec4 #hcec4 ,northern ,missouri4 ,sec4 #hced4 ,israel ,river1 ,lancaster1 ,new ,hampshire4 ,sec4 #hcee4 ,middle ,rio ,grande flood protection1 ,bernalillo to ,belen1 ,new ,mexico4 ,sec4 #hcef4 ,ecosystem restoration1 ,hudson-,raritan ,estuary1 ,new ,york and ,new ,jersey4 ,sec4 #hceg4 ,arkansas ,river corridor1 ,oklahoma4 ,sec4 #hceh4 ,copan ,lake1 ,oklahoma4 ,sec4 #hcei4 ,southwestern ,oregon4 ,sec4 #hcfj4 ,yaquina ,river1 ,oregon4 ,sec4 #hcfa4 ,lower ,blackstone ,river1 ,rhode ,island4 ,sec4 #hcfb4 ,charleston ,harbor1 ,south ,carolina4 ,sec4 #hcfc4 ,colleton ,county1 ,south ,carolina4 ,sec4 #hcfd4 ,ensley levee1 ,tennessee4 ,sec4 #hcfe4 ,wolf ,river ,harbor1 ,tennessee4 ,sec4 #hcff4 ,addicks and ,barker ,reservoirs1 ,texas4 ,sec4 #hcfg4 ,north ,padre ,island1 ,corpus ,christi ,bay1 ,texas4 ,sec4 #hcfh4 ,nueces ,county1 ,texas4 ,sec4 #hcfi4 ,lake ,champlain ,canal1 ,vermont and ,new ,york4 ,sec4 #hcgj4 ,rehabilitation of ,corps of ,engineers constructed dams4 ,sec4 #hcga4 ,puget ,sound nearshore ecosystem restoration1 ,washington4 ,sec4 #hcgb4 ,lower ,mud ,river1 ,milton1 ,west ,virginia4 ,sec4 #hcgc4 ,northern ,west ,virginia4 ,sec4 #hcgd4 ,southern ,west ,virginia4 ,sec4 #hcge4 ,environmental infrastructure4 ,sec4 #hcgf4 ,additional assistance for critical projects4 ,sec4 #hcgg4 ,conveyances4 ,sec4 #hcgh4 ,land transfer and trust land for ,choctaw ,nation of ,oklahoma4 ,sec4 #hcgi4 ,john ,p4 ,murtha ,locks and ,dam4 ,sec4 #hchj4 ,treatment of certain benefits and costs4 ,sec4 #hcha4 ,debris removal4 ,sec4 #hchb4 ,general reauthorizations4 ,sec4 #hchc4 ,transfer of excess credit4 ,sec4 #hchd4 ,treatment of credit between projects4 ,sec4 #hche4 ,non-,federal payment flexibility4 ,sec4 #hchf4 ,coastal community flood control and other purposes4 ,sec4 #hchg4 ,national levee safety program4 ,sec4 #hchh4 ,surplus water contracts and water storage agreements4 ,sec4 #hchi4 ,water supply storage repair1 rehabilitation1 and replacement costs4 ,sec4 #hcij4 ,abandoned and inactive noncoal mine restoration4 ,sec4 #hcia4 ,asian carp prevention and control pilot program4 ,sec4 #hcib4 ,enhanced development program4 ,sec4 #hcic4 ,recreational opportunities at certain projects4 ,sec4 #hcid4 ,federal assistance4 ,sec4 #hcie4 ,mississippi ,river mat sinking unit4 ,sec4 #hcif4 ,sense of ,congress on lease agreement4 ,sec4 #hcig4 ,expedited completion of projects and studies4 ,subtitle ,d--,water ,resources ,infrastructure ,sec4 #hdja4 ,project authorizations4 ,sec4 #hdjb4 ,special rules4 ,sec4 #hdjc4 ,facility investment4 #hjjb4 ,secretary defined ,in this title1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,army4 ,a ,general ,provisions #haja4 ,federal breakwaters and jetties 7a7 ,in general ,in carrying out repair or maintenance activity of a ,federal jetty or breakwater associated with an authorized navigation project1 the ,secretary shall1 notwithstanding the authorized dimensions of the jetty or breakwater1 ensure that such repair or maintenance activity is sufficient to meet the authorized purpose of such project1 including ensuring that any harbor or inland harbor associated with the project is protected from projected changes in wave action or height 7including changes that result from relative sea level change over the useful life of the project74 7b7 ,classification of activity ,the ,secretary may not classify any repair or maintenance activity of a ,federal jetty or breakwater carried out under subsection 7a7 as major rehabilitation of such jetty or breakwater-- 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 projected changes in wave action or height1 including changes that result from relative sea level change1 will diminish the functionality of the jetty or breakwater to meet the authorized purpose of the project2 and 7,b7 such repair or maintenance activity is necessary to restore such functionality2 or 7#b7 if-- 7,a7 the ,secretary has not carried out regular and routine ,federal maintenance activity at the jetty or breakwater2 and 7,b7 the structural integrity of the jetty or breakwater is degraded as a result of a lack of such regular and routine ,federal maintenance activity4 #hajb4 ,emergency response to natural disasters 7a7 ,in general ,section #e7;a77#a7 of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan7a77#a77 is amended by striking in the repair and restoration of any federally authorized hurricane or shore protective structure and all that follows through non-,federal sponsor4 and inserting in the repair and restoration of any federally authorized hurricane or shore protective structure or project damaged or destroyed by wind1 wave1 or water action of other than an ordinary nature to the pre-storm level of protection1 to the design level of protection1 or1 notwithstanding the authorized dimensions of the structure or project1 to a level sufficient to meet the authorized purpose of such structure or project1 whichever provides greater protection1 when1 in the discretion of the ,chief of ,engineers1 such repair and restoration is warranted for the adequate functioning of the structure or project for hurricane or shore protection1 including to ensure the structure or project is functioning adequately to protect against projected changes in wave action or height or storm surge 7including changes that result from relative sea level change over the useful life of the structure or project71 subject to the condition that the ,chief of ,engineers may1 if requested by the non-,federal sponsor1 include modifications to the structure or project 7including the addition of new project features7 to address major deficiencies1 increase resilience1 increase benefits from the reduction of damages from inundation1 wave action1 or erosion1 or implement nonstructural alternatives to the repair or restoration of the structure44 7b7 ,great ,lakes ,advance ,measures ,assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall not deny a request from the ,governor of a ,great ,lakes ,state to provide advance measures assistance pursuant to section #e7;a7 of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan7a77 to reduce the risk of damage from rising water levels in the ,great ,lakes solely on the basis that the damage is caused by erosion4 7#b7 ,federal share ,assistance provided by the ,secretary pursuant to a request described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be at ,federal expense if the assistance is for the construction of advance measures to a temporary construction standard4 7#c7 ,great ,lakes ,state defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,great ,lakes ,state means the ,state of ,illinois1 ,indiana1 ,michigan1 ,minnesota1 ,new ,york1 ,ohio1 ,pennsylvania1 or ,wisconsin4 #hajc4 ,shoreline and riverbank protection and restoration mission 7a7 ,in general ,section #bab of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bccb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,flood mitigation and riverine restoration program and inserting ,shoreline and riverine protection and restoration2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may carry out studies and projects to-- 7#a7 reduce flood and hurricane and storm damage hazards2 or 7#b7 restore the natural functions and values of rivers and shorelines throughout the ,united ,states4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,authority 7,a7 ,studies ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may carry out studies to identify appropriate measures for-- 7i7 the reduction of flood and hurricane and storm damage hazards1 including measures for erosion mitigation and bank stabilization2 or 7ii7 the conservation and restoration of the natural functions and values of rivers and shorelines4 7,b7 ,projects ,subject to subsection 7f77#b71 in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may design and implement projects described in subsection 7a74 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking flood damages and inserting flood and hurricane and storm damages1 including the use of natural features or nature-based features2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by inserting and hurricane and storm after flood2 7ii7 by inserting 1 shoreline1 after riverine2 and 7iii7 by inserting and coastal barriers after floodplains2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 except that the first #bjj1jjj of the costs of a study conducted under this section shall be at ,federal expense before the period2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking flood control2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,design and construction of a project under this section that includes a nonstructural measure1 a natural feature or nature-based feature1 or an environmental restoration measure1 shall be subject to cost sharing in accordance with section #ajc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac71 except that the non-,federal share of the cost to design and construct such a project benefitting an economically disadvantaged community 7including economically disadvantaged communities located in urban and rural areas7 shall be #aj percent4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting or hurricane and storm damage reduction after flood control2 7ii7 by inserting or hurricane and storm damage reduction after flood control 2 and 7iii7 by striking section #ajc7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac7;a77 and inserting section #ajc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac71 except that the non-,federal share of the cost to design and construct such a project benefitting an economically disadvantaged community 7including economically disadvantaged communities located in urban and rural areas7 shall be #aj percent2 7#e7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,project justification ,notwithstanding any requirement for economic justification established under section #bji of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb-b71 the ,secretary may implement a project under this section if the ,secretary determines that the project-- 7#a7 will significantly reduce potential flood1 hurricane and storm1 or erosion damages2 7#b7 will improve the quality of the environment2 and 7#c7 is justified considering all costs and beneficial outputs of the project4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,priority areas and inserting ,areas for examination2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#cc7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,,gg71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins appropriately2 7,c7 by striking ,in carrying out and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,priority projects ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall prioritize projects for the following locations3 7,a7 ,delaware beaches and watersheds1 ,delaware4 7,b7 ,louisiana ,coastal ,area1 ,louisiana4 7,c7 ,great ,lakes ,shores and ,watersheds4 7,d7 ,oregon ,coastal ,area and ,willamette ,river basin1 ,oregon4 7,e7 ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin4 7,f7 ,ohio ,river ,tributaries and their watersheds1 ,west ,virginia4 7,g7 ,chesapeake ,bay watershed and ,maryland beaches1 ,maryland4 7,h7 ,city of ,southport1 ,north ,carolina4 7,i7 ,maumee ,river1 ,ohio4 7,j7 ,los ,angeles and ,san ,gabriel ,rivers1 ,california4 7,k7 ,kentucky ,river and its tributaries and watersheds4 2 7#g7 by striking subsections 7f71 7g71 and 7i72 7#h7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7f72 7#i7 in subsection 7f7 7as so redesignated71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,projects requiring specific authorization ,if the ,federal share of the cost to design and construct a project under this section exceeds #ae1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary may only carry out the project if ,congress enacts a law authorizing the ,secretary to carry out the project4 2 and 7#aj7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,economically disadvantaged community ,the term economically disadvantaged community has the meaning given the term as defined by the ,secretary under section #afj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note74 7#b7 ,natural feature2 nature-based feature ,the terms natural feature and nature-based feature have the meanings given those terms in section #aahd7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhi;a7a774 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents contained in section #a7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #bfi7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bab and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #bab4 ,shoreline and riverine protection and restoration4 4 #hajd4 ,floodplain management services ,section #bjf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aifj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gji;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,sec4 #bjf4 7a7 ,in recognition and inserting the following3 #bjf4 ,information on floods and flood damage 7a7 ,compilation and dissemination 7#a7 ,in general ,in recognition 2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,surveys and guides and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,surveys and guides ,surveys and guides 2 7,b7 in the first sentence1 by inserting identification of areas subject to floods due to accumulated snags and other debris1 after inundation by floods of various magnitudes and frequencies12 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,identification of assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,to the maximum extent practicable1 in providing assistance under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall identify and communicate to ,states and non-,federal interests specific opportunities to partner with the ,corps of ,engineers to address flood hazards4 7,b7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall coordinate activities under this paragraph with activities described in section #bb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#af74 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,institutions of higher education ,notwithstanding section #dada of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may work with an institution of higher education1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 4 #haje4 ,public recreational amenities in ecosystem restoration projects ,at the request of a non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary is authorized to study the incorporation of public recreational amenities1 including facilities for hiking1 biking1 walking1 and waterborne recreation1 into a project for ecosystem restoration1 including a project carried out under section #bjf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bccj71 if the incorporation of such amenities would be consistent with the ecosystem restoration purposes of the project4 #hajf4 ,scope of feasibility studies 7a7 ,flood risk management or hurricane and storm damage risk reduction ,in carrying out a feasibility study for a project for flood risk management or hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 the ,secretary1 at the request of the non-,federal interest for the study1 shall formulate alternatives to maximize the net benefits from the reduction of the comprehensive flood risk within the geographic scope of the study from the isolated and compound effects of-- 7#a7 a riverine discharge of any magnitude or frequency2 7#b7 inundation1 wave attack1 and erosion coinciding with a hurricane or coastal storm2 7#c7 flooding associated with tidally influenced portions of rivers1 bays1 and estuaries that are hydrologically connected to the coastal water body2 7#d7 a rainfall event of any magnitude or frequency2 7#e7 a tide of any magnitude or frequency2 7#f7 seasonal variation in water levels2 7#g7 groundwater emergence2 7#h7 sea level rise2 7#i7 subsidence2 or 7#aj7 any other driver of flood risk affecting the area within the geographic scope of the study4 7b7 ,water supply1 water conservation1 and drought risk reduction ,in carrying out a feasibility study for any purpose1 the ,secretary1 at the request of the non-,federal interest for the study1 shall formulate alternatives-- 7#a7 to maximize combined net benefits for the primary purpose of the study and for the purposes of water supply or water conservation 7including the use of water supply conservation measures described in section #aaaf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #afci772 or 7#b7 to include #a or more measures for the purposes of water supply or water conservation if the ,secretary determines that such measures may reduce potential adverse impacts of extreme weather events1 including drought1 on water resources within the geographic scope of the study4 7c7 ,cost sharing ,all costs to carry out a feasibility study in accordance with this section shall be shared in accordance with the cost share requirements otherwise applicable to the study4 #hajg4 ,water supply conservation ,section #aaaf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #afci7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking during the #a-year period ending on the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting for any portion of any #b consecutive or nonconsecutive years during the #aj-year period preceding a request from a non-,federal interest for assistance under this section2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#d71 by inserting 1 including measures utilizing a natural feature or nature-based feature 7as those terms are defined in section #aahd7;a77 to reduce drought risk after water supply4 #hajh4 ,managed aquifer recharge study and working group 7a7 ,assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with applicable non-,federal interests1 conduct a national assessment of carrying out managed aquifer recharge projects to address drought1 water resiliency1 and aquifer depletion at authorized water resources development projects4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 assess and identify opportunities to support non-,federal interests1 including ,tribal communities1 in carrying out managed aquifer recharge projects2 and 7,b7 assess preliminarily local hydrogeologic conditions relevant to carrying out managed aquifer recharge projects4 7#c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall coordinate1 as appropriate1 with the heads of other ,federal agencies1 ,states1 regional governmental agencies1 units of local government1 experts in managed aquifer recharge1 and ,tribes4 7b7 ,feasibility studies 7#a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out feasibility studies1 at the request of a non-,federal interest1 of managed aquifer recharge projects in areas that are experiencing1 or have recently experienced1 prolonged drought conditions1 aquifer depletion1 or water supply scarcity4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may carry out not more than #aj feasibility studies under this subsection4 7#c7 ,use of information ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 use information gathered from the assessment conducted under subsection 7a7 in identifying and selecting feasibility studies to carry out under this subsection4 7#d7 ,cost share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a feasibility study carried out under this subsection shall be #ij percent4 7c7 ,working group 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a managed aquifer recharge working group made up of subject matter experts within the ,corps of ,engineers and relevant non-,federal stakeholders4 7#b7 ,composition ,in establishing the working group under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that members of the working group have expertise working with-- 7,a7 projects providing water supply storage to meet regional water supply demand1 particularly in regions experiencing drought2 7,b7 the protection of groundwater supply1 including promoting infiltration and increased recharge in groundwater basins1 and groundwater quality2 7,c7 aquifer storage1 recharge1 and recovery wells2 7,d7 dams that provide recharge enhancement benefits2 7,e7 groundwater hydrology2 7,f7 conjunctive use water systems2 and 7,g7 agricultural water resources1 including the use of aquifers for irrigation purposes4 7#c7 ,duties ,the working group established under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 advise the ,secretary regarding the development and execution of the assessment under subsection 7a7 and any feasibility studies under subsection 7b72 7,b7 assist ,corps of ,engineers offices at the headquarter1 division1 and district levels with raising awareness of non-,federal interests of the potential benefits of carrying out managed aquifer recharge projects2 and 7,c7 assist with the development of the report required to be submitted under subsection 7d74 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall 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 on managed aquifer recharge that includes-- 7#a7 the results of the assessment conducted under subsection 7a7 and any feasibility studies carried out under subsection 7b71 including data collected under such assessment and studies and any recommendations on managed aquifer recharge opportunities for non-,federal interests1 ,states1 local governments1 and ,tribes2 7#b7 a status update on the implementation of the recommendations included in the report of the ,u4,s4 ,army ,corps of ,engineers ,institute for ,water ,resources entitled ,managed ,aquifer ,recharge and the ,u4,s4 ,army ,corps of ,engineers3 ,water ,security through ,resilience1 published in ,april #bjbj 7#bjbj-,,wp-#ja72 and 7#c7 an evaluation of the benefits of creating a new or modifying an existing planning center of expertise for managed aquifer recharge1 and identify potential locations for such a center of expertise1 if feasible4 7e7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section affects the non-,federal share of the cost of construction of a managed aquifer recharge project under section #ajc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac7 or any other provision of law4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,managed aquifer recharge ,the term managed aquifer recharge means the intentional banking and treatment of water in aquifers for storage and future use4 7#b7 ,managed aquifer recharge project ,the term managed aquifer recharge project means a project to incorporate managed aquifer recharge features into a water resources development project4 #haji4 ,updates to certain water control manuals ,on request of the ,governor of a ,state for which the ,governor declared a statewide drought disaster in #bjba1 the ,secretary is authorized to update water control manuals for water resources development projects under the authority of the ,secretary in the ,state1 with priority given to those projects that include water supply or water conservation as an authorized purpose4 #haaj4 ,national coastal mapping study 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,engineer ,research and ,development ,center1 is authorized to carry out a study of coastal geographic land changes1 with recurring national coastal mapping technology1 along the coastal zone of the ,united ,states to support ,corps of ,engineers missions4 7b7 ,study ,in carrying out the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall identify-- 7#a7 new or advanced geospatial information and remote sensing tools for coastal mapping2 7#b7 best practices for coastal change mapping2 and 7#c7 how to most effectively-- 7,a7 collect and analyze such advanced geospatial information2 7,b7 disseminate such geospatial information to relevant offices of the ,corps of ,engineers1 other ,federal agencies1 ,states1 ,tribes1 and local governments2 and 7,c7 make such geospatial information available to other stakeholders4 7c7 ,demonstration project 7#a7 ,project area ,in carrying out the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall carry out a demonstration project in the coastal region covering the ,north ,carolina coastal waters1 connected bays1 estuaries1 rivers1 streams1 and creeks1 to their tidally influenced extent inland4 7#b7 ,scope ,in carrying out the demonstration project1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 identify and study potential hazards1 such as debris1 sedimentation1 dredging effects1 and flood areas2 7,b7 identify best practices described in subsection 7b77#b71 including best practices relating to geographical coverage and frequency of mapping2 7,c7 evaluate and demonstrate relevant mapping technologies to identify which are the most effective for regional mapping of the transitional areas between the open coast and inland waters2 and 7,d7 demonstrate remote sensing tools for coastal mapping4 7d7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall coordinate with other ,federal and ,state agencies that are responsible for authoritative data and academic institutions and other entities with relevant expertise4 7e7 ,panel 7#a7 ,establishment ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall establish a panel of senior leaders from the ,corps of ,engineers and other ,federal agencies that are stakeholders in the coastal mapping program carried out through the ,engineer ,research and ,development ,center4 7#b7 ,duties ,the panel established under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 coordinate the collection of data under the study carried out under this section2 7,b7 coordinate the use of geospatial information and remote sensing tools1 and the application of the best practices identified under the study1 by ,federal agencies2 and 7,c7 identify technical topics and challenges that require multiagency collaborative research and development4 7f7 ,use of existing information ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall consider any relevant information developed under section #eaf7;g7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf;b7g774 7g7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall 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 describes-- 7#a7 the results of the study carried out under this section2 and 7#b7 any geographical areas recommended for additional study4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #haaa4 ,tribal partnership program ,section #bjc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b7 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd72 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting hurricane and storm after flood2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting including erosion control1 after reduction12 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 technical assistance to an ,indian tribe1 including-- 7i7 assistance for planning to ameliorate flood hazards1 to avoid repetitive flood impacts1 to anticipate1 prepare1 and adapt to changing hydrological and climatic conditions and extreme weather events1 and to withstand1 respond to1 and recover rapidly from disruption due to flood hazards2 and 7ii7 the provision of1 and integration into planning of1 hydrologic1 economic1 and environmental data and analyses2 and 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,initial costs ,the first #bjj1jjj of the costs of a study under this section shall be at ,federal expense4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #ah1ejj1jjj and inserting #bf1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #ah1ejj1jjj and inserting #bf1jjj1jjj2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,project justification ,notwithstanding any requirement for economic justification established under section #bji of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb-b71 the ,secretary may implement a project 7other than a project for ecosystem restoration7 under this section if the ,secretary determines that the project will-- 7,a7 significantly reduce potential flood or hurricane and storm damage hazards 7which may be limited to hazards that may be addressed by measures for erosion mitigation or bank stabilization72 7,b7 improve the quality of the environment2 7,c7 reduce risks to life safety associated with the hazards described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,d7 improve the long-term viability of the community4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b7-- 7i7 by striking non-,federal and inserting ,federal2 and 7ii7 by striking #ej percent and inserting #ajj percent2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,technical assistance ,the ,federal share of the cost of activities described in subsection 7b77#b77;,c7 shall be #ajj percent4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjcc4 #haab4 ,tribal ,liaison 7a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,district ,commander for each ,corps of ,engineers district that contains a ,tribal community shall have on staff a ,tribal ,liaison4 7b7 ,duties ,each ,tribal ,liaison shall make recommendations to the applicable ,district ,commander regarding1 and be responsible for-- 7#a7 removing barriers to access to1 and participation in1 ,corps of ,engineers programs for ,tribal communities1 including by improving implementation of section #ajc7m7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac7m772 7#b7 improving outreach to1 and engagement with1 ,tribal communities about relevant ,corps of ,engineers programs and services2 7#c7 identifying and engaging with ,tribal communities suffering from water resources challenges2 7#d7 improving1 expanding1 and facilitating government-to-government consultation between ,tribal communities and the ,corps of ,engineers2 7#e7 coordinating and implementing all relevant ,tribal consultation policies and associated guidelines1 including the requirements of section #aab of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcef72 7#f7 training and tools to facilitate the ability of ,corps of ,engineers staff to effectively engage with ,tribal communities in a culturally competent manner1 especially in regards to lands of ancestral1 historic1 or cultural significance to a ,tribal community1 including burial sites2 and 7#g7 such other issues identified by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,uniformity ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall finalize guidelines for-- 7#a7 a position description for ,tribal ,liaisons2 and 7#b7 required qualifications for ,tribal ,liaisons1 including experience and expertise relating to ,tribal communities and water resource issues4 7d7 ,funding ,funding for the position of ,tribal ,liaison shall be allocated from the budget line item provided for the expenses necessary for the supervision and general administration of the civil works program1 and filling the position shall not be dependent on any increase in this budget line item4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,tribal community ,the term ,tribal community means a community of people who are recognized and defined under ,federal law as indigenous people of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,tribal ,liaison ,the term ,tribal ,liaison means a permanent employee of a ,corps of ,engineers district whose primary responsibilities are to-- 7,a7 serve as a direct line of communication between the ,district ,commander and the ,tribal communities within the boundaries of the ,corps of ,engineers district2 and 7,b7 ensure consistency in government-to-government relations4 #haac4 ,tribal assistance 7a7 ,clarification of existing authority 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the heads of relevant ,federal agencies1 the ,confederated ,tribes of the ,warm ,springs ,reservation of ,oregon1 the ,confederated ,tribes and ,bands of the ,yakama ,nation1 the ,nez ,perce ,tribe1 and the ,confederated ,tribes of the ,umatilla ,indian ,reservation1 shall revise and carry out the village development plan for ,the ,dalles ,dam1 ,columbia ,river1 ,washington and ,oregon1 as authorized by section #bjd of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aiej 7chapter #ahh1 #fd ,stat4 #agi71 to comprehensively address adverse impacts to ,indian villages1 housing sites1 and related structures as a result of the construction of ,the ,dalles ,dam1 ,bonneville ,dam1 ,mc,nary ,dam1 and ,john ,day ,dam1 ,washington and ,oregon4 7#b7 ,examination ,before carrying out the requirements of paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall conduct an examination and assessment of the extent to which ,indian villages1 housing sites1 and related structures were displaced or destroyed by the construction of the following projects3 7,a7 ,bonneville ,dam1 ,columbia ,river1 ,oregon1 as authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,august #cj1 #aice 7chapter #hca1 #di ,stat4 #ajch7 and the first section and section #b7;a7 of the ,act of ,august #bj1 #aicg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hcb1 #hcb;a7a774 7,b7 ,mc,nary ,dam1 ,columbia ,river1 ,washington and ,oregon1 as authorized by section #b of the ,act of ,march #b1 #aide 7chapter #ai1 #ei ,stat4 #bb74 7,c7 ,john ,day ,dam1 ,columbia ,river1 ,washington and ,oregon1 as authorized by section #bjd of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aiej 7chapter #ahh1 #fd ,stat4 #agi74 7#c7 ,requirements ,the village development plan under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 an evaluation of sites on both sides of the ,columbia ,river2 7,b7 an assessment of suitable ,federal land and land owned by the ,states of ,washington and ,oregon2 and 7,c7 an estimated cost and tentative schedule for the construction of each housing development4 7#d7 ,location of assistance ,the ,secretary may provide housing and related assistance under this subsection at #a or more village sites in the ,states of ,washington and ,oregon4 7b7 ,provision of assistance on ,federal land ,the ,secretary may construct housing or provide related assistance on land owned by the ,united ,states in carrying out the village development plan under subsection 7a77#a74 7c7 ,acquisition and disposal of land 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7d71 the ,secretary may acquire land or interests in land for the purpose of providing housing and related assistance in carrying out the village development plan under subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,advance acquisition ,acquisition of land or interests in land under paragraph 7#a7 may be carried out in advance of completion of all required documentation and receipt of all required clearances for the construction of housing or related improvements on the land4 7#c7 ,disposal of unsuitable land ,if the ,secretary determines that any land or interest in land acquired by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#b7 is unsuitable for that housing or for those related improvements1 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 dispose of the land or interest in land by sale2 and 7,b7 credit the proceeds to the appropriation1 fund1 or account used to purchase the land or interest in land4 7d7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall only acquire land from willing landowners in carrying out this section4 7e7 ,cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with a ,tribe described in subsection 7a77#a71 or with a ,tribal organization of such a ,tribe1 to provide funds to the ,tribe to construct housing or provide related assistance in carrying out the village development plan under such subsection4 7f7 ,conveyance authorized ,upon completion of construction at a village site under this section1 the ,secretary may1 without consideration1 convey the village site and the improvements located thereon to a ,tribe described in subsection 7a77#a71 or to a ,tribal organization of such a ,tribe4 7g7 ,conforming amendment ,section #aagh7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #afge2 #acb ,stat4 #cgha7 is repealed4 #haad4 ,cost sharing provisions for the territories and ,indian ,tribes ,section #aaef of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcaj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 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 and 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 for any organization that-- 7,a7 is composed primarily of people who are-- 7i7 recognized and defined under ,federal law as indigenous people of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 from a specific community2 and 7,b7 assists in the social1 cultural1 and educational development of such people in that community4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,inclusion ,for purposes of this section1 the term study includes a watershed assessment4 7d7 ,application ,the ,secretary shall apply the waiver amount described in subsection 7a7 to reduce only the non-,federal share of study and project costs4 4 #haae4 ,tribal and ,economically ,disadvantaged ,communities ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a committee1 to be known as the ,tribal and ,economically ,disadvantaged ,communities ,advisory ,committee1 to develop and make recommendations to the ,secretary and the ,chief of ,engineers on activities and actions that should be undertaken by the ,corps of ,engineers to ensure more effective delivery of water resources development projects1 programs1 and other assistance to ,indian ,tribes and economically disadvantaged communities1 including economically disadvantaged communities located in urban and rural areas4 7b7 ,membership ,the ,committee shall be composed of members1 appointed by the ,secretary1 who have the requisite experiential or technical knowledge needed to address issues related to the water resources needs and challenges of economically disadvantaged communities and ,indian ,tribes1 including-- 7#a7 #e individuals representing organizations with expertise in environmental policy1 rural water resources1 economically disadvantaged communities1 ,tribal rights1 or civil rights2 and 7#b7 #e individuals1 each representing a non-,federal interest for a ,corps of ,engineers project4 7c7 ,duties 7#a7 ,recommendations ,the ,committee shall provide advice and make recommendations to the ,secretary and the ,chief of ,engineers to assist the ,corps of ,engineers in-- 7,a7 efficiently and effectively delivering solutions to the needs and challenges of water resources development projects for economically disadvantaged communities and ,indian ,tribes2 7,b7 integrating consideration of economically disadvantaged communities and ,indian ,tribes1 where applicable1 in the development of water resources development projects and programs of the ,corps of ,engineers2 and 7,c7 improving the capability and capacity of the workforce of the ,corps of ,engineers to assist economically disadvantaged communities and ,indian ,tribes4 7#b7 ,meetings ,the ,committee shall meet as appropriate to develop and make recommendations under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,report ,recommendations made under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 included in a report submitted to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 made publicly available1 including on a publicly available website4 7d7 ,independent judgment ,any recommendation made by the ,committee to the ,secretary and the ,chief of ,engineers under subsection 7c77#a7 shall reflect the independent judgment of the ,committee4 7e7 ,administration 7#a7 ,compensation ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 the members of the ,committee shall serve without compensation4 7#b7 ,travel expenses ,the members of the ,committee 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#c7 ,treatment ,the members of the ,committee shall not be considered to be ,federal employees1 and the meetings and reports of the ,committee shall not be considered a major ,federal action under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,committee ,the term ,committee means the ,tribal and ,economically ,disadvantaged ,communities ,advisory ,committee established under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,economically disadvantaged community ,the term economically disadvantaged community has the meaning given the term as defined by the ,secretary under section #afj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note74 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 #haaf4 ,workforce planning 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out activities1 at ,federal expense-- 7#a7 to foster1 enhance1 and support science1 technology1 engineering1 and math education and awareness2 and 7#b7 to recruit individuals for careers at the ,corps of ,engineers4 7b7 ,partnering entities ,in carrying out activities under this section1 the ,secretary may enter into partnerships with-- 7#a7 public elementary and secondary schools1 including charter schools2 7#b7 community colleges2 7#c7 technical schools2 and 7#d7 colleges and universities1 including historically ,black colleges and universities4 7c7 ,prioritization ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 prioritize the recruitment of individuals under this section that are from economically disadvantaged communities 7as defined by the ,secretary under section #afj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note771 including economically disadvantaged communities located in urban and rural areas4 7d7 ,definition of historically ,black college or university ,in this section1 the term historically ,black college or university has the meaning given the term part ,b institution in section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa74 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg4 #haag4 ,corps of ,engineers support for underserved communities2 outreach 7a7 ,in general ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states for the ,corps of ,engineers to strive to understand and accommodate and1 in coordination with non-,federal interests1 seek to address the water resources development needs of all communities in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,outreach and access 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 at ,federal expense1 develop1 support1 and implement public awareness1 education1 and regular outreach and engagement efforts for potential non-,federal interests with respect to the water resources development authorities of the ,secretary1 with particular emphasis on-- 7,a7 technical service programs1 including the authorities under-- 7i7 section #bjf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aifj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gji;a72 7ii7 section #bb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#af72 and 7iii7 section #bjc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfi72 and 7,b7 continuing authority programs1 as such term is defined in section #gjja7;c77#a77;,d7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d74 7#b7 ,implementation ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 develop and make publicly available 7including on a publicly available website71 technical assistance materials1 guidance1 and other information with respect to the water resources development authorities of the ,secretary2 7,b7 establish and make publicly available 7including on a publicly available website71 an appropriate point of contact at each district and division office of the ,corps of ,engineers for inquiries from potential non-,federal interests relating to the water resources development authorities of the ,secretary2 7,c7 conduct regular outreach and engagement1 including through hosting seminars and community information sessions1 with local elected officials1 community organizations1 and previous and potential non-,federal interests1 on opportunities to address local water resources challenges through the water resources development authorities of the ,secretary2 7,d7 issue guidance for1 and provide technical assistance through technical service programs to1 non-,federal interests to assist such interests in pursuing technical services and developing proposals for water resources development projects2 and 7,e7 provide1 at the request of a non-,federal interest1 assistance with researching and identifying existing project authorizations or authorities to address local water resources challenges4 7#c7 ,prioritization ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 prioritize awareness1 education1 and outreach and engagement to economically disadvantaged communities 7as defined by the ,secretary under section #afj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note771 including economically disadvantaged communities located in urban and rural areas4 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #cj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 #haah4 ,pilot programs for certain communities 7a7 ,pilot programs on the formulation of corps of engineers projects in rural communities and economically disadvantaged communities ,section #aah of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking publish and inserting annually publish2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking select and inserting 1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 annually select2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking projects and inserting projects annually4 7b7 ,pilot program for ,continuing ,authority ,projects in small or disadvantaged communities ,section #afe7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note7 is amended in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking #aj and inserting #bj4 #haai4 ,technical assistance 7a7 ,planning assistance to states ,section #bb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#af7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting local government1 after ,state or group of ,states12 and 7ii7 by inserting local government1 after such ,state1 interest12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking section #bcf of title #aj and inserting section #dada of title #aj2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,prioritization ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall prioritize the provision of assistance under this subsection to address both inland and coastal life safety risks4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking #ae1jjj1jjj and inserting #cj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the cost-share for assistance and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,tribes and ,territories ,the cost-share for assistance 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,economically disadvantaged communities ,notwithstanding subsection 7b77#a7 and the limitation in section #aaef of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf1 as applicable pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 the ,secretary is authorized to waive the collection of fees for any local government to which assistance is provided under subsection 7a7 that the ,secretary determines is an economically disadvantaged community1 as defined by the ,secretary under section #afj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note7 7including economically disadvantaged communities located in urban and rural areas74 4 7b7 ,watershed planning and technical assistance ,in providing assistance under section #bb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#af7 or pursuant to section #bjf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aifj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gji;a71 the ,secretary shall1 upon request1 provide such assistance at a watershed scale4 #habj4 ,technical assistance for levee inspections ,in any instance where the ,secretary requires1 as a condition of eligibility for ,federal assistance under section #e of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan71 that a non-,federal sponsor of a flood control project undertake an electronic inspection of the portion of such project that is under normal circumstances submerged1 the ,secretary shall provide to the non-,federal sponsor credit or reimbursement for the cost of carrying out such inspection against the non-,federal share of the cost of repair or restoration of such project carried out under such section4 #haba4 ,assessment of ,corps of ,engineers levees 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall periodically conduct assessments of federally authorized levees under the jurisdiction of the ,corps of ,engineers1 to evaluate the potential ,federal interest in the modification 7including realignment or incorporation of natural features and nature-based features1 as such terms are defined in section #aahd7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhi;a7a777 of levee systems to meet one or more of the following objectives3 7#a7 ,increasing the flood risk reduction benefits of such systems4 7#b7 ,achieving greater flood resiliency4 7#c7 ,restoring hydrological and ecological connections with adjacent floodplains that achieve greater environmental benefits without undermining flood risk reduction or flood resiliency for levee-protected communities4 7b7 ,levees operated by non-,federal interests ,the ,secretary shall carry out an assessment under subsection 7a7 for a federally authorized levee system operated by a non-,federal interest only if the non-,federal interest-- 7#a7 requests the assessment2 and 7#b7 agrees to provide #ej percent of the cost of the assessment4 7c7 ,assessments 7#a7 ,considerations ,in conducting an assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider and identify1 with respect to each levee system-- 7,a7 an estimate of the number of structures and population at risk and protected by the levee system that would be adversely impacted if the levee system fails or water levels exceed the height of any levee segment within the levee system 7which may be the applicable estimate included in the levee database established under section #ijjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjc71 if available72 7,b7 the number of times the non-,federal interest has received emergency flood-fighting or repair assistance under section #e of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan7 for the levee system1 and the total expenditures on postflood repairs over the life of the levee system2 7,c7 the functionality of the levee system with regard to higher precipitation levels1 including due to changing climatic conditions and extreme weather events2 7,d7 the potential costs and benefits 7including environmental benefits and implications for levee-protected communities7 from modifying the applicable levee system to restore connections with adjacent floodplains2 and 7,e7 available studies1 information1 literature1 or data from relevant ,federal1 ,state1 or local entities4 7#b7 ,prioritization ,in conducting an assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 prioritize levee systems-- 7,a7 associated with an area that has been subject to flooding in two or more events in any #aj-year period2 and 7,b7 for which the non-,federal interest has received emergency flood-fighting or repair assistance under section #e of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan7 with respect to such flood events4 7#c7 ,scope ,the ,secretary shall ensure that an assessment under subsection 7a7 shall be similar in cost and scope to an initial assessment prepared by the ,secretary pursuant to section #baf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #edi;a74 7d7 ,flood plain management services ,in conducting an assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider information on floods and flood damages compiled under section #bjf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aifj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gji;a74 7e7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 and periodically thereafter1 the ,secretary shall 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 on the results of the assessments conducted under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,inclusion ,the ,secretary shall include in each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 identification of any levee system for which the ,secretary has conducted an assessment under subsection 7a72 7,b7 a description of any opportunities identified under such subsection for the modification of a levee system1 including the potential benefits of such modification for the purposes identified under such subsection2 7,c7 information relating to the willingness and ability of each applicable non-,federal interest to participate in a modification to the relevant levee system1 including by obtaining any real estate necessary for the modification2 and 7,d7 a summary of the information considered and identified under subsection 7c77#a74 7f7 ,incorporation of information ,the ,secretary shall include in the levee database established under section #ijjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjc7 the information included in each report submitted under subsection 7e71 and make such information publicly available 7including on a publicly available website74 7g7 ,levee system defined ,in this section1 the term levee system has the meaning given that term in section #ijjb7i7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja74 7h7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #habb4 ,national low-head dam inventory ,the ,national ,dam ,safety ,program ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ae4 ,national low-head dam inventory 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,inventory ,the term inventory means the national low-head dam inventory developed under subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 7#b7 ,low-head dam ,the term low-head dam means a river-wide artificial barrier that generally spans a stream channel1 blocking the waterway and creating a backup of water behind the barrier1 with a drop off over the wall of not less than #f inches and not more than #be feet4 7b7 ,national low-,head dam inventory 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of the ,army1 in consultation with the heads of appropriate ,federal and ,state agencies1 shall-- 7,a7 develop an inventory of low-head dams in the ,united ,states that includes-- 7i7 the location1 ownership1 description1 current use1 condition1 height1 and length of each low-head dam2 7ii7 any information on public safety conditions at each low-head dam2 7iii7 public safety information on the dangers of low-head dams2 7iv7 a directory of financial and technical assistance resources available to reduce safety hazards and fish passage barriers at low-head dams2 and 7v7 any other relevant information concerning low-head dams2 and 7,b7 submit the inventory to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,data ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 coordinate with ,federal and ,state agencies and other relevant entities2 and 7,b7 use data provided to the ,secretary by those agencies and entities4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make the inventory publicly available1 including on a publicly available website4 7#d7 ,updates ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the heads of appropriate ,federal and ,state agencies1 shall maintain and periodically publish updates to the inventory4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #cj1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,clarification ,nothing in this section provides authority to the ,secretary to carry out an activity1 with respect to a low-head dam1 that is not explicitly authorized under this section4 4 #habc4 ,expediting hydropower at ,corps of ,engineers facilities ,section #ajjh of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting and to meet the requirements of subsection 7b7 after projects2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,implementation of policy ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 ensure that the policy described in subsection 7a7 is implemented nationwide in an efficient1 consistent1 and coordinated manner2 and 7#b7 assess opportunities-- 7,a7 to increase the development of hydroelectric power at existing water resources development projects of the ,corps of ,engineers with hydroelectric facilities2 and 7,b7 to develop new hydroelectric power at existing nonpowered water resources development projects of the ,corps of ,engineers4 4 #habd4 ,reserve component training at water resources development projects 7a7 ,in general ,in carrying out military training activities or otherwise fulfilling military training requirements1 units or members of a reserve component of the ,armed ,forces may perform services and furnish supplies in support of a water resources development project or program of the ,corps of ,engineers without reimbursement4 7b7 ,exception ,this section shall not apply to any member of a reserve component of the ,armed ,forces who is employed by the ,corps of ,engineers on a full-time basis4 #habe4 ,payment of pay and allowances of certain officers from appropriation for improvements ,section #cf of the ,act of ,august #aj1 #aief 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ehc;a71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,regular officers of the ,corps of ,engineers of the ,army1 and reserve officers of the ,army who are assigned to the ,corps of ,engineers1 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the personnel described in subsection 7b7 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,personnel described ,the personnel referred to in subsection 7a7 are the following3 7#a7 ,regular officers of the ,corps of ,engineers of the ,army4 7#b7 ,the following members of the ,army who are assigned to the ,corps of ,engineers3 7,a7 ,reserve component officers4 7,b7 ,warrant officers 7whether regular or reserve component74 7,c7 ,enlisted members 7whether regular or reserve component74 4 #habf4 ,maintenance dredging permits 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 prioritize the reissuance of any regional general permit for maintenance dredging under section #djd of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd7 that expired prior to ,may #a1 #bjba4 7b7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section affects any obligation to comply with the provisions of any ,federal or ,state environmental law1 including-- 7#a7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7#b7 the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 and 7#c7 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq474 #habg4 ,environmental dredging 7a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the following projects1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 coordinate efforts with the applicable non-,federal interest1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and the heads of other ,federal1 ,state1 and regional agencies responsible for the remediation of contaminated sediments3 7#a7 ,the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,south ,fork of the ,south ,branch of the ,chicago ,river1 ,bubbly ,creek1 ,illinois1 authorized by section #dja7e7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgdj74 7#b7 ,the project for navigation1 ,columbia and ,lower ,willamette ,rivers1 ,oregon and ,washington1 authorized by section #aja of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifb 7#gf ,stat4 #aagg71 in the vicinity of the ,albina ,turning ,basin1 ,river ,mile #aj1 and the ,post ,office ,bar1 ,portland ,harbor1 ,river ,mile #b4 7#c7 ,the project for aquatic ecosystem restoration1 ,mahoning ,river1 ,ohio1 being carried out under section #bjf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bccj74 7#d7 ,the project for navigation1 ,south ,branch of the ,chicago ,river1 ,cook ,county1 ,illinois1 in the vicinity of ,collateral ,channel4 7#e7 ,the projects carried out under the ,comprehensive ,everglades ,restoration ,plan1 as authorized by or pursuant to section #fja of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfhj2 #acb ,stat4 #cghf71 in the vicinity of ,lake ,okeechobee4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall jointly 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 on efforts to remove or remediate contaminated sediments associated with the projects identified in subsection 7a71 including1 if applicable1 any specific recommendations for actions or agreements necessary to undertake such work4 7c7 ,limitation on statutory construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the rights and responsibilities of any person under the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq474 #habh4 ,assessment of regional confined aquatic disposal facilities 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary is authorized to conduct assessments of the availability of confined aquatic disposal facilities for the disposal of contaminated dredged material4 7b7 ,information and comment ,in conducting an assessment under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 solicit information from stakeholders on potential projects that may require disposal of contaminated sediments in a confined aquatic disposal facility2 7#b7 solicit information from the applicable division of the ,corps of ,engineers on the need for confined aquatic disposal facilities2 and 7#c7 provide an opportunity for public comment4 7c7 ,new ,england ,district region assessment ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize conducting an assessment of the availability of confined aquatic disposal facilities in the ,new ,england ,district region for the disposal of contaminated dredged material in such region4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall 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 on the results of any assessments conducted under this section1 including any recommendations of the ,secretary for the construction of new confined aquatic disposal facilities or expanded capacity for confined aquatic disposal facilities4 7e7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,new ,england ,district region means the area located within the boundaries of the ,new ,england ,district in the ,north ,atlantic ,division of the ,corps of ,engineers4 #habi4 ,studies for periodic nourishment 7a7 ,in general ,section #aef of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;f7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #ae and inserting #ej2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #ae2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking #aj-year period and inserting #af-year period2 and 7,b7 by striking #f years and inserting #ab years4 7b7 ,indian ,river ,inlet ,sand ,bypass ,plant ,for purposes of the project for hurricane-flood protection and beach erosion control at ,indian ,river ,inlet1 ,delaware1 commonly known as the ,indian ,river ,inlet ,sand ,bypass ,plant1 authorized by section #hfi of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #dahb71 a study carried out under section #aef7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;f7b77 shall consider as an alternative for periodic nourishment continued reimbursement of the ,federal share of the cost to the non-,federal interest for the project to operate and maintain the sand bypass plant4 #hacj4 ,beneficial use of dredged material2 management plans 7a7 ,strategic plan on beneficial use of dredged material 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall 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 strategic plan that identifies opportunities and challenges relating to furthering the policy of the ,united ,states to maximize the beneficial use of suitable dredged material obtained from the construction or operation and maintenance of water resources development projects1 as described in section #abe7;a77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf;g74 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing the strategic plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 consult with relevant ,federal agencies involved in the beneficial use of dredged material2 7,b7 solicit and consider input from ,state and local governments and ,indian ,tribes1 while seeking to ensure a geographic diversity of input from the various ,corps of ,engineers divisions2 and 7,c7 consider input received from other stakeholders involved in beneficial use of dredged material4 7#c7 ,inclusion ,the ,secretary shall include in the strategic plan developed under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 identification of any specific barriers and conflicts that the ,secretary determines impede the maximization of beneficial use of dredged material at the ,federal1 ,state1 and local level1 and any recommendations of the ,secretary to address such barriers and conflicts2 7,b7 identification of specific measures to improve interagency and ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal communications and coordination to improve implementation of section #abe7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf;g72 and 7,c7 identification of methods to prioritize the use of dredged material to benefit water resources development projects in areas experiencing vulnerabilities to coastal land loss4 7b7 ,dredged material management plans for harbors in the ,state of ,ohio 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,formulation of plan ,in developing each dredged material management plan for a federally authorized harbor in the ,state of ,ohio1 including any such plan under development on the date of enactment of this ,act1 each ,district ,commander shall include1 as a constraint on the formulation of the base plan and any alternatives1 a prohibition consistent with section #aje of the ,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ajc2 #acf ,stat4 #bag7 on the use of funds for open-lake disposal of dredged material4 7,b7 ,maximization of beneficial use ,each dredged material management plan for a federally authorized harbor in the ,state of ,ohio1 including any such dredged material management plan under development on the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall maximize the beneficial use of dredged material under the base plan and under section #bjd7;d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf7;d774 7#b7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this subsection prohibits the use of funds for open-lake disposal of dredged material if such use is not otherwise prohibited by law4 #haca4 ,criteria for funding operation and maintenance of small1 remote1 and subsistence harbors 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop specific criteria for the annual evaluation and ranking of maintenance dredging requirements for small harbors and remote and subsistence harbors1 taking into account the following3 7#a7 ,the contribution of a harbor to the local and regional economy4 7#b7 ,the extent to which a harbor has deteriorated since the last cycle of maintenance dredging4 7#c7 ,public safety concerns4 7b7 ,inclusion in guidance ,the ,secretary shall include the criteria developed under subsection 7a7 in the annual ,civil ,works ,direct ,program ,development ,policy ,guidance of the ,secretary4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall include in each biennial report submitted under section #baj7;e77#c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch7;e77#c77 a ranking of projects in accordance with the criteria developed under subsection 7a7 of this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,remote and subsistence harbor ,the term remote and subsistence harbor means a harbor with respect to which section #bjjf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbdb7 applies1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,small harbor ,the term small harbor includes an emerging harbor1 as such term is defined in section #baj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch74 #hacb4 ,additional projects for underserved community harbors 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations designated by statute as being for the purpose of carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may carry out projects for underserved community harbors for purposes of sustaining water-dependent commercial and recreational activities at such harbors4 7b7 ,beneficial use 7#a7 ,justification ,the ,secretary may carry out a project under this section involving a disposal option for the beneficial use of dredged material that is not the least cost disposal option if the ,secretary determines that the incremental cost of the disposal option is reasonable pursuant to the standard described in section #bjd7;d77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf7;d77#a774 7#b7 ,cost share ,the non-,federal share of the incremental cost of a project carried out under this section involving a disposal option for the beneficial use of dredged material that is not the least cost disposal option shall be determined as provided under subsections 7a7 through 7d7 of section #ajc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac74 7c7 ,prioritization ,the ,secretary shall prioritize carrying out projects using funds made available under this section based on an assessment of-- 7#a7 the local or regional economic benefits of the project2 7#b7 the environmental benefits of the project1 including the benefits to the aquatic environment to be derived from the creation of wetland and control of shoreline erosion2 and 7#c7 other social effects of the project1 including protection against loss of life and contributions to local or regional cultural heritage4 7d7 ,clarification ,the ,secretary shall not require the non-,federal interest for a project carried out under this section to perform additional operation and maintenance activities at the beneficial use placement site or the disposal site for such project as a condition of receiving assistance under this section4 7e7 ,federal participation limit ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project under this section shall not exceed #aj1jjj1jjj4 7f7 ,statutory construction ,projects carried out under this section shall be in addition to operation and maintenance activities otherwise carried out by the ,secretary for underserved community harbors using funds appropriated pursuant to section #baj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch7 or section #ajb7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch note74 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,project ,the term project means a single cycle of maintenance dredging of an underserved community harbor and any associated placement of dredged material at a beneficial use placement site or disposal site4 7#b7 ,underserved community harbor ,the term underserved community harbor means an emerging harbor 7as defined in section #baj7;f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch7;f777 for which-- 7,a7 no ,federal funds have been obligated for maintenance dredging in the current fiscal year or in any of the #d preceding fiscal years2 and 7,b7 ,state and local investments in infrastructure have been made during any of the #d preceding fiscal years4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj from the ,general ,fund of the ,treasury for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf1 to be deposited into the ,corps of ,engineers--,civil--,operation and ,maintenance account4 7#b7 ,special rule ,not less than #ce percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section for each fiscal year shall be used for projects involving the beneficial use of dredged material4 #hacc4 ,inland waterways regional dredge pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to establish a pilot program 7referred to in this section as the pilot program7 to conduct a multiyear demonstration program to award contracts with a duration of up to #e years for dredging projects on inland waterways of the ,united ,states described in section #bjf of the ,inland ,waterways ,revenue ,act of #aigh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjd74 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the pilot program shall be to-- 7#a7 increase the reliability1 availability1 and efficiency of federally owned and federally operated inland waterways projects2 7#b7 decrease operational risks across the inland waterways system2 and 7#c7 provide cost savings by combining work across multiple projects across different accounts of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7c7 ,demonstration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 award contracts for projects under subsection 7a7 that combine work for construction and operation and maintenance4 7#b7 ,projects ,in awarding contracts under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider projects that-- 7,a7 improve navigation reliability on inland waterways that are accessible year-round2 7,b7 increase freight capacity on inland waterways2 and 7,c7 have the potential to enhance the availability of containerized cargo on inland waterways4 7d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section affects the responsibility of the ,secretary with respect to the construction and operation and maintenance of projects on the inland waterways system4 7e7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date on which the first contract is awarded pursuant to the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that evaluates1 with respect to the pilot program and any contracts awarded under the pilot program-- 7#a7 cost-effectiveness2 7#b7 reliability and performance2 7#c7 cost savings attributable to mobilization and demobilization of dredge equipment2 and 7#d7 response times to address navigational impediments4 7f7 ,sunset ,the authority of the ,secretary to enter into contracts pursuant to the pilot program shall expire on the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #hacd4 ,,nepa reporting 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,categorical exclusion ,the term categorical exclusion has the meaning given the term in section #aejh4a of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#b7 ,environmental assessment ,the term environmental assessment has the meaning given the term in section #aejh4a of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#c7 ,environmental impact statement ,the term environmental impact statement means a detailed written statement required under section #ajb7b77;,c7 of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7b77;,c774 7#d7 ,finding of no significant impact ,the term finding of no significant impact has the meaning given the term in section #aejh4a of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#e7 ,project study ,the term project study means a feasibility study for a project carried out pursuant to section #ije of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb7 for which a categorical exclusion may apply1 or an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement is required1 pursuant to the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,,nepa data 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a process to track1 and annually submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 a report containing the information described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,information described ,the information referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is1 with respect to the ,corps of ,engineers-- 7i7 the number of project studies for which a categorical exclusion was used during the reporting period2 7ii7 the number of project studies for which the decision to use a categorical exclusion1 to prepare an environmental assessment1 or to prepare an environmental impact statement is pending on the date on which the report is submitted2 7iii7 the number of project studies for which an environmental assessment was issued during the reporting period1 broken down by whether a finding of no significant impact1 if applicable1 was based on mitigation2 7iv7 the length of time the ,corps of ,engineers took to complete each environmental assessment described in clause 7iii72 7v7 the number of project studies pending on the date on which the report is submitted for which an environmental assessment is being drafted2 7vi7 the number of project studies for which an environmental impact statement was issued during the reporting period2 7vii7 the length of time the ,corps of ,engineers took to complete each environmental impact statement described in clause 7vi72 and 7viii7 the number of project studies pending on the date on which the report is submitted for which an environmental impact statement is being drafted4 7#b7 ,public access to ,,nepa reports ,the ,secretary shall make each annual report required under paragraph 7#a7 publicly available 7including on a publicly available website74 #hace4 ,funding to process permits ,section #bad7;a77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bceb7;a77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,mitigation bank instrument processing ,an activity carried out by the ,secretary to expedite evaluation of a permit described in subparagraph 7,a7 may include the evaluation of an instrument for a mitigation bank if-- 7i7 the non-,federal public entity1 public-utility company1 natural gas company1 or railroad carrier applying for the permit described in that subparagraph is the sponsor of the mitigation bank2 and 7ii7 expediting evaluation of the instrument is necessary to expedite evaluation of the permit described in that subparagraph4 4 #hacf4 ,lease durations ,the ,secretary shall issue guidance on the circumstances under which a lease under section #bffg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #d of the ,act of ,december #bb1 #aidd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfj;d71 with a term in excess of #be years is appropriate and in the public interest4 #hacg4 ,reforestation ,the ,secretary is encouraged to consider measures to restore swamps and other wetland forests in carrying out studies for water resources development projects for ecosystem restoration1 flood risk management1 and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction4 #hach4 ,emergency streambank and shoreline protection ,section #ad of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjar7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting lighthouses 7including those lighthouses with historical value71 after bridge approaches12 and 7#b7 by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj4 #haci4 ,lease deviations ,the ,secretary shall fully implement the requirements of section #aec of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bfeh74 #hadj4 ,policy and technical standards ,every #e years1 the ,secretary shall revise1 rescind1 or certify as current1 as applicable1 each policy and technical standards publication for the civil works programs of the ,corps of ,engineers1 including each engineer regulation1 engineer circular1 engineer manual1 engineer pamphlet1 engineer technical letter1 planning guidance letter1 policy guidance letter1 planning bulletin1 and engineering and construction bulletin4 #hada4 ,corps records relating to harmful algal blooms in ,lake ,okeechobee1 ,florida 7a7 ,service records ,the ,secretary shall indicate in the service record of a member or employee of the ,corps of ,engineers who performs covered duty that such member or employee was exposed to microcystin in the line of duty4 7b7 ,covered duty defined ,in this section1 the term covered duty means duty performed-- 7#a7 during a period when the ,florida ,department of ,environmental ,protection has determined that there is a concentration of microcystin of greater than #h parts per billion in the waters of ,lake ,okeechobee resulting from a harmful algal bloom in such lake2 and 7#b7 at or near any of the following structures3 7,a7 ,s-#gg4 7,b7 ,s-#gh4 7,c7 ,s-#gi4 7,d7 ,s-#hj4 7,e7 ,s-#cjh4 #hadb4 ,forecasting models for the ,great ,lakes 7a7 ,authorization ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #aj1jjj1jjj to complete and maintain a model suite to forecast water levels1 account for water level variability1 and account for the impacts of extreme weather events and other natural disasters in the ,great ,lakes4 7b7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section precludes the ,secretary from using funds made available pursuant to the ,great ,lakes ,restoration ,initiative established by section #aah7;c77#g7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfh7;c77#g77 for activities described in subsection 7a7 for the ,great ,lakes1 in addition to carrying out activities under this section4 #hadc4 ,monitoring and assessment program for saline lakes in the ,great ,basin 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out a program 7referred to in this subsection as the program7 to monitor and assess the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the ,great ,basin1 including the ,great ,salt ,lake1 to inform and support ,federal and non-,federal management and conservation activities to benefit those ecosystems4 7b7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall coordinate implementation of the program with relevant-- 7#a7 ,federal and ,state agencies2 7#b7 ,indian ,tribes2 7#c7 local governments2 and 7#d7 nonprofit organizations4 7c7 ,contracts and cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary is authorized to use contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or any other authorized means to work with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection 7b7 to implement the program4 7d7 ,update ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress an update on the progress of the ,secretary in carrying out the program4 7e7 ,additional information ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary may use available studies1 information1 literature1 or data on the ,great ,basin region published by relevant ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local governmental entities4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj4 #hadd4 ,chattahoochee ,river program 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to provide environmental assistance to non-,federal interests in the ,chattahoochee ,river ,basin4 7#b7 ,form 7,a7 ,in general ,the assistance provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in the form of design and construction assistance for water-related resource protection and restoration projects affecting the ,chattahoochee ,river ,basin1 based on the comprehensive plan developed under subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,assistance ,projects for which assistance is provided under subparagraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 projects for-- 7,i7 sediment and erosion control2 7,,ii7 protection of eroding shorelines2 7,,iii7 ecosystem restoration1 including restoration of submerged aquatic vegetation2 7,,iv7 protection of essential public works2 7,v7 wastewater treatment1 and related facilities2 and 7,,vi7 beneficial uses of dredged material2 and 7ii7 other related projects that may enhance the living resources of the ,chattahoochee ,river ,basin4 7b7 ,comprehensive plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in cooperation with ,state and local governmental officials and affected stakeholders1 shall develop a comprehensive ,chattahoochee ,river ,basin restoration plan to guide the implementation of projects under this section4 7#b7 ,coordination ,the comprehensive plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 consider and avoid duplication of any ongoing or planned actions of other ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies and nongovernmental organizations4 7#c7 ,prioritization ,the comprehensive plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall give priority to projects described in subsection 7a77#b7 that will improve water quality or quantity or use a combination of structural and nonstructural measures1 including alternatives that use natural features or nature-based features 7as such terms are defined in section #aahd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#cb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhi;a774 7c7 ,agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,before providing assistance for a project under this section1 the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with a non-,federal interest for the design and construction of the project4 7#b7 ,requirements ,each agreement entered into under this subsection shall provide for-- 7,a7 the development by the ,secretary1 in consultation with appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 and local officials1 of a resource protection and restoration plan1 including appropriate engineering plans and specifications and an estimate of expected resource benefits2 and 7,b7 the establishment of such legal and institutional structures as are necessary to ensure the effective long-term operation and maintenance of the project by the non-,federal interest4 7d7 ,cost sharing 7#a7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost to design and construct a project under each agreement entered into under this section shall be #ge percent4 7#b7 ,non-,federal share 7,a7 ,value of land1 easements1 rights-of-way1 and relocations ,in determining the non-,federal contribution toward carrying out an agreement entered into under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide credit to a non-,federal interest for the value of land1 easements1 rights-of-way1 and relocations provided by the non-,federal interest1 except that the amount of credit provided for a project under this paragraph may not exceed #be percent of the total project costs4 7,b7 ,operation and maintenance costs ,the non-,federal share of the costs of operation and maintenance of a project carried out under an agreement under this section shall be #ajj percent4 7e7 ,projects on ,federal land 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a project carried out pursuant to the comprehensive plan developed under subsection 7b7 that is located on ,federal land shall be carried out at the expense of the ,federal agency that owns the land on which the project will be carried out4 7#b7 ,non-,federal contribution ,a ,federal agency carrying out a project described in paragraph 7#a7 may accept contributions of funds from non-,federal interests to carry out that project4 7f7 ,cooperation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall cooperate with-- 7#a7 the heads of appropriate ,federal agencies1 including-- 7,a7 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7,c7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 and 7,d7 the heads of such other ,federal agencies as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 and 7#b7 agencies of any relevant ,state or political subdivision of a ,state4 7g7 ,protection of resources ,a project established under this section shall be carried out using such measures as are necessary to protect environmental1 historic1 and cultural resources4 7h7 ,projects requiring specific authorization ,if the ,federal share of the cost to design and construct a project under this section exceeds #ae1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary may only carry out the project if ,congress enacts a law authorizing the ,secretary to carry out the project4 7i7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section-- 7#a7 establishes any express or implied reserved water right in the ,united ,states for any purpose2 7#b7 affects any water right in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#c7 preempts or affects any ,state water law or interstate compact governing water2 or 7#d7 affects any ,federal or ,state law in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act regarding water quality or water quantity4 7j7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes the results of the program established under this section4 7k7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #dj1jjj1jjj4 #hade4 ,lower ,mississippi ,river ,basin demonstration program 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to provide environmental assistance to non-,federal interests in the ,lower ,mississippi ,river ,basin4 7#b7 ,form 7,a7 ,in general ,the assistance under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in the form of design and construction assistance for flood or coastal storm risk management or aquatic ecosystem restoration projects in the ,lower ,mississippi ,river ,basin based on the comprehensive plan developed under subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,assistance ,projects for which assistance is provided under subparagraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 projects for-- 7,i7 sediment and erosion control2 7,,ii7 protection of eroding riverbanks and streambanks and shorelines2 7,,iii7 ecosystem restoration2 7,,iv7 channel modifications2 and 7,v7 beneficial uses of dredged material2 and 7ii7 other related projects that may enhance the living resources of the ,lower ,mississippi ,river ,basin4 7b7 ,comprehensive plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in cooperation with ,state and local governmental officials and affected stakeholders1 shall develop a comprehensive ,lower ,mississippi ,river ,basin restoration plan to guide the implementation of projects under this section4 7#b7 ,coordination ,the comprehensive plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 consider and avoid duplication of any ongoing or planned actions of other ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies and nongovernmental organizations4 7#c7 ,prioritization ,the comprehensive plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall give priority to projects described in subsection 7a77#b7 that will improve water quality1 reduce hypoxia in the ,lower ,mississippi ,river or the ,gulf of ,mexico1 or use a combination of structural and nonstructural measures1 including alternatives that use natural features or nature-based features 7as such terms are defined in section #aahd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#cb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhi;a774 7c7 ,agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,before providing assistance for a project under this section1 the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with a non-,federal interest for the design and construction of the project4 7#b7 ,requirements ,each agreement entered into under this subsection shall provide for-- 7,a7 the development by the ,secretary1 in consultation with appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 and local officials1 of a resource protection and restoration plan1 including appropriate engineering plans and specifications and an estimate of expected resource benefits2 and 7,b7 the establishment of such legal and institutional structures as are necessary to ensure the effective long-term operation and maintenance of the project by the non-,federal interest4 7d7 ,cost sharing 7#a7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost to design and construct a project under each agreement entered into under this section shall be #ge percent4 7#b7 ,non-,federal share 7,a7 ,value of land1 easements1 rights-of-way1 and relocations ,in determining the non-,federal contribution toward carrying out an agreement entered into under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide credit to a non-,federal interest for the value of land1 easements1 rights-of-way1 and relocations provided by the non-,federal interest1 except that the amount of credit provided for a project under this paragraph may not exceed #be percent of the total project costs4 7,b7 ,operation and maintenance costs ,the non-,federal share of the costs of operation and maintenance of a project carried out under an agreement under this section shall be #ajj percent4 7e7 ,projects on ,federal land 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a project carried out pursuant to the comprehensive plan developed under subsection 7b7 that is located on ,federal land shall be carried out at the expense of the ,federal agency that owns the land on which the project will be carried out4 7#b7 ,non-,federal contribution ,a ,federal agency carrying out a project described in paragraph 7#a7 may accept contributions of funds from non-,federal interests to carry out that project4 7f7 ,cooperation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall cooperate with-- 7#a7 the heads of appropriate ,federal agencies1 including-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 and 7,c7 the heads of such other ,federal agencies as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 and 7#b7 agencies of any relevant ,state or political subdivision of a ,state4 7g7 ,protection of resources ,a project established under this section shall be carried out using such measures as are necessary to protect environmental1 historic1 and cultural resources4 7h7 ,projects requiring specific authorization ,if the ,federal share of the cost to design and construct a project under this section exceeds #ae1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary may only carry out the project if ,congress enacts a law authorizing the ,secretary to carry out the project4 7i7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes the results of the program established under this section4 7j7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,lower ,mississippi ,river ,basin means the portion of the ,mississippi ,river that begins at the confluence of the ,ohio ,river and flows to the ,gulf of ,mexico1 and its tributaries and distributaries4 7k7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #dj1jjj1jjj4 #hadf4 ,washington ,aqueduct 7a7 ,capital improvement authority ,the ,secretary may carry out capital improvements for the ,washington ,aqueduct that the ,secretary determines necessary for the safe1 effective1 and efficient operation of the ,aqueduct4 7b7 ,borrowing authority 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 and subsection 7c71 the ,secretary is authorized to borrow from the ,treasury of the ,united ,states such amounts as are sufficient to cover any obligations that will be incurred by the ,secretary in carrying out capital improvements for the ,washington ,aqueduct under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,limitation ,the amount borrowed by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 may not exceed #dj1jjj1jjj in any fiscal year4 7#c7 ,agreement ,amounts borrowed under paragraph 7#a7 may only be used to carry out capital improvements with respect to which the ,secretary has entered into an agreement with each customer4 7#d7 ,terms of borrowing 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall provide amounts borrowed under paragraph 7#a7 under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary of ,treasury determines to be necessary and in the public interest4 7,b7 ,term ,the term of any loan made under paragraph 7#a7 shall be for a period of not less than #bj years4 7,c7 ,prepayment ,there shall be no penalty for the prepayment of any amounts borrowed under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,contracts with customers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may not borrow any amounts under subsection 7b7 until such time as the ,secretary has entered into a contract with each customer under which the customer commits to pay a pro rata share 7based on water purchase7 of the principal and interest owed to the ,secretary of the ,treasury under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,prepayment ,any customer may pay1 in advance1 the pro rata share of the principal and interest owed by the customer1 or any portion thereof1 without penalty4 7#c7 ,risk of default ,a customer that enters into a contract under this subsection shall1 as a condition of the contract1 commit to pay any additional amount necessary to fully offset the risk of default on the contract4 7#d7 ,obligations ,each contract entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall include such terms and conditions as the ,secretary of the ,treasury may require so that the total value to the ,government of all contracts entered into under paragraph 7#a7 is estimated to be equal to the obligations of the ,secretary for carrying out capital improvements for the ,washington ,aqueduct4 7#e7 ,other conditions ,each contract entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 include other conditions consistent with this section that the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,treasury determine to be appropriate2 and 7,b7 provide the ,united ,states priority in regard to income from fees assessed to operate and maintain the ,washington ,aqueduct4 7d7 ,customer defined ,in this section1 the term customer means-- 7#a7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7#b7 ,arlington ,county1 ,virginia2 and 7#c7 ,fairfax ,county1 ,virginia4 #hadg4 ,water infrastructure public-private partnership pilot program ,section #ejad of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking aquatic2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by inserting ecosystem restoration1 after flood damage reduction14 #hadh4 ,advance payment in lieu of reimbursement for certain ,federal costs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to provide in advance to a non-,federal interest the ,federal share of funds required for the acquisition of land1 easements1 and rights-of-way and the performance of relocations for a water resources development project or a separable element of a water resources development project-- 7#a7 that is authorized to be constructed at ,federal expense2 7#b7 for which the ,secretary has determined under section #ajc7;b77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac7;b77#b77 that additional costs are a ,federal responsibility2 or 7#c7 that is listed in subsection 7b71 if at any time the cost to acquire the land1 easements1 and rights-of-way required for the project is projected to exceed the non-,federal share of the cost of the project4 7b7 ,listed projects ,the projects referred to in subsection 7a77#c7 are the following3 7#a7 ,project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,delaware ,beneficial ,use of ,dredged ,material for the ,delaware ,river1 ,delaware1 authorized by section #dja7c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgcf71 as modified by this ,act4 7#b7 ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,mississippi ,river ,gulf ,outlet1 ,louisiana1 authorized by section #gjac7;a77#d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #abha71 as modified by this ,act4 7#c7 ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,great ,lakes and ,mississippi ,river ,interbasin project1 ,brandon ,road1 ,will ,county1 ,illinois1 authorized by title ,,iv of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgdj71 as modified by this ,act4 7#d7 ,project for navigation1 ,port of ,nome1 ,alaska1 authorized by section #dja7a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgcc71 as modified by this ,act4 7#e7 ,project for storm damage reduction and shoreline erosion protection1 ,lake ,michigan1 ,illinois1 from ,wilmette1 ,illinois1 to the ,illinois-,indiana ,state line1 authorized by section #aja7;a77#ab7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#aaj ,stat4 #cffd71 as modified by this ,act4 7#f7 ,project for flood control1 ,milton1 ,west ,virginia1 authorized by section #ehj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#aaj ,stat4 #cgij2 #aad ,stat4 #bfab2 #aba ,stat4 #aaed71 as modified by this ,act4 7#g7 ,project for coastal storm risk management1 ,south ,shore of ,staten ,island1 ,fort ,wadsworth to ,oakwood ,beach1 ,new ,york1 as authorized by this ,act4 #hadi4 ,use of other ,federal funds ,section #bjjg of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking water resources study or project and inserting water resources development study or project1 including a study or project under a continuing authority program 7as defined in section #gjja7;c77#a77;,d7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d7c77#a77;,d777 and a study or project under an environmental infrastructure assistance program12 and 7#b7 by striking if the ,federal agency that provides the funds determines that the funds are authorized to be used to carry out the study or project4 and inserting the following3 8if-- 7#a7 the statutory authority for the funds provided by the ,federal agency does not expressly prohibit use of the funds for a study or project of the ,corps of ,engineers2 and 7#b7 the ,federal agency that provides the funds determines that the study or project activities for which the funds will be used are otherwise eligible for funding under such statutory authority4 4 #haej4 ,non-,federal ,interest ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a committee1 to be known as the ,non-,federal ,interest ,advisory ,committee and referred to in this section as the ,committee1 to develop and make recommendations to the ,secretary and the ,chief of ,engineers on activities and actions that should be undertaken by the ,corps of ,engineers to ensure more effective and efficient delivery of water resources development projects1 programs1 and other assistance4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall be composed of the members described in paragraph 7#b71 who shall-- 7,a7 be appointed by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 have the requisite experiential or technical knowledge needed to address issues related to water resources needs and challenges4 7#b7 ,representatives ,the members of the ,committee shall include the following3 7,a7 #a representative of each of the following3 7i7 ,a non-,federal interest for a project for navigation for an inland harbor4 7ii7 ,a non-,federal interest for a project for navigation for a harbor4 7iii7 ,a non-,federal interest for a project for flood risk management4 7iv7 ,a non-,federal interest for a project for coastal storm risk management4 7v7 ,a non-,federal interest for a project for aquatic ecosystem restoration4 7,b7 #a representative of each of the following3 7i7 ,a non-,federal stakeholder with respect to inland waterborne transportation4 7ii7 ,a non-,federal stakeholder with respect to water supply4 7iii7 ,a non-,federal stakeholder with respect to recreation4 7iv7 ,a non-,federal stakeholder with respect to hydropower4 7v7 ,a non-,federal stakeholder with respect to emergency preparedness1 including coastal protection4 7,c7 #a representative of each of the following3 7i7 ,an organization with expertise in conservation4 7ii7 ,an organization with expertise in environmental policy4 7iii7 ,an organization with expertise in rural water resources4 7c7 ,duties 7#a7 ,recommendations ,the ,committee shall provide advice and make recommendations to the ,secretary and the ,chief of ,engineers to assist the ,corps of ,engineers in-- 7,a7 efficiently and effectively delivering water resources development projects2 7,b7 improving the capability and capacity of the workforce of the ,corps of ,engineers to deliver such projects and other assistance2 7,c7 improving the capacity and effectiveness of ,corps of ,engineers consultation and liaison roles in communicating water resources needs and solutions1 including regionally specific recommendations2 and 7,d7 strengthening partnerships with non-,federal interests to advance water resources solutions4 7#b7 ,meetings ,the ,committee shall meet as appropriate to develop and make recommendations under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,report ,recommendations made under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 included in a report submitted to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 made publicly available1 including on a publicly available website4 7d7 ,independent judgment ,any recommendation made by the ,committee to the ,secretary and the ,chief of ,engineers under subsection 7c77#a7 shall reflect the independent judgment of the ,committee4 7e7 ,administration 7#a7 ,compensation ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the members of the ,committee shall serve without compensation4 7#b7 ,travel expenses ,the members of the ,committee 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#c7 ,treatment ,the members of the ,committee shall not be considered to be ,federal employees1 and the meetings and reports of the ,committee shall not be considered a major ,federal action under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 #haea4 ,materials1 services1 and funds for repair1 restoration1 or rehabilitation of certain public recreation facilities 7a7 ,authorization ,during a period of low water at an eligible public recreation facility1 the ,secretary is authorized to-- 7#a7 accept and use materials1 services1 and funds from a non-,federal interest to repair1 restore1 or rehabilitate the facility2 and 7#b7 reimburse the non-,federal interest for the ,federal share of the materials1 services1 or funds4 7b7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary may not reimburse a non-,federal interest for the use of materials or services accepted under this section unless the materials or services-- 7#a7 meet the specifications of the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 comply with all applicable laws and regulations that would apply if the materials and services were acquired by the ,secretary1 including subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca and chapter #cg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #hcjb of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,agreement ,before the acceptance of materials1 services1 or funds under this section1 the ,secretary and the non-,federal interest shall enter into an agreement that-- 7#a7 specifies that the non-,federal interest shall hold and save the ,united ,states free from liability for any and all damages that arise from use of materials or services of the non-,federal interest1 except for damages due to the fault or negligence of the ,united ,states or its contractors2 7#b7 requires that the non-,federal interest certify that the materials or services comply with the applicable laws and regulations described in subsection 7b77#b72 and 7#c7 includes any other term or condition required by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,sunset ,the authority to enter into an agreement under this section shall expire on the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,definition of eligible public recreation facility ,in this section1 the term eligible public recreation facility means a facility that-- 7#a7 is located-- 7,a7 at a reservoir operated by the ,corps of ,engineers2 and 7,b7 in the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin2 7#b7 was constructed to enable public use of and access to the reservoir2 and 7#c7 requires repair1 restoration1 or rehabilitation to function4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection 7a77#b7 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #haeb4 ,rehabilitation of pump stations ,section #acc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbg;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,eligible pump station ,the term eligible pump station means a pump station-- 7,a7 that is a feature of-- 7i7 a federally authorized flood or coastal storm risk management project2 or 7ii7 an integrated flood risk reduction system that includes a federally authorized flood or coastal storm risk management project2 and 7,b7 the failure of which the ,secretary has determined would demonstrably impact the function of the federally authorized flood or coastal storm risk management project4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary may carry out rehabilitation of an eligible pump station1 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7#a7 the eligible pump station has a major deficiency2 and 7#b7 the rehabilitation is feasible4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,prioritization ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall prioritize the rehabilitation of eligible pump stations under this section that benefit economically disadvantaged communities1 as defined by the ,secretary under section #afj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note71 including economically disadvantaged communities located in urban and rural areas4 4 #haec4 ,report to ,congress on ,corps of ,engineers reservoirs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall complete the updated report required under section #ajdf7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #abeb74 7b7 ,report to ,congress2 public availability ,upon completion of the report as required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 submit the report to ,congress2 and 7#b7 make the full report publicly available1 including on a publicly available website4 #haed4 ,temporary relocation assistance pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program to evaluate the extent to which the provision of temporary relocation assistance enhances the completeness1 effectiveness1 efficiency1 acceptability1 and equitable implementation of covered water resources development projects4 7b7 ,assistance authorized ,subject to subsection 7c7-- 7#a7 the non-,federal interest for a covered water resources development project included in the pilot program established under this section may provide temporary relocation assistance to a temporarily displaced person2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary shall1 pursuant to a project partnership agreement-- 7,a7 include the temporary relocation assistance provided by the non-,federal interest for a covered water resources development project under paragraph 7#a7 in the value of the land1 easements1 and rights-of-way required for the project2 and 7,b7 credit the amount of the temporary relocation assistance provided by the non-,federal interest for the covered water resources development project under paragraph 7#a7 toward the non-,federal share of the cost of the project4 7c7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,request of non-,federal interest ,at the request of the non-,federal interest for a covered water resources development project1 the ,secretary may include the project in the pilot program established under this section4 7#b7 ,duplication of benefits ,the ,secretary and the non-,federal interest for a covered water resources development project included in the pilot program established under this section shall ensure that no temporarily displaced person receives temporary relocation assistance under this section for expenses for which the temporarily displaced person has received financial assistance from any insurance1 other program1 or any other governmental source4 7#c7 ,equal treatment ,the non-,federal interest for a covered water resources development project included in the pilot program established under this section shall provide temporary relocation assistance to each temporarily displaced person on equal terms4 7#d7 ,maximum amount of credit ,the ,secretary shall not include in the value of the land1 easements1 and rights-of-way required for a covered water resources development project1 or credit toward the non-,federal share of the cost of the project1 any amount paid to individuals of a single household by the non-,federal interest for the project under subsection 7b7 that exceeds #bj1jjj4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes findings and recommendations of the ,secretary with respect to the provision of temporary relocation assistance for covered water resources development projects included in the pilot program established under this section4 7e7 ,sunset ,the authority to enter into or amend a project partnership agreement for a covered water resources development project under the pilot program established under this section shall expire on the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section affects the eligibility for1 or entitlement to1 relocation assistance under the ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance and ,real ,property ,acquisition ,policies ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dfja et seq47 for any individual4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered water resources development project ,the term covered water resources development project means the following projects3 7,a7 ,project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,charleston ,peninsula1 ,coastal ,storm ,risk ,management1 ,south ,carolina1 authorized by this ,act4 7,b7 ,project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,fire ,island ,inlet to ,montauk ,point1 ,new ,york1 authorized by section #dja7c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgch74 7,c7 ,project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,rahway ,river ,basin1 ,new ,jersey1 authorized by section #dja7c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgcg74 7,d7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,peckman ,river ,basin1 ,new ,jersey1 authorized by section #dja7b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgce74 7,e7 ,project for hurricane and storm damage reduction1 ,new ,jersey ,back ,bays1 ,cape ,may1 ,ocean1 ,atlantic1 ,monmouth1 and ,burlington ,counties1 authorized by resolutions of the ,committee on ,public ,works and ,transportation of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 approved in ,december #aihg1 under study on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,dwelling ,the term dwelling means-- 7,a7 a single-family house2 7,b7 a single-family unit in a two-family1 multifamily1 or multipurpose property2 7,c7 a unit of a condominium or cooperative housing project2 7,d7 a mobile home2 or 7,e7 any other residential unit4 7#c7 ,household ,the term household means #a or more individuals occupying a single dwelling4 7#d7 ,temporarily displaced person ,the term temporarily displaced person means an individual who is-- 7,a7 required to temporarily move from a dwelling that is the primary residence of the individual as a direct result of the elevation or modification of the dwelling by the ,secretary or a non-,federal interest as part of a covered water resources development project2 and 7,b7 not otherwise entitled to temporary relocation assistance under the ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance and ,real ,property ,acquisition ,policies ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dfja et seq474 7#e7 ,temporary relocation assistance ,the term temporary relocation assistance means assistance that covers all or any portion of the documented reasonable living expenses1 excluding food and personal transportation1 incurred by a temporarily displaced person during a period of displacement4 #haee4 ,continuation of construction 7a7 ,continuation of construction 7#a7 ,in general ,upon the transmittal of an initial notification pursuant to subsection 7b77#a7 with respect to a water resources development project1 the ,secretary shall not1 solely on the basis of the maximum cost requirements under section #ijb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhj7-- 7,a7 defer the initiation or continuation of construction of the water resources development project during the covered period2 or 7,b7 terminate during or after the covered period1 a contract for design or construction of the water resources development project that was entered into prior to or during the covered period4 7#b7 ,resumption of construction ,the ,secretary shall1 upon the transmittal of an initial notification pursuant to subsection 7b77#a7 with respect to a water resources development project for which construction was deferred1 during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjba1 and ending on the date of enactment of this ,act1 because the cost of such project exceeded the maximum cost permitted under section #ijb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhj71 resume construction of the project4 7b7 ,notification 7#a7 ,initial notification ,not later than #cj days after the ,chief of ,engineers makes a determination that a water resources development project exceeds1 or is expected to exceed1 the maximum cost of the project permitted under section #ijb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhj71 the ,chief of ,engineers shall transmit a written notification concurrently to the ,secretary and to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives for each such determination4 7#b7 ,supplemental notification ,not later than #fj days after the ,chief of ,engineers transmits an initial notification required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,chief shall transmit concurrently to the ,secretary and to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a supplemental notification that includes1 based on information available to the ,corps of ,engineers on the date of the supplemental notification-- 7,a7 an estimate of the expected increase in the cost of the project that is in excess of the authorized maximum cost for the project2 7,b7 a description of the reason for the increased cost of the project2 and 7,c7 the expected timeline for submission of a post-authorization change report for the project in accordance with section #aacb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;e74 7#c7 ,transmittal ,the notifications described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 may not be delayed as a result of consideration being given to changes in policy or priority with respect to project consideration4 7c7 ,deferral of construction ,after expiration of the covered period1 the ,secretary shall not enter into any new contract1 or exercise any option in a contract1 for construction of a water resources development project if the project exceeds the maximum cost of the project permitted under section #ijb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhj71 until the date on which ,congress authorizes an increase in the cost of the project4 7d7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this section waives the obligation of the ,secretary to submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a post-authorization change report recommending an increase in the authorized cost of a project if the project otherwise would exceed the maximum cost of the project permitted under section #ijb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhj74 7e7 ,definition of covered period ,in this section1 the term covered period means the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 #haef4 ,federal interest determination ,section #ije7;b77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb7;b77#a77 is amended by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 ,other communities ,in preparing a feasibility report under subsection 7a7 for a study that will benefit a community other than a community described in subparagraph 7,a71 upon request by the non-,federal interest for the study1 the ,secretary may1 with respect to not more than #bj studies in each fiscal year1 first determine the ,federal interest in carrying out the study and the projects that may be proposed in the study4 4 #haeg4 ,inland waterway projects 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajb7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbab7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,one-half of the costs and inserting #fe percent of the costs2 and 7#b7 in the undesignated matter following paragraph 7#c71 in the second sentence1 by striking ,one-half of such costs and inserting #ce percent of such costs4 7b7 ,application ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall apply beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbb1 to any construction of a project for navigation on the inland waterways that is new or ongoing on or after that date4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #aji of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbab note7 is amended by striking fiscal years #bjba through #bjca and inserting fiscal years #bjba through #bjbb4 #haeh4 ,corps of ,engineers ,western ,water ,cooperative ,committee 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a ,western ,water ,cooperative ,committee 7referred to in this section as the ,cooperative ,committee74 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,cooperative ,committee is to ensure that ,corps of ,engineers flood control projects in ,western ,states are operated consistent with congressional directives by identifying opportunities to avoid or minimize conflicts between the operation of ,corps of ,engineers projects and water rights and water laws in such ,states4 7#c7 ,membership ,the ,cooperative ,committee shall be composed of-- 7,a7 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,civil ,works 7or a designee72 7,b7 the ,chief of ,engineers 7or a designee72 7,c7 #a representative from each of the ,western ,states1 who may serve on the ,western ,states ,water ,council1 to be appointed by the ,governor of each ,state2 7,d7 #a representative with legal experience from each of the ,western ,states1 to be appointed by the attorney general of each ,state2 and 7,e7 #a employee from each of the impacted regional offices of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs4 7#d7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,cooperative ,committee shall meet not less than once each year in one of the ,western ,states4 7,b7 ,available to public ,each meeting of the ,cooperative ,committee shall be open and accessible to the public4 7,c7 ,notification ,the ,cooperative ,committee shall publish in the ,federal ,register adequate advance notice of a meeting of the ,cooperative ,committee4 7#e7 ,duties 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,cooperative ,committee shall develop and make recommendations to avoid or minimize conflicts between the operation of ,corps of ,engineers projects and the water rights and water laws of ,western ,states4 7,b7 ,limitation ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,cooperative ,committee shall-- 7i7 make recommendations that only apply to ,western ,states2 and 7ii7 ensure that any recommended changes or modifications to policy or regulations for ,corps of ,engineers projects would not adversely affect water resources within the ,state of ,missouri4 7#f7 ,status updates 7,a7 ,in general ,on an annual basis1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a written report that includes-- 7i7 a summary of the contents of meetings of the ,cooperative ,committee2 7ii7 any legislative proposal from a ,western ,state proposed to the ,cooperative ,committee2 and 7iii7 a description of any recommendations made by the ,cooperative ,committee under paragraph 7#e71 including actions taken by the ,secretary in response to such recommendations4 7,b7 ,comment 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #de days following the conclusion of a meeting of the ,cooperative ,committee1 the ,secretary shall provide to members of the ,cooperative ,committee an opportunity to comment on the contents of the meeting and any recommendations made under paragraph 7#e74 7ii7 ,inclusion ,comments provided under clause 7i7 shall be included in the report provided under subparagraph 7,a74 7#g7 ,compensation 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the members of the ,cooperative ,committee shall serve without compensation4 7,b7 ,travel expenses ,the members of the ,cooperative ,committee 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#h7 ,maintenance of records ,the ,cooperative ,committee shall maintain records pertaining to operating costs and records of the ,cooperative ,committee for a period of not less than #c years4 7#i7 ,savings provisions 7,a7 ,no additional authority ,nothing in this section provides authority to the ,cooperative ,committee to affect any ,federal or ,state water law or interstate compact governing water4 7,b7 ,other ,states ,nothing in this section may be interpreted1 by negative implication or otherwise1 as suggesting that ,states not represented on the ,cooperative ,committee have lesser interest or authority1 in relation to ,western ,states1 in managing the water within their borders or in vindicating ,state water rights and water laws4 7b7 ,definition of ,western ,states ,in this section1 the term ,western ,states means the ,states of ,alaska1 ,arizona1 ,california1 ,colorado1 ,idaho1 ,kansas1 ,montana1 ,nebraska1 ,nevada1 ,new ,mexico1 ,north ,dakota1 ,oklahoma1 ,oregon1 ,south ,dakota1 ,texas1 ,utah1 ,washington1 and ,wyoming4 #haei4 ,support of ,army civil works missions ,the ,secretary is authorized to use contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or any other authorized means1 in support of the ,corps of ,engineers civil works missions1 to work with-- 7#a7 the ,university of ,delaware to conduct academic research on water resource ecology1 water quality1 aquatic ecosystem restoration 7including shellfish aquaculture71 coastal restoration1 and water resource-related emergency management1 in the ,state of ,delaware1 the ,delaware ,river ,basin1 and the ,chesapeake ,bay watershed2 7#b7 the ,university of ,missouri to conduct economic analyses and other academic research to improve water management1 enhance flood resiliency1 and preserve water resources for the ,state of ,missouri1 the ,lower ,missouri ,river ,basin1 and ,upper ,mississippi ,river ,basin2 7#c7 ,oregon ,state ,university to conduct a study and other academic research on the associated impacts of wildfire on water resource ecology1 water supply1 quality1 and distribution in the ,willamette ,river ,basin and to develop a water resource assessment and management platform for the ,willamette ,river ,basin2 and 7#d7 ,west ,virginia ,university to conduct academic research on flood risk management1 water resource-related emergency management1 aquatic ecosystem restoration1 water quality1 hydropower1 and water resource-related recreation in the ,state of ,west ,virginia4 #hafj4 ,civil works research and development 7a7 ,in general ,section #g of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcac7 is amended to read as follows3 #g4 ,research and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out basic1 applied1 and advanced research activities as required to aid in the planning1 design1 construction1 operation1 and maintenance of water resources development projects and to support the missions and authorities of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7b7 ,testing and application ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary is authorized to test and apply technology1 tools1 techniques1 and materials developed pursuant to such subsection1 including the testing and application of such technology1 tools1 techniques1 and materials at authorized water resources development projects1 in consultation with the non-,federal interests for such projects4 7c7 ,other transactional authority for prototype projects 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out subsection 7b71 the ,secretary is authorized to enter into transactions 7other than contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or grants7 to carry out prototype projects to support basic1 applied1 and advanced research activities that are directly relevant to the civil works missions and authorities of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7#b7 ,follow-on production transactions ,a transaction entered into under paragraph 7#a7 for a prototype project may provide for the award of a follow-on production contract or transaction to the participants in the transaction in accordance with the requirements of section #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,guidance ,prior to entering into the first transaction under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance for entering into transactions under this subsection 7including guidance for follow-on production contracts or transactions under paragraph 7#b774 7#d7 ,conditions ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7,a7 competitive procedures are used to the maximum extent practicable to award each transaction2 and 7,b7 at least one of the following conditions is met with respect to each transaction3 7i7 ,the prototype project includes significant participation by at least one nonprofit research institution or nontraditional defense contractor1 as that term is defined in section #cjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7ii7 ,all significant participants in the transaction other than the ,federal ,government are small business concerns1 as that term is used in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7 7including such concerns participating in a program described in section #i of such ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch774 7iii7 ,at least one-third of the total cost of the prototype project is to be paid out of funds provided by sources other than the ,federal ,government4 7iv7 ,the ,head of the ,contracting ,activity for the ,corps of ,engineers submits to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a notification that exceptional circumstances justify the use of a transaction that provides for innovative business arrangements or structures that would not be feasible or appropriate under a contract1 cooperative agreement1 or grant4 7#e7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days before the ,secretary enters into a transaction under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate of-- 7,a7 the dollar amount of the transaction2 7,b7 the entity carrying out the prototype project that is the subject of the transaction2 7,c7 the justification for the transaction2 and 7,d7 as applicable1 the water resources development project where the prototype project will be carried out4 7#f7 ,report ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbb1 the ,secretary shall 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 describing the use of the authority under this subsection4 7#g7 ,comptroller general access to information 7,a7 ,examination of records ,each transaction entered into under this subsection shall provide for mandatory examination by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states of the records of any party to the transaction or any entity that participates in the performance of the transaction4 7,b7 ,limitations 7i7 ,parties and entities ,examination of records by the ,comptroller ,general pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall be limited as provided under clause 7ii7 in the case of a party to the transaction1 an entity that participates in the performance of the transaction1 or a subordinate element of that party or entity if the only transactions that the party1 entity1 or subordinate element entered into with ,government entities in the year prior to the date of that transaction were entered into under paragraph 7#a7 or under section #djba or #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7ii7 ,records ,the only records of a party1 other entity1 or subordinate element referred to in clause 7i7 that the ,comptroller ,general may examine pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 are records of the same type as the records that the ,government has had the right to examine under the audit access clauses of the previous transactions referred to in such clause that were entered into by that particular party1 entity1 or subordinate element4 7,c7 ,waiver ,the ,head of the ,contracting ,activity for the ,corps of ,engineers may waive the applicability of subparagraph 7,a7 to a transaction if the ,head of the ,contracting ,activity for the ,corps of ,engineers-- 7i7 determines that it would not be in the public interest to apply the requirement to the transaction2 and 7ii7 transmits to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,comptroller ,general1 before the transaction is entered into1 a notification of the waiver1 including the rationale for the determination under clause 7i74 7,d7 ,timing ,the ,comptroller ,general may not examine records pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 more than #c years after the final payment is made by the ,united ,states under the transaction4 7,e7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbb1 and annually thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the use of the authority under this paragraph4 7#h7 ,termination of authority ,the authority to enter into a transaction under this subsection shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 7d7 ,coordination and consultation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may coordinate and consult with ,federal agencies1 ,state and local agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 universities1 consortiums1 councils1 and other relevant entities that will aid in the planning1 design1 construction1 operation1 and maintenance of water resources development projects4 7e7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,for fiscal year #bjbe1 and annually thereafter1 in conjunction with the annual budget submission of the ,president to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on basic1 applied1 and advanced research activities and prototype projects carried out under this section4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of each ongoing and new activity or project1 including-- 7i7 the estimated total cost of the activity or project2 7ii7 the amount of ,federal expenditures for the activity or project2 7iii7 the amounts provided by a non-,federal party to a transaction described in subsection 7c71 if applicable2 7iv7 the estimated timeline for completion of the activity or project2 7v7 the requesting district of the ,corps of ,engineers1 if applicable2 and 7vi7 how the activity or project is consistent with subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 any additional information that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7f7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section affects the authority of the ,secretary to carry out1 through the ,engineer ,research and ,development ,center1 any activity requested by a district of the ,corps of ,engineers in support of a water resources development project or feasibility study 7as defined in section #aje7;d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;d7774 7g7 ,establishment of account ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 shall establish a separate appropriations account for administering funds made available to carry out this section4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents contained in section #a7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihh 7#ajb ,stat4 #djab7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #g and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #g4 ,research and development4 4 #hafa4 ,sense of ,congress on operations and maintenance of recreation sites ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary1 in each work plan submitted to ,congress by the ,secretary1 should distribute amounts provided for the operations and maintenance of recreation sites of the ,corps of ,engineers so that each site receives an amount that is not less than #hj percent of the recreation fees generated by such site in a given year4 #hafb4 ,sense of ,congress relating to post-disaster repairs ,it is the sense of ,congress that in scoping and funding post-disaster repairs1 the ,secretary should1 to the maximum extent practicable1 repair assets-- 7#a7 to project design levels2 or 7#b7 if the original project design is outdated1 to a higher level than the project design level4 ,b ,studies and ,reports #hbja4 ,authorization of proposed feasibility studies 7a7 ,new projects ,the ,secretary is authorized to conduct a feasibility study for the following projects for water resources development and conservation and other purposes1 as identified in the reports titled ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d7 or otherwise reviewed by ,congress3 7#a7 ,dudleyville1 ,arizona ,project for flood risk management1 ,dudleyville1 ,arizona4 7#b7 ,mc,micken ,dam1 ,arizona ,project for flood risk management1 ,mc,micken ,dam1 ,arizona4 7#c7 ,conn creek dam1 ,california ,project for flood risk management1 ,conn ,creek ,dam1 ,california4 7#d7 ,city of huntington beach1 ,california ,project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 including sea level rise1 and shoreline stabilization1 ,city of ,huntington ,beach1 ,california4 7#e7 ,napa river1 ,california ,project for navigation1 ,federal ,channel of ,napa ,river1 ,california4 7#f7 ,petaluma river wetlands1 ,california ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,city of ,petaluma1 ,california4 7#g7 ,city of rialto1 ,california ,project for ecosystem restoration and flood risk management1 ,city of ,rialto and vicinity1 ,california4 7#h7 ,north richmond1 ,california ,project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 including sea level rise1 and ecosystem restoration1 ,north ,richmond1 ,california4 7#i7 ,stratford1 ,connecticut ,project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction and flood risk management1 ,stratford1 ,connecticut4 7#aj7 ,thatchbed ,island1 ,connecticut ,project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration1 ,thatchbed ,island1 ,essex1 ,connecticut4 7#aa7 ,woodbridge1 ,connecticut ,project for flood risk management1 ,woodbridge1 ,connecticut4 7#ab7 ,federal triangle area1 ,washington1 ,district of ,columbia ,project for flood risk management1 ,federal ,triangle ,area1 ,washington1 ,district of ,columbia1 including construction of improvements to interior drainage4 7#ac7 ,potomac and anacostia rivers1 ,washington1 ,district of ,columbia ,project for recreational access1 including enclosed swimming areas1 ,potomac and ,anacostia ,rivers1 ,district of ,columbia4 7#ad7 ,washington metropolitan area1 ,washington1 ,district of ,columbia1 ,maryland1 and ,virginia ,project for water supply1 including the identification of a secondary water source and additional water storage capability for the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area1 ,washington1 ,district of ,columbia1 ,maryland1 and ,virginia4 7#ae7 ,town of longboat key1 ,florida ,project for whole island hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,town of ,longboat ,key1 ,florida4 7#af7 ,lake runnymede1 ,florida ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,lake ,runnymede1 ,florida4 7#ag7 ,tampa back bay1 ,florida ,project for flood risk management and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 including the use of natural features and nature-based features for protection and recreation1 ,tampa ,back ,bay1 ,florida4 7#ah7 ,port tampa bay and mckay bay1 ,florida ,project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,port ,tampa ,bay1 ,florida1 including ,mc,kay ,bay4 7#ai7 ,lake tohopekaliga1 ,florida ,project for ecosystem restoration and flood risk management1 ,lake ,tohopekaliga1 ,florida4 7#bj7 ,city of albany1 ,georgia ,project for flood risk management1 ,city of ,albany1 ,georgia4 7#ba7 ,city of east point1 ,georgia ,project for flood risk management1 ,city of ,east ,point1 ,georgia4 7#bb7 ,cumberland ,island and ,sea ,island1 ,georgia ,project for ecosystem restoration and coastal storm risk management1 ,cumberland ,island and ,sea ,island1 ,georgia4 7#bc7 ,flint river basin headwaters1 clayton county1 ,georgia ,project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration1 ,flint ,river ,basin ,headwaters1 ,clayton ,county1 ,georgia4 7#bd7 ,county of ,hawai#8i1 ,hawaii ,project for flood and coastal storm risk management1 ,county of ,hawai#8i1 ,hawaii4 7#be7 ,maui1 ,hawaii ,project for coastal storm risk management1 ,county of ,maui1 ,hawaii4 7#bf7 ,waikk1 ,hawaii ,project for ecosystem restoration and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,waikk1 ,hawaii4 7#bg7 ,wailupe ,stream watershed1 ,hawaii ,project for flood risk management1 ,wailupe ,stream watershed1 ,hawaii4 7#bh7 ,columbus1 ,kentucky ,project for flood risk management1 including riverbank stabilization1 ,columbus1 ,kentucky4 7#bi7 ,cumberland ,river1 ,kentucky ,project for navigation1 ,cumberland ,river1 ,kentucky4 7#cj7 ,jenkins1 ,kentucky ,project for flood risk management and water supply1 ,jenkins1 ,kentucky4 7#ca7 ,kentucky ,river1 ,kentucky ,project for flood risk management on the ,kentucky ,river and its tributaries and watersheds in ,breathitt1 ,clay1 ,estill1 ,harlan1 ,lee1 ,leslie1 ,letcher1 ,owsley1 ,perry1 and ,wolfe ,counties1 ,kentucky4 7#cb7 ,newport1 ,kentucky ,project for ecosystem restoration1 flood risk management1 and recreation1 ,newport1 ,kentucky4 7#cc7 ,ellicott ,city and ,howard ,county1 ,maryland ,project for flood risk management1 ,ellicott ,city and ,howard ,county1 ,maryland4 7#cd7 ,assawompset pond complex1 ,massachusetts ,project for ecosystem restoration1 flood risk management1 and water supply1 ,assawompset ,pond ,complex1 ,massachusetts4 7#ce7 ,charles river1 ,massachusetts ,project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration1 ,charles ,river1 ,massachusetts4 7#cf7 ,chelsea creek and mill creek1 ,massachusetts ,project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration1 including bank stabilization1 ,city of ,chelsea1 ,massachusetts4 7#cg7 ,connecticut river streambank erosion1 ,massachusetts1 ,vermont1 and ,new ,hampshire ,project for streambank erosion1 ,connecticut ,river1 ,massachusetts1 ,vermont1 and ,new ,hampshire4 7#ch7 ,deerfield river1 ,massachusetts ,project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration1 ,deerfield ,river1 ,massachusetts4 7#ci7 ,town of north attleborough1 ,massachusetts ,project for ecosystem restoration and flood risk management1 ,ten ,mile ,river1 ,north ,attleborough1 ,massachusetts4 7#dj7 ,town of hull1 ,massachusetts ,project for flood risk management and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,hull1 ,massachusetts4 7#da7 ,city of revere1 ,massachusetts ,project for flood risk management and marsh ecosystem restoration1 ,city of ,revere1 ,massachusetts4 7#db7 ,lower east side1 detroit1 ,michigan ,project for flood risk management1 ,lower ,east ,side1 ,detroit1 ,michigan4 7#dc7 ,elijah root dam1 ,michigan ,project for dam removal1 by carrying out a disposition study under section #baf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #edi;a71 ,elijah ,root ,dam1 ,michigan4 7#dd7 ,grosse pointe shores and grosse pointe farms1 ,michigan ,project for ecosystem restoration and flood risk management1 ,grosse ,pointe ,shores and ,grosse ,pointe ,farms1 ,michigan4 7#de7 ,southeast ,michigan1 ,michigan ,project for flood risk management1 ,southeast ,michigan4 7#df7 ,tittabawassee ,river1 ,chippewa ,river1 ,pine ,river1 and ,tobacco ,river1 ,michigan ,project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration1 ,tittabawassee ,river1 ,chippewa ,river1 ,pine ,river1 and ,tobacco ,river1 ,michigan4 7#dg7 ,southwest ,mississippi1 ,mississippi ,project for ecosystem restoration and flood risk management1 ,wilkinson1 ,adams1 ,warren1 ,claiborne1 ,franklin1 ,amite1 and ,jefferson ,counties1 ,mississippi4 7#dh7 ,bellevue1 ,nebraska ,project for flood risk management1 ,bellevue1 ,nebraska1 including the placement of a pump station near ,offutt ,ditch4 7#di7 ,papillion ,creek1 ,nebraska ,project for flood risk management1 including levee improvement1 ,papillion ,creek1 ,nebraska4 7#ej7 ,sarpy ,county1 ,nebraska ,project for flood risk management1 ,sarpy ,county1 ,nebraska4 7#ea7 ,camden and gloucester county1 ,new ,jersey ,project for tidal and riverine flood risk management1 ,camden and ,gloucester ,counties1 ,new ,jersey4 7#eb7 ,edgewater1 ,new ,jersey ,project for flood risk management1 ,edgewater1 ,new ,jersey4 7#ec7 ,maurice river1 ,new ,jersey ,project for navigation and for beneficial use of dredged materials for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction and ecosystem restoration1 ,maurice ,river1 ,new ,jersey4 7#ed7 ,northern new jersey inland flooding1 ,new ,jersey ,project for inland flood risk management in ,hudson1 ,essex1 ,union1 ,bergen1 ,hunterdon1 ,morris1 ,somerset1 ,warren1 ,passaic1 and ,sussex ,counties1 ,new ,jersey4 7#ee7 ,riser ditch1 ,new ,jersey ,project for flood risk management1 including channel improvements1 and other related water resource needs related to ,riser ,ditch in the communities of ,south ,hackensack1 ,hasbrouck ,heights1 ,little ,ferry1 ,teterboro1 and ,moonachie1 ,new ,jersey4 7#ef7 ,rockaway river1 ,new ,jersey ,project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration1 including bank stabilization1 ,rockaway ,river1 ,new ,jersey4 7#eg7 ,tenakill brook1 ,new ,jersey ,project for flood risk management1 ,tenakill ,brook1 ,new ,jersey4 7#eh7 ,verona1 cedar grove1 and west caldwell1 ,new ,jersey ,project for flood risk management along the ,peckman ,river ,basin in the townships of ,verona 7and surrounding area71 ,cedar ,grove1 and ,west ,caldwell1 ,new ,jersey4 7#ei7 ,whippany river watershed1 ,new ,jersey ,project for flood risk management1 ,morris ,county1 ,new ,jersey4 7#fj7 ,lake farmington dam1 ,new ,mexico ,project for water supply1 ,lake ,farmington ,dam1 ,new ,mexico4 7#fa7 ,mcclure dam1 ,new ,mexico ,project for dam safety improvements and flood risk management1 ,mc,clure ,dam1 ,city of ,santa ,fe1 ,new ,mexico4 7#fb7 ,blind ,brook1 ,new ,york ,project for flood risk management1 coastal storm risk management1 navigation1 ecosystem restoration1 and water supply1 ,blind ,brook1 ,new ,york4 7#fc7 ,brooklyn navy yard1 ,new ,york ,project for flood risk management and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,brooklyn ,navy ,yard1 ,new ,york4 7#fd7 ,connetquot ,river and ,green ,creek1 ,new ,york ,project for navigation1 ,connetquot ,river and ,green ,creek1 ,suffolk ,county1 ,new ,york4 7#fe7 ,hutchinson river1 ,new ,york ,project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration1 ,hutchinson ,river1 ,new ,york4 7#ff7 ,mohawk river basin1 ,new ,york ,project for flood risk management1 navigation1 and environmental restoration1 ,mohawk ,river ,basin1 ,new ,york4 7#fg7 ,newtown creek1 ,new ,york ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,newtown ,creek1 ,new ,york4 7#fh7 ,john ,j4 ,burns ,park1 ,oyster ,bay1 ,new ,york ,project for flood risk management and hurricane and storm risk reduction1 ,oyster ,bay1 ,new ,york1 in the vicinity of ,john ,j4 ,burns ,park1 ,massapequa1 ,new ,york1 including the replacement and reconstruction of the existing bulkhead system4 7#fi7 ,joseph ,j4 ,saladino ,memorial ,marina1 ,oyster ,bay1 ,new ,york ,project for flood risk management and hurricane and storm risk reduction1 ,oyster ,bay1 ,new ,york1 in the vicinity of the ,joseph ,j4 ,saladino ,memorial ,marina1 ,massapequa1 ,new ,york1 including the replacement and reconstruction of the existing bulkhead system4 7#gj7 ,saw mill river1 ,new ,york ,project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration to address areas in the ,city of ,yonkers and the ,village of ,hastings-on-,hudson within the #ajj-year flood zone1 ,saw ,mill ,river1 ,new ,york4 7#ga7 ,south ,shore of ,long ,island1 ,new ,york ,project for flood and coastal storm risk management1 navigation1 and ecosystem restoration1 ,south ,shore of ,long ,island1 ,new ,york4 7#gb7 ,upper east river and flushing bay1 ,new ,york ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,upper ,east ,river and ,flushing ,bay1 ,new ,york4 7#gc7 ,cape ,fear ,river basin1 ,north ,carolina ,project for flood and coastal storm risk management1 ,cape ,fear ,river ,basin1 ,north ,carolina4 7#gd7 ,oregon ,inlet1 ,north ,carolina ,project for navigation1 ,oregon ,inlet1 ,north ,carolina4 7#ge7 ,mineral ridge dam1 ,ohio ,project for dam safety improvements and rehabilitation1 ,mineral ,ridge ,dam1 ,ohio4 7#gf7 ,mill ,creek ,levee and ,walla ,walla ,river1 ,oregon ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,mill ,creek ,levee and ,walla ,walla ,river1 ,oregon4 7#gg7 ,brodhead creek watershed1 ,pennsylvania ,project for ecosystem restoration and flood risk management1 ,brodhead ,creek ,watershed1 ,pennsylvania4 7#gh7 ,chartiers creek watershed1 ,pennsylvania ,project for flood risk management1 ,chartiers ,creek ,watershed1 ,pennsylvania4 7#gi7 ,coplay creek1 ,pennsylvania ,project for flood risk management1 ,coplay ,creek1 ,pennsylvania4 7#hj7 ,berkeley county1 ,south ,carolina ,project for ecosystem restoration and flood risk management1 ,berkeley ,county1 ,south ,carolina4 7#ha7 ,big sioux river1 ,south ,dakota ,project for flood risk management1 ,city of ,watertown and vicinity1 ,south ,dakota4 7#hb7 ,el paso county1 ,texas ,project for flood risk management for economically disadvantaged communities1 as defined by the ,secretary under section #afj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note71 along the ,united ,states-,mexico border1 ,el ,paso ,county1 ,texas4 7#hc7 ,gulf intracoastal waterway-channel to palacios1 ,texas ,project for navigation1 ,gulf ,intracoastal ,waterway-,channel to ,palacios1 ,texas4 7#hd7 ,hidalgo and ,cameron ,counties1 ,texas ,project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration1 the ,resacas1 ,hidalgo and ,cameron ,counties1 ,texas4 7#he7 ,sikes lake1 ,texas ,project for ecosystem restoration and flood risk management1 ,sikes ,lake1 ,texas4 7#hf7 ,southwest border region1 ,texas ,project for flood risk management for economically disadvantaged communities1 as defined by the ,secretary under section #afj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note71 along the ,united ,states-,mexico border in ,webb1 ,zapata1 and ,starr ,counties1 ,texas4 7#hg7 ,lower clear creek and dickinson bayou1 ,texas ,project for flood risk management1 ,lower ,clear ,creek and ,dickinson ,bayou1 ,texas4 7#hh7 ,great ,salt ,lake1 ,utah ,project for ecosystem restoration and water supply1 ,great ,salt ,lake1 ,utah4 7#hi7 ,cedar island1 ,virginia ,project for ecosystem restoration1 hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 and navigation1 ,cedar ,island1 ,virginia4 7#ij7 ,ballinger creek1 ,washington ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,city of ,shoreline1 ,washington4 7#ia7 ,city of north bend1 ,washington ,project for water supply1 ,city of ,north ,bend1 ,washington4 7#ib7 ,taneum creek1 ,washington ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,taneum ,creek1 ,washington4 7#ic7 ,city of huntington1 ,west ,virginia ,project for flood risk management1 ,huntington1 ,west ,virginia4 7#id7 ,fox-,wolf ,basin1 ,wisconsin ,project for flood risk management and water supply1 ,fox-,wolf ,basin1 ,wisconsin4 7b7 ,project modifications ,the ,secretary is authorized to conduct a feasibility study for the following project modifications3 7#a7 ,craighead1 ,poinsett1 and ,cross ,counties1 ,arkansas ,modifications to the project for flood protection and major drainage improvement in the ,saint ,francis ,river ,basin1 ,missouri and ,arkansas1 authorized by section #bjd of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #agb71 to provide flood risk management for the tributaries and drainage of ,straight ,slough1 ,craighead1 ,poinsett1 and ,cross ,counties1 ,arkansas4 7#b7 ,shingle creek and kissimmee river1 ,florida ,modifications to the project for ecosystem restoration and water storage1 ,shingle ,creek and ,kissimmee ,river1 ,florida1 authorized by section #bja7;a77#e7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bfgj71 for flood risk management4 7#c7 ,jacksonville harbor1 ,florida ,modifications to the project for navigation1 ,jacksonville ,harbor1 ,florida1 authorized by section #gjjb of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acfd71 for outer channel improvements4 7#d7 ,savannah ,harbor1 ,georgia ,modifications to the project for navigation1 ,savannah ,harbor ,expansion ,project1 ,georgia1 authorized by section #gjjb7a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acfd2 #acb ,stat4 #chci71 without evaluation of additional deepening4 7#e7 ,honolulu ,harbor1 ,hawaii ,modifications to the project for navigation1 ,honolulu ,harbor1 ,hawaii1 for navigation improvements and coastal storm risk management1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,march #c1 #aije 7chapter #adhb1 #cc ,stat4 #aadf74 7#f7 ,cedar river1 cedar rapids1 ,iowa ,modifications to the project for flood risk management1 ,cedar ,river1 ,cedar ,rapids1 ,iowa1 authorized by section #gjjb7b7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acff71 consistent with the ,city of ,cedar ,rapids1 ,iowa1 ,cedar ,river ,flood ,control ,system ,master ,plan4 7#g7 ,south ,haven ,harbor1 ,michigan ,modifications to the project for navigation1 ,south ,haven ,harbor1 ,michigan1 for turning basin improvements1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,august #aa1 #ahhh 7chapter #hfj1 #be ,stat4 #djf74 7#h7 ,salem river1 salem county1 ,new ,jersey ,modifications to the project for navigation1 ,salem ,river1 ,salem ,county1 ,new ,jersey1 authorized by section #a of the ,act of ,march #b1 #aijg 7chapter #beji1 #cd ,stat4 #ajhj71 to increase the authorized depth4 7#i7 ,port of ,ogdensburg1 ,new ,york ,modifications to the project for navigation1 ,port of ,ogdensburg1 ,new ,york1 including deepening1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,june #be1 #aiaj 7chapter #chb1 #cf ,stat4 #fce74 7#aj7 ,rollinson ,channel and ,hatteras ,inlet to ,hatteras1 ,north ,carolina ,modifications to the project for navigation1 ,rollinson ,channel and channel from ,hatteras ,inlet to ,hatteras1 ,north ,carolina1 authorized by section #aja of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifb 7#gf ,stat4 #aagd71 to incorporate the ocean bar4 7#aa7 ,hiram m4 chittenden locks1 lake washington ship canal1 ,washington ,modifications to the ,hiram ,m4 ,chittenden ,locks 7also known as ,ballard ,locks71 ,lake ,washington ,ship ,canal1 ,washington1 authorized by the ,act of ,june #be1 #aiaj 7chapter #chb1 #cf ,stat4 #fff71 for the construction of fish ladder improvements1 including efforts to address elevated temperature and low dissolved oxygen levels in the ,canal4 7#ab7 ,huntington1 ,west ,virginia ,modifications to the ,huntington ,local ,protection ,project1 ,huntington1 ,west ,virginia4 7c7 ,special rules 7#a7 ,wailupe ,stream watershed1 ,hawaii ,the study authorized by subsection 7a77#bg7 shall be considered a resumption and a continuation of the general reevaluation initiated on ,december #cj1 #bjjc1 pursuant to section #bji of the ,flood ,control ,act 7#gf ,stat4 #aaig74 7#b7 ,bellevue and ,papillion ,creek1 ,nebraska ,the studies authorized by paragraphs 7#dh7 and 7#di7 of subsection 7a7 shall be considered a continuation of the study that resulted in the ,chief's ,report for the project for ,papillion ,creek and ,tributaries ,lakes1 ,nebraska1 signed ,january #bd1 #bjbb4 7#c7 ,south ,shore of ,long ,island1 ,new ,york ,in carrying out the study authorized by subsection 7a77#ga71 the ,secretary shall study the ,south ,shore of ,long ,island1 ,new ,york1 as a whole system1 including inlets that are ,federal channels4 7#d7 ,project modifications ,each study authorized by subsection 7b7 shall be considered a new phase investigation and afforded the same treatment as a general reevaluation4 #hbjb4 ,expedited completion 7a7 ,feasibility ,studies ,the ,secretary shall expedite the completion of a feasibility study for each of the following projects1 and if the ,secretary determines that the project is justified in a completed report1 may proceed directly to preconstruction planning1 engineering1 and design of the project3 7#a7 ,modifications to the project for navigation1 ,auke ,bay1 ,alaska4 7#b7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,cave ,buttes ,dam1 ,arizona4 7#c7 ,project for navigation1 ,branford ,harbor and ,stony ,creek ,channel1 ,connecticut4 7#d7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,east ,hartford ,levee ,system1 ,connecticut4 7#e7 ,project for navigation1 ,guilford ,harbor and ,sluice ,channel1 ,connecticut4 7#f7 ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,lake ,okeechobee1 ,florida4 7#g7 ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,western ,everglades1 ,florida4 7#h7 ,modifications to the project for navigation1 ,hilo ,harbor1 ,hawaii4 7#i7 ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,fox ,river1 ,illinois1 included in the comprehensive plan under section #eai of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfec74 7#aj7 ,project for ecosystem restoration1 recreation1 and other purposes1 ,illinois ,river1 ,chicago ,river1 ,calumet ,river1 ,grand ,calumet ,river1 ,little ,calumet ,river1 and other waterways in the vicinity of ,chicago1 ,illinois1 authorized by section #bja7;a77#g7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bfgj74 7#aa7 ,project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,chicago ,shoreline1 ,illinois1 authorized by section #aja7;a77#ab7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#aaj ,stat4 #cffd2 #abh ,stat4 #acgb74 7#ab7 ,project for coastal storm risk management1 ,st4 ,tammany ,parish1 ,louisiana4 7#ac7 ,modifications to the project for navigation1 ,baltimore ,harbor and ,channels-,seagirt ,loop ,deepening1 ,maryland1 including to a depth of #ej feet4 7#ad7 ,project for flood and coastal storm risk management and ecosystem restoration1 ,boston ,north ,shore1 ,revere1 ,saugus1 ,lynn1 ,malden1 and ,everett1 ,massachusetts4 7#ae7 ,project for flood and coastal storm risk management1 ,chelsea1 ,massachusetts1 authorized by a study resolution of the ,committee on ,public ,works of the ,senate dated ,september #ab1 #aifi4 7#af7 ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,herring ,river ,estuary1 ,barnstable ,county1 ,massachusetts1 authorized by a resolution of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 approved ,july #bc1 #aiig4 7#ag7 ,modifications to the project for flood risk management1 ,north ,adams1 ,massachusetts1 authorized by section #e of the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aicf 7chapter #fhh1 #di ,stat4 #aegb2 #ee ,stat4 #fci71 for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration4 7#ah7 ,project for coastal storm risk management1 ecosystem restoration1 and navigation1 ,nauset ,barrier ,beach and inlet system1 ,chatham1 ,massachusetts1 authorized by a study resolution of the ,committee on ,public ,works of the ,senate dated ,september #ab1 #aifi4 7#ai7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,de,soto ,county1 ,mississippi4 7#bj7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,rahway1 ,new ,jersey1 authorized by section #ccf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgab74 7#ba7 ,project for coastal storm risk management1 ,raritan ,bay and ,sandy ,hook ,bay1 ,new ,jersey4 7#bb7 ,project for coastal storm risk management1 ,sea ,bright to ,manasquan1 ,new ,jersey4 7#bc7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,rio ,grande de ,loiza1 ,puerto ,rico4 7#bd7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,rio ,nigua1 ,salinas1 ,puerto ,rico4 7#be7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,kanawha ,river ,basin1 ,west ,virginia1 ,virginia1 and ,north ,carolina4 7b7 ,post-,authorization ,change ,reports ,the ,secretary shall expedite completion of a post-authorization change report for the following projects3 7#a7 ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,tres ,rios1 ,arizona1 authorized by section #aja7;b77#d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #begg74 7#b7 ,project for coastal storm risk management1 ,surf ,city and ,north ,topsail ,beach1 ,north ,carolina1 authorized by section #gjjb7c7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acfg74 7c7 ,watershed and river basin assessments 7#a7 ,great ,lakes coastal resiliency study ,the ,secretary shall expedite the completion of the comprehensive assessment of water resources needs for the ,great ,lakes ,system under section #gbi of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfg;a71 as required by section #abai of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah 7#acb ,stat4 #chaa2 #acd ,stat4 #bfhc74 7#b7 ,county of ,hawai#8i1 ,hawaii ,the ,secretary shall expedite the completion of a watershed assessment for the ,county of ,hawai#8i1 ,hawaii1 under section #gbi of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfg;a74 7d7 ,maintenance of navigation channels ,the ,secretary shall expedite the completion of a determination of the feasibility of improvements proposed by the non-,federal interest under section #bjd7;f77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbcb7;f77#a77;,a77i771 for the deepening and widening of the navigation project for ,coos ,bay1 ,oregon1 authorized by the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahgi 7chapter #aha1 #bj ,stat4 #cgj74 #hbjc4 ,expedited modifications of existing feasibility studies ,the ,secretary shall expedite the completion of the following feasibility studies1 as modified by this section1 and if the ,secretary determines that a project that is the subject of the feasibility study is justified in the completed report1 may proceed directly to preconstruction planning1 engineering1 and design of the project3 7#a7 ,mare ,island ,strait1 ,california ,the study for navigation1 ,mare ,island ,strait channel1 authorized by section #djf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #cbc71 is modified to authorize the ,secretary to consider the economic and national security benefits from recent proposals for utilization of the channel for ,department of ,defense shipbuilding and vessel repair4 7#b7 ,lake pontchartrain and vicinity1 ,louisiana ,the study for flood risk management and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,lake ,pontchartrain and ,vicinity1 ,louisiana1 authorized by section #bjd of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aife 7#gi ,stat4 #ajgg71 is modified to authorize the ,secretary to investigate increasing the scope of the project to provide protection against a #bjj-year storm event4 7#c7 ,blackstone river valley1 ,rhode ,island and ,massachusetts 7,a7 ,in general ,the study for ecosystem restoration1 ,blackstone ,river ,valley1 ,rhode ,island and ,massachusetts1 authorized by section #efi of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#aaj ,stat4 #cghh71 is modified to authorize the ,secretary to conduct a study for water supply1 water flow1 and wetland restoration and protection within the scope of the study4 7,b7 ,incorporation of existing data ,in carrying out the study described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall use1 to the extent practicable1 any existing data for the project prepared under the authority of section #bjf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bccj74 7#d7 ,lower saddle river1 ,new ,jersey ,the study for flood control1 ,lower ,saddle ,river1 ,new ,jersey1 authorized by section #dja7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #daai71 is modified to authorize the ,secretary to review the previously authorized study and take into consideration changes in hydraulic and hydrologic circumstances and local economic development since the study was initially authorized4 7#e7 ,trinity ,river and tributaries1 ,texas ,the study for navigation1 ,liberty1 ,texas1 authorized by section #abja7g7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah 7#acb ,stat4 #chjb71 is modified to authorize the ,secretary to include in the study flood risk management and ecosystem restoration4 #hbjd4 ,corps of ,engineers reservoir sedimentation assessment 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 at ,federal expense1 shall conduct an assessment of sediment in reservoirs owned and operated by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,contents ,for each reservoir for which the ,secretary carries out an assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall include in the assessment-- 7#a7 an estimation of the volume of sediment in the reservoir2 7#b7 an evaluation of the effects of such sediment on reservoir storage capacity1 including a quantification of lost reservoir storage capacity due to the sediment and an evaluation of how such lost reservoir storage capacity affects the allocated storage space for authorized purposes within the reservoir 7including1 where applicable1 allocations for dead storage1 inactive storage1 active conservation1 joint use1 and flood surcharge72 7#c7 the identification of any additional effects of sediment on the operations of the reservoir or the ability of the reservoir to meet its authorized purposes2 7#d7 the identification of any potential effects of the sediment over the #aj-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act on the areas immediately upstream and downstream of the reservoir2 7#e7 the identification of any existing sediment monitoring and management plans associated with the reservoir2 7#f7 for any reservoir that does not have a sediment monitoring and management plan-- 7,a7 an identification of whether a sediment management plan for the reservoir is under development2 or 7,b7 an assessment of whether a sediment management plan for the reservoir would be useful in the long-term operation and maintenance of the reservoir for its authorized purposes2 and 7#g7 any opportunities for beneficial use of the sediment in the vicinity of the reservoir4 7c7 ,report to congress2 public availability ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 and make publicly available 7including on a publicly available website71 a report describing the results of the assessment carried out under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #hbje4 ,report and recommendations on dredge capacity 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 and make publicly available 7including on a publicly available website71 a report that includes-- 7#a7 a quantification of the expected hopper and pipeline dredging needs of authorized water resources development projects for the #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 including-- 7,a7 the dredging needs to-- 7i7 construct deepenings or widenings at authorized but not constructed projects and the associated operations and maintenance needs of such projects2 and 7ii7 operate and maintain existing ,federal navigation channels2 7,b7 the amount of dredging to be carried out by the ,corps of ,engineers for other ,federal agencies2 7,c7 the dredging needs associated with authorized hurricane and storm damage risk reduction projects 7including periodic renourishment72 and 7,d7 the dredging needs associated with projects for the beneficial use of dredged material authorized by section #aabb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf note72 7#b7 an identification of the ,federal appropriations for dredging projects and expenditures from the ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund for fiscal year #bjae and each fiscal year thereafter2 7#c7 an identification of the dredging capacity of the domestic hopper and pipeline dredge fleet1 including publicly owned and privately owned vessels1 in each of the #aj years preceding the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#d7 an analysis of the ability of the domestic hopper and pipeline dredge fleet to meet the expected dredging needs identified under paragraph 7#a71 including an analysis of such ability in each of-- 7,a7 the east coast region2 7,b7 the west coast region1 including the ,states of ,alaska and ,hawaii2 7,c7 the gulf coast region2 and 7,d7 the ,great ,lakes region2 7#e7 an identification of the dredging capacity of domestic hopper and pipeline dredge vessels that are under contract for construction and intended to be used at water resources development projects2 7#f7 an identification of any hopper or pipeline dredge vessel expected to be retired or become unavailable during the #aj-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this section2 7#g7 an identification of the potential costs of using either public or private dredging to carry out authorized water resources development projects2 and 7#h7 any recommendations of the ,secretary for adding additional domestic hopper and pipeline dredging capacity1 including adding public and private dredging vessels to the domestic hopper and pipeline dredge fleet to efficiently service water resources development projects4 7b7 ,opportunity for participation ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide interested stakeholders1 including representatives from the commercial dredging industry1 with an opportunity to submit comments to the ,secretary4 7c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,corps of ,engineers should add additional dredging capacity if the addition of such capacity would-- 7#a7 enable the ,corps of ,engineers to carry out water resources development projects in an efficient and cost-effective manner2 and 7#b7 be in the best interests of the ,united ,states4 #hbjf4 ,assessment of impacts from changing operation and maintenance responsibilities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out an assessment of the consequences of amending section #aja7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaa7;b77 to authorize the operation and maintenance of navigation projects for a harbor or inland harbor constructed by the ,secretary at #ajj-percent ,federal cost to a depth of #ee feet4 7b7 ,contents ,in carrying out the assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 describe all existing ,federal navigation projects that are authorized or constructed to a depth of #ee feet or greater2 7#b7 describe any ,federal navigation project that is likely to seek authorization or modification to a depth of #ee feet or greater during the #aj-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this section2 7#c7 estimate-- 7,a7 the potential annual increase in ,federal costs that would result from authorizing operation and maintenance of a navigation project to a depth of #ee feet at ,federal expense2 and 7,b7 the potential cumulative increase in such ,federal costs during the #aj-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this section2 and 7#d7 assess the potential effect of authorizing operation and maintenance of a navigation project to a depth of #ee feet at ,federal expense on other ,federal navigation operation and maintenance activities1 including the potential impact on activities at donor ports1 energy transfer ports1 emerging harbor projects1 and projects carried out in the ,great ,lakes ,navigation ,system1 as such terms are defined in section #ajb7;a77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch note74 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 and make publicly available 7including on a publicly available website71 a report describing the results of the assessment carried out under subsection 7a74 #hbjg4 ,maintenance dredging data ,section #aacc7;b77#c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf;f7b77#c77 is amended by inserting 1 including a separate line item for all ,federal costs associated with the disposal of dredged material before the semicolon4 #hbjh4 ,western infrastructure study 7a7 ,comprehensive study ,the ,secretary shall conduct a comprehensive study to evaluate the effectiveness of carrying out additional measures1 including measures that use natural features or nature-based features1 at or upstream of covered reservoirs1 for the purposes of-- 7#a7 sustaining operations in response to changing hydrological and climatic conditions2 7#b7 mitigating the risk of drought or floods1 including the loss of storage capacity due to sediment accumulation2 7#c7 increasing water supply2 or 7#d7 aquatic ecosystem restoration4 7b7 ,study focus ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall include all covered reservoirs located in the ,south ,pacific ,division of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7c7 ,consultation and use of existing data 7#a7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with applicable-- 7,a7 ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies2 7,b7 ,indian ,tribes2 7,c7 non-,federal interests2 and 7,d7 stakeholders1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,use of existing data and prior studies ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate-- 7,a7 use existing data provided to the ,secretary by entities described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 incorporate-- 7i7 relevant information from prior studies and projects carried out by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 the relevant technical data and scientific approaches with respect to changing hydrological and climatic conditions4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall 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 describes-- 7#a7 the results of the study2 and 7#b7 any recommendations for additional study in specific geographic areas4 7e7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section provides authority to the ,secretary to change the authorized purposes of any covered reservoir4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered reservoir ,the term covered reservoir means a reservoir owned and operated by the ,secretary or for which the ,secretary has flood control responsibilities under section #g of the ,act of ,december #bb1 #aidd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gji74 7#b7 ,natural feature and nature-based feature ,the terms natural feature and nature-based feature have the meanings given such terms in section #aahd7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhi;a7a774 #hbji4 ,recreation and economic development at ,corps facilities in ,appalachia 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a plan to implement the recreational and economic development opportunities identified by the ,secretary in the report submitted under section #bjf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bfhj7 at ,corps of ,engineers facilities located within a distressed county or an at-risk county 7as described in subsection 7a77#a7 of such section7 in ,appalachia4 7b7 ,considerations ,in accordance with existing guidance1 in preparing the plan under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider options for ,federal funding1 partnerships1 and outgrants to ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments1 nonprofit organizations1 and commercial businesses4 #hbaj4 ,ouachita ,river watershed1 ,arkansas and ,louisiana ,the ,secretary shall conduct a review of projects in the ,ouachita ,river watershed1 ,arkansas and ,louisiana1 under section #baf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #edi;a74 #hbaa4 ,report on ,santa ,barbara streams1 ,lower ,mission ,creek1 ,california ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 and make publicly available 7including on a publicly available website71 a report that provides an updated economic review of the remaining portions of the project for flood damage reduction1 ,santa ,barbara streams1 ,lower ,mission ,creek1 ,california1 authorized by section #aja7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #begg71 taking into consideration work already completed by the non-,federal interest4 #hbab4 ,disposition study on ,salinas ,dam and ,reservoir1 ,california ,in carrying out the disposition study for the project for ,salinas ,dam 7,santa ,margarita ,lake71 ,california1 pursuant to section #bjb7;d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bfge71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 ensure that the ,county of ,san ,luis ,obispo is provided right of first refusal for any potential conveyance of the project2 and 7#b7 ensure that the study identifies and describes any potential repairs or modifications to the project necessary to meet ,federal and ,state dam safety requirements prior to transferring the project4 #hbac4 ,excess lands report for ,whittier ,narrows ,dam1 ,california 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall 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 identifies any real property associated with the ,whittier ,narrows ,dam element of the ,los ,angeles ,county ,drainage ,area project that the ,secretary determines-- 7#a7 is not needed to carry out the authorized purposes of the ,whittier ,narrows ,dam element of such project2 and 7#b7 could be transferred to the ,city of ,pico ,rivera1 ,california1 for the replacement of recreational facilities located in such city that were adversely impacted by dam safety construction activities associated with the ,whittier ,narrows ,dam element of such project4 7b7 ,los ,angeles ,county ,drainage ,area project defined ,in this section1 the term ,los ,angeles ,county ,drainage ,area project means the project for flood control1 ,los ,angeles ,county ,drainage ,area1 ,california1 authorized by section #aja7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiij 7#ajd ,stat4 #dfaa2 #acj ,stat4 #afij74 #hbad4 ,comprehensive central and southern ,florida study 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out a feasibility study for resiliency and comprehensive improvements or modifications to existing water resources development projects in the central and southern ,florida area1 for the purposes of flood risk management1 water supply1 ecosystem restoration 7including preventing saltwater intrusion71 recreation1 and related purposes4 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the feasibility study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 is authorized to-- 7,a7 review the report of the ,chief of ,engineers on central and southern ,florida1 published as ,house ,document #fdc1 #hjth ,congress1 #b;d ,session1 and other related reports of the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 recommend cost-effective structural and nonstructural projects for implementation that provide a systemwide approach for the purposes described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 shall ensure the study and any projects recommended under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 will not interfere with the efforts undertaken to carry out the ,comprehensive ,everglades ,restoration ,plan pursuant to section #fja of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfhj2 #acb ,stat4 #cghf74 #hbae4 ,northern estuaries ecosystem restoration1 ,florida 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,central and ,southern ,florida project ,the term ,central and ,southern ,florida ,project has the meaning given that term in section #fja of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj4 7#b7 ,northern estuaries ,the term northern estuaries means the ,caloosahatchee ,estuary1 ,charlotte ,harbor1 ,indian ,river ,lagoon1 ,lake ,worth ,lagoon1 and ,st4 ,lucie ,river ,estuary4 7#c7 ,south ,florida ecosystem 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,south ,florida ecosystem means the area consisting of the land and water within the boundary of the ,south ,florida ,water ,management ,district in effect on ,july #a1 #aiii4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term ,south ,florida ecosystem includes-- 7i7 the ,everglades2 7ii7 the ,florida ,keys2 7iii7 the contiguous near-shore coastal water of ,south ,florida2 and 7iv7 ,florida's ,coral ,reef4 7#d7 ,study area ,the term study area means all lands and waters within-- 7,a7 the northern estuaries2 7,b7 the ,south ,florida ecosystem2 and 7,c7 the study area boundaries of the ,indian ,river ,lagoon ,national ,estuary ,program and the ,coastal and ,heartland ,estuary ,partnership1 authorized pursuant to section #cbj of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #accj74 7b7 ,proposed comprehensive plan 7#a7 ,development ,the ,secretary shall develop1 in cooperation with the non-,federal sponsors of the ,central and ,southern ,florida project and any relevant ,federal1 ,state1 and ,tribal agencies1 a proposed comprehensive plan for the purpose of restoring1 preserving1 and protecting the northern estuaries4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall develop a proposed comprehensive plan that provides for ecosystem restoration within the northern estuaries1 including the elimination of harmful discharges from ,lake ,okeechobee4 7#c7 ,submission ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress for approval-- 7,a7 the proposed comprehensive plan developed under this subsection2 and 7,b7 recommendations for future feasibility studies within the study area for the ecosystem restoration of the northern estuaries4 7#d7 ,interim reports ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until the submission of the proposed comprehensive plan under paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress an interim report on the development of the proposed comprehensive plan4 7#e7 ,additional studies and analyses ,notwithstanding the submission of the proposed comprehensive plan under paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall continue to conduct such studies and analyses after the date of such submission as are necessary for the purpose of restoring1 preserving1 and protecting the northern estuaries4 7c7 ,limitation ,nothing in this section shall be construed to require the alteration or amendment of the schedule for completion of the ,comprehensive ,everglades ,restoration ,plan4 #hbaf4 ,study on shellfish habitat and seagrass1 ,florida ,central ,gulf ,coast 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall carry out a study1 and 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 report1 on projects and activities carried out through the ,engineer ,research and ,development ,center to restore shellfish habitat and seagrass in coastal estuaries in the ,florida ,central ,gulf ,coast4 7b7 ,requirements ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consult with independent expert scientists and other regional stakeholders with relevant expertise and experience2 and 7#b7 coordinate with ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies providing oversight for both short- and long-term monitoring of the projects and activities described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #b1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #hbag4 ,report on ,south ,florida ecosystem restoration plan implementation 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall 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 provides an update on-- 7#a7 ,comprehensive ,everglades ,restoration ,plan projects1 as authorized by or pursuant to section #fja of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfhj2 #aba ,u4,s4,c4 #abfi2 #acb ,u4,s4,c4 #cghf72 7#b7 the review of the ,lake ,okeechobee ,regulation ,schedule pursuant to section #aajf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah 7#acb ,stat4 #cggc7 and section #baj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhb72 and 7#c7 any additional water resources development projects and studies included in the ,south ,florida ,ecosystem ,restoration ,plan ,integrated ,delivery ,schedule prepared in accordance with part #che of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,contents ,the ,secretary shall include in the report submitted under subsection 7a7 the status of each authorized water resources development project or study described in such subsection1 including-- 7#a7 an estimated implementation or completion date of the project or study2 and 7#b7 the estimated costs to complete implementation or construction1 as applicable1 of the project or study4 #hbah4 ,great ,lakes recreational boating ,notwithstanding subsection 7f7 of section #dee of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#ba71 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare1 at ,federal expense1 and submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report updating the findings of the report on the economic benefits of recreational boating in the ,great ,lakes basin prepared under subsection 7c7 of such section4 #hbai4 ,hydraulic evaluation of ,upper ,mississippi ,river and ,illinois ,river 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with relevant ,federal agencies1 shall1 at ,federal expense1 periodically carry out a study to-- 7#a7 evaluate the flow frequency probabilities of the ,upper ,mississippi ,river and the ,illinois ,river2 and 7#b7 develop updated water surface profiles for such rivers4 7b7 ,area of evaluation ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall conduct analysis along the mainstem of the ,mississippi ,river from upstream of the ,minnesota ,river confluence near ,anoka1 ,minnesota1 to just upstream of the ,ohio ,river confluence near ,cairo1 ,illinois1 and along the ,illinois ,river from ,dresden ,island ,lock and ,dam to the confluence with the ,mississippi ,river1 near ,grafton1 ,illinois4 7c7 ,reports ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than every #bj years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall 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 containing the results of a study carried out under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,public availability ,any information developed under subsection 7a7 shall be made publicly available1 including on a publicly available website4 #hbbj4 ,disposition study on hydropower in the ,willamette ,valley1 ,oregon 7a7 ,disposition study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a disposition study to determine the ,federal interest in1 and identify the effects of1 deauthorizing hydropower as an authorized purpose1 in whole or in part1 of the ,willamette ,valley hydropower project4 7#b7 ,contents ,in carrying out the disposition study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall review the effects of deauthorizing hydropower on-- 7,a7 ,willamette ,valley hydropower project operations2 7,b7 other authorized purposes of such project2 7,c7 cost apportionments2 7,d7 dam safety2 7,e7 compliance with the requirements of the ,endangered ,species ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 and 7,f7 the operations of the remaining dams within the ,willamette ,valley hydropower project4 7#c7 ,recommendations ,if the ,secretary1 through the disposition study authorized by paragraph 7#a71 determines that hydropower should be removed as an authorized purpose of any part of the ,willamette ,valley hydropower project1 the ,secretary shall also investigate and recommend any necessary structural or operational changes at such project that are necessary to achieve an appropriate balance among the remaining authorized purposes of such project or changes to such purposes4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue a report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate that describes-- 7#a7 the results of the disposition study on deauthorizing hydropower as a purpose of the ,willamette ,valley hydropower project2 and 7#b7 any recommendations required under subsection 7a77#c74 7c7 ,costs ,until such time as the report required under subsection 7b7 is issued1 any new construction-related expenditures of the ,secretary at the ,willamette ,valley hydropower project that are assigned to hydropower shall not be reimbursable4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,willamette ,valley hydropower project means the system of dams and reservoir projects authorized to generate hydropower and the power features that operate in conjunction with the main regulating dam facilities1 including the ,big ,cliff1 ,dexter1 and ,foster re-regulating dams in the ,willamette ,river ,basin1 ,oregon1 as authorized by section #d of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aich 7chapter #gie1 #eb ,stat4 #abbb2 #fb ,stat4 #aagh2 #fd ,stat4 #agg2 #fh ,stat4 #abfd2 #gd ,stat4 #dii2 #ajj ,stat4 #dadd74 #hbba4 ,houston ,ship ,channel ,expansion ,channel ,improvement ,project1 ,texas ,the ,secretary shall expedite the completion of a study under section #baf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #edi;a7 for modifications of the project for navigation1 ,houston ,ship ,channel ,expansion ,channel ,improvement ,project1 ,harris1 ,chambers1 and ,galveston ,counties1 ,texas1 authorized by section #dja of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgcd71 to incorporate into the project the construction of barge lanes immediately adjacent to either side of the ,houston ,ship ,channel from ,bolivar ,roads to ,morgan's ,point4 #hbbb4 ,sabine-,neches waterway navigation improvement project1 ,texas ,the ,secretary shall expedite the review and coordination of the feasibility study for the project for navigation1 ,sabine-,neches ,waterway1 ,texas1 under section #bjc7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbca7;b774 #hbbc4 ,norfolk ,harbor and ,channels1 ,virginia ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary shall complete a post-authorization change report for the ,anchorage ,f modifications to the project for navigation1 ,norfolk ,harbor and ,channels1 ,virginia1 authorized by section #bja of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #djij2 #acb ,stat4 #chdj74 #hbbd4 ,coastal ,virginia1 ,virginia 7a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the feasibility study for the project for flood risk management1 ecosystem restoration1 and navigation1 ,coastal ,virginia1 authorized by section #abja7i7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah 7#acb ,stat4 #chjb71 the ,secretary is authorized to enter into a written agreement with any ,federal agency that owns or operates property in the area of the project to accept and expend funds from such ,federal agency to include in the study an analysis with respect to property owned or operated by such ,federal agency4 7b7 ,information ,the ,secretary shall use any relevant information obtained from a ,federal agency described in subsection 7a7 to carry out the feasibility study described in such subsection4 #hbbe4 ,west ,virginia hydropower 7a7 ,in general ,for water resources development projects described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary is authorized to evaluate ,federal and non-,federal modifications to such projects for the purposes of adding capacity for hydropower generation or energy storage4 7b7 ,projects described ,the projects referred to in subsection 7a7 are the following3 7#a7 ,sutton ,dam1 ,braxton ,county1 ,west ,virginia1 authorized by section #e of the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aicf 7chapter #fhh1 #di ,stat4 #aehf74 7#b7 ,hildebrand ,lock and ,dam1 ,monongahela ,county1 ,west ,virginia1 authorized by section #aja of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aiej 7chapter #ahh1 #fd ,stat4 #aff74 7#c7 ,bluestone ,lake1 ,summers ,county1 ,west ,virginia1 authorized by section #e of the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aicf 7chapter #fhh1 #di ,stat4 #aehf74 7#d7 ,r4,d4 ,bailey ,dam1 ,wyoming ,county1 ,west ,virginia1 authorized by section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aifb 7#gf ,stat4 #aahh74 7#e7 ,stonewall ,jackson ,dam1 ,lewis ,county1 ,west ,virginia1 authorized by section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aiff 7#hj ,stat4 #adba74 7#f7 ,east ,lynn ,dam1 ,wayne ,county1 ,west ,virginia1 authorized by section #e of the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aicf 7chapter #fhh1 #di ,stat4 #aehf74 7#g7 ,burnsville ,lake1 ,braxton ,county1 ,west ,virginia1 authorized by section #e of the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aicf 7chapter #fhh1 #di ,stat4 #aehf74 7c7 ,demonstration projects ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may carry out demonstration projects for purposes of testing and evaluating technology for adding capacity for hydropower generation or energy storage to a project described in subsection 7b74 #hbbf4 ,electronic preparation and submission of applications ,section #bjdj7;f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcde7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf and inserting ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbb2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,update on electronic system implementation ,the ,secretary shall 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 quarterly update describing the status of the implementation of this section4 4 #hbbg4 ,investments for recreation areas 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,corps of ,engineers should use all available authorities to promote and enhance development and recreational opportunities at lakes that are part of authorized civil works projects under the administrative jurisdiction of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on investments needed to support recreational activities that are part of authorized water resources development projects under the administrative jurisdiction of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7c7 ,requirements ,the report under subsection 7b7 shall include-- 7#a7 a list of deferred maintenance projects1 including maintenance projects relating to recreational facilities and sites and associated access roads2 7#b7 a plan to fund the projects described in paragraph 7#a7 during the #e-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#c7 a description of efforts made by the ,corps of ,engineers to coordinate investments in recreational facilities and sites and associated access roads with-- 7,a7 ,state and local governments2 or 7,b7 private entities2 and 7#d7 an assessment of whether the modification of ,federal contracting requirements could accelerate the availability of funds for the projects described in paragraph 7#a74 #hbbh4 ,automated fee machines ,for the purpose of mitigating adverse impacts to public access to outdoor recreation1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall consider alternatives to the use of automated fee machines for the collection of fees for the use of developed recreation sites and facilities in ,west ,virginia4 #hbbi4 ,review of recreational hazards 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 carry out a review of potential threats to human life and safety from use of covered sites2 and 7#b7 install such technologies and other measures1 including sirens1 strobe lights1 and signage1 that the ,secretary1 based on the review carried out under paragraph 7#a71 determines necessary for alerting the public of hazardous water conditions or to otherwise minimize or eliminate any identified threats to human life and safety4 7b7 ,covered sites defined ,in this section1 the term covered sites means-- 7#a7 designated recreational areas at the ,buford ,dam1 ,lake ,sidney ,lanier1 ,georgia1 authorized by section #a of the ,act of ,july #bd1 #aidf 7chapter #eie1 #fj ,stat4 #fce72 7#b7 designated recreational areas at the banks of the ,mississippi ,river1 ,louisiana2 and 7#c7 the project for navigation1 ,murderkill ,river1 ,delaware1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,july #ac1 #ahib 7chapter #aeh1 #bg ,stat4 #ih74 #hbcj4 ,assessment of coastal flooding mitigation modeling and testing capacity 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,engineer ,research and ,development ,center1 shall carry out an assessment of the current capacity of the ,corps of ,engineers to model coastal flood mitigation systems and test the effectiveness of such systems in preventing flood damage resulting from coastal storm surges4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 identify the capacity of the ,corps of ,engineers to-- 7,a7 carry out the testing of the performance and reliability of coastal flood mitigation systems2 or 7,b7 collaborate with private industries to carry out such testing2 7#b7 identify any limitations or deficiencies at ,corps of ,engineers facilities that are capable of testing the performance and reliability of coastal flood mitigation systems2 7#c7 assess any benefits that would result from addressing the limitations or deficiencies identified under paragraph 7#b72 and 7#d7 provide recommendations for addressing such limitations or deficiencies4 7c7 ,report to congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 and make publicly available 7including on a publicly available website71 a report describing the results of the assessment carried out under subsection 7a74 #hbca4 ,report on socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 and make publicly available 7including on a publicly available website71 a report that describes and documents the use of contracts and subcontracts with ,small ,disadvantaged ,businesses in carrying out the water resources development authorities of the ,secretary4 7b7 ,information ,the ,secretary shall include in the report under subsection 7a7 information on the distribution of funds to ,small ,disadvantaged ,businesses on a disaggregated basis4 7c7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,small ,disadvantaged ,business has the meaning given that term in section #abd4ajja of title #ac1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 #hbcb4 ,report on solar energy opportunities 7a7 ,assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct an assessment1 in collaboration with relevant ,federal agencies and after consultation with relevant non-,federal interests1 of opportunities to install and maintain photovoltaic solar panels 7including floating solar panels7 at covered projects4 7#b7 ,contents ,the assessment conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 include a description of the economic1 environmental1 and technical viability of installing and maintaining1 or contracting with third parties to install and maintain1 photovoltaic solar panels at covered projects2 7,b7 identify covered projects with a high potential for the installation and maintenance of photovoltaic solar panels and whether such installation and maintenance would require additional authorization2 7,c7 account for potential impacts of photovoltaic solar panels at covered projects and the authorized purposes of such projects1 including potential impacts on flood risk reduction1 navigation1 recreation1 water supply1 and fish and wildlife2 and 7,d7 account for the availability of electric grid infrastructure close to covered projects1 including underutilized transmission infrastructure4 7b7 ,report to congress ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress1 and make publicly available 7including on a publicly available website71 a report containing the results of the assessment conducted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #aj1jjj1jjj to carry out this section4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term covered project means-- 7#a7 any property under the control of the ,corps of ,engineers2 and 7#b7 any water resources development project constructed by the ,secretary or over which the ,secretary has financial or operational responsibility4 #hbcc4 ,report to ,congress on economic valuation of preservation of open space1 recreational areas1 and habitat associated with project lands 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a review of the existing statutory1 regulatory1 and policy requirements related to the determination of the economic value of lands that-- 7#a7 may be provided by the non-,federal interest1 as necessary1 for the construction of a project for flood risk reduction or hurricane and storm risk reduction in accordance with section #ajc7;i7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac7;i772 7#b7 are being maintained for open space1 recreational areas1 or preservation of fish and wildlife habitat2 and 7#c7 will continue to be so maintained as part of the project4 7b7 ,report to congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall issue 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 containing the results of the review conducted under subsection 7a71 including-- 7#a7 a summary of the existing statutory1 regulatory1 and policy requirements described in such subsection2 7#b7 a description of the requirements and process the ,secretary uses to place an economic value on the lands described in such subsection2 7#c7 an assessment of whether such requirements and process affect the ability of a non-,federal interest to provide such lands for the construction of a project described in such subsection2 7#d7 an assessment of whether such requirements and process directly or indirectly encourage the selection of developed lands for the construction of a project1 or have the potential to affect the total cost of a project2 and 7#e7 the identification of alternative measures for determining the economic value of such lands that could provide incentives for the preservation of open space1 recreational areas1 and habitat in association with the construction of a project4 #hbcd4 ,report on corrosion prevention activities ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 and make publicly available 7including on a publicly available website71 a report that describes-- 7#a7 the extent to which the ,secretary has carried out section #ajcc of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcej72 7#b7 the extent to which the ,secretary has incorporated corrosion prevention activities 7as defined in such section7 at water resources development projects constructed or maintained by the ,secretary since the date of enactment of such section2 and 7#c7 in instances where the ,secretary has not incorporated corrosion prevention activities at such water resources development projects since such date1 an explanation of why such corrosion prevention activities have not been incorporated4 #hbce4 ,report to ,congress on easements related to water resources development projects 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a review of the existing statutory1 regulatory1 and policy requirements and procedures related to the use1 in relation to the construction of a project for flood risk management1 hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 or ecosystem restoration1 of covered easements that may be provided to the ,secretary by non-,federal interests4 7b7 ,report to congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall 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 containing the results of the review conducted under subsection 7a71 including-- 7#a7 the findings of the ,secretary relating to-- 7,a7 the minimum rights in property that are necessary to construct1 operate1 or maintain projects for flood risk management1 hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 or ecosystem restoration2 7,b7 whether increased use of covered easements in relation to such projects could promote greater participation from cooperating landowners in addressing local flooding or ecosystem restoration challenges2 and 7,c7 whether such increased use could result in cost savings in the implementation of the projects1 without any reduction in project benefits2 and 7#b7 any recommendations of the ,secretary relating to whether existing requirements or procedures related to such use of covered easements should be revised to reflect the results of the review4 7c7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term covered easement means an easement or other similar interest in real property that-- 7#a7 reserves for the ,secretary rights in the property that are necessary to construct1 operate1 or maintain a water resources development project2 7#b7 provides for appropriate public use of the property1 and retains the right of continued use of the property by the owner of the property1 to the extent such uses are consistent with purposes of the covered easement2 7#c7 provides access to the property for oversight and inspection by the ,secretary2 7#d7 is permanently recorded2 and 7#e7 is enforceable under ,federal and ,state law4 #hbcf4 ,,gao studies 7a7 ,study on project distribution 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate an analysis of-- 7,a7 the geographic distribution of annual and supplemental funding for water resources development projects carried out by the ,secretary over the immediately preceding #e fiscal years2 and 7,b7 the factors contributing to such distribution4 7#b7 ,report ,upon completion of the analysis required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of such analysis4 7b7 ,assessment of concessionaire practices 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate an assessment of the concessionaire lease practices of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7#b7 ,scope ,in conducting the assessment under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall assess-- 7,a7 the extent to which the formula of the ,corps of ,engineers for calculating concessionaire rental rates allows concessionaires to obtain a reasonable return on investment1 taking into account operating margins for sales of food and fuel2 and 7,b7 the process and formula for assessing administrative fees for concessionaire leases that addresses-- 7i7 the statutory authority for such fees2 and 7ii7 the extent to which the process and formula for assessing such fees are transparent and consistent across districts of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7#c7 ,report ,upon completion of the assessment required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of such assessment4 7c7 ,audit of projects over budget or behind schedule 7#a7 ,list required ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states a list of each covered ongoing water resources development project4 7#b7 ,review ,not later than #a year after receiving the list under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall initiate a review of the factors and conditions resulting in the estimated project cost or completion date exceedances for each covered ongoing water resources development project4 7#c7 ,report ,upon completion of the review conducted under paragraph 7#b71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of such review4 7#d7 ,definition of covered ongoing water resources development project ,in this subsection1 the term covered ongoing water resources development project means a water resources development project being carried out by the ,secretary for which1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 the estimated total project cost of the project exceeds the authorized total project cost of the project by not less than #ej1jjj1jjj2 or 7,b7 the estimated completion date of the project exceeds the original estimated completion date of the project by not less than #e years4 7d7 ,studies on mitigation 7#a7 ,study on mitigation for water resources development projects 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a review of projects and activities to mitigate fish and wildlife losses resulting from the construction1 or operation and maintenance1 of an authorized water resources development project4 7,b7 ,requirements ,in conducting the review under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7i7 assess the extent to which-- 7,i7 districts of the ,corps of ,engineers consistently implement the final rule of the ,department of ,defense and the ,environmental ,protection ,agency titled ,compensatory ,mitigation for ,losses of ,aquatic ,resources and issued on ,april #aj1 #bjjh 7#gc ,fed4 ,reg4 #aieid72 7,,ii7 mitigation projects and activities 7including the acquisition of lands or interests in lands7 restore the natural hydrologic conditions1 restore native vegetation1 and otherwise support native fish and wildlife species1 as required under section #ijf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhc72 7,,iii7 mitigation projects or activities 7including the acquisition of lands or interests in lands7 are undertaken before1 or concurrent with1 the construction of the authorized water resources development project for which such mitigation is required2 7,,iv7 mitigation projects or activities 7including the acquisition of lands or interests in lands7 are completed2 7,v7 mitigation projects or activities are undertaken to mitigate fish and wildlife losses resulting from the operation and maintenance of an authorized water resources development project1 including based on periodic review and updating of such projects or activities2 7,,vi7 the ,secretary includes mitigation plans1 as required by section #ijf7;d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4 #bbhc71 in any project study 7as defined in section #bjcd7l7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdc772 7,,vii7 processing and approval of mitigation projects and activities 7including the acquisition of lands or interests in lands7 affects the timeline of completion of authorized water resources development projects2 and 7,,viii7 mitigation projects and activities 7including the acquisition of lands or interests in lands7 affect the total cost of authorized water resources development projects2 7ii7 evaluate the performance of each of the mitigation mechanisms included in the final rule described in clause 7i77,i72 7iii7 evaluate the efficacy of the use of alternative methods1 such as a performance-based contract1 to satisfy mitigation requirements of authorized water resources development projects2 7iv7 review any reports submitted to ,congress in accordance with section #bjcf7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #ajid7 on the status of construction of authorized water resources development projects that require mitigation2 and 7v7 consult with independent scientists1 economists1 and other stakeholders with expertise and experience to conduct such review4 7,c7 ,definition of performance-based contract ,in this paragraph1 the term performance-based contract means a procurement mechanism by which the ,corps of ,engineers contracts with a public or private non-,federal entity for a specific mitigation outcome requirement1 with payment to the entity linked to delivery of verifiable1 sustainable1 and functionally equivalent mitigation performance4 7,d7 ,report ,upon completion of the review conducted under this paragraph1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of such review4 7#b7 ,study on compensatory mitigation 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a review of the performance metrics for1 compliance with1 and adequacy of potential mechanisms for fulfilling compensatory mitigation obligations pursuant to the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq474 7,b7 ,requirements ,the ,comptroller ,general shall include in the review conducted under subparagraph 7,a7 an analysis of-- 7i7 the primary mechanisms for fulfilling compensatory mitigation obligations1 including-- 7,i7 mitigation banks2 7,,ii7 in-lieu fee programs2 and 7,,iii7 direct mitigation by permittees2 7ii7 the timeliness of initiation and successful completion of compensatory mitigation activities in relation to when a permitted activity occurs2 7iii7 the timeliness of processing and approval of compensatory mitigation activities2 7iv7 the costs of carrying out compensatory mitigation activities borne by the ,federal ,government1 a permittee1 or any other involved entity2 7v7 ,federal and ,state agency oversight and short- and long-term monitoring of compensatory mitigation activities2 7vi7 whether a compensatory mitigation activity successfully replaces any lost or adversely affected habitat with a habitat having similar functions of equal or greater ecological value2 and 7vii7 the continued1 long-term operation of the compensatory mitigation activities over a #e-1 #aj-1 #bj-1 and #ej-year period1 including ecological performance and the functioning of long-term funding mechanisms4 7,c7 ,update ,in conjunction with the review required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall review and update the findings and recommendations contained in the report of the ,comptroller ,general titled ,corps of ,engineers ,does ,not ,have an ,effective ,oversight ,approach to ,ensure ,that ,compensatory ,mitigation ,is ,occurring and dated ,september #bjje 7,,gao-#je-hih71 including a review of ,federal agency compliance with such recommendations4 7,d7 ,report ,upon completion of the review conducted under required subparagraph 7,a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of such review4 7e7 ,study on waterborne commerce statistics 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a review of the ,waterborne ,commerce ,statistics ,center of the ,corps of ,engineers that includes-- 7,a7 an assessment of ways in which the ,waterborne ,commerce ,statistics ,center can improve the collection of information relating to all commercial maritime activity within the jurisdiction of a port1 including the collection and reporting of records of fishery landings and aquaculture harvest2 and 7,b7 recommendations to improve the collection of such information from non-,federal entities1 taking into consideration-- 7i7 the cost1 efficiency1 and accuracy of collecting such information2 and 7ii7 the protection of proprietary information4 7#b7 ,report ,upon completion of the review conducted out under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall 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 containing the results of such review4 7f7 ,study on the integration of information into the national levee database 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a review of the sharing of levee information1 and the integration of such information into the ,national ,levee ,database1 by the ,corps of ,engineers and the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency in accordance with section #ijjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjc74 7#b7 ,requirements ,in conducting the review under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7,a7 investigate the information-sharing protocols and procedures between the ,corps of ,engineers and the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency regarding the construction of new ,federal flood protection projects2 7,b7 analyze the timeliness of the integration of information relating to newly constructed ,federal flood protection projects into the ,national ,levee ,database2 7,c7 identify any delays between the construction of a new ,federal flood protection project and when a policyholder of the ,national ,flood ,insurance ,program would realize a premium discount due to the construction of a new ,federal flood protection project2 and 7,d7 determine whether such information-sharing protocols are adversely impacting the ability of the ,secretary to perform accurate benefit-cost analyses for future flood risk management activities4 7#c7 ,report ,upon completion of the review conducted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall 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 containing the results of such review4 7g7 ,audit of joint costs for operation and maintenance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a review of the practices of the ,corps of ,engineers with respect to the determination of joint costs associated with operations and maintenance of reservoirs owned and operated by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,report ,upon completion of the review conducted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of such review and any recommendations that result from such review4 #hbcg4 ,assessment of forest1 rangeland1 and watershed restoration services on lands owned by the ,corps of ,engineers 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out an assessment of forest1 rangeland1 and watershed restoration services on lands owned by the ,corps of ,engineers1 including an assessment of whether the provision of such services on such lands by non-,federal interests through good neighbor agreements would be in the best interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 describe the forest1 rangeland1 and watershed restoration services provided by the ,secretary on lands owned by the ,corps of ,engineers2 7#b7 assess whether such services1 including efforts to reduce hazardous fuels and to restore and improve forest1 rangeland1 and watershed health 7including the health of fish and wildlife habitats7 would be enhanced by authorizing the ,secretary to enter into a good neighbor agreement with a non-,federal interest2 7#c7 describe the process for ensuring that ,federal requirements for land management plans for forests on lands owned by the ,corps of ,engineers remain in effect under good neighbor agreements2 7#d7 assess whether ,congress should authorize the ,secretary to enter into a good neighbor agreement with a non-,federal interest to provide forest1 rangeland1 and watershed restoration services on lands owned by the ,corps of ,engineers1 including by assessing any interest expressed by a non-,federal interest to enter into such an agreement2 7#e7 consider whether implementation of a good neighbor agreement on lands owned by the ,corps of ,engineers would benefit ,state and local governments and ,indian ,tribes that are located in the same geographic area as such lands2 and 7#f7 consult with the heads of other ,federal agencies authorized to enter into good neighbor agreements with non-,federal interests4 7c7 ,report to congress ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 and make publicly available 7including on a publicly available website71 a report describing the results of the assessment carried out under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,forest1 rangeland1 and watershed restoration services ,the term forest1 rangeland1 and watershed restoration services has the meaning given such term in section #hbjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a74 7#b7 ,good neighbor agreement ,the term good neighbor agreement means a cooperative agreement or contract 7including a sole source contract7 entered into between the ,secretary and a non-,federal interest to carry out forest1 rangeland1 and watershed restoration services4 7#c7 ,lands owned by the corps of engineers ,the term lands owned by the ,corps of ,engineers means any land owned by the ,corps of ,engineers1 but does not include-- 7,a7 a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system2 7,b7 land on which the removal of vegetation is prohibited or restricted by law or ,presidential proclamation2 7,c7 a wilderness study area2 or 7,d7 any other land with respect to which the ,secretary determines that forest1 rangeland1 and watershed restoration services should remain the responsibility of the ,secretary4 ,c ,deauthorizations and ,modifications #hcja4 ,deauthorization of inactive projects 7a7 ,purposes2 proposed deauthorization list2 submission of final list ,section #cja of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egi;d-#b7 is amended by striking subsections 7a7 through 7c7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are-- 7#a7 to identify water resources development projects1 and separable elements of projects1 authorized by ,congress that are no longer viable for construction due to-- 7,a7 a lack of local support2 7,b7 a lack of available ,federal or non-,federal resources2 or 7,c7 an authorizing purpose that is no longer relevant or feasible2 7#b7 to create an expedited and definitive process for ,congress to deauthorize water resources development projects and separable elements that are no longer viable for construction2 and 7#c7 to allow the continued authorization of water resources development projects and separable elements that are viable for construction4 7b7 ,proposed deauthorization list 7#a7 ,preliminary list of projects 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop a preliminary list of each water resources development project1 or separable element of a project1 authorized for construction before ,november #h1 #bjjg1 for which-- 7i7 planning1 design1 or construction was not initiated before the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7ii7 planning1 design1 or construction was initiated before the date of enactment of this ,act1 but for which no funds1 ,federal or non-,federal1 were obligated for planning1 design1 or construction of the project or separable element of the project during the current fiscal year or any of the #aj preceding fiscal years4 7,b7 ,use of comprehensive construction backlog and operation and maintenance report ,the ,secretary may develop the preliminary list from the comprehensive construction backlog and operation and maintenance reports developed pursuant to section #ajja7;b77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egi;a74 7#b7 ,preparation of proposed deauthorization list 7,a7 ,proposed list and estimated deauthorization amount ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 prepare a proposed list of projects for deauthorization comprised of a subset of projects and separable elements identified on the preliminary list developed under paragraph 7#a7 that are projects or separable elements described in subsection 7a77#a71 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 include with such proposed list an estimate1 in the aggregate1 of the ,federal cost to complete such projects4 7,b7 ,determination of federal cost to complete ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the ,federal cost to complete shall take into account any allowances authorized by section #ijb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhj71 as applied to the most recent project schedule and cost estimate4 7#c7 ,public comment and consultation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall solicit comments from the public and the ,governors of each applicable ,state on the proposed deauthorization list prepared under paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,comment period ,the public comment period shall be #ij days4 7#d7 ,preparation of final deauthorization list 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall prepare a final deauthorization list by-- 7i7 considering any comments received under paragraph 7#c72 and 7ii7 revising the proposed deauthorization list prepared under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 as the ,secretary determines necessary to respond to such comments4 7,b7 ,appendix ,the ,secretary shall include as part of the final deauthorization list an appendix that-- 7i7 identifies each project or separable element on the proposed deauthorization list that is not included on the final deauthorization list2 and 7ii7 describes the reasons why the project or separable element is not included on the final deauthorization list4 7c7 ,submission of final deauthorization list to congress for congressional review2 publication 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the close of the comment period under subsection 7b77#c71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 submit the final deauthorization list and appendix prepared under subsection 7b77#d7 to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 publish the final deauthorization list and appendix in the ,federal ,register4 7#b7 ,exclusions ,the ,secretary shall not include in the final deauthorization list submitted under paragraph 7#a7 any project or separable element with respect to which ,federal funds for planning1 design1 or construction are obligated after the development of the preliminary list under subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 but prior to the submission of the final deauthorization list under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 of this subsection4 4 7b7 ,repeal ,section #cja7;d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egi;d-#b7;d77 is repealed4 #hcjb4 ,watershed and river basin assessments ,section #gbi of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfg;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 sea level rise2 7#h7 coastal storm damage reduction2 and 7#i7 streambank and shoreline protection4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,watershed ,basin1 which encompasses all the watersheds that flow into the ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,harbor and their associated estuaries1 including the ,hudson1 ,mohawk1 ,raritan1 ,passaic1 ,hackensack1 and ,bronx ,river ,watersheds and the ,hudson ,river ,estuary2 7#ab7 ,mississippi ,river ,watershed2 and 7#ac7 ,chattahoochee ,river ,basin1 ,alabama1 ,florida1 and ,georgia4 4 #hcjc4 ,forecast-informed reservoir operations 7a7 ,additional utilization of forecast-,informed reservoir operations ,section #abbb7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah 7#acb ,stat4 #chaa2 #acd ,stat4 #bffa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin and the ,north ,platte ,river ,basin and inserting the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin1 the ,north ,platte ,river ,basin1 and the ,apalachicola ,chattahoochee ,flint ,river ,basin2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin or the ,north ,platte ,river ,basin and inserting the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin1 the ,north ,platte ,river ,basin1 or the ,apalachicola ,chattahoochee ,flint ,river ,basin2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin or the ,north ,platte ,river ,basin and inserting the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin1 the ,north ,platte ,river ,basin1 or the ,apalachicola ,chattahoochee ,flint ,river ,basin4 7b7 ,completion of reports ,the ,secretary shall expedite completion of the reports authorized by section #abbb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah 7#acb ,stat4 #chaa2 #acd ,stat4 #bffa74 7c7 ,forecast-,informed reservoir operations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out a research study pilot program at #a or more dams owned and operated by the ,secretary in the ,north ,atlantic ,division of the ,corps of ,engineers to assess the viability of forecast-informed reservoir operations in the eastern ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after completion of the research study pilot program under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall 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 on the results of the research study pilot program4 #hcjd4 ,lakes program ,section #fjb7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #dadh2 #ajd ,stat4 #dfdf2 #aaj ,stat4 #cgeh2 #aac ,stat4 #bie2 #aba ,stat4 #ajgf2 #acd ,stat4 #bgjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#bi71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#cj71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ca7 ,salisbury ,pond1 ,worcester1 ,massachusetts2 7#cb7 ,baisley ,pond1 ,new ,york2 7#cc7 ,legacy ,park1 ,decatur1 ,georgia2 and 7#cd7 ,white ,rock ,lake1 ,dallas1 ,texas4 4 #hcje4 ,invasive species 7a7 ,aquatic ,invasive ,species ,research ,section #aajh7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfc;a7a77 is amended by inserting 1 hydrilla after elodea4 7b7 ,invasive species management ,section #ajd of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aieh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #faj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a77ii7-- 7,a7 by striking #ej1jjj1jjj and inserting #ge1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjbh2 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#d7 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjbh2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking water quantity or water quality and inserting water quantity1 water quality1 or ecosystems2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting the ,lake ,erie ,basin1 the ,ohio ,river ,basin1 after the ,upper ,snake ,river ,basin12 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 hydrilla 7,hydrilla verticillata71 after 7,elaeagnus angustifolia72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,d71 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjbh4 7c7 ,harmful algal bloom demonstration program ,section #abh7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #faj note7 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,focus ,areas ,in carrying out the demonstration program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall undertake program activities related to harmful algal blooms in-- 7#a7 the ,great ,lakes2 7#b7 the tidal and inland waters of the ,state of ,new ,jersey1 including ,lake ,hopatcong1 ,new ,jersey2 7#c7 the coastal and tidal waters of the ,state of ,louisiana2 7#d7 the waterways of the counties that comprise the ,sacramento-,san ,joaquin ,delta1 ,california2 7#e7 the ,allegheny ,reservoir ,watershed1 ,new ,york2 7#f7 ,lake ,okeechobee1 ,florida2 7#g7 the ,caloosahatchee and ,st4 ,lucie ,rivers1 ,florida2 7#h7 ,lake ,sidney ,lanier1 ,georgia2 7#i7 ,rio ,grande ,river ,basin1 ,colorado1 ,new ,mexico1 and ,texas2 7#aj7 lakes and reservoirs in the ,state of ,ohio2 7#aa7 the ,upper ,mississippi ,river and tributaries2 7#ab7 ,detroit ,lake1 ,oregon2 7#ac7 ,ten ,mile ,lake1 ,oregon2 and 7#ad7 the coastal waters of the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 4 7d7 ,update on ,invasive ,species ,policy ,guidance ,section #eja7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #faj note7 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 following3 7#c7 the ,sacramento-,san ,joaquin ,delta1 ,california4 4 #hcjf4 ,maintenance of navigation channels ,section #eji7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#aaj ,stat4 #cgei2 #aac ,stat4 #cci2 #aad ,stat4 #bfgi7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ah7 ,second harbor at ,new ,madrid ,county ,harbor1 ,missouri4 7#ai7 ,yabucoa ,harbor1 ,puerto ,rico4 7#bj7 ,everett ,harbor and ,snohomish ,river1 ,boat ,launch ,connector ,channel1 ,washington4 7#ba7 ,port ,townsend1 ,boat ,haven ,marina ,breakwater1 ,washington4 7#bb7 ,segment #a;,b of ,houston ,ship ,channel1 ,texas4 4 #hcjg4 ,project reauthorizations 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,new ,york ,harbor1 ,new ,york and ,new ,jersey ,the ,new ,york ,harbor collection and removal of drift project authorized by section #b of the ,act of ,march #d1 #aiae 7chapter #adb1 #ch ,stat4 #ajea2 #hh ,stat4 #ci2 #ajd ,stat4 #dfae71 and deauthorized pursuant to section #fjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acde71 is authorized to be carried out by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,rio ,nigua1 ,salinas1 ,puerto ,rico ,the project for flood control1 ,rio ,nigua1 ,salinas1 ,puerto ,rico1 authorized by section #aja of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #bgh71 and deauthorized pursuant to section #fjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acde71 is authorized to be carried out by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,rio ,grande ,de ,loiza1 ,puerto ,rico ,the project for flood control1 ,rio ,grande ,de ,loiza1 ,puerto ,rico1 authorized by section #aja of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhjc71 and deauthorized pursuant to section #fjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acde71 is authorized to be carried out by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,feasibility studies ,the ,secretary shall carry out1 and submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of1 a feasibility study for each of the projects described in subsection 7a74 #hcjh4 ,special rule for certain beach nourishment projects 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of a water resources development project described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 fund1 at ,federal expense1 any incremental increase in cost to the project that results from a legal requirement to use a borrow source determined by the ,secretary to be other than the least-cost option2 and 7#b7 exclude the cost described in paragraph 7#a7 from the cost-benefit analysis for the project4 7b7 ,water resources development project described ,a water resources development project referred to in subsection 7a7 is any of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,townsends ,inlet to ,cape ,may ,inlet1 ,new ,jersey1 hurricane storm damage reduction1 shore protection1 and ecosystem restoration project1 authorized by section #aja7;a77#bf7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #bgh74 7#b7 ,the ,folly ,beach1 ,south ,carolina1 shoreline protection project1 authorized by section #eja7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #dacf2 #aje ,stat4 #ebj74 7#c7 ,the ,carolina ,beach and ,vicinity1 ,north ,carolina1 coastal storm risk management project1 authorized by section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aifb 7#gf ,stat4 #aahb2 #acd ,stat4 #bgda74 7#d7 ,the ,wrightsville ,beach1 ,north ,carolina1 coastal storm risk management project1 authorized by section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aifb 7#gf ,stat4 #aahb2 #acd ,stat4 #bgda74 7c7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section limits the eligibility for1 or availability of1 ,federal expenditures or financial assistance for any water resources development project1 including any beach nourishment or renourishment project1 under any other provision of ,federal law4 #hcji4 ,columbia ,river ,basin 7a7 ,study of flood risk management activities 7#a7 ,in general ,using funds made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary is authorized1 at ,federal expense1 to carry out a study to determine the feasibility of a project for flood risk management and related purposes in the ,columbia ,river ,basin and to report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate with recommendations thereon1 including recommendations for a project to potentially reduce the reliance on ,canada for flood risk management in the basin4 7#b7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall carry out the activities described in this subsection in coordination with other ,federal and ,state agencies and ,indian ,tribes4 7b7 ,funds for ,columbia ,river ,treaty obligations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to expend funds appropriated for the purpose of satisfying ,united ,states obligations under the ,columbia ,river ,treaty to compensate ,canada for operating ,canadian storage on behalf of the ,united ,states under such treaty4 7#b7 ,notification ,if the ,u4,s4 entity calls upon ,canada to operate ,canadian reservoir storage for flood risk management on behalf of the ,united ,states1 which operation may incur an obligation to compensate ,canada under the ,columbia ,river ,treaty-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,environment and ,public ,works and ,appropriations of the ,senate1 by not later than #cj days after the initiation of the call1 a written notice of the action and a justification1 including a description of the circumstances necessitating the call2 7,b7 upon a determination by the ,united ,states of the amount of compensation that shall be paid to ,canada1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,environment and ,public ,works and ,appropriations of the ,senate a written notice specifying such amount and an explanation of how such amount was derived1 which notification shall not delay or impede the flood risk management mission of the ,u4,s4 entity2 and 7,c7 the ,secretary shall make no payment to ,canada for the call under the ,columbia ,river ,treaty until such time as funds appropriated for the purpose of compensating ,canada under such treaty are available4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7,a7 ,columbia river basin ,the term ,columbia ,river ,basin means the entire ,united ,states portion of the ,columbia ,river watershed4 7,b7 ,columbia river treaty ,the term ,columbia ,river ,treaty means the treaty relating to cooperative development of the water resources of the ,columbia ,river ,basin1 signed at ,washington ,january #ag1 #aifa1 and entered into force ,september #af1 #aifd4 7,c7 ,u4,s4 entity ,the term ,u4,s4 entity means the entity designated by the ,united ,states under ,article ,,xiv of the ,columbia ,river ,treaty4 #hcaj4 ,evaluation of hydrologic changes in ,souris ,river ,basin ,the ,secretary is authorized to evaluate hydrologic changes affecting the agreement entitled ,agreement ,between the ,government of ,canada and the ,government of the ,united ,states of ,america for ,water ,supply and ,flood ,control in the ,souris ,river ,basin1 signed and entered into force on ,october #bf1 #aihi4 #hcaa4 ,acequias irrigation systems ,section #aaac of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #dbcb2 #aaj ,stat4 #cgai7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking 7b7 ,subject to section #ijc7;a7 of this ,act1 the ,secretary is authorized and directed to undertake and inserting the following3 7b7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary shall carry out 2 and 7,b7 by striking canals and all that follows through #ajj percent4 and inserting the following3 channels attendant to the operations of the community ditch and ,acequia systems in ,new ,mexico that-- 7#a7 are declared to be a political subdivision of the ,state2 or 7#b7 belong to an ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7f72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,inclusions ,the measures described in subsection 7b7 shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7#a7 ensure greater resiliency of diversion structures1 including to flow variations1 prolonged drought conditions1 invasive plant species1 and threats from changing hydrological and climatic conditions2 or 7#b7 support research1 development1 and training for innovative management solutions1 including those for controlling invasive aquatic plants that affect acequias4 7d7 ,cost sharing ,the non-,federal share of the cost of carrying out the measures described in subsection 7b71 including study costs1 shall be #be percent1 except that in the case of a measure benefitting an economically disadvantaged community 7as defined by the ,secretary under section #afj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note771 including economically disadvantaged communities located in urban and rural areas1 the ,federal share of the cost of carrying out such measure shall be #ij percent4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the measures described in subsection 7b7 #hj1jjj1jjj4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by striking 7f7 ,the ,secretary is further authorized and directed to and inserting the following3 7f7 ,public entity status 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall 2 and 7ii7 by inserting or belong to an ,indian ,tribe within the ,state of ,new ,mexico after that ,state2 and 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,this public entity status will allow the officials of these ,acequia systems and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,effect ,the public entity status provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall allow the officials of the ,acequia systems described in such paragraph 4 #hcab4 ,port of ,nome1 ,alaska 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out the project for navigation1 ,port of ,nome1 ,alaska1 authorized by section #dja7a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgcc74 7b7 ,cost share 7#a7 ,in general ,the non-,federal interest for the project described in subsection 7a7 shall pay #aj percent of the costs associated with the general navigation features of the project during the period of construction4 7#b7 ,exception ,section #aja7;a77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaa7;a77#b77 shall not apply to the project described in subsection 7a74 #hcac4 ,st4 ,george1 ,alaska ,notwithstanding the terms of the local cooperation agreement between the ,department of the ,army and the ,city of ,st4 ,george1 ,alaska1 dated ,december #bc1 #aihh1 the ,secretary shall waive any and all payments due and owing to the ,united ,states by the ,city of ,st4 ,george on or after the date of enactment this ,act resulting from the judgment filed on ,november #h1 #aiic1 in the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims in ,j4,e4 ,mc,amis1 ,inc4 v4 ,united ,states1 #ij-cae;,c1 #ia-aaid;,c1 and #ia-aaie;,c4 #hcad4 ,unalaska 7,dutch ,harbor7 ,channels1 ,alaska ,section #dja7a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgcd7 is amended1 in row #c 7relating to the project for navigation1 ,unalaska 7,dutch ,harbor7 ,channels1 ,alaska71 by striking ,february #g1 #bjbj and inserting ,october #b1 #bjbj4 #hcae4 ,storm damage prevention and reduction1 coastal erosion1 and ice and glacial damage1 ,alaska 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to carry out structural and nonstructural projects for storm damage prevention and reduction1 coastal erosion1 and ice and glacial damage in the ,state of ,alaska1 including-- 7#a7 relocation of affected communities2 and 7#b7 construction of replacement facilities4 7b7 ,cost share 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the non-,federal share of the cost of a project carried out under this section shall be in accordance with sections #ajc and #aje of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac1 #bbae74 7#b7 ,exception ,in the case of a project benefitting an economically disadvantaged community 7as defined by the ,secretary under section #afj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note771 including economically disadvantaged communities located in urban and rural areas1 the non-,federal share of the cost of such project shall be #aj percent4 7c7 ,repeal ,section #aaf of the ,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaj 7#abc ,stat4 #bhea71 is repealed4 7d7 ,treatment ,the program authorized by subsection 7a7 shall be considered a continuation of the program authorized by section #aaf of the ,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaj 7#abc ,stat4 #bhea7 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act74 #hcaf4 ,st4 ,francis ,lake ,control ,structure 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall set the ordinary high water mark for water impounded behind the ,st4 ,francis ,lake ,control ,structure1 authorized by the ,act of ,may #ae1 #aibh 7chapter #efi1 #de ,stat4 #ech2 #gi ,stat4 #ajgg71 at #bjh feet mean sea level4 7b7 ,operation by project manager ,in setting the ordinary high water mark under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that the project manager for the ,st4 ,francis ,lake ,control ,structure may continue operating such structure in accordance with the instructions set forth in the document titled ,st4 ,francis ,lake ,control ,structure ,standing ,instructions to the ,project ,manager and published in ,january #aihb by the ,corps of ,engineers1 ,memphis ,district4 #hcag4 ,south ,platte ,river and ,tributaries1 ,adams and ,denver ,counties1 ,colorado 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall expedite the completion of a written agreement under section #bjd7;d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbcb7;d77 with the non-,federal interest for the project for ecosystem restoration and flood risk management1 ,south ,platte ,river and ,tributaries1 ,adams and ,denver ,counties1 ,colorado1 authorized by section #dja7d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgci74 7b7 ,reimbursement ,the written agreement described in subsection 7a7 shall provide for reimbursement of the non-,federal interest from funds in the allocation for the project described in subsection 7a7 in the detailed spend plan submitted for amounts appropriated under the heading ,department of the ,army--,corps of ,engineers--,civil--,construction in title ,,iii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#ace ,stat4 #acei7 if the ,secretary determines that funds in an amount sufficient to reimburse the non-,federal interest are available in such allocation4 #hcah4 ,fruitvale ,avenue ,railroad ,bridge1 ,alameda1 ,california ,section #djag7;d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #aage7 is repealed4 #hcai4 ,los ,angeles ,county1 ,california 7a7 ,establishment of program ,the ,secretary may establish a program to provide environmental assistance to non-,federal interests in ,los ,angeles ,county1 ,california4 7b7 ,form of assistance ,assistance provided under this section may be in the form of design and construction assistance for water-related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development projects in ,los ,angeles ,county1 ,california1 including projects for wastewater treatment and related facilities1 water supply and related facilities1 environmental restoration1 and surface water resource protection and development4 7c7 ,ownership requirement ,the ,secretary may provide assistance for a project under this section only if the project is publicly owned4 7d7 ,partnership agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,before providing assistance under this section to a non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary shall enter into a partnership agreement under section #bba of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7 with the non-,federal interest with respect to the project to be carried out with such assistance4 7#b7 ,requirements ,each partnership agreement for a project entered into under this subsection shall provide for the following3 7,a7 ,development by the ,secretary1 in consultation with appropriate ,federal and ,state officials1 of a facilities or resource protection and development plan1 including appropriate engineering plans and specifications4 7,b7 ,establishment of such legal and institutional structures as are necessary to ensure the effective long-term operation of the project by the non-,federal interest4 7#c7 ,cost sharing 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project under this section-- 7i7 shall be #ge percent2 and 7ii7 may be provided in the form of grants or reimbursements of project costs4 7,b7 ,credit for interest ,in case of a delay in the funding of the ,federal share of a project that is the subject of an agreement under this section1 the non-,federal interest shall receive credit for reasonable interest incurred in providing the non-,federal share of the project cost4 7,c7 ,credit for land1 easements1 and rights-of-way ,notwithstanding section #bba7;a77#d77;,g7 of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7a77#d77;,g771 the non-,federal interest shall receive credit for land1 easements1 rights-of-way1 and relocations toward the non-,federal share of project cost 7including all reasonable costs associated with obtaining permits necessary for the construction1 operation1 and maintenance of the project on publicly owned or controlled land71 but the credit may not exceed #be percent of total project costs4 7,d7 ,operation and maintenance ,the non-,federal share of operation and maintenance costs for projects constructed with assistance provided under this section shall be #ajj percent4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated #ej1jjj1jjj to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,corps of engineers expenses ,not more than #aj percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section may be used by the ,corps of ,engineers district offices to administer projects under this section at ,federal expense4 #hcbj4 ,deauthorization of designated portions of the ,los ,angeles ,county ,drainage ,area1 ,california 7a7 ,in general ,the portion of the project for flood risk management1 ,los ,angeles ,county ,drainage ,area1 ,california1 authorized by section #e of the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aicf 7chapter #fhh1 #di ,stat4 #aehi2 #ej ,stat4 #afg2 #eb ,stat4 #abae2 #ee ,stat4 #fdg2 #fd ,stat4 #agg2 #ajd ,stat4 #dfaa71 consisting of the debris basins described in subsection 7b71 is no longer authorized beginning on the date that is #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,debris basins described ,the debris basins referred to in subsection 7a7 are the following debris basins operated and maintained by the ,los ,angeles ,county ,flood ,control ,district1 as generally defined in ,corps of ,engineers operations and maintenance manuals as may be further described in an agreement entered into under subsection 7c73 ,auburn ,debris ,basin1 ,bailey ,debris ,basin1 ,big ,dalton ,debris ,basin1 ,blanchard ,canyon ,debris ,basin1 ,blue ,gum ,canyon ,debris ,basin1 ,brand ,canyon ,debris ,basin1 ,carter ,debris ,basin1 ,childs ,canyon ,debris ,basin1 ,dunsmuir ,canyon ,debris ,basin1 ,eagle ,canyon ,debris ,basin1 ,eaton ,wash ,debris ,basin1 ,elmwood ,canyon ,debris ,basin1 ,emerald ,east ,debris ,basin1 ,emerald ,west ,debris ,retention ,inlet1 ,hay ,debris ,basin1 ,hillcrest ,debris ,basin1 ,la ,tuna ,canyon ,debris ,basin1 ,little ,dalton ,debris ,basin1 ,live ,oak ,debris ,retention ,inlet1 ,lopez ,debris ,retention ,inlet1 ,lower ,sunset ,canyon ,debris ,basin1 ,marshall ,canyon ,debris ,retention ,inlet1 ,santa ,anita ,debris ,basin1 ,sawpit ,debris ,basin1 ,schoolhouse ,canyon ,debris ,basin1 ,shields ,canyon ,debris ,basin1 ,sierra ,madre ,villa ,debris ,basin1 ,snover ,canyon ,debris ,basin1 ,stough ,canyon ,debris ,basin1 ,wilson ,canyon ,debris ,basin1 and ,winery ,canyon ,debris ,basin4 7c7 ,agreement ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,los ,angeles ,county ,flood ,control ,district to ensure that the ,los ,angeles ,county ,flood ,control ,district-- 7#a7 operates1 maintains1 repairs1 and rehabilitates1 and replaces as necessary1 the debris basins described in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in perpetuity at no cost to the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 in a manner that ensures that the quantity and concentration of stormwater inflows from such debris basins does not reduce the level of flood protection of the project described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 retains public ownership of1 and compatible uses for1 all real property required for the continued functioning of the debris basins described in subsection 7b71 consistent with authorized purposes of the project described in subsection 7a72 7#c7 allows the ,corps of ,engineers to continue to operate1 maintain1 rehabilitate1 repair1 and replace appurtenant structures1 such as rain and stream gages1 located within the debris basins subject to deauthorization under subsection 7a7 as necessary to ensure the continued functioning of the project described in subsection 7a72 and 7#d7 holds and saves the ,united ,states harmless from damages due to overtopping1 breach1 failure1 operation1 or maintenance of the debris basins described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,administrative costs ,the ,secretary may accept and expend funds voluntarily contributed by the ,los ,angeles ,county ,flood ,control ,district to cover the administrative costs incurred by the ,secretary to-- 7#a7 enter into an agreement under subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 monitor compliance with such agreement4 #hcba4 ,murrieta ,creek1 ,california ,section #ajc of title ,i of appendix ,b of ,public ,law #ajf-cgg 7#aad ,stat4 #adda;,a-#fe7 7relating to the project for flood control1 environmental restoration1 and recreation1 ,murrieta ,creek1 ,california71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #hi1hej1jjj and inserting #bgg1aid1jjj2 7#b7 by striking #eg1gce1jjj and inserting #ahj1agf1ajj2 and 7#c7 by striking #cb1aae1jjj and inserting #ig1jag1ijj4 #hcbb4 ,sacramento ,river ,basin1 ,california ,the portion of the project for flood protection in the ,sacramento ,river ,basin1 authorized by section #b of the ,act of ,march #a1 #aiag 7chapter #add1 #ci ,stat4 #idi2 #fh ,stat4 #abfd2 #aaj ,stat4 #cffb2 #aac ,stat4 #cai71 consisting of the portion of the ,american ,river ,north ,levee1 upstream of ,arden ,way1 from ,g4,p4,s4 coordinate #ch4fjjidh,n #aba4ccjeii,w to #ch4eibbfa,n #aba4ccdaee,w1 is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #hcbc4 ,san ,diego ,river and ,mission ,bay1 ,san ,diego ,county1 ,california 7a7 ,in general ,the project for flood control and navigation1 ,san ,diego ,river and ,mission ,bay1 ,san ,diego ,county1 ,california1 authorized by the ,act of ,july #bd1 #aidf 7chapter #eie1 #fj ,stat4 #fcf2 #acd ,stat4 #bgje71 is modified to change the authorized conveyance capacity of the project to a level determined appropriate by the ,secretary based on the actual capacity of the project1 which level may be further modified by the ,secretary as necessary to account for sea level rise4 7b7 ,operation and maintenance manual 7#a7 ,in general ,the non-,federal sponsor for the project described in subsection 7a7 shall prepare for review and approval by the ,secretary a revised operation and maintenance manual for the project to implement the modification described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,funding ,the non-,federal sponsor shall provide to the ,secretary funds sufficient to cover the costs incurred by the ,secretary to review and approve the manual described in paragraph 7#a71 and the ,secretary may accept and expend such funds in the performance of such review and approval4 7c7 ,emergency repair and restoration assistance ,upon approval by the ,secretary of the revised operation and maintenance manual required under subsection 7b71 and subject to compliance by the non-,federal sponsor with the requirements of such manual and with any other eligibility requirement established by the ,secretary1 the project described in subsection 7a7 shall be considered for assistance under section #e7;a7 of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan7a774 #hcbd4 ,additional assistance for ,eastern ,santa ,clara ,basin1 ,california ,section #aaa of title ,i of division ,b of the ,miscellaneous ,appropriations ,act1 #bjja 7,public ,law #ajf-eed1 appendix ,d1 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#bbd 7as enacted by section #a7;a77#d7 of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjja 7#aad ,stat4 #bgfc772 #aba ,stat4 #abji71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting and volatile organic compounds after perchlorates2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by inserting and volatile organic compounds after perchlorates4 #hcbe4 ,san ,francisco ,bay1 ,california 7a7 ,technical amendment ,section #bjc7;a77#a77;,a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bfge7 is amended by striking ocean shoreline and inserting bay and ocean shorelines4 7b7 ,implementation ,in carrying out a study under section #adb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigf 7#ij ,stat4 #bicj2 #ajj ,stat4 #daeh71 pursuant to section #bjc7;a77#a77;,a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7as amended by this section71 the ,secretary shall not differentiate between damages related to high tide flooding and coastal storm flooding for the purposes of determining the ,federal interest or cost share4 #hcbf4 ,south ,san ,francisco ,bay ,shoreline1 ,california 7a7 ,in general ,except for funds required for a betterment or for a locally preferred plan1 the ,secretary shall not require the non-,federal interest for the project for flood risk management1 ecosystem restoration1 and recreation1 ,south ,san ,francisco ,bay ,shoreline1 ,california1 authorized by section #adja7f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #agad71 to contribute funds under an agreement entered into prior to the date of enactment of this ,act in excess of the total cash contribution required from the non-,federal interest for the project under section #ajc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac74 7b7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall not1 at any time1 defer1 suspend1 or terminate construction of the project described in subsection 7a7 solely on the basis of a determination by the ,secretary that an additional appropriation is required to cover the ,federal share of the cost to complete construction of the project1 if ,federal funds1 in an amount determined by the ,secretary to be sufficient to continue construction of the project1 remain available in the allocation for the project under the ,long-,term ,disaster ,recovery ,investment ,plan for amounts appropriated under the heading ,corps of ,engineers--,civil--,department of the ,army--,construction in title ,,iv of subdivision #a of division ,b of the ,bipartisan ,budget ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-abc2 #acb ,stat4 #gf74 #hcbg4 ,delaware shore protection and restoration 7a7 ,delaware beneficial use of dredged material for the ,delaware ,river1 ,delaware 7#a7 ,in general ,at the request of the non-,federal interest for the project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,delaware ,beneficial ,use of ,dredged ,material for the ,delaware ,river1 ,delaware1 authorized by section #dja7c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgcf7 7referred to in this subsection as the project71 the ,secretary shall implement the project using borrow sources that are alternatives to the ,delaware ,river1 ,philadelphia to the ,sea1 project1 ,delaware1 ,new ,jersey1 ,pennsylvania1 authorized by the ,act of ,june #be1 #aiaj 7chapter #chb1 #cf ,stat4 #fcg2 #df ,stat4 #iba2 #eb ,stat4 #hjc2 #ei ,stat4 #ad2 #fh ,stat4 #abdi2 #gb ,stat4 #big74 7#b7 ,interim authority ,until the ,secretary implements the modification under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary is authorized1 at the request of a non-,federal interest1 to carry out initial construction or periodic nourishments at any site included in the project under-- 7,a7 section #aabb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf note72 or 7,b7 section #bjd7;d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf7;d774 7#c7 ,cost share ,the ,federal share of the cost to construct and periodically nourish the project1 including the cost of any modifications carried out under paragraph 7#a7 and the incremental cost of any placements carried out under paragraph 7#b77;,b71 shall be #ij percent4 7b7 ,delaware emergency shore restoration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to repair or restore a federally authorized hurricane and storm damage reduction structure or project or a public beach located in the ,state of ,delaware pursuant to section #e7;a7 of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan7a771 if-- 7,a7 the structure1 project1 or public beach is damaged by wind1 wave1 or water action associated with a ,nor'easter2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary determines that the damage prevents-- 7i7 in the case of a structure or project1 the adequate functioning of the structure or project for the authorized purposes of the structure or project2 or 7ii7 in the case of a public beach1 the adequate functioning of the beach as a natural barrier to inundation1 wave attack1 or erosion coinciding with hurricanes1 coastal storms1 or ,nor'easters4 7#b7 ,justification ,the ,secretary may carry out a repair or restoration activity under paragraph 7#a7 without the need to demonstrate that the activity is justified solely by national economic development benefits if-- 7,a7 the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 such activity is necessary to restore the adequate functioning of the structure1 project1 or public beach for the purposes described in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 as applicable2 and 7ii7 such activity is warranted to protect against loss to life or property of the community protected by the structure1 project1 or public beach2 and 7,b7 in the case of a public beach1 the non-,federal interest agrees to participate in1 and comply with1 applicable ,federal floodplain management and flood insurance programs4 7#c7 ,prioritization ,repair or restoration activities carried out by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#b7 shall be given equal budgetary consideration and priority as activities justified solely by national economic development benefits4 7#d7 ,limitations ,an activity carried out under paragraph 7#a7 for a public beach shall not-- 7,a7 repair or restore the beach beyond its natural profile2 or 7,b7 be considered initial construction of the hurricane and storm damage reduction project4 7#e7 ,savings provision ,the authority provided by this subsection shall be in addition to any authority provided by section #e7;a7 of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan7a77 to repair or restore federally authorized hurricane or shore protective structure or project located in the ,state of ,delaware damaged or destroyed by wind1 wave1 or water action of other than an ordinary nature4 7#f7 ,sunset ,the authority of the ,secretary to carry out an activity under paragraph 7#a7 for a public beach shall expire on the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#g7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,nor'easter ,the term ,nor'easter means a synoptic-scale1 extratropical cyclone in the western ,north ,atlantic ,ocean4 7,b7 ,public beach ,the term public beach means a beach within the geographic boundary of an unconstructed federally authorized hurricane and storm damage reduction project that is-- 7i7 a publicly owned beach2 or 7ii7 a privately owned beach that is available for public use1 including the availability of reasonable public access1 in accordance with ,engineer ,regulation #aafe-b-acj1 published by the ,corps of ,engineers1 dated ,june #ae1 #aihi4 7c7 ,indian ,river ,inlet and ,bay1 ,delaware 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out major maintenance of the project for navigation1 ,indian ,river ,inlet and ,bay1 ,delaware1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,august #bf1 #aicg 7chapter #hcb1 #ej ,stat4 #hdf2 #ei ,stat4 #ad71 the ,secretary shall repair1 restore1 or relocate any non-,federal public recreation facility that has been damaged1 in whole or in part1 by the deterioration or failure of the project4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #aj1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,indian ,river ,inlet ,sand ,bypass ,plant1 ,delaware 7#a7 ,in general ,the project for hurricane-flood protection and beach erosion control at ,indian ,river ,inlet1 ,delaware1 commonly known as the ,indian ,river ,inlet ,sand ,bypass ,plant1 authorized by section #hfi of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #dahb71 is modified to authorize the ,secretary1 at the request of a non-,federal interest1 to provide periodic nourishment through dedicated dredging or other means to maintain or restore the functioning of such project when-- 7,a7 the sand bypass plant is inoperative2 or 7,b7 operation of the sand bypass plant is insufficient to maintain the functioning of the project4 7#b7 ,cost share ,the non-,federal share of the cost of a cycle of periodic nourishment provided pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be the same percentage as the non-,federal share of the cost to operate the sand bypass plant4 7e7 ,reprogramming for coastal storm risk management project at ,indian ,river ,inlet 7#a7 ,in general ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary may reprogram amounts made available for any coastal storm risk management project to use such amounts for the project for hurricane-flood protection and beach erosion control at ,indian ,river ,inlet1 ,delaware1 commonly known as the ,indian ,river ,inlet ,sand ,bypass ,plant1 authorized by section #hfi of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #dahb74 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may carry out not more than #b reprogramming actions under paragraph 7#a7 for each fiscal year4 7,b7 ,amount ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary may reprogram-- 7i7 not more than #ajj1jjj per reprogramming action2 and 7ii7 not more than #bjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 #hcbh4 ,st4 ,johns ,river ,basin1 ,central and ,southern ,florida ,the portions of the project for flood control and other purposes1 ,central and ,southern ,florida1 authorized by section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidh 7#fb ,stat4 #aagf71 consisting of the southernmost #c4e-mile reach of the ,l-#gc levee1 ,section #b1 ,osceola ,county ,florida1 are no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #hcbi4 ,little ,pass1 ,clearwater ,bay1 ,florida ,the portion of the project for navigation1 ,little ,pass1 ,clearwater ,bay1 ,florida1 authorized by section #aja of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifj 7#gd ,stat4 #dha71 beginning with the most westerly #a1jjj linear feet of the channel encompassing all of ,cut ,h1 to include the turning basin1 is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #hccj4 ,comprehensive ,everglades ,restoration ,plan1 ,florida 7a7 ,in general ,section #fja7;e77#e7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfhe2 #aba ,stat4 #abfi2 #acb ,stat4 #cghf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting subparagraph 7,e72 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking during each #e-year period1 beginning with commencement of design of the ,plan and inserting during each period of #e fiscal years1 beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbb2 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting for each project in the ,plan before the period at the end2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,accounting ,not later than #ij days after the end of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall provide to the non-,federal sponsor a financial accounting of non-,federal contributions under clause 7i77,i7 for such fiscal year4 7iv7 ,limitation ,in the case of an authorized project for which a project partnership agreement has not been executed and for which there is an agreement under subparagraph 7,b77i77,,iii71 the ,secretary-- 7,i7 shall consider all expenditures and obligations incurred by the non-,federal sponsor for land and in-kind services for the project in determining the amount of any cash contribution required from the non-,federal sponsor to satisfy the cost-share requirements of this subsection2 and 7,,ii7 may only require any such cash contribution to be made at the end of each period of #e fiscal years under clause 7i74 4 7b7 ,update ,the ,secretary and the non-,federal interest shall revise the ,master ,agreement for the ,comprehensive ,everglades ,restoration ,plan1 executed in #bjji pursuant to section #fja of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfhj71 to reflect the amendment made by subsection 7a74 #hcca4 ,palm ,beach ,harbor1 ,florida ,beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the project for navigation1 ,palm ,beach ,harbor1 ,florida1 for which assumption of maintenance was authorized by section #bjb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #djic71 is modified to deauthorize the portion of the project1 known as the ,northern ,turning ,basin1 consisting of an approximate #bji1bah-square foot area 7#d4hjc acres7 of the ,federal northern turning basin within ,palm ,beach ,harbor1 starting at a point with coordinates ,n#hhgadi4fbii1 ,e#ifehac4gfgc2 thence running ,n#dfje'ei0;,e for #ajf4jg feet to a point with coordinates ,n#hhgbbc4agfg1 ,e#ifehij4aibi2 thence running ,s#hhed'ja0;,e for #cic4jj feet to a point with coordinates ,n#hhgbae4fcdb1 ,e#iffbhc4abje2 thence running ,s#cbdh'cg0;,e for #dcc4gh feet to a point with coordinates ,n#hhfhea4jefj1 ,e#iffeah4affh2 thence running ,n#hhed'ja0,w for #gaj4jj feet to a point with coordinates ,n#hhfhfd4fhbd1 ,e#ifehjh4bige2 thence running ,n#jaje'ei0;,e for #bhe4jj feet to the point of origin4 #hccb4 ,port ,everglades1 ,florida ,section #adja7a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #agji7 is amended1 in row #d 7relating to the project for navigation1 ,port ,everglades1 ,florida7-- 7#a7 by striking #bbi1ggj1jjj and inserting #ebi1gjj1jjj2 7#b7 by striking #ajg1bcc1jjj and inserting #bdg1bji1jjj2 and 7#c7 by striking #ccg1jjc1jjj and inserting #ggf1iji1jjj4 #hccc4 ,south ,florida ,ecosystem ,restoration ,task ,force ,section #ebh7;f77#a77;,j7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#aaj ,stat4 #cgga7 is amended by striking #b representatives of the ,state of ,florida1 and inserting #c representatives of the ,state of ,florida1 including at least #a representative of the ,florida ,department of ,environmental ,protection and #a representative of the ,florida ,fish and ,wildlife ,conservation ,commission14 #hccd4 ,new ,savannah ,bluff ,lock and ,dam1 ,georgia and ,south ,carolina ,section #acai7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #agjd7 is amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,cost share 7,a7 ,in general ,the costs of construction of a ,project feature constructed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be determined in accordance with section #aja7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaa7;a77#a77;,b774 7,b7 ,savings provision ,any increase in costs for the ,project due to the construction of a ,project feature constructed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall not be included in the total project cost for purposes of section #ijb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhj74 4 #hcce4 ,little ,wood ,river1 ,gooding1 ,idaho ,section #cjeg of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #aabj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking #i1jjj1jjj and inserting #dj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,planning1 design1 and reconstruction costs ,the ,federal share of planning1 design1 and reconstruction costs for a project under this section1 including any work associated with bridges1 shall be #ij percent4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,in-kind contributions ,the non-,federal interest may provide and receive credit for in-kind contributions for a project carried out under this section1 consistent with section #bba7;a77#d7 of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7a77#d774 7#d7 ,cash contribution not applicable ,the requirement under section #ajc7;a77#a77;,a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac7;a77#a77;,a77 for a non-,federal interest to provide #e percent of the cost of a project carried out under this section shall not apply with respect to the project4 7#e7 ,payment options ,at the request of the non-,federal interest for a project carried out under this section and subject to available funding1 the non-,federal contribution for construction of the project shall be financed in accordance with the provisions of section #ajc7k7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac7k77 over a period of thirty years from the date of completion of the project4 4 #hccf4 ,chicago shoreline protection ,the project for storm damage reduction and shoreline erosion protection1 ,lake ,michigan1 ,illinois1 from ,wilmette1 ,illinois1 to the ,illinois-,indiana ,state line1 authorized by section #aja7;a77#ab7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#aaj ,stat4 #cffd71 is modified to authorize the ,secretary to provide #fe percent of the cost of the locally preferred plan1 as described in the ,report of the ,chief of ,engineers1 dated ,april #ad1 #aiid1 for the construction of the following segments of the project3 7#a7 ,shoreline revetment at ,morgan ,shoal4 7#b7 ,shoreline revetment at ,promontory ,point4 #hccg4 ,great ,lakes and ,mississippi ,river ,interbasin project1 ,brandon ,road1 ,will ,county1 ,illinois 7a7 ,in general ,section #djb7;a77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgdb7 is amended by striking #hj percent and inserting #ij percent4 7b7 ,local cooperation requirements ,at the request of the applicable non-,federal interests for the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,great ,lakes and ,mississippi ,river ,interbasin project1 ,brandon ,road1 ,will ,county1 ,illinois1 authorized by section #dja7;a77#e7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgdj71 the ,secretary shall not require such non-,federal interests to be jointly and severally liable for all non-,federal obligations in the project partnership agreement for the project4 #hcch4 ,southeast ,des ,moines1 ,southwest ,pleasant ,hill1 ,iowa 7a7 ,project modifications ,the project for flood control and other purposes1 ,red ,rock ,dam and ,lake1 ,des ,moines ,river1 ,iowa 7referred to in this section as the ,red ,rock ,dam ,project71 authorized by section #aj of the ,act of ,december #bb1 #aidd 7chapter #ffe1 #eh ,stat4 #hif71 and the project for local flood protection1 ,des ,moines ,local ,flood ,protection1 ,des ,moines ,river1 ,iowa 7referred to in this section as ,flood ,protection ,project71 authorized by such section1 shall be modified as follows1 subject to a new or amended agreement between the ,secretary and the non-,federal interest for the ,flood ,protection ,project1 the ,city of ,des ,moines1 ,iowa 7referred to in this section as the ,city71 in accordance with section #bba of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b73 7#a7 ,that portion of the ,red ,rock ,dam ,project consisting of the segment of levee from ,station #aehh4h,w to ,station #ggdc4g,w shall be transferred to the ,flood ,protection ,project4 7#b7 ,the relocated levee improvement constructed by the ,city1 from ,station #ggdc4g,w to approximately ,station #bjjj1 shall be included in the ,flood ,protection ,project4 7b7 ,federal easement conveyances 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to convey the following easements1 acquired by the ,federal ,government for the ,red ,rock ,dam ,project1 to the ,city to become part of the ,flood ,protection ,project in accordance with subsection 7a73 7,a7 ,easements identified as ,tracts #cbae;,e-#a1 #cbce;,e1 and #cbbg;,e4 7,b7 ,easements identified as ,partial ,tracts #cbaf;,e-#b1 #cbaf;,e-#c1 #cbag;,e-#a1 and #cbag;,e-#b4 7#b7 ,additional conveyances authorized ,after execution of a new or amended agreement pursuant to subsection 7a7 and conveyance of the easements under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary is authorized to convey the following easements1 by quitclaim deed1 without consideration1 acquired by the ,federal ,government for the ,red ,rock ,dam project1 to the ,city or to the ,des ,moines ,metropolitan ,wastewater ,reclamation ,authority and no longer required for the ,red ,rock ,dam ,project or for the ,des ,moines ,local ,flood ,protection ,project3 7,a7 ,easements identified as ,tracts #cbjj;,e1 #cbjb;,e-#a1 #cbjb;,e-#b1 #cbjb;,e-#d1 #cbjc;,e-#b1 #cbae;,e-#c1 #cbaf;,e-#a1 and #cbaf;,e-#e4 7,b7 ,easements identified as ,partial ,tracts #cbaf;,e-#b1 #cbaf;,e-#c1 #cbag;,e-#a1 and #cbag;,e-#b4 7#c7 ,easement disposal process and fees ,all real property interests conveyed under this subsection shall be subject to the standard release of easement disposal process4 ,all administrative fees associated with the transfer of the subject easements to the ,city or to the ,des ,moines ,metropolitan ,wastewater ,reclamation ,authority will be borne by the transferee4 #hcci4 ,city of ,el ,dorado1 ,kansas 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall amend the contract described in subsection 7b7 between the ,united ,states and the ,city of ,el ,dorado1 ,kansas1 relating to storage space for water supply1 to change the method of calculation of the interest charges that began accruing on ,june #cj1 #aiia1 on the investment costs for the #gb1jhg acre-feet of future use storage space1 from compounding interest annually to charging simple interest annually on the principal amount1 until-- 7#a7 the ,city of ,el ,dorado informs the ,secretary of the desire to convert the future use storage space to present use2 and 7#b7 the principal amount plus the accumulated interest becomes payable pursuant to the terms of the contract4 7b7 ,contract described ,the contract referred to in subsection 7a7 is the contract between the ,united ,states and the ,city of ,el ,dorado1 ,kansas1 for the use by the ,city of ,el ,dorado of storage space for water supply in ,el ,dorado ,lake1 ,kansas1 entered into on ,june #cj1 #aigb1 and titled ,contract ,,dacw#ef-gb-;,c-#jbbj4 #hcdj4 ,algiers ,canal ,levees1 ,louisiana 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with section #cbh of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #cjd2 #aba ,stat4 #aabi71 the ,secretary shall resume operation1 maintenance1 repair1 rehabilitation1 and replacement of the ,algiers ,canal ,levees1 ,louisiana1 at full ,federal expense4 7b7 ,technical ,amendment ,section #cbh7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #cjd2 #aba ,stat4 #aabi7 is amended by inserting described in subsection 7b7 after the project4 #hcda4 ,mississippi ,river ,gulf ,outlet1 ,louisiana ,the ,federal share of the cost of the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,mississippi ,river ,gulf ,outlet1 ,louisiana1 authorized by section #gjac7;a77#d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #abha71 shall be #ajj percent4 #hcdb4 ,camp ,ellis1 ,saco1 ,maine 7a7 ,in general ,the project being carried out under section #aaa of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;i7 for the mitigation of shore damages attributable to the project for navigation1 ,camp ,ellis1 ,saco1 ,maine1 is modified as follows3 7#a7 ,the maximum amount of ,federal funds that may be expended for the project shall be #de1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,the project may include ,federal participation in periodic nourishment4 7#c7 ,for purposes of subsection 7b7 of section #aaa of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;i7b771 the ,secretary shall determine that the navigation works to which the shore damages are attributable were constructed at ,federal expense4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #cjhe of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #aabi71 and the item relating to such section in the table of contents for such ,act1 are repealed4 #hcdc4 ,lower ,mississippi ,river comprehensive management study ,section #bac of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bfhd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,cost share ,the ,federal share of the cost of the comprehensive study carried out under subsection 7a71 and any feasibility study carried out under subsection 7e71 shall be #ajj percent4 4 #hcdd4 ,upper ,mississippi ,river protection ,section #bjaj of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #abgj2 #acb ,stat4 #chab7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not recommend deauthorization of the ,upper ,st4 ,anthony ,falls ,lock and ,dam pursuant to the disposition study carried out under subsection 7d7 unless the ,secretary identifies a willing and capable non-,federal public entity to assume ownership of the ,upper ,st4 ,anthony ,falls ,lock and ,dam4 7g7 ,modification ,the ,secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of modifying1 prior to deauthorizing1 the ,upper ,st4 ,anthony ,falls ,lock and ,dam to add ecosystem restoration1 including the prevention and control of invasive species1 water supply1 and recreation as authorized purposes4 4 #hcde4 ,upper ,mississippi ,river restoration program ,section #aajc7;e77#c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #feb7;e77#c77 is amended by striking #dj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ge1jjj1jjj4 #hcdf4 ,water level management on the ,upper ,mississippi ,river and ,illinois ,waterway 7a7 ,in general ,as part of the operation and maintenance of the navigation channel projects on the ,upper ,mississippi ,river1 including all projects authorized for navigation of the ,mississippi ,river from the mouth of the ,missouri ,river to ,minneapolis1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,july #c1 #aicj 7chapter #hdg1 #df ,stat4 #ibg2 #di ,stat4 #ajcd2 #ej ,stat4 #hdh2 #ei ,stat4 #ai2 #gb ,stat4 #bih2 #ib ,stat4 #afie2 #ie ,stat4 #afcd2 #ajj ,stat4 #dbjh2 #ajj ,stat4 #dbac2 #ajj ,stat4 #dbbh2 #ajb ,stat4 #djbg2 #ajd ,stat4 #dfac2 #ajf ,stat4 #dhjf2 #ajf ,stat4 #dhaa2 #aaj ,stat4 #cgaf2 #aba ,stat4 #abhc2 #abh ,stat4 #abgj2 #acb ,stat4 #chab2 #acd ,stat4 #bgjd71 and as part of the operation and maintenance of the navigation channel projects on the ,illinois ,river1 ,illinois 7also called the ,illinois ,waterway71 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,january #ba1 #aibg 7chapter #dg1 #dd ,stat4 #ajac2 #df ,stat4 #ibi2 #di ,stat4 #ajce2 #di ,stat4 #ajcf2 #eb ,stat4 #hje2 #ei ,stat4 #ai2 #fj ,stat4 #fcf2 #gb ,stat4 #cjb2 #hb ,stat4 #gce2 #ajj ,stat4 #dbjh2 #ajf ,stat4 #dhjf2 #aba ,stat4 #abhc2 #abh ,stat4 #acea71 the ,secretary is authorized to and shall carry out water level management activities to help redress the degrading influences of prolonged inundation or sedimentation from such projects1 and to improve the quality and quantity of habitat available for fish and wildlife4 7b7 ,conditions on drawdowns ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall carry out routine and systemic water level drawdowns of the pools created by the locks and dams of the projects described in subsection 7a71 including drawdowns during the growing season1 when-- 7#a7 hydrologic conditions allow the ,secretary to carry out a drawdown within applicable dam operating plans2 or 7#b7 hydrologic conditions allow the ,secretary to carry out a drawdown and sufficient funds are available to the ,secretary to carry out any additional activities that may be required to ensure that the drawdown does not adversely affect navigation4 7c7 ,coordination and notification 7#a7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall use existing coordination and consultation processes to regularly coordinate and consult with other relevant ,federal agencies and ,states regarding the planning and assessment of water level management actions implemented under this section4 7#b7 ,notification and opportunity for comment ,prior to carrying out any activity under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide to the public and to navigation interests and other interested stakeholders notice and an opportunity for comment on such activity4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available 7including on a publicly available website7 and 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 describes any activity carried out under this section and the effects of such activity4 #hcdg4 ,mississippi ,delta ,headwaters1 ,mississippi ,as part of the authority of the ,secretary to carry out the project for flood damage reduction1 bank stabilization1 and sediment and erosion control1 ,yazoo ,basin1 ,mississippi ,delta ,headwaters1 ,mississippi1 authorized pursuant to the matter under the heading ,enhancement of ,water ,resource ,benefits and for ,emergency ,disaster ,work in title ,i of ,public ,law #ih-h 7#ig ,stat4 #bb71 the ,secretary may carry out emergency maintenance activities1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary1 for features of the project completed before the date of enactment of this ,act4 #hcdh4 ,sense of ,congress relating to ,okatibbee ,lake1 ,mississippi ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 there is significant shoreline sloughing and erosion at the ,okatibbee ,lake portion of the project for flood protection1 ,chunky ,creek1 ,chickasawhay and ,pascagoula ,rivers1 ,mississippi1 authorized by section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aifb 7#gf ,stat4 #aahc71 which has the potential to impact infrastructure1 damage property1 and put lives at risk2 and 7#b7 addressing shoreline sloughing and erosion at a project of the ,secretary1 including at a location leased by non-,federal entities such as ,okatibbee ,lake1 is an activity that is eligible to be carried out by the ,secretary as part of the operation and maintenance of such project4 #hcdi4 ,argentine1 ,east ,bottoms1 ,fairfax-,jersey ,creek1 and ,north ,kansas ,levees units1 ,missouri ,river and tributaries at ,kansas ,cities1 ,missouri and ,kansas 7a7 ,in general ,the project for flood control1 ,kansas ,citys on ,missouri and ,kansas ,rivers in ,missouri and ,kansas1 authorized by section #e of the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aicf ,flood ,control ,act of #aicf 7chapter #fhh1 #di ,stat4 #aehh2 #eh ,stat4 #hig2 #aba ,stat4 #ajed7 is modified to direct the ,secretary to-- 7#a7 construct access manholes1 or other features1 in the ,fairfax portion of such project to allow for regular inspection of project features if the ,secretary determines that such work is-- 7,a7 not required as a result of improper operation and maintenance of the project by the non,federal interest2 and 7,b7 technically feasible and environmentally acceptable2 and 7#b7 plan1 design1 and carry out the construction described in paragraph 7#a7 as a continuation of the construction of such project4 7b7 ,cost sharing ,the ,federal share of the cost of planning1 design1 and construction of access manholes or other features under this section shall be #ij percent4 #hcej4 ,lower ,missouri ,river streambank erosion control evaluation and demonstration projects 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out streambank erosion control evaluation and demonstration projects in the ,lower ,missouri ,river through contracts with non-,federal interests1 including projects for streambank protection and stabilization4 7b7 ,area ,the ,secretary shall carry out demonstration projects under this section on the reach of the ,missouri ,river between ,sioux ,city1 ,iowa1 and the confluence of the ,missouri ,river and the ,mississippi ,river4 7c7 ,requirements ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 conduct an evaluation of the extent of streambank erosion on the ,lower ,missouri ,river2 and 7#b7 develop new methods and techniques for streambank protection1 research soil stability1 and identify the causes of erosion4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall 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 describing the results of the demonstration projects carried out under this section1 including any recommendations for methods to prevent and correct streambank erosion4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ae1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 7f7 ,sunset ,the authority of the ,secretary to enter into contracts under subsection 7a7 shall expire on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #hcea4 ,missouri ,river interception-rearing complexes 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #abi of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bfdc71 and subject to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary is authorized to carry out the construction of an interception-rearing complex at each of ,plowboy ,bend ,a 7,river ,mile3 #agd4e to #agc4b7 and ,pelican ,bend ,b 7,river ,mile3 #ae4h to #ac4d7 on the ,missouri ,river4 7b7 ,analysis and mitigation of risk 7#a7 ,analysis ,prior to construction of the interception-rearing complexes under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall perform an analysis to identify whether the interception-rearing complexes will-- 7,a7 contribute to an increased risk of flooding to adjacent lands and properties1 including local levees2 7,b7 affect the navigation channel1 including crossflows1 velocity1 channel depth1 and channel width2 7,c7 affect the harvesting of sand2 7,d7 affect ports and harbors2 or 7,e7 contribute to bank erosion on adjacent private lands4 7#b7 ,mitigation ,the ,secretary may not construct an interception-rearing complex under subsection 7a7 until the ,secretary successfully mitigates any effects described in paragraph 7#a7 with respect to such interception-rearing complex4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after completion of the construction of the interception-rearing complexes under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall 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 describing the extent to which the construction of such interception-rearing complexes affected the population recovery of pallid sturgeon in the ,missouri ,river4 7d7 ,conforming amendment ,section #abi7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bfdc7 is amended by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively1 and inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 submits the report required by section #cah7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbb2 4 #hceb4 ,missouri ,river mitigation project1 ,missouri1 ,kansas1 ,iowa1 and ,nebraska 7a7 ,use of other funds 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ccd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #cjf7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,use of other funds 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall consult with other ,federal agencies to determine if lands or interests in lands acquired by such other ,federal agencies-- 7,a7 meet the purposes of the ,missouri ,river ,mitigation ,project1 ,missouri1 ,kansas1 ,iowa1 and ,nebraska1 authorized by section #fja7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #dadc2 #aac ,stat4 #cjf2 #aba ,stat4 #aaee72 and 7,b7 whether such lands are restricted by such other ,federal agencies from being applied toward the total number of acres required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,application of lands ,upon making a determination under paragraph 7#a7 that lands or interests in lands acquired by a ,federal agency meet the purposes of the project described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and that such lands are not otherwise restricted1 the ,secretary shall apply the lands or interests in lands acquired toward the total number of acres required under subsection 7a71 regardless of the source of the ,federal funds used to acquire such lands or interests in lands4 7#c7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this subsection authorizes any transfer of administrative jurisdiction over any lands or interests in lands acquired by a ,federal agency that are applied toward the total number of acres required under subsection 7a7 pursuant to this subsection4 4 7#b7 ,report required 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall 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 identifying the lands or interests in lands acquired with ,federal funds that the ,secretary determines1 pursuant to section #cdd7;c77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii1 meet the purposes of the ,missouri ,river ,mitigation ,project1 ,missouri1 ,kansas1 ,iowa1 and ,nebraska1 authorized by section #fja7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #dadc2 #aac ,stat4 #cjf2 #aba ,stat4 #aaee74 7,b7 ,contents ,the ,secretary shall include in the report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 a justification for any lands or interests in lands acquired with ,federal funding that the ,secretary determines will not be applied toward the total number of acres required under section #ccd7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #cjf74 7b7 ,flood risk management benefits ,the project for mitigation of fish and wildlife losses1 ,missouri ,river ,bank ,stabilization and ,navigation ,project1 ,missouri1 ,kansas1 ,iowa1 and ,nebraska1 authorized by section #fja7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #dadc2 #aac ,stat4 #cjf2 #aba ,stat4 #aaee71 is modified to authorize the ,secretary to consider incidental flood risk management benefits when acquiring land for the project4 #hcec4 ,northern ,missouri 7a7 ,establishment of program ,the ,secretary may establish a program to provide environmental assistance to non-,federal interests in northern ,missouri4 7b7 ,form of assistance ,assistance provided under this section may be in the form of design and construction assistance for water-related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development projects in northern ,missouri1 including projects for wastewater treatment and related facilities1 water supply and related facilities1 environmental restoration1 and surface water resource protection and development4 7c7 ,ownership requirement ,the ,secretary may provide assistance for a project under this section only if the project is publicly owned4 7d7 ,partnership agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,before providing assistance under this section to a non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary shall enter into a partnership agreement under section #bba of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7 with the non-,federal interest with respect to the project to be carried out with such assistance4 7#b7 ,requirements ,each partnership agreement for a project entered into under this subsection shall provide for the following3 7,a7 ,development by the ,secretary1 in consultation with appropriate ,federal and ,state officials1 of a facilities or resource protection and development plan1 including appropriate engineering plans and specifications4 7,b7 ,establishment of such legal and institutional structures as are necessary to ensure the effective long-term operation of the project by the non-,federal interest4 7#c7 ,cost sharing 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out under this section-- 7i7 shall be #ge percent2 and 7ii7 may be provided in the form of grants or reimbursements of project costs4 7,b7 ,credit for interest ,in case of a delay in the funding of the ,federal share of a project that is the subject of a partnership agreement under this section1 the non-,federal interest shall receive credit for reasonable interest incurred in providing the non-,federal share of the project cost4 7,c7 ,credit for land1 easements1 and rights-of-way ,notwithstanding section #bba7;a77#d77;,g7 of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7a77#d77;,g771 the non-,federal interest shall receive credit for land1 easements1 rights-of-way1 and relocations toward the non-,federal share of project cost 7including all reasonable costs associated with obtaining permits necessary for the construction1 operation1 and maintenance of the project on publicly owned or controlled land71 but such credit may not exceed #be percent of total project costs4 7,d7 ,operation and maintenance ,the non-,federal share of operation and maintenance costs for projects constructed with assistance provided under this section shall be #ajj percent4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated #ej1jjj1jjj to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,corps of ,engineers expenses ,not more than #aj percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section may be used by the ,corps of ,engineers district offices to administer projects under this section at ,federal expense4 7f7 ,northern ,missouri defined ,in this section1 the term northern ,missouri means the counties of ,buchanan1 ,marion1 ,platte1 and ,clay1 ,missouri4 #hced4 ,israel ,river1 ,lancaster1 ,new ,hampshire ,the project for flood control1 ,israel ,river1 ,lancaster1 ,new ,hampshire1 carried out under section #bje of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjas71 is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #hcee4 ,middle ,rio ,grande flood protection1 ,bernalillo to ,belen1 ,new ,mexico ,the non-,federal share of the cost of the project for flood risk management1 ,middle ,rio ,grande1 ,bernalillo to ,belen1 ,new ,mexico1 authorized by section #dja7b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgce71 shall be #be percent4 #hcef4 ,ecosystem restoration1 ,hudson-,raritan ,estuary1 ,new ,york and ,new ,jersey 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may carry out additional feasibility studies for the project ecosystem restoration1 ,hudson-,raritan ,estuary1 ,new ,york and ,new ,jersey1 authorized by section #dja7e7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgci71 including an examination of measures and alternatives at ,baisley ,pond ,park and the ,richmond ,terrace ,wetlands4 7b7 ,treatment ,a feasibility study carried out under subsection 7a7 shall be considered a continuation of the study that formulated the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,hudson-,raritan ,estuary1 ,new ,york and ,new ,jersey1 authorized by section #dja7e7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgdj74 #hceg4 ,arkansas ,river corridor1 ,oklahoma ,section #cacb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #aada7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,authorized cost ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out construction of projects under this section at a total cost of #abh1djj1jjj1 with the cost shared in accordance with section #ajc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac74 7c7 ,additional feasibility studies authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out feasibility studies for purposes of recommending to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives additional projects under this section4 7#b7 ,treatment ,an additional feasibility study carried out under this subsection shall be considered a continuation of the feasibility study that formulated any project carried out under subsection 7a74 4 #hceh4 ,copan ,lake1 ,oklahoma 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall amend the contract described in subsection 7c7 between the ,united ,states and the ,copan ,public ,works ,authority1 relating to the use of storage space for water supply in ,copan ,lake1 ,oklahoma1 to-- 7#a7 release to the ,united ,states all rights of the ,copan ,public ,works ,authority to utilize #d1gej acre-feet of future use water storage space2 and 7#b7 relieve the ,copan ,public ,works ,authority from all financial obligations1 to include the initial project investment costs and the accumulated interest on unpaid project investment costs1 for the volume of water storage space described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,requirement ,during the #b-year period beginning on the effective date of the contract amendment under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide the ,city of ,bartlesville1 ,oklahoma1 with the right of first refusal to contract for the utilization of storage space for water supply for any portion of the storage space that was released by the ,authority under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 ensure that the ,city of ,bartlesville1 ,oklahoma1 shall not pay more than #aaj percent of the initial project investment cost per acre-foot of storage for the acre-feet of storage space sought under an agreement under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,contract described ,the contract referred to in subsection 7a7 is the contract between the ,united ,states and the ,copan ,public ,works ,authority for the use of storage space for water supply in ,copan ,lake1 ,oklahoma1 entered into on ,june #bb1 #aiha1 and titled ,contract ,,dacw#ef-ha-;,c-#jaad4 #hcei4 ,southwestern ,oregon 7a7 ,establishment of program ,the ,secretary may establish a program to provide environmental assistance to non-,federal interests in southwestern ,oregon4 7b7 ,form of assistance ,assistance provided under this section may be in the form of design and construction assistance for water-related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development projects in southwestern ,oregon1 including projects for wastewater treatment and related facilities1 water supply and related facilities1 environmental restoration1 and surface water resource protection and development4 7c7 ,ownership requirement ,the ,secretary may provide assistance for a project under this section only if the project is publicly owned4 7d7 ,partnership agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,before providing assistance under this section to a non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary shall enter into a partnership agreement under section #bba of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7 with the non-,federal interest with respect to the project to be carried out with such assistance4 7#b7 ,requirements ,each partnership agreement for a project entered into under this subsection shall provide for the following3 7,a7 ,development by the ,secretary1 in consultation with appropriate ,federal and ,state officials1 of a facilities or resource protection and development plan1 including appropriate engineering plans and specifications4 7,b7 ,establishment of such legal and institutional structures as are necessary to ensure the effective long-term operation of the project by the non-,federal interest4 7#c7 ,cost sharing 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out under this section-- 7i7 shall be #ge percent2 and 7ii7 may be provided in the form of grants or reimbursements of project costs4 7,b7 ,credit for interest ,in case of a delay in the funding of the ,federal share of a project that is the subject of a partnership agreement under this section1 the non-,federal interest shall receive credit for reasonable interest incurred in providing the non-,federal share of the project cost4 7,c7 ,credit for land1 easements1 and rights-of-way ,notwithstanding section #bba7;a77#d77;,g7 of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7a77#d77;,g771 the non-,federal interest shall receive credit for land1 easements1 rights-of-way1 and relocations toward the non-,federal share of project cost 7including all reasonable costs associated with obtaining permits necessary for the construction1 operation1 and maintenance of the project on publicly owned or controlled land71 but such credit may not exceed #be percent of total project costs4 7,d7 ,operation and maintenance ,the non-,federal share of operation and maintenance costs for projects constructed with assistance provided under this section shall be #ajj percent4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated #ej1jjj1jjj to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,corps of engineers expense ,not more than #aj percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section may be used by the ,corps of ,engineers district offices to administer projects under this section at ,federal expense4 7f7 ,southwestern ,oregon defined ,in this section1 the term southwestern ,oregon means the counties of ,benton1 ,coos1 ,curry1 ,douglas1 ,lane1 ,linn1 and ,josephine1 ,oregon4 #hcfj4 ,yaquina ,river1 ,oregon ,the ,secretary shall not require the non-,federal interest for the project for navigation1 ,yaquina ,river1 ,oregon1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,march #d1 #aiac 7chapter #add1 #cg ,stat4 #hai71 to-- 7#a7 provide a floating plant to the ,united ,states for use in maintaining the project2 or 7#b7 provide funds in an amount determined by the ,secretary to be equivalent to the value of the floating plant as a non-,federal contribution to the cost of maintaining the project4 #hcfa4 ,lower ,blackstone ,river1 ,rhode ,island ,the project being carried out under section #bjf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bccj7 for ecosystem restoration1 ,lower ,blackstone ,river1 ,rhode ,island1 is modified as follows3 7#a7 ,the maximum amount of ,federal funds that may be expended for the project shall be #ae1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,if the ,secretary includes in the project a measure on ,federal land under the jurisdiction of another ,federal agency1 the ,secretary may enter into an agreement with such agency that grants permission for the ,secretary to-- 7,a7 construct the measure on the land under the jurisdiction of such agency2 and 7,b7 operate and maintain the measure using funds provided to the ,secretary by the non-,federal interest for the project4 7#c7 ,if the ,secretary includes in the project a measure for fish passage at a dam licensed for hydropower1 the ,secretary shall include in the project costs all costs for such measure1 except that those costs that are in excess of the costs to provide fish passage at the dam if hydropower improvements were not in place shall be at #ajj percent non-,federal expense4 #hcfb4 ,charleston ,harbor1 ,south ,carolina ,the ,secretary shall reimburse the non-,federal interest for project for navigation1 ,charleston ,harbor1 ,south ,carolina1 authorized by section #adja7a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #agjh71 for advanced funds provided by the non-,federal interest for construction of the project that exceed the non-,federal share of the cost of construction of the project as soon as practicable after the completion of each individual contract for the project4 #hcfc4 ,colleton ,county1 ,south ,carolina ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,c77i7 of section #bba7;a77#d7 of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7a77#d771 the non-,federal interest for the project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,colleton ,county1 ,south ,carolina1 authorized by section #adja7c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #agaa71 may receive credit under subparagraph 7,a7 of such section #bba7;a77#d7 for the cost of construction carried out before the date of enactment of this ,act4 #hcfd4 ,ensley levee1 ,tennessee 7a7 ,in general ,section #cec7;b77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgba7 is amended by striking and ,nonconnah ,creek and inserting 1 ,nonconnah ,creek1 and ,ensley4 7b7 ,resumption of maintenance ,the ,secretary shall resume operation and maintenance of ,ensley levee system portion of the project described in the modification made by subsection 7a7 pursuant to the requirements of section #cec7;b77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgba74 #hcfe4 ,wolf ,river ,harbor1 ,tennessee ,beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the project for navigation1 ,wolf ,river ,harbor1 ,tennessee1 authorized by section #bjb of the ,national ,industrial ,recovery ,act 7#dh ,stat4 #bja2 #di ,stat4 #ajcd2 #gb ,stat4 #cjh71 is modified to reduce1 in part1 the authorized dimensions of the project1 such that the remaining authorized dimensions are as follows3 7#a7 ,a #bej-;foot-wide1 #i-;foot-depth channel with a center line beginning at an approximate point of #ce4acifcd1 -#ij4jfbcdc and extending approximately #a1cjj feet to an approximate point of #ce4adbjgg1 -#ij4jeiajg4 7#b7 ,a #bjj-;foot-wide1 #i-;foot-depth channel with a center line beginning at an approximate point of #ce4adbjgg1 -#ij4jeiajg and extending approximately #a1hjj feet to an approximate point of #ce4adfghfa1 -#ij4jegjjc4 7#c7 ,a #bej-;foot-wide1 #i-;foot-depth channel with a center line beginning at an approximate point of #ce4adfghfa1 -#ij4jegjjc and extending approximately #e1eej feet to an approximate point of #ce4afjhdh1 -#ij4jejeff4 #hcff4 ,addicks and ,barker ,reservoirs1 ,texas ,the ,secretary is authorized to provide1 pursuant to section #bjf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aifj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gji;a71 information and advice to non-,federal interests on the removal of sediment obstructing inflow channels to the ,addicks and ,barker ,reservoirs1 authorized pursuant to the project for ,buffalo ,bayou and its tributaries1 ,texas1 under section #c;a of the ,act of ,august #aa1 #aici 7chapter #fii1 #ec ,stat4 #adad2 #fh ,stat4 #abeh74 #hcfg4 ,north ,padre ,island1 ,corpus ,christi ,bay1 ,texas ,the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,north ,padre ,island1 ,corpus ,christi ,bay1 ,texas1 authorized under section #eef of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #cec71 shall not be eligible for repair and restoration assistance under section #e7;a7 of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan7a774 #hcfh4 ,nueces ,county1 ,texas 7a7 ,in general ,upon receipt of a written request from the owner of land subject to a covered easement1 the ,secretary shall1 without consideration1 release or otherwise convey the covered easement to the holder of such easement1 if the ,secretary determines that the covered easement is no longer required for purposes of navigation4 7b7 ,survey ,to obtain legal description ,the exact acreage and legal description of any covered easements to be released or otherwise conveyed under this section shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the ,secretary4 7c7 ,costs ,an entity to which a release or conveyance is made under this section shall be responsible for all reasonable and necessary costs1 including real estate transaction and environmental documentation costs1 associated with the release or conveyance4 7d7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary may require that the release or conveyance of a covered easement under this section be subject to such additional terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,definition of covered easement ,in this subsection1 the term covered easement means an easement held by the ,united ,states for purposes of navigation in ,nueces ,county1 ,texas4 #hcfi4 ,lake ,champlain ,canal1 ,vermont and ,new ,york ,section #eadf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #abee7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,clarifications 7#a7 ,in general ,at the request of the non-,federal interest for the study of the ,lake ,champlain ,canal ,aquatic ,invasive ,species ,barrier carried out under section #edb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfga2 #aba ,stat4 #aaej2 #acd ,stat4 #bfeb71 the ,secretary shall scope the phase ,,ii portion of such study to satisfy the feasibility determination under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,dispersal barrier ,a dispersal barrier constructed1 maintained1 or operated under this section may include-- 7,a7 physical hydrologic separation2 7,b7 nonstructural measures2 7,c7 deployment of technologies2 and 7,d7 buffer zones4 4 #hcgj4 ,rehabilitation of ,corps of ,engineers constructed dams ,section #aagg of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg;f-#b note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,special rule ,notwithstanding subsection 7c71 the non-,federal share of the cost of the project for rehabilitation of ,waterbury ,dam1 ,washington ,county1 ,vermont1 under this section1 including the cost of any required study1 shall be the same share assigned to the non-,federal interest for the cost of initial construction of the ,waterbury ,dam4 4 #hcga4 ,puget ,sound nearshore ecosystem restoration1 ,washington ,in carrying out the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,puget ,sound1 ,washington1 authorized by section #adja7d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #agac71 the ,secretary shall consider the removal and replacement of the ,highway #aja causeway and bridges at the ,duckabush ,river ,estuary site to be a project feature the costs of which are shared as construction4 #hcgb4 ,lower ,mud ,river1 ,milton1 ,west ,virginia 7a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the cost of the project for flood control1 ,milton1 ,west ,virginia1 authorized by section #ehj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#aaj ,stat4 #cgij2 #aad ,stat4 #bfab2 #aba ,stat4 #aaed71 shall be #ij percent4 7b7 ,land1 easements1 and rights-of-,way ,for the project described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall include in the cost of the project1 and credit toward the non-,federal share of that cost1 the value of land1 easements1 and rights-of-way provided by the non-,federal interest for the project1 including the value of land1 easements1 and rights-of-way required for the project that are owned or held by the non-,federal interest or other non-,federal public body4 7c7 ,additional eligibility ,unless otherwise explicitly prohibited in an ,act making appropriations for the ,corps of ,engineers1 the project described in subsection 7a7 shall be eligible for additional funding appropriated and deposited into the ,corps of ,engineers--,civil--,construction account-- 7#a7 without a new investment decision2 and 7#b7 on the same terms as a project that is not the project described in subsection 7a74 #hcgc4 ,northern ,west ,virginia 7a7 ,in general ,section #ega of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #cga2 #aba ,stat4 #abeg2 #acd ,stat4 #bgai7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,central and inserting ,northern2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,definition of northern ,west ,virginia ,in this section1 the term northern ,west ,virginia means the counties of ,barbour1 ,berkeley1 ,brooke1 ,doddridge1 ,grant1 ,hampshire1 ,hancock1 ,hardy1 ,harrison1 ,jefferson1 ,lewis1 ,marion1 ,marshall1 ,mineral1 ,morgan1 ,monongalia1 ,ohio1 ,pleasants1 ,preston1 ,randolph1 ,ritchie1 ,taylor1 ,tucker1 ,tyler1 ,upshur1 ,wetzel1 and ,wood1 ,west ,virginia4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking central and inserting northern2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 by striking central and inserting northern2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7h71 by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj and inserting #abj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #bfi7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #ega and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #ega4 ,northern ,west ,virginia4 4 #hcgd4 ,southern ,west ,virginia 7a7 ,in general ,section #cdj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhef7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking environmental restoration infrastructure and resource protection development pilot program2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,definition of southern ,west ,virginia ,in this section1 the term southern ,west ,virginia means the counties of ,boone1 ,braxton1 ,cabell1 ,calhoun1 ,clay1 ,fayette1 ,gilmer1 ,greenbrier1 ,jackson1 ,kanawha1 ,lincoln1 ,logan1 ,mason1 ,mc,dowell1 ,mercer1 ,mingo1 ,monroe1 ,nicholas1 ,pendleton1 ,pocahontas1 ,putnam1 ,raleigh1 ,roane1 ,summers1 ,wayne1 ,webster1 ,wirt1 and ,wyoming1 ,west ,virginia4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #abj1jjj1jjj and inserting #adj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dgig7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #cdj and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #cdj4 ,southern ,west ,virginia4 4 #hcge4 ,environmental infrastructure 7a7 ,new projects ,section #bai7;f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccf2 #aba ,stat4 #abeh7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bgd7 ,alabama #ej1jjj1jjj for water1 wastewater1 and other environmental infrastructure in ,alabama4 7#bge7 ,chandler1 arizona #ah1gej1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in the city of ,chandler1 ,arizona4 7#bgf7 ,pinal county1 arizona #dj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in ,pinal ,county1 ,arizona4 7#bgg7 ,tempe1 arizona #cg1ejj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including water reclamation and groundwater recharge1 for the ,city of ,tempe1 ,arizona4 7#bgh7 ,alameda county1 california #bj1jjj1jjj for environmental infrastructure1 in ,alameda ,county1 ,california4 7#bgi7 ,bell gardens1 california #ab1ejj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including water recycling and water supply1 in the city of ,bell ,gardens1 ,california4 7#bhj7 ,calimesa1 california #c1ejj1jjj for stormwater management and water supply infrastructure1 including groundwater recharge and water recycling1 in the city of ,calimesa1 ,california4 7#bha7 ,compton creek1 california #f1afe1jjj for stormwater management infrastructure in the vicinity of ,compton ,creek1 city of ,compton1 ,california4 7#bhb7 ,downey1 california #ajj1jjj1jjj for water infrastructure1 including water supply1 in the city of ,downey1 ,california4 7#bhc7 ,east county1 san diego county1 california #gj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including water recycling and water supply1 in ,east ,county1 ,san ,diego ,county1 ,california4 7#bhd7 ,eastern los angeles county1 california #be1jjj1jjj for the planning1 design1 and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure1 including water recycling and water supply1 for the cities of ,azusa1 ,baldwin ,park1 ,covina1 ,duarte1 ,el ,monte1 ,glendora1 ,industry1 ,irwindale1 ,la ,puente1 ,la ,verne1 ,monrovia1 ,san ,dimas1 and ,west ,covina1 and for ,avocado ,heights1 ,bassett1 and ,valinda1 ,california4 7#bhe7 ,escondido creek1 california #cd1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the vicinity of ,escondido ,creek1 city of ,escondido1 ,california4 7#bhf7 ,fontana1 california #af1jjj1jjj for stormwater management infrastructure in the city of ,fontana1 ,california4 7#bhg7 ,healdsburg1 california #bc1ejj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including water recycling and water supply1 in the city of ,healdsburg1 ,california4 7#bhh7 ,inland empire1 california #fj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including water supply1 in ,riverside ,county and ,san ,bernardino ,county1 ,california4 7#bhi7 ,lomita1 california #d1gaf1fjj for stormwater management infrastructure in the city of ,lomita1 ,california4 7#bij7 ,marin county1 california #bh1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including water supply1 in ,marin ,county1 ,california4 7#bia7 ,maywood1 california #aj1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure in the city of ,maywood1 ,california4 7#bib7 ,monterey peninsula1 california #bj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 and water supply1 on the ,monterey ,peninsula1 ,california4 7#bic7 ,north richmond1 california #de1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including coastal flooding resilience measures for such infrastructure1 in ,north ,richmond1 ,california4 7#bid7 ,ontario1 california #dj1gjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including water recycling and water supply1 in the city of ,ontario1 ,california4 7#bie7 ,paramount1 california #bj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the city of ,paramount1 ,california4 7#bif7 ,petaluma1 california #ac1gjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including water recycling1 in the city of ,petaluma1 ,california4 7#big7 ,placer county1 california #ba1jjj1jjj for environmental infrastructure1 in ,placer ,county1 ,california4 7#bih7 ,rialto1 california #bg1ejj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure in the city of ,rialto1 ,california4 7#bii7 ,rincon reservation1 california #ch1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure on the ,rincon ,band of ,luiseo ,indians reservation1 ,california4 7#cjj7 ,sacramento-san joaquin delta1 california #ej1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure 7including stormwater management71 water supply and related facilities1 environmental restoration1 and surface water protection and development1 including flooding resilience measures for such infrastructure1 in ,contra ,costa ,county1 ,san ,joaquin ,county1 ,solano ,county1 ,sacramento ,county1 and ,yolo ,county1 ,california4 7#cja7 ,san joaquin and stanislaus1 california #bjj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 and water supply1 in ,san ,joaquin ,county and ,stanislaus ,county1 ,california4 7#cjb7 ,santa rosa1 california #ai1djj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 in the city of ,santa ,rosa ,california4 7#cjc7 ,sierra madre1 california #bj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 and water supply1 including earthquake resilience measures for such infrastructure and water supply1 in the city of ,sierra ,madre1 ,california4 7#cjd7 ,smith river1 california #be1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure in ,howonquet ,village and ,resort and ,tolowa ,dee-ni' ,nation1 ,smith ,river1 ,california4 7#cje7 ,south san francisco1 california #bgj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management and water recycling1 at the ,san ,francisco ,international ,airport1 ,california4 7#cjf7 ,temecula1 california #ah1jjj1jjj for environmental infrastructure1 in the city of ,temecula1 ,california4 7#cjg7 ,torrance1 california #ajj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including groundwater recharge and water supply1 in the city of ,torrance1 ,california4 7#cjh7 ,western contra costa county1 california #ae1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure in the cities of ,pinole1 ,san ,pablo1 and ,richmond1 and in ,el ,sobrante1 ,california4 7#cji7 ,yolo county1 california #f1jjj1jjj for environmental infrastructure1 in ,yolo ,county1 ,california4 7#caj7 ,hebron1 connecticut #c1gjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in the town of ,hebron1 ,connecticut4 7#caa7 ,new london1 connecticut #af1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure in the town of ,bozrah and the ,city of ,norwich1 ,connecticut4 7#cab7 ,windham1 connecticut #ah1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in the town of ,windham1 ,connecticut4 7#cac7 ,kent1 delaware #ce1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 water storage and treatment systems1 and environmental restoration1 in ,kent ,county1 ,delaware4 7#cad7 ,new castle1 delaware #ce1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 water storage and treatment systems1 and environmental restoration1 in ,new ,castle ,county1 ,delaware4 7#cae7 ,sussex1 delaware #ce1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 water storage and treatment systems1 and environmental restoration1 in ,sussex ,county1 ,delaware4 7#caf7 ,washington1 district of columbia #a1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in ,washington1 ,district of ,columbia4 7#cag7 ,longboat key1 florida #ab1gej1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in the town of ,longboat ,key1 ,florida4 7#cah7 ,martin1 st4 lucie1 and palm beach counties1 florida #ajj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 to improve water quality in the ,st4 ,lucie ,river1 ,indian ,river ,lagoon1 and ,lake ,worth ,lagoon in ,martin ,county1 ,st4 ,lucie ,county1 and ,palm ,beach ,county1 ,florida4 7#cai7 ,polk county1 florida #aj1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in ,polk ,county1 ,florida4 7#cbj7 ,okeechobee county1 florida #bj1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure in ,okeechobee ,county1 ,florida4 7#cba7 ,orange county1 florida #ej1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including water reclamation and water supply1 in ,orange ,county1 ,florida4 7#cbb7 ,georgia #ge1jjj1jjj for environmental infrastructure in ,baldwin ,county1 ,bartow ,county1 ,floyd ,county1 ,haralson ,county1 ,jones ,county1 ,gilmer ,county1 ,towns ,county1 ,warren ,county1 ,lamar ,county1 ,lowndes ,county1 ,troup ,county1 ,madison ,county1 ,toombs ,county1 ,dade ,county1 ,bulloch ,county1 ,gordon ,county1 ,walker ,county1 ,dooly ,county1 ,butts ,county1 ,clarke ,county1 ,crisp ,county1 ,newton ,county1 ,bibb ,county1 ,baker ,county1 ,barrow ,county1 ,oglethorpe ,county1 ,peach ,county1 ,brooks ,county1 ,carroll ,county1 ,worth ,county1 ,jenkins ,county1 ,wheeler ,county1 ,calhoun ,county1 ,randolph ,county1 ,wilcox ,county1 ,stewart ,county1 ,telfair ,county1 ,clinch ,county1 ,hancock ,county1 ,ben ,hill ,county1 ,jeff ,davis ,county1 ,chattooga ,county1 ,lanier ,county1 ,brantley ,county1 ,charlton ,county1 ,tattnall ,county1 ,emanuel ,county1 ,mitchell ,county1 ,turner ,county1 ,bacon ,county1 ,terrell ,county1 ,macon ,county1 ,ware ,county1 ,bleckley ,county1 ,colquitt ,county1 ,washington ,county1 ,berrien ,county1 ,coffee ,county1 ,pulaski ,county1 ,cook ,county1 ,atkinson ,county1 ,candler ,county1 ,taliaferro ,county1 ,evans ,county1 ,johnson ,county1 ,irwin ,county1 ,dodge ,county1 ,jefferson ,county1 ,appling ,county1 ,taylor ,county1 ,wayne ,county1 ,clayton ,county1 ,decatur ,county1 ,schley ,county1 ,sumter ,county1 ,early ,county1 ,webster ,county1 ,clay ,county1 ,upson ,county1 ,long ,county1 ,twiggs ,county1 ,dougherty ,county1 ,quitman ,county1 ,meriwether ,county1 ,stephens ,county1 ,wilkinson ,county1 ,murray ,county1 ,wilkes ,county1 ,elbert ,county1 ,mc,duffie ,county1 ,heard ,county1 ,marion ,county1 ,talbot ,county1 ,laurens ,county1 ,montgomery ,county1 ,echols ,county1 ,pierce ,county1 ,richmond ,county1 ,chattahoochee ,county1 ,screven ,county1 ,habersham ,county1 ,lincoln ,county1 ,burke ,county1 ,liberty ,county1 ,tift ,county1 ,polk ,county1 ,glascock ,county1 ,grady ,county1 ,jasper ,county1 ,banks ,county1 ,franklin ,county1 ,whitfield ,county1 ,treutlen ,county1 ,crawford ,county1 and ,hart ,county1 ,georgia4 7#cbc7 ,guam #aj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in ,guam4 7#cbd7 ,state of ,hawaii #ge1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure 7including urban stormwater conveyance71 resource protection and development1 water supply1 environmental restoration1 and surface water protection and development1 in the ,state of ,hawaii4 7#cbe7 ,county of hawai#8i1 hawaii #bj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the ,county of ,hawai#8i1 ,hawaii4 7#cbf7 ,honolulu1 hawaii #bj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the ,city and ,county of ,honolulu1 ,hawaii4 7#cbg7 ,kaua#8i1 hawaii #bj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the ,county of ,kaua#8i1 ,hawaii4 7#cbh7 ,maui1 hawaii #bj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the ,county of ,maui1 ,hawaii4 7#cbi7 ,dixmoor1 illinois #ae1jjj1jjj for water and water supply infrastructure in the village of ,dixmoor1 ,illinois4 7#ccj7 ,forest park1 illinois #aj1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the village of ,forest ,park1 ,illinois4 7#cca7 ,lemont1 illinois #c1ace1jjj for water infrastructure in the village of ,lemont1 ,illinois4 7#ccb7 ,lockport1 illinois #f1eej1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the city of ,lockport1 ,illinois4 7#ccc7 ,montgomery and christian counties1 illinois #cj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including water supply1 in ,montgomery ,county and ,christian ,county1 ,illinois4 7#ccd7 ,will county1 illinois #cj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in ,will ,county1 ,illinois4 7#cce7 ,orleans parish1 louisiana #ajj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in ,orleans ,parish1 ,louisiana4 7#ccf7 ,fitchburg1 massachusetts #bj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management 7including combined sewer overflows71 in the city of ,fitchburg1 ,massachusetts4 7#ccg7 ,haverhill1 massachusetts #bj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management 7including combined sewer overflows71 in the city of ,haverhill1 ,massachusetts4 7#cch7 ,lawrence1 massachusetts #bj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management 7including combined sewer overflows71 in the city of ,lawrence1 ,massachusetts4 7#cci7 ,lowell1 massachusetts #bj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management 7including combined sewer overflows71 in the city of ,lowell1 ,massachusetts4 7#cdj7 ,methuen1 massachusetts #bj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management 7including combined sewer overflows71 in the city of ,methuen1 ,massachusetts4 7#cda7 ,maryland #ajj1jjj1jjj for water1 wastewater1 and other environmental infrastructure1 ,maryland4 7#cdb7 ,boonsboro1 maryland #e1jjj1jjj for water infrastructure1 including water supply1 in the town of ,boonsboro1 ,maryland4 7#cdc7 ,brunswick1 maryland #ae1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in the city of ,brunswick1 ,maryland4 7#cdd7 ,cascade charter township1 michigan #g1bjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in ,cascade ,charter ,township1 ,michigan4 7#cde7 ,macomb county1 michigan #dj1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in ,macomb ,county1 ,michigan4 7#cdf7 ,northfield1 minnesota #cc1dej1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in the city of ,northfield1 ,minnesota4 7#cdg7 ,centertown1 missouri #ae1ijj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in the village of ,centertown1 ,missouri4 7#cdh7 ,city of st4 louis1 missouri #de1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in the city of ,st4 ,louis1 ,missouri4 7#cdi7 ,st4 louis county1 missouri #de1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in ,st4 ,louis ,county1 ,missouri4 7#cej7 ,clinton1 mississippi #ac1fjj1jjj for environmental infrastructure1 including water and wastewater infrastructure 7including stormwater management71 drainage systems1 and water quality enhancement1 in the city of ,clinton1 ,mississippi4 7#cea7 ,madison county1 mississippi #aj1jjj1jjj for environmental infrastructure1 including water and wastewater infrastructure 7including stormwater management71 drainage systems1 and water quality enhancement1 in ,madison ,county1 ,mississippi4 7#ceb7 ,meridian1 mississippi #aj1jjj1jjj for environmental infrastructure1 including water and wastewater infrastructure 7including stormwater management71 drainage systems1 and water quality enhancement1 in the city of ,meridian1 ,mississippi4 7#cec7 ,oxford1 mississippi #aj1jjj1jjj for environmental infrastructure1 including water and wastewater infrastructure 7including stormwater management71 drainage systems1 and water quality enhancement1 in the ,city of ,oxford1 ,mississippi4 7#ced7 ,rankin county1 mississippi #aj1jjj1jjj for environmental infrastructure1 including water and wastewater infrastructure 7including stormwater management71 drainage systems1 and water quality enhancement1 in ,rankin ,county1 ,mississippi4 7#cee7 ,manchester1 new hampshire #bj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management 7including combined sewer overflows71 in the city of ,manchester1 ,new ,hampshire4 7#cef7 ,bayonne1 new jersey #hbe1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management 7including combined sewer overflows71 in the city of ,bayonne1 ,new ,jersey4 7#ceg7 ,camden1 new jersey #aai1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the city of ,camden1 ,new ,jersey4 7#ceh7 ,essex and sussex counties1 new jersey #fj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including water supply1 in ,essex ,county and ,sussex ,county1 ,new ,jersey4 7#cei7 ,flemington1 new jersey #d1ejj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including water supply1 in the ,borough of ,flemington1 ,new ,jersey4 7#cfj7 ,jefferson1 new jersey #ij1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in ,jefferson ,township1 ,new ,jersey4 7#cfa7 ,kearny1 new jersey #fi1ijj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management 7including combined sewer overflows71 in the town of ,kearny1 ,new ,jersey4 7#cfb7 ,long hill1 new jersey #g1ejj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in ,long ,hill ,township1 ,new ,jersey4 7#cfc7 ,morris county1 new jersey #cj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in ,morris ,county1 ,new ,jersey4 7#cfd7 ,passaic1 new jersey #a1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in ,passaic ,county1 ,new ,jersey4 7#cfe7 ,phillipsburg1 new jersey #b1fjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the town of ,phillipsburg1 ,new ,jersey4 7#cff7 ,rahway1 new jersey #c1bej1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in the city of ,rahway1 ,new ,jersey4 7#cfg7 ,roselle1 new jersey #e1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the ,borough of ,roselle1 ,new ,jersey4 7#cfh7 ,south orange village1 new jersey #g1ejj1jjj for water infrastructure1 including water supply1 in the ,township of ,south ,orange ,village1 ,new ,jersey4 7#cfi7 ,summit1 new jersey #a1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the city of ,summit1 ,new ,jersey4 7#cgj7 ,warren1 new jersey #d1eej1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in ,warren ,township1 ,new ,jersey4 7#cga7 ,espaola1 new mexico #ba1iie1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in the city of ,espaola1 ,new ,mexico4 7#cgb7 ,farmington1 new mexico #ae1ejj1jjj for water infrastructure1 including water supply1 in the city of ,farmington1 ,new ,mexico4 7#cgc7 ,mora county1 new mexico #b1hgd1jjj for wastewater infrastructure in ,mora ,county1 ,new ,mexico4 7#cgd7 ,santa fe1 new mexico #bj1gjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including water reclamation1 in the city of ,santa ,fe1 ,new ,mexico4 7#cge7 ,clarkstown1 new york #ad1fjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the town of ,clarkstown1 ,new ,york4 7#cgf7 ,genesee1 new york #he1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management and water supply1 in ,genesee ,county1 ,new ,york4 7#cgg7 ,queens1 new york #aai1bjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management 7including combined sewer overflows71 in ,queens1 ,new ,york4 7#cgh7 ,yorktown1 new york #dj1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the town of ,yorktown1 ,new ,york4 7#cgi7 ,brunswick1 ohio #d1eaj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the city of ,brunswick1 ,ohio4 7#chj7 ,brookings1 oregon #b1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure in the ,city of ,brookings and the ,port of ,brookings ,harbor1 ,oregon4 7#cha7 ,monroe1 oregon #f1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in the city of ,monroe1 ,oregon4 7#chb7 ,newport1 oregon #fj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including water supply and water storage1 in the city of ,newport1 ,oregon4 7#chc7 ,lane county1 oregon #be1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including water supply and storage1 distribution1 and treatment systems1 in ,lane ,county1 ,oregon4 7#chd7 ,palmyra1 pennsylvania #cf1cjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure in ,palmyra ,township1 ,pennsylvania4 7#che7 ,pike county1 pennsylvania #aj1jjj1jjj for water and stormwater management infrastructure1 including water supply1 in ,pike ,county1 ,pennsylvania4 7#chf7 ,pittsburgh1 pennsylvania #bj1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the city of ,pittsburgh1 ,pennsylvania4 7#chg7 ,pocono1 pennsylvania #bb1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in ,pocono ,township1 ,pennsylvania4 7#chh7 ,westfall1 pennsylvania #af1hhj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure in ,westfall ,township1 ,pennsylvania4 7#chi7 ,whitehall1 pennsylvania #f1jjj1jjj for stormwater management infrastructure in ,whitehall ,township and ,south ,whitehall ,township1 ,pennsylvania4 7#cij7 ,beaufort1 south carolina #g1dfb1jjj for stormwater management infrastructure in ,beaufort ,county1 ,south ,carolina4 7#cia7 ,charleston1 south carolina #be1ehc1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the city of ,charleston1 ,south ,carolina4 7#cib7 ,horry county1 south carolina #ai1jjj1jjj for environmental infrastructure1 including ocean outfalls1 in ,horry ,county1 ,south ,carolina4 7#cic7 ,mount pleasant1 south carolina #g1hbb1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the town of ,mount ,pleasant1 ,south ,carolina4 7#cid7 ,portland1 tennessee #a1hej1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including water supply1 in the city of ,portland1 ,tennessee4 7#cie7 ,smith county1 tennessee #ai1ejj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in ,smith ,county1 ,tennessee4 7#cif7 ,trousdale1 macon1 and sumner counties1 tennessee #agh1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in ,trousdale ,county1 ,macon ,county1 and ,sumner ,county1 ,tennessee4 7#cig7 ,united ,states ,virgin islands #a1ehd1jjj for wastewater infrastructure in the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7#cih7 ,bonney lake1 washington #c1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure in the city of ,bonney ,lake1 ,washington4 7#cii7 ,burien1 washington #e1jjj1jjj for stormwater management infrastructure in the city of ,burien1 ,washington4 7#djj7 ,ellensburg1 washington #c1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the city of ,ellensburg1 ,washington4 7#dja7 ,north bend1 washington #cj1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the city of ,north ,bend1 ,washington4 7#djb7 ,port angeles1 washington #g1ejj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 in the ,city and ,port of ,port ,angeles1 ,washington4 7#djc7 ,snohomish county1 washington #ef1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including water supply1 in ,snohomish ,county1 ,washington4 7#djd7 ,western washington state #bjj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 water supply1 and conservation1 in ,chelan ,county1 ,king ,county1 ,kittitas ,county1 ,pierce ,county1 ,snohomish ,county1 ,skagit ,county1 and ,whatcom ,county1 ,washington4 7#dje7 ,milwaukee1 wisconsin #d1ejj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management 7including combined sewer overflows71 and resource protection and development1 in the ,milwaukee metropolitan area1 ,wisconsin4 4 7b7 ,project modifications 7#a7 ,consistency with reports ,congress finds that the project modifications described in this subsection are in accordance with the reports submitted to ,congress by the ,secretary under section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d71 titled ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development1 or have otherwise been reviewed by ,congress4 7#b7 ,modifications 7,a7 ,calaveras county1 california ,section #bai7;f77#hf7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccd2 #aba ,stat4 #abei7 is amended by striking #c1jjj1jjj and inserting #ac1bhj1jjj4 7,b7 ,sacramento area1 california ,section #bai7;f77#bc7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccf2 #aag ,stat4 #ahdj2 #acd ,stat4 #bgah7 is amended by striking ,suburban4 7,c7 ,los angeles county1 california ,section #bai7;f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccd2 #aag ,stat4 #ahdj2 #aba ,stat4 #abei7 is amended by striking paragraph 7#ic7 and inserting the following3 7#ic7 ,los angeles county1 california #ajc1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 ,diamond ,bar1 ,la ,habra ,heights1 ,dominguez ,channel1 ,santa ,clarity ,valley1 and ,rowland ,heights1 ,los ,angeles ,county1 ,california4 4 7,d7 ,boulder county1 colorado ,section #bai7;f77#aji7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccd2 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#bbj7 is amended by striking #aj1jjj1jjj for water supply infrastructure and inserting #bj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management and water supply4 7,e7 ,charlotte county1 florida ,section #bai7;f77#aba7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccf2 #aba ,stat4 #abfa7 is amended by striking #c1jjj1jjj for and inserting #cc1jjj1jjj for wastewater and4 7,f7 ,miami-,dade county1 florida ,section #bai7;f77#abh7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccf2 #aba ,stat4 #abfa7 is amended by striking #f1bej1jjj for and inserting #aij1bej1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including4 7,g7 ,albany1 georgia ,section #bai7;f77#acj7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccf2 #aba ,stat4 #abfa7 is amended by striking #d1jjj1jjj for a storm drainage system1 and inserting #aji1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management 7including combined sewer overflows714 7,h7 ,atlanta1 georgia ,section #bai7;e77#e7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aaj ,stat4 #cgeg2 #aac ,stat4 #ccd7 is amended by striking #be1jjj1jjj and inserting #ge1jjj1jjj4 7,i7 ,east point1 georgia ,section #bai7;f77#acf7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccf2 #aba ,stat4 #abfa7 is amended by striking #e1jjj1jjj for and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj for stormwater management and other4 7,j7 ,cook county and lake county1 illinois ,section #bai7;f77#ed7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccf2 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#bbj7 is amended-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,cook county and inserting ,cook county and lake county2 7ii7 by striking #ce1jjj1jjj for and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 and other2 and 7iii7 by inserting and ,lake ,county after ,cook ,county4 7,k7 ,madison and st4 clair counties1 illinois ,section #bai7;f77#ee7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccd2 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#bba2 #acd ,stat4 #bgah7 is amended by striking #de1jjj1jjj and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7,l7 ,calumet region1 indiana ,section #bai7;f77#ab77;,a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccf2 #aag ,stat4 #ahdc2 #aba ,stat4 #abbe7 is amended by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj and inserting #abe1jjj1jjj4 7,m7 ,baton rouge1 louisiana ,section #bai7;f77#ba7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccf2 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#bbj2 #aba ,stat4 #abbf7 is amended by striking #ce1jjj1jjj and inserting #ij1jjj1jjj4 7,n7 ,south central planning and development commission1 louisiana ,section #bai7;f77#aec7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccf2 #aba ,stat4 #abfb7 is amended by striking #b1ejj1jjj and inserting #ab1ejj1jjj4 7,o7 ,st4 ,charles1 st4 bernard1 plaquemines1 st4 john the baptist1 st4 james1 and assumption parishes1 ,louisiana 7i7 ,st4 charles1 st4 bernard1 and plaquemines parishes1 louisiana ,section #bai7;c77#cc7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccd2 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#bai7 is amended by striking ,water and wastewater infrastructure and inserting ,water supply and wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management4 7ii7 ,st4 john the baptist1 st4 james1 and assumption parishes1 louisiana ,section #bai7;c77#cd7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccd2 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#bai7 is amended-- 7,i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking baptist and st4 james and inserting baptist1 st4 james1 and assumption2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,baptist and ,st4 ,james and inserting ,baptist1 ,st4 ,james1 and ,assumption4 7iii7 ,authorization of appropriations for construction assistance ,section #bai7;e7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aaj ,stat4 #cgeg2 #aac ,stat4 #ccd2 #aba ,stat4 #aaib7 is amended-- 7,i7 by striking the and at the end of paragraph 7#af72 7,,ii7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#ag7 and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ah7 #gj1jjj1jjj for the project described in subsection 7c77#cc72 and 7#ai7 #cf1jjj1jjj for the project described in subsection 7c77#cd74 4 7,p7 ,michigan combined sewer overflows ,section #bai7;f77#aeg7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccf2 #aba ,stat4 #abfb7 is amended-- 7i7 by striking #ce1jjj1jjj for and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general #he1jjj1jjj for 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,additional projects ,amounts made available under subparagraph 7,a7 may be used for design and construction projects for water-related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development projects in ,michigan1 including for projects for wastewater treatment and related facilities1 water supply and related facilities1 environmental restoration1 and surface water resource protection and development4 4 7,q7 ,jackson1 ,mississippi ,section #bai7;f77#afg7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccf2 #aba ,stat4 #abfc7 is amended by striking #be1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure and inserting #abe1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater infrastructure1 including resilience activities for such infrastructure4 7,r7 ,allegheny county1 pennsylvania ,section #bai7;f77#ff77;,a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccf2 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#bba2 #aba ,stat4 #abdj7 is amended by striking #bj1jjj1jjj for and inserting #cj1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 including stormwater management1 and other4 7,s7 ,lakes marion and moultrie1 south carolina ,section #bai7;f77#be7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccf2 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#bbj2 #aag ,stat4 #ahch2 #acj ,stat4 #afgg2 #acb ,stat4 #chah2 #acd ,stat4 #bgai7 is amended by striking #aaj1jjj1jjj and inserting #afe1jjj1jjj4 7,t7 ,myrtle beach and vicinity1 south carolina ,section #bai7;f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccd2 #aba ,stat4 #abfg7 is amended by striking paragraph 7#bej7 and inserting the following3 7#bej7 ,myrtle beach and vicinity1 south carolina #ca1jjj1jjj for environmental infrastructure1 including ocean outfalls1 ,myrtle ,beach and vicinity1 ,south ,carolina4 4 7,u7 ,north myrtle beach and vicinity1 south carolina ,section #bai7;f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccd2 #aba ,stat4 #abfg7 is amended by striking paragraph 7#bea7 and inserting the following3 7#bea7 ,north myrtle beach and vicinity1 south carolina #gd1jjj1jjj for environmental infrastructure1 including ocean outfalls1 ,north ,myrtle ,beach and vicinity1 ,south ,carolina4 4 7,v7 ,eastern shore and southwest virginia ,section #bai7;f77#aj77;,a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aba ,stat4 #abee7 is amended-- 7i7 by striking #bj1jjj1jjj and inserting #eb1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 by striking ,accomac and inserting ,accomack4 7,w7 ,northern ,west ,virginia ,section #bai7;f77#bgb7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccd2 #aba ,stat4 #abfh7 is amended-- 7i7 by striking #bj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general #bj1jjj1jjj for water and wastewater 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,local cooperation agreements ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 at the request of a non-,federal interest for a project or a separable element of a project that receives assistance under this paragraph1 the ,secretary may enter into an agreement developed in accordance with section #ega7;e7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #cga7 for the project or separable element4 4 7#c7 ,effect on authorization ,notwithstanding the operation of section #fjja7;e7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf71 any project included on a list published by the ,secretary pursuant to such section the authorization for which is amended by this subsection remains authorized to be carried out by the ,secretary4 #hcgf4 ,additional assistance for critical projects 7a7 ,consistency with reports ,congress finds that the project modifications described in this section are in accordance with the reports submitted to ,congress by the ,secretary under section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d71 titled ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development1 or have otherwise been reviewed by ,congress4 7b7 ,projects 7#a7 ,chesapeake bay ,section #eaj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#aaj ,stat4 #cgei2 #aba ,stat4 #abjb2 #abh ,stat4 #acag2 #acd ,stat4 #cgjd7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7i7 by inserting infrastructure and before resource protection2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting and streambanks after shorelines2 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,h7 and 7,i71 respectively2 and 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 wastewater treatment and related facilities2 7,f7 water supply and related facilities2 7,g7 stormwater and drainage systems2 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,a71 by inserting facilities or before a resource protection and restoration plan4 7#b7 ,florida keys water quality improvements1 florida ,section #aji7;f7 of title ,i of division ,b of the ,miscellaneous ,appropriations ,act1 #bjja 7,public ,law #ajf-eed1 appendix ,d1 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#bbb 7as enacted by section #a7;a77#d7 of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjja 7#aad ,stat4 #bgfc772 #aba ,stat4 #abag7 is amended by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj and inserting #bjj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,northeastern minnesota ,section #efi7;h7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #cfh2 #aba ,stat4 #abcb7 is amended by striking #ed1jjj1jjj and inserting #hj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,mississippi ,section #eib of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #cgi2 #aag ,stat4 #ahcg2 #aba ,stat4 #abcc2 #abc ,stat4 #bhea7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking and surface water resource protection and development and inserting surface water resource protection and development1 stormwater management1 drainage systems1 and water quality enhancement2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #bjj1jjj1jjj and inserting #cjj1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,lake tahoe basin restoration1 nevada and california ,section #ajh7;g7 of division ,c of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjje 7,public ,law #ajh-ddg2 #aah ,stat4 #bidb7 is amended by striking #be1jjj1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj4 7#f7 ,central new mexico ,section #eic of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #chj2 #aai ,stat4 #bbee7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting ,colfax1 before ,sandoval2 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting water reuse1 after conservation12 and 7,c7 in subsection 7h71 by striking #ej1jjj1jjj and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7#g7 ,new york city watershed ,section #eeb7;a77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#aaj ,stat4 #cghj7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking design and construction assistance and inserting design1 repair1 replacement1 and construction assistance2 and 7,b7 by striking treatment1 and distribution facilities and inserting treatment1 stormwater management1 and water distribution facilities4 7#h7 ,ohio and north dakota ,section #eid of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #cha2 #aai ,stat4 #bbfa2 #aba ,stat4 #aadj2 #aba ,stat4 #aidd7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7h71 by striking #bdj1jjj1jjj and inserting #bej1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,authorization of additional appropriations ,in addition to amounts authorized under subsection 7h71 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to be divided between the ,states referred to in subsection 7a74 4 7#i7 ,southeastern pennsylvania ,section #eff of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#aaj ,stat4 #cghf2 #aac ,stat4 #ceb7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the section heading and inserting ,southeastern ,pennsylvania and ,lower ,delaware ,river ,basin42 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting and the ,lower ,delaware ,river ,basin after southeastern ,pennsylvania2 7,c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking southeastern ,pennsylvania1 including projects for waste water treatment and related facilities1 and inserting southeastern ,pennsylvania and the ,lower ,delaware ,river ,basin1 including projects for wastewater treatment and related facilities 7including sewer overflow infrastructure improvements and other stormwater management712 7,d7 by amending subsection 7g7 to read as follows3 7g7 ,areas defined ,in this section3 7#a7 ,lower delaware river basin ,the term ,lower ,delaware ,river ,basin means the ,schuylkill ,valley1 ,upper ,estuary1 ,lower ,estuary1 and ,delaware ,bay subwatersheds of the ,delaware ,river ,basin in the ,commonwealth of ,pennsylvania and the ,states of ,new ,jersey and ,delaware4 7#b7 ,southeastern pennsylvania ,the term southeastern ,pennsylvania means ,philadelphia1 ,bucks1 ,chester1 ,delaware1 and ,montgomery ,counties1 ,pennsylvania4 2 and 7,e7 in subsection 7h71 by striking to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj to provide assistance under this section to non-,federal interests in southeastern ,pennsylvania1 and #bj1jjj1jjj to provide assistance under this section to non-,federal interests in the ,lower ,delaware ,river ,basin4 7#aj7 ,south central pennsylvania ,section #cac7;g77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhde2 #aji ,stat4 #djg2 #aaj ,stat4 #cgbc2 #aac ,stat4 #caj2 #aag ,stat4 #adb2 #aba ,stat4 #aadf2 #acd ,stat4 #bgai7 is amended by striking #djj1jjj1jjj and inserting #daj1jjj1jjj4 7#aa7 ,texas ,section #each of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #abej7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking 1 as identified by the ,texas ,water ,development ,board2 7,b7 in subsection 7e77#c71 by inserting and construction after design work2 7,c7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7i72 7,d7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,nonprofit entities ,in this section1 the term non-,federal interest has the meaning given such term in section #bba7;b7 of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7b774 7h7 ,corps of engineers expenses ,not more than #aj percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section may be used by the ,corps of ,engineers district offices to administer projects under this section at ,federal expense4 2 and 7,e7 in subsection 7i7 7as redesignated71 by striking #dj1jjj1jjj and inserting #hj1jjj1jjj4 7#ab7 ,lake champlain1 vermont and new york ,section #edb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfga2 #aba ,stat4 #aaej2 #acd ,stat4 #bfeb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,c71 by striking planning and inserting clean water infrastructure planning1 design1 and construction2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #cb1jjj1jjj and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7#ac7 ,western rural water ,section #eie of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #chc2 #aag ,stat4 #aci2 #aag ,stat4 #adb2 #aag ,stat4 #ahcf2 #aah ,stat4 #ddj2 #aba ,stat4 #abai2 #abc ,stat4 #bhea2 #abh ,stat4 #acaf2 #acj ,stat4 #afha2 #acd ,stat4 #bgai7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7i77#a71 by striking #dce1jjj1jjj and inserting #hjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7i77#b71 by striking #aej1jjj1jjj and inserting #bjj1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,effect on authorization ,notwithstanding the operation of section #fjja7;e7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf71 any project included on a list published by the ,secretary pursuant to such section the authorization for which is amended by this section remains authorized to be carried out by the ,secretary4 #hcgg4 ,conveyances 7a7 ,generally applicable provisions 7#a7 ,survey to obtain legal description ,the exact acreage and the legal description of any real property to be conveyed under this section shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,applicability of property screening provisions ,section #bfif of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to any conveyance under this section4 7#c7 ,costs of conveyance ,an entity to which a conveyance is made under this section shall be responsible for all reasonable and necessary costs1 including real estate transaction and environmental documentation costs1 associated with the conveyance4 7#d7 ,liability ,an entity to which a conveyance is made under this section shall hold the ,united ,states harmless from any liability with respect to activities carried out1 on or after the date of the conveyance1 on the real property conveyed4 ,the ,united ,states shall remain responsible for any liability with respect to activities carried out1 before such date1 on the real property conveyed4 7#e7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary may require that any conveyance under this section be subject to such additional terms and conditions as the ,secretary considers necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,city of ,lewes1 ,delaware 7#a7 ,conveyance authorized ,the ,secretary is authorized to convey1 without consideration1 to the ,city of ,lewes1 ,delaware1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the real property described in paragraph 7#b71 for the purpose of housing a new municipal campus for ,lewes ,city ,hall1 a police station1 and a board of public works4 7#b7 ,property ,the property to be conveyed under this subsection is the approximately #e4bf acres of land1 including improvements on that land1 located at #aacg ,savannah ,road1 ,lewes1 ,delaware4 7#c7 ,reversion 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines at any time that the property conveyed under paragraph 7#a7 is not being used in accordance with the purpose specified in such paragraph1 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the property shall revert1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 to the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,determination ,a determination by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing4 7c7 ,army ,reserve ,facility1 ,belleville1 ,illinois 7#a7 ,conveyance authorized ,the ,secretary shall convey to the city of ,belleville1 ,illinois1 without consideration1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the real property described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,property ,the property to be conveyed under this subsection is the approximately #e4b acres of land1 including improvements on that land1 located at #ejj ,south ,belt ,east in ,belleville1 ,illinois4 7#c7 ,deed ,the ,secretary shall convey the property under this subsection by quitclaim deed under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,reversion ,if the ,secretary determines that the property conveyed under this subsection is not used for a public purpose1 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the property shall revert1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 to the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,lake ,barkley1 ,kentucky 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to convey to the ,eddyville ,riverport and ,industrial ,development ,authority all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the approximately #c4c acres of land in ,lyon ,county1 ,kentucky1 including the land identified as ,tract #abaf-b and a portion of the land identified as ,tract #aab-b1 adjacent to the southwestern boundary of the port facilities of the ,authority at the ,barkley ,dam and ,lake ,barkley project1 ,kentucky1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,july #bd1 #aidf 7chapter #eie1 #fj ,stat4 #fcf74 7#b7 ,reservation of rights ,the ,secretary shall reserve and retain from the conveyance under this subsection such easements1 rights-of-way1 and other interests that the ,secretary determines to be necessary and appropriate to ensure the continued operation of the project described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,deed ,the ,secretary shall convey the property under this subsection by quitclaim deed under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,consideration ,the ,eddyville ,riverport and ,industrial ,development ,authority shall pay to the ,secretary an amount that is not less than the fair market value of the property conveyed under this subsection1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,sardis ,lake1 ,panola ,county1 ,mississippi 7#a7 ,conveyance authorized ,the ,secretary is authorized to convey to the ,city of ,sardis1 ,mississippi1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the real property described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,property ,the property to be conveyed is the approximately #a1jfd acres of lying in the eastern half of ,sections #ab and #ac1 ,t #h ,s1 ,r #f ,w and the western half of ,section #ah and the western half of ,section #g1 ,t #h ,s1 ,r #e ,w1 in ,panola ,county1 ,mississippi1 and being more particularly described as follows3 ,begin at the southeast corner of said ,section #ac1 run thence from said point of beginning1 along the south line of said ,section #ac1 run westerly1 #b1gbc feet2 thence run ,n #bgci'ec0 ,w1 for #a1hih feet2 thence run north #b1dcd feet2 thence run east1 #a1jjf feet1 more or less1 to a point on the easterly edge of ,mississippi ,state ,highway ,no4 #cae2 thence run along said easterly edge of highway1 northerly1 for #fcc feet2 thence leaving said easterly edge of highway1 run ,n #fbjj' ,e1 for #bjj feet2 thence ,n #jgjj' ,e1 for #a1cej feet2 thence ,n #jgjj' ,w1 for #hjj feet2 thence ,n #cgcj',w for #hjj feet2 thence ,n #ajjj' ,w for #cej feet2 thence ,n #aajj' ,e1 for #cej feet2 thence ,n #dccj' ,e for #bej feet2 thence ,n #hhjj' ,e for #bjj feet2 thence ,s #fdjj' ,e for #cej feet2 thence ,s #becj' ,e1 for #fej feet1 more or less1 to the intersection of the east line of the western half of the eastern half of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of the aforesaid ,section #ab1 ,t #h ,s1 ,r #f ,w and the #bce-;foot contour2 thence run along said #bce-;foot contour1 #f1cib feet2 thence leaving said #bce-;foot contour1 southerly #a1gfb feet1 more or less1 to a point on the south line of ,section #g2 thence ,s #jjbh'di0 ,e1 #b1ffd4ig feet1 more or less1 to a point on the south line of the northwest quarter of said ,section #ah2 thence along said south line1 easterly for #ajj feet1 more or less to the northwest corner of the southwest quarter of said ,section #ah2 thence leaving said south line of said northwest quarter1 along the east line of said southwest quarter1 ,s #jjjf'bj0 ,e1 run #b1bhj feet1 more or less1 to the southerly edge of an existing power line right-of-way2 thence leaving said east line of said southwest quarter1 along said southerly edge of said power line right-of-way1 northwesterly1 #cjj feet1 more or less1 to the easterly edge of the existing #d-;,h ,club ,road2 thence leaving said southerly edge of said power line right-of-way1 along said easterly edge of said road1 southeasterly1 #dbj feet1 more or less1 to the south line of said southwest quarter2 thence leaving said easterly edge of said road1 along said south line of southwest quarter1 westerly1 #b1fce feet1 more or less1 to the point of beginning1 ,,less ,,and ,,except the following prescribed parcel3 ,beginning at a point ,n #jjde'dh0 ,w1 #cjb4ae feet and west1 #acj4ad feet from the southeast corner of said ,section #ac1 ,t #h ,s1 ,r #f ,w1 and running thence ,s #jdce'eh0 ,w1 #bjj4jj feet to a point on the north side of a road2 running thence with the north side of said road1 ,n #hcea' ,w1 for #fd4hd feet2 thence ,n #gbbf'dd0 ,w1 #ei4dh feet2 thence ,n #fjca'cg0 ,w1 #fa4ga feet2 thence ,n #fcce'jh0 ,w1 #ea4jg feet2 thence ,n #jfdg'ag0 ,w1 #adb4ha feet to a point2 running thence ,s #hebd'jb0 ,e1 #bed4cg feet to the point of beginning1 containing #a4jj acre1 more or less4 7#c7 ,reservation of rights 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall reserve and retain from the conveyance under this subsection such easements1 rights-of-way1 and other interests that the ,secretary determines to be necessary and appropriate to ensure the continued operation of the ,sardis ,lake project1 authorized by section #f of the ,act of ,may #ae1 #aibh 7chapter #efi1 #de ,stat4 #ecf74 7,b7 ,flooding2 ,liability ,in addition to any easements1 rights-of-way1 and other interests reserved an retained under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall retain the right to flood land for downstream flood control purposes on-- 7,i7 the land located east of ,blackjack ,road and below #cja4j feet above sea level2 and 7,,ii7 the land located west of ,blackjack ,road and below #bbd4j feet above sea level2 and 7ii7 shall not be liable for any reasonable damage resulting from any flooding of land pursuant to clause 7i74 7#d7 ,deed ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 convey the property under this section by quitclaim deed under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 ensure that such deed includes a permanent restriction that all future building of above-ground structures on the land conveyed under this subsection shall be restricted to areas lying at or above #cja4j feet above sea level4 7#e7 ,consideration ,the ,city of ,sardis1 ,mississippi1 shall pay to the ,secretary an amount that is not less than the fair market value of the property conveyed under this subsection1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,notice and reporting ,after conveying property under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,city of ,sardis1 ,mississippi-- 7,a7 weekly reports describing-- 7i7 the water level of ,sardis ,lake1 as in effect on the date of submission of the report2 7ii7 any applicable forecasts of that water level2 and 7iii7 any other information that may affect land conveyed under this subsection2 and 7,b7 a timely notice of any anticipated flooding of a portion of the land conveyed under this subsection4 7f7 ,rogers ,county1 ,oklahoma 7#a7 ,conveyance authorized ,the ,secretary is authorized to convey to the ,city of ,tulsa-,rogers ,county ,port ,authority1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the real property described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,property ,the property to be conveyed under this subsection is the approximately #agf acres of ,federal land located on the following #c parcels in ,rogers ,county1 ,oklahoma3 7,a7 ,parcel #a consists of ,u4,s4 tract #aai 7partial71 ,u4,s4 tract #abc1 ,u4,s4 tract #abj1 ,u4,s4 tract #abe1 and ,u4,s4 tract #aah 7partial74 7,b7 ,parcel #b consists of ,u4,s4 tract #abd 7partial7 and ,u4,s4 tract #abh 7partial74 7,c7 ,parcel #c consists of ,u4,s4 tract #abh 7partial74 7#c7 ,reservation of rights ,the ,secretary shall reserve and retain from any conveyance under this subsection such easements1 rights-of-way1 and other interests that the ,secretary determines to be necessary and appropriate to ensure the continued operation of the ,mc,clellan-,kerr ,arkansas ,river navigation project 7including ,newt ,graham ,lock and ,dam #ah7 authorized under the comprehensive plan for the ,arkansas ,river ,basin by the ,act of ,june #bh1 #aich 7chapter #gie1 #eb ,stat4 #abah2 #fj ,stat4 #fcd2 #fj ,stat4 #fdg2 #aja ,stat4 #acbi-aab2 #aag ,stat4 #ahdb74 7#d7 ,deed ,the ,secretary shall convey the property under this subsection by quitclaim deed under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,consideration ,the ,city of ,tulsa-,rogers ,county ,port ,authority shall pay to the ,secretary an amount that is not less than the fair market value of the property conveyed under this subsection1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,obstructions to navigable capacity ,a conveyance under this subsection shall not affect the jurisdiction of the ,secretary under section #aj of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djc7 with respect to the property conveyed4 7g7 ,regional ,corps of ,engineers office1 ,corpus ,christi1 ,texas 7#a7 ,conveyance authorized ,at such time as new facilities are available to be used as the office for the ,galveston ,district of the ,corps of ,engineers1 the ,secretary shall convey to the ,port of ,corpus ,christi1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the property described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,description of property ,the property referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is the land known as ,tract #ajj and ,tract #aja1 including improvements on that land1 in ,corpus ,christi1 ,texas1 and described as follows3 7,a7 ,tract #ajj ,the #a4hi acres1 more or less1 as conveyed by the ,nueces ,county ,navigation ,district ,no4 #a of ,nueces ,county1 ,texas1 to the ,united ,states by instrument dated ,october #af1 #aibh1 and recorded at ,volume #aic1 pages #a and #b1 in the ,deed ,records of ,nueces ,county1 ,texas4 7,b7 ,tract #aja ,the #j4ec acres as conveyed by the ,city of ,corpus ,christi1 ,nueces ,county1 ,texas1 to the ,united ,states by instrument dated ,september #bd1 #aiga1 and recorded at ,volume #cah1 pages #ebc and #ebd1 in the ,deed ,records of ,nueces ,county1 ,texas4 7,c7 ,improvements 7i7 ,main ,building 7,,rpuid ,,ao-,c-#ceaf71 constructed ,january #i1 #aigd4 7ii7 ,garage1 vehicle with #e bays 7,,rpuid ,,ao-,c-#ceag71 constructed ,january #i1 #aihe4 7iii7 ,bulkhead1 ,upper 7,,rpuid ,,ao-,c-#bfeh71 constructed ,january #a1 #aida4 7iv7 ,bulkhead1 ,lower 7,,rpuid ,,ao-,c-#cebj71 constructed ,january #a1 #aicc4 7v7 ,bulkhead ,fence 7,,rpuid ,,ao-,c-#ceba71 constructed ,january #i1 #aihe4 7vi7 ,bulkhead ,fence 7,,rpuid ,,ao-,c-#cebb71 constructed ,january #i1 #aihe4 7#c7 ,deed ,the ,secretary shall convey the property under this subsection by quitclaim deed under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,consideration ,the ,port of ,corpus ,christi shall pay to the ,secretary an amount that is not less than the fair market value of the property 7including improvements7 conveyed under this subsection1 as determined by the ,secretary4 #hcgh4 ,land transfer and trust land for ,choctaw ,nation of ,oklahoma 7a7 ,transfer 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b7 and for the consideration described in subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall transfer to the ,secretary of the ,interior the land described in subsection 7b7 to be held in trust for the benefit of the ,choctaw ,nation4 7#b7 ,conditions ,the land transfer under this subsection shall be subject to the following conditions3 7,a7 ,the transfer-- 7i7 shall not interfere with the operation by the ,corps of ,engineers of the ,sardis ,lake ,project1 authorized pursuant to section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aifb 7#gf ,stat4 #aahg71 or any other authorized civil works project2 and 7ii7 shall be subject to such other terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be necessary and appropriate to ensure the continued operation of the ,sardis ,lake ,project or any other authorized civil works project4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary shall retain the right to inundate with water the land transferred to the ,choctaw ,nation under this subsection as necessary to carry out an authorized purpose of the ,sardis ,lake ,project or any other civil works project4 7,c7 ,no gaming activities may be conducted on the land transferred under this subsection4 7b7 ,land description 7#a7 ,in general ,the land to be transferred under subsection 7a7 is the approximately #bdg acres of land located in ,sections #ah and #ai of ,t#b,n ,r#ah;,e1 and ,sections #e and #h of ,t#b,n ,r#ai;,e1 ,pushmataha ,county1 ,oklahoma1 generally depicted as ,,usace on the map entitled ,sardis ,lake - ,choctaw ,nation ,proposal and dated ,february #bb1 #bjbb4 7#b7 ,survey ,the exact acreage and legal descriptions of the land to be transferred under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7c7 ,consideration ,the ,choctaw ,nation shall pay to the ,secretary an amount that is equal to the fair market value of the land transferred under subsection 7a71 as determined by the ,secretary1 which funds may be accepted and expended by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,costs of transfer ,the ,choctaw ,nation shall be responsible for all reasonable and necessary costs1 including real estate transaction and environmental documentation costs1 associated with the transfer of land under subsection 7a74 #hcgi4 ,john ,p4 ,murtha ,locks and ,dam 7a7 ,designation ,locks and ,dam #d1 ,monongahela ,river1 ,pennsylvania1 authorized by section #aja7ah7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhjc71 and commonly known as the ,charleroi ,locks and ,dam1 shall be known and designated as the ,john ,p4 ,murtha ,locks and ,dam4 7b7 ,references ,any reference in a law1 map1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the locks and dam referred to in subsection 7a7 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,john ,p4 ,murtha ,locks and ,dam4 #hchj4 ,treatment of certain benefits and costs ,section #aeb7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac;a7a77 is amended by striking a flood risk management project that incidentally generates seismic safety benefits in regions and inserting a flood risk management or coastal storm risk management project in a region4 #hcha4 ,debris removal ,section #c of the ,act of ,march #b1 #aide 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc;a71 is amended by striking or recreation and inserting ecosystem restoration1 or recreation4 #hchb4 ,general reauthorizations 7a7 ,rehabilitation of existing levees ,section #cjag7;e7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjc;a note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking this subsection and inserting this section2 and 7#b7 by striking the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 7b7 ,invasive species in alpine lakes pilot project ,section #ejg7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgja note7 is amended by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjbh4 7c7 ,environmental banks ,section #cji7;e7 of the ,coastal ,wetlands ,planning1 ,protection and ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cieg7;e77 is amended by striking #aj and inserting #ab4 #hchc4 ,transfer of excess credit ,section #ajbj of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,studies and projects with multiple non-,federal interests ,a credit described in paragraph 7#a7 for a study or project with multiple non-,federal interests may be applied to the required non-,federal cost share for a study or project of any such non-,federal interest1 if each such non-,federal interest agrees in writing to such application4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,conditional approval of excess credit ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii71 the ,secretary may approve credit in excess of the non-,federal share for a study or project prior to the identification of each authorized study or project to which the excess credit will be applied1 subject to the condition that the non-,federal interest agrees to submit for approval by the ,secretary an amendment to the comprehensive plan prepared under paragraph 7#b7 that identifies each authorized study or project in advance of execution of the feasibility cost-sharing agreement or project partnership agreement for that authorized study or project4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting on ,december #ca1 #bjbh2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e77#a77;,b71 by striking #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 #hchd4 ,treatment of credit between projects ,section #gjjg7;d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #abgg2 #abh ,stat4 #abbf7 is amended by inserting 1 or may be applied to reduce the amounts required to be paid by the non-,federal interest under the terms of the deferred payment agreements entered into between the ,secretary and the non-,federal interest for the projects authorized by section #gjab7;a77#a7 before the period at the end4 #hche4 ,non-,federal payment flexibility ,section #ajc7l7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac7l77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking initial2 7#b7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,at the request of and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,initial payment ,at the request of 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,interest 7,a7 ,in general ,at the request of any non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary may waive the accrual of interest on any non-,federal cash contribution under this section or section #aja for a project for a period of not more than #a year if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 the waiver will contribute to the ability of the non-,federal interest to make future contributions2 and 7ii7 the non-,federal interest is in good standing under terms agreed to under subsection 7k77#a74 7,b7 ,limitations ,the ,secretary may grant not more than #a waiver under subparagraph 7,a7 for the same project4 4 #hchf4 ,coastal community flood control and other purposes ,section #ajc7k77#d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac7k77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins appropriately2 7#b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding 2 7#c7 in clause 7i7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjj million and inserting #bjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking and at the end2 7#d7 in clause 7ii7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by inserting an amount equal to #b_/c of after repays2 and 7,b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 the non-,federal interest repays the balance of remaining principal by ,june #a1 #bjcb4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,repayment options ,repayment of a non-,federal contribution under subparagraph 7,a77iii7 may be satisfied through the provision by the non-,federal interest of fish and wildlife mitigation for one or more projects or separable elements1 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 the non-,federal interest has incurred costs for the provision of mitigation that-- 7,i7 equal or exceed the amount of the required repayment2 and 7,,ii7 are in excess of any required non-,federal contribution for the project or separable element for which the mitigation is provided2 and 7ii7 the mitigation is integral to the project for which it is provided4 4 #hchg4 ,national levee safety program 7a7 ,definition of rehabilitation ,section #ijjb7ac7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja7ac77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the term and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the term 2 7#b7 by inserting 1 increase resiliency to extreme weather events1 after flood risk2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term rehabilitation includes improvements to a levee in conjunction with any repair1 replacement1 reconstruction1 or reconfiguration4 4 7b7 ,levee safety initiative ,section #ijje7;g77#b77;,e77i7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjc;a7g77#b77;,e77i77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbh4 7c7 ,levee rehabilitation assistance program ,section #ijje7;h7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjc;a7h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and levee rehabilitation after mitigation2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #be1jjj1jjj2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 ,prioritization ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall prioritize the provision of assistance under this subsection to economically disadvantaged communities 7as defined by the ,secretary under section #afj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note771 including economically disadvantaged communities located in urban and rural areas4 4 #hchh4 ,surplus water contracts and water storage agreements ,section #ajdf7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #abed2 #acb ,stat4 #cghd2 #acd ,stat4 #bgae7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#c74 #hchi4 ,water supply storage repair1 rehabilitation1 and replacement costs ,section #cja7;b7 of the ,water ,supply ,act of #aieh 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;b7b77 is amended1 in the fourth proviso1 by striking the second sentence and inserting the following3 ,for ,corps of ,engineers projects1 all annual operation and maintenance costs for municipal and industrial water supply storage under this section shall be reimbursed from ,state or local interests on an annual basis1 and all repair1 rehabilitation1 and replacement costs for municipal and industrial water supply storage under this section shall be reimbursed from ,state or local interests 7#a7 without interest1 during construction of the repair1 rehabilitation1 or replacement1 7#b7 with interest1 in lump sum on the completion of the repair1 rehabilitation1 or replacement1 or 7#c7 at the request of the ,state or local interest1 with interest1 over a period of not more than #be years beginning on the date of completion of the repair1 rehabilitation1 or replacement1 with repayment contracts providing for recalculation of the interest rate at #e-year intervals4 ,at the request of the ,state or local interest1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall amend a repayment contract entered into under this section on or before the date of enactment of this sentence for the purpose of incorporating the terms and conditions described in paragraph 7#c7 of the preceding sentence44 #hcij4 ,abandoned and inactive noncoal mine restoration ,section #efj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bccf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting 1 on land held in trust by the ,secretary of the ,interior on behalf of1 and for the benefit of1 an ,indian ,tribe1 or on restricted land of any ,indian ,tribe1 after land owned by the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking ,rehabilitation and inserting ,restoration2 and 7,b7 by striking ,sacramento and inserting ,albuquerque2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f71 by striking #cj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj4 #hcia4 ,asian carp prevention and control pilot program ,section #eji7;a77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #faj note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or ,tennessee ,river ,watershed and inserting 1 ,tennessee ,river ,watershed1 or ,tombigbee ,river ,watershed2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c77i71 by inserting 1 of which not fewer than #a shall be carried out on the ,tennessee-,tombigbee ,waterway before the period at the end4 #hcib4 ,enhanced development program ,the ,secretary shall fully implement opportunities for enhanced development at lakes located primarily in the ,state of ,oklahoma under the authorities provided in section #cacd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #aadb2 #acj ,stat4 #afga7 and section #afd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bffh74 #hcic4 ,recreational opportunities at certain projects 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered project ,the term covered project means any of the following projects of the ,corps of ,engineers3 7,a7 ,ball ,mountain ,lake1 ,vermont1 authorized by section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aied 7#fh ,stat4 #abeg74 7,b7 ,townshend ,lake1 ,vermont1 authorized by section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aied 7#fh ,stat4 #abeg74 7#b7 ,recreation ,the term recreation includes downstream whitewater recreation that is dependent on operations1 recreational fishing1 and boating at a covered project4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary should-- 7#a7 ensure that1 to the extent compatible with other project purposes1 each covered project is operated in such a manner as to protect and enhance recreation associated with the covered project2 and 7#b7 manage land at each covered project to improve opportunities for recreation at the covered project4 7c7 ,modification of water control plans ,the ,secretary may modify1 or undertake temporary deviations from1 the water control plan for a covered project in order to enhance recreation1 if the ,secretary determines the modifications or deviations-- 7#a7 will not adversely affect other authorized purposes of the covered project2 and 7#b7 will not result in significant adverse impacts to the environment4 #hcid4 ,federal assistance ,section #acbh7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah 7#acb ,stat4 #chbf7 is amended by striking #d years and inserting #h years4 #hcie4 ,mississippi ,river mat sinking unit ,the ,secretary shall expedite the replacement of the ,mississippi ,river mat sinking unit4 #hcif4 ,sense of ,congress on lease agreement ,it is the sense of ,congress that the lease agreement for land and water areas within the ,prado ,flood ,control ,basin ,project ,area entered into between the ,secretary and the ,city of ,corona1 ,california1 for operations of the ,corona ,municipal ,airport 7,recreation ,lease ,no4 ,,dacw#ji-a-fg-fj71 is a valid lease of land at a water resources development project under section #d of the ,act of ,december #bb1 #aidd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfj;d74 #hcig4 ,expedited completion of projects and studies 7a7 ,authorized projects and studies ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 expedite completion of the following projects and studies3 7#a7 ,projects 7,a7 ,project for ,juneau and ,auke ,bay1 ,floating ,wave ,attenuator1 ,alaska1 authorized pursuant to section #bjd of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidh 7#fb ,stat4 #aaha74 7,b7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,little ,colorado ,river at ,winslow1 ,navajo ,county1 ,arizona1 authorized by section #dja7b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgce74 7,c7 ,project for flood damage reduction1 ,rio de ,flag1 ,flagstaff1 ,arizona1 authorized by section #aja7;b77#c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #begf74 7,d7 ,project for navigation1 including maintenance and channel deepening1 ,mc,clellan-,kerr ,arkansas ,river1 authorized under the comprehensive plan for the ,arkansas ,river ,basin by section #c of the ,act of ,june #bh1 #aich 7chapter #gie1 #eb ,stat4 #abah2 #fj ,stat4 #fcd2 #fj ,stat4 #fdg2 #aja ,stat4 #acbi-aab2 #aag ,stat4 #ahdb74 7,e7 ,project for environmental restoration1 ,hamilton ,airfield1 ,california1 authorized by section #aja7;b77#c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #bgi2 #aba ,stat4 #aaaj74 7,f7 ,project for flood damage reduction and environmental restoration1 ,middle ,creek1 ,lake ,county1 ,california1 authorized by section #ajja7aa7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #ajea74 7,g7 ,the ,san ,francisco ,bay ,beneficial ,use ,pilot ,project1 ,california1 being carried out under section #aabb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #afde74 7,h7 ,project for flood risk management1 ecosystem restoration1 and recreation1 ,south ,san ,francisco ,bay ,shoreline1 ,california1 authorized by section #adja7f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #agad74 7,i7 ,projects for ecosystem restoration included in the comprehensive ,chesapeake ,bay restoration plan developed under the ,chesapeake ,bay ,environmental ,restoration and ,protection ,program1 authorized by section #eaj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#aaj ,stat4 #cgei2 #aba ,stat4 #abjb2 #abh ,stat4 #acag74 7,j7 ,maintenance dredging and other authorized activities to address the impacts of shoaling affecting the project for navigation1 ,branford ,harbor and ,branford ,river1 ,branford1 ,connecticut1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,june #ac1 #aijb 7chapter #ajgi1 #cb ,stat4 #ccc74 7,k7 ,maintenance dredging and other authorized activities to address the impacts of shoaling affecting the project for navigation1 ,guilford ,harbor and ,sluice ,channel1 ,connecticut1 authorized by section #b of the ,act of ,march #b1 #aide 7chapter #ai1 #ei ,stat4 #ac74 7,l7 ,maintenance dredging and other authorized activities to address the impacts of shoaling affecting the project for navigation1 ,milford ,harbor1 ,connecticut1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,june #bc1 #ahgd 7chapter #deg1 #ah ,stat4 #bda74 7,m7 ,project for ecosystem restoration at ,bay ,point dredge hole1 ,tampa ,bay1 ,florida4 7,n7 ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,central and ,southern ,florida1 ,everglades ,agricultural ,area1 authorized by section #acjh of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah 7#acb ,stat4 #chai2 #acd ,stat4 #bgji74 7,o7 ,an update to the water control manual for ,melvin ,price ,locks and ,dam1 ,illinois1 authorized by section #ajb of ,public ,law #ie-ejb 7#ib ,stat4 #afie2 #ie ,stat4 #afcd74 7,p7 ,projects for the restoration of the ,illinois ,river ,basin1 carried out pursuant to section #eai of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfec2 #aba ,stat4 #abba74 7,q7 ,projects for ecosystem restoration1 ,upper ,mississippi ,river and ,illinois ,waterway ,system1 authorized pursuant to title ,,viii of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #feb note74 7,r7 ,project for navigation1 ,kentucky ,lock ,addition1 ,kentucky1 authorized by section #aja7;a77#ac7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#aaj ,stat4 #cffd74 7,s7 ,project for flood damage reduction1 ,lower ,jefferson ,parish1 ,louisiana1 authorized by section #gjaf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #abhb74 7,t7 ,the portion of the project for flood control and other purposes1 ,cumberland1 ,maryland1 consisting of the restoration of the historic ,chesapeake and ,ohio ,canal1 authorized by section #e of the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aicf 7chapter #fhha1 #di ,stat4 #aegd2 #aac ,stat4 #cge74 7,u7 ,project for flood control1 ,ecorse ,creek1 ,wayne ,county1 ,michigan1 authorized by section #aja7;a77#ad7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiij 7#ajd ,stat4 #dfjg74 7,v7 ,projects for ecosystem restoration1 ,salt ,river ,marsh ,coastal ,habitat1 ,lake ,st4 ,clair1 ,michigan1 authorized pursuant to section #ejf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#bb74 7,w7 ,assistance for ecosystem restoration1 ,lower ,yellowstone ,intake ,diversion ,dam1 ,montana1 authorized pursuant to section #caji of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #aace74 7,x7 ,maintenance dredging and other authorized activities to address the impacts of shoaling affecting the project for navigation1 ,portsmouth ,harbor and ,piscataqua ,river1 ,maine and ,new ,hampshire1 authorized by section #aja of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifb 7#gf ,stat4 #aagc74 7,y7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,tulsa and ,west-,tulsa ,levee ,system1 ,tulsa ,county1 ,oklahoma1 authorized by section #dja7b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgce74 7,z7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,rio ,guayanilla1 ,puerto ,rico1 authorized by section #dja7b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bgcf74 7,,aa7 ,projects for critical restoration1 ,missouri ,river ,restoration1 ,south ,dakota1 included in the plan developed under section #ije7;e7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bgjg74 7,,bb7 ,project for water quality control1 ,red ,river ,basin ,chloride ,control ,area ,,viii1 ,texas1 authorized pursuant to section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aiff 7#hj ,stat4 #adbj74 7,,cc7 ,dredging for projects at ,port of ,galveston for ,turning ,basin #b project1 ,royal ,terminal1 ,galveston ,bay1 ,galveston1 ,texas1 authorized pursuant to section #adja7a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah 7#acb ,stat4 #chcf74 7,,dd7 ,project for dam safety modifications1 ,bluestone ,dam1 ,west ,virginia1 authorized pursuant to section #e of the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aicf 7chapter #fhh1 #di ,stat4 #aehf74 7,,ee7 ,the development and implementation of a sediment management plan at ,big ,horn ,lake1 ,wyoming1 pursuant to section #aagi7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #afge74 7,,ff7 ,projects authorized by section #bai of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib4 7#b7 ,studies 7,a7 ,feasibility study of modifications to the portion of the project for flood control1 water conservation1 and related purposes1 ,russian ,river ,basin1 ,california1 consisting of the ,coyote ,valley ,dam1 authorized by section #bjd of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #agg2 #acj ,stat4 #afhb71 to add environmental restoration as a project purpose and to increase water supply and improve reservoir operations4 7,b7 ,feasibility study of modifications to the portion of the project for flood control1 ,santa ,ana ,river ,mainstem1 ,california1 consisting of ,seven ,oaks ,dam1 ,california1 authorized by section #dja7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #daac2 #aja ,stat4 #acbi-aaa2 #ajd ,stat4 #dfaa2 #aaj ,stat4 #cgac2 #aba ,stat4 #aaae71 to include water conservation as an authorized purpose4 7,c7 ,feasibility study of modifications to the project for flood control1 ,redbank and ,fancher ,creeks1 ,california1 authorized by section #dja7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #daab74 7,d7 ,the update of hydrological modeling of the ,fox ,river ,basin1 ,illinois4 7,e7 ,feasibility study of modifications to the channel depths and dimensions pursuant to section #e of the ,act of ,march #d1 #aiae 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #efb7 for the project for navigation1 ,miami ,harbor ,channel1 ,florida1 authorized by section #aja of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiij 7#ajd ,stat4 #dfjf74 7,f7 ,a comprehensive #ej-year review of the ,kaskaskia ,river ,navigation ,project1 ,illinois1 pursuant to section #baf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #edi;a74 7,g7 ,feasibility study for the ,mississippi ,river and ,tributaries project1 to include the portion of the ,ouachita ,river ,levee ,system at and below ,monroe1 ,louisiana to ,caldwell ,parish1 ,louisiana1 authorized by section #bjd7;b7 of the ,water ,resources and ,development ,act of #bjbj 7#acd ,stat4 #bfgh74 7,h7 ,feasibility study for the project for ecosystem restoration and flood risk management at ,coldwater ,creek1 ,missouri1 authorized pursuant to section #abjb7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah 7#acb ,stat4 #chjc74 7,i7 ,feasibility study for the project for ecosystem restoration and flood risk management at ,maline ,creek1 ,missouri1 authorized pursuant to section #abjb7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah 7#acb ,stat4 #chjc74 7,j7 ,feasibility study for the project for flood protection at the ,truman ,lake ,visitor ,center1 ,warsaw1 ,missouri1 authorized by section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aied 7#fh ,stat4 #abfb2 #hd ,stat4 #bfe74 7,k7 ,feasibility study for an updated hydrologic analysis for the town of ,estancia1 ,torrance ,county1 ,new ,mexico4 7,l7 ,feasibility study for water supply to reduce water consumption from the ,arbuckle ,simpson ,aquifer1 ,oklahoma1 utilizing reserved municipal water supply within the ,corps of ,engineers-owned lakes1 pursuant to section #hch of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #dagd74 7b7 ,continuing authorities programs ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 expedite completion of the following projects and studies3 7#a7 ,projects for flood control under section #bje of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjas7 for the following areas3 7,a7 ,lower ,santa ,cruz ,river1 ,arizona4 7,b7 ,mc,cormick ,wash1 ,arizona4 7,c7 ,rose and ,palm ,garden ,washes1 ,arizona4 7,d7 ,the ,santa ,rosa ,canal ,alternative ,conveyance ,project1 ,arizona4 7,e7 ,southern ,maricopa ,county1 in the vicinity of the ,ak-,chin ,reservation1 ,arizona4 7,f7 ,nancy ,creek1 ,georgia4 7,g7 ,peachtree ,creek1 ,georgia4 7,h7 ,sugar ,creek1 ,georgia4 7,i7 ,south ,river ,basin1 ,georgia4 7,j7 ,passaic ,river1 ,new ,jersey4 7,k7 ,salt ,river ,marsh ,coastal ,habitat1 ,lake ,st4 ,clair1 ,michigan4 7,l7 ,blind ,brook1 ,rye1 ,new ,york4 7,m7 ,aibonito ,creek and vicinity1 ,puerto ,rico4 7,n7 ,canvanas ,river1 ,puerto ,rico4 7,o7 ,municipality of ,orocovis1 ,puerto ,rico4 7,p7 ,municipality of ,san ,sebastian1 ,puerto ,rico4 7,q7 ,municipality of ,villalba1 ,puerto ,rico4 7,r7 ,ro ,inabn1 ,ponce1 ,puerto ,rico4 7,s7 ,yauco ,river and ,berrenchin ,stream1 ,puerto ,rico4 7#b7 ,projects for navigation under section #ajg of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egg7 for the following areas3 7,a7 ,sebewaing ,river1 ,port ,sanilac ,harbor1 ,lexington ,harbor1 and ,harbor ,beach ,harbor1 ,michigan4 7,b7 ,portsmouth ,back ,channels and ,sagamore ,creek1 ,portsmouth1 ,new ,castle1 and ,rye1 ,new ,hampshire4 7,c7 ,sturgeon ,point ,marina1 ,new ,york4 7,d7 ,davis ,creek and ,mobjack ,bay1 ,mathews ,county1 ,virginia4 7#c7 ,project for aquatic ecosystem restoration under section #bjf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bccj7 for the following areas3 7,a7 ,el ,corazon1 ,arizona4 7,b7 ,san ,pedro ,river1 ,cochise ,county and vicinity1 ,arizona1 including review of recharge facilities that preserve water flows and habitats4 7#d7 ,project modifications for improvement of the environment under section #aace of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcji;a7 for the towns of ,quincy and ,braintree1 ,massachusetts1 for fish passage on the ,smelt ,brook4 7#e7 ,project for the removal of obstructions and clearing channels for flood control under section #b of the ,act of ,august #bh1 #aicg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;g7 for the ,passaic ,river1 ,new ,jersey4 7#f7 ,project for shoreline erosion protection of public works under section #ad of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjar7 and for beach erosion and storm damage reduction under section #c of the ,act of ,august #ac1 #aidf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;g7 for ,buffalo1 ,new ,york4 7#g7 ,project for beach erosion and storm damage reduction under section #c of the ,act of ,august #ac1 #aidf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;g7 for ,west ,haven1 ,connecticut4 ,d ,water ,resources ,infrastructure #hdja4 ,project authorizations ,the following projects for water resources development and conservation and other purposes1 as identified in the reports titled ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d7 or otherwise reviewed by ,congress1 are authorized to be carried out by the ,secretary substantially in accordance with the plans1 and subject to the conditions1 described in the respective reports or decision documents designated in this section3 7#a7 ,navigation ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,costs #a4 ,a,k,elim ,subsistence ,harbor ,study1 ,elim,march #ab1 #bjba;,federal3 #ii1jeg1jjj,non-,federal3 #b1eag1jjj,total3 #aja1egd1jjj #b4 ,c,a,port of ,long ,beach ,deep ,draft ,navigation1 ,los ,angeles ,county,october #ad1 #bjba and ,may #ca1 #bjbb;,federal3 #hg1jfc1jjj,non-,federal3 #hh1gbd1jjj,total3 #age1ghg1jjj #c4 ,g,a,brunswick ,harbor ,modifications1 ,glynn ,county,march #aa1 #bjbb;,federal3 #aj1eee1ejj,non-,federal3 #e1fhj1ejj,total3 #af1bcf1jjj #d4 ,,ny1 ,n,j,new ,york -- ,new ,jersey ,harbor ,deepening ,channel ,improvements,june #c1 #bjbb;,federal3 #b1djh1bfh1jjj,non-,federal3 #c1ibi1bgi1jjj,total3 #f1ccg1edg1jjj #e4 ,w,a,tacoma ,harbor ,navigation ,improvement ,project,may #bf1 #bjbb;,federal3 #adj1jbb1jjj,non-,federal3 #bjc1efa1jjj,total3 #cdc1ehc1jjj 7#b7 ,flood risk management ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,costs #a4 ,a,l,selma ,flood ,risk ,management and ,bank ,stabilization,october #g1 #bjba;,federal3 #af1igh1jjj,non-,federal3 #i1adb1jjj,total3 #bf1abj1jjj #b4 ,a,l,valley ,creek ,flood ,risk ,management1 ,bessemer and ,birmingham,october #bi1 #bjba;,federal3 #ba1iic1jjj,non-,federal3 #aa1ijf1jjj,total3 #cc1hii1jjj #c4 ,c,a,lower ,cache ,creek1 ,yolo ,county1 ,woodland and ,vicinity,june #ba1 #bjba;,federal3 #bch1aea1eej,non-,federal3 #abh1bce1dej,total3 #cff1chg1jjj #d4 ,n,e,papillion ,creek and ,tributaries ,lakes,january #bd1 #bjbb;,federal3 #ajj1fah1jjj,non-,federal3 #eg1cei1jjj,total3 #aeg1igg1jjj #e4 ,o,r,portland ,metro ,levee ,system,august #bj1 #bjba;,federal3 #hi1gjh1jjj,non-,federal3 #dh1cjd1jjj,total3 #ach1jab1jjj #f4 ,p,r,rio ,guanajibo ,flood ,risk ,management1 ,mayaguez1 ,hormigueros1 and ,san ,german,may #bd1 #bjbb;,federal3 #ahd1ggh1jjj,non-,federal3 #j,total3 #ahd1ggh1jjj 7#c7 ,hurricane and storm damage risk reduction ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,costs #a4 ,c,t,fairfield and ,new ,haven ,counties ,coastal ,storm ,risk ,management,january #ai1 #bjba;,federal3 #ajg1cej1jjj,non-,federal3 #eg1hjd1jjj,total3 #afe1aed1jjj #b4 ,f,l,florida ,keys1 ,monroe ,county1 ,coastal ,storm ,risk ,management ,september #bd1 #bjba;,federal3 #a1ggd1fca1jjj,non-,federal3 #iee1egj1jjj,total3 #b1gcj1bja1jjj #c4 ,f,l,miami-,dade ,county1 ,main ,segment1 ,coastal ,storm ,risk ,management,september #bf1 #bjbb;,initial ,federal3 #be1jia1jjj;,initial ,non-,federal3 #ah1dgj1jjj,total3 #dc1efa1jjj,renourishment ,federal3 #adc1hgd1jjj,renourishment ,non-,federal3 #ahj1hih1jjj,renourishment ,total3 #cbd1ggb1jjj #d4 ,f,l,okaloosa ,county1 ,coastal ,storm ,risk ,management,october #g1 #bjba;,initial ,federal3 #ba1bgd1jbe;,initial ,non-,federal3 #ab1cgi1ige,total3 #cc1fed1jjj,renourishment ,federal3 #gf1cde1jjj,renourishment ,non-,federal3 #gi1bib1jjj,renourishment ,total3 #aee1fcg1jjj #e4 ,f,l,pinellas ,county1 ,treasure ,island and ,long ,key ,segments1 ,coastal ,storm ,risk ,management,october #bi1 #bjba;,initial ,federal3 #f1jig1jjj;,initial ,non-,federal3 #i1hfd1jjj,total3 #ae1ifa1jjj,renourishment ,federal3 #aae1eea1jjj,renourishment ,non-,federal3 #ajd1edj1jjj,renourishment ,total3 #bbj1jia1jjj #f4 ,l,a,south ,central ,coast1 ,louisiana ,hurricane and ,storm ,damage ,risk ,reduction,june #bc1 #bjbb;,federal3 #hji1big1dej,non-,federal3 #dce1gge1eej,total3 #a1bde1jgc1jjj #g4 ,l,a,upper ,barataria ,basin ,hurricane and ,storm ,damage ,risk ,reduction,january #bh1 #bjbb;,federal3 #a1ahd1dgb1bej,non-,federal3 #fcg1gib1gej,total3 #a1hbb1bfe1jjj #h4 ,n,y,south ,shore of ,staten ,island1 ,fort ,wadsworth to ,oakwood ,beach1 ,coastal ,storm ,risk ,management,october #bg1 #bjaf;,federal3 #a1jhf1jjj1jjj,non-,federal3 #ehe1jjj1jjj,total3 #a1fga1jjj1jjj #i4 ,p,r,san ,juan ,metropolitan ,area ,coastal ,storm ,risk ,management,september #af1 #bjba;,federal3 #bhh1bid1jjj ,non-,federal3 #aee1bce1jjj,total3 #ddc1ebi1jjj #aj4 ,s,c,charleston ,peninsula1 ,coastal ,storm ,risk ,management,june #aj1 #bjbb;,federal3 #hbh1feg1jej,non-,federal3 #ddf1aii1iej ,total3 #a1bgd1heg1jjj #aa4 ,s,c,folly ,beach1 ,coastal ,storm ,risk ,management,october #bf1 #bjba;,initial ,federal3 #di1iai1jjj;,initial ,non-,federal3 #e1edf1jjj ,total3 #ee1dfe1jjj,renourishment ,federal3 #ahj1dcc1jjj,renourishment ,non-,federal3 #bi1cgc1jjj,renourishment ,total3 #bji1hjf1jjj 7#d7 ,flood risk management and ecosystem restoration ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,costs #a4 ,t,x,coastal ,texas ,protection and ,restoration,september #af1 #bjba ,federal3 #ba1chj1bad1jjj,non-,federal3 #ab1iii1gjh1jjj,total3 #cd1cgi1ibb1jjj 7#e7 ,ecosystem restoration ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,costs #a4 ,c,a,prado ,basin ,ecosystem ,restoration1 ,san ,bernardino1 ,riverside and ,orange ,counties ,april #bb1 #bjba;,federal3 #ce1bfe1ajj,non-,federal3 #bb1cgc1ijj,total3 #eg1fci1jjj #b4 ,k,y,three ,forks of ,beargrass ,creek ,ecosystem ,restoration1 ,louisville,may #bd1 #bjbb;,federal3 #gg1ceb1fga,non-,federal3 #eb1eci1idj,total3 #abi1hib1faa 7#f7 ,modifications and other projects ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,decision ,document,d4 ,estimated ,costs #a4 ,d,c,washington1 ,d4,c4 and ,vicinity ,flood ,risk ,management,july #bb1 #bjba;,federal3 #ai1hcj1jjj,non-,federal3 #j ,total3 #ai1hcj1jjj #b4 ,f,l,central and ,southern ,florida1 ,indian ,river ,lagoon,june #cj1 #bjbb;,federal3 #b1gjg1iej1ejj,non-,federal3 #b1gjg1iej1ejj,total3 #e1dae1ija1jjj #c4 ,l,a,lake ,pontchartrain and ,vicinity,december #af1 #bjba;,federal3 #iej1cjc1bej,non-,federal3 #eaa1gja1gej,total3 #a1dfb1jje1jjj #d4 ,l,a,west ,bank and ,vicinity,december #ag1 #bjba;,federal3 #ejh1ccg1gjj,non-,federal3 #bgc1gbj1cjj,total3 #ghb1jeh1jjj #e4 ,m,i,new ,soo ,lock ,construction ,project1 ,sault ,ste4 ,marie1 ,chippewa ,county,june #f1 #bjbb;,federal3 #c1bah1idd1jjj,non-,federal3 #j,total3 #c1bah1idd1jjj #f4 ,w,a,howard ,a4 ,hanson ,dam1 ,water ,supply and ,ecosystem ,restoration,may #ai1 #bjbb;,federal3 #hgh1ecj1jjj,non-,federal3 #dc1jhe1jjj,total3 #iba1fae1jjj #hdjb4 ,special rules 7a7 ,south ,shore of ,staten ,island1 ,new ,york ,the ,federal share of any portion of the cost to design and construct the project for coastal storm risk management1 ,south ,shore of ,staten ,island1 ,fort ,wadsworth to ,oakwood ,beach1 ,new ,york1 authorized by this ,act1 that exceeds the estimated total project cost specified in the project partnership agreement for the project1 signed by the ,secretary on ,february #ae1 #bjai1 shall be #ij percent4 7b7 ,charleston ,peninsula1 ,south ,carolina 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the last day of the covered period1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 a request for deauthorization of the project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,charleston ,peninsula1 ,south ,carolina1 authorized by this ,act1 if the non-,federal interest has not entered into a project partnership agreement for the project1 or a separable element of the project1 prior to such last day4 7#b7 ,definition of covered period ,in this subsection1 the term covered period means the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on the date that is-- 7,a7 #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7,b7 #aj years after the date on which a design agreement for the project described in paragraph 7#a7 is executed1 if such design agreement is executed prior to the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #hdjc4 ,facility investment 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 using amounts available in the revolving fund established by the first section of the ,civil ,functions ,appropriations ,act1 #aied 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egf71 and not otherwise obligated1 the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 design and construct the lab and office facility for a ,mandatory ,center of ,expertise in ,branson1 ,missouri1 described in the prospectus submitted to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate on ,june #aj1 #bjbb1 pursuant to subsection 7c7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egf7;c771 substantially in accordance with such prospectus2 and 7#b7 carry out such construction and infrastructure improvements as are required to support such lab and office facility1 including any necessary demolition of the existing infrastructure4 7b7 ,requirement ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that the revolving fund established by the first section of the ,civil ,functions ,appropriations ,act1 #aied 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egf7 is appropriately reimbursed from funds appropriated for ,corps of ,engineers programs that benefit from the lab and office facility constructed under this section4 ,,lxxxv ,clean ,water ,sec4 #heja4 ,regional water programs4 ,sec4 #hejb4 ,nonpoint source management programs4 ,sec4 #hejc4 ,wastewater assistance to colonias4 #heja4 ,regional water programs 7a7 ,san ,francisco ,bay restoration grant program ,title ,i of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abe4 ,san ,francisco ,bay restoration grant program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,estuary partnership ,the term ,estuary ,partnership means the ,san ,francisco ,estuary ,partnership1 designated as the management conference for the ,san ,francisco ,bay under section #cbj4 7#b7 ,san ,francisco ,bay ,plan ,the term ,san ,francisco ,bay ,plan means-- 7,a7 until the date of the completion of the plan developed by the ,director under subsection 7d71 the comprehensive conservation and management plan approved under section #cbj for the ,san ,francisco ,bay estuary2 and 7,b7 on and after the date of the completion of the plan developed by the ,director under subsection 7d71 the plan developed by the ,director under subsection 7d74 7b7 ,program office 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish in the ,environmental ,protection ,agency a ,san ,francisco ,bay ,program ,office4 ,the ,office shall be located at the headquarters of ,region #i of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,appointment of ,director ,the ,administrator shall appoint a ,director of the ,office1 who shall have management experience and technical expertise relating to the ,san ,francisco ,bay and be highly qualified to direct the development and implementation of projects1 activities1 and studies necessary to implement the ,san ,francisco ,bay ,plan4 7#c7 ,delegation of authority2 staffing ,the ,administrator shall delegate to the ,director such authority and provide such staff as may be necessary to carry out this section4 7c7 ,annual priority list 7#a7 ,in general ,after providing public notice1 the ,director shall annually compile a priority list1 consistent with the ,san ,francisco ,bay ,plan1 identifying and prioritizing the projects1 activities1 and studies to be carried out with amounts made available under subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the annual priority list compiled under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,projects1 activities1 and studies1 including restoration projects and habitat improvement for fish1 waterfowl1 and wildlife1 that advance the goals and objectives of the ,san ,francisco ,bay ,plan1 for-- 7i7 water quality improvement1 including the reduction of marine litter2 7ii7 wetland1 riverine1 and estuary restoration and protection2 7iii7 nearshore and endangered species recovery2 and 7iv7 adaptation to climate change4 7,b7 ,information on the projects1 activities1 and studies specified under subparagraph 7,a71 including-- 7i7 the identity of each entity receiving assistance pursuant to subsection 7e72 and 7ii7 a description of the communities to be served4 7,c7 ,the criteria and methods established by the ,director for identification of projects1 activities1 and studies to be included on the annual priority list4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in compiling the annual priority list under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall consult with1 and consider the recommendations of-- 7,a7 the ,estuary ,partnership2 7,b7 the ,state of ,california and affected local governments in the ,san ,francisco ,bay estuary watershed2 7,c7 the ,san ,francisco ,bay ,restoration ,authority2 and 7,d7 any other relevant stakeholder involved with the protection and restoration of the ,san ,francisco ,bay estuary that the ,director determines to be appropriate4 7d7 ,san ,francisco ,bay ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,director1 in conjunction with the ,estuary ,partnership1 shall review and revise the comprehensive conservation and management plan approved under section #cbj for the ,san ,francisco ,bay estuary to develop a plan to guide the projects1 activities1 and studies of the ,office to address the restoration and protection of the ,san ,francisco ,bay4 7#b7 ,revision of ,san ,francisco ,bay ,plan ,not less often than once every #e years after the date of the completion of the plan described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall review1 and revise as appropriate1 the ,san ,francisco ,bay ,plan4 7#c7 ,outreach ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,director shall consult with the ,estuary ,partnership and ,indian tribes and solicit input from other non-,federal stakeholders4 7e7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director may provide funding through cooperative agreements1 grants1 or other means to ,state and local agencies1 special districts1 and public or nonprofit agencies1 institutions1 and organizations1 including the ,estuary ,partnership1 for projects1 activities1 and studies identified on the annual priority list compiled under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,maximum amount of grants2 non-,federal share 7,a7 ,maximum amount of grants ,amounts provided to any entity under this section for a fiscal year shall not exceed an amount equal to #ge percent of the total cost of any projects1 activities1 and studies that are to be carried out using those amounts4 7,b7 ,non-,federal share ,not less than #be percent of the cost of any project1 activity1 or study carried out using amounts provided under this section shall be provided from non-,federal sources4 7f7 ,funding 7#a7 ,administrative expenses ,of the amount made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 the ,director may not use more than #e percent to pay administrative expenses incurred in carrying out this section4 7#b7 ,prohibition ,no amounts made available under this section may be used for the administration of a management conference under section #cbj4 4 7b7 ,puget sound coordinated recovery ,title ,i of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #abf4 ,puget ,sound 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,coastal nonpoint pollution control program ,the term ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program means the ,state of ,washington's ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program approved under section #fbag of the ,coastal ,zone ,act ,reauthorization ,amendments of #aiij4 7#b7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,program ,office4 7#c7 ,federal ,action ,plan ,the term ,federal ,action ,plan means the plan developed under subsection 7c77#c77;,b74 7#d7 ,international ,joint ,commission ,the term ,international ,joint ,commission means the ,international ,joint ,commission established by the ,treaty relating to the boundary waters and questions arising along the boundary between the ,united ,states and ,canada1 signed at ,washington ,january #aa1 #aiji1 and entered into force ,may #e1 #aiaj 7#cf ,stat4 #bddh2 ,,ts #edh2 #ab ,bevans #cai74 7#e7 ,pacific ,salmon ,commission ,the term ,pacific ,salmon ,commission means the ,pacific ,salmon ,commission established by the ,united ,states and ,canada under the ,treaty concerning ,pacific salmon1 with annexes and memorandum of understanding1 signed at ,ottawa ,january #bh1 #aihe1 and entered into force ,march #ah1 #aihe 7,,tias #aajia2 #adfi ,,unts #ceg7 7commonly known as the ,pacific ,salmon ,treaty74 7#f7 ,program ,office ,the term ,program ,office means the ,puget ,sound ,recovery ,national ,program ,office established by subsection 7b74 7#g7 ,puget ,sound ,action ,agenda2 ,action ,agenda ,the term ,puget ,sound ,action ,agenda or ,action ,agenda means the most recent plan developed by the ,puget ,sound ,national ,estuary ,program ,management ,conference1 in consultation with the ,puget ,sound ,tribal ,management ,conference1 and approved by the ,administrator as the comprehensive conservation and management plan for the ,puget ,sound under section #cbj4 7#h7 ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force ,the term ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force means the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force established under subsection 7c74 7#i7 ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force ,the term ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force means the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force established in #bjaf under a memorandum of understanding among #i ,federal agencies4 7#aj7 ,puget ,sound ,national ,estuary ,program ,management ,conference ,the term ,puget ,sound ,national ,estuary ,program ,management ,conference means the management conference for the ,puget ,sound convened pursuant to section #cbj4 7#aa7 ,puget ,sound ,partnership ,the term ,puget ,sound ,partnership means the ,state agency created under the laws of the ,state of ,washington 7section #ij4ga4baj of the ,revised ,code of ,washington71 or its successor agency that has been designated by the ,administrator as the lead entity to support the ,puget ,sound ,national ,estuary ,program ,management ,conference4 7#ab7 ,puget ,sound region 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,puget ,sound region means the land and waters in the northwest corner of the ,state of ,washington from the ,canadian border to the north to the ,pacific ,ocean on the west1 including ,hood ,canal and the ,strait of ,juan de ,fuca4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term ,puget ,sound region includes all watersheds that drain into the ,puget ,sound4 7#ac7 ,puget ,sound ,tribal ,management ,conference ,the term ,puget ,sound ,tribal ,management ,conference means the #bj treaty ,indian tribes of western ,washington and the ,northwest ,indian ,fisheries ,commission4 7#ad7 ,salish ,sea ,the term ,salish ,sea means the network of coastal waterways on the west coast of ,north ,america that includes the ,puget ,sound1 the ,strait of ,georgia1 and the ,strait of ,juan de ,fuca4 7#ae7 ,salmon recovery plans ,the term ,salmon ,recovery ,plans means the recovery plans for salmon and steelhead species approved by the ,secretary of the ,interior under section #d7;f7 of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc that are applicable to the ,puget ,sound region4 7#af7 ,state ,advisory ,committee ,the term ,state ,advisory ,committee means the advisory committee established by subsection 7d74 7#ag7 ,treaty rights at risk initiative ,the term ,treaty ,rights at ,risk ,initiative means the report from the treaty ,indian tribes of western ,washington entitled ,treaty ,rights ,at ,risk3 ,ongoing ,habitat ,loss1 the ,decline of the ,salmon ,resource1 and ,recommendations for ,change and dated ,july #ad1 #bjaa1 or its successor report that outlines issues and offers solutions for the protection of ,tribal treaty rights1 recovery of salmon habitat1 and management of sustainable treaty and nontreaty salmon fisheries1 including through ,tribal salmon hatchery programs4 7b7 ,puget ,sound ,recovery ,national ,program ,office 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,environmental ,protection ,agency a ,puget ,sound ,recovery ,national ,program ,office1 to be located in the ,state of ,washington4 7#b7 ,director 7,a7 ,in general ,there shall be a ,director of the ,program ,office1 who shall have leadership and project management experience and shall be highly qualified to-- 7i7 direct the integration of multiple project planning efforts and programs from different agencies and jurisdictions2 and 7ii7 align numerous1 and possibly competing1 priorities to accomplish visible and measurable outcomes under the ,action ,agenda4 7,b7 ,position ,the position of ,director of the ,program ,office shall be a career reserved position1 as such term is defined in section #cacb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,delegation of authority2 staffing ,using amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,administrator shall delegate to the ,director such authority and provide such staff as may be necessary to carry out this section4 7#d7 ,duties ,the ,director shall-- 7,a7 coordinate and manage the timely execution of the requirements of this section1 including the formation and meetings of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force2 7,b7 coordinate activities related to the restoration and protection of the ,puget ,sound across the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7,c7 coordinate and align the activities of the ,administrator with the ,action ,agenda1 ,salmon ,recovery ,plans1 the ,treaty ,rights at ,risk ,initiative1 and the ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program2 7,d7 promote the efficient use of ,environmental ,protection ,agency resources in pursuit of the restoration and protection of the ,puget ,sound2 7,e7 serve on the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force and collaborate with1 help coordinate1 and implement activities with other ,federal agencies that have responsibilities involving the restoration and protection of the ,puget ,sound2 7,f7 provide or procure such other advice1 technical assistance1 research1 assessments1 monitoring1 or other support as is determined by the ,director to be necessary or prudent to most efficiently and effectively fulfill the objectives and priorities of the ,action ,agenda1 the ,salmon ,recovery ,plans1 the ,treaty ,rights at ,risk ,initiative1 and the ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program1 consistent with the best available science1 to ensure the health of the ,puget ,sound ecosystem2 7,g7 track the progress of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency toward meeting the agency's specified objectives and priorities within the ,action ,agenda and the ,federal ,action ,plan2 7,h7 implement the recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general set forth in the report entitled ,puget ,sound ,restoration3 ,additional ,actions ,could ,improve ,assessments of ,progress and dated ,july #ai1 #bjah2 7,i7 serve as liaison and coordinate activities for the restoration and protection of the ,salish ,sea with ,canadian authorities1 the ,pacific ,salmon ,commission1 and the ,international ,joint ,commission2 and 7,j7 carry out such additional duties as the ,director determines necessary and appropriate4 7c7 ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force4 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,composition ,the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall be composed of the following members3 7i7 ,the following individuals appointed by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,i7 ,a representative of the ,national ,forest ,service4 7,,ii7 ,a representative of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service4 7ii7 ,a representative of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration appointed by the ,secretary of ,commerce4 7iii7 ,the following individuals appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense3 7,i7 ,a representative of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7,,ii7 ,a representative of the ,joint ,base ,lewis-,mc,chord4 7,,iii7 ,a representative of the ,commander1 ,navy ,region ,northwest4 7iv7 ,the ,director of the ,program ,office4 7v7 ,the following individuals appointed by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security3 7,i7 ,a representative of the ,coast ,guard4 7,,ii7 ,a representative of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7vi7 ,the following individuals appointed by the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7,i7 ,a representative of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs4 7,,ii7 ,a representative of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7,,iii7 ,a representative of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey4 7,,iv7 ,a representative of the ,national ,park ,service4 7vii7 ,the following individuals appointed by the ,secretary of ,transportation3 7,i7 ,a representative of the ,federal ,highway ,administration4 7,,ii7 ,a representative of the ,federal ,transit ,administration4 7viii7 ,representatives of such other ,federal agencies1 programs1 and initiatives as the other members of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force determines necessary4 7,b7 ,qualifications ,members appointed under this paragraph shall have experience and expertise in matters of restoration and protection of large watersheds and bodies of water1 or related experience that will benefit the restoration and protection of the ,puget ,sound4 7,c7 ,co-,chairs 7i7 ,in general ,the following members of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall serve as ,co-,chairs of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force3 7,i7 ,the representative of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7,,ii7 ,the ,director of the ,program ,office4 7,,iii7 ,the representative of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7ii7 ,leadership ,the ,co-,chairs shall ensure the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force completes its duties through robust discussion of all relevant issues4 ,the ,co-,chairs shall share leadership responsibilities equally4 7#c7 ,duties 7,a7 ,general duties ,the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall-- 7i7 uphold ,federal trust responsibilities to restore and protect resources crucial to ,tribal treaty rights1 including by carrying out government-to-government consultation with ,indian tribes when requested by such tribes2 7ii7 provide a venue for dialogue and coordination across all ,federal agencies represented by a member of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force to align ,federal resources for the purposes of carrying out the requirements of this section and all other ,federal laws that contribute to the restoration and protection of the ,puget ,sound1 including by-- 7,i7 enabling and encouraging such agencies to act consistently with the objectives and priorities of the ,action ,agenda1 the ,salmon ,recovery ,plans1 the ,treaty ,rights at ,risk ,initiative1 and the ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program2 7,,ii7 facilitating the coordination of ,federal activities that impact such restoration and protection2 7,,iii7 facilitating the delivery of feedback given by such agencies to the ,puget ,sound ,partnership during the development of the ,action ,agenda2 7,,iv7 facilitating the resolution of interagency conflicts associated with such restoration and protection among such agencies2 7,v7 providing a forum for exchanging information among such agencies regarding activities being conducted1 including obstacles or efficiencies found1 during restoration and protection activities2 and 7,,vi7 promoting the efficient use of government resources in pursuit of such restoration and protection through coordination and collaboration1 including by ensuring that the ,federal efforts relating to the science necessary for such restoration and protection are consistent1 and not duplicative1 across the ,federal ,government2 7iii7 catalyze public leaders at all levels to work together toward shared goals by demonstrating interagency best practices coming from such agencies2 7iv7 provide advice and support on scientific and technical issues and act as a forum for the exchange of scientific information about the ,puget ,sound2 7v7 identify and inventory ,federal environmental research and monitoring programs related to the ,puget ,sound1 and provide such inventory to the ,puget ,sound ,national ,estuary ,program ,management ,conference2 7vi7 ensure that ,puget ,sound restoration and protection activities are as consistent as practicable with ongoing restoration and protection and related efforts in the ,salish ,sea that are being conducted by ,canadian authorities1 the ,pacific ,salmon ,commission1 and the ,international ,joint ,commission2 7vii7 ensure that ,puget ,sound restoration and protection activities are consistent with national security interests2 7viii7 establish any working groups or committees necessary to assist the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force in its duties1 including relating to public policy and scientific issues2 and 7ix7 raise national awareness of the significance of the ,puget ,sound4 7,b7 ,puget ,sound ,federal ,action ,plan 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall develop and approve a ,federal ,action ,plan that leverages ,federal programs across agencies and serves to coordinate diverse programs and priorities for the restoration and protection of the ,puget ,sound4 7ii7 ,revision of ,puget ,sound ,federal ,action ,plan ,not less often than once every #e years after the date of approval of the ,federal ,action ,plan under clause 7i71 the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall review1 and revise as appropriate1 the ,federal ,action ,plan4 7,c7 ,feedback by ,federal agencies ,in facilitating feedback under subparagraph 7,a77ii77,,iii71 the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall request ,federal agencies to consider1 at a minimum1 possible ,federal actions within the ,puget ,sound region designed to-- 7i7 further the goals1 targets1 and actions of the ,action ,agenda1 the ,salmon ,recovery ,plans1 the ,treaty ,rights at ,risk ,initiative1 and the ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program2 7ii7 as applicable1 implement and enforce this ,act1 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc1 and all other ,federal laws that contribute to the restoration and protection of the ,puget ,sound1 including those that protect ,tribal treaty rights2 7iii7 prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species2 7iv7 protect marine and wildlife habitats2 7v7 protect1 restore1 and conserve forests1 wetlands1 riparian zones1 and nearshore waters2 7vi7 promote resilience to climate change and ocean acidification effects2 7vii7 restore fisheries so that they are sustainable and productive2 7viii7 preserve biodiversity2 7ix7 restore and protect ecosystem services that provide clean water1 filter toxic chemicals1 and increase ecosystem resilience2 and 7x7 improve water quality1 including by preventing and managing stormwater runoff1 incorporating erosion control techniques and trash capture devices1 using sustainable stormwater practices1 and mitigating and minimizing nonpoint source pollution1 including marine litter4 7#d7 ,participation of ,state ,advisory ,committee and ,puget ,sound ,tribal ,management ,conference ,the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall carry out its duties with input from1 and in collaboration with1 the ,state ,advisory ,committee and the ,puget ,sound ,tribal ,management ,conference1 including by seeking advice and recommendations on the actions1 progress1 and issues pertaining to the restoration and protection of the ,puget ,sound4 7#e7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,initial meeting ,the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall meet not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section-- 7i7 to determine if all ,federal agencies are properly represented2 7ii7 to establish the bylaws of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force2 7iii7 to establish necessary working groups or committees2 and 7iv7 to determine subsequent meeting times1 dates1 and logistics4 7,b7 ,subsequent meetings ,after the initial meeting1 the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall meet1 at a minimum1 twice per year to carry out the duties of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force4 7,c7 ,working group meetings ,a meeting of any established working group or committee of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall not be considered a biannual meeting for purposes of subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,joint meetings ,the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force-- 7i7 shall offer to meet jointly with the ,puget ,sound ,national ,estuary ,program ,management ,conference and the ,puget ,sound ,tribal ,management ,conference1 at a minimum1 once per year2 and 7ii7 may consider such a joint meeting to be a biannual meeting of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force for purposes of subparagraph 7,b74 7,e7 ,quorum ,a simple majority of the members of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall constitute a quorum4 7,f7 ,voting ,for the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force to take an official action1 a quorum shall be present1 and at least a two-thirds majority of the members present shall vote in the affirmative4 7#f7 ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force procedures and advice 7,a7 ,advisors ,the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force may seek advice and input from any interested1 knowledgeable1 or affected party as the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force determines necessary to perform its duties4 7,b7 ,compensation ,a member of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall receive no additional compensation for service as a member on the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force4 7,c7 ,travel expenses ,travel expenses incurred by a member of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force in the performance of service on the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force may be paid by the agency that the member represents4 7#g7 ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force 7,a7 ,in general ,on the date of enactment of this section1 the #bjaf memorandum of understanding establishing the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force shall cease to be effective4 7,b7 ,use of previous work ,the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall1 to the extent practicable1 use the work product produced1 relied upon1 and analyzed by the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force in order to avoid duplicating the efforts of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force4 7d7 ,state ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,state ,advisory ,committee4 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,state ,advisory ,committee shall consist of up to seven members designated by the governing body of the ,puget ,sound ,partnership1 in consultation with the ,governor of ,washington1 who will represent ,washington ,state agencies that have significant roles and responsibilities related to the restoration and protection of the ,puget ,sound4 7e7 ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force biennial report on ,puget ,sound restoration and protection activities 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force1 in collaboration with the ,puget ,sound ,tribal ,management ,conference and the ,state ,advisory ,committee1 shall submit to the ,president1 ,congress1 the ,governor of ,washington1 and the governing body of the ,puget ,sound ,partnership a report that summarizes the progress1 challenges1 and milestones of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force relating to the restoration and protection of the ,puget ,sound4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a description of the following3 7,a7 ,the roles and progress of each ,state1 local government entity1 and ,federal agency that has jurisdiction in the ,puget ,sound region relating to meeting the identified objectives and priorities of the ,action ,agenda1 the ,salmon ,recovery ,plans1 the ,treaty ,rights at ,risk ,initiative1 and the ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program4 7,b7 ,if available1 the roles and progress of ,tribal governments that have jurisdiction in the ,puget ,sound region relating to meeting the identified objectives and priorities of the ,action ,agenda1 the ,salmon ,recovery ,plans1 the ,treaty ,rights at ,risk ,initiative1 and the ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program4 7,c7 ,a summary of specific recommendations concerning implementation of the ,action ,agenda and the ,federal ,action ,plan1 including challenges1 barriers1 and anticipated milestones1 targets1 and timelines4 7,d7 ,a summary of progress made by ,federal agencies toward the priorities identified in the ,federal ,action ,plan4 7f7 ,tribal rights and consultation 7#a7 ,preservation of ,tribal treaty rights ,nothing in this section affects1 or is intended to affect1 any right reserved by treaty between the ,united ,states and one or more ,indian tribes4 7#b7 ,consultation ,nothing in this section affects any authorization or obligation of a ,federal agency to consult with an ,indian tribe under any other provision of law4 7g7 ,consistency 7#a7 ,in general ,actions authorized or implemented under this section shall be consistent with-- 7,a7 the ,salmon ,recovery ,plans2 7,b7 the ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program2 and 7,c7 the water quality standards of the ,state of ,washington approved by the ,administrator under section #cjc4 7#b7 ,federal actions ,all ,federal agencies represented on the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall act consistently with the protection of ,tribal1 treaty-reserved rights and1 to the greatest extent practicable given such agencies' existing obligations under ,federal law1 act consistently with the objectives and priorities of the ,action ,agenda1 the ,salmon ,recovery ,plans1 the ,treaty ,rights at ,risk ,initiative1 and the ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program1 when-- 7,a7 conducting ,federal agency activities within or outside the ,puget ,sound that affect any land or water use or natural resources of the ,puget ,sound region1 including activities performed by a contractor for the benefit of a ,federal agency2 7,b7 interpreting and enforcing regulations that impact the restoration and protection of the ,puget ,sound2 7,c7 issuing ,federal licenses or permits that impact the restoration and protection of the ,puget ,sound2 and 7,d7 granting ,federal assistance to ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments for activities related to the restoration and protection of the ,puget ,sound4 4 7c7 ,lake ,pontchartrain ,basin ,restoration ,program 7#a7 ,review of comprehensive management plan ,section #aba of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abgc7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ensure that the comprehensive conservation and management plan approved for the ,basin under section #cbj is reviewed and revised in accordance with section #cbj not less often than once every #e years1 beginning on the date of enactment of this paragraph4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking recommended by a management conference convened for the ,basin under section #cbj and inserting identified in the comprehensive conservation and management plan approved for the ,basin under section #cbj4 7#b7 ,definitions ,section #aba7;e77#a7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abgc7;e77#a77 is amended by striking 1 a #e1jjj square mile and inserting 1 a #aj1jjj square mile4 7#c7 ,administrative costs ,section #aba7;f7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abgc7;f77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,administrative expenses ,not more than #e percent of the amounts appropriated to carry out this section may be used for administrative expenses4 4 #hejb4 ,nonpoint source management programs ,section #cai7;j7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acbi7;j77 is amended by striking subsections 7h7 and 7i7 not to exceed and all that follows through fiscal year #aiia and inserting subsections 7h7 and 7i7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg4 #hejc4 ,wastewater assistance to colonias ,section #cjg of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abha note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 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 following3 7#b7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means each of the following3 7,a7 ,a border ,state4 7,b7 ,a local government with jurisdiction over an eligible community4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking border ,state and inserting covered entity2 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking shall not exceed #ej percent and inserting may not be less than #hj percent2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking #be1jjj1jjj and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking #aiig through #aiii and inserting #bjbc through #bjbg4 ,i ,department of ,state ,authorizations #ijja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,department of ,state ,authorization ,act of #bjbb4 #ijjb4 ,definitions ,in this division3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of ,,usaid4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,department ,unless otherwise specified1 the term ,department means the ,department of ,state4 7#d7 ,secretary ,unless otherwise specified1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,state4 7#e7 ,,usaid ,the term ,,usaid means the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 ,,xci ,organization and ,operations of the ,department of ,state #iaja4 ,modernizing the ,bureau of ,arms ,control1 ,verification1 and ,compliance and the ,bureau of ,international ,security and ,nonproliferation ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,secretary should take steps to address staffing shortfalls in the chemical1 biological1 and nuclear weapons issue areas in the ,bureau of ,arms ,control1 ,verification and ,compliance and in the ,bureau of ,international ,security and ,nonproliferation2 7#b7 maintaining a fully staffed and resourced ,bureau of ,arms ,control1 ,verification and ,compliance and ,bureau of ,international ,security and ,nonproliferation is necessary to effectively confront the threat of increased global proliferation2 and 7#c7 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,bureau of ,arms ,control1 ,verification and ,compliance and the ,bureau of ,international ,security and ,nonproliferation1 should increase efforts and dedicate resources to combat the dangers posed by the ,people's ,republic of ,china's conventional and nuclear build-up1 the ,russian ,federation's tactical nuclear weapons and new types of nuclear weapons1 bioweapons proliferation1 dual use of life sciences research1 and chemical weapons4 #iajb4 ,notification to ,congress for ,united ,states nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad ,section #cjb of the ,robert ,levinson ,hostage ,recovery and ,hostage-,taking ,accountability ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #agda7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 as expeditiously as possible1 after review2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,referrals to ,special ,envoy2 notification to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,upon a determination by the ,secretary of ,state1 based on the totality of the circumstances1 that there is credible information that the detention of a ,united ,states national abroad is unlawful or wrongful1 and regardless of whether the detention is by a foreign government or a nongovernmental actor1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 expeditiously transfer responsibility for such case from the ,bureau of ,consular ,affairs of the ,department of ,state to the ,special ,presidential ,envoy for ,hostage ,affairs2 and 7,b7 not later than #ad days after such determination1 notify the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives of such determination and provide such committees with a summary of the facts that led to such determination4 7#b7 ,form ,the notification described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may be classified1 if necessary4 4 #iajc4 ,family ,engagement ,coordinator ,section #cjc of the ,robert ,levinson ,hostage ,recovery and ,hostage-,taking ,accountability ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #agda;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,family engagement coordinator ,there shall be1 in the ,office of the ,special ,presidential ,envoy for ,hostage ,affairs1 a ,family ,engagement ,coordinator1 who shall ensure-- 7#a7 for a ,united ,states national unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad1 that-- 7,a7 any interaction by executive branch officials with any family member of such ,united ,states national occurs in a coordinated fashion2 7,b7 such family member receives consistent and accurate information from the ,united ,states ,government2 and 7,c7 appropriate coordination with the ,family ,engagement ,coordinator described in section #cjd7;c77#b72 and 7#b7 for a ,united ,states national held hostage abroad1 that any engagement with a family member is coordinated with1 consistent with1 and not duplicative of the efforts of the ,family ,engagement ,coordinator described in section #cjd7;c77#b74 4 #iajd4 ,rewards for ,justice ,section #cf7;b7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjh7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking or 7#aj72 and inserting 7#aj71 or 7#ad722 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking or at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ad7 the prevention1 frustration1 or resolution of the hostage taking of a ,united ,states person1 the identification1 location1 arrest1 or conviction of a person responsible for the hostage taking of a ,united ,states person1 or the location of a ,united ,states person who has been taken hostage1 in any country4 4 #iaje4 ,ensuring geographic diversity and accessibility of passport agencies 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,department initiatives to expand passport services and accessibility1 including through online modernization projects1 should include the construction of new physical passport agencies4 7b7 ,review ,the ,secretary shall conduct a review of the geographic diversity and accessibility of existing passport agencies to identify-- 7#a7 the geographic areas in the continental ,united ,states that are farther than #f hours' driving distance from the nearest passport agency2 7#b7 the per capita demand for passport services in the areas described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 a plan to ensure that in-person services at physical passport agencies are accessible to all eligible ,americans1 including ,americans living in large population centers1 in rural areas1 and in ,states with a high per capita demand for passport services4 7c7 ,considerations ,the ,secretary shall consider the metrics identified in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 when determining locations for the establishment of new physical passport agencies4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives that contains the findings of the review conducted pursuant to subsection 7b74 #iajf4 ,cultural ,antiquities ,task ,force ,the ,secretary is authorized to use up to #a1bjj1jjj for grants to carry out the activities of the ,cultural ,antiquities ,task ,force4 #iajg4 ,office of ,sanctions ,coordination 7a7 ,extension of authorities ,section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7 is amended1 in paragraph 7#d77;,b7 of subsection 7l71 as redesignated by section #iejb7;a77#b7 of this ,act1 by striking the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 or the ,secretary's designee1 shall brief the appropriate congressional committees with respect to the steps that the ,office of ,sanctions ,coordination has taken to coordinate its activities with the ,department of the ,treasury and humanitarian aid programs1 in an effort to help ensure appropriate flows of humanitarian assistance and goods to countries subject to ,united ,states sanctions4 #iajh4 ,sense of ,congress and strategic plan regarding the ,department of ,state's ,unit for ,subnational ,diplomacy 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,municipal ,the term municipal means the government of a city in the ,united ,states with a population of not fewer than #ajj1jjj people4 7#b7 ,state ,the term ,state means the #ej ,states of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and any territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,subnational engagement ,the term subnational engagement means formal meetings or events between elected officials of a ,state or municipal government and their foreign counterparts4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the growth of subnational cooperation has enabled ,states and municipalities to play an increasingly significant role in foreign policy and complement the efforts of the ,department2 7#b7 the ,department's recently established ,unit for ,subnational ,diplomacy will play a critical role in leveraging the ,department's resources to support ,state and municipal governments in conducting subnational engagement and increasing cooperation with foreign allies and partners2 and 7#c7 in facilitating such subnational engagements1 the ,department should engage with a broad array of ,united ,states cities without regard to their population size or location2 7c7 ,strategic plan ,the ,special ,representative for ,subnational ,diplomacy shall submit a strategic plan to the appropriate congressional committees for the operations of the ,unit for ,subnational ,diplomacy1 including the ,department's plans for-- 7#a7 supporting subnational engagements involving policymakers from urban and rural areas to improve ,united ,states foreign policy effectiveness2 7#b7 enhancing the awareness1 understanding1 and involvement of ,united ,states citizens1 including citizens residing in urban and rural areas1 in the foreign policy process2 7#c7 countering subnational diplomacy efforts from adversarial nations2 7#d7 strengthening engagement with foreign subnational governments2 and 7#e7 any other operations that the ,secretary determines to be relevant4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to preclude-- 7#a7 the ,unit for ,subnational ,diplomacy ,office from being elevated to a bureau within the ,department2 or 7#b7 the ,special ,representative for ,subnational ,diplomacy from being elevated to an ,assistant ,secretary if the addition of such ,assistant ,secretary position does not increase the number of ,assistant ,secretary positions at the ,department above the number of such positions authorized under section #a7;c77#a7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7c77#a774 ,,xcii ,personnel issues #ibja4 ,department of ,state paid ,student ,internship ,program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish the ,department of ,state ,student ,internship ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,program7 to offer internship opportunities at the ,department to eligible students to raise awareness of the essential role of diplomacy in the conduct of ,united ,states foreign policy and the realization of ,united ,states foreign policy objectives4 7b7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,in general ,an applicant is eligible to participate in the ,program if the applicant is enrolled at-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education 7as such term is defined in section #ajb7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7;a7772 or 7,b7 an institution of higher education based outside the ,united ,states1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,state4 7#b7 ,additional eligibility criteria ,an applicant in the ,program should be-- 7,a7 enrolled at least half-time in an institution described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 eligible to receive and hold an appropriate security clearance4 7c7 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall establish selection criteria for students to be admitted into the ,program that includes a demonstrated interest in a career in foreign affairs4 7d7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 widely advertise the ,program1 including-- 7,a7 on the internet2 7,b7 through the ,department's ,diplomats in ,residence program2 and 7,c7 through other outreach and recruiting initiatives targeting undergraduate and graduate students2 and 7#b7 conduct targeted outreach to encourage participation in the ,program from-- 7,a7 individuals belonging to an underrepresented group2 and 7,b7 students enrolled at minority-serving institutions 7which shall include any institution listed in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 7e7 ,compensation 7#a7 ,housing assistance 7,a7 ,abroad ,the ,secretary shall provide housing assistance to any student participating in the ,program whose permanent address is within the ,united ,states if the location of the internship in which such student is participating is outside of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,domestic ,the ,secretary may provide housing assistance to a student participating in the ,program whose permanent address is within the ,united ,states if the location of the internship in which such student is participating is more than #ej miles away from such student's permanent address4 7#b7 ,travel assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide a student participating in the ,program whose permanent address is within the ,united ,states with financial assistance that is sufficient to cover the travel costs of a single round trip by air1 train1 bus1 or other appropriate transportation between the student's permanent address and the location of the internship in which such student is participating if such location is-- 7,a7 more than #ej miles from the student's permanent address2 or 7,b7 outside of the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,working with institutions of higher education ,the ,secretary1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall structure internships to ensure that such internships satisfy criteria for academic credit at the institutions of higher education in which participants in such internships are enrolled4 7g7 ,transition period 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 beginning not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall convert unpaid internship programs of the ,department1 including the ,foreign ,service ,internship ,program1 to internship programs that offer compensation2 and 7,b7 upon selection as a candidate for entry into an internship program of the ,department1 a participant in such internship program may refuse compensation1 including if doing so allows such participant to receive college or university curricular credit4 7#b7 ,exception ,the transition required under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to unpaid internship programs of the ,department that are part of the ,virtual ,student ,federal ,service internship program4 7#c7 ,waiver 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 with respect to a particular unpaid internship program if the ,secretary1 not later than #cj days after making a determination that the conversion of such internship program to a compensated internship program would not be consistent with effective management goals1 submits a report explaining such determination to-- 7i7 the appropriate congressional committees2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7iii7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,report ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 describe the reasons why converting an unpaid internship program of the ,department to an internship program that offers compensation would not be consistent with effective management goals2 and 7ii7 7,i7 provide justification for maintaining such unpaid status indefinitely2 or 7,,ii7 identify any additional authorities or resources that would be necessary to convert such unpaid internship program to offer compensation in the future4 7h7 ,reports ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the committees referred to in subsection 7g77#c77;,a7 that includes-- 7#a7 data1 to the extent the collection of such information is permissible by law1 regarding the number of students who applied to the ,program1 were offered a position1 and participated1 respectively1 disaggregated by race1 ethnicity1 sex1 institution of higher education1 home ,state1 ,state where each student graduated from high school1 and disability status2 7#b7 data regarding the number of security clearance investigations initiated for the students described in paragraph 7#a71 including the timeline for such investigations1 whether such investigations were completed1 and when an interim security clearance was granted2 7#c7 information on ,program expenditures2 7#d7 information regarding the ,department's compliance with subsection 7g72 and 7#e7 the number of internship participants subsequently employed by the ,department1 if any1 following their participation in the ,program4 7i7 ,voluntary participation 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section may be construed to compel any student who is a participant in an internship program of the ,department to participate in the collection of the data or divulge any personal information4 ,such students shall be informed that their participation in the data collection under this section is voluntary4 7#b7 ,privacy protection ,any data collected under this section shall be subject to the relevant privacy protection statutes and regulations applicable to ,federal employees4 7j7 ,special hiring authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 with respect to the number of interns to be hired each year1 may-- 7#a7 select1 appoint1 and employ individuals for up to #a year through compensated internships in the excepted service2 and 7#b7 remove any compensated intern employed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 without regard to the provisions of law governing appointments in the excepted service4 #ibjb4 ,improvements to the prevention of1 and the response to1 harassment1 discrimination1 sexual assault1 and related retaliation 7a7 ,policies ,the ,secretary should develop and strengthen policies regarding harassment1 discrimination1 sexual assault1 and related retaliation1 including policies for-- 7#a7 addressing1 reporting1 and providing transitioning support2 7#b7 advocacy1 service referrals1 and travel accommodations2 and 7#c7 disciplining personnel that violate ,department policies regarding harassment1 discrimination1 sexual assault1 or related retaliation4 7b7 ,disciplinary action 7#a7 ,separation for cause ,section #faj7;a77#a7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djaj7;a77#a771 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking decide to2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 including upon receiving notification from the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security that such member has engaged in criminal misconduct1 such as murder1 rape1 or other sexual assault before the period at the end4 7#b7 ,update to manual ,the ,director of ,global ,talent ,management shall-- 7,a7 update the ,grounds for ,disciplinary ,action and ,list of ,disciplinary ,offenses and ,penalties sections of the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual to reflect the amendments made under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 communicate such updates to ,department staff through publication in ,department ,notices4 7c7 ,sexual assault prevention and response victim advocates ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,diplomatic ,security ,service's ,victims' ,resource ,advocacy ,program-- 7#a7 is appropriately staffed by advocates who are physically present at-- 7,a7 the headquarters of the ,department2 and 7,b7 major domestic and international facilities and embassies1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#b7 considers the logistics that are necessary to allow for the expedient travel of victims from ,department facilities that do not have advocates2 and 7#c7 uses funds available to the ,department to provide emergency food1 shelter1 clothing1 and transportation for victims involved in matters being investigated by the ,diplomatic ,security ,service4 #ibjc4 ,increasing the maximum amount authorized for science and technology fellowship grants and cooperative agreements ,section #ejd7;e77#c7 of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #aigi 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef;d7e77#c77 is amended by striking #ejj1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj4 #ibjd4 ,additional personnel to address backlogs in hiring and investigations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall seek to increase the number of personnel within the ,bureau of ,global ,talent ,management and the ,office of ,civil ,rights to address backlogs in hiring and investigations into complaints conducted by the ,office of ,civil ,rights4 7b7 ,employment targets ,the ,secretary shall seek to employ-- 7#a7 not fewer than #ae additional personnel in the ,bureau of ,global ,talent ,management and the ,office of ,civil ,rights 7compared to the number of personnel so employed as of the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act7 by the date that is #ahj days after such date of enactment2 and 7#b7 not fewer than #ae additional personnel in such ,bureau and ,office 7compared to the number of personnel so employed as of the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act7 by the date that is #a year after such date of enactment4 #ibje4 ,foreign affairs training 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,congress has recognized1 including in division ,e of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha71 that the ,department is a crucial national security agency1 whose employees1 both ,foreign ,service and ,civil ,service1 require the best possible training and professional development at every stage of their careers to prepare them to promote and defend ,united ,states national interests and the health and safety of ,united ,states citizens abroad2 and 7#b7 the new and evolving challenges of national security in the #bast century necessitate the expansion of standardized training and professional development opportunities linked to equal1 accountable1 and transparent promotion and leadership practices for ,department and other national security agency personnel4 7b7 ,defined term ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7c7 ,training and professional development prioritization ,section #eajh7;c7 of division ,e of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,training and professional development prioritization ,in order to provide the ,civil ,service and the ,foreign ,service with the level of professional development and training needed to effectively advance ,united ,states interests across the world1 the ,secretary of ,state shall-- 7#a7 increase relevant offerings provided by the ,department of ,state-- 7,a7 of interactive virtual instruction to make training and professional development more accessible and useful to personnel deployed throughout the world2 or 7,b7 at partner organizations1 including universities1 industry entities1 and nongovernmental organizations1 throughout the ,united ,states to provide useful outside perspectives to ,department of ,state personnel by providing such personnel-- 7i7 a more comprehensive outlook on different sectors of ,united ,states society2 7ii7 practical experience dealing with commercial corporations1 universities1 labor unions1 and other institutions critical to ,united ,states diplomatic success2 and 7iii7 courses specifically focused on commercial diplomacy that increase the understanding of private sector needs that arise as ,united ,states companies enter and compete in the international market2 7#b7 provide the opportunity to participate in courses using computer-based or computer-assisted simulations1 allowing civilian officers to lead decision making in a crisis environment1 and encourage officers of the ,department of ,state1 and reciprocally1 officers of other ,federal departments to participate in similar exercises held by the ,department of ,state or other government organizations and the private sector2 7#c7 increase the duration and expand the focus of certain training and professional development courses1 including by extending-- 7,a7 the ,a-#ajj entry-level course to as long as #ab weeks1 which better matches the length of entry-level training and professional development provided to the officers in other national security departments and agencies2 and 7,b7 the ,chief of ,mission course to as long as #f weeks for first time ,chiefs of ,mission and creating comparable courses for new ,assistant ,secretaries and ,deputy ,assistant ,secretaries to more accurately reflect the significant responsibilities accompanying such roles2 and 7#d7 ensure that ,foreign ,service officers who are assigned to a country experiencing significant population displacement due to the impacts of climatic and non-climatic shocks and stresses1 including rising sea levels and lack of access to affordable and reliable energy and electricity1 receive specific instruction on ,united ,states policy with respect to resiliency and adaptation to such climatic and non-climatic shocks and stresses4 4 7d7 ,fellowships ,the ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service shall-- 7#a7 expand and establish new fellowship programs for ,foreign ,service and ,civil ,service officers that include short- and long-term opportunities at organizations1 including-- 7,a7 think tanks and nongovernmental organizations2 7,b7 the ,department of ,defense and other relevant ,federal agencies2 7,c7 industry entities1 especially such entities related to technology1 global operations1 finance1 and other fields directly relevant to international affairs2 and 7,d7 schools of international relations and other relevant programs at universities throughout the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit a report to ,congress that describes how the ,department could expand the ,pearson ,fellows ,program for ,foreign ,service ,officers and the ,brookings ,fellow ,program for ,civil ,servants to provide fellows in such programs with the opportunity to undertake a follow-on assignment within the ,department in an office in which fellows will gain practical knowledge of the people and processes of ,congress1 including offices other than the ,legislative ,affairs ,bureau1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of the current state of congressional fellowships1 including the demand for fellowships1 support for applicants to pursue and perform such fellowships1 and the value the fellowships provide to both the career of the officer and to the ,department2 and 7,b7 an assessment of the options for making congressional fellowships for both the ,foreign ,service and the ,civil ,service more career-enhancing4 7e7 ,board of ,visitors of the ,foreign ,service ,institute 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary is authorized to establish a ,board of ,visitors of the ,foreign ,service ,institute 7referred to in this subsection as the ,board74 ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,board should be established not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,board authorized by this subsection shall be comprised of #ab members1 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary and shall provide the ,secretary with independent advice and recommendations regarding organizational management1 strategic planning1 resource management1 curriculum development1 and other matters of interest to the ,foreign ,service ,institute1 including regular observations about how well the ,department is integrating training and professional development into the work of the ,bureau for ,global ,talent ,management4 7#c7 ,membership 7,a7 ,qualifications ,members of the ,board shall be appointed from among individuals who-- 7i7 are not officers or employees of the ,federal ,government2 and 7ii7 are eminent authorities in the fields of diplomacy1 national security1 management1 leadership1 economics1 trade1 technology1 or advanced international relations education4 7,b7 ,outside expertise 7i7 ,in general ,not fewer than #f members of the ,board shall have a minimum of #aj years of relevant expertise outside the field of diplomacy4 7ii7 ,prior senior service at the department ,not more than #f members of the ,board may be persons who previously served in the ,senior ,foreign ,service or the ,senior ,executive ,service at the ,department4 7#d7 ,terms ,each member of the ,board shall be appointed for a term of #c years1 except that of the members first appointed-- 7,a7 #d members shall be appointed for a term of #c years2 7,b7 #d members shall be appointed for a term of #b years2 and 7,c7 #d members shall be appointed for a term of #a year4 7#e7 ,chairperson2 ,vice chairperson 7,a7 ,approval ,the ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson of the ,board shall be approved by the ,secretary of ,state based upon a recommendation from the members of the ,board4 7,b7 ,service ,the ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson shall serve at the discretion of the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,meetings ,the ,board shall meet-- 7,a7 at the call of the ,director of the ,foreign ,service ,institute and the ,chairperson2 and 7,b7 not fewer than #b times per year4 7#g7 ,compensation ,each member of the ,board shall serve without compensation1 except that a member of the ,board shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of service for the ,board4 ,notwithstanding section #acdb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary may accept the voluntary and uncompensated service of members of the ,board4 7#h7 ,applicability of ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall apply to the ,board established under this subsection4 7f7 ,establishment of ,provost of the ,foreign ,service ,institute 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,foreign ,service ,institute the position of ,provost4 7#b7 ,appointment2 reporting ,the ,provost shall-- 7,a7 be appointed by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 report to the ,director of the ,foreign ,service ,institute4 7#c7 ,qualifications ,the ,provost1 who should be a member of the ,senior ,executive ,service1 shall have-- 7,a7 experience in the field of diplomacy1 national security1 education1 management1 leadership1 economics1 history1 trade1 adult education1 or technology2 and 7,b7 significant experience outside the ,department1 whether in other national security agencies or in the private sector1 and preferably in positions of authority in educational institutions or the field of professional development and mid-career training with oversight for the evaluation of academic programs4 7#d7 ,duties ,the ,provost shall-- 7,a7 oversee1 review1 evaluate1 and coordinate the academic curriculum for all courses taught and administered by the ,foreign ,service ,institute2 and 7,b7 coordinate the development of an evaluation system to ascertain the utility of the information and skills imparted by each such course1 such that1 to the extent practicable1 performance assessments can be included in the personnel records maintained by the ,bureau of ,global ,talent ,management and utilized in ,foreign ,service ,selection ,boards4 7#e7 ,compensation ,the ,provost shall receive a salary commensurate with the rank and experience of a member of the ,senior ,executive ,service1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7g7 ,other agency responsibilities and opportunities for congressional staff 7#a7 ,other agencies ,national security agencies other than the ,department should be afforded the ability to increase the enrollment of their personnel in courses at the ,foreign ,service ,institute and other training and professional development facilities of the ,department to promote a whole-of-government approach to mitigating national security challenges4 7#b7 ,congressional staff ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress that describes-- 7,a7 the training and professional development opportunities at the ,foreign ,service ,institute and other ,department facilities available to congressional staff2 7,b7 the budget impacts of offering such opportunities to congressional staff2 and 7,c7 potential course offerings4 7h7 ,strategy for adapting training requirements for modern diplomatic needs 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a strategy for adapting and evolving training requirements to better meet the ,department's current and future needs for #bast century diplomacy4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,integrating training requirements into the ,department's promotion policies1 including establishing educational and professional development standards for training and attainment to be used as a part of tenure and promotion guidelines4 7,b7 ,addressing multiple existing and emerging national security challenges1 including-- 7i7 democratic backsliding and authoritarianism2 7ii7 countering1 and assisting ,united ,states allies to address1 state-sponsored disinformation1 including through the ,global ,engagement ,center2 7iii7 cyber threats2 7iv7 the aggression and malign influence of ,russia1 ,cuba1 ,iran1 ,north ,korea1 the ,maduro ,regime1 and the ,chinese ,communist ,party's multi-faceted and comprehensive challenge to the rules-based order2 7v7 the implications of climate change for ,united ,states diplomacy2 and 7vi7 nuclear threats4 7,c7 ,an examination of the likely advantages and disadvantages of establishing residential training for the ,a-#ajj orientation course administered by the ,foreign ,service ,institute and evaluating the feasibility of residential training for other long-term training opportunities4 7,d7 ,an examination of the likely advantages and disadvantages of establishing a press freedom curriculum for the ,national ,foreign ,affairs ,training ,center that enables ,foreign ,service officers to better understand issues of press freedom and the tools that are available to help protect journalists and promote freedom of the press norms1 which may include-- 7i7 the historic and current issues facing press freedom1 including countries of specific concern2 7ii7 the ,department's role in promoting press freedom as an ,american value1 a human rights issue1 and a national security imperative2 7iii7 ways to incorporate press freedom promotion into other aspects of diplomacy2 and 7iv7 existing tools to assist journalists in distress and methods for engaging foreign governments and institutions on behalf of individuals engaged in journalistic activity who are at risk of harm4 7,e7 ,the expansion of external courses offered by the ,foreign ,service ,institute at academic institutions or professional associations on specific topics1 including in-person and virtual courses on monitoring and evaluation1 audience analysis1 and the use of emerging technologies in diplomacy4 7#c7 ,utilization of existing resources ,in examining the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a residential training program pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,c71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 collaborate with other national security departments and agencies that employ residential training for their orientation courses2 and 7,b7 consider using the ,department's ,foreign ,affairs ,security ,training ,center in ,blackstone1 ,virginia4 7i7 ,report and briefing requirements 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress that includes-- 7,a7 a strategy for broadening and deepening professional development and training at the ,department1 including assessing current and future needs for #bast century diplomacy2 7,b7 the process used and resources needed to implement the strategy referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 throughout the ,department2 and 7,c7 the results and impact of the strategy on the workforce of the ,department1 particularly the relationship between professional development and training and promotions for ,department personnel1 and the measurement and evaluation methods used to evaluate such results4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary submits the report required under paragraph 7#a71 and annually thereafter for #b years1 the ,secretary shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress a briefing on the information required to be included in the report4 7j7 ,foreign language maintenance incentive program 7#a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary is authorized to establish and implement an incentive program1 with a similar structure as the ,foreign ,language ,proficiency ,bonus offered by the ,department of ,defense1 to encourage members of the ,foreign ,service who possess language proficiency in any of the languages that qualify for additional incentive pay1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to maintain critical foreign language skills4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress that includes a detailed plan for implementing the program authorized under paragraph 7#a71 including anticipated resource requirements to carry out such program4 #ibjf4 ,facilitation and encouragement of training and professional development for ,foreign ,service and ,civil ,service personnel 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that recognition throughout the ,department of the value and importance of training and professional development for ,foreign ,service and ,civil ,service personnel is vital to the development and maintenance by such personnel of the skills and expertise required for the ,department to contribute fully and effectively to the conduct of the foreign affairs of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,study and report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the heads of relevant ,federal agencies1 shall conduct a study of the feasibility and cost of establishing a diplomatic officers' reserve corps or similar mechanism to augment the ,department's personnel needs at any level on a temporary or permanent basis4 7#b7 ,elements ,in conducting the study required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider whether the diplomatic officers' reserve corps should be modeled on the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps established under chapter #ajc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to encourage the recruitment and retention of personnel who have the critical language skills necessary to meet the requirements of the ,foreign ,service by providing financial assistance to students studying critical languages at institutions of higher education4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that contains the results of the study conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,training and development in promotion precepts and evaluation criteria 7#a7 ,foreign service ,the ,secretary shall take appropriate action to ensure accountability and transparency in the evaluation of the precepts described in section #fjc of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djjc7 upon which the selection boards established pursuant to section #fjb of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djjb7 make recommendations for the promotion of members of the ,foreign ,service under section #fja of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djja7 by affording equal consideration to the undertaking of training1 professional development1 and foreign language acquisition and retention among any other objective criteria considered by selection boards in making such recommendations4 7#b7 ,civil service ,the ,secretary shall take appropriate action to ensure that the performance standards for any job performance appraisal system for ,civil ,service personnel of the ,department afford equal consideration to the undertaking of training1 professional development1 and foreign language acquisition and retention among any other objective criteria in the evaluation of the job performance of such personnel4 7d7 ,response to subordinate training and development needs in evaluation of supervisor performance 7#a7 ,foreign service ,the ,secretary shall take appropriate action to ensure that the evaluation of precepts for recommendations for promotion described in subsection 7c77#a7 for members of the ,foreign ,service in supervisory positions incorporates the extent to which such members appropriately address the training and professional development needs of the personnel under their supervision4 7#b7 ,civil service ,the ,secretary shall take appropriate action to ensure that the performance standards described in subsection 7c77#b7 for ,civil ,service personnel of the ,department in supervisory positions afford appropriate weight to addressing the training and professional development needs of the personnel under their supervision4 #ibjg4 ,security clearance approval process 7a7 ,recommendations ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit recommendations to the appropriate congressional committees for streamlining the security clearance approval process within the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security so that the security clearance approval process for ,civil ,service and ,foreign ,service applicants is completed within #f months1 on average1 and within #a year1 in the vast majority of cases4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the recommendations are submitted pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives that-- 7#a7 describes the status of the efforts of the ,department to streamline the security clearance approval process2 and 7#b7 identifies any remaining obstacles preventing security clearances from being completed within the time frames set forth in subsection 7a71 including lack of cooperation or other actions by other ,federal departments and agencies4 #ibjh4 ,addendum for study on foreign service allowances 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an addendum to the report required under section #ecjb of the ,department of ,state ,authorization ,act of #bjba 7division ,e of ,public ,law #aag-ha71 which shall be entitled the ,report on ,bidding for ,domestic and ,overseas ,posts and ,filling ,unfilled ,positions4 ,the addendum shall be prepared using input from the same federally funded research and development center that prepared the analysis conducted for the purposes of such report4 7b7 ,elements ,the addendum required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the total number of domestic and overseas positions open during the most recent summer bidding cycle2 7#b7 the total number of bids each position received2 7#c7 the number of unfilled positions at the conclusion of the most recent summer bidding cycle1 disaggregated by bureau2 and 7#d7 detailed recommendations and a timeline for-- 7,a7 increasing the number of qualified bidders for underbid positions2 and 7,b7 minimizing the number of unfilled positions at the end of the bidding season4 #ibji4 ,curtailments1 removals from post1 and waivers of privileges and immunities 7a7 ,curtailments report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding curtailments of ,department personnel from overseas posts4 7#b7 ,contents ,the ,secretary shall include in the report required under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 relevant information about any post that1 during the #f-month period preceding the report-- 7i7 had more than #e curtailments2 or 7ii7 had curtailments representing more than #e percent of ,department personnel at such post2 and 7,b7 for each post referred to in subparagraph 7,a71 the number of curtailments1 disaggregated by month of occurrence4 7,c7 ,additional contents for initial report ,the initial report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall identify-- 7i7 the number of curtailments at the ,deputy ,chief of ,mission or ,principal ,officer level for each of the previous #e years2 and 7ii7 to the extent practicable-- 7,i7 the number of such curtailments that were voluntary and the number of such curtailments that were involuntary2 and 7,,ii7 the number of those curtailed who left the service within #a year after such curtailment4 7b7 ,removal of diplomats ,not later than #bj days after the date on which any ,united ,states personnel under ,chief of ,mission authority is declared persona non grata by a host government1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 notify the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives of such declaration2 and 7#b7 include with such notification-- 7,a7 the official reason for such declaration 7if provided by the host government72 7,b7 the date of the declaration2 and 7,c7 whether the ,department responded by declaring a host government's diplomat in the ,united ,states persona non grata4 7c7 ,waiver of privileges and immunities ,not later than #ae days after any waiver of privileges and immunities pursuant to the ,vienna ,convention on ,diplomatic ,relations1 done at ,vienna ,april #ah1 #aifa1 that is applicable to an entire diplomatic post or to the majority of ,united ,states personnel under ,chief of ,mission authority1 the ,secretary shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of such waiver and the reason for such waiver4 7d7 ,termination ,this section shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ibaj4 ,report on worldwide availability 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the feasibility of requiring that each member of the ,foreign ,service1 at the time of entry into the ,foreign ,service and thereafter1 be worldwide available1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the feasibility of a worldwide availability requirement for all members of the ,foreign ,service2 7#b7 considerations if such a requirement were to be implemented1 including the potential effect on recruitment and retention2 and 7#c7 recommendations for exclusions and limitations1 including exemptions for medical reasons1 disability1 and other circumstances4 #ibaa4 ,professional development 7a7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall strongly encourage that ,foreign ,service officers seeking entry into the ,senior ,foreign ,service participate in professional development described in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,requirements ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit recommendations on requiring that ,foreign ,service officers complete professional development described in subsection 7c7 to be eligible for entry into the ,senior ,foreign ,service4 7c7 ,professional development described ,professional development described in this subsection is not less than #f months of training or experience outside of the ,department1 including time spent-- 7#a7 as a detailee to another government agency1 including ,congress or a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government2 or 7#b7 in ,department-sponsored and -funded university training that results in an advanced degree1 excluding time spent at a university that is fully funded or operated by the ,federal ,government4 7d7 ,promotion precepts ,the ,secretary shall instruct promotion boards to consider positively long-term training and out-of-agency detail assignments as described in this section4 #ibab4 ,management assessments at diplomatic and consular posts 7a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall annually conduct1 at each diplomatic and consular post1 a voluntary survey1 which shall be offered to all staff assigned to that post who are citizens of the ,united ,states 7excluding the ,chief of ,mission7 to assess the management and leadership of that post by the ,chief of ,mission1 the ,deputy ,chief of ,mission1 and the ,charge d',affaires4 7b7 ,anonymity ,all responses to the survey shall be-- 7#a7 fully anonymized2 and 7#b7 made available to the ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service4 7c7 ,survey ,the survey shall seek to assess-- 7#a7 the general morale at post2 7#b7 the presence of any hostile work environment2 7#c7 the presence of any harassment1 discrimination1 retaliation1 or other mistreatment2 and 7#d7 effective leadership and collegial work environment4 7d7 ,director ,general recommendations ,upon compilation and review of the surveys1 the ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service shall issue recommendations to posts1 as appropriate1 based on the findings of the surveys4 7e7 ,referral ,if the surveys reveal any action that is grounds for referral to the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state and the ,foreign ,service1 the ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service may refer the matter to the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state and the ,foreign ,service1 who shall1 as the ,inspector ,general considers appropriate1 conduct an inspection of the post in accordance with section #bji7;b7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cibi7;b774 7f7 ,annual report ,the ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service shall submit an annual report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes-- 7#a7 any trends or summaries from the surveys2 7#b7 the posts where corrective action was recommended or taken in response to any issues identified by the surveys2 and 7#c7 the number of referrals to the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state and the ,foreign ,service1 as applicable4 7g7 ,initial basis ,the surveys and reports required under this section shall be carried out on an initial basis for the #e-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ibac4 ,independent review of promotion policies ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a comprehensive review of the policies1 personnel1 organization1 and processes related to promotions within the ,department1 including-- 7#a7 a review of-- 7,a7 the selection and oversight of ,foreign ,service promotion panels2 and 7,b7 the use of quantitative data and metrics in such panels2 7#b7 an assessment of the promotion practices of the ,department1 including how promotion processes are communicated to the workforce and appeals processes2 and 7#c7 recommendations for improving promotion panels and promotion practices4 #ibad4 ,third party verification of permanent change of station 7,,pcs7 orders ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a mechanism for third parties to verify the employment of1 and the validity of permanent change of station 7,,pcs7 orders received by1 members of the ,foreign ,service1 in a manner that protects the safety1 security1 and privacy of sensitive employee information4 #ibae4 ,post-employment restrictions on ,senate-confirmed officials at the ,department of ,state 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,congress and the executive branch have recognized the importance of preventing and mitigating the potential for conflicts of interest following government service1 including with respect to senior ,united ,states officials working on behalf of foreign governments2 and 7#b7 ,congress and the executive branch should jointly evaluate the status and scope of post-employment restrictions4 7b7 ,restrictions ,section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7m7 ,extended post-employment restrictions for certain ,senate-confirmed officials 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,country of concern ,the term country of concern means-- 7i7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7ii7 the ,russian ,federation2 7iii7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran2 7iv7 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea2 7v7 the ,republic of ,cuba2 and 7vi7 the ,syrian ,arab ,republic4 7,b7 ,foreign government entity ,the term foreign governmental entity includes-- 7i7 any person employed by-- 7,i7 any department1 agency1 or other entity of a foreign government at the national1 regional1 or local level2 7,,ii7 any governing party or coalition of a foreign government at the national1 regional1 or local level2 or 7,,iii7 any entity majority-owned or majority-controlled by a foreign government at the national1 regional1 or local level2 and 7ii7 in the case of a country of concern1 any company1 economic project1 cultural organization1 exchange program1 or nongovernmental organization that is more than #cc percent owned or controlled by the government of such country4 7,c7 ,representation ,the term representation does not include representation by an attorney1 who is duly licensed and authorized to provide legal advice in a ,united ,states jurisdiction1 of a person or entity in a legal capacity or for the purposes of rendering legal advice4 7#b7 ,secretary of state and deputy secretary of state ,with respect to a person serving as the ,secretary of ,state or the ,deputy ,secretary of ,state1 the restrictions described in section #bjg7;f77#a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to any such person who knowingly represents1 aids1 or advises a foreign governmental entity before an officer or employee of the executive branch of the ,united ,states with the intent to influence a decision of such officer or employee in carrying out his or her official duties at any time after the termination of such person's service as ,secretary or ,deputy ,secretary4 7#c7 ,under secretaries1 assistant secretaries1 and ambassadors ,with respect to a person serving as an ,under ,secretary1 ,assistant ,secretary1 or ,ambassador at the ,department of ,state or as the ,united ,states ,permanent ,representative to the ,united ,nations1 the restrictions described in section #bjg7;f77#a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to any such person who knowingly represents1 aids1 or advises-- 7,a7 a foreign governmental entity before an officer or employee of the executive branch of the ,united ,states with the intent to influence a decision of such officer or employee in carrying out his or her official duties for #c years after the termination of such person's service in a position described in this paragraph1 or the duration of the term or terms of the ,president who appointed that person to their position1 whichever is longer2 or 7,b7 a foreign governmental entity of a country of concern before an officer or employee of the executive branch of the ,united ,states with the intent to influence a decision of such officer or employee in carrying out his or her official duties at any time after the termination of such person's service in a position described in this paragraph4 7#d7 ,penalties and injunctions ,any violations of the restrictions under paragraphs 7#b7 or 7#c7 shall be subject to the penalties and injunctions provided for under section #baf of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,notice of restrictions ,any person subject to the restrictions under this subsection shall be provided notice of these restrictions by the ,department of ,state-- 7,a7 upon appointment by the ,president2 and 7,b7 upon termination of service with the ,department of ,state4 7#f7 ,effective date ,the restrictions under this subsection shall apply only to persons who are appointed by the ,president to the positions referenced in this subsection on or after #abj days after the date of the enactment of the ,department of ,state ,authorization ,act of #bjbb4 7#g7 ,sunset ,the restrictions under this subsection shall expire on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of the ,department of ,state ,authorization ,act of #bjbb4 4 #ibaf4 ,expansion of authorities regarding special rules for certain monthly workers' compensation payments and other payments ,section #ija of division ,j of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhj;b7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,expansion of authorities ,the head of any ,federal agency may exercise the authorities of this section1 including to designate an incident1 whether the incident occurred in the ,united ,states or abroad1 for purposes of subparagraphs 7,a77ii7 and 7,b77ii7 of subsection 7e77#d7 when the incident affects ,united ,states ,government employees of the agency or their dependents who are not under the security responsibility of the ,secretary of ,state as set forth in section #ajc of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhjb7 or when operational control of overseas security responsibility for such employees or dependents has been delegated to the head of the agency4 4 #ibag4 ,report on pilot program for lateral entry into the ,foreign ,service 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,management shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees describing the implementation of the pilot program for lateral entry into the ,foreign ,service required under section #djd7;b7 of the ,department of ,state ,authorities ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbc2 #acj ,stat4 #aibh74 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the current status of implementation of the pilot program1 including a summary of concrete steps taken by the ,department to implement the pilot program2 7#b7 an explanation of any delays in implementation of the pilot program2 7#c7 the number of mid-career individuals from the ,civil ,service of the ,department and the private sector who are expected to participate in the pilot program during fiscal year #bjbc1 disaggregated1 to the extent practicable and to the maximum extent that the collection of such data is permissible by law1 by sex1 age1 race and ethnicity1 geographic origin1 and past occupation2 7#d7 an analysis of the skills gap identified by the ,department for the use of the pilot program's flexible-hiring mechanism2 7#e7 any legal justification provided by the ,office of the ,legal ,adviser of the ,department if the ,department did not implement the pilot program2 and 7#f7 the estimated date by which the ,department is expected to implement the pilot program4 #ibah4 ,report on changes to the ,foreign ,service ,officer test ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees describing and justifying any changes made during fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc to the ,foreign ,service entry process1 including-- 7#a7 the use of artificial intelligence1 including deep textual analysis1 in any portion of the entry process and its impacts on recruitment into the ,foreign ,service2 7#b7 the use of virtual formats for any portion of the entry process and its impacts on recruitment into the ,foreign ,service2 and 7#c7 the entities1 groups1 or individuals informed of or consulted on any changes to the ,foreign ,service entry process during the #a-year period immediately preceding the implementation of such changes4 #ibai4 ,dignity for people with disabilities serving in the ,foreign ,service ,the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cija et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #aja7;b77#b7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cija7;b77#b771 by striking handicapping condition and inserting disability2 7#b7 in section #aje 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cije71 by striking handicapping condition each place such term appears and inserting disability2 7#c7 in section #ajjb7aa77;,a7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dajb7aa77;,a771 by striking handicapping condition and inserting disability2 and 7#d7 in section #ajae7;b77#d7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #daae7;b77#d771 by striking handicapping condition and inserting disability4 #ibbj4 ,expanding scope of fellowship programs to include civil servants 7a7 ,in general ,section #dg of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgai7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by inserting or the ,civil ,service after with the ,foreign ,service2 and 7,b7 by striking ,foreign service ,act of #aihj and inserting ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj2 and 7#b7 in the second sentence1 by inserting or the ,civil ,service after ,foreign ,service4 7b7 ,initial report ,not later than #cj days before expanding participation to include civil servants in any fellowship program of the ,department1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- 7#a7 identifies the affected fellowship program2 and 7#b7 justifies expanding participation in such program4 7c7 ,follow-up report ,not later than #a year after the expansion of any fellowship program authorized under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit a follow-up report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes how the expansion of participation in such program has impacted the effectiveness of the program4 ,,xciii ,embassy security and construction #icja4 ,amendments to ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #bjbb4 7b7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii 7title ,,vi of division ,a of appendix ,g of ,public ,law #ajf-aac7 was a necessary response to bombings on ,august #g1 #aiih1 at the ,united ,states embassies in ,nairobi1 ,kenya1 and in ,dar es ,salaam1 ,tanzania1 that were destroyed by simultaneously exploding bombs4 ,the resulting explosions killed #bbj persons and injured more than #d1jjj others4 ,twelve ,americans and #dj ,kenyan and ,tanzanian employees of the ,united ,states ,foreign ,service were killed in the attacks4 7#b7 ,those bombings1 followed by the expeditionary diplomatic efforts in ,iraq and ,afghanistan1 demonstrated the need to prioritize the security of ,united ,states posts and personnel abroad above other considerations4 7#c7 ,between #aiii and #bjbb1 the risk calculus of the ,department impacted the ability of ,united ,states diplomats around the world to advance the interests of the ,united ,states through access to local populations1 leaders1 and places4 7#d7 ,america's competitors and adversaries do not have the same restrictions that ,united ,states diplomats have1 especially in critically important medium-threat and high-threat posts4 7#e7 ,the ,department's #bjba ,overseas ,security ,panel report states that-- 7,a7 the requirement for setback and collocation of diplomatic posts under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of section #fjf7;a7 of the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhfe7;a77 has led to skyrocketing costs of new embassies and consulates2 and 7,b7 the locations of such posts have become less desirable1 creating an extremely suboptimal nexus that further hinders ,united ,states diplomats who are willing to accept more risk in order to advance ,united ,states interests4 7c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the setback and collocation requirements referred to in subsection 7b77#e77;,a71 even with available waivers1 no longer provide the security such requirements used to provide because of advancement in technologies1 such as remote controlled drones1 that can evade walls and other such static barriers2 7#b7 the ,department should focus on creating performance security standards that-- 7,a7 attempt to keep the setback requirements of diplomatic posts as limited as possible2 and 7,b7 provide diplomats access to local populations as much as possible1 while still providing a necessary level of security2 7#c7 collocation of diplomatic facilities is often not feasible or advisable1 particularly for public diplomacy spaces whose mission is to reach and be accessible to wide sectors of the public1 including in countries with repressive governments1 since such spaces are required to permit the foreign public to enter and exit the space easily and openly2 7#d7 the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security should-- 7,a7 fully utilize the waiver process provided under paragraphs 7#b77;,b7 and 7#c77;,b7 of section #fjf7;a7 of the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhfe7;a772 and 7,b7 appropriately exercise such waiver process as a tool to right-size the appropriate security footing at each diplomatic post rather than only approving waivers in extreme circumstances2 7#e7 the return of great power competition requires-- 7,a7 ,united ,states diplomats to do all they can to outperform our adversaries2 and 7,b7 the ,department to better optimize use of taxpayer funding to advance ,united ,states national interests2 and 7#f7 this section will better enable ,united ,states diplomats to compete in the #bast century1 while saving ,united ,states taxpayers millions in reduced property and maintenance costs at embassies and consulates abroad4 7d7 ,definition of ,united ,states diplomatic facility ,section #fjc of the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii 7title ,,vi of division ,a of appendix ,g of ,public ,law #ajf-aac7 is amended to read as follows3 #fjc4 ,united ,states diplomatic facility defined ,in this title1 the terms ,united ,states diplomatic facility and diplomatic facility mean any chancery1 consulate1 or other office that-- 7#a7 is considered by the ,secretary of ,state to be diplomatic or consular premises1 consistent with the ,vienna ,convention on ,diplomatic ,relations1 done at ,vienna ,april #ah1 #aifa1 and the ,vienna ,convention on ,consular ,relations1 done at ,vienna ,april #bd1 #aifc1 and was notified to the host government as such2 or 7#b7 is otherwise subject to a publicly available bilateral agreement with the host government 7contained in the records of the ,united ,states ,department of ,state7 that recognizes the official status of the ,united ,states ,government personnel present at the facility4 4 7e7 ,guidance and requirements for diplomatic facilities 7#a7 ,guidance for closure of public diplomacy facilities ,section #efjf7;a7 of the ,public ,diplomacy ,modernization ,act of #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #adge;g note7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,in order to preserve public diplomacy facilities that are accessible to the publics of foreign countries1 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,state shall adopt guidelines to collect and utilize information from each diplomatic post at which the construction of a new embassy compound or new consulate compound could result in the closure or co-location of an ,american ,space that is owned and operated by the ,united ,states ,government1 generally known as an ,american ,center1 or any other public diplomacy facility under the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhfe et seq474 4 7#b7 ,security requirements for ,united ,states diplomatic facilities ,section #fjf7;a7 of the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhfe7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking the threat and inserting a range of threats1 including that2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting in a location that has certain minimum ratings under the ,security ,environment ,threat ,list as determined by the ,secretary in his or her discretion after abroad2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 personnel of the ,peace ,corps1 and personnel of any other type or category of facility that the ,secretary may identify after military commander2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by amending clause 7i7 to read as follows3 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 the ,secretary of ,state may waive subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,secretary1 in consultation with1 as appropriate1 the head of each agency employing personnel that would not be located at the site1 if applicable1 determines that it is in the national interest of the ,united ,states after taking account of any considerations the ,secretary in his or her discretion considers relevant1 which may include security conditions4 2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking 7ii7 ,chancery or consulate building4-- and all that follows through #ae days prior and inserting the following3 7ii7 ,chancery or consulate building ,prior 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,requirement 7i7 ,in general ,each newly acquired ,united ,states diplomatic facility in a location that has certain minimum ratings under the ,security ,environment ,threat ,list as determined by the ,secretary of ,state in his or her discretion shall-- 7,i7 be constructed or modified to meet the measured building blast performance standard applicable to a diplomatic facility sited not less than #ajj feet from the perimeter of the property on which the facility is situated2 or 7,,ii7 fulfill the criteria described in clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,alternative engineering equivalency standard requirement ,each facility referred to in clause 7i7 may1 instead of meeting the requirement under such clause1 fulfill such other criteria as the ,secretary is authorized to employ to achieve an engineering standard of security and degree of protection that is equivalent to the numerical perimeter distance setback described in such clause seeks to achieve4 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i7-- 7aa7 by striking security considerations permit and2 and 7bb7 by inserting after taking account of any considerations the ,secretary in his or her discretion considers relevant1 which may include security conditions after national interest of the ,united ,states2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking 7ii7 ,chancery or consulate building4-- and all that follows through #ae days prior and inserting the following3 7ii7 ,chancery or consulate building ,prior 2 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking an annual and inserting a quarterly4 #icjb4 ,diplomatic support and security 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,diplomatic ,support and ,security ,act of #bjbb4 7b7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,a robust overseas diplomatic presence is part of an effective foreign policy1 particularly in volatile environments where a flexible and timely diplomatic response can be decisive in preventing and addressing conflict4 7#b7 ,diplomats routinely put themselves and their families at great personal risk to serve their country overseas where they face threats related to international terrorism1 violent conflict1 and public health4 7#c7 ,the ,department has a remarkable record of protecting personnel while enabling an enormous amount of global diplomatic activity1 often in unsecure and remote places and facing a variety of evolving risks and threats4 ,with support from ,congress1 the ,department has revised policy1 improved physical security through retrofitting and replacing old facilities1 deployed additional security personnel and armored vehicles1 and greatly enhanced training requirements and training facilities1 including the new ,foreign ,affairs ,security ,training ,center in ,blackstone1 ,virginia4 7#d7 ,diplomatic missions rely on robust staffing and ambitious external engagement to advance ,united ,states interests as diverse as competing with ,china's malign influence around the world1 fighting terrorism and transnational organized crime1 preventing and addressing violent conflict and humanitarian disasters1 promoting ,united ,states businesses and trade1 protecting the rights of marginalized groups1 addressing climate change1 and preventing pandemic disease4 7#e7 ,efforts to protect personnel overseas have often resulted in inhibiting diplomatic activity and limiting engagement between embassy personnel and local governments and populations4 7#f7 ,given that ,congress currently provides annual appropriations in excess of #a1ijj1jjj1jjj for embassy security1 construction1 and maintenance1 the ,department should be able to ensure a robust overseas presence without inhibiting the ability of diplomats to-- 7,a7 meet outside ,united ,states secured facilities with foreign leaders to explain1 defend1 and advance ,united ,states priorities2 7,b7 understand and report on foreign political1 social1 and economic conditions through meeting and interacting with community officials outside of ,united ,states facilities2 7,c7 provide ,united ,states citizen services2 and 7,d7 collaborate and1 at times1 compete with other diplomatic missions1 particularly those1 such as that of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 that do not have restrictions on meeting locations4 7#g7 ,given these stakes1 ,congress has a responsibility to empower1 support1 and hold the ,department accountable for implementing an aggressive strategy to ensure a robust overseas presence that mitigates potential risks and adequately considers the myriad direct and indirect consequences of a lack of diplomatic presence4 7c7 ,encouraging expeditionary diplomacy 7#a7 ,purpose ,section #ajb7;b7 of the ,diplomatic ,security ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhja7;b77 is amended-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 to promote strengthened security measures1 institutionalize a culture of learning1 and1 in the case of apparent gross negligence or breach of duty1 recommend that the ,secretary investigate accountability for ,united ,states ,government personnel with security-related responsibilities under chief of mission authority2 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 to support a culture of risk management1 instead of risk avoidance1 that enables the ,department of ,state to pursue its vital goals with full knowledge that it is neither desirable nor possible for the ,department to avoid all risks2 4 7#b7 ,briefings on embassy security ,section #aje7;a77#a7 of the ,diplomatic ,security ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhjd7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking any plans to open or reopen a high risk1 high threat post and inserting progress towards opening or reopening a high risk1 high threat post1 and the risk to national security of the continued closure or any suspension of operations and remaining barriers to doing so2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting the risk to ,united ,states national security of the post's continued closure or suspension of operations1 after national security of the ,united ,states12 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting the type and level of security threats such post could encounter1 and before security tripwires4 7d7 ,security review committees ,section #cja of the ,diplomatic ,security ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhca7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,accountability ,review ,boards and inserting ,security ,review ,committees2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,convening the security review committee ,in any case of a serious security incident involving loss of life1 serious injury1 or significant destruction of property at1 or related to1 a ,united ,states ,government diplomatic mission abroad 7referred to in this title as a ,serious ,security ,incident71 and in any case of a serious breach of security involving intelligence activities of a foreign government directed at a ,united ,states ,government mission abroad1 the ,secretary of ,state shall convene a ,security ,review ,committee1 which shall issue a report providing a full account of what occurred1 consistent with section #cjd4 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,committee composition ,the ,secretary shall designate a ,chairperson and may designate additional personnel of commensurate seniority to serve on the ,security ,review ,committee1 which shall include-- 7,a7 the ,director of the ,office of ,management ,strategy and ,solutions2 7,b7 the ,assistant ,secretary responsible for the region where the incident occurred2 7,c7 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,diplomatic ,security2 7,d7 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,intelligence and ,research2 7,e7 an ,assistant ,secretary-level representative from any involved ,united ,states ,government department or agency2 and 7,f7 other personnel determined to be necessary or appropriate4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by subclause 7,b7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,department of ,defense facilities and personnel and inserting ,exceptions to convening a security review committee2 7ii7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,state is not required to convene a ,board in the case and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state is not required to convene a ,security ,review ,committee-- 7i7 if the ,secretary determines that the incident involves only causes unrelated to security1 such as when the security at issue is outside of the scope of the ,secretary of ,state's security responsibilities under section #ajc2 7ii7 if operational control of overseas security functions has been delegated to another agency in accordance with section #ajf2 7iii7 if the incident is a cybersecurity incident and is covered by other review mechanisms2 or 7iv7 in the case 2 and 7iii7 by striking ,in any such case and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,department of ,defense investigations ,in the case of an incident described in subparagraph 7,a77iv7 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,rulemaking ,the ,secretary of ,state shall promulgate regulations defining the membership and operating procedures for the ,security ,review ,committee and provide such guidance to the ,chair and ranking members of the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,boards and inserting ,security ,review ,committees2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall convene a ,security ,review ,committee not later than #fj days after the occurrence of an incident described in subsection 7a77#a71 or #fj days after the ,department first becomes aware of such an incident1 whichever is earlier1 except that the #fj-;day period for convening a ,security ,review ,committee may be extended for one additional #fj-;day period if the ,secretary determines that the additional period is necessary4 2 and 7#d7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,congressional notification ,whenever the ,secretary of ,state convenes a ,security ,review ,committee1 the ,secretary shall promptly inform the chair and ranking member of-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7#d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#e7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#f7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 7e7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,section #cjb of the ,diplomatic ,security ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,accountability ,review ,board and inserting ,security ,review ,committee2 and 7#b7 by striking a ,board each place such term appears and inserting a ,security ,review ,committee4 7f7 ,serious security incident investigation process ,section #cjc of the ,diplomatic ,security ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhcc7 is amended to read as follows3 #cjc4 ,serious ,security ,incident investigation process 7a7 ,investigation process 7#a7 ,initiation upon reported incident ,a ,united ,states mission shall submit an initial report of a ,serious ,security ,incident not later than #c days after such incident occurs1 whenever feasible1 at which time an investigation of the incident shall be initiated4 7#b7 ,investigation ,not later than #aj days after the submission of a report pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall direct the ,diplomatic ,security ,service to assemble an investigative team to investigate the incident and independently establish what occurred4 ,each investigation under this subsection shall cover-- 7,a7 an assessment of what occurred1 who perpetrated or is suspected of having perpetrated the ,serious ,security ,incident1 and whether applicable security procedures were followed2 7,b7 in the event the ,serious ,security ,incident involved a ,united ,states diplomatic compound1 motorcade1 residence1 or other facility1 an assessment of whether adequate security countermeasures were in effect based on a known threat at the time of the incident2 7,c7 if the incident involved an individual or group of officers1 employees1 or family members under ,chief of ,mission security responsibility conducting approved operations or movements outside the ,united ,states mission1 an assessment of whether proper security briefings and procedures were in place and whether weighing of risk of the operation or movement took place2 and 7,d7 an assessment of whether the failure of any officials or employees to follow procedures or perform their duties contributed to the security incident4 7#c7 ,investigative team ,the investigative team assembled pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 shall consist of individuals from the ,diplomatic ,security ,service who shall provide an independent examination of the facts surrounding the incident and what occurred4 ,the ,secretary1 or the ,secretary's designee1 shall review the makeup of the investigative team for a conflict1 appearance of conflict1 or lack of independence that could undermine the results of the investigation and may remove or replace any members of the team to avoid such an outcome4 7b7 ,report of investigation ,not later than #ij days after the occurrence of a ,serious ,security ,incident1 the investigative team investigating the incident shall prepare and submit a ,report of ,investigation to the ,security ,review ,committee that includes-- 7#a7 a detailed description of the matters set forth in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of subsection 7a77#b71 including all related findings2 7#b7 a complete and accurate account of the casualties1 injuries1 and damage resulting from the incident2 and 7#c7 a review of security procedures and directives in place at the time of the incident4 7c7 ,confidentiality ,the investigative team investigating a ,serious ,security ,incident shall adopt such procedures with respect to confidentiality as determined necessary1 including procedures relating to the conduct of closed proceedings or the submission and use of evidence in camera1 to ensure in particular the protection of classified information relating to national defense1 foreign policy1 or intelligence matters4 ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall establish the level of protection required for intelligence information and for information relating to intelligence personnel included in the report required under subsection 7b74 ,the ,security ,review ,committee shall determine the level of classification of the final report prepared pursuant to section #cjd7;b71 and shall incorporate the same confidentiality measures in such report to the maximum extent practicable4 4 7g7 ,findings and recommendations of the ,security ,review ,committee ,section #cjd of the ,diplomatic ,security ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhcd7 is amended to read as follows3 #cjd4 ,security ,review ,committee findings and report 7a7 ,findings ,the ,security ,review ,committee shall-- 7#a7 review the ,report of ,investigation prepared pursuant to section #cjc7;b71 and all other evidence1 reporting1 and relevant information relating to a ,serious ,security ,incident at a ,united ,states mission abroad1 including an examination of the facts and circumstances surrounding any serious injuries1 loss of life1 or significant destruction of property resulting from the incident2 and 7#b7 determine1 in writing-- 7,a7 whether the incident was security related and constituted a ,serious ,security ,incident2 7,b7 if the incident involved a diplomatic compound1 motorcade1 residence1 or other mission facility-- 7i7 whether the security systems1 security countermeasures1 and security procedures operated as intended2 and 7ii7 whether such systems worked to materially mitigate the attack or were found to be inadequate to mitigate the threat and attack2 7,c7 if the incident involved an individual or group of officers conducting an approved operation outside the mission1 whether a valid process was followed in evaluating the requested operation and weighing the risk of the operation1 which determination shall not seek to assign accountability for the incident unless the ,security ,review ,committee determines that an official breached his or her duty2 7,d7 the impact of intelligence and information availability1 and whether the mission was aware of the general operating threat environment or any more specific threat intelligence or information and took that into account in ongoing and specific operations2 and 7,e7 any other facts and circumstances that may be relevant to the appropriate security management of ,united ,states missions abroad4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,submission to secretary of state ,not later than #fj days after receiving the ,report of ,investigation prepared pursuant to section #cjc7;b71 the ,security ,review ,committee shall submit a report to the ,secretary of ,state that includes-- 7,a7 the findings described in subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 any related recommendations4 7#b7 ,submission to congress ,not later than #ij days after receiving the report pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a copy of the report to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,e7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,f7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7c7 ,personnel recommendations ,if in the course of conducting an investigation under section #cjc1 the investigative team finds reasonable cause to believe any individual described in section #cjc7;a77#b77;,d7 has breached the duty of that individual or finds lesser failures on the part of an individual in the performance of his or her duties related to the incident1 it shall be reported to the ,security ,review ,committee4 ,if the ,security ,review ,committee finds reasonable cause to support the determination1 it shall be reported to the ,secretary for appropriate action4 4 7h7 ,relation to other proceedings ,section #cje of the ,diplomatic ,security ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhce7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7a7 ,no effect on existing remedies or defenses4-- before ,nothing in this title2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,future inquiries ,nothing in this title may be construed to preclude the ,secretary of ,state from convening a follow-up public board of inquiry to investigate any security incident if the incident was of such magnitude or significance that an internal process is deemed insufficient to understand and investigate the incident4 ,all materials gathered during the procedures provided under this title shall be provided to any related board of inquiry convened by the ,secretary4 4 7i7 ,training for foreign service personnel on risk management practices ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop and submit a strategy to the appropriate congressional committees for training and educating ,foreign ,service personnel regarding appropriate risk management practices while conducting their duties in high risk1 high threat environments that includes-- 7#a7 plans to continue to develop and offer additional training courses1 or augment existing courses1 for ,department personnel regarding the conduct of their duties in high risk1 high threat environments outside of diplomatic compounds1 including for diplomatic personnel1 such as political officers1 economic officers1 and consular officers2 7#b7 plans to educate ,senior ,foreign ,service personnel serving abroad1 including ambassadors1 chiefs of mission1 deputy chiefs of missions1 and regional security officers1 regarding appropriate risk management practices to employ while evaluating requests for diplomatic operations in high risk1 high threat environments outside of diplomatic compounds2 and 7#c7 plans and strategies for effectively balancing safety risks with the need for in-person engagement with local governments and populations4 7j7 ,sense of ,congress regarding the establishment of the ,expeditionary ,diplomacy ,award ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary should-- 7#a7 encourage expeditionary diplomacy1 proper risk management practices1 and regular and meaningful engagement with civil society at the ,department by establishing an annual award1 which shall be known as the ,expeditionary ,diplomacy ,award1 to be awarded to deserving officers and employees of the ,department2 and 7#b7 establish procedures for selecting the recipients of the ,expeditionary ,diplomacy ,award1 including any financial terms associated with such award4 7k7 ,promotion in the ,foreign ,service ,section #fjc7;b7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djjc7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the third sentence of the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and when occupying positions for which the following is1 to any degree1 an element of the member's duties1 after as the case may be12 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking when occupying positions for which such willingness and ability is1 to any degree1 an element of the member's duties1 or and inserting a semicolon2 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 other demonstrated experience in public diplomacy2 or 2 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 a willingness and ability to regularly and meaningfully engage with civil society and other local actors in country2 2 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated1 the following3 7#d7 the ability to effectively manage and assess risk associated with the conduct of diplomatic operations4 4 7l7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every #ahj days thereafter for the following #b years1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees describing the ,department's risk management efforts1 including information relating to-- 7#a7 implementing this section and section #ajb7;b7 of the ,diplomatic ,security ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhja71 as amended by subsection 7c72 7#b7 encouraging and incentivizing appropriate ,foreign ,service personnel to regularly and meaningfully engage with civil society and other local actors in-country2 7#c7 promoting a more effective culture of risk management and greater risk tolerance among all ,foreign ,service personnel1 including through additional risk management training and education opportunities2 and 7#d7 incorporating the provisions of this section into the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual regulations and implementing the ,serious ,security ,incident ,investigation ,permanent ,coordinating ,committee established and convened pursuant to section #cjb7;b7 of the ,diplomatic ,security ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhcb7;b77 to more closely align ,department procedures with the procedures used by other ,federal departments and agencies to analyze1 weigh1 and manage risk4 #icjc4 ,establishment of ,united ,states embassies in ,solomon ,islands1 ,kiribati1 and ,tonga and a diplomatic presence in ,vanuatu 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,pacific ,islands are vital to ,united ,states national security and national interests in the ,indo-,pacific region and globally4 7#b7 ,the ,pacific ,islands region spans #ae percent of the world's surface area and controls access to open waters in the ,central ,pacific1 sea lanes to the ,western ,hemisphere1 supply lines to ,united ,states forward-deployed forces in ,east ,asia1 and economically important fisheries4 7#c7 ,the ,pacific ,islands region is home to the ,state of ,hawaii1 #aa ,united ,states territories1 ,united ,states ,naval ,base ,guam1 and ,united ,states ,andersen ,air ,force ,base4 7#d7 ,pacific ,island countries cooperate with the ,united ,states and ,united ,states partners on maritime security and efforts to stop illegal1 unreported1 and destructive fishing4 7#e7 ,the ,pacific ,islands are rich in biodiversity and are on the frontlines of environmental challenges and climate issues4 7#f7 ,the ,people's ,republic of ,china seeks to increase its influence in the ,pacific ,islands region1 including through infrastructure development under the ,people's ,republic of ,china's ,one ,belt1 ,one ,road ,initiative and its new security agreement with the ,solomon ,islands4 7#g7 ,the ,united ,states closed its embassy in the ,solomon ,islands in #aiic4 7#h7 ,the ,united ,states ,embassy in ,papua ,new ,guinea manages the diplomatic affairs of the ,united ,states to the ,republic of ,vanuatu and the ,solomon ,islands1 and the ,united ,states ,embassy in ,fiji manages the diplomatic affairs of the ,united ,states to the ,republic of ,kiribati and the ,kingdom of ,tonga4 7#i7 ,the ,united ,states requires a physical and more robust diplomatic presence in the ,republic of ,vanuatu1 the ,republic of ,kiribati1 the ,solomon ,islands1 and the ,kingdom of ,tonga1 to ensure the physical and operational security of our efforts in those countries to deepen relations1 protect ,united ,states national security1 and pursue ,united ,states national interests4 7#aj7 ,increasing the number of ,united ,states embassies dedicated solely to a ,pacific ,island country demonstrates the ,united ,states' ongoing commitment to the region and to the ,pacific ,island countries4 7b7 ,establishment of embassies 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as possible1 the ,secretary should-- 7,a7 establish physical ,united ,states embassies in the ,republic of ,kiribati and in the ,kingdom of ,tonga2 7,b7 upgrade the ,united ,states consular agency in the ,solomon ,islands to an embassy2 and 7,c7 establish a physical ,united ,states ,government presence in the ,republic of ,vanuatu4 7#b7 ,other strategies 7,a7 ,physical infrastructure ,in establishing embassies pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 and creating the physical infrastructure to ensure the physical and operational safety of embassy personnel1 the ,secretary may pursue rent or purchase existing buildings or co-locate personnel in embassies of like-minded partners1 such as ,australia and ,new ,zealand4 7,b7 ,personnel ,in establishing a physical presence in the ,republic of ,vanuatu pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may assign #a or more ,united ,states ,government personnel to the ,republic of ,vanuatu as part of the ,united ,states mission in ,papua ,new ,guinea4 7#c7 ,waiver authority ,the ,president may waive the requirements under paragraph 7#a7 for a period of one year if the ,president determines and reports to ,congress in advance that such waiver is necessary to protect the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,state for ,embassy ,security1 ,construction1 and ,maintenance-- 7#a7 #dj1bjj1jjj is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbc-- 7,a7 to establish and maintain the #c embassies authorized to be established under subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 to establish a physical ,united ,states ,government presence in the ,republic of ,vanuatu2 7#b7 #c1jjj1jjj is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd-- 7,a7 to maintain such embassies2 and 7,b7 to establish a physical ,united ,states ,government presence in the ,republic of ,vanuatu2 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,defined term ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,progress report ,not later than #ahj days following the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that includes-- 7,a7 a description of the status of activities carried out to achieve the objectives described in this section2 7,b7 an estimate of when embassies and a physical presence will be fully established pursuant to subsection 7b77#a72 and 7,c7 an update on events in the ,pacific ,islands region relevant to the establishment of ,united ,states embassies1 including activities by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#c7 ,report on final disposition ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress that-- 7,a7 confirms the establishment of the #c embassies and the physical presence required under subsection 7b77#a72 or 7,b7 if the embassies and physical presence required in subsection 7b77#a7 have not been established1 a justification for such failure to comply with such requirement4 ,,xciv ,a diverse workforce3 recruitment1 retention1 and promotion #idja4 ,report on barriers to applying for employment with the ,department of ,state ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- 7#a7 identifies any barriers for applicants applying for employment with the ,department2 7#b7 provides demographic data of online applicants during the most recent #c years disaggregated by race1 ethnicity1 sex1 age1 veteran status1 disability1 geographic region2 7#c7 assesses any barriers that exist for applying online for employment with the ,department1 disaggregated by race1 ethnicity1 sex1 age1 veteran status1 disability1 geographic region2 and 7#d7 includes recommendations for addressing any disparities identified in the online application process4 #idjb4 ,collection1 analysis1 and dissemination of workforce data 7a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes disaggregated demographic data and other information regarding the diversity of the workforce of the ,department4 7b7 ,data ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 to the maximum extent that the collection and dissemination of such data can be done in a way that protects the confidentiality of individuals and is otherwise permissible by law-- 7#a7 demographic data on each element of the workforce of the ,department during the #c-year period ending on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 disaggregated by rank and grade or grade-equivalent1 with respect to-- 7,a7 individuals hired to join the workforce2 7,b7 individuals promoted1 including promotions to and within the ,senior ,executive ,service or the ,senior ,foreign ,service2 7,c7 individuals serving as special assistants in any of the offices of the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,state1 the ,counselor of the ,department of ,state1 the ,secretary's ,policy ,planning ,staff1 the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,arms ,control and ,international ,security1 the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,civilian ,security1 ,democracy1 and ,human ,rights1 the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment1 the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,management1 the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,political ,affairs1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs2 7,d7 individuals serving in each bureau's front office2 7,e7 individuals serving as detailees to the ,national ,security ,council2 7,f7 individuals serving on applicable selection boards2 7,g7 members of any external advisory committee or board who are subject to appointment by individuals at senior positions in the ,department2 7,h7 individuals participating in professional development programs of the ,department and the extent to which such participants have been placed into senior positions within the ,department after such participation2 7,i7 individuals participating in mentorship or retention programs2 and 7,j7 individuals who separated from the agency1 including individuals in the ,senior ,executive ,service or the ,senior ,foreign ,service2 7#b7 an assessment of agency compliance with the essential elements identified in ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission ,management ,directive #gae1 effective ,october #a1 #bjjc2 7#c7 data on the overall number of individuals who are part of the workforce1 the percentages of such workforce corresponding to each element specified in paragraph 7#a71 and the percentages corresponding to each rank1 grade1 or grade equivalent2 and 7#d7 the total amount of funds spent by the ,department for the purposes of advancing diversity1 equity1 inclusion1 and accessibility during each of the #d previous fiscal years1 disaggregated1 to the extent practicable1 by bureau and activity1 including1 as outlined in the ,department's #bjbb ,diversity1 ,equity1 ,inclusion and ,accessibility ,strategic ,plan-- 7,a7 workforce pay and compensation2 7,b7 recruitment1 hiring1 promotions1 and retention2 7,c7 reasonable accommodations for disability and religion2 7,d7 safe workplaces2 and 7,e7 addressing sexual harassment and discrimination4 7c7 ,effectiveness of ,department efforts ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall describe and assess the effectiveness of the efforts of the ,department-- 7#a7 to propagate fairness1 impartiality1 and inclusion in the work environment1 both domestically and abroad2 7#b7 to enforce anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies1 both domestically and at posts overseas2 7#c7 to refrain from engaging in unlawful discrimination in any phase of the employment process1 including recruitment1 hiring1 evaluation1 assignments1 promotion1 retention1 and training2 7#d7 to prevent retaliation against employees for participating in a protected equal employment opportunity activity or for reporting sexual harassment or sexual assault2 7#e7 to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified employees and applicants with disabilities2 7#f7 to recruit a representative workforce by-- 7,a7 recruiting women1 persons with disabilities1 and minorities2 7,b7 recruiting at women's colleges1 historically ,black colleges and universities1 minority-serving institutions1 and other institutions serving a significant percentage of minority students2 7,c7 placing job advertisements in newspapers1 magazines1 and job sites oriented toward women and minorities2 7,d7 sponsoring and recruiting at job fairs in urban and rural communities and at land-grant colleges or universities2 7,e7 providing opportunities through the ,foreign ,service ,internship ,program under chapter #ab of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dada et seq471 and other hiring initiatives2 7,f7 recruiting mid-level and senior-level professionals through programs designed to increase representation in international affairs of people belonging to traditionally underrepresented groups2 7,g7 offering the ,foreign ,service written and oral assessment examinations in several locations throughout the ,united ,states or via online platforms to reduce the burden of applicants having to travel at their own expense to take either or both such examinations2 7,h7 expanding the use of paid internships2 and 7,i7 supporting recruiting and hiring opportunities through-- 7i7 the ,charles ,b4 ,rangel ,international ,affairs ,fellowship ,program2 7ii7 the ,thomas ,r4 ,pickering ,foreign ,affairs ,fellowship ,program2 and 7iii7 other initiatives1 including agency-wide policy initiatives2 and 7#g7 to ensure transparency and accountability in the work of the ,chief ,diversity and ,inclusion ,officer and the ,secretary's ,office of ,diversity and ,inclusion1 particularly by-- 7,a7 avoiding any duplication of existing diversity1 equity1 inclusion1 and accessibility efforts1 including with the ,bureau of ,global ,talent ,management1 the ,office of ,civil ,rights1 and other ,department offices2 and 7,b7 requiring measurable impacts in hiring1 retention1 and other aspects of the ,diversity1 ,equity1 ,inclusion and ,accessibility ,strategic ,plan4 7d7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the publication of the report required under subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter for the following #e years1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees1 and make such report available on the ,department's website1 that includes1 without compromising the confidentiality of individuals and to the extent otherwise consistent with law-- 7,a7 disaggregated demographic data1 to the maximum extent that collection of such data is permissible by law1 relating to the workforce and information on the status of diversity and inclusion efforts of the ,department2 7,b7 an analysis of applicant flow data1 to the maximum extent that collection of such data is permissible by law2 and 7,c7 disaggregated demographic data relating to participants in professional development programs of the ,department and the rate of placement into senior positions for participants in such programs4 7#b7 ,combination with other annual report ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 may be combined with another annual report required by law1 to the extent practicable4 #idjc4 ,centers of ,excellence in ,foreign ,affairs and ,assistance 7a7 ,purpose ,the purposes of this section are-- 7#a7 to advance the values and interests of the ,united ,states overseas through programs that foster innovation1 competitiveness1 and a plethora of backgrounds1 views1 and experience in the formulation and implementation of ,united ,states foreign policy and assistance2 and 7#b7 to create opportunities for specialized research1 education1 training1 professional development1 and leadership opportunities for individuals belonging to an underrepresented group within the ,department and ,,usaid4 7b7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary and the ,administrator of ,,usaid shall conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing ,centers of ,excellence in ,foreign ,affairs and ,assistance 7referred to in this section as the ,centers of ,excellence7 within institutions that serve individuals belonging to an underrepresented group to focus on #a or more of the areas described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,elements ,in conducting the study required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary and the ,administrator1 respectively1 shall consider-- 7,a7 opportunities to enter into public-private partnerships that will-- 7i7 increase interest in foreign affairs and foreign assistance ,federal careers2 7ii7 prepare an assorted cadre of students 7including nontraditional1 mid-career1 part-time1 and heritage students7 and nonprofit or business professionals with the skills and education needed to meaningfully contribute to the formulation and execution of ,united ,states foreign policy and assistance2 7iii7 support the conduct of research1 education1 and extension programs that reflect a wide range of perspectives and views of world regions and international affairs-- 7,i7 to assist in the development of regional and functional foreign policy skills2 7,,ii7 to strengthen international development and humanitarian assistance programs2 and 7,,iii7 to strengthen democratic institutions and processes in policymaking1 including in education1 health1 wealth1 justice1 and other sectors2 7iv7 enable domestic and international educational1 internship1 fellowship1 faculty exchange1 training1 employment or other innovative programs to acquire or strengthen knowledge of foreign languages1 cultures1 societies1 and international skills and perspectives2 7v7 support collaboration among institutions of higher education1 including community colleges1 nonprofit organizations1 and corporations1 to strengthen the engagement between experts and practitioners in the foreign affairs and foreign assistance fields2 and 7vi7 leverage additional public-private partnerships with nonprofit organizations1 foundations1 corporations1 institutions of higher education1 and the ,federal ,government2 and 7,b7 budget and staffing requirements1 including appropriate sources of funding1 for the establishment and conduct of operations of such ,centers of ,excellence4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that contains the findings of the study conducted pursuant to subsection 7b74 #idjd4 ,promoting transparency and accountability in the ,department of ,state workforce 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary should establish a mechanism to ensure that appointments or details of ,department career employees to staff positions in the ,office of the ,secretary1 the ,office of the ,deputy ,secretary of ,state1 the ,office of the ,counselor of the ,department1 any office of the ,secretary's ,policy ,planning ,staff1 and any office of an ,under ,secretary of ,state1 and details to the ,national ,security ,council1 are transparent1 competitive1 inclusive1 and merit-based4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the mechanism established pursuant to subsection 7a74 7c7 ,availability ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 use transparent1 competitive1 inclusive1 and merit-based processes for appointments and details to the staff positions specified in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 ensure that such positions are equally available to all employees of the ,civil ,service and the ,foreign ,service of the ,department4 #idje4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this title may be construed as altering existing law regarding merit system principles4 ,,xcv ,information security and cyber diplomacy #ieja4 ,united ,states international cyberspace policy 7a7 ,in general ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to work internationally to promote an open1 interoperable1 reliable1 and secure internet governed by the multi-stakeholder model1 which-- 7,a7 promotes democracy1 the rule of law1 and human rights1 including freedom of expression2 7,b7 supports the ability to innovate1 communicate1 and promote economic prosperity2 and 7,c7 is designed to protect privacy and guard against deception1 malign influence1 incitement to violence1 harassment and abuse1 fraud1 and theft2 7#b7 to encourage and aid ,united ,states allies and partners in improving their own technological capabilities and resiliency to pursue1 defend1 and protect shared interests and values1 free from coercion and external pressure2 and 7#c7 in furtherance of the efforts described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7-- 7,a7 to provide incentives to the private sector to accelerate the development of the technologies referred to in such paragraphs2 7,b7 to modernize and harmonize with allies and partners export controls and investment screening regimes and associated policies and regulations2 and 7,c7 to enhance ,united ,states leadership in technical standards-setting bodies and avenues for developing norms regarding the use of digital tools4 7b7 ,implementation ,in implementing the policy described in subsection 7a71 the ,president1 in consultation with outside actors1 as appropriate1 including private sector companies1 nongovernmental organizations1 security researchers1 and other relevant stakeholders1 in the conduct of bilateral and multilateral relations1 shall strive-- 7#a7 to clarify the applicability of international laws and norms to the use of information and communications technology 7referred to in this subsection as ,,ict72 7#b7 to reduce and limit the risk of escalation and retaliation in cyberspace1 damage to critical infrastructure1 and other malicious cyber activity that impairs the use and operation of critical infrastructure that provides services to the public2 7#c7 to cooperate with like-minded countries that share common values and cyberspace policies with the ,united ,states1 including respect for human rights1 democracy1 and the rule of law1 to advance such values and policies internationally2 7#d7 to encourage the responsible development of new1 innovative technologies and ,,ict products that strengthen a secure internet architecture that is accessible to all2 7#e7 to secure and implement commitments on responsible country behavior in cyberspace1 including commitments by countries-- 7,a7 not to conduct1 or knowingly support1 cyber-enabled theft of intellectual property1 including trade secrets or other confidential business information1 with the intent of providing competitive advantages to companies or commercial sectors2 7,b7 to take all appropriate and reasonable efforts to keep their territories clear of intentionally wrongful acts using ,,ict in violation of international commitments2 7,c7 not to conduct or knowingly support ,,ict activity that intentionally damages or otherwise impairs the use and operation of critical infrastructure providing services to the public1 in violation of international law2 7,d7 to take appropriate measures to protect the country's critical infrastructure from ,,ict threats2 7,e7 not to conduct or knowingly support malicious international activity that harms the information systems of authorized international emergency response teams 7also known as computer emergency response teams or cybersecurity incident response teams7 of another country or authorize emergency response teams to engage in malicious international activity1 in violation of international law2 7,f7 to respond to appropriate requests for assistance to mitigate malicious ,,ict activity emanating from their territory and aimed at the critical infrastructure of another country2 7,g7 not to restrict cross-border data flows or require local storage or processing of data2 and 7,h7 to protect the exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms on the internet1 while recognizing that the human rights that people have offline also need to be protected online2 and 7#f7 to advance1 encourage1 and support the development and adoption of internationally recognized technical standards and best practices4 #iejb4 ,bureau of ,cyberspace and ,digital ,policy 7a7 ,in general ,section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7i7 and 7j7 as subsection 7j7 and 7k71 respectively2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 7as added by section #cfa7;a77#a7 of division ,,ff of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj77 as subsection 7l72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7h7 the following3 7i7 ,bureau of ,cyberspace and ,digital ,policy 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established1 within the ,department of ,state1 the ,bureau of ,cyberspace and ,digital ,policy 7referred to in this subsection as the ,bureau74 ,the head of the ,bureau shall have the rank and status of ambassador and shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,duties 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of the ,bureau shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as the ,secretary of ,state shall prescribe1 including implementing the diplomatic and foreign policy aspects of the policy described in section #ieja7;a7 of the ,department of ,state ,authorization ,act of #bjbb4 7,b7 ,duties described ,the principal duties and responsibilities of the head of the ,bureau shall1 in furtherance of the diplomatic and foreign policy mission of the ,department of ,state1 be-- 7i7 to serve as the principal cyberspace policy official within the senior management of the ,department of ,state and as the advisor to the ,secretary of ,state for cyberspace and digital issues2 7ii7 to lead1 coordinate1 and execute1 in coordination with other relevant bureaus and offices1 the ,department of ,state's diplomatic cyberspace1 and cybersecurity efforts 7including efforts related to data privacy1 data flows1 internet governance1 information and communications technology standards1 and other issues that the ,secretary has assigned to the ,bureau72 7iii7 to coordinate with relevant ,federal agencies and the ,office of the ,national ,cyber ,director to ensure the diplomatic and foreign policy aspects of the cyber strategy in section #ieja of the ,department of ,state ,authorization ,act of #bjbb and any other subsequent strategy are implemented in a manner that is fully integrated with the broader strategy2 7iv7 to promote an open1 interoperable1 reliable1 and secure information and communications technology infrastructure globally2 7v7 to represent the ,secretary of ,state in interagency efforts to develop and advance ,federal ,government cyber priorities and activities1 including efforts to develop credible national capabilities1 strategies1 and policies to deter and counter cyber adversaries1 and carry out the purposes of title ,v of the ,department of ,state ,authorization ,act of #bjbb2 7vi7 to engage civil society1 the private sector1 academia1 and other public and private entities on relevant international cyberspace and international information and communications technology issues2 7vii7 to support ,united ,states ,government efforts to uphold and further develop global deterrence frameworks for malicious cyber activity2 7viii7 to advise the ,secretary of ,state and coordinate with foreign governments regarding responses to national security-level cyber incidents1 including coordination on diplomatic response efforts to support allies and partners threatened by malicious cyber activity1 in conjunction with members of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization and like-minded countries2 7ix7 to promote the building of foreign capacity relating to cyberspace policy priorities2 7x7 to promote an open1 interoperable1 reliable1 and secure information and communications technology infrastructure globally and an open1 interoperable1 secure1 and reliable internet governed by the multi-stakeholder model2 7xi7 to promote an international environment for technology investments and the internet that benefits ,united ,states economic and national security interests2 7xii7 to promote cross-border flow of data and combat international initiatives seeking to impose unreasonable requirements on ,united ,states businesses2 7xiii7 to promote international policies to protect the integrity of ,united ,states and international telecommunications infrastructure from foreign-based threats1 including cyber-enabled threats2 7xiv7 to lead engagement1 in coordination with relevant executive branch agencies1 with foreign governments on relevant international cyberspace1 cybersecurity1 cybercrime1 and digital economy issues described in title ,v of the ,department of ,state ,authorization ,act of #bjbb2 7xv7 to promote international policies1 in coordination with the ,department of ,commerce1 to secure radio frequency spectrum in the best interests of the ,united ,states2 7xvi7 to promote and protect the exercise of human rights1 including freedom of speech and religion1 through the internet2 7xvii7 to build capacity of ,united ,states diplomatic officials to engage on cyberspace issues2 7xviii7 to encourage the development and adoption by foreign countries of internationally recognized standards1 policies1 and best practices2 7xix7 to support efforts by the ,global ,engagement ,center to counter cyber-enabled information operations against the ,united ,states or its allies and partners2 and 7xx7 to conduct such other matters as the ,secretary of ,state may assign4 7#c7 ,qualifications ,the head of the ,bureau should be an individual of demonstrated competency in the fields of-- 7,a7 cybersecurity and other relevant cyberspace and information and communications technology policy issues2 and 7,b7 international diplomacy4 7#d7 ,organizational placement 7,a7 ,initial placement ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the head of the ,bureau shall report to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,state4 7,b7 ,subsequent placement ,the head of the ,bureau may report to an ,under ,secretary of ,state or to an official holding a higher position than ,under ,secretary if1 not later than #ae days before any change in such reporting structure1 the ,secretary of ,state-- 7i7 consults with the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 submits a report to such committees that-- 7,i7 indicates that the ,secretary1 with respect to the reporting structure of the ,bureau1 has consulted with and solicited feedback from-- 7aa7 other relevant ,federal entities with a role in international aspects of cyber policy2 and 7bb7 the elements of the ,department of ,state with responsibility for aspects of cyber policy1 including the elements reporting to-- 7,,aa7 the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,political ,affairs2 7,,bb7 the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,civilian ,security1 ,democracy1 and ,human ,rights2 7,,cc7 the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment2 7,,dd7 the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,arms ,control and ,international ,security ,affairs2 7,,ee7 the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,management2 and 7,,ff7 the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs2 7,,ii7 describes the new reporting structure for the head of the ,bureau and the justification for such new structure2 and 7,,iii7 includes a plan describing how the new reporting structure will better enable the head of the ,bureau to carry out the duties described in paragraph 7#b71 including the security1 economic1 and human rights aspects of cyber diplomacy4 7#e7 ,special hiring authorities ,the ,secretary of ,state may-- 7,a7 appoint up to #be employees to cyber positions in the ,bureau without regard to the provisions of subchapter ,i of chapter #cc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 regarding appointments in the competitive service2 and 7,b7 fix the rates of basic pay of such employees without regard to chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of such title regarding classification and ,general ,schedule pay rates1 provided that the rates for such positions do not exceed the annual rate of basic pay in effect for a position at level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,coordination ,in implementing the duties prescribed under paragraph 7#b71 the head of the ,bureau shall coordinate with the heads of other ,federal agencies1 including the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 and other ,federal agencies that the ,national ,cyber ,director deems appropriate4 7#g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed-- 7,a7 to preclude the head of the ,bureau from being designated as an ,assistant ,secretary1 if such an ,assistant ,secretary position does not increase the number of ,assistant ,secretary positions at the ,department above the number authorized under subsection 7c77#a72 or 7,b7 to alter or modify the existing authorities of any other ,federal agency or official4 4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,bureau established under section #a7;i7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief1 as added by subsection 7a71 should have a diverse workforce composed of qualified individuals1 including individuals belonging to an underrepresented group4 7c7 ,united ,nations ,the ,permanent ,representative of the ,united ,states to the ,united ,nations should use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states to oppose any measure that is inconsistent with the policy described in section #ieja7;a74 #iejc4 ,international cyberspace and digital policy strategy 7a7 ,strategy required ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary1 and in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall develop an international cyberspace and digital policy strategy4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a review of actions and activities undertaken to support the policy described in section #ieja7;a72 7#b7 a plan of action to guide the diplomacy of the ,department with regard to foreign countries1 including-- 7,a7 conducting bilateral and multilateral activities-- 7i7 to develop and support the implementation of norms of responsible country behavior in cyberspace consistent with the commitments listed in section #ieja7;b77#e72 7ii7 to reduce the frequency and severity of cyberattacks on ,united ,states individuals1 businesses1 governmental agencies1 and other organizations2 7iii7 to reduce cybersecurity risks to ,united ,states and allied critical infrastructure2 7iv7 to improve allies' and partners' collaboration with the ,united ,states on cybersecurity issues1 including information sharing1 regulatory coordination and improvement1 and joint investigatory and law enforcement operations related to cybercrime2 and 7v7 to share best practices and advance proposals to strengthen civilian and private sector resiliency to threats and access to opportunities in cyberspace2 and 7,b7 reviewing the status of existing efforts in relevant multilateral fora1 as appropriate1 to obtain commitments on international norms regarding cyberspace2 7#c7 a review of alternative concepts for international norms regarding cyberspace offered by foreign countries2 7#d7 a detailed description1 in consultation with the ,office of the ,national ,cyber ,director and relevant ,federal agencies1 of new and evolving threats regarding cyberspace from foreign adversaries1 state-sponsored actors1 and non-state actors to-- 7,a7 ,united ,states national security2 7,b7 the ,federal and private sector cyberspace infrastructure of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 intellectual property in the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 the privacy and security of citizens of the ,united ,states2 7#e7 a review of the policy tools available to the ,president to deter and de-escalate tensions with foreign countries1 state-sponsored actors1 and private actors regarding-- 7,a7 threats in cyberspace2 7,b7 the degree to which such tools have been used2 and 7,c7 whether such tools have been effective deterrents2 7#f7 a review of resources required to conduct activities to build responsible norms of international cyber behavior2 7#g7 a review1 in coordination with the ,office of the ,national ,cyber ,director and the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 to determine whether the budgetary resources1 technical expertise1 legal authorities1 and personnel available to the ,department are adequate to achieve the actions and activities undertaken by the ,department to support the policy described in section #ieja7;a72 7#h7 a review to determine whether the ,department is properly organized and coordinated with other ,federal agencies to achieve the objectives described in section #ieja7;b72 and 7#i7 a plan of action1 developed in coordination with the ,department of ,defense and in consultation with other relevant ,federal departments and agencies as the ,president may direct1 with respect to the inclusion of cyber issues in mutual defense agreements4 7c7 ,form of strategy 7#a7 ,public availability ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall be available to the public in unclassified form1 including through publication in the ,federal ,register4 7#b7 ,classified annex ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the completion of the strategy required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall brief the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives regarding the strategy1 including any material contained in a classified annex4 7e7 ,updates ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall be updated-- 7#a7 not later than #ij days after any material change to ,united ,states policy described in such strategy2 and 7#b7 not later than #a year after the inauguration of each new ,president4 #iejd4 ,government ,accountability ,office report on cyber diplomacy ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit a report and provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees that includes-- 7#a7 an assessment of the extent to which ,united ,states diplomatic processes and other efforts with foreign countries1 including through multilateral fora1 bilateral engagements1 and negotiated cyberspace agreements1 advance the full range of ,united ,states interests regarding cyberspace1 including the policy described in section #ieja7;a72 7#b7 an assessment of the ,department's organizational structure and approach to managing its diplomatic efforts to advance the full range of ,united ,states interests regarding cyberspace1 including a review of-- 7,a7 the establishment of a ,bureau within the ,department to lead the ,department's international cyber mission2 7,b7 the current or proposed diplomatic mission1 structure1 staffing1 funding1 and activities of such ,bureau2 7,c7 how the establishment of such ,bureau has impacted or is likely to impact the structure and organization of the ,department2 and 7,d7 what challenges1 if any1 the ,department has faced or will face in establishing such ,bureau2 and 7#c7 any other matters that the ,comptroller ,general determines to be relevant4 #ieje4 ,report on diplomatic programs to detect and respond to cyber threats against allies and partners ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that assesses the capabilities of the ,department to provide civilian-led support for acute cyber incident response in ally and partner countries that includes-- 7#a7 a description and assessment of the ,department's coordination with cyber programs and operations of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7#b7 recommendations on how to improve coordination and executive of ,department involvement in programs or operations to support allies and partners in responding to acute cyber incidents2 and 7#c7 the budgetary resources1 technical expertise1 legal authorities1 and personnel needed for the ,department to formulate and implement the programs described in this section4 #iejf4 ,cybersecurity recruitment and retention 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that improving computer programming language proficiency will improve-- 7#a7 the cybersecurity effectiveness of the ,department2 and 7#b7 the ability of foreign service officers to engage with foreign audiences on cybersecurity matters4 7b7 ,technology talent acquisition 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish positions within the ,bureau of ,global ,talent ,management that are solely dedicated to the recruitment and retention of ,department personnel with backgrounds in cybersecurity1 engineering1 data science1 application development1 artificial intelligence1 critical and emerging technology1 and technology and digital policy4 7#b7 ,goals ,the goals of the positions described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 to fulfill the critical need of the ,department to recruit and retain employees for cybersecurity1 digital1 and technology positions2 7,b7 to actively recruit relevant candidates from academic institutions1 the private sector1 and related industries2 7,c7 to work with the ,office of ,personnel ,management and the ,united ,states ,digital ,service to develop and implement best strategies for recruiting and retaining technology talent2 and 7,d7 to inform and train supervisors at the ,department on the use of the authorities listed in subsection 7c77#a74 7#c7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a plan to the appropriate congressional committees that describes how the objectives and goals set forth in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 will be implemented4 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #gej1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to carry out this subsection4 7c7 ,annual report on hiring authorities ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for the following #e years1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes-- 7#a7 a list of the hiring authorities available to the ,department to recruit and retain personnel with backgrounds in cybersecurity1 engineering1 data science1 application development1 artificial intelligence1 critical and emerging technology1 and technology and digital policy2 7#b7 a list of which hiring authorities described in paragraph 7#a7 have been used during the previous #e years2 7#c7 the number of employees in qualified positions hired1 aggregated by position and grade level or pay band2 7#d7 the number of employees who have been placed in qualified positions1 aggregated by bureau and offices within the ,department2 7#e7 the rate of attrition of individuals who begin the hiring process and do not complete the process and a description of the reasons for such attrition2 7#f7 the number of individuals who are interviewed by subject matter experts and the number of individuals who are not interviewed by subject matter experts2 and 7#g7 recommendations for-- 7,a7 reducing the attrition rate referred to in paragraph 7#e7 by #e percent each year2 7,b7 additional hiring authorities needed to acquire needed technology talent2 7,c7 hiring personnel to hold public trust positions until such personnel can obtain the necessary security clearance2 and 7,d7 informing and training supervisors within the ,department on the use of the authorities listed in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,incentive pay for cybersecurity professionals ,to increase the number of qualified candidates available to fulfill the cybersecurity needs of the ,department1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 include computer programming languages within the ,recruitment ,language ,program2 and 7#b7 provide appropriate language incentive pay4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for the following #e years1 the ,secretary shall provide a list to the appropriate congressional committees that identifies-- 7#a7 the computer programming languages included within the ,recruitment ,language ,program and the language incentive pay rate2 and 7#b7 the number of individuals benefitting from the inclusion of such computer programming languages in the ,recruitment ,language ,program and language incentive pay4 #iejg4 ,short course on emerging technologies for senior officials 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop and begin providing1 for senior officials of the ,department1 a course addressing how the most recent and relevant technologies affect the activities of the ,department4 7b7 ,throughput objectives ,the ,secretary should ensure that-- 7#a7 during the first year that the course developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 is offered1 not fewer than #bj percent of senior officials are certified as having passed such course2 and 7#b7 in each subsequent year1 until the date on which #hj percent of senior officials are certified as having passed such course1 an additional #aj percent of senior officials are certified as having passed such course4 #iejh4 ,establishment and expansion of ,regional ,technology ,officer ,program 7a7 ,regional ,technology ,officer ,program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program1 which shall be known as the ,regional ,technology ,officer ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,program74 7#b7 ,goals ,the goals of the ,program shall include the following3 7,a7 ,promoting ,united ,states leadership in technology abroad4 7,b7 ,working with partners to increase the deployment of critical and emerging technology in support of democratic values4 7,c7 ,shaping diplomatic agreements in regional and international fora with respect to critical and emerging technologies4 7,d7 ,building diplomatic capacity for handling critical and emerging technology issues4 7,e7 ,facilitating the role of critical and emerging technology in advancing the foreign policy objectives of the ,united ,states through engagement with research labs1 incubators1 and venture capitalists4 7,f7 ,maintaining the advantages of the ,united ,states with respect to critical and emerging technologies4 7b7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit an implementation plan to the appropriate congressional committees that outlines strategies for-- 7#a7 advancing the goals described in subsection 7a77#b72 7#b7 hiring ,regional ,technology ,officers and increasing the competitiveness of the ,program within the ,foreign ,service bidding process2 7#c7 expanding the ,program to include a minimum of #ae ,regional ,technology ,officers2 and 7#d7 assigning not fewer than #b ,regional ,technology ,officers to posts within-- 7,a7 each regional bureau of the ,department2 and 7,b7 the ,bureau of ,international ,organization ,affairs4 7c7 ,annual briefing requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for the following #e years1 the ,secretary shall brief the appropriate congressional committees regarding the status of the implementation plan required under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated up to #be1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to carry out this section4 #ieji4 ,vulnerability disclosure policy and bug bounty program report 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,bug bounty program ,the term bug bounty program means a program under which an approved individual1 organization1 or company is temporarily authorized to identify and report vulnerabilities of internet-facing information technology of the ,department in exchange for compensation4 7#b7 ,information technology ,the term information technology has the meaning given such term in section #aaaja of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,vulnerability disclosure policy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall design1 establish1 and make publicly known a ,vulnerability ,disclosure ,policy 7referred to in this section as the ,,vdp7 to improve ,department cybersecurity by-- 7,a7 creating ,department policy and infrastructure to receive reports of and remediate discovered vulnerabilities in line with existing policies of the ,office of ,management and ,budget and the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,binding ,operational ,directive #bj-ja or any subsequent directive2 and 7,b7 providing a report on such policy and infrastructure to ,congress4 7#b7 ,annual reports ,not later than #ahj days after the establishment of the ,,vdp pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 and annually thereafter for the following #e years1 the ,secretary shall submit a report on the ,,vdp to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives that includes information relating to-- 7,a7 the number and severity of all security vulnerabilities reported2 7,b7 the number of previously unidentified security vulnerabilities remediated as a result2 7,c7 the current number of outstanding previously unidentified security vulnerabilities and ,department of ,state remediation plans2 7,d7 the average time between the reporting of security vulnerabilities and remediation of such vulnerabilities2 7,e7 the resources1 surge staffing1 roles1 and responsibilities within the ,department used to implement the ,,vdp and complete security vulnerability remediation2 7,f7 how the ,,vdp identified vulnerabilities are incorporated into existing ,department vulnerability prioritization and management processes2 7,g7 any challenges in implementing the ,,vdp and plans for expansion or contraction in the scope of the ,,vdp across ,department information systems2 and 7,h7 any other topic that the ,secretary determines to be relevant4 7c7 ,bug bounty program report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to ,congress that describes any ongoing efforts by the ,department or a third-party vendor under contract with the ,department to establish or carry out a bug bounty program that identifies security vulnerabilities of internet-facing information technology of the ,department4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which any bug bounty program is established1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives regarding such program1 including information relating to-- 7,a7 the number of approved individuals1 organizations1 or companies involved in such program1 disaggregated by the number of approved individuals1 organizations1 or companies that-- 7i7 registered2 7ii7 were approved2 7iii7 submitted security vulnerabilities2 and 7iv7 received compensation2 7,b7 the number and severity of all security vulnerabilities reported as part of such program2 7,c7 the number of previously unidentified security vulnerabilities remediated as a result of such program2 7,d7 the current number of outstanding previously unidentified security vulnerabilities and ,department remediation plans for such outstanding vulnerabilities2 7,e7 the average length of time between the reporting of security vulnerabilities and remediation of such vulnerabilities2 7,f7 the types of compensation provided under such program2 7,g7 the lessons learned from such program2 7,h7 the public accessibility of contact information for the ,department regarding the bug bounty program2 7,i7 the incorporation of bug bounty program identified vulnerabilities into existing ,department vulnerability prioritization and management processes2 and 7,j7 any challenges in implementing the bug bounty program and plans for expansion or contraction in the scope of the bug bounty program across ,department information systems4 ,,xcvi ,public diplomacy #ifja4 ,united ,states participation in international fairs and expositions 7a7 ,defined term ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,consistent with section #bjd of the ,admiral ,james ,w4 ,nance and ,meg ,donovan ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #bjjj and #bjja 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdeb;b71 subject to subsections 7c7 and 7d71 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,department up to #be1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd for ,united ,states participation in international fairs and expositions abroad1 including for the construction and operation of a ,united ,states pavilion at ,expo #bjbe ,osaka4 7c7 ,cost-share requirement ,amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7b7 to the ,department for a ,united ,states pavilion or other major exhibit at an international fair or exposition abroad shall be made available on a cost-matching basis1 to the maximum extent practicable1 from sources other than the ,united ,states ,government4 7d7 ,notification 7#a7 ,in general ,no funds made available pursuant to subsection 7b7 to the ,department for a ,united ,states pavilion or other major exhibit at an international fair or exposition abroad may be obligated until at least #ae days after the appropriate committees of ,congress have been notified of such intended obligation4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,each notification under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the source of such funds1 including any funds reprogrammed or transferred by the ,department to be made available for such pavilion or other major exhibit abroad2 7,b7 an estimate of the amount of investment such pavilion or other major exhibit abroad could bring to the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 a description of the strategy of the ,department to identify and obtain such matching funds from sources other than the ,united ,states ,government1 in accordance with subsection 7c74 7e7 ,final report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which a ,united ,states pavilion or other major exhibit abroad is opened at an international fair or exposition in accordance with this section1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress that includes-- 7#a7 the number of ,united ,states businesses that participated in such pavilion or other major exhibit2 and 7#b7 the dollar amount and source of any matching funds obtained by the ,department4 #ifjb4 ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs 7a7 ,financial and human resources coordination ,section #a7;b77#c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 coordinate the allocation and management of the financial and human resources for public diplomacy1 including for-- 7i7 the ,bureau of ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs2 7ii7 the ,bureau of ,global ,public ,affairs2 7iii7 the ,office of ,policy1 ,planning1 and ,resources for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs2 7iv7 the ,global ,engagement ,center2 and 7v7 the public diplomacy functions within the regional and functional bureaus4 4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress on the importance of filling the position of ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs ,it is the sense of ,congress that since a vacancy in the position of ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs is detrimental to the national security interests of the ,united ,states1 the ,president should expeditiously nominate a qualified individual to such position whenever such vacancy occurs to ensure that the bureaus reporting to such position are able to fulfill their mission of-- 7#a7 expanding and strengthening relationships between the people of the ,united ,states and citizens of other countries2 and 7#b7 engaging1 informing1 and understanding the perspectives of foreign audiences4 #ifjc4 ,report on public diplomacy ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 an evaluation of the ,may #bjai merger of the ,bureau of ,public ,affairs and the ,bureau of ,international ,information ,programs to form the ,bureau of ,global ,public ,affairs with respect to-- 7,a7 the efficacy of the current configuration of the bureaus reporting to the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs in achieving the mission of the ,department2 7,b7 the metrics before and after such merger1 including personnel data1 disaggregated by position and location1 content production1 opinion polling1 program evaluations1 and media appearances2 7,c7 the results of a survey of public diplomacy practitioners to determine their opinion of the efficacy of such merger and any adjustments that still need to be made2 and 7,d7 a plan for evaluating and monitoring1 not less frequently than once every #b years1 the programs1 activities1 messaging1 professional development efforts1 and structure of the ,bureau of ,global ,public ,affairs1 and submitting a summary of each such evaluation to the appropriate congressional committees2 and 7#b7 a review of recent outside recommendations for modernizing diplomacy at the ,department with respect to public diplomacy efforts1 including-- 7,a7 efforts in each of the bureaus reporting to the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs to address issues of diversity and inclusion in their work1 structure1 data collection1 programming1 and personnel1 including any collaboration with the ,chief ,diversity and ,inclusion ,officer2 7,b7 proposals to collaborate with think tanks and academic institutions working on public diplomacy issues to implement recent outside recommendations2 and 7,c7 additional authorizations and appropriations necessary to implement such recommendations4 #ifjd4 ,promoting peace1 education1 and cultural exchange through music diplomacy 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 music is an important conveyer of culture and can be used to communicate values and build understanding between communities2 7#b7 musical artists play a valuable role in cross-cultural exchange1 and their works and performances can promote peacebuilding and conflict resolution efforts2 7#c7 the music industry in the ,united ,states has made important contributions to ,american society and culture1 and musicians and industry professionals in the ,united ,states can offer valuable expertise to young musical artists around the world2 and 7#d7 the ,united ,states ,government should promote exchange programs1 especially programs that leverage the expertise and resources of the private sector1 that give young musical artists from around the world the chance-- 7,a7 to improve their skills2 7,b7 share ideas2 7,c7 learn about ,american culture2 and 7,d7 develop the necessary skills to support conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts in their communities and broader societies4 7b7 ,authorization of music-related exchange programs ,the ,mutual ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdea et seq42 commonly known as the ,fulbright-,hays ,act7 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ajb7;a77#b7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdeb7;a77#b77-- 7,a7 in clause 7iii71 by inserting and at the end2 and 7,b7 in clause 7iv7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 including in coordination and consultation with the private sector1 before similar2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#b7 in section #aab7;a7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdfj7;a77-- 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 following3 7#aj7 exchange programs1 including in coordination and consultation with the private sector1 focused on music and the performing arts that provide opportunities for foreign nationals and ,americans to build cross-cultural understanding and advance peace abroad4 4 7c7 ,private sector partnerships 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary should continue-- 7,a7 to partner with the private sector in support of music-related exchange programs implemented by the ,bureau of ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs 7referred to in this section as the ,,eca72 7,b7 to leverage private sector expertise in developing and implementing such programs2 and 7,c7 to expand networking and mentorship opportunities for program participants4 7#b7 ,authorization of certain partnerships ,the ,secretary is authorized to partner with the private sector to recognize musicians-- 7,a7 whose works or performances have advanced peace abroad2 and 7,b7 who could contribute to networking and mentorship opportunities for participants of music-related exchange programs implemented by ,,eca4 7d7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a strategy to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives for advancing ,united ,states foreign policy goals1 including conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts1 through music-related exchange programs implemented by ,,eca4 ,such strategy shall include-- 7,a7 a description of clearly defined annual goals1 targets1 and planned outcomes for each music-related exchange program2 7,b7 a plan to monitor and evaluate each music-related exchange program and progress made toward achieving such goals1 targets1 and planned outcomes1 including measurable benchmarks2 7,c7 a plan to ensure that music-related exchange programs are promoting ,united ,states foreign policy objectives1 including ensuring such programs are clearly branded and paired with robust public diplomacy efforts2 7,d7 a plan to pursue partnerships with the private sector while implementing music-related exchange programs1 including leveraging industry expertise and expanding networking and mentorship opportunities for program participants2 7,e7 examples of how ,,eca's music-related exchange programs have contributed to conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts to date1 including through participant and alumni actions2 7,f7 a description of lessons learned regarding how to better encourage conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts through ,,eca's music-related exchange programs2 and 7,g7 a plan to incorporate such lessons learned into relevant current and future programming4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing the strategy required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees and relevant private sector partners4 ,,xcvii ,other matters #igja4 ,supporting the employment of ,united ,states citizens by international organizations 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,department should continue to eliminate the unreasonable barriers ,united ,states nationals face to obtain employment in the ,united ,nations ,secretariat1 funds1 programs1 and agencies2 and 7#b7 the ,department should bolster efforts to increase the number of qualified ,united ,states nationals who are candidates for leadership and oversight positions in the ,united ,nations system1 agencies1 and commissions1 and in other international organizations4 7b7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to promote the employment and advancement of ,united ,states citizens by international organizations and bodies1 including by-- 7#a7 providing stipends1 consultation1 and analytical services to support ,united ,states citizen applicants2 and 7#b7 making grants for the purposes described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,using diplomatic programs funding ,to promote the employment of ,united ,states citizens by international organizations ,amounts appropriated under the heading ,diplomatic ,programs in ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs are authorized to be appropriated for grants1 programs1 and activities described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,strategy to establish junior professional program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and other relevant cabinet members1 shall publish a strategy for encouraging ,united ,states citizens to pursue careers with international organizations1 particularly organizations that-- 7,a7 set international scientific1 technical1 or commercial standards2 or 7,b7 are involved in international finance and development4 7#b7 ,report to congress ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and other relevant cabinet members1 shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that identifies-- 7,a7 the number of ,united ,states citizens who are involved in relevant junior professional programs in an international organization2 7,b7 the distribution of individuals described in subparagraph 7,a7 among various international organizations2 and 7,c7 the types of pre-deployment training that are available to ,united ,states citizens through a junior professional program at an international organization4 #igjb4 ,increasing housing availability for certain employees assigned to the ,united ,states ,mission to the ,united ,nations ,section #i7b7 of the ,united ,nations ,participation ,act of #aide 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhg;e-#a7b771 is amended by striking #cj and inserting #da4 #igjc4 ,limitation on ,united ,states contributions to peacekeeping operations not authorized by the ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,the ,united ,nations ,participation ,act of #aide 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhg et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ab4 ,limitation on ,united ,states contributions to peacekeeping operations not authorized by the ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to pay assessed and other expenses of international peacekeeping activities under this ,act may be made available for an international peacekeeping operation that has not been expressly authorized by the ,united ,nations ,security ,council4 4 #igjd4 ,boards of ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty1 ,radio ,free ,asia1 the ,middle ,east ,broadcasting ,networks1 and the ,open ,technology ,fund ,the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,act of #aiid 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #cjf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbje7 the following3 #cjg4 ,grantee corporate boards of directors 7a7 ,in general ,the corporate board of directors of each grantee under this title-- 7#a7 shall be bipartisan2 7#b7 shall1 except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 have the sole responsibility to operate their respective grantees within the jurisdiction of their respective ,states of incorporation2 7#c7 shall be composed of not fewer than #e members1 who shall be qualified individuals who are not employed in the public sector2 and 7#d7 shall appoint successors in the event of vacancies on their respective boards1 in accordance with applicable bylaws4 7b7 ,not ,federal employees ,no employee of any grantee under this title may be a ,federal employee4 4 #igje4 ,broadcasting entities no longer required to consolidate into a single private1 nonprofit corporation ,section #caj of the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,act of #aiid 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbji7 is amended4 to read as follows3 #caj4 ,incorporation and non-,federal status of broadcasting entities 7a7 ,defined term ,in this chapter-- 7#a7 the term grant includes agreements under section #fcje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 the term grantee includes recipients of an agreement described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,incorporation ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer is authorized to incorporate grantees in accordance with the regular notification procedures of-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7c7 ,federal status ,nothing in this chapter or in any other ,act1 and no action taken pursuant to this chapter or any other ,act1 may be construed to make a grantee incorporated pursuant to subsection 7b71 or any other grantee or entity provided funding by the ,agency1 a ,federal agency or instrumentality4 7d7 ,leadership of grantee organizations ,the chief executive officer or the equivalent official of ,,rfe_/,,rl ,inc41 ,radio ,free ,asia1 the ,open ,technology ,fund1 and the ,middle ,east ,broadcasting ,networks1 and any other organization that is established or authorized under this chapter1 shall serve at the pleasure of1 and may be named by1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,agency1 with the concurrence of the ,grantee ,board and subject to the approval of the ,advisory ,board pursuant to section #cjf4 4 #igjf4 ,international broadcasting activities ,section #cje7;a7 of the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,act of #aiid 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbjd7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking direct and2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#bj72 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ba71 7#bb71 and 7#bc7 as paragraphs 7#bj71 7#ba71 and 7#bb71 respectively2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#bb71 as redesignated1 by striking and to condition grants and all that follows and inserting a period4 #igjg4 ,global internet freedom 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to promote internet freedom through programs of the ,department and ,,usaid that preserve and expand the internet as an open1 global space for freedom of expression and association1 which shall be prioritized for countries-- 7#a7 whose governments restrict freedom of expression on the internet2 and 7#b7 that are important to the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,purpose and coordination with other programs ,global internet freedom programming under this section-- 7#a7 shall be coordinated with other ,united ,states foreign assistance programs that promote democracy and support the efforts of civil society-- 7,a7 to counter the development of repressive internet-related laws and regulations1 including countering threats to internet freedom at international organizations2 7,b7 to combat violence against bloggers and other civil society activists who utilize the internet2 and 7,c7 to enhance digital security training and capacity building for democracy activists2 7#b7 shall seek to assist efforts-- 7,a7 to research key threats to internet freedom2 7,b7 to continue the development of technologies that provide or enhance access to the internet1 including circumvention tools that bypass internet blocking1 filtering1 and other censorship techniques used by authoritarian governments2 and 7,c7 to maintain the technological advantage of the ,federal ,government over the censorship techniques described in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7#c7 shall be incorporated into country assistance and democracy promotion strategies1 as appropriate4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbc-- 7#a7 #ge1jjj1jjj to the ,department and ,,usaid1 to continue efforts to promote internet freedom globally1 and shall be matched1 to the maximum extent practicable1 by sources other than the ,federal ,government1 including the private sector2 and 7#b7 #di1jjj1jjj to the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media 7referred to in this section as the ,,usagm7 and its grantees1 for internet freedom and circumvention technologies that are designed-- 7,a7 for open-source tools and techniques to securely develop and distribute digital content produced by the ,,usagm and its grantees2 7,b7 to facilitate audience access to such digital content on websites that are censored2 7,c7 to coordinate the distribution of such digital content to targeted regional audiences2 and 7,d7 to promote and distribute such tools and techniques1 including digital security techniques4 7d7 ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media activities 7#a7 ,annual certification ,for any new tools or techniques authorized under subsection 7c77#b71 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,,usagm1 in consultation with the ,president of the ,open ,technology ,fund 7referred to in this subsection as the ,,otf 7 and relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit an annual certification to the appropriate congressional committees that verifies they-- 7,a7 have evaluated the risks and benefits of such new tools or techniques2 and 7,b7 have established safeguards to minimize the use of such new tools or techniques for illicit purposes4 7#b7 ,information sharing ,the ,secretary may not direct programs or policy of the ,,usagm or the ,,otf1 but may share any research and development with relevant ,federal departments and agencies for the exclusive purposes of-- 7,a7 sharing information1 technologies1 and best practices2 and 7,b7 assessing the effectiveness of such technologies4 7#c7 ,united states agency for global media ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,,usagm1 in consultation with the ,president of the ,,otf1 shall-- 7,a7 coordinate international broadcasting programs and incorporate such programs into country broadcasting strategies1 as appropriate2 7,b7 solicit project proposals through an open1 transparent1 and competitive application process1 including by seeking input from technical and subject matter experts2 and 7,c7 support internet circumvention tools and techniques for audiences in countries that are strategic priorities for the ,,otf1 in accordance with ,,usagm's annual language service prioritization review4 7e7 ,,usagm report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,executive ,office of the ,,usagm shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes-- 7#a7 as of the date of the report-- 7,a7 the full scope of internet freedom programs within the ,,usagm1 including-- 7i7 the efforts of the ,office of ,internet ,freedom2 and 7ii7 the efforts of the ,open ,technology ,fund2 7,b7 the capacity of internet censorship circumvention tools supported by the ,office of ,internet ,freedom and grantees of the ,open ,technology ,fund that are available for use by individuals in foreign countries seeking to counteract censors2 and 7,c7 any barriers to the provision of the efforts described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,a71 including access to surge funding2 and 7#b7 successful examples from the ,office of ,internet ,freedom and ,open ,technology ,fund involving-- 7,a7 responding rapidly to internet shutdowns in closed societies2 and 7,b7 ensuring uninterrupted circumvention services for ,,usagm entities to promote internet freedom within repressive regimes4 7f7 ,joint report ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary and the ,administrator of ,,usaid shall jointly submit a report1 which may include a classified annex1 to the appropriate congressional committees that describes-- 7#a7 as of the date of the report-- 7,a7 the full scope of internet freedom programs within the ,department and ,,usaid1 including-- 7i7 ,department circumvention efforts2 and 7ii7 ,,usaid efforts to support internet infrastructure2 7,b7 the capacity of internet censorship circumvention tools supported by the ,federal ,government that are available for use by individuals in foreign countries seeking to counteract censors2 and 7,c7 any barriers to provision of the efforts enumerated in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subsection 7e77#a77;,a71 including access to surge funding2 and 7#b7 any new resources needed to provide the ,federal ,government with greater capacity to provide and boost internet access-- 7,a7 to respond rapidly to internet shutdowns in closed societies2 and 7,b7 to provide internet connectivity to foreign locations where the provision of additional internet access service would promote freedom from repressive regimes4 7g7 ,security audits ,before providing any support for open source technologies under this section1 such technologies must undergo comprehensive security audits to ensure that such technologies are secure and have not been compromised in a manner that is detrimental to the interest of the ,united ,states or to the interests of individuals and organizations benefitting from programs supported by such funding4 7h7 ,surge 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 there is authorized to be appropriated1 in addition to amounts otherwise made available for such purposes1 up to #b1ejj1jjj to support internet freedom programs in closed societies1 including programs that-- 7,a7 are carried out in crisis situations by vetted entities that are already engaged in internet freedom programs2 7,b7 involve circumvention tools2 or 7,c7 increase the overseas bandwidth for companies that received ,federal funding during the previous fiscal year4 7#b7 ,certification ,amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 may not be expended until the ,secretary has certified to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives that the use of such funds is in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7i7 ,defined term ,in this section1 the term internet censorship circumvention tool means a software application or other tool that an individual can use to evade foreign government restrictions on internet access4 #igjh4 ,arms ,export ,control ,act alignment with the ,export ,control ,reform ,act ,section #ch7;e7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggh7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 and 7g7 of section #aa of the ,export ,administration ,act of #aigi1 and by subsections 7a7 and 7c7 of section #ab of such ,act and inserting subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #agfj of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhai71 and by subsections 7a77#a71 7a77#b71 7a77#c71 7a77#d71 7a77#g71 7c71 and 7h7 of section #agfa of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhbj72 7#b7 by striking #aa7;c77#b77;,b7 of such ,act and inserting #agfj7;c77#b7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhai7;c77#b772 7#c7 by striking #aa7;c7 of the ,export ,administration ,act of #aigi and inserting section #agfj7;c7 of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhai7;c772 and 7#d7 by striking #ejj1jjj and inserting the greater of #a1bjj1jjj or the amount that is twice the value of the transaction that is the basis of the violation with respect to which the penalty is imposed44 #igji4 ,increasing the maximum annual lease payment available without approval by the ,secretary ,section #aj7;a7 of the ,foreign ,service ,buildings ,act1 #aibf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cja7;a771 is amended by striking #ej1jjj and inserting #ajj1jjj4 #igaj4 ,report on ,united ,states access to critical mineral resources abroad ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that details1 with regard to the ,department-- 7#a7 diplomatic efforts to ensure ,united ,states access to critical minerals acquired from outside of the ,united ,states that are used to manufacture clean energy technologies2 and 7#b7 collaboration with other parts of the ,federal ,government to build a robust supply chain for critical minerals necessary to manufacture clean energy technologies4 #igaa4 ,overseas ,united ,states strategic infrastructure development projects 7a7 ,assessment of impact to ,united ,states national security of infrastructure projects by the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the developing world ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives regarding the ,one ,belt1 ,one ,road ,initiative1 which is the global infrastructure development strategy initiated by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in #bjac4 7b7 ,report elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 describe the nature and cost of ,one ,belt1 ,one ,road ,initiative investments1 operation1 and construction of strategic infrastructure projects1 including logistics1 refining1 and processing industries and resource facilities1 and critical and strategic mineral resource extraction projects1 including an assessment of-- 7,a7 the strategic benefits of such investments that are derived by the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the host nation2 and 7,b7 the negative impacts of such investments to the host nation and to ,united ,states interests2 7#b7 describe the nature and total funding of ,united ,states' strategic infrastructure investments and construction1 such as projects financed through initiatives such as ,prosper ,africa and the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation2 7#c7 assess the national security threats posed by the foreign infrastructure investment gap between the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,united ,states1 including strategic infrastructure1 such as ports1 market access to1 and the security of1 critical and strategic minerals1 digital and telecommunications infrastructure1 threats to the supply chains1 and general favorability towards the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,united ,states among the populations of host countries2 7#d7 assess the opportunities and challenges for companies based in the ,united ,states and companies based in ,united ,states partner and allied countries to invest in foreign strategic infrastructure projects in countries where the ,people's ,republic of ,china has focused these types of investments2 7#e7 identify challenges and opportunities for the ,united ,states ,government and ,united ,states partners and allies to more directly finance and otherwise support foreign strategic infrastructure projects1 including an assessment of the authorities and capabilities of ,united ,states agencies1 departments1 public-private partnerships1 and international or multilateral organizations to support such projects without undermining ,united ,states domestic industries1 such as domestic mineral deposits2 and 7#f7 include recommendations for ,united ,states ,government agencies to undertake or increase support for ,united ,states businesses to support foreign1 large-scale1 strategic infrastructure projects1 such as roads1 power grids1 and ports4 #igab4 ,provision of parking services and retention of parking fees ,the ,secretary of ,state may-- 7#a7 provide parking services1 including electric vehicle charging and other parking services1 in facilities operated by or for the ,department2 and 7#b7 charge fees for such services that may be deposited into the appropriate account of the ,department1 to remain available until expended for the purposes of such account1 provided that the fees shall not exceed the cost of the providing such services4 #igac4 ,diplomatic reception areas 7a7 ,defined term ,in this section1 the term reception areas has the meaning given such term in section #da7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgac7;c774 7b7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may sell goods and services at fair market value and use the proceeds of such sales for administration and related support of the reception areas4 7c7 ,amounts collected ,amounts collected pursuant to the authority provided under subsection 7b7 may be deposited into an account in the ,treasury1 to remain available until expended4 #igad4 ,return of supporting documents for passport applications through ,united ,states ,postal ,service certified mail 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a procedure that provides1 to any individual applying for a new ,united ,states passport or to renew the ,united ,states passport of the individual by mail1 the option to have supporting documents for the application returned to the individual by the ,united ,states ,postal ,service through certified mail4 7b7 ,cost 7#a7 ,responsibility ,the cost of returning supporting documents to an individual as described in subsection 7a7 shall be the responsibility of the individual4 7#b7 ,fee ,the fee charged to the individual by the ,secretary for returning supporting documents as described in subsection 7a7 shall be the sum of-- 7,a7 the retail price charged by the ,united ,states ,postal ,service for the service2 and 7,b7 the estimated cost of processing the return of the supporting documents4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the establishment of the procedure required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- 7,a7 details the costs included in the processing fee described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 includes an estimate of the average cost per request4 #igae4 ,report on distribution of personnel and resources related to ordered departures and post closures ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes-- 7#a7 how ,department personnel and resources dedicated to ,mission ,afghanistan were reallocated following the closure of diplomatic posts in ,afghanistan in ,august #bjba2 and 7#b7 the extent to which ,department personnel and resources for ,mission ,iraq were reallocated following ordered departures for diplomatic posts in ,march #bjbj1 and how such resources were reallocated4 #igaf4 ,elimination of obsolete reports 7a7 ,certification of effectiveness of the ,australia ,group ,section #b7g7 of ,senate ,resolution #ge 7#ajeth ,congress7 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,c74 7b7 ,plans to implement the ,gandhi-,king ,scholarly ,exchange ,initiative ,the ,gandhi-,king ,scholarly ,exchange ,initiative ,act 7subtitle ,d of title ,,iii of division ,,ff of ,public ,law #aaf-bfj7 is amended by striking section #ccf4 7c7 ,progress report on ,jerusalem ,embassy ,the ,jerusalem ,embassy ,act of #aiie 7,public ,law #ajd-de7 is amended by striking section #f4 7d7 ,presidential anti-pedophilia certification ,section #ajb of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #aiid and #aiie 7,public ,law #ajc-bcf7 is amended by striking subsection 7g74 7e7 ,microenterprise for self-reliance report ,title ,,iii of the ,microenterprise for ,self-,reliance and ,international ,anti-,corruption ,act of #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-cji2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdfb note7 is amended by striking section #cjd4 #igag4 ,locality pay for ,federal employees working overseas under ,domestic ,employee ,teleworking ,overseas agreements 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,civil service ,the term civil service has the meaning given the term in section #baja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,covered employee ,the term covered employee means an employee who-- 7,a7 occupies a position in the civil service2 and 7,b7 is working overseas under a ,domestic ,employee ,teleworking ,overseas agreement4 7#c7 ,locality pay ,the term locality pay means a locality-based comparability payment paid in accordance with subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,nonforeign area ,the term nonforeign area has the meaning given the term in section #eia4bje of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7#e7 ,overseas ,the term overseas means any geographic location that is not in-- 7,a7 the continental ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 a nonforeign area4 7b7 ,payment of locality pay ,each covered employee shall be paid locality pay in an amount that is equal to the lesser of-- 7#a7 the amount of a locality-based comparability payment that the covered employee would have been paid under section #ecjd or #ecjd;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 had the official duty station of the covered employee not been changed to reflect an overseas location under the applicable ,domestic ,employee ,teleworking ,overseas agreement2 or 7#b7 the amount of a locality-based comparability payment that the covered employee would be paid under section #aaac of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-cb71 as limited under section #ihjb7;c77#b7 of this ,act1 if the covered employee were an eligible member of the ,foreign ,service 7as defined in subsection 7b7 of such section #aaac74 7c7 ,application ,locality pay paid to a covered employee under this section-- 7#a7 shall begin to be paid not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 shall be treated in the same manner1 and subject to the same terms and conditions1 as a locality-based comparability payment paid under section #ecjd or #ecjd;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #igah4 ,report on countering the activities of malign actors 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,administrator1 shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives regarding ,united ,states diplomatic efforts in ,africa in achieving ,united ,states policy goals and countering the activities of malign actors4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 case studies from ,mali1 ,sudan1 the ,central ,african ,republic1 the ,democratic ,republic of the ,congo1 ,burkina ,faso1 and ,south ,sudan1 with the goal of assessing the effectiveness of diplomatic tools during the #e-year period ending on the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 an assessment of-- 7i7 the extent and effectiveness of certain diplomatic tools to advance ,united ,states priorities in the respective case study countries1 including-- 7,i7 in-country diplomatic presence2 7,,ii7 humanitarian and development assistance2 7,,iii7 support for increased #b-way trade and investment2 7,,iv7 ,united ,states security assistance2 7,v7 public diplomacy2 and 7,,vi7 accountability measures1 including sanctions2 7ii7 whether the use of the diplomatic tools described in clause 7i7 achieved the diplomatic ends for which they were intended2 and 7iii7 the means by which the ,russian ,federation and the ,people's ,republic of ,china exploited any openings for diplomatic engagement in the case study countries4 7b7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in classified form4 7c7 ,classified briefing required ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary and the ,administrator shall jointly brief ,congress regarding the report required under subsection 7b74 ,,xcviii ,extension of authorities #ihja4 ,diplomatic facilities ,for the purposes of calculating the costs of providing new ,united ,states diplomatic facilities in any fiscal year1 in accordance with section #fjd7;e7 of the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhfe note71 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 shall determine the annual program level and agency shares for such fiscal year in a manner that is proportional to the contribution of the ,department of ,state for this purpose4 #ihjb4 ,extension of existing authorities 7a7 ,passport fees ,section #a7;b77#b7 of the ,passport ,act of ,june #d1 #aibj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bad7;b77#b77 shall be applied by striking ,september #cj1 #bjaj and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 7b7 ,,usaid civil service annuitant waiver ,section #fbe7;j77#a77;,b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bche7;j77#a77;,b77 shall be applied by striking ,october #a1 #bjaj and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 7c7 ,overseas pay comparability and limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,the authority provided under section #aaac of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-cb7 shall remain in effect through ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the authority described in paragraph 7#a7 may not be used to pay an eligible member of the ,foreign ,service 7as defined in section #aaac7;b7 of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-cb77 a locality-based comparability payment 7stated as a percentage7 that exceeds two-thirds of the amount of the locality-based comparability payment 7stated as a percentage7 that would be payable to such member under section #ecjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 if such member's official duty station were in the ,district of ,columbia4 7d7 ,inspector ,general annuitant waiver ,the authorities provided under section #ajae7;b7 of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-bab7-- 7#a7 shall remain in effect through ,september #cj1 #bjbd2 and 7#b7 may be used to facilitate the assignment of persons for oversight of programs in ,somalia1 ,south ,sudan1 ,syria1 ,venezuela1 and ,yemen4 7e7 ,security ,review ,committees ,the authority provided under section #cja7;a77#c7 of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhca7;a77#c77 shall remain in effect for facilities in ,afghanistan and shall apply to facilities in ,ukraine through ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 except that the notification and reporting requirements contained in such section shall include the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7f7 ,department of ,state ,inspector ,general waiver authority ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department may waive the provisions of subsections 7a7 through 7d7 of section #hbd of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djfd71 on a case-by-case basis1 for an annuitant reemployed by the ,inspector ,general on a temporary basis1 subject to the same constraints and in the same manner by which the ,secretary of ,state may exercise such waiver authority pursuant to subsection 7g7 of such section4 #ihjc4 ,commission on ,reform and ,modernization of the ,department of ,state 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,commission on ,reform and ,modernization of the ,department of ,state ,act4 7b7 ,establishment of ,commission ,there is established1 in the legislative branch1 the ,commission on ,reform and ,modernization of the ,department of ,state 7referred to in this section as the ,commission74 7c7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,commission are-- 7#a7 to examine the changing nature of diplomacy and the ways in which the ,department can modernize to advance the interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 to offer recommendations to the ,president and ,congress related to-- 7,a7 the organizational structure of the ,department2 7,b7 personnel-related matters1 including recruitment1 promotion1 training1 and retention of the ,department's workforce in order to foster effective diplomacy worldwide1 including measures to strengthen diversity and inclusion to ensure that the ,department's workforce represents all of ,america2 7,c7 the ,department of ,state's domestic and overseas facilities2 7,d7 the link among diplomacy and defense1 development1 commercial1 health1 law enforcement1 science1 technology1 and other core ,united ,states interests2 7,e7 legislation that authorizes ,united ,states diplomacy1 including the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7,public ,law #if-dfe72 and 7,f7 related regulations1 rules1 and processes that define ,united ,states diplomatic efforts1 including the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual4 7d7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,commission shall be composed of #af members1 of whom-- 7,a7 #d members shall be appointed by the ,president in a nonpartisan manner2 7,b7 #b members 7#a of whom may be a ,member of ,congress7 shall be appointed by the majority leader of the ,senate2 7,c7 #b members 7#a of whom may be a ,member of ,congress7 shall be appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,d7 #b members 7#a of whom may be a ,member of ,congress7 shall be appointed by the minority leader of the ,senate2 7,e7 #b members 7#a of whom may be a ,member of ,congress7 shall be appointed by the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,f7 #a member shall be appointed by the chairperson of the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,g7 #a member shall be appointed by the ranking member of the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,h7 #a member shall be appointed by the chairperson of the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,i7 #a member shall be appointed by the ranking member of the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,qualifications 7,a7 ,membership ,any member of the ,commission who is not a ,member of ,congress shall be a private ,united ,states citizen who is nationally recognized and has significant depth of experience in international relations1 data-driven management1 and the policymaking1 programmatic1 and personnel aspects of the ,department4 7,b7 ,restrictions 7i7 ,foreign agents registration act of #aich ,no member of the ,commission may be a current or former registrant under the ,foreign ,agents ,registration ,act of #aich 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #faa et seq474 7ii7 ,members of congress ,not more than #d members of the ,commission may be ,members of ,congress1 who may only be appointed by 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 ,representatives in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 ,none of the members of the ,commission may be individuals who are eligible to make such appointments4 7#c7 ,appointments 7,a7 ,deadline ,members of the ,commission shall be appointed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,period of appointment2 vacancies ,members of the ,commission shall be appointed for the life of the ,commission4 ,any vacancy in the ,commission shall not affect the powers of the ,commission and shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7,c7 ,notifications ,individuals making appointments pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall notify the ,chair and ,ranking ,member of the appropriate committees of ,congress and the ,secretary of ,state of such appointments4 7,d7 ,co-chairpersons 7i7 ,democratic leaders ,the ,democratic leader in the ,senate and the ,democratic leader in the ,house of ,representatives shall jointly select #a member of the ,commission appointed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 to serve as a co-chairperson of the ,commission4 7ii7 ,republican leaders ,the ,republican leader in the ,senate and the ,republican leader in the ,house of ,representatives shall jointly select #a member of the ,commission appointed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 to serve as a co-chairperson of the ,commission4 7#d7 ,removal ,a member may be removed from the ,commission for cause by the individual serving in the position responsible for the original appointment of such member under paragraph 7#a7 if-- 7,a7 notice was provided to such member describing the cause for removal2 and 7,b7 such removal was voted and agreed upon by a majority of the members serving on the ,commission4 7#e7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #cj days after a majority of the members of the ,commission have been appointed1 the ,commission shall hold the first meeting and shall begin operations as soon as practicable4 7,b7 ,frequency ,the ,commission shall meet upon the call of the co-chairpersons1 acting jointly4 7,c7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members of the ,commission1 or a majority of the members of a panel1 shall constitute a quorum for purposes of conducting business4 7e7 ,functions of ,commission 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7j71 the ,commission shall act by resolution agreed to by a majority of the members of the ,commission voting and present4 7#b7 ,panels ,the ,commission may establish panels composed of less than the full membership of the ,commission for purposes of carrying out the duties of the ,commission under this section4 ,the membership of such panels should reflect the bipartisan composition of the ,commission4 ,the actions of any such panel shall be subject to the review and control of the ,commission4 ,any findings and determinations made by such a panel may not be considered the findings and determinations of the ,commission unless such findings and determinations are approved by a majority of the ,commission1 including both co-chairpersons4 7f7 ,powers of ,commission 7#a7 ,hearings and evidence ,to carry out the purposes of the ,commission described in subsection 7c71 the ,commission or any panel of the ,commission may1 with the joint approval of the co-chairpersons-- 7,a7 hold such hearings and meetings1 take such testimony1 receive such evidence1 and administer such oaths as the ,commission or such designated panel considers necessary2 7,b7 request the attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the production of such correspondence1 memoranda1 papers1 and documents1 as the ,commission or such designated panel considers necessary2 and 7,c7 secure from the ,department1 ,,usaid1 the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation1 ,peace ,corps1 the ,united ,states ,trade ,development ,agency1 and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media information and data necessary to enable it to carry out its mission4 7#b7 ,contracts ,the ,commission1 to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in appropriations ,acts1 may enter into contracts to enable the ,commission to discharge its duties under this section4 7g7 ,support from other agencies 7#a7 ,information from federal agencies ,to carry out the purposes of the ,commission described in subsection 7c71 upon the receipt of a joint written request by the co-chairpersons of the ,commission to any of the heads of the ,department1 ,,usaid1 the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation1 the ,peace ,corps1 the ,trade ,development ,agency1 or the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media1 the heads of such entities shall expeditiously furnish the requested information to the ,commission4 7#b7 ,assistance from federal agencies ,the ,department of ,state and other ,federal departments and agencies may provide to the ,commission1 on a nonreimbursable basis1 such administrative services1 staff1 and other support services as are necessary for the performance of the ,commission's duties under this section1 at the request of the ,commission4 7#c7 ,liaison ,the ,secretary may designate at least #a officer or employee of the ,department to serve as a liaison officer between the ,department and the ,commission4 7#d7 ,recommendations from independent organizations ,the ,commission may review recommendations by independent organizations and outside experts relating to reform and modernization of the ,department4 7h7 ,congressional consultation ,not later than #ahj days after the initial meeting of the ,commission1 and not less frequently than semiannually thereafter1 the ,commission shall provide a briefing to ,congress regarding the work of the ,commission4 7i7 ,staff and compensation 7#a7 ,staff 7,a7 ,compensation ,the co-chairpersons of the ,commission shall appoint and fix the compensation of a staff director and such other personnel as may be necessary to enable the ,commission to carry out its duties1 without regard to the provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointments in the competitive service1 and without regard to the provisions of chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of such title relating to classification and ,general ,schedule pay rates1 except that no rate of pay fixed under this subsection may exceed the equivalent of that payable to a person occupying a position at level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf of such title4 7,b7 ,detail of government employees ,a ,federal ,government employee may be detailed to the ,commission without reimbursement1 and such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege4 7,c7 ,procurement of temporary and intermittent services ,the co-chairs of the ,commission may procure temporary and intermittent services under section #caji7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 at rates for individuals that do not exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of such title4 7,d7 ,status as federal employees ,notwithstanding the requirements under section #baje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 including the required supervision under subsection 7a77#c7 of such section1 the members of the commission shall be deemed to be ,federal employees4 7#b7 ,commission members 7,a7 ,compensation ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 each member of the ,commission shall be compensated at a rate not to exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay payable for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each day 7including travel time7 during which that member is engaged in the actual performance of the duties of the ,commission4 7,b7 ,waiver of certain provisions ,subsections 7a7 through 7d7 of section #hbd of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djfd7 are waived for an annuitant on a temporary basis so as to be compensated for work performed as part of the ,commission4 7,c7 ,restriction for members of congress ,any ,member of ,congress serving as a member of the ,commission shall not receive any additional compensation or pay for their service on the ,commission4 7#c7 ,travel expenses ,while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of service for the ,commission1 members and staff of the ,commission1 and any ,federal ,government employees detailed to the ,commission1 shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in ,government service are allowed expenses under section #egjc7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,security clearances for commission members and staff 7,a7 ,in general ,members and staff shall have or be eligible to receive the appropriate security clearance to conduct their duties4 7,b7 ,expedited processing ,the ,office of ,senate ,security shall ensure the expedited processing of appropriate security clearances for members1 officers1 and employees of the ,commission4 7j7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bd months after the first date on which a majority of the members of the ,commission have been appointed1 the ,commission shall submit a final report to the ,secretary and ,congress that includes-- 7,a7 a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the ,commission2 and 7,b7 the recommendations of the ,commission for such legislative and administrative actions as the ,commission considers appropriate in light of the results of the study1 including the anticipated amount of time and resources required to implement such recommendations4 7#b7 ,department response ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the heads of appropriate ,federal departments and agencies1 shall have the right to review and respond to all ,commission recommendations before the ,commission submits its final report to the ,secretary and ,congress4 ,the ,commission shall provide the ,department with its recommendations not later than #ij days before the date of submission of its final report4 7k7 ,termination of ,commission 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission1 and all the authorities under this section1 shall terminate on the date that is #fj days after the date on which the final report is submitted pursuant to subsection 7j77#a74 7#b7 ,administrative activities before termination ,the ,commission may use the #fj-;day period referred to in paragraph 7#a7 for the purpose of concluding its activities1 including providing testimony to the appropriate committees of ,congress concerning its reports and disseminating the report4 7l7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated up to #b1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,transfers2 support ,in addition to other transfers and support otherwise authorized by law1 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 transfer any amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 to the ,commission2 and 7,b7 use the amounts referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 to provide non-reimbursable support to the ,commission4 7#c7 ,commission accounts 7,a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may establish #a or more accounts to facilitate transfers to the ,commission of amounts authorized under paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,use of funds ,amounts transferred to the ,commission pursuant to subparagraph7,a7 may be used for the activities of the ,commission1 including-- 7i7 the payment of ,commission expenses2 7ii7 the compensation of ,commission members1 officers1 and employees4 7m7 ,defined term ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,j ,oceans and ,atmosphere #ajjjj4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this division is as follows3 ,sec4 #ajjjj4 ,table of contents4 ,title ,c--,coral ,reef ,conservation ,subtitle ,a--,reauthorization of ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj ,sec4 #ajjja4 ,reauthorization of ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj4 ,subtitle ,b--,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force ,sec4 #ajjaa4 ,establishment4 ,sec4 #ajjab4 ,duties4 ,sec4 #ajjac4 ,membership4 ,sec4 #ajjad4 ,responsibilities of ,federal agency members4 ,sec4 #ajjae4 ,working groups4 ,sec4 #ajjaf4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,c--,department of the ,interior coral reef authorities ,sec4 #ajjba4 ,coral reef conservation and restoration assistance4 ,subtitle ,d--,susan ,l4 ,williams ,national ,coral ,reef ,management ,fellowship ,sec4 #ajjca4 ,susan ,l4 ,williams ,national ,coral ,reef ,management ,fellowship4 ,title ,,ci--,bolstering ,long-term ,understanding and ,exploration of the ,great ,lakes1 ,oceans1 ,bays1 and ,estuaries ,sec4 #ajaja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #ajajb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ajajc4 ,workforce study4 ,sec4 #ajajd4 ,accelerating innovation at ,cooperative ,institutes4 ,sec4 #ajaje4 ,blue ,economy valuation4 ,sec4 #ajajf4 ,no additional funds authorized4 ,title ,,cii--,regional ,ocean ,partnerships ,sec4 #ajbja4 ,findings2 purposes4 ,sec4 #ajbjb4 ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships4 ,title ,,ciii--,national ,ocean ,exploration ,sec4 #ajcja4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #ajcjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ajcjc4 ,ocean ,policy ,committee4 ,sec4 #ajcjd4 ,national ,ocean ,mapping1 ,exploration1 and ,characterization ,council4 ,sec4 #ajcje4 ,modifications to the ocean exploration program of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 ,sec4 #ajcjf4 ,repeal4 ,sec4 #ajcjg4 ,modifications to ocean and coastal mapping program of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 ,sec4 #ajcjh4 ,modifications to ,hydrographic ,services ,improvement ,act of #aiih4 ,title ,,civ--,marine ,mammal ,research and ,response ,sec4 #ajdja4 ,data collection and dissemination4 ,sec4 #ajdjb4 ,stranding or entanglement response agreements4 ,sec4 #ajdjc4 ,unusual mortality event activity funding4 ,sec4 #ajdjd4 ,liability4 ,sec4 #ajdje4 ,national ,marine ,mammal ,tissue ,bank and tissue analysis4 ,sec4 #ajdjf4 ,marine ,mammal ,rescue and ,response ,grant ,program and ,rapid ,response ,fund4 ,sec4 #ajdjg4 ,health ,,map4 ,sec4 #ajdjh4 ,reports to ,congress4 ,sec4 #ajdji4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #ajdaj4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ajdaa4 ,study on marine mammal mortality4 ,title ,,cv--,volcanic ,ash and ,fumes ,sec4 #ajeja4 ,modifications to ,national ,volcano ,early ,warning and ,monitoring ,system4 ,title ,,cvi--,learning ,excellence and ,good ,examples from ,new ,developers ,sec4 #ajfja4 ,learning excellence and good examples from new developers4 ,c ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,a ,reauthorization of ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj #ajjja4 ,reauthorization of ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7a7 ,in general ,the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdja et seq47 is amended by striking sections #bjb through #baj and inserting the following3 #bjb4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this title are-- 7#a7 to conserve and restore the condition of ,united ,states coral reef ecosystems challenged by natural and human-accelerated changes1 including increasing ocean temperatures1 changing ocean chemistry1 coral bleaching1 coral diseases1 water quality degradation1 invasive species1 and illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing2 7#b7 to promote the science-based management and sustainable use of coral reef ecosystems to benefit local communities and the ,nation1 including through improved integration and cooperation among ,federal and non-,federal stakeholders responsible for managing coral reef resources2 7#c7 to develop sound scientific information on the condition of coral reef ecosystems1 continuing and emerging threats to such ecosystems1 and the efficacy of innovative tools1 technologies1 and strategies to mitigate stressors and restore such ecosystems1 including evaluation criteria to determine the effectiveness of management interventions1 and accurate mapping for coral reef restoration2 7#d7 to assist in the preservation of coral reefs by supporting science-based1 consensus-driven1 and community-based coral reef management by covered ,states and covered ,native entities1 including monitoring1 conservation1 and restoration projects that empower local communities1 small businesses1 and nongovernmental organizations2 7#e7 to provide financial resources1 technical assistance1 and scientific expertise to supplement1 complement1 and strengthen community-based management programs and conservation and restoration projects of non-,federal reefs2 7#f7 to establish a formal mechanism for collecting and allocating monetary donations from the private sector to be used for coral reef conservation and restoration projects2 7#g7 to support rapid1 effective1 and science-based assessment and response to exigent circumstances that pose immediate and long-term threats to coral reefs1 including-- 7,a7 coral disease outbreaks2 7,b7 invasive or nuisance species2 7,c7 coral bleaching2 7,d7 natural disasters2 and 7,e7 industrial or mechanical disasters1 including vessel groundings1 hazardous spills1 and coastal construction accidents2 and 7#h7 to serve as a model for advancing similar international efforts to monitor1 conserve1 and restore coral reef ecosystems4 #bjc4 ,federal coral reef management and restoration activities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 or the ,secretary of ,commerce may conduct activities described in subsection 7b7 to conserve and restore coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems that are consistent with-- 7#a7 all applicable laws governing resource management in ,federal and ,state waters1 including this ,act2 7#b7 the ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy2 and 7#c7 coral reef action plans in effect under section #bje1 as applicable4 7b7 ,activities described ,activities described in this subsection are activities to conserve1 research1 monitor1 assess1 and restore coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems in waters managed under the jurisdiction of a ,federal agency specified in subsection 7c7 or in coordination with a ,state in waters managed under the jurisdiction of such ,state1 including-- 7#a7 developing1 including through the collection of requisite in situ and remotely sensed data1 high-quality and digitized maps reflecting-- 7,a7 current and historical live coral cover data2 7,b7 coral reef habitat quality data2 7,c7 priority areas for coral reef conservation to maintain biodiversity and ecosystem structure and function1 including the reef matrix1 that benefit coastal communities and living marine resources2 7,d7 priority areas for coral reef restoration to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem structure and function1 including the reef matrix1 to benefit coastal communities and living marine resources2 and 7,e7 areas of concern that may require enhanced monitoring of coral health and cover2 7#b7 enhancing compliance with ,federal laws that prohibit or regulate-- 7,a7 the taking of coral products or species associated with coral reefs2 or 7,b7 the use and management of coral reef ecosystems2 7#c7 long-term ecological monitoring of coral reef ecosystems2 7#d7 implementing species-specific recovery plans for listed coral species consistent with the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7#e7 restoring degraded coral reef ecosystems2 7#f7 reducing land-based stressors to coral reef ecosystems2 7#g7 promoting ecologically sound navigation and anchorages1 including through navigational aids and expansion of reef-safe anchorages and mooring buoy systems1 to enhance recreational access while preventing or minimizing the likelihood of vessel impacts or other physical damage to coral reefs2 7#h7 monitoring and responding to severe bleaching or mortality events1 disease outbreaks1 invasive species outbreaks1 and significant maritime accidents1 including hazardous spill cleanup and the removal of grounded vessels2 7#i7 conducting scientific research that contributes to the understanding1 sustainable use1 and long-term conservation of coral reefs2 7#aj7 enhancing public awareness1 understanding1 and appreciation of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems and their ecological and socioeconomic value2 and 7#aa7 centrally archiving1 managing1 and distributing on a public website data sets and coral reef ecosystem assessments1 including the data repositories of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,program of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7c7 ,federal agencies specified ,a ,federal agency specified in this subsection is one of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#b7 ,the ,national ,park ,service4 7#c7 ,the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7#d7 ,the ,office of ,insular ,affairs4 #bjd4 ,national coral reef resilience strategy 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 develop a national coral reef resilience strategy2 and 7#b7 review and revise the strategy-- 7,a7 not less frequently than once every #ae years2 7,b7 not less frequently than once every #e years1 in the case of guidance on best practices under subsection 7b77#d72 and 7,c7 as appropriate4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a discussion addressing-- 7,a7 continuing and emerging threats to the resilience of ,united ,states coral reef ecosystems2 7,b7 remaining gaps in coral reef ecosystem research1 monitoring1 and assessment2 7,c7 the status of management cooperation and integration among ,federal reef managers and covered reef managers2 7,d7 the status of efforts to manage and disseminate critical information1 and enhance interjurisdictional data sharing1 related to research1 reports1 data sets1 and maps2 7,e7 areas of special focus1 which may include-- 7i7 improving natural coral recruitment2 7ii7 preventing avoidable losses of corals and their habitat2 7iii7 enhancing the resilience of coral populations2 7iv7 supporting a resilience-based management approach2 7v7 developing1 coordinating1 and implementing watershed management plans2 7vi7 building and sustaining watershed management capacity at the local level2 7vii7 providing data essential for coral reef fisheries management2 7viii7 building capacity for coral reef fisheries management2 7ix7 increasing understanding of coral reef ecosystem services2 7x7 educating the public on the importance of coral reefs1 threats and solutions2 and 7xi7 evaluating intervention efficacy2 7,f7 the status of conservation efforts1 including the use of marine protected areas to serve as replenishment zones developed consistent with local practices and traditions and in cooperation with1 and with respect for the scientific1 technical1 and management expertise and responsibilities of1 covered reef managers2 7,g7 science-based adaptive management and restoration efforts2 and 7,h7 management of coral reef emergencies and disasters4 7#b7 ,a statement of national goals and objectives designed to guide-- 7,a7 future ,federal coral reef management and restoration activities authorized under section #bjc2 7,b7 conservation and restoration priorities for grants awarded under section #baa2 and 7,c7 research priorities for the reef research coordination institutes designated under section #bac7;b77#a77;,b74 7#c7 ,a designation of priority areas for conservation1 and priority areas for restoration1 to support the review and approval of grants under section #baa7;e74 7#d7 ,technical assistance in the form of general templates for use by covered reef managers and ,federal reef managers to guide the development of coral reef action plans under section #bje1 including guidance on the best science-based practices to respond to coral reef emergencies that can be included in coral reef action plans4 7c7 ,consultations ,in developing all elements of the strategy required by subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 consult with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,task ,force1 covered ,states1 and covered ,native entities2 7#b7 consult with the ,secretary of ,defense1 as appropriate2 7#c7 engage stakeholders1 including covered ,states1 coral reef stewardship partnerships1 reef research institutes and research centers described in section #bac1 and recipients of grants under section #baa2 and 7#d7 solicit public review and comment regarding scoping and the draft strategy4 7d7 ,submission to ,congress2 publication ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 submit the strategy required by subsection 7a7 and any revisions to the strategy to the appropriate congressional committees2 and 7#b7 publish the strategy and any such revisions on public websites of-- 7,a7 the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,program of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 and 7,b7 the ,task ,force4 #bje4 ,coral reef action plans 7a7 ,plans prepared by ,federal reef managers 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc and #b years after the date of publication of each ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy1 each ,federal reef manager shall-- 7,a7 prepare a coral reef action plan to guide management and restoration activities to be undertaken within the responsibilities and jurisdiction of the manager2 or 7,b7 in the case of a reef under the jurisdiction of a ,federal reef manager for which there is an action plan in effect as of such date of enactment1 update that plan to comply with the requirements of this subsection4 7#b7 ,elements ,a plan prepared under paragraph 7#a7 by a ,federal reef manager shall include a discussion of the following3 7,a7 ,short- and medium-term coral reef conservation and restoration objectives within the jurisdiction of the manager4 7,b7 ,a current adaptive management framework to inform research1 monitoring1 and assessment needs4 7,c7 ,tools1 strategies1 and partnerships necessary to identify1 monitor1 and address pollution1 water quality1 and other negative impacts to coral reef ecosystems within the jurisdiction of the manager4 7,d7 ,the status of efforts to improve coral reef ecosystem management cooperation and integration between ,federal reef managers and covered reef managers1 including the identification of existing research and monitoring activities that can be leveraged for coral reef status and trends assessments within the jurisdiction of the manager4 7,e7 ,estimated budgetary and resource considerations necessary to carry out the plan4 7,f7 ,contingencies for response to and recovery from emergencies and disasters4 7,g7 ,in the case of an updated plan1 annual records of significant management and restoration actions taken under the previous plan1 cash and noncash resources used to undertake the actions1 and the source of such resources4 7,h7 ,documentation by the ,federal reef manager that the plan is consistent with the ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy4 7,i7 ,a data management plan to ensure data1 assessments1 and accompanying information are appropriately preserved1 curated1 publicly accessible1 and broadly reusable4 7#c7 ,submission to ,task ,force ,each ,federal reef manager shall submit a plan prepared under paragraph 7#a7 to the ,task ,force4 7#d7 ,application of ,administrative ,procedure ,act ,each plan prepared under paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to the requirements of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e1 and chapter #g1 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,administrative ,procedure ,act74 7b7 ,plans prepared by covered reef managers 7#a7 ,in general ,a covered reef manager may elect to prepare1 submit to the ,task ,force1 and maintain a coral reef action plan to guide management and restoration activities to be undertaken within the responsibilities and jurisdiction of the manager4 7#b7 ,effective period ,a plan prepared under this subsection shall remain in effect for #e years1 or until an updated plan is submitted to the ,task ,force1 whichever occurs first4 7#c7 ,elements ,a plan prepared under paragraph 7#a7 by a covered reef manager-- 7,a7 shall contain a discussion of-- 7i7 short- and medium-term coral reef conservation and restoration objectives within the jurisdiction of the manager2 7ii7 estimated budgetary and resource considerations necessary to carry out the plan2 7iii7 in the case of an updated plan1 annual records of significant management and restoration actions taken under the previous plan1 cash and noncash resources used to undertake the actions1 and the source of such resources2 and 7iv7 contingencies for response to and recovery from emergencies and disasters2 and 7,b7 may contain a discussion of-- 7i7 the status of efforts to improve coral reef ecosystem management cooperation and integration between ,federal reef managers and covered reef managers1 including the identification of existing research and monitoring activities that can be leveraged for coral reef status and trends assessments within the jurisdiction of the manager2 7ii7 a current adaptive management framework to inform research1 monitoring1 and assessment needs2 7iii7 tools1 strategies1 and partnerships necessary to identify1 monitor1 and address pollution and water quality impacts to coral reef ecosystems within the jurisdiction of the manager2 and 7iv7 a data management plan to ensure data1 assessments1 and accompanying information are appropriately preserved1 curated1 publicly accessible1 and broadly reusable4 7c7 ,technical assistance ,the ,administrator and the ,task ,force shall make reasonable efforts to provide technical assistance upon request by a ,federal reef manager or covered reef manager developing a coral reef action plan under this section4 7d7 ,publication ,the ,administrator shall publish each coral reef action plan prepared and submitted to the ,task ,force under this section on the public website of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,program of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 #bjf4 ,coral reef stewardship partnerships 7a7 ,in general ,to further community-based stewardship of coral reefs1 coral reef stewardship partnerships for ,federal and non-,federal coral reefs may be established in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,standards and procedures ,the ,administrator shall develop and adopt-- 7#a7 standards for identifying individual coral reefs and ecologically significant units of coral reefs2 and 7#b7 processes for adjudicating multiple applicants for stewardship of the same coral reef or ecologically significant unit of a reef to ensure no geographic overlap in representation among stewardship partnerships authorized by this section4 7c7 ,membership for ,federal coral reefs ,a coral reef stewardship partnership that has identified1 as the subject of its stewardship activities1 a coral reef or ecologically significant unit of a coral reef that is fully or partially under the management jurisdiction of any ,federal agency specified in section #bjc7;c7 shall1 at a minimum1 include the following3 7#a7 ,that ,federal agency1 a representative of which shall serve as chairperson of the coral reef stewardship partnership4 7#b7 ,a ,state or county's resource management agency to the extent that such partnership covers a reef within such ,states or county's jurisdiction4 7#c7 ,a coral reef research center designated under section #bab7;b74 7#d7 ,a nongovernmental organization4 7#e7 ,a covered ,native entity culturally affiliated with the subject reef or ecologically significant unit1 if any4 7#f7 ,such other members as the partnership considers appropriate1 such as interested stakeholder groups and covered ,native entities4 7d7 ,membership for non-,federal coral reefs 7#a7 ,in general ,a coral reef stewardship partnership that has identified1 as the subject of its stewardship activities1 a coral reef or ecologically significant component of a coral reef that is not under the management jurisdiction of any ,federal agency specified in section #bjc7;c7 shall1 at a minimum1 include the following3 7,a7 ,a ,state or county's resource management agency or a covered ,native entity1 a representative of which shall serve as the chairperson of the coral reef stewardship partnership4 7,b7 ,a coral reef research center designated under section #bab7;b74 7,c7 ,a nongovernmental organization4 7,d7 ,such other members as the partnership considers appropriate1 such as interested stakeholder groups4 7#b7 ,additional members 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 a coral reef stewardship partnership described in paragraph 7#a7 may also include representatives of one or more ,federal agencies4 7,b7 ,requests2 approval ,a representative of a ,federal agency described in subparagraph 7,a7 may become a member of a coral reef stewardship partnership described in paragraph 7#a7 if-- 7i7 the representative submits a request to become a member to the chairperson of the partnership referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7ii7 the chairperson consents to the request4 7e7 ,nonapplicability of ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to coral reef stewardship partnerships under this section4 #bjg4 ,block grants 7a7 ,in general ,in each fiscal year beginning in fiscal year #bjbc and subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator shall provide block grants of financial assistance of not less than #ejj1jjj to each covered ,state to support management and restoration activities and further the implementation of coral reef action plans in effect under section #bje by covered ,states and non-,federal coral reef stewardship partnerships in accordance with this section4 ,the ,administrator shall review each covered ,state's application for block grant funding to ensure that applications are consistent with applicable action plans and the ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy4 7b7 ,responsibilities of the ,administrator ,the ,administrator is responsible for-- 7#a7 providing guidance on the proper documentation of expenditures authorized under this ,act2 7#b7 issuing annual solicitations to covered ,states for awards under this section2 and 7#c7 determining the appropriate allocation of additional amounts among covered ,states in accordance with this section4 7c7 ,responsibilities of covered ,states ,each covered ,state is responsible for documenting and reporting-- 7#a7 such ,state's use of ,federal funds received under this ,act2 and 7#b7 such expenditures of non-,federal funds made in furtherance of coral reef management and restoration as the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7d7 ,cooperative agreements ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator may seek to enter into a cooperative agreement with a covered ,state to fund coral reef conservation and restoration activities in waters managed under the jurisdiction of such covered ,state that are consistent with the ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy and any applicable action plan under section #bje4 7e7 ,all islands committee ,the ,administrator may enter into a cooperative agreement with the ,all ,islands ,committee of the ,task ,force to provide support for its activities4 #bjh4 ,coral ,reef ,stewardship ,fund 7a7 ,agreement ,the ,administrator shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation 7in this section referred to as the ,foundation71 authorizing the ,foundation to receive1 hold1 and administer funds received under this section4 7b7 ,fund 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,foundation shall establish an account1 which shall-- 7,a7 be known as the ,coral ,reef ,stewardship ,fund 7in this section referred to as the ,fund72 and 7,b7 serve as the successor to the account known before the date of the enactment of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc as the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,fund and administered through a public-private partnership with the ,foundation4 7#b7 ,deposits ,the ,foundation shall deposit funds received under this section into the ,fund4 7#c7 ,purposes ,the ,fund shall be available solely to support coral reef stewardship activities that-- 7,a7 further the purposes of this title2 and 7,b7 are consistent with-- 7i7 the ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy2 and 7ii7 coral reef action plans in effect1 if any1 under section #bje covering a coral reef or ecologically significant component of a coral reef to be impacted by such activities1 if applicable4 7#d7 ,investment of amounts 7,a7 ,investment of amounts ,the ,foundation shall invest such portion of the ,fund as is not required to meet current withdrawals in interest-bearing obligations of the ,united ,states or in obligations guaranteed as to both principal and interest by the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,interest and proceeds ,the interest on1 and the proceeds from the sale or redemption of1 any obligations held in the ,fund shall be credited to and form a part of the ,fund4 7#e7 ,review of performance ,the ,administrator shall conduct a continuing review of all deposits into1 and disbursements from1 the ,fund4 ,each review shall include a written assessment concerning the extent to which the ,foundation has implemented the goals and requirements of-- 7,a7 this section2 and 7,b7 the ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy4 7c7 ,authorization ,to solicit donations 7#a7 ,in general ,pursuant to an agreement entered into under subsection 7a71 the ,foundation may accept1 receive1 solicit1 hold1 administer1 and use any gift 7including1 notwithstanding section #acdb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 donations of services7 to further the purposes of this title4 7#b7 ,deposits in fund ,notwithstanding section #ccjb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 any funds received as a gift shall be deposited and maintained in the ,fund4 7d7 ,administration ,under an agreement entered into pursuant to subsection 7a71 and subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator may transfer funds appropriated for such purposes to carry out this title to the ,foundation4 ,amounts received by the ,foundation under this subsection may be used for matching1 in whole or in part1 contributions 7whether in money1 services1 or property7 made to the ,foundation by private persons1 ,state or local government agencies1 or covered ,native entities4 #bji4 ,emergency assistance 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 from funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under section #bae1 the ,administrator may provide emergency assistance to any covered ,state or coral reef stewardship partnership to respond to immediate harm to coral reefs or coral reef ecosystems arising from any of the exigent circumstances described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,coral reef exigent circumstances ,the ,administrator shall develop a list of1 and criteria for1 circumstances that pose an exigent threat to coral reefs1 including-- 7#a7 new and ongoing outbreaks of disease2 7#b7 new and ongoing outbreaks of invasive or nuisance species2 7#c7 new and ongoing coral bleaching events2 7#d7 natural disasters2 7#e7 industrial or mechanical incidents1 such as vessel groundings1 hazardous spills1 or coastal construction accidents2 and 7#f7 such other circumstances as the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7c7 ,annual report on exigent circumstances ,on ,february #a of each year1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7#a7 describes locations with exigent circumstances described in subsection 7b7 that were considered but declined for emergency assistance1 and the rationale for the decision2 and 7#b7 with respect to each instance in which emergency assistance under this section was provided-- 7,a7 the location and a description of the exigent circumstances that prompted the emergency assistance1 the entity that received the assistance1 and the current and expected outcomes from the assistance2 7,b7 a description of activities of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration that were curtailed as a result of providing the emergency assistance2 and 7,c7 an assessment of whether further action is needed to restore the affected coral reef1 recommendations for such restoration1 and a cost estimate to implement such recommendations4 #baj4 ,coral ,reef ,disaster ,fund 7a7 ,agreements ,the ,administrator shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation 7in this section referred to as the ,foundation71 authorizing the ,foundation to receive1 hold1 and administer funds received under this section4 7b7 ,fund 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,foundation shall establish an account1 to be known as the ,coral ,reef ,disaster ,fund 7in this section referred to as the ,fund74 7#b7 ,deposits ,the ,foundation shall deposit funds received under this section into the ,fund4 7#c7 ,purposes ,the ,fund shall be available solely to support the long-term recovery of coral reefs from exigent circumstances described in section #bji7;b7-- 7,a7 in partnership with non-,federal stakeholders2 and 7,b7 in a manner that is consistent with-- 7i7 the ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy2 and 7ii7 coral reef action plans in effect1 if any1 under section #bje4 7#d7 ,investment of amounts 7,a7 ,investment of amounts ,the ,foundation shall invest such portion of the ,fund as is not required to meet current withdrawals in interest-bearing obligations of the ,united ,states or in obligations guaranteed as to both principal and interest by the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,interest and proceeds ,the interest on1 and the proceeds from1 the sale or redemption of1 any obligations held in the ,fund shall be credited to and form a part of the ,fund4 7#e7 ,review of performance ,the ,administrator shall conduct continuing reviews of all deposits into1 and disbursements from1 the ,fund4 ,each such review shall include a written assessment concerning the extent to which the ,foundation has implemented the goals and requirements of this section4 7c7 ,authorization ,to solicit donations 7#a7 ,in general ,pursuant to an agreement entered into under subsection 7a71 the ,foundation may accept1 receive1 solicit1 hold1 administer1 and use any gift 7including1 notwithstanding section #acdb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 donations of services7 to further the purposes of this title4 7#b7 ,deposits in fund ,notwithstanding section #ccjb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 any funds received as a gift shall be deposited and maintained in the ,fund4 #baa4 ,ruth ,d4 ,gates ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,grant ,program 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator shall establish a program 7to be known as the ,ruth ,d4 ,gates ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,grant ,program7 to provide grants for projects for the conservation and restoration of coral reef ecosystems 7in this section referred to as coral reef projects7 pursuant to proposals approved by the ,administrator in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,matching requirements for grants 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 ,federal funds for any coral reef project for which a grant is provided under subsection 7a7 may not exceed #ej percent of the total cost of the project4 7#b7 ,non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share of the cost of a coral reef project may be provided by in-kind contributions and other noncash support4 7#c7 ,waiver ,the ,administrator may waive all or part of the matching requirement under paragraph 7#a7 if the ,administrator determines that no reasonable means are available through which an applicant can meet the matching requirement with respect to a coral reef project and the probable benefit of the project outweighs the public interest in the matching requirement4 7c7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,in general ,an entity described in paragraph 7#b7 may submit to the ,administrator a proposal for a coral reef project4 7#b7 ,entities described ,an entity described in this paragraph is-- 7,a7 a covered reef manager or a covered ,native entity2 7,b7 a regional fishery management council established under the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq472 7,c7 a coral reef stewardship partnership seeking to implement a coral reef action plan in effect under section #bje2 7,d7 a coral reef research center designated under section #bab7;b72 or 7,e7 a nongovernmental organization or research institution with demonstrated expertise in the conservation or restoration of coral reefs in practice or through significant contributions to the body of existing scientific research on coral reefs4 7d7 ,project proposals ,each proposal for a grant under this section for a coral reef project shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the name of the individual or entity responsible for conducting the project4 7#b7 ,a description of the qualifications of the individual or entity4 7#c7 ,a succinct statement of the purposes of the project4 7#d7 ,an estimate of the funds and time required to complete the project4 7#e7 ,evidence of support for the project by appropriate representatives of ,states or other government jurisdictions in which the project will be conducted4 7#f7 ,information regarding the source and amount of matching funding available to the applicant4 7#g7 ,a description of how the project meets one or more of the criteria under subsection 7e77#b74 7#h7 ,in the case of a proposal submitted by a coral reef stewardship partnership1 a description of how the project aligns with the applicable coral reef action plan in effect under section #bje4 7#i7 ,any other information the ,administrator considers to be necessary for evaluating the eligibility of the project for a grant under this subsection4 7e7 ,project review and approval 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall review each coral reef project proposal submitted under this section to determine if the project meets the criteria set forth in subsection 7f74 7#b7 ,prioritization of conservation projects ,the ,administrator shall prioritize the awarding of funding for projects that meet the criteria for approval described in-- 7,a7 subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g7 of subsection 7f77#b7 that are proposed to be conducted within priority areas identified for coral reef conservation by the ,administrator under the ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy2 and 7,b7 subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,l7 of subsection 7f77#b7 that are proposed to be conducted within priority areas identified for coral reef restoration by the ,administrator under the ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy4 7#c7 ,review2 approval or disapproval ,not later than #ahj days after receiving a proposal for a coral reef project under this section1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 request and consider written comments on the proposal from each ,federal agency1 ,state government1 covered ,native entity1 or other government jurisdiction1 including the relevant regional fishery management councils established under the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq471 or any ,national ,marine ,sanctuary or ,marine ,national ,monument1 with jurisdiction or management authority over coral reef ecosystems in the area where the project is to be conducted1 including the extent to which the project is consistent with locally established priorities1 unless such entities were directly involved in the development of the project proposal2 7,b7 provide for the merit-based peer review of the proposal and require standardized documentation of that peer review2 7,c7 after considering any written comments and recommendations based on the reviews under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 approve or disapprove the proposal2 and 7,d7 provide written notification of that approval or disapproval1 with summaries of all written comments1 recommendations1 and peer reviews1 to the entity that submitted the proposal1 and each of those ,states1 covered ,native entity1 and other government jurisdictions that provided comments under subparagraph 7,a74 7f7 ,criteria for approval ,the ,administrator may not approve a proposal for a coral reef project under this section unless the project-- 7#a7 is consistent with-- 7,a7 the ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy2 and 7,b7 any ,federal or non-,federal coral reef action plans in effect under section #bje covering a coral reef or ecologically significant unit of a coral reef to be affected by the project2 and 7#b7 will enhance the conservation and restoration of coral reefs by-- 7,a7 addressing conflicts arising from the use of environments near coral reefs or from the use of corals1 species associated with coral reefs1 and coral products1 including supporting consensus-driven and community-based planning and management initiatives for the protection of coral reef ecosystems2 7,b7 improving compliance with laws that prohibit or regulate the taking of coral products or species associated with coral reefs or regulate the use and management of coral reef ecosystems2 7,c7 designing and implementing networks of real-time water quality monitoring along coral reefs1 including data collection related to turbidity1 nutrient availability1 harmful algal blooms1 and plankton assemblages1 with an emphasis on coral reefs impacted by agriculture and urban development2 7,d7 promoting ecologically sound navigation and anchorages1 including mooring buoy systems to promote enhanced recreational access1 near coral reefs2 7,e7 furthering the goals and objectives of coral reef action plans in effect under section #bje2 7,f7 mapping the location and distribution of coral reefs and potential coral reef habitat2 7,g7 stimulating innovation to advance the ability of the ,united ,states to understand1 research1 or monitor coral reef ecosystems1 or to develop management or adaptation options to conserve and restore coral reef ecosystems2 7,h7 implementing research to ensure the population viability of coral species in ,united ,states waters listed as threatened or endangered under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc as detailed in the population-based recovery criteria included in species-specific recovery plans established under such ,act2 7,i7 developing and implementing cost-effective methods to restore degraded coral reef ecosystems or to create geographically appropriate coral reef ecosystems in suitable waters1 including by improving habitat or promoting success of keystone species1 with an emphasis on novel restoration strategies and techniques to advance coral reef recovery and growth near population centers threatened by rising sea levels and storm surge2 7,j7 translating and applying coral genetics research to coral reef ecosystem restoration1 including research related to traits that promote resilience to increasing ocean temperatures1 changing ocean chemistry1 coral bleaching1 coral diseases1 and invasive species2 7,k7 developing and maintaining in situ native coral propagation sites2 or 7,l7 developing and maintaining ex situ coral propagation nurseries and land-based coral gene banks to-- 7i7 conserve or augment genetic diversity of native coral populations2 7ii7 support captive breeding of rare coral species2 or 7iii7 enhance resilience of native coral populations to increasing ocean temperatures1 changing ocean chemistry1 coral bleaching1 and coral diseases through selective breeding1 conditioning1 or other approaches that target genes1 gene expression1 phenotypic traits1 or phenotypic plasticity4 7g7 ,funding requirements ,to the extent practicable based upon proposals for coral reef projects submitted to the ,administrator1 the ,administrator shall ensure that funding for grants awarded under this section during a fiscal year is distributed as follows3 7#a7 ,not less than #dj percent of funds available shall be awarded for projects in areas of the ,pacific ,ocean subject to the jurisdiction or control of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,not less than #dj percent of the funds available shall be awarded for projects in areas of the ,atlantic ,ocean1 the ,gulf of ,mexico1 or the ,caribbean ,sea subject to the jurisdiction or control of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,to the extent there are viable applications made by eligible coral reef stewardship partners1 not more than #fg percent of funds distributed in each region in accordance with paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 may be made exclusively available to projects that are-- 7,a7 submitted by a coral reef stewardship partnership2 and 7,b7 consistent with the coral reef action plan in effect under section #bje by such a partnership4 7#d7 ,of the funds distributed to support projects in accordance with paragraph 7#c71 not less than #bj percent and not more than #cc percent shall be awarded for projects submitted by a ,federal coral reef stewardship partnership1 to the extent there are viable applications made by eligible ,federal coral reef stewardship partnerships4 7h7 ,task force ,the ,administrator may consult with the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,task ,force to obtain guidance in establishing priorities and evaluating proposals for coral reef projects under this section4 #bab4 ,coral reef research 7a7 ,reef research coordination institutes 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall designate #b reef research coordination institutes for the purpose of advancing and sustaining essential capabilities in coral reef research1 one each in the ,atlantic and ,pacific basins1 to be known as the ,atlantic ,reef ,research ,coordination ,institute and the ,pacific ,reef ,research ,coordination ,institute1 respectively4 7#b7 ,membership ,each institute designated under paragraph 7#a7 shall be housed within a single coral reef research center designated by the ,administrator under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,functions ,the institutes designated under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 conduct federally directed research to fill national and regional coral reef ecosystem research gaps and improve understanding of1 and responses to1 continuing and emerging threats to the resilience of ,united ,states coral reef ecosystems consistent with the ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy2 7,b7 support ecological research and monitoring to study the effects of conservation and restoration activities funded by this title on promoting more effective coral reef management and restoration2 and 7,c7 through agreements-- 7i7 collaborate directly with ,states1 covered ,native entities1 covered coral reef managers1 nonprofit organizations1 and other coral reef research centers designated under subsection 7b72 7ii7 assist in the development and implementation of-- 7,i7 the ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy2 and 7,,ii7 coral reef action plans under section #bje2 7iii7 build capacity within non-,federal governmental resource management agencies to establish research priorities and translate and apply research findings to management and restoration practices2 and 7iv7 conduct public education and awareness programs for policymakers1 resource managers1 and the general public on-- 7,i7 coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems2 7,,ii7 best practices for coral reef ecosystem management and restoration2 7,,iii7 the value of coral reefs2 and 7,,iv7 the threats to the sustainability of coral reef ecosystems4 7b7 ,coral reef research centers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 periodically solicit applications for designation of qualifying institutions in covered ,states as coral reef research centers2 and 7,b7 designate all qualifying institutions in covered ,states as coral reef research centers4 7#b7 ,qualifying institutions ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 an institution is a qualifying institution if the ,administrator determines that the institution-- 7,a7 is operated by an institution of higher education or nonprofit marine research organization2 7,b7 has established management-driven national or regional coral reef research or restoration programs2 7,c7 has demonstrated abilities to coordinate closely with appropriate ,federal and ,state agencies1 and other academic and nonprofit organizations2 and 7,d7 maintains significant local community engagement and outreach programs related to coral reef ecosystems4 #bac4 ,coral reef prize competitions 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the head of any ,federal agency with a representative serving on the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force established by section #ajjaa of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 may1 individually or in cooperation with one or more agencies1 carry out a program to award prizes competitively under section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai74 7b7 ,purposes ,any program carried out under this section shall be for the purpose of stimulating innovation to advance the ability of the ,united ,states to understand1 research1 or monitor coral reef ecosystems1 or to develop management or adaptation options to preserve1 sustain1 and restore coral reef ecosystems4 7c7 ,priority programs ,priority shall be given to establishing programs under this section that address communities1 environments1 or industries that are in distress as a result of the decline or degradation of coral reef ecosystems1 including-- 7#a7 scientific research and monitoring that furthers the understanding of causes behind coral reef decline and degradation and the generally slow recovery following disturbances1 including changing ocean chemistry1 temperature-related bleaching1 disease1 and their associated impacts on coral physiology2 7#b7 the development of monitoring or management options for communities or industries that are experiencing significant financial hardship2 7#c7 the development of adaptation options to alleviate economic harm and job loss caused by damage to coral reef ecosystems2 7#d7 the development of measures to help vulnerable communities or industries1 with an emphasis on rural communities and businesses2 and 7#e7 the development of adaptation and management options for impacted tourism industries4 #bad4 ,reports on ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to the committees specified in subsection 7b7 a report on the administration of this title during the #b-year period preceding submission of the report1 including-- 7#a7 a description of all activities undertaken to implement the ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy2 7#b7 a statement of all funds obligated under the authorities of this title2 and 7#c7 a summary1 disaggregated by ,state1 of ,federal and non-,federal contributions toward the costs of each project or activity funded1 in full or in part1 under this title4 7b7 ,committees specified ,the committees specified in this subsection are-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works1 ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #bae4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #de1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to carry out this title which shall remain available until expended4 ,of such amounts1 there is authorized to be appropriated for each such fiscal year-- 7#a7 #ab1jjj1jjj to carry out section #bjg2 7#b7 #c1ejj1jjj for activities authorized under section #baa2 and 7#c7 #d1ejj1jjj to be provided to the cooperative institutes designated under section #bab7;a7 to carry out the functions described in such section4 7b7 ,administration ,not more than #aj percent of the amounts appropriated under subsection 7a7 may be used for program administration or overhead costs incurred by the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration or the ,department of ,commerce4 #baf4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#b7 ,alaska native corporation ,the term ,alaska ,native ,corporation has the meaning given the term ,native ,corporation in section #c of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb74 7#c7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,conservation ,the term conservation means the use of methods and procedures necessary to preserve or sustain native corals and associated species as diverse1 viable1 and self-perpetuating coral reef ecosystems with minimal impacts from invasive species1 including-- 7,a7 all activities associated with resource management1 such as monitoring1 assessment1 protection1 restoration1 sustainable use1 management of habitat1 and maintenance or augmentation of genetic diversity2 7,b7 mapping2 7,c7 scientific expertise and technical assistance in the development and implementation of management strategies for marine protected areas and marine resources required by ,federal law2 7,d7 law enforcement2 7,e7 conflict resolution initiatives2 7,f7 community outreach and education2 and 7,g7 promotion of safe and ecologically sound navigation and anchoring4 7#e7 ,coral ,the term coral means species of the phylum ,cnidaria1 including-- 7,a7 all species of the orders ,antipatharia 7black corals71 ,scleractinia 7stony corals71 ,alcyonacea 7soft corals1 organ pipe corals1 gorgonians71 and ,helioporacea 7blue coral71 of the class ,anthozoa2 and 7,b7 all species of the order ,anthoathecata 7fire corals and other hydrocorals7 of the class ,hydrozoa4 7#f7 ,coral products ,the term coral products means any living or dead specimens1 parts1 or derivatives1 or any product containing specimens1 parts1 or derivatives1 of any species of coral4 7#g7 ,coral reef ,the term coral reef means calcium carbonate structures in the form of a reef or shoal1 composed in whole or in part by living coral1 skeletal remains of coral1 crustose coralline algae1 and other associated sessile marine plants and animals4 7#h7 ,coral reef ecosystem ,the term coral reef ecosystem means-- 7,a7 corals and other geographically and ecologically associated marine communities of other reef organisms 7including reef plants and animals7 associated with coral reef habitat2 and 7,b7 the biotic and abiotic factors and processes that control or significantly affect coral calcification rates1 tissue growth1 reproduction1 recruitment1 abundance1 coral-algal symbiosis1 and biodiversity in such habitat4 7#i7 ,coral reef ecosystem services ,the term coral reef ecosystem services means the attributes and benefits provided by coral reef ecosystems including-- 7,a7 protection of coastal beaches1 structures1 and infrastructure2 7,b7 habitat for organisms of economic1 ecological1 biomedical1 medicinal1 and cultural value2 7,c7 serving as centers for the promulgation1 performance1 and training of cultural practices representative of traditional ecological knowledge2 and 7,d7 aesthetic value4 7#aj7 ,covered native entity ,the term covered ,native entity means a ,native entity with interests in a coral reef ecosystem4 7#aa7 ,covered reef manager ,the term covered reef manager means-- 7,a7 a management unit of a covered ,state with jurisdiction over a coral reef ecosystem2 7,b7 a covered ,state2 or 7,c7 a coral reef stewardship partnership under section #bjf4 7#ab7 ,covered state ,the term covered ,state means ,florida1 ,hawaii1 and the territories of ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,guam1 ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7#ac7 ,federal reef manager 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,federal reef manager means-- 7i7 a management unit of a ,federal agency specified in subparagraph 7,b7 with lead management jurisdiction over a coral reef ecosystem2 or 7ii7 a coral reef stewardship partnership under section #bjf7;c74 7,b7 ,federal agencies specified ,a ,federal agency specified in this subparagraph is one of the following3 7i7 ,the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7ii7 ,the ,national ,park ,service4 7iii7 ,the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7iv7 ,the ,office of ,insular ,affairs4 7#ad7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#ae7 ,interested stakeholder groups ,the term interested stakeholder groups means any of the following with interest in an applicable coral reef or ecologically significant unit of a coral reef3 7,a7 ,a business4 7,b7 ,a commercial or recreational fisherman4 7,c7 ,a recreationalist4 7,d7 ,a ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government unit with related jurisdiction4 7,e7 ,an institution of higher education 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7,f7 ,a nongovernmental organization4 7#af7 ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy ,the term ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy means the ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy in effect under section #bjd4 7#ag7 ,native entity ,the term ,native entity means any of the following3 7,a7 ,an ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 7,b7 ,an ,alaska ,native ,corporation4 7,c7 ,the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands4 7,d7 ,the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs4 7,e7 ,a ,native ,hawaiian organization 7as defined in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag774 7#ah7 ,nonprofit organization ,the term nonprofit organization means any corporation1 trust1 association1 cooperative1 or other organization1 not including an institution of higher education1 that-- 7,a7 is operated primarily for scientific1 educational1 service1 charitable1 or similar purposes in the public interest2 7,b7 is not organized primarily for profit2 and 7,c7 uses net proceeds to maintain1 improve1 or expand the operations of the organization4 7#ai7 ,restoration ,the term restoration means the use of methods and procedures necessary to enhance1 rehabilitate1 recreate1 or create a functioning coral reef or coral reef ecosystem1 in whole or in part1 within suitable waters of the historical geographic range of such ecosystems1 to provide ecological1 economic1 cultural1 or coastal resiliency services associated with healthy coral reefs and benefit native populations of coral reef organisms4 7#bj7 ,resilience ,the term resilience means the capacity for corals within their native range1 coral reefs1 or coral reef ecosystems to resist and recover from natural and human disturbances1 and maintain structure and function to provide coral reef ecosystem services1 as determined by clearly identifiable1 measurable1 and science-based standards4 7#ba7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce4 7#bb7 ,state ,the term ,state means-- 7,a7 any ,state of the ,united ,states that contains a coral reef ecosystem within its seaward boundaries2 7,b7 ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,guam1 ,puerto ,rico1 or the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands2 or 7,c7 any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states or separate sovereign in free association with the ,united ,states that contains a coral reef ecosystem within its seaward boundaries4 7#bc7 ,stewardship ,the term stewardship1 with respect to a coral reef1 includes conservation1 restoration1 and public outreach and education4 7#bd7 ,task force ,the term ,task ,force means the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force established under section #ajjaa of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment to ,national ,oceans and ,coastal ,security ,act ,section #ije7;a7 of the ,national ,oceans and ,coastal ,security ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gejd7;a77 is amended by striking and coastal infrastructure and inserting 1 coastal infrastructure1 and ecosystem services provided by natural systems such as coral reefs4 7c7 ,comptroller ,general review of coral reef conservation programs at the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall1 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit to ,congress and the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration a report that-- 7#a7 examines the budget and accounting practices of the coral reef conservation programs of such ,administration1 including expenditure tracking across line and program offices2 7#b7 examines the process for determining appropriate project goals and funding priorities2 and 7#c7 includes recommendations on policies or best practices that may improve the transparency and accountability of coral reef conservation programs4 7d7 ,savings clause ,none of the amendments made by or provisions of this title may be construed to enlarge the management authority of a ,federal agency or coral reef stewardship partnership to coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems outside the boundaries of such agency's or partnership's jurisdiction4 ,b ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force #ajjaa4 ,establishment ,there is established a task force to lead1 coordinate1 and strengthen ,federal ,government actions to better preserve1 conserve1 and restore coral reef ecosystems1 to be known as the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force 7in this subtitle referred to as the ,task ,force74 #ajjab4 ,duties ,the duties of the ,task ,force shall be-- 7#a7 to coordinate1 in cooperation with covered ,states1 covered ,native entities1 ,federal reef managers1 covered reef managers1 coral reef research centers designated under section #bab7;b7 of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7as added by this division71 and other nongovernmental and academic partners as appropriate1 activities regarding the mapping1 monitoring1 research1 conservation1 mitigation1 and restoration of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems2 7#b7 to monitor and advise regarding implementation of the policy and ,federal agency responsibilities set forth in-- 7,a7 ,executive ,order #acjhi 7#fc ,fed4 ,reg4 #cbgja2 relating to coral reef protection72 and 7,b7 the ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy2 7#c7 to work in coordination with the other members of the ,task ,force-- 7,a7 to assess the ,united ,states role in international trade and protection of coral species2 7,b7 to encourage implementation of appropriate strategies and actions to promote conservation and sustainable use of coral reef resources worldwide2 and 7,c7 to collaborate with international communities successful in managing coral reefs2 7#d7 to provide technical assistance for the development and implementation1 as appropriate1 of-- 7,a7 the ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy2 and 7,b7 coral reef action plans under section #bje of that ,act2 and 7#e7 to produce a report each year1 for submission to the appropriate congressional committees and publication on the public website of the ,task ,force1 highlighting the status of the coral reef resources of a covered ,state on a rotating basis1 including-- 7,a7 a summary of recent coral reef management and restoration activities undertaken in that ,state2 and 7,b7 updated estimates of the direct and indirect economic activity supported by1 and other benefits associated with1 those coral reef resources4 #ajjac4 ,membership 7a7 ,voting membership ,the voting members of the ,task ,force shall be-- 7#a7 the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere and the ,secretary of ,interior1 who shall be co-chairpersons of the ,task ,force2 7#b7 such representatives from other ,federal agencies as the ,president1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary1 determines appropriate2 and 7#c7 the ,governor1 or a representative of the ,governor1 of each covered ,state4 7b7 ,nonvoting members ,the ,task ,force shall have the following nonvoting members3 7#a7 ,a member of the ,south ,atlantic ,fishery ,management ,council who is designated by the ,governor of ,florida under section #cjb7;b77#a7 of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aheb7;b77#a774 7#b7 ,a member of the ,gulf of ,mexico ,fishery ,management ,council who is designated by the ,governor of ,florida under such section4 7#c7 ,a member of the ,western ,pacific ,fishery ,management ,council who is designated under such section and selected as follows3 7,a7 ,for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #ca of the calendar year during which such date of enactment occurs1 the member shall be selected jointly by the ,governors of ,hawaii1 ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7,b7 ,for each calendar year thereafter1 the ,governors of ,hawaii1 ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands shall1 on a rotating basis1 take turns selecting the member4 7#d7 ,a member of the ,caribbean ,fishery ,management ,council who is designated under such section and selected as follows3 7,a7 ,for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #ca of the calendar year during which such date of enactment occurs1 the member shall be selected jointly by the ,governors of ,puerto ,rico and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7,b7 ,for each calendar year thereafter1 the ,governors of ,puerto ,rico and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands shall1 on an alternating basis1 take turns selecting the member4 7#e7 ,a member appointed by the ,president of the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia4 7#f7 ,a member appointed by the ,president of the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands4 7#g7 ,a member appointed by the ,president of the ,republic of ,palau4 #ajjad4 ,responsibilities of ,federal agency members 7a7 ,in general ,a member of the ,task ,force described in section #ajjac7;a7 shall-- 7#a7 identify the actions of the agency that member represents that may affect coral reef ecosystems2 7#b7 use the programs and authorities of that agency to protect and enhance the conditions of such ecosystems1 including through the promotion of basic and applied scientific research2 7#c7 collaborate with the ,task ,force to appropriately reflect budgetary needs for coral reef conservation and restoration activities in all agency budget planning and justification documents and processes2 and 7#d7 engage in any other coordinated efforts approved by the ,task ,force4 7b7 ,co-chairpersons ,in addition to their responsibilities under subsection 7a71 the co-chairpersons of the ,task ,force shall perform the administrative functions of the ,task ,force and facilitate the coordination of the members of the ,task ,force described in section #ajjac7;a74 7c7 ,briefing ,not less than #cj days before each meeting of the ,task ,force1 the program offices of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration responsible for implementing this title shall provide a briefing to the relevant congressional committees on efforts and spending associated with such implementation4 #ajjae4 ,working groups 7a7 ,in general ,the co-chairpersons of the ,task ,force may establish working groups as necessary to meet the goals and carry out the duties of the ,task ,force4 7b7 ,requests from members ,the members of the ,task ,force may request that the co-chairpersons establish a working group under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,participation by nongovernmental organizations ,the co-chairpersons may allow nongovernmental organizations as appropriate1 including academic institutions1 conservation groups1 and commercial and recreational fishing associations1 to participate in a working group established under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,nonapplicability of ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to working groups established under this section4 #ajjaf4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,conservation1 coral1 coral reef1 etc ,the terms conservation1 coral1 coral reef1 coral reef ecosystem1 covered reef manager1 covered ,state1 ,federal reef manager1 ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy1 restoration1 resilience1 and ,state have the meanings given those terms in section #baf of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj1 as added by this division4 ,c ,department of the ,interior coral reef authorities #ajjba4 ,coral reef conservation and restoration assistance 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior may provide scientific expertise and technical assistance1 and subject to the availability of appropriations1 financial assistance for the conservation and restoration of coral reefs consistent with all applicable laws governing resource management in ,federal1 ,state1 and ,tribal waters1 including-- 7#a7 the ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy2 and 7#b7 coral reef action plans in effect under section #bje of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj1 as added by this division1 as applicable4 7b7 ,coral reef initiative ,the ,secretary may establish a ,coral ,reef ,initiative ,program-- 7#a7 to provide grant funding to support local management1 conservation1 and protection of coral reef ecosystems in-- 7,a7 coastal areas of covered ,states2 and 7,b7 ,freely ,associated ,states2 7#b7 to enhance resource availability of ,national ,park ,service and ,national ,wildlife ,refuge ,system management units to implement coral reef conservation and restoration activities2 7#c7 to complement the other conservation and assistance activities conducted under this ,act or the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj1 as amended by section #ajjja2 and 7#d7 to provide other technical1 scientific1 and financial assistance and conduct conservation and restoration activities that advance the purposes of this title and the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj1 as amended by this division4 7c7 ,consultation with the ,department of ,commerce 7#a7 ,coral reef conservation and restoration activities ,the ,secretary of the ,interior may consult with the ,secretary of ,commerce regarding the conduct of any activities to conserve and restore coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems in waters managed under the jurisdiction of the ,federal agencies specified in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of section #bjc7;c7 of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj1 as added by this division4 7#b7 ,award of coral reef management fellowship ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall consult with the ,secretary of ,commerce to award the ,susan ,l4 ,williams ,coral ,reef ,management ,fellowship under subtitle ,d4 7d7 ,cooperative agreements ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of the ,interior may enter into cooperative agreements with covered reef managers to fund coral reef conservation and restoration activities in waters managed under the jurisdiction of such managers that-- 7#a7 are consistent with the ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy2 and 7#b7 support and enhance the success of coral reef action plans in effect under section #bje of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj1 as added by this division4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,conservation1 coral1 coral reef1 etc ,the terms conservation1 coral reef1 covered reef manager1 covered ,state1 ,national ,coral ,reef ,resilience ,strategy1 restoration1 and ,state have the meanings given those terms in section #baf of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj1 as added by this division4 7#b7 ,tribe2 ,tribal ,the terms ,tribe and ,tribal refer to ,indian ,tribes 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eacj774 ,d ,susan ,l4 ,williams ,national ,coral ,reef ,management ,fellowship #ajjca4 ,susan ,l4 ,williams ,national ,coral ,reef ,management ,fellowship 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,alaska ,native ,corporation ,the term ,alaska ,native ,corporation has the meaning given the term ,native ,corporation in section #c of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb74 7#b7 ,fellow ,the term fellow means a ,national ,coral ,reef ,management ,fellow4 7#c7 ,fellowship ,the term fellowship means the ,national ,coral ,reef ,management ,fellowship established in subsection 7c74 7#d7 ,covered ,native entity ,the term covered ,native entity has the meaning given the term in section #baf of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj1 as added by this division4 7#e7 ,covered ,state ,the term covered ,state has the meaning given the term in section #baf of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj1 as added by this division4 7#f7 ,native entity ,the term ,native entity has the meaning given the term in section #baf of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj1 as added by this division4 7#g7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce4 7b7 ,establishment of fellowship program 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established a ,national ,coral ,reef ,management ,fellowship ,program4 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the fellowship are-- 7,a7 to encourage future leaders of the ,united ,states to develop additional coral reef management capacity in ,states and local communities with coral reefs2 7,b7 to provide management agencies of covered ,states and covered ,native entities with highly qualified candidates whose education and work experience meet the specific needs of each covered ,state or covered ,native entity2 and 7,c7 to provide fellows with professional experience in management of coastal and coral reef resources4 7c7 ,fellowship awards 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall award a fellowship in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,term of fellowship ,a fellowship awarded under this subsection shall be for a term of not more than #b years4 7#c7 ,qualifications ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall award a fellowship to individuals who have demonstrated-- 7,a7 an intent to pursue a career in marine services and outstanding potential for such a career2 7,b7 leadership potential1 actual leadership experience1 or both2 7,c7 possession of a college or graduate degree in biological science1 a college or graduate degree in resource management with experience that correlates with aptitude and interest for marine management1 or both2 7,d7 proficient writing and speaking skills2 and 7,e7 such other attributes as the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 considers appropriate4 7d7 ,matching requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the non-,federal share of the costs of a fellowship under this section shall be #be percent of such costs4 7#b7 ,waiver of matching requirement ,the ,secretary may waive the application of paragraph 7#a7 to a fellowship if the ,secretary finds that such waiver is necessary to support a project that the ,secretary has identified as a high priority4 ,,ci ,bolstering ,long-term ,understanding and ,exploration of the ,great ,lakes1 ,oceans1 ,bays1 and ,estuaries #ajaja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this title is to promote and support-- 7#a7 the monitoring1 understanding1 and exploration of the ,great ,lakes1 oceans1 bays1 estuaries1 and coasts2 and 7#b7 the collection1 analysis1 synthesis1 and sharing of data related to the ,great ,lakes1 oceans1 bays1 estuaries1 and coasts to facilitate scientific research and operational decisionmaking4 #ajajb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,administration ,the term ,administration means the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#b7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere in the capacity as ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 #ajajc4 ,workforce study 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjc7;a7 of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hic;c7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,secretary of ,commerce and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 skillsets1 or credentials after degrees2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting or highly qualified technical professionals and tradespeople after atmospheric scientists2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting 1 skillsets1 or credentials after degrees2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by striking scientist2 and 7,b7 by striking 2 and and inserting 1 observations1 and monitoring2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking into ,federal and all that follows and inserting 1 technical professionals1 and tradespeople into ,federal career positions2 7#g7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g71 respectively2 7#h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 whether there is a shortage in the number of individuals with technical or trade-based degrees1 skillsets1 or credentials suited to a career in oceanic and atmospheric data collection1 processing1 satellite production1 or satellite operations2 2 and 7#i7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 workforce diversity and actions the ,federal ,government can take to increase diversity in the scientific workforce2 and 7#i7 actions the ,federal ,government can take to shorten the hiring backlog for such workforce4 4 7b7 ,coordination ,section #cjc7;b7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hic;c7b77 is amended by striking ,secretary of ,commerce and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere4 7c7 ,report ,section #cjc7;c7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hic;c7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting the date of the enactment of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc2 7#b7 by striking ,secretary of ,commerce and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere2 and 7#c7 by striking to each committee and all that follows through section #cjb of this ,act and inserting to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives4 7d7 ,program and plan ,section #cjc7;d7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hic;c7d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere2 and 7#b7 by striking academic partners and all that follows and inserting academic partners44 #ajajd4 ,accelerating innovation at ,cooperative ,institutes 7a7 ,focus on emerging technologies ,the ,administrator shall consider evaluating the goals of #a or more ,cooperative ,institutes of the ,administration to include focusing on advancing or applying emerging technologies1 which may include-- 7#a7 applied uses and development of real-time and other advanced genetic technologies and applications1 including such technologies and applications that derive genetic material directly from environmental samples without any obvious signs of biological source material2 7#b7 deployment of1 and improvements to the durability1 maintenance1 and other lifecycle concerns of1 advanced unmanned vehicles1 regional small research vessels1 and other research vessels that support and launch unmanned vehicles and sensors2 and 7#c7 supercomputing and big data management1 including data collected through model outputs1 electronic monitoring1 and remote sensing4 7b7 ,coordination with other programs ,the ,cooperative ,institutes shall work with the ,interagency ,ocean ,observation ,committee1 the regional associations of the ,integrated ,ocean ,observing ,system1 and other ocean observing programs to coordinate technology needs and the transition of new technologies from research to operations4 #ajaje4 ,blue ,economy valuation 7a7 ,measurement of industries ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies and subject to the availability of appropriations1 shall establish a program to improve the collection1 aggregation1 and analysis of data to measure the value and impact of industries related to the ,great ,lakes1 oceans1 bays1 estuaries1 and coasts on the economy of the ,united ,states1 including military uses1 living resources1 marine construction1 marine transportation1 offshore energy development and siting including for renewable energy1 offshore mineral production1 ship and boat building1 tourism1 recreation1 subsistence1 commercial1 recreational1 and charter fishing1 seafood processing1 and other fishery-related businesses1 aquaculture such as kelp and shellfish1 and other industries the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7b7 ,collaboration ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 work with the ,director of the ,bureau of ,economic ,analysis and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies to develop a ,coastal and ,ocean ,economy ,satellite ,account that includes national1 ,tribal1 and ,state-level statistics to measure the contribution of the ,great ,lakes1 oceans1 bays1 estuaries1 and coasts to the overall economy of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 collaborate with national and international organizations and governments to promote consistency of methods1 measurements1 and definitions to ensure comparability of results between countries4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this section1 and not less frequently than every #b years thereafter until the date that is #bj years after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall publish a report that-- 7#a7 defines the ,blue ,economy in consultation with ,indian ,tribes and with input from academia1 the private sector1 nongovernmental organizations1 and other relevant experts2 7#b7 makes recommendations for updating ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system reporting codes to reflect the ,blue ,economy2 and 7#c7 provides a comprehensive estimate of the value and impact of the ,blue ,economy with respect to each ,state and territory of the ,united ,states1 including-- 7,a7 the value and impact of-- 7i7 economic activities that are dependent upon the resources of the ,great ,lakes1 oceans1 bays1 estuaries1 and coasts2 7ii7 the population and demographic characteristics of the population along the coasts2 7iii7 port and shoreline infrastructure2 7iv7 the volume and value of cargo shipped by sea or across the ,great ,lakes2 7v7 data collected from the ,great ,lakes1 oceans1 bays1 estuaries1 and coasts1 including such data collected by businesses that purchase and commodify the data1 including weather prediction and seasonal agricultural forecasting2 and 7vi7 military uses2 and 7,b7 to the extent possible1 the qualified value and impact of the natural capital of the ,great ,lakes1 oceans1 bays1 estuaries1 and coasts with respect to tourism1 recreation1 natural resources1 and cultural heritage1 including other indirect values4 7d7 ,centralized website for resiliency grants 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall create and regularly update a public website to improve education1 outreach1 and public information regarding grants and other public funding opportunities of the ,administration related to resiliency4 7#b7 ,contents of website ,the website created under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,hyperlinks1 descriptions1 deadlines1 and resources to support applicants including technical assistance and other information as the ,administrator determines appropriate relating to resilience grants administered by-- 7i7 the ,administration2 7ii7 other relevant ,federal agencies2 or 7iii7 foundations in coordination with the ,administration4 7,b7 ,information described in subparagraph 7,a7 that is specific to supporting ,tribal ,governments and ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities1 and1 with respect to each such grant described in paragraph 7#a71 the contact information for an individual of the ,administration who can assist ,tribal ,governments and ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities in applying for such grants4 7,c7 ,information described in subparagraph 7,a7 that is specific to supporting ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities1 and1 with respect to each such grant described in paragraph 7#a71 the contact information for an individual of the ,administration who can assist ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities in applying for such grants4 7#c7 ,outreach ,the ,administrator shall conduct outreach activities to inform ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments of resiliency1 adaptation1 and mitigation grants that are available to such governments4 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7,a7 ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities ,the term ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities has the meaning given the term part ,b institution in section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa74 7,b7 ,tribal ,college or ,university ,the term ,tribal ,college or ,university has the meaning given the term in section #caf of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c74 #ajajf4 ,no additional funds authorized ,funds to carry out this title may1 as provided in advance in appropriations ,acts1 only come from within amounts authorized to be appropriated to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 ,,cii ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships #ajbja4 ,findings2 purposes 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ocean and coastal waters and the ,great ,lakes of the ,united ,states are foundational to the economy1 security1 global competitiveness1 and well-being of the ,united ,states and continuously serve the people of the ,united ,states and other countries as an important source of food1 energy1 economic productivity1 recreation1 beauty1 and enjoyment4 7#b7 ,over many years1 the resource productivity and water quality of the ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes areas of the ,united ,states have been diminished by pollution1 increasing population demands1 economic development1 and natural and man-made hazard events1 both acute and chronic4 7#c7 ,the ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes areas of the ,united ,states are managed by ,state and ,federal resource agencies and ,indian ,tribes and regulated on an interstate and regional scale by various overlapping ,federal authorities1 thereby creating a significant need for interstate coordination to enhance regional priorities1 including the ecological and economic health of those areas4 7#d7 ,indian ,tribes have unique expertise and knowledge important for the stewardship of the ocean and coastal waters and the ,great ,lakes of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this title are as follows3 7#a7 ,to complement and expand cooperative voluntary efforts intended to manage1 conserve1 and restore ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes areas spanning across multiple ,state and ,indian ,tribe jurisdictions4 7#b7 ,to expand ,federal support for monitoring1 data management1 restoration1 research1 and conservation activities in ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes areas4 7#c7 ,to commit the ,united ,states to a comprehensive cooperative program to achieve improved water quality in1 and improvements in the productivity of living resources of1 oceans1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes ecosystems4 7#d7 ,to authorize ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships as intergovernmental coordinators for shared regional priorities among ,states and ,indian ,tribes relating to the collaborative management of the large marine ecosystems1 thereby reducing duplication of efforts and maximizing opportunities to leverage support in the ocean and coastal regions4 7#e7 ,to empower ,states to take a lead role in managing oceans1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes areas4 7#f7 ,to incorporate rights of ,indian ,tribes in the management of oceans1 coasts1 and ,great ,lakes resources and provide resources to support ,indian ,tribe participation in and engagement with ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships4 7#g7 ,to enable ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships1 or designated fiscal management entities of such partnerships1 to receive ,federal funding to conduct the scientific research1 conservation1 and restoration activities1 and priority coordination on shared regional priorities necessary to achieve the purposes described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f74 #ajbjb4 ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#b7 ,coastal state ,the term coastal ,state has the meaning given the term ,coastal state in section #cjd of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adec74 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe ,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#d7 ,regional ,ocean ,partnership ,the term ,regional ,ocean ,partnership means a ,regional ,ocean ,partnership designated under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships 7#a7 ,in general ,a coastal ,state or ,indian ,tribe may form a partnership with-- 7,a7 a coastal ,state that shares a common ocean or coastal area with the coastal ,state1 without regard to whether the coastal ,states are contiguous2 and 7,b7 ,states-- 7i7 that share a common ocean1 coastal area1 or watershed with the coastal ,state1 without regard to whether the coastal ,states are contiguous2 or 7ii7 that would contribute to the priorities of the partnership2 and 7,c7 ,indian ,tribes4 7#b7 ,requirements ,a partnership formed under paragraph 7#a7 may apply for designation as a ,regional ,ocean ,partnership in such time and manner as determined appropriate by the ,secretary if the partnership-- 7,a7 is established to coordinate the management of ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes resources among the members of the partnership2 7,b7 focuses on the environmental issues affecting the ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes areas of the members participating in the partnership2 7,c7 complements existing coastal and ocean management efforts of ,states and ,indian ,tribes on an interstate scale1 focusing on shared regional priorities2 7,d7 does not have a regulatory function2 and 7,e7 is not duplicative of an existing ,regional ,ocean ,partnership designated under paragraph 7#c71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,designation of certain entities as ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships ,the following entities are designated as ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships3 7,a7 ,the ,gulf of ,mexico ,alliance1 comprised of the ,states of ,alabama1 ,florida1 ,louisiana1 ,mississippi1 and ,texas4 7,b7 ,the ,northeast ,regional ,ocean ,council1 comprised of the ,states of ,maine1 ,vermont1 ,new ,hampshire1 ,massachusetts1 ,connecticut1 and ,rhode ,island4 7,c7 ,the ,mid-,atlantic ,regional ,council on the ,ocean1 comprised of the ,states of ,new ,york1 ,new ,jersey1 ,delaware1 ,maryland1 and ,virginia4 7,d7 ,the ,west ,coast ,ocean ,alliance1 comprised of the ,states of ,california1 ,oregon1 and ,washington and the coastal ,indian ,tribes therein4 7#d7 ,great ,lakes ,a partnership established under this section for the purposes described in subsection 7d7 with respect to a ,great ,lake may be known as a ,regional ,coastal ,partnership or a ,regional ,great ,lakes ,partnership4 7c7 ,governing bodies of ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships ,a ,regional ,ocean ,partnership shall have a governing body that-- 7#a7 shall be comprised1 at a minimum1 of voting members from each coastal state participating in the ,regional ,ocean ,partnership1 designated by the ,governor of the coastal state2 and 7#b7 may include such other members as the partnership considers appropriate4 7d7 ,functions ,a ,regional ,ocean ,partnership may perform the following functions3 7#a7 ,promote coordination of the actions of the agencies of governments participating in the partnership with the actions of the appropriate officials of ,federal agencies1 ,state governments1 and ,indian ,tribes in developing strategies-- 7,a7 to conserve living resources1 increase valuable habitats1 enhance coastal resilience and ocean management1 promote ecological and economic health1 and address such other issues related to the shared ocean1 coastal1 or ,great ,lakes areas as are determined to be a shared1 regional priority by those states2 and 7,b7 to manage regional data portals and develop associated data products for purposes that support the priorities of the partnership4 7#b7 ,in cooperation with appropriate ,federal and ,state agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 and local authorities1 develop and implement specific action plans to carry out coordination goals4 7#c7 ,coordinate and implement priority plans and projects1 and facilitate science1 research1 modeling1 monitoring1 data collection1 and other activities that support the goals of the partnership through the provision of grants and contracts under subsection 7f74 7#d7 ,engage1 coordinate1 and collaborate with relevant governmental entities and stakeholders to address ocean and coastal related matters that require interagency or intergovernmental solutions4 7#e7 ,implement outreach programs for public information1 education1 and participation to foster stewardship of the resources of the ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes areas1 as relevant4 7#f7 ,develop and make available1 through publications1 technical assistance1 and other appropriate means1 information pertaining to cross-jurisdictional issues being addressed through the coordinated activities of the partnership4 7#g7 ,serve as a liaison with1 and provide information to1 international counterparts1 as appropriate on priority issues for the partnership4 7e7 ,coordination1 consultation1 and engagement 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,regional ,ocean ,partnership shall maintain mechanisms for coordination1 consultation1 and engagement with the following3 7,a7 ,the ,federal ,government4 7,b7 ,indian ,tribes4 7,c7 ,nongovernmental entities1 including academic organizations1 nonprofit organizations1 and private sector entities4 7,d7 ,other federally mandated regional entities1 including the ,regional ,fishery ,management ,councils1 the regional associations of the ,national ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system1 and relevant ,marine ,fisheries ,commissions4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may be construed as affecting any requirement to consult with ,indian ,tribes under ,executive ,order #acage 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja note2 relating to consultation and coordination with ,indian ,tribal ,governments7 or any other applicable law or policy4 7f7 ,grants and contracts 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,regional ,ocean ,partnership may1 in coordination with existing ,federal1 ,state1 and ,tribal management programs1 from amounts made available to the partnership by the ,administrator or the head of another ,federal agency1 subject to appropriations for such purpose1 provide grants and enter into contracts for the purposes described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes described in this paragraph include any of the following3 7,a7 ,monitoring the water quality and living resources of multistate ocean and coastal ecosystems and coastal communities4 7,b7 ,researching and addressing the effects of natural and human-induced environmental changes on-- 7i7 ocean and coastal ecosystems2 and 7ii7 coastal communities4 7,c7 ,developing and executing cooperative strategies that-- 7i7 address regional data issues identified by the partnership2 and 7ii7 will result in more effective management of common ocean and coastal areas4 7g7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships1 shall submit to ,congress a report on the partnerships4 7#b7 ,report requirements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the overall status of the work of the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the partnerships in supporting regional priorities relating to the management of common ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes areas4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the strategies that the partnerships are supporting or implementing and the extent to which the priority needs of the regions covered by the partnerships are being met through such strategies4 7,d7 ,an assessment of how the efforts of the partnerships support or enhance ,federal and ,state efforts consistent with the purposes of this title4 7,e7 ,such recommendations as the ,administrator may have for improving-- 7i7 efforts of the partnerships to support the purposes of this title2 and 7ii7 collective strategies that support the purposes of this title in coordination with all relevant ,federal and ,state entities and ,indian ,tribes4 7,f7 ,the distribution of funds from each partnership for each fiscal year covered by the report4 7h7 ,availability of ,federal funds ,in addition to amounts made available to the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships by the ,administrator under this section1 the head of any other ,federal agency may provide grants to1 enter into contracts with1 or otherwise provide funding to such partnerships1 subject to availability of appropriations for such purposes4 7i7 ,authorities ,nothing in this section establishes any new legal or regulatory authority of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration or of the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships1 other than-- 7#a7 the authority of the ,administrator to provide amounts to the partnerships2 and 7#b7 the authority of the partnerships to provide grants and enter into contracts under subsection 7f74 7j7 ,authorizations 7#a7 ,regional ocean partnerships ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator the following amounts to be made available to the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships or designated fiscal management entities of such partnerships to carry out activities of such partnerships under this title3 7,a7 #aj1ajj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 7,b7 #aj1bjb1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 7,c7 #aj1cjf1jdj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7,d7 #aj1dab1afj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7,e7 #aj1ebj1djd for fiscal year #bjbg4 7#b7 ,distribution of amounts ,amounts made available under this subsection shall be divided evenly among the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships4 7#c7 ,tribal government participation ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to be distributed to ,indian ,tribes for purposes of participation in or engagement with the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships4 ,,ciii ,national ,ocean ,exploration #ajcja4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the health and resilience of the ocean are vital to the security and economy of the ,united ,states and to the lives of the people of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the ,united ,states depends on the ocean to regulate weather and climate1 to sustain and protect the diversity of life1 for maritime shipping1 for national defense1 and for food1 energy1 medicine1 recreation1 and other services essential to the people of the ,united ,states and all humankind4 7#c7 ,the prosperity1 security1 and well-being of the ,united ,states depend on successful understanding and stewardship of the ocean4 7#d7 ,interdisciplinary cooperation and engagement among government agencies1 research institutions1 nongovernmental organizations1 ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 and the private sector are essential for successful stewardship of ocean and coastal environments1 national economic growth1 national security1 and development of agile strategies that develop1 promote1 and use new technologies4 7#e7 ,ocean exploration can help the people of the ,united ,states understand how to be effective stewards of the ocean and serve as catalysts and enablers for other sectors of the economy4 7#f7 ,mapping1 exploration1 and characterization of the ocean provides basic1 essential information to protect and restore the marine environment1 stimulate economic activity1 and provide security for the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,a robust national ocean exploration program engaging multiple ,federal agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 the private sector1 nongovernmental organizations1 and academia is-- 7,a7 essential to the interests of the ,united ,states and vital to its security and economy and the health and well-being of all people of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 critical to reestablish the ,united ,states at the forefront of global ocean exploration and stewardship4 #ajcjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,characterization ,the term characterization means activities that provide comprehensive data and interpretations for a specific area of interest of the sea floor1 sub-bottom1 water column1 or hydrologic features1 including water masses and currents1 in direct support of specific research1 environmental protection1 resource management1 policymaking1 or applied mission objectives4 7#b7 ,exploration ,the term exploration means activities that provide-- 7,a7 a multidisciplinary view of an unknown or poorly understood area of the seafloor1 sub-bottom1 or water column2 and 7,b7 an initial assessment of the physical1 chemical1 geological1 biological1 archeological1 or other characteristics of such an area4 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe ,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#d7 ,mapping ,the term mapping means activities that provide comprehensive data and information needed to understand seafloor characteristics1 such as depth1 topography1 bottom type1 sediment composition and distribution1 underlying geologic structure1 and benthic flora and fauna4 #ajcjc4 ,ocean ,policy ,committee 7a7 ,subcommittees ,section #hicb7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,subcommittees 7#a7 ,the ,committee shall include-- 7,a7 a subcommittee to be known as the ,ocean ,science and ,technology ,subcommittee2 and 7,b7 a subcommittee to be known as the ,ocean ,resource ,management ,subcommittee4 7#b7 ,in discharging its responsibilities in support of agreed-upon scientific needs1 and to assist in the execution of the responsibilities described in subsection 7b71 the ,committee may delegate responsibilities to the ,ocean ,science and ,technology ,subcommittee1 the ,ocean ,resource ,management ,subcommittee1 or another subcommittee of the ,committee1 as the ,committee determines appropriate4 4 7b7 ,increased access to geospatial data for more efficient and informed decisionmaking 7#a7 ,establishment of document system ,section #hicb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,f71 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 for projects under the purview of the ,committee1 establish or designate one or more systems for ocean-related and ocean-mapping-related documents prepared under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 in accordance with subsection 7h74 4 7#b7 ,elements ,section #hicb of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7i72 and 7,b7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following new subsection 7h73 7h7 ,elements of document system ,the systems established or designated under subsection 7b77#e7 may include the following3 7#a7 ,a publicly accessible1 centralized digital archive of documents described in subsection 7b77#e7 that are finalized after the date of the enactment of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 including-- 7,a7 environmental impact statements2 7,b7 environmental assessments2 7,c7 records of decision2 and 7,d7 other relevant documents as determined by the lead agency on a project4 7#b7 ,geospatially referenced data1 if any1 contained in the documents under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,a mechanism to retrieve information through geo-information tools that can map and integrate relevant geospatial information1 such as-- 7,a7 ,ocean ,report ,tools2 7,b7 the ,environmental ,studies ,program ,information ,system2 7,c7 ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships2 and 7,d7 the ,integrated ,ocean ,observing ,system4 7#d7 ,appropriate safeguards on the public accessibility of data to protect national security equities4 4 #ajcjd4 ,national ,ocean ,mapping1 ,exploration1 and ,characterization ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,president shall establish a council1 to be known as the ,national ,ocean ,mapping1 ,exploration1 and ,characterization ,council 7in this section referred to as the ,council74 7b7 ,purpose ,the ,council shall-- 7#a7 update national priorities for ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization2 and 7#b7 coordinate and facilitate activities to advance those priorities4 7c7 ,reporting ,the ,council shall report to the ,ocean ,science and ,technology ,subcommittee of the ,ocean ,policy ,committee established under section #hicb7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,membership ,the ,council shall be composed of senior-level representatives from the appropriate ,federal agencies4 7e7 ,co-,chairs ,the ,council shall be co-chaired by-- 7#a7 two senior-level representatives from the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 and 7#b7 one senior-level representative from the ,department of the ,interior4 7f7 ,duties ,the ,council shall-- 7#a7 set national ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization priorities and strategies2 7#b7 cultivate and facilitate transparent and sustained partnerships among ,federal and ,state agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 private industry1 academia1 and nongovernmental organizations to conduct ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization activities and related technology development2 7#c7 coordinate improved processes for data compilation1 management1 access1 synthesis1 and visualization with respect to ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization1 with a focus on building on existing ocean data management systems and with appropriate safeguards on the public accessibility of data to protect national security equities1 as appropriate2 7#d7 encourage education1 workforce training1 and public engagement activities that-- 7,a7 advance interdisciplinary principles that contribute to ocean mapping1 exploration1 research1 and characterization2 7,b7 improve public engagement with and understanding of ocean science2 and 7,c7 provide opportunities for underserved populations2 7#e7 coordinate activities as appropriate with domestic and international ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization initiatives or programs2 and 7#f7 establish and monitor metrics to track progress in achieving the priorities set under paragraph 7#a74 7g7 ,interagency ,working ,group on ,ocean ,exploration and ,characterization 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,president shall establish a new interagency working group to be known as the ,interagency ,working ,group on ,ocean ,exploration and ,characterization4 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,interagency ,working ,group on ,ocean ,exploration and ,characterization shall be comprised of senior representatives from ,federal agencies with ocean exploration and characterization responsibilities4 7#c7 ,functions ,the ,interagency ,working ,group on ,ocean ,exploration and ,characterization shall support the ,council and the ,ocean ,science and ,technology ,subcommittee of the ,ocean ,policy ,committee established under section #hicb7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 on ocean exploration and characterization activities and associated technology development across the ,federal ,government1 ,state governments1 ,indian ,tribes1 private industry1 nongovernmental organizations1 and academia4 7h7 ,oversight ,the ,council shall oversee-- 7#a7 the ,interagency ,working ,group on ,ocean ,exploration and ,characterization established under subsection 7g77#a72 and 7#b7 the ,interagency ,working ,group on ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping under section #abbjc of the ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping ,integration ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb74 7i7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,council shall develop or update and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a plan for an integrated cross-sectoral ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization initiative4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 discuss the utility and benefits of ocean exploration and characterization2 7,b7 identify and describe national ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization priorities2 7,c7 identify and describe ,federal and federally funded ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization programs2 7,d7 facilitate and incorporate non-,federal input into national ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization priorities2 7,e7 ensure effective coordination of ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization activities among programs described in subparagraph 7,c72 7,f7 identify opportunities for combining overlapping or complementary needs1 activities1 and resources of ,federal agencies and non-,federal organizations relating to ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization while not reducing benefits from existing mapping1 explorations1 and characterization activities2 7,g7 promote new and existing partnerships among ,federal and ,state agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 private industry1 academia1 and nongovernmental organizations to conduct or support ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization activities and technology development needs1 including through coordination under section #c of the ,commercial ,engagement ,through ,ocean ,technology ,act of #bjah 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dajb7 and the ,national ,oceanographic ,partnership ,program under section #hica of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,h7 develop a transparent and sustained mechanism for non-,federal partnerships and stakeholder engagement in strategic planning and mission execution to be implemented not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 for coordinating such activities with-- 7i7 institutions of higher education 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a771 the private sector1 philanthropic organizations1 and nonprofits2 and 7ii7 international partners for activities relating to maritime areas 7including the sea floor7 beyond the jurisdiction of the ,federal ,government2 7,i7 establish standardized collection and data management protocols1 including with respect to metadata1 for ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization which-- 7i7 are publicly accessible and locatable via appropriate ,federal repositories2 7ii7 can facilitate the integration of ocean data into products and use innovations from non-,federal partners2 and 7iii7 have appropriate safeguards on the public accessibility of data to protect national security2 7,j7 encourage the development1 testing1 demonstration1 and adoption of innovative ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization technologies and applications2 7,k7 promote protocols for accepting data1 equipment1 approaches1 or other resources that support national ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization priorities2 7,l7 identify best practices for the protection of marine life during mapping1 exploration1 and characterization activities2 7,m7 identify training1 technology1 and other resource requirements for enabling the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and other appropriate ,federal agencies to support a coordinated national ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization effort2 7,n7 identify and facilitate a centralized mechanism or office for coordinating data collection1 compilation1 processing1 archiving1 and dissemination activities relating to ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization that meets ,federal mandates for data accuracy and accessibility2 7,o7 designate repositories responsible for archiving and managing ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization data2 7,p7 set forth a timetable and estimated costs for implementation and completion of the plan2 7,q7 to the extent practicable1 align ocean exploration and characterization efforts with existing programs and identify key gaps2 and 7,r7 identify criteria for determining the optimal frequency of observations2 and 7,s7 provide recommendations1 developed in coordination with the private sector1 to improve incentives1 access1 and processes for the private sector to share ocean-related data with the public and ,federal ,government4 7j7 ,briefings ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than once every #b years thereafter1 the ,council shall brief the appropriate committees of ,congress on-- 7#a7 progress made toward meeting the national priorities described in subsection 7i77#b77;,b72 and 7#b7 recommendations for meeting such priorities1 such as additional authorities that may be needed to develop a mechanism for non-,federal partnerships and stakeholder engagement described in subsection 7i77#b77;,h74 7k7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 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 ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ajcje4 ,modifications to the ocean exploration program of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration 7a7 ,purpose ,section #abjja of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cdja7 is amended by striking and the national undersea research program4 7b7 ,program established ,section #abjjb of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cdjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by striking and undersea2 and 7#b7 in the second sentence1 by striking and undersea research and exploration and inserting research and ocean exploration and characterization efforts4 7c7 ,powers and duties of the ,administrator 7#a7 ,in general ,section #abjjc7;a7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cdjc7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 in consultation with the ,ocean ,policy ,committee established under section #hicb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 after ,administration2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking voyages and inserting expeditions2 7ii7 by striking ,federal agencies and all that follows through and survey and inserting ,federal and ,state agencies1 ,tribal ,governments1 private industry1 academia 7including secondary schools1 community colleges1 and universities71 and nongovernmental organizations1 to map1 explore1 and characterize2 and 7iii7 by inserting characterize1 after observe12 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting of the exclusive economic zone after deep ocean regions2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking voyages and inserting expeditions2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking 1 in consultation with the ,national ,science ,foundation12 7,f7 by amending paragraph 7#e7 to read as follows3 7#e7 support technological innovation of the ,united ,states marine science community by promoting the development and use of new and emerging technologies for research1 communication1 navigation1 and data collection1 such as sensors and autonomous vehicles2 2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#f71 by inserting 1 in consultation with the ,national ,ocean ,mapping1 ,exploration1 and ,characterization ,council established under section #edje of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 after forum2 7,h7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 provide guidance1 in consultation with the ,national ,ocean ,mapping1 ,exploration1 and ,characterization ,council1 to ,federal and ,state agencies1 ,tribal ,governments1 private industry1 academia 7including secondary schools1 community colleges1 and universities71 and nongovernmental organizations on data standards1 protocols for accepting data1 and coordination of data collection1 compilation1 processing1 archiving1 and dissemination for data relating to ocean exploration and characterization2 and 7#h7 coordinate with applicable ocean mapping1 ocean monitoring1 and ocean observation programs to maximize coordination and collaboration opportunities1 prevent duplication of such activities and identify gaps in data4 4 7#b7 ,donations ,section #abjjc7;b7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cdjc7;b77 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,donations ,for the purpose of mapping1 exploring1 and characterizing the oceans or increasing the knowledge of the oceans1 the ,administrator may-- 7#a7 accept monetary donations1 which shall be credited as discretionary offsetting collections to the currently applicable appropriation1 account1 or fund of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and shall be made available for such purposes only to the extent and in the amounts provided in advance in appropriations ,acts2 7#b7 accept donations of property1 data1 and equipment2 and 7#c7 pay all necessary expenses in connection with the conveyance or transfer of a gift1 devise1 or bequest4 4 7#c7 ,definition of exclusive economic zone ,section #abjjc of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cdjc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,definition of exclusive economic zone ,in this section1 the term exclusive economic zone means the zone established by ,presidential ,proclamation ,number #ejcj1 dated ,march #aj1 #aihc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adec note74 4 7d7 ,repeal of ocean exploration and undersea research technology and infrastructure task force ,section #abjjd of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cdjd7 is repealed4 7e7 ,education1 workforce training1 and outreach 7#a7 ,in general ,such ,act is further amended by inserting after section #abjjc the following new section #abjjd3 #abjjd4 ,education1 workforce training1 and outreach 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration shall-- 7#a7 conduct education and outreach efforts in order to broadly disseminate information to the public on the discoveries made by the program under section #abjjb2 7#b7 to the extent possible1 coordinate the efforts described in paragraph 7#a7 with the outreach strategies of other domestic or international ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization initiatives2 and 7#c7 establish a fellowship program at the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration to provide year-long fellowships to undergraduate students from institutions described in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 7b7 ,education and outreach efforts ,efforts described in subsection 7a77#a7 may include-- 7#a7 education of the general public1 teachers1 students1 and ocean and coastal resource managers2 and 7#b7 workforce training1 reskilling1 and opportunities to encourage development of ocean-related science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics technical training programs involving secondary schools1 community colleges1 and universities1 including institutions described in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 7c7 ,outreach strategy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,ocean ,exploration ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration shall develop an outreach strategy to broadly disseminate information on the discoveries made by the program under section #abjjb4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,stat4 #iia7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #abjjd and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #abjjd4 ,education1 workforce training1 and outreach4 4 7f7 ,ocean ,exploration ,advisory ,board 7#a7 ,establishment ,section #abjje7;a7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ceje7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 including representatives from academic1 commercial1 nonprofit1 philanthropic1 policy1 and ,tribal entities after relevant fields2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 to advise the ,administrator on priority areas for survey1 discovery1 and opportunities for extramural collaboration and partnerships2 2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 to identify market barriers to development or commercialization of novel ocean mapping1 exploration1 and characterization products1 processes1 and tools2 7#e7 to identify best practices to improve data management1 processing1 storage1 and archiving standards2 and 4 7#b7 ,technical amendment ,section #abjje7;c7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ceje7;c77 is amended by inserting this before part4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #abjjf of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cdjf7 is amended by striking this part and all that follows and inserting this part #fj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh4 7h7 ,definitions ,such ,act is further amended by inserting after section #abjjf the following3 #abjjg4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,characterization ,the terms characterization1 characterize1 and characterizing mean activities that provide comprehensive data and interpretations for a specific area of interest of the sea floor1 sub-bottom1 water column1 or hydrologic features1 such as water masses and currents1 in direct support of specific research1 environmental protection1 resource management1 policymaking1 or applied mission objectives4 7#b7 ,exploration ,the term exploration1 explore1 and exploring means activities that provide-- 7,a7 a multidisciplinary view of an unknown or poorly understood area of the sea floor1 sub-bottom1 or water column2 and 7,b7 an initial assessment of the physical1 chemical1 geological1 biological1 archaeological1 or other characteristics of such an area4 7#c7 ,mapping ,the terms map and mapping mean activities that provide comprehensive data and information needed to understand sea floor characteristics1 including depth1 topography1 bottom type1 sediment composition and distribution1 underlying geologic structure1 and benthic flora and fauna4 4 7i7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,stat4 #iia7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #abjjf the following3 ,sec4 #abjjg4 ,definitions4 4 #ajcjf4 ,repeal 7a7 ,in general ,the ,,noaa ,undersea ,research ,program ,act of #bjji 7part ,,ii of subtitle ,a of title ,,xii of ,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cdba et seq47 is repealed4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,stat4 #iia7 is amended by striking the items relating to part ,,ii of subtitle ,a of title ,,xii of such ,act4 #ajcjg4 ,modifications to ocean and coastal mapping program of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration 7a7 ,establishment of program 7#a7 ,in general ,section #abbjb7;a7 of the ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping ,integration ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking establish a program to develop a coordinated and and inserting establish and maintain a program to coordinate2 7,b7 by striking plan and inserting efforts2 and 7,c7 by striking that enhances and all that follows and inserting 8that-- 7#a7 enhances ecosystem approaches in decisionmaking for natural resource and habitat management restoration and conservation1 emergency response1 and coastal resilience and adaptation2 7#b7 establishes research and mapping priorities2 7#c7 supports the siting of research and other platforms2 and 7#d7 advances ocean and coastal science4 4 7#b7 ,membership ,section #abbjb of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,program parameters ,subsection 7b7 of section #abbjb of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking developing and inserting maintaining2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting and for leveraging existing ,federal geospatial services capacities and contract vehicles for efficiencies after coastal mapping2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking with coastal state and local government programs and inserting with mapping programs1 in conjunction with ,federal and ,state agencies1 ,tribal governments1 private industry1 academia1 and nongovernmental organizations2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking of real-time tide data and the development and inserting of tide data and water-level data and the development and dissemination2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,g7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 support-- 7,a7 the ,ocean ,science and ,technology ,subcommittee of the ,ocean ,policy ,committee established under section #hicb7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 the ,national ,ocean ,mapping1 ,exploration1 and ,characterization ,council established under section #edje of the ,national ,ocean ,exploration ,act4 4 7b7 ,interagency ,working ,group on ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping 7#a7 ,name change ,the ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping ,integration ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #abbjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja7-- 7i7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,interagency ,committee on ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping and inserting ,interagency ,working ,group on ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping under section #abbjc2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7b71 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#b71 by striking ,committee and inserting ,working ,group2 7,b7 in section #abbjc 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7-- 7i7 in the section heading1 by striking committee and inserting working group2 7ii7 in subsection 7b71 in the first sentence1 by striking committee and inserting ,working ,group2 7iii7 in subsection 7e71 by striking committee and inserting ,working ,group2 and 7iv7 in subsection 7f71 by striking committee and inserting ,working ,group2 and 7,c7 in section #abbjh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejg71 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,working ,group ,the term ,working ,group means the ,interagency ,working ,group on ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping under section #abbjc4 4 7#b7 ,in general ,section #abbjc7;a7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7;a77 is amended by striking within #cj days and all that follows and inserting not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,ocean ,exploration ,act1 shall use the ,interagency ,working ,group on ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping in existence as of the date of the enactment of such ,act to implement section #abbjb44 7#c7 ,membership ,section #abbjc7;b7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7;b77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking senior both places it appears and inserting senior-level2 7,b7 by striking the second sentence2 7,c7 by striking the ,minerals ,management ,service and inserting the ,bureau of ,ocean ,energy ,management of the ,department of the ,interior1 the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary1 ,fish and ,wildlife and ,parks of the ,department of the ,interior2 and 7,d7 by striking the ,chief of ,naval ,operations and inserting the ,department of the ,navy4 7#d7 ,co-chairs ,section #abbjc7;c7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7;c77 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,co-,chairs ,the ,working ,group shall be co-chaired by one representative from each of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#b7 ,the ,department of the ,interior4 4 7#e7 ,subordinate groups ,section #abbjc7;d7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7;d77 is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,subordinate groups ,the co-chairs may establish such permanent or temporary subordinate groups as determined appropriate by the ,working ,group4 4 7#f7 ,meetings ,section #abbjc7;e7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7;e77 is amended by striking each subcommittee and each working group and inserting each subordinate group4 7#g7 ,coordination ,section #abbjc7;f7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7;f77 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 other ,federal efforts2 7#b7 international mapping activities2 7#c7 coastal ,states2 7#d7 coastal ,indian ,tribes2 7#e7 data acquisition and user groups through workshops1 partnerships1 and other appropriate mechanisms2 and 7#f7 representatives of nongovernmental entities4 4 7#h7 ,advisory panel ,section #abbjc of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7 is amended by striking subsection 7g74 7#i7 ,functions ,section #abbjc of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb71 as amended by paragraph 7#h71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,support functions ,the ,working ,group shall support the ,national ,ocean ,mapping1 ,exploration1 and ,characterization ,council established under section #edje of the ,national ,ocean ,exploration ,act and the ,ocean ,science and ,technology ,subcommittee of the ,ocean ,policy ,committee established under section #hicb7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 on ocean mapping activities and associated technology development across the ,federal ,government1 ,state governments1 coastal ,indian ,tribes1 private industry1 nongovernmental organizations1 and academia4 4 7#aj7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,stat4 #iia7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #abbjc and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #abbjc4 ,interagency working group on ocean and coastal mapping4 4 7c7 ,biennial reports ,section #abbjd of the ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping ,integration ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,no later and all that follows through ,house of ,representatives and inserting ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,ocean ,exploration ,act1 and biennially thereafter until #bjdj1 the co-chairs of the ,working ,group1 in coordination with the ,national ,ocean ,mapping1 ,exploration1 and ,characterization ,council established under section #edje of such ,act1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives12 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 including the data maintained by the ,national ,centers for ,environmental ,information of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 after mapping data2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting 1 including a plan to map the coasts of the ,united ,states on a requirements-based cycle1 with mapping agencies and partners coordinating on a unified approach that factors in recent related studies1 meets multiple user requirements1 and identifies gaps after accomplished2 7#d7 by striking paragraph 7#aj7 and redesignating paragraphs 7#aa71 7#ab71 and 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#aj71 7#aa71 and 7#ab71 respectively2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#aj71 as so redesignated1 by striking with coastal ,state and local government programs and inserting with international1 coastal ,state1 and local government and nongovernmental mapping programs2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#aa71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by striking increase and inserting streamline and expand2 7,b7 by inserting for the purpose of fulfilling ,federal mapping and charting responsibilities1 plans1 and strategies after entities2 and 7,c7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#ab71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#h7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 a progress report on the development of new and innovative technologies and applications through research and development1 including cooperative or other agreements with joint or cooperative research institutes and centers and other nongovernmental entities2 7#ad7 a description of best practices in data processing and distribution and leveraging opportunities among agencies represented on the ,working ,group and with coastal ,states1 coastal ,indian ,tribes1 and nongovernmental entities2 7#ae7 an identification of any training1 technology1 or other requirements for enabling ,federal mapping programs1 vessels1 and aircraft to support a coordinated ocean and coastal mapping program2 and 7#af7 a timetable for implementation and completion of the plan described in paragraph 7#c71 including recommendations for integrating new approaches into the program4 4 7d7 ,,noaa joint ocean and coastal mapping centers 7#a7 ,centers ,section #abbje7;c7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejd7;c77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #c and inserting three2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting and uncrewed after sensing4 7#b7 ,plan ,section #abbje of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejd7 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,plan and inserting ,,noaa joint ocean and coastal mapping centers2 7,b7 by striking subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7d72 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking 7c7 ,,noaa joint ocean and coastal mapping centers4--4 7#c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,stat4 #iia7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #abbje and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #abbje4 ,,noaa joint ocean and coastal mapping centers4 4 7e7 ,ocean and coastal mapping ,federal funding opportunity ,the ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping ,integration ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating sections #abbjf1 #abbjg1 and #abbjh as sections #abbjh1 #abbji1 and #abbaj1 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #abbje the following3 #abbjf4 ,ocean and coastal mapping ,federal funding opportunity 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,ocean ,exploration ,act1 the ,administrator shall develop an integrated ocean and coastal mapping ,federal funding match opportunity1 to be known as the ,brennan ,ocean ,mapping ,fund in memory of ,rear ,admiral ,richard ,t4 ,brennan1 within the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration with ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 local1 nonprofit1 private industry1 or academic partners in order to increase the coordinated acquisition1 processing1 stewardship1 and archival of new ocean and coastal mapping data in ,united ,states waters4 7b7 ,rules ,the ,administrator shall develop administrative and procedural rules for the ocean and coastal mapping ,federal funding match opportunity developed under subsection 7a71 to include-- 7#a7 specific and detailed criteria that must be addressed by an applicant1 such as geographic overlap with preestablished priorities1 number and type of project partners1 benefit to the applicant1 coordination with other funding opportunities1 and benefit to the public2 7#b7 determination of the appropriate funding match amounts and mechanisms to use1 such as grants1 agreements1 or contracts2 and 7#c7 other funding award criteria as are necessary or appropriate to ensure that evaluations of proposals and decisions to award funding under this section are based on objective standards applied fairly and equitably to those proposals4 7c7 ,geospatial services and contract vehicles ,the ocean and coastal mapping ,federal funding match opportunity developed under subsection 7a7 shall leverage ,federal expertise and capacities for geospatial services and ,federal geospatial contract vehicles using the private sector for acquisition efficiencies4 #abbjg4 ,agreements and financial assistance 7a7 ,agreements ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the head of a ,federal agency that is represented on the ,interagency ,committee on ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping may enter into agreements with any other agency that is so represented to provide1 on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis1 facilities1 equipment1 services1 personnel1 and other support services to carry out the purposes of this subtitle4 7b7 ,financial assistance ,the ,administrator may make financial assistance awards 7grants of cooperative agreements7 to any ,state or subdivision thereof or any public or private organization or individual to carry out the purposes of this subtitle4 4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #abbji of such ,act1 as redesignated by subsection 7e77#a71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking this subtitle and all that follows and inserting this subtitle #de1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh42 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking this subtitle and all that follows and inserting this subtitle #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh42 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,ocean and coastal mapping ,federal funding opportunity ,of amounts authorized pursuant to subsection 7a71 #bj1jjj1jjj is authorized to carry out section #abbjf4 4 7g7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,ocean and coastal mapping ,paragraph 7#e7 of section #abbaj of such ,act1 as redesignated by subsection 7e77#a71 is amended by striking processing1 and management and inserting processing1 management1 maintenance1 interpretation1 certification1 and dissemination4 7#b7 ,coastal ,indian ,tribe ,section #abbaj of such ,act1 as redesignated by subsection 7e77#a71 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,coastal ,indian ,tribe ,the term coastal ,indian ,tribe means an ,indian ,tribe1 as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd71 the land of which is located in a coastal ,state4 4 7h7 ,clerical amendments ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,stat4 #iia7 is amended by striking the items relating to sections #abbjf through #abbjh and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #abbjf4 ,ocean and coastal mapping ,federal funding opportunity4 ,sec4 #abbjg4 ,cooperative agreements1 contracts1 and grants4 ,sec4 #abbjh4 ,effect on other laws4 ,sec4 #abbji4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #abbaj4 ,definitions4 4 #ajcjh4 ,modifications to ,hydrographic ,services ,improvement ,act of #aiih 7a7 ,definitions ,section #cjb7d77;,a7 of the ,hydrographic ,services ,improvement ,act of #aiih 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hib7d77;,a77 is amended by inserting hydrodynamic forecast and datum transformation models1 after nautical information databases14 7b7 ,functions of the ,administrator ,section #cjc7;b7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hib;a7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting precision navigation1 after promote2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting and hydrodynamic forecast models after monitoring systems2 7,b7 by inserting and provide foundational information and services required to support coastal resilience planning for coastal transportation and other infrastructure1 coastal protection and restoration projects1 and related activities after efficiency2 and 7,c7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon4 7c7 ,quality assurance program ,section #cjd7;a7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hib;b7a77 is amended by striking product produced and inserting product or service produced or disseminated4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #cjf7;a7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hib;d7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #gj1had1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #ga1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #cd1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bi1icb1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #ch1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #bf1hjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #de1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking #cj1efd1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #ce1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh4 ,,civ ,marine ,mammal ,research and ,response #ajdja4 ,data collection and dissemination ,section #djb of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adba;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by inserting or entangled after stranded2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking strandings1 and inserting strandings and entanglements1 including unusual mortality events12 7ii7 by inserting stranding before region2 and 7iii7 by striking marine mammals2 and and inserting marine mammals and entangled marine mammals to allow comparison of the causes of illness and deaths in stranded marine mammals and entangled marine mammals with physical1 chemical1 and biological environmental parameters2 and2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking analyses1 that would allow comparison of the causes of illness and deaths in stranded marine mammals with physical1 chemical1 and biological environmental parameters4 and inserting analyses42 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,information required ,to be submitted and collected 7#a7 ,in ,general ,after each response to a stranding or entanglement event1 the ,secretary shall collect 7including from any staff of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration that respond directly to such an event71 and shall require each stranding network participant who responds to that stranding or entanglement to submit to the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration or the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service-- 7,a7 data on the stranding event1 including ,,noaa ,form #hi-hfd 7,,omb #jfdh-jagh71 ,,noaa ,form #hi-hgh 7,,omb #jfdh-jagh71 similar successor forms1 or similar information in an appropriate format required by the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service for species under its management authority2 7,b7 supplemental data to the data described in subparagraph 7,a71 which may include1 as available1 relevant information about-- 7i7 weather and tide conditions2 7ii7 offshore human1 predator1 or prey activity2 7iii7 morphometrics2 7iv7 behavior2 7v7 health assessments2 7vi7 life history samples2 or 7vii7 stomach and intestinal contents2 and 7,c7 data and results from laboratory analysis of tissues1 which may include1 as appropriate and available-- 7i7 histopathology2 7ii7 toxicology2 7iii7 microbiology2 7iv7 virology2 or 7v7 parasitology4 7#b7 ,timeline ,a stranding network participant shall submit-- 7,a7 the data described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 not later than #cj days after the date of a response to a stranding or entanglement event2 7,b7 the compiled data described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 not later than #cj days after the date on which the data is available to the stranding network participant2 and 7,c7 the compiled data described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 not later than #cj days after the date on which the laboratory analysis has been reported to the stranding network participant4 7#c7 ,online data input system ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 in consultation with the stranding network and the ,office of ,evaluation ,sciences of the ,general ,services ,administration1 shall establish an online system for the purposes of efficient and timely submission of data described in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,availability of data 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop a program to make information1 including any data and metadata collected under paragraph 7#c7 or 7#d7 of subsection 7b7 or subsection 7c71 available to researchers1 stranding network participants1 and the public-- 7,a7 to improve real-time coordination of response to stranding and entanglement events across geographic areas and between stranding coordinators2 7,b7 to identify and quickly disseminate information on potential public health risks2 7,c7 to facilitate integrated interdisciplinary research2 7,d7 to facilitate peer-reviewed publications2 7,e7 to archive regional data into #a national database for future analyses2 and 7,f7 for education and outreach activities4 7#b7 ,access to data ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any data or metadata collected under subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by staff of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration or the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service that responded directly to a stranding or entanglement event is available to the public through the ,health ,,map and the ,observation ,system not later than #cj days after that data or metadata is collected by1 available to1 or reported to the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 by a stranding network participant that responded directly to a stranding or entanglement event is made available to the public through the ,health ,,map and the ,observation ,system #b years after the date on which that data are submitted to the ,secretary under subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,written release ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b77;,b71 the ,secretary may make data described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 publicly available earlier than #b years after the date on which that data are submitted to the ,secretary under subsection 7c71 if the stranding network participant has completed a written release stating that such data may be made publicly available4 7,b7 ,law enforcement ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may withhold data for a longer period than the period of time described in paragraph 7#b7 in the event of a law enforcement action or legal action that may be related to that data4 7e7 ,standards ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the marine mammal stranding community1 shall-- 7#a7 make publicly available guidance about uniform data and metadata standards to ensure that data collected in accordance with this section can be archived in a form that is readily accessible and understandable to the public through the ,health ,,map and the ,observation ,system2 and 7#b7 periodically update such guidance4 7f7 ,management policy ,in collaboration with the regional stranding networks1 the ,secretary shall develop1 and periodically update1 a data management and public outreach collaboration policy for stranding or entanglement events4 7g7 ,authorship agreements and acknowledgment policy ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 shall include authorship agreements or other acknowledgment considerations for use of data by the public1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7h7 ,savings clause ,the ,secretary shall not require submission of research data that are not described in subsection 7c74 4 #ajdjb4 ,stranding or entanglement response agreements 7a7 ,in general ,section #djc of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adba;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by inserting or entanglement before response2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the period at the end and inserting or entanglement42 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 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 following3 7#c7 include a description of the data management and public outreach policy established under section #djb7;f74 4 7b7 ,table of contents amendment ,the table of contents in the first section of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7,public ,law #ib-ebb2 #hf ,stat4 #ajbg7 is amended by striking the item related to section #djc and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #djc4 ,stranding or entanglement response agreements4 4 #ajdjc4 ,unusual mortality event activity funding ,section #dje7;b7 the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adba;d7b77 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,uses ,amounts in the ,fund shall be available only for use by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and dispersed among claimants based on budgets approved by the ,secretary prior to expenditure-- 7#a7 to make advance1 partial1 or progress payments under contracts or other funding mechanisms for property1 supplies1 salaries1 services1 and travel costs incurred in acting in accordance with the contingency plan issued under section #djd7;b7 or under the direction of an ,onsite ,coordinator for an unusual mortality event designated under section #djd7;a77#b77;,b77iii72 7#b7 for reimbursing any stranding network participant for costs incurred in the collection1 preparation1 analysis1 and transportation of marine mammal tissues and samples collected with respect to an unusual mortality event for the ,tissue ,bank2 and 7#c7 for the care and maintenance of a marine mammal seized under section #ajd7;c77#b77;,d72 and 4 #ajdjd4 ,liability ,section #djf7;a7 of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adba;e7a77 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7#a7 by inserting or entanglement after to a stranding2 and 7#b7 by striking government and inserting ,government4 #ajdje4 ,national ,marine ,mammal ,tissue ,bank and tissue analysis ,section #djg of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adba;f7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,a71 by striking the health of marine mammals and and inserting marine mammal health and mortality and the health of2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting public before access4 #ajdjf4 ,marine ,mammal ,rescue and ,response ,grant ,program and ,rapid ,response ,fund 7a7 ,in general ,section #djh of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adba;f-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section heading and inserting ,marine ,mammal ,rescue and ,response ,grant ,program and ,rapid ,response ,fund2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7a7 through 7d7 and subsections 7f7 through 7h72 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#d7 by inserting before subsection 7f71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 the following3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,emergency assistance 7,a7 ,in ,general ,the term emergency assistance means-- 7i7 financial assistance provided to respond to1 or that results from1 a stranding event or entanglement event that-- 7,i7 causes an immediate increase in the cost of a response1 recovery1 or rehabilitation that is greater than the usual cost of a response1 recovery1 or rehabilitation2 7,,ii7 is cyclical or endemic2 or 7,,iii7 involves a marine mammal that is out of the normal range for that marine mammal2 or 7ii7 financial assistance provided to respond to1 or that results from1 a stranding event or an entanglement event that-- 7,i7 the applicable ,secretary considers to be an emergency2 or 7,,ii7 with the concurrence of the applicable ,secretary1 a ,state1 territorial1 or ,tribal ,government considers to be an emergency4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term emergency assistance does not include financial assistance to respond to an unusual mortality event4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary has the meaning given that term in section #c7ab77;,a74 7#c7 ,stranding region ,the term stranding region means a geographic region designated by the applicable ,secretary for purposes of administration of this title4 7b7 ,john ,h4 ,prescott ,marine ,mammal ,rescue and ,response ,grant ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,the applicable ,secretary shall carry out a grant program1 to be known as the ,john ,h4 ,prescott ,marine ,mammal ,rescue and ,response ,grant ,program 7referred to in this section as the grant program71 to award grants to eligible stranding network participants or stranding network collaborators1 as described in this subsection4 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the grant program are to provide for-- 7,a7 the recovery1 care1 or treatment of sick1 injured1 or entangled marine mammals2 7,b7 responses to marine mammal stranding events that require emergency assistance2 7,c7 the collection of data and samples from living or dead stranded marine mammals for scientific research or assessments regarding marine mammal health2 7,d7 facility operating costs that are directly related to activities described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c72 and 7,e7 development of stranding network capacity1 including training for emergency response1 where facilities do not exist or are sparse4 7#c7 ,contract1 grant1 and cooperative agreement authority 7,a7 ,in general ,the applicable ,secretary may enter into a contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement with any eligible stranding network participant or stranding network collaborator1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 for the purposes described in paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,emergency award flexibility ,following a request for emergency award flexibility and analysis of the merits of and necessity for such a request1 the applicable ,secretary may-- 7i7 amend any contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement entered into under this paragraph1 including provisions concerning the period of performance2 or 7ii7 waive the requirements under subsection 7f7 for grant applications submitted during the provision of emergency assistance4 7#d7 ,equitable distribution of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the extent practicable1 that funds awarded under the grant program are distributed equitably among the stranding regions4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in determining priorities among the stranding regions under this paragraph1 the ,secretary may consider-- 7i7 equitable distribution within the stranding regions1 including the subregions 7including1 but not limited to1 the ,gulf of ,mexico72 7ii7 any episodic stranding1 entanglement1 or mortality events1 except for unusual mortality events1 that occurred in any stranding region in the preceding year2 7iii7 any data with respect to average annual stranding1 entanglements1 and mortality events per stranding region2 7iv7 the size of the marine mammal populations inhabiting a stranding region2 7v7 the importance of the region's marine mammal populations to the well-being of indigenous communities2 and 7vi7 the conservation of protected1 depleted1 threatened1 or endangered marine mammal species4 7,c7 ,strandings ,for the purposes of this program1 priority is to be given to applications focusing on marine mammal strandings4 7#e7 ,application ,to be eligible for a grant under the grant program1 a stranding network participant shall-- 7,a7 submit an application in such form and manner as the applicable ,secretary prescribes2 and 7,b7 be in compliance with the data reporting requirements under section #djb7;d7 and any applicable reporting requirements of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service for species under its management jurisdiction4 7#f7 ,grant criteria ,the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with the ,marine ,mammal ,commission1 a representative from each of the stranding regions1 and other individuals who represent public and private organizations that are actively involved in rescue1 rehabilitation1 release1 scientific research1 marine conservation1 and forensic science with respect to stranded marine mammals under that ,department's jurisdiction1 develop criteria for awarding grants under their respective grant programs4 7#g7 ,maximum grant amount ,no grant made under the grant program for a single award may exceed #aej1jjj in any #ab-month period4 7#h7 ,administrative costs and expenses ,the ,secretary's administrative costs and expenses related to reviewing and awarding grants under the grant program1 in any fiscal year may not exceed the greater of-- 7,a7 #f percent of the amounts made available each fiscal year to carry out the grant program2 or 7,b7 #hj1jjj4 7#i7 ,transparency ,the ,secretary shall make publicly available a list of grant proposals for the upcoming fiscal year1 funded grants1 and requests for grant flexibility under this subsection4 7c7 ,joseph ,r4 ,geraci ,marine ,mammal ,rescue and ,rapid ,response ,fund 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states an interest-bearing fund1 to be known as the ,joseph ,r4 ,geraci ,marine ,mammal ,rescue and ,rapid ,response ,fund 7referred to in this section as the ,rapid ,response ,fund74 7#b7 ,use of ,funds ,amounts in the ,rapid ,response ,fund shall be available only for use by the ,secretary to provide emergency assistance4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the grant program #g1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh1 to remain available until expended1 of which for each fiscal year-- 7i7 #f1jjj1jjj shall be made available to the ,secretary of ,commerce2 and 7ii7 #a1jjj1jjj shall be made available to the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7,b7 ,derivation of funds ,funds to carry out the activities under this section shall be derived from amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 that are enacted after the date of enactment of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc4 7#b7 ,joseph ,r4 ,geraci ,marine ,mammal ,rescue and ,rapid ,response ,fund ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,rapid ,response ,fund #ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh4 7e7 ,acceptance of donations 7#a7 ,in general ,for the purposes of carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may solicit1 accept1 receive1 hold1 administer1 and use gifts1 devises1 and bequests without any further approval or administrative action4 7#b7 ,monetary donations ,a monetary gift1 devise1 or bequest accepted by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall be credited as discretionary offsetting collections to the currently applicable appropriation1 account1 or fund of the ,department of ,commerce and shall be made available for such purposes only to the extent and in the amounts provided in advance in appropriations ,acts4 4 7b7 ,technical edits ,section #djh of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adba;f-#a71 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended in subsection 7f71 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#c7-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking the costs of an activity conducted with a grant under this section shall be and inserting a project conducted with funds awarded under the grant program under this section shall be not less than2 and 7,b7 by striking such costs and inserting such project2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking an activity and inserting a project2 and 7,b7 by striking the activity and inserting the project4 7c7 ,table of contents amendment ,the table of contents in the first section of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7,public ,law #ib-ebb2 #hf ,stat4 #ajbg7 7as amended by section #eejc7;b77 is amended by striking the item related to section #djh and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #djh4 ,marine ,mammal ,rescue and ,response ,grant ,program and ,rapid ,response ,fund4 4 #ajdjg4 ,health ,,map 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,iv of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adba et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #djh the following3 #djh;,a4 ,marine ,mammal ,health ,monitoring and ,analysis ,platform 7,health ,,map7 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,marine ,mammal ,commission1 shall-- 7#a7 establish a marine mammal health monitoring and analysis platform 7referred to in this ,act as the ,health ,,map72 7#b7 incorporate the ,health ,,map into the ,observation ,system2 and 7#c7 make the ,health ,,map-- 7,a7 publicly accessible through the web portal of the ,observation ,system2 and 7,b7 interoperable with other national data systems or other data systems for management or research purposes1 as practicable4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,health ,,map are-- 7#a7 to promote-- 7,a7 interdisciplinary research among individuals with knowledge and experience in marine mammal science1 marine mammal veterinary and husbandry practices1 medical science1 and oceanography1 and with other marine scientists2 7,b7 timely and sustained dissemination and availability of marine mammal health1 stranding1 entanglement1 and mortality data2 7,c7 identification of spatial and temporal patterns of marine mammal mortality1 disease1 and stranding2 7,d7 evaluation of marine mammal health in terms of mortality1 as well as sublethal marine mammal health impacts2 7,e7 improved collaboration and forecasting of marine mammal and larger ecosystem health events2 7,f7 rapid communication and dissemination of information regarding marine mammal strandings that may have implications for human health1 such as those caused by harmful algal blooms2 and 7,g7 increased accessibility of data in a user friendly visual interface for public education and outreach2 and 7#b7 to contribute to an ocean health index that incorporates marine mammal health data4 7c7 ,requirements ,the ,health ,,map shall-- 7#a7 integrate in situ1 remote1 and other marine mammal health1 stranding1 and mortality data1 including visualizations and metadata1 collected by marine mammal stranding networks1 ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 private partners1 and academia2 and 7#b7 be designed-- 7,a7 to enhance data and information availability1 including data sharing among stranding network participants1 scientists1 and the public within and across stranding network regions2 7,b7 to facilitate data and information access across scientific disciplines1 scientists1 and managers2 7,c7 to facilitate public access to national and regional marine mammal health1 stranding1 entanglement1 and mortality data1 including visualizations and metadata1 through the national and regional data portals of the ,observation ,system2 and 7,d7 in collaboration with1 and with input from1 ,states and stranding network participants4 7d7 ,procedures and guidelines ,the ,secretary shall establish and implement policies1 protocols1 and standards for-- 7#a7 reporting marine mammal health data collected by stranding networks consistent with subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #djb2 7#b7 promptly transmitting health data from the stranding networks and other appropriate data providers to the ,health ,,map2 7#c7 disseminating and making publicly available data on marine mammal health1 stranding1 entanglement1 and mortality data in a timely and sustained manner2 and 7#d7 integrating additional marine mammal health1 stranding1 or other relevant data as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7e7 ,consultation ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration shall maintain and update the ,health ,,map in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,marine ,mammal ,commission4 7f7 ,acceptance of donations 7#a7 ,in general ,for the purposes of carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may solicit1 accept1 receive1 hold1 administer1 and use gifts1 devises1 and bequests without any further approval or administrative action4 7#b7 ,monetary donations ,a monetary gift1 devise1 or bequest accepted by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall be credited as discretionary offsetting collections to the currently applicable appropriation1 account1 or fund of the ,department of ,commerce and shall be made available for such purposes only to the extent and in the amounts provided in advance in appropriations ,acts4 4 7b7 ,table of contents amendment ,the table of contents in the first section of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7,public ,law #ib-ebb2 #hf ,stat4 #ajbg7 7as amended by section #eejg7;b77 is amended by inserting after the item related to section #djh the following3 ,sec4 #djh;,a4 ,marine ,mammal ,health ,monitoring and ,analysis ,platform 7,health ,,map74 4 #ajdjh4 ,reports to ,congress 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,iv of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adba et seq47 7as amended by section #eejh7;a77 is amended by inserting after section #djh;,a the following3 #djh;,b4 ,reports to ,congress 7a7 ,definition of appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,health ,,map status report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 in consultation with the ,marine ,mammal ,commission1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and the ,national ,ocean ,research ,leadership ,council1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report describing the status of the ,health ,,map4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a detailed evaluation of the data made publicly available through the ,health ,,map2 7,b7 a detailed list of any gaps in data collected pursuant to the ,health ,,map1 a description of the reasons for those gaps1 and recommended actions to close those gaps2 7,c7 an analysis of the effectiveness of using the website of the ,observation ,system as the platform to collect1 organize1 visualize1 archive1 and disseminate marine mammal stranding and health data2 7,d7 a list of publications1 presentations1 or other relevant work product resulting from1 or produced in collaboration with1 the ,health ,,map2 7,e7 a description of emerging marine mammal health concerns and the applicability of those concerns to human health2 7,f7 an analysis of the feasibility of the ,observation ,system being used as an alert system during stranding events1 entanglement events1 and unusual mortality events for the stranding network1 ,observation ,system partners1 ,health ,,map partners1 ,federal and ,state agencies1 and local and ,tribal governments2 7,g7 an evaluation of the use of ,health ,,map data to predict broader ecosystem events and changes that may impact marine mammal or human health and specific examples of proven or potential uses of ,observation ,system data for those purposes2 and 7,h7 recommendations for the ,health ,,map with respect to-- 7i7 filling any identified data gaps2 7ii7 standards that could be used to improve data quality1 accessibility1 transmission1 interoperability1 and sharing2 7iii7 any other strategies that would contribute to the effectiveness and usefulness of the ,health ,,map2 and 7iv7 the funding levels needed to maintain and improve the ,health ,,map4 7c7 ,data gap analysis 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date on which the report required under subsection 7b77#a7 is submitted1 and every #aj years thereafter1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 in consultation with the ,marine ,mammal ,commission and the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 shall-- 7,a7 make publicly available a report on the data gap analysis described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of ,congress concerning that data gap analysis4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the data gap analysis under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an overview of existing participants within a marine mammal stranding network2 7,b7 an identification of coverage needs and participant gaps within a network2 7,c7 an identification of data and reporting gaps from members of a network2 and 7,d7 an analysis of how stranding and health data are shared and made available to scientists1 academics1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 and the public4 7d7 ,marine mammal response capabilities in the ,arctic 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 and the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geologic ,survey1 in consultation with the ,marine ,mammal ,commission1 shall-- 7,a7 make publicly available a report describing the response capabilities for sick and injured marine mammals in the ,arctic regions of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of ,congress on that report4 7#b7 ,arctic ,the term ,arctic has the meaning given the term in section #aab of the ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act of #aihd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa74 7#c7 ,requirements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description1 developed in consultation with the ,fish and ,wildlife ,service of the ,department of the ,interior1 of all marine mammal stranding agreements in place for the ,arctic region of the ,united ,states1 including species covered1 response capabilities1 facilities and equipment1 and data collection and analysis capabilities2 7,b7 a list of ,state and local government agencies that have personnel trained to respond to marine mammal strandings in the ,arctic region of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 an assessment of potential response and data collection partners and sources of local information and knowledge1 including ,alaska ,native people and villages2 7,d7 an analysis of spatial and temporal trends in marine mammal strandings and unusual mortality events that are correlated with changing environmental conditions in the ,arctic region of the ,united ,states2 7,e7 a description of training and other resource needs to meet emerging response requirements in the ,arctic region of the ,united ,states2 7,f7 an analysis of oiled marine mammal response and rehabilitation capabilities in the ,arctic region of the ,united ,states1 including personnel1 equipment1 facilities1 training1 and husbandry capabilities1 and an assessment of factors that affect response and rehabilitation success rates2 and 7,g7 recommendations to address future stranding response needs for marine mammals in the ,arctic region of the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,table of contents amendment ,the table of contents in the first section of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7,public ,law #ib-ebb2 #hf ,stat4 #ajbg7 7as amended by section #eejh7;b77 is amended by inserting after the item related to section #djh;,a the following3 ,sec4 #djh;,b4 ,reports to ,congress4 4 #ajdji4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #dji of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adba;g7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #aiic and #aiid2 and inserting #bjbc through #bjbh22 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #aiic and #aiid2 and inserting #bjbc through #bjbh22 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking fiscal year #aiic4 and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh44 #ajdaj4 ,definitions ,section #daj of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adba;h7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 and 7#i71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,the term entangle or entanglement means an event in the wild in which a living or dead marine mammal has gear1 rope1 line1 net1 or other material wrapped around or attached to the marine mammal and is-- 7,a7 on lands under the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 including beaches and shorelines2 or 7,b7 in waters under the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 including any navigable waters4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 by striking ,the term and inserting ,except as used in section #djh1 the term2 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#c7 ,the term ,health ,,map means the ,marine ,mammal ,health ,monitoring and ,analysis ,platform established under section #djh;,a7a77#a74 7#d7 ,the term ,observation ,system means the ,national ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system established under section #abcjd of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjc74 4 #ajdaa4 ,study on marine mammal mortality 7a7 ,in ,general ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,undersecretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere shall1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,marine ,mammal ,commission1 conduct a study evaluating the connections among marine heat waves1 frequency and intensity of harmful algal blooms1 prey availability1 and habitat degradation1 and the impacts of these conditions on marine mammal mortality4 7b7 ,report ,the ,undersecretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,marine ,mammal ,commission1 shall prepare1 post to a publicly available website1 and brief the appropriate committees of ,congress on1 a report containing the results of the study described in subsection 7a74 ,the report shall identify priority research activities1 opportunities for collaboration1 and current gaps in effort and resource limitations related to advancing scientific understanding of how ocean heat waves1 harmful algae blooms1 availability of prey1 and habitat degradation impact marine mammal mortality4 ,the report shall include recommendations for policies needed to mitigate and respond to mortality events4 ,,cv ,volcanic ,ash and ,fumes #ajeja4 ,modifications to ,national ,volcano ,early ,warning and ,monitoring ,system 7a7 ,definitions ,subsection 7a7 of section #ejja of the ,john ,d4 ,dingell1 ,jr4 ,conservation1 ,management1 and ,recreation ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cak7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,secretary of ,commerce ,the term ,secretary of ,commerce means the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,volcanic ,ash ,advisory ,center ,the term ,volcanic ,ash ,advisory ,center means an entity designated by the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization that is responsible for informing aviation interests about the presence of volcanic ash in the airspace4 4 7b7 ,purposes ,subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 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 following3 7iii7 to strengthen the warning and monitoring systems of volcano observatories in the ,united ,states by integrating relevant capacities of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 including with the ,volcanic ,ash ,advisory ,centers located in ,anchorage1 ,alaska1 and ,washington1 ,d4,c41 to observe and model emissions of gases1 aerosols1 and ash1 atmospheric dynamics and chemistry1 and ocean chemistry resulting from volcanic eruptions4 4 7c7 ,system components ,subsection 7b77#b7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by striking and before spectrometry2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 and unoccupied aerial vehicles after emissions2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,memorandum of understanding ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce shall develop and execute a memorandum of understanding to establish cooperative support for the activities of the ,system from the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 including environmental observations1 modeling1 and temporary duty assignments of personnel to support emergency activities1 as necessary or appropriate4 4 7d7 ,management ,subsection 7b77#c7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,update 7,i7 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration cost estimates ,the ,secretary of ,commerce shall submit to the ,secretary annual cost estimates for modernization activities and support of the ,system for the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7,,ii7 ,update of management plan ,the ,secretary shall update the management plan submitted under clause 7i7 to include the cost estimates submitted under subclause 7,i74 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,collaboration ,the ,secretary of ,commerce shall collaborate with the ,secretary to implement activities carried out under this section related to the expertise of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 including observations and modeling of emissions of gases1 aerosols1 and ash1 atmospheric dynamics and chemistry1 and ocean chemistry resulting from volcanic eruptions4 4 7e7 ,funding ,subsection 7c7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting 1 ,united ,states ,geological ,survey after appropriations2 and 7,b7 by inserting to the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey after appropriated24 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for the period of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbd4 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,united ,states ,geological ,survey2 and 7,b7 by inserting of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey and the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration after programs4 7f7 ,implementation plan 7#a7 ,development of plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall develop a plan to implement the amendments made by this ,act during the #e-year period beginning on the date on which the plan is developed4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an estimate of the cost and schedule required for the implementation described in such paragraph4 7#c7 ,public availability ,upon completion of the plan developed under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall make the plan publicly available4 ,,cvi ,learning ,excellence and ,good ,examples from ,new ,developers #ajfja4 ,learning excellence and good examples from new developers 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administration ,the term ,administration means the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#b7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere and ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#c7 ,earth ,prediction ,innovation ,center ,the term ,earth ,prediction ,innovation ,center means the community global weather research modeling system described in paragraph 7#e77;,e7 of section #ajb7;b7 of the ,weather ,research ,forecasting and ,innovation ,act of #bjag 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #heab7;b771 as redesignated by this section4 7#d7 ,model ,the term model means any vetted numerical model and associated data assimilation of the ,earth's system or its components-- 7,a7 developed1 in whole or in part1 by scientists and engineers employed by the ,administration2 or 7,b7 otherwise developed1 in whole or in part1 using ,federal funds4 7#e7 ,open license ,the term open license has the same meaning given such term in section #cejb7ba7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,operational model ,the term operational model means any model that has an output used by the ,administration for operational functions4 7#g7 ,suitable model ,the term suitable model means a model that meets the requirements described in paragraph 7#e77;,e77ii7 of section #ajb7;b7 of the ,weather ,research ,forecasting and ,innovation ,act of #bjag 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #heab7;b771 as redesignated by this title1 as determined by the ,administrator4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are-- 7#a7 to support innovation in modeling by allowing interested stakeholders to have easy and complete access to operational model codes and to other models1 as the ,administrator determines appropriate2 and 7#b7 to use vetted innovations arising from access described in paragraph 7#a7 to improve modeling by the ,administration4 7c7 ,plan and implementation of plan ,to make certain models and data available to the public 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall develop and implement a plan to make available to the public1 at no cost and with no restrictions on copying1 publishing1 distributing1 citing1 adapting1 or otherwise using under an open license1 the following3 7,a7 ,operational models developed by the ,administration4 7,b7 ,models that are not operational models1 including experimental and developmental models1 as the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7,c7 ,applicable information and documentation for models described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 including a description of intended model outputs4 7,d7 ,subject to subsection 7f71 all data owned by the ,federal ,government and data that the ,administrator has the legal right to redistribute that are associated with models made available to the public pursuant to the plan and used in operational forecasting by the ,administration1 including-- 7i7 relevant metadata2 and 7ii7 data used for operational models used by the ,administration as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,accommodations ,in developing and implementing the plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator may make such accommodations as the ,administrator considers appropriate to ensure that the public release of any model1 information1 documentation1 or data pursuant to the plan do not jeopardize-- 7,a7 national security2 7,b7 intellectual property or redistribution rights1 including under titles #ag and #ce1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 any trade secret or commercial or financial information subject to section #eeb7;b77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,d7 any models or data that are otherwise restricted by contract or other written agreement2 or 7,e7 the mission of the ,administration to protect lives and property4 7#c7 ,priority ,in developing and implementing the plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall prioritize making available to the public the models described in paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7#d7 ,protections for privacy and statistical information ,in developing and implementing the plan under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall ensure that all requirements incorporated into any models described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 ensure compliance with statistical laws and other relevant data protection requirements1 including the protection of any personally identifiable information4 7#e7 ,exclusion of certain models ,in developing and implementing the plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator may exclude models that the ,administrator determines will be retired or superseded in fewer than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#f7 ,platforms ,in carrying out paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 the ,administrator may use government servers1 contracts or agreements with a private vendor1 or any other platform consistent with the purpose of this title4 7#g7 ,support program ,the ,administrator shall plan for and establish a program to support infrastructure1 including telecommunications and technology infrastructure of the ,administration and the platforms described in paragraph 7#f71 relevant to making operational models and data available to the public pursuant to the plan under subsection 7a74 7#h7 ,technical correction ,section #ajb7;b7 of the ,weather ,research ,forecasting and ,innovation ,act of #bjag 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #heab7;b77 is amended by redesignating the second paragraph 7#d7 7as added by section #d7;a7 of the ,national ,integrated ,drought ,information ,system ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-dbc2 #acb ,stat4 #edef77 as paragraph 7#e74 7d7 ,requirement ,to review models and leverage innovations ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 consistent with the mission of the ,earth ,prediction ,innovation ,center1 periodically review innovations and improvements made by persons not employed by the ,administration as ,federal employees to the operational models made available to the public pursuant to the plan under subsection 7c77#a7 in order to improve the accuracy and timeliness of forecasts of the ,administration2 and 7#b7 if the ,administrator identifies an innovation for a suitable model1 develop and implement a plan to use the innovation to improve the model4 7e7 ,report on implementation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the implementation of this section that includes a description of-- 7,a7 the implementation of the plan required by subsection 7c72 7,b7 the process of the ,administration under subsection 7d7-- 7i7 for engaging with interested stakeholders to learn what innovations those stakeholders have found2 7ii7 for reviewing those innovations2 and 7iii7 for operationalizing innovations to improve suitable models2 and 7,c7 the use of any ,federal financial assistance1 including under section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aiij 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai7 or the ,crowdsourcing and ,citizen ,science ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgbd71 in order to facilitate and incentivize the sharing of externally developed improvements for testing1 evaluation1 validation1 and application to further improve the mission of the ,administration1 and any other ,administration priorities4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7f7 ,protection of national security interests 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 for models developed in whole or in part with the ,department of ,defense1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 as appropriate1 shall withhold any model or data if the ,administrator or the ,secretary of ,defense determines doing so to be necessary to protect the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede any other provision of law governing the protection of the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg4 ,k ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb #aajja4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this division is as follows3 ,sec4 #aajja4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #aajjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #aajjc4 ,rule of construction4 ,title ,,cxi--,authorizations ,sec4 #aaaja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #aaajb4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training4 ,sec4 #aaajc4 ,authorization for certain programs and services4 ,sec4 #aaajd4 ,availability of amounts for acquisition of additional vessels4 ,sec4 #aaaje4 ,shoreside infrastructure and facilities4 ,sec4 #aaajf4 ,coast ,guard yard resilient infrastructure and construction improvement4 ,title ,,cxii--,coast ,guard ,subtitle ,a--,infrastructure and ,assets ,sec4 #aabja4 ,report on shoreside infrastructure and facilities projects4 ,sec4 #aabjb4 ,report and briefing on resourcing strategy for ,western ,pacific region4 ,sec4 #aabjc4 ,study and report on national security and drug trafficking threats in ,florida ,straits1 ,cuba1 and ,caribbean region4 ,sec4 #aabjd4 ,coast ,guard ,yard4 ,sec4 #aabje4 ,authority to enter into transactions other than contracts and grants to procure cost-effective technology for mission needs4 ,sec4 #aabjf4 ,improvements to infrastructure and operations planning4 ,sec4 #aabjg4 ,aqua alert notification system pilot program4 ,sec4 #aabjh4 ,pilot project for enhancing ,coast ,guard cutter readiness through condition-based maintenance4 ,sec4 #aabji4 ,study on laydown of ,coast ,guard ,cutters4 ,sec4 #aabaj4 ,acquisition life-cycle cost estimates4 ,sec4 #aabaa4 ,disposition of infrastructure related to ,e-,,loran4 ,subtitle ,b--,great ,lakes ,sec4 #aabab4 ,great ,lakes winter commerce4 ,sec4 #aabac4 ,database on icebreaking operations in ,great ,lakes4 ,sec4 #aabad4 ,center of expertise for ,great ,lakes oil spill search and response4 ,sec4 #aabae4 ,great ,lakes snowmobile acquisition plan4 ,sec4 #aabaf4 ,great ,lakes barge inspection exemption4 ,sec4 #aabag4 ,study on sufficiency of ,coast ,guard aviation assets to meet mission demands4 ,subtitle ,c--,arctic ,sec4 #aabah4 ,establishment of medium icebreaker program office4 ,sec4 #aabai4 ,arctic activities4 ,sec4 #aabbj4 ,study on ,arctic operations and infrastructure4 ,sec4 #aabba4 ,pribilof ,island transition completion actions4 ,sec4 #aabbb4 ,report on shipyards of ,finland and ,sweden4 ,sec4 #aabbc4 ,acquisition of icebreaker4 ,subtitle ,d--,maritime ,cyber and ,artificial ,intelligence ,sec4 #aabbd4 ,enhancing maritime cybersecurity4 ,sec4 #aabbe4 ,establishment of unmanned system program and autonomous control and computer vision technology project4 ,sec4 #aabbf4 ,artificial intelligence strategy4 ,sec4 #aabbg4 ,review of artificial intelligence applications and establishment of performance metrics4 ,sec4 #aabbh4 ,cyber data management4 ,sec4 #aabbi4 ,data management4 ,sec4 #aabcj4 ,study on cyber threats to ,united ,states marine transportation system4 ,subtitle ,e--,aviation ,sec4 #aabca4 ,space-available travel on ,coast ,guard aircraft3 program authorization and eligible recipients4 ,sec4 #aabcb4 ,report on ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,barbers ,point hangar4 ,sec4 #aabcc4 ,study on operational availability of ,coast ,guard aircraft and strategy for ,coast ,guard ,aviation4 ,subtitle ,f--,workforce ,readiness ,sec4 #aabcd4 ,authorized strength4 ,sec4 #aabce4 ,continuation of officers with certain critical skills on active duty4 ,sec4 #aabcf4 ,number and distribution of officers on active duty promotion list4 ,sec4 #aabcg4 ,career incentive pay for marine inspectors4 ,sec4 #aabch4 ,expansion of ability for selection board to recommend officers of particular merit for promotion4 ,sec4 #aabci4 ,modification to education loan repayment program4 ,sec4 #aabdj4 ,retirement of ,vice ,commandant4 ,sec4 #aabda4 ,report on resignation and retirement processing times and denial4 ,sec4 #aabdb4 ,calculation of active service4 ,sec4 #aabdc4 ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system procedure review4 ,sec4 #aabdd4 ,expansion of authority for multirater assessments of certain personnel4 ,sec4 #aabde4 ,promotion parity4 ,sec4 #aabdf4 ,partnership program to diversify ,coast ,guard4 ,sec4 #aabdg4 ,expansion of ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 ,sec4 #aabdh4 ,improving representation of women and racial and ethnic minorities among ,coast ,guard active-duty members4 ,sec4 #aabdi4 ,strategy to enhance diversity through recruitment and accession4 ,sec4 #aabej4 ,support for ,coast ,guard ,academy4 ,sec4 #aabea4 ,training for congressional affairs personnel4 ,sec4 #aabeb4 ,strategy for retention of cuttermen4 ,sec4 #aabec4 ,study on performance of ,coast ,guard ,force ,readiness ,command4 ,sec4 #aabed4 ,study on frequency of weapons training for ,coast ,guard personnel4 ,subtitle ,g--,miscellaneous ,provisions ,sec4 #aabee4 ,modification of prohibition on operation or procurement of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems4 ,sec4 #aabef4 ,budgeting of ,coast ,guard relating to certain operations4 ,sec4 #aabeg4 ,report on ,san ,diego maritime domain awareness4 ,sec4 #aabeh4 ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard vessels for public purposes4 ,sec4 #aabei4 ,national ,coast ,guard ,museum funding plan4 ,sec4 #aabfj4 ,report on ,coast ,guard explosive ordnance disposal4 ,sec4 #aabfa4 ,transfer and conveyance4 ,sec4 #aabfb4 ,transparency and oversight4 ,sec4 #aabfc4 ,study on safety inspection program for containers and facilities4 ,sec4 #aabfd4 ,operational data sharing capability4 ,sec4 #aabfe4 ,feasibility study on construction of ,coast ,guard station at ,port ,mansfield4 ,sec4 #aabff4 ,procurement of tethered aerostat radar system for ,coast ,guard ,station ,south ,padre ,island4 ,sec4 #aabfg4 ,prohibition on major acquisition contracts with entities associated with ,chinese ,communist ,party4 ,sec4 #aabfh4 ,review of drug interdiction equipment and standards2 testing for fentanyl during interdiction operations4 ,sec4 #aabfi4 ,public availability of information on monthly migrant interdictions4 ,sec4 #aabgj4 ,cargo waiting time reduction4 ,sec4 #aabga4 ,study on ,coast ,guard oversight and investigations4 ,subtitle ,h--,sexual ,assault and ,sexual ,harassment ,response and ,prevention ,sec4 #aabgb4 ,administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits4 ,sec4 #aabgc4 ,policy on requests for permanent changes of station or unit transfers by persons who report being the victim of sexual assault4 ,sec4 #aabgd4 ,sex offenses and personnel records4 ,sec4 #aabge4 ,study on ,special ,victims' ,counsel program4 ,title ,,cxiii--,environment ,subtitle ,a--,marine ,mammals ,sec4 #aacja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #aacjb4 ,assistance to ports to reduce impacts of vessel traffic and port operations on marine mammals4 ,sec4 #aacjc4 ,near real-time monitoring and mitigation program for large cetaceans4 ,sec4 #aacjd4 ,pilot program to establish a ,cetacean ,desk for ,puget ,sound region4 ,sec4 #aacje4 ,monitoring ocean soundscapes4 ,subtitle ,b--,oil ,spills ,sec4 #aacjf4 ,report on changing salvors4 ,sec4 #aacjg4 ,limited indemnity provisions in standby oil spill response contracts4 ,sec4 #aacjh4 ,improving oil spill preparedness4 ,sec4 #aacji4 ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria4 ,sec4 #aacaj4 ,coast ,guard claims processing costs4 ,sec4 #aacaa4 ,calculation of interest on debt owed to national pollution fund4 ,sec4 #aacab4 ,per-incident limitation4 ,sec4 #aacac4 ,access to ,oil ,spill ,liability ,trust ,fund4 ,sec4 #aacad4 ,cost-reimbursable agreements4 ,sec4 #aacae4 ,oil spill response review4 ,sec4 #aacaf4 ,additional exceptions to regulations for towing vessels4 ,sec4 #aacag4 ,port ,coordination ,council for ,point ,spencer4 ,subtitle ,c--,environmental ,compliance ,sec4 #aacah4 ,providing requirements for vessels anchored in established anchorage grounds4 ,sec4 #aacai4 ,study on impacts on shipping and commercial1 ,tribal1 and recreational fisheries from development of renewable energy on ,west ,coast4 ,sec4 #aacbj4 ,use of devices broadcasting on ,,ais for purposes of marking fishing gear4 ,subtitle ,d--,environmental ,issues ,sec4 #aacba4 ,notification of communication outages4 ,sec4 #aacbb4 ,improvements to communication with fishing industry and related stakeholders4 ,sec4 #aacbc4 ,advance notification of military or other exercises4 ,sec4 #aacbd4 ,modifications to ,sport ,fish ,restoration and ,boating ,trust ,fund administration4 ,sec4 #aacbe4 ,load lines4 ,sec4 #aacbf4 ,actions by ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service to increase energy production4 ,sec4 #aacbg4 ,aquatic ,nuisance ,species ,task ,force4 ,sec4 #aacbh4 ,safety standards4 ,subtitle ,e--,illegal ,fishing and ,forced ,labor ,prevention ,sec4 #aacbi4 ,definitions4 ,chapter #a--;,combating ,human ,trafficking ,through ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,sec4 #aaccj4 ,enhancement of ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program ,message ,set in ,automated ,commercial ,environment system4 ,sec4 #aacca4 ,data sharing and aggregation4 ,sec4 #aaccb4 ,import audits4 ,sec4 #aaccc4 ,availability of fisheries information4 ,sec4 #aaccd4 ,report on ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program4 ,sec4 #aacce4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,chapter #b--,strengthening ,international ,fisheries ,management ,to ,combat ,human ,trafficking ,sec4 #aaccf4 ,denial of port privileges4 ,sec4 #aaccg4 ,identification and certification criteria4 ,sec4 #aacch4 ,equivalent conservation measures4 ,sec4 #aacci4 ,capacity building in foreign fisheries4 ,sec4 #aacdj4 ,training of ,united ,states observers4 ,sec4 #aacda4 ,regulations4 ,title ,,cxiv--,support for ,coast ,guard ,workforce ,subtitle ,a--,support for ,coast ,guard ,members and ,families ,sec4 #aadja4 ,coast ,guard child care improvements4 ,sec4 #aadjb4 ,armed ,forces access to ,coast ,guard child development services4 ,sec4 #aadjc4 ,cadet pregnancy policy improvements4 ,sec4 #aadjd4 ,combat-related special compensation4 ,sec4 #aadje4 ,study on food security4 ,subtitle ,b--,healthcare ,sec4 #aadjf4 ,development of medical staffing standards for ,coast ,guard4 ,sec4 #aadjg4 ,healthcare system review and strategic plan4 ,sec4 #aadjh4 ,data collection and access to care4 ,sec4 #aadji4 ,behavioral health policy4 ,sec4 #aadaj4 ,members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury4 ,sec4 #aadaa4 ,improvements to ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system and transition program4 ,sec4 #aadab4 ,expansion of access to counseling4 ,sec4 #aadac4 ,expansion of postgraduate opportunities for members of ,coast ,guard in medical and related fields4 ,sec4 #aadad4 ,study on ,coast ,guard medical facilities needs4 ,sec4 #aadae4 ,study on ,coast ,guard telemedicine program4 ,subtitle ,c--,housing ,sec4 #aadaf4 ,study on ,coast ,guard housing access1 cost1 and challenges4 ,sec4 #aadag4 ,audit of certain military housing conditions of enlisted members of ,coast ,guard in ,key ,west1 ,florida4 ,sec4 #aadah4 ,study on ,coast ,guard housing authorities and privatized housing4 ,sec4 #aadai4 ,strategy to improve quality of life at remote units4 ,subtitle ,d--,other ,matters ,sec4 #aadbj4 ,report on availability of emergency supplies for ,coast ,guard personnel4 ,sec4 #aadba4 ,fleet mix analysis and shore infrastructure investment plan4 ,title ,,cxv--,maritime ,subtitle ,a--,vessel ,safety ,sec4 #aaeja4 ,responses to safety recommendations4 ,sec4 #aaejb4 ,requirements for ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessels4 ,sec4 #aaejc4 ,exoneration and limitation of liability for small passenger vessels4 ,sec4 #aaejd4 ,at-sea recovery operations pilot program4 ,sec4 #aaeje4 ,historic wood sailing vessels4 ,sec4 #aaejf4 ,certificates of numbers for undocumented vessels4 ,sec4 #aaejg4 ,comptroller ,general review and report on ,coast ,guard oversight of third-party organizations4 ,sec4 #aaejh4 ,articulated tug-barge manning4 ,sec4 #aaeji4 ,fishing vessel safety4 ,sec4 #aaeaj4 ,exemptions for certain passenger vessels4 ,subtitle ,b--,merchant ,mariner ,credentialing ,sec4 #aaeaa4 ,modernizing merchant mariner credentialing system4 ,sec4 #aaeab4 ,assessment regarding application process for merchant mariner credentials4 ,sec4 #aaeac4 ,,gao report4 ,sec4 #aaead4 ,military to ,mariners ,act of #bjbb4 ,sec4 #aaeae4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters ,sec4 #aaeaf4 ,nonoperating individual4 ,sec4 #aaeag4 ,oceanographic research vessels4 ,sec4 #aaeah4 ,port access routes briefing4 ,sec4 #aaeai4 ,definition of stateless vessel4 ,sec4 #aaebj4 ,limitation on recovery for certain injuries incurred in aquaculture activities4 ,sec4 #aaeba4 ,report on securing vessels and cargo4 ,sec4 #aaebb4 ,report on enforcement of coastwise laws4 ,sec4 #aaebc4 ,land conveyance1 ,sharpe ,army ,depot1 ,lathrop1 ,california4 ,sec4 #aaebd4 ,prohibition on entry and operation4 ,sec4 #aaebe4 ,floating dry docks4 ,sec4 #aaebf4 ,updated requirements for fishing crew agreements4 ,title ,,cxvi--,sexual ,assault and ,sexual ,harassment ,prevention and ,response ,sec4 #aafja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #aafjb4 ,convicted sex offender as grounds for denial4 ,sec4 #aafjc4 ,sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for suspension or revocation4 ,sec4 #aafjd4 ,accommodation2 notices4 ,sec4 #aafje4 ,protection against discrimination4 ,sec4 #aafjf4 ,alcohol at sea4 ,sec4 #aafjg4 ,surveillance requirements4 ,sec4 #aafjh4 ,master key control4 ,sec4 #aafji4 ,requirement to report sexual assault and harassment4 ,sec4 #aafaj4 ,safety management system4 ,sec4 #aafaa4 ,reports to ,congress4 ,title ,,cxvii--,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,subtitle ,a--,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,sec4 #aagja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #aagjb4 ,requirement for appointments4 ,sec4 #aagjc4 ,repeal of requirement to promote ensigns after #c years of service4 ,sec4 #aagjd4 ,authority to provide awards and decorations4 ,sec4 #aagje4 ,retirement and separation4 ,sec4 #aagjf4 ,improving professional mariner staffing4 ,sec4 #aagjg4 ,legal assistance4 ,sec4 #aagjh4 ,acquisition of aircraft for agency air1 atmosphere1 and weather reconnaissance and research mission4 ,sec4 #aagji4 ,report on professional mariner staffing models4 ,subtitle ,b--,other ,matters ,sec4 #aagaj4 ,conveyance of certain property of ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration in ,juneau1 ,alaska4 ,title ,,cxviii--,technical1 ,conforming1 and ,clarifying ,amendments ,sec4 #aahja4 ,terms and vacancies4 ,sec4 #aahjb4 ,passenger vessel security and safety requirements4 ,sec4 #aahjc4 ,technical corrections4 ,sec4 #aahjd4 ,transportation worker identification credential technical amendments4 ,sec4 #aahje4 ,reinstatement4 ,sec4 #aahjf4 ,determination of budgetary effects4 ,sec4 #aahjg4 ,technical amendment4 ,sec4 #aahjh4 ,lighthouse service amendments4 #aajjb4 ,definitions ,in this division3 7#a7 ,commandant ,the term ,commandant means the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,secretary ,except as otherwise provided1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 #aajjc4 ,rule of construction 7a7 ,in general ,nothing in this division may be construed-- 7#a7 to satisfy any requirement for government-to-government consultation with ,tribal governments2 or 7#b7 to affect or modify any treaty or other right of any ,tribal government4 7b7 ,tribal government defined ,in this section1 the term ,tribal government means the recognized governing body of any ,indian or ,alaska ,native ,tribe1 band1 nation1 pueblo1 village1 community1 component band1 or component reservation1 individually identified 7including parenthetically7 in the list published most recently as of the date of the enactment of this ,act pursuant to section #ajd of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca74 ,,cxi ,authorizations #aaaja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #dijb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba and inserting fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7i7 #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7ii7 #aj1gej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking #ag1jce1jjj and inserting #bc1def1jjj2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking 1 7,a77ii7 #ag1cgf1jjj and inserting 7,a77ii71 #bd1cec1jjj2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7i7 #c1cab1aad1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7ii7 #c1dgg1fjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7i7 #bj1djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7ii7 #bj1hjh1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #g1dgf1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7,b7 #ad1fha1jhd for fiscal year #bjbc4 2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #bdj1egg1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7,b7 #beb1hhg1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 4 #aaajb4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training ,section #dijd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba and inserting fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by striking fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba and inserting fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc4 #aaajc4 ,authorization for certain programs and services ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section #dijb7a77;,a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 there are authorized to the ,commandant for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc-- 7#a7 #be1jjj1jjj for the child care subsidy program as established under section #aadja;and any additional eligible uses established by the ,commandant under the amendment made by subsection 7c7 of section #aadja2 7#b7 #a1cjj1jjj for expansion of behavioral health services in the ,coast ,guard under section #aadab2 7#c7 #c1jjj1jjj for the ,aqua ,alert ,notification ,system pilot program established under section #aabjg2 and 7#d7 #a1jjj1jjj to prepare the evaluation of requirements for the ,arctic ,security ,cutter4 #aaajd4 ,availability of amounts for acquisition of additional vessels 7a7 ,in general ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section #dijb7b77;,a77ii7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #aaaja1 for fiscal year #bjbc-- 7#a7 #cjj1jjj1jjj shall be authorized for the acquisition of a twelfth ,national ,security ,cutter2 7#b7 #dbj1jjj1jjj shall be authorized for the acquisition of #f ,fast ,response ,cutters2 7#c7 #agb1ejj1jjj is authorized for the program management1 design1 and acquisition of #ab ,pacific ,northwest heavy weather boats that are at least as capable as the ,coast ,guard #eb-;foot motor surfboat2 7#d7 #afg1bjj1jjj is authorized for the third ,polar ,security ,cutter2 7#e7 #aej1jjj1jjj is authorized for the acquisition or procurement of an available icebreaker 7as such term is defined under section #aabbc72 7#f7 for fiscal year #bjbb1 #cej1jjj1jjj shall be authorized for the acquisition of a ,great ,lakes icebreaker at least as capable as ,coast ,guard cutter ,mackinaw 7,,wlbb-#cj72 7#g7 in addition to amounts authorized under paragraph 7#f71 #bj1jjj1jjj shall be authorized for the design and selection of icebreaking cutters for operation in the ,great ,lakes1 the ,northeastern ,united ,states1 and the ,arctic as appropriate1 that are at least as capable as the ,coast ,guard #adj-;foot icebreaking tugs2 and 7#h7 #fej1jjj1jjj is authorized for the continued acquisition of ,offshore ,patrol ,cutters4 7b7 ,treatment of acquired cutter ,any cutter acquired using amounts authorized under subsection 7a7 shall be in addition to the ,national ,security ,cutters and ,fast ,response ,cutters approved under the existing acquisition baseline in the program of record for the ,national ,security ,cutter and ,fast ,response ,cutter4 #aaaje4 ,shoreside infrastructure and facilities 7a7 ,in general ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section #dijb7b77;,a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7#a7 for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj is authorized to fund maintenance1 construction1 and repairs for ,coast ,guard shoreside infrastructure2 and 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 #abg1jjj1jjj is authorized for improvements to facilities of the ,coast ,guard ,yard4 7b7 ,set-asides ,of the amounts authorized under subsection 7a77#a7-- 7#a7 up to #fj1jjj1jjj is authorized to fund ,phase ,i1 in fiscal year #bjbb1 and #fj1jjj1jjj is authorized to fund ,phase ,,ii1 in fiscal year #bjbc1 for the recapitalization of the barracks at the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,training ,center ,cape ,may in ,cape ,may1 ,new ,jersey2 7#b7 #fg1ejj1jjj is authorized for the construction of additional new child care development centers not constructed using funds authorized by title ,v of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh72 and 7#c7 up to #a1bjj1jjj is authorized to-- 7,a7 complete repairs to the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,station1 ,new ,york1 waterfront1 including repairs to the concrete pier2 and 7,b7 replace floating piers ,alpha and ,bravo1 the ,south ,breakwater and ,ice ,screen1 the ,north ,breakwater and ,ice ,screen and the seawall4 7c7 ,mitigation of hazard risks ,in carrying out projects with funds authorized under subsection 7a71 the ,coast ,guard shall mitigate1 to the greatest extent practicable1 natural hazard risks identified in any ,shore ,infrastructure ,vulnerability ,assessment for ,phase ,i related to such projects4 #aaajf4 ,coast ,guard yard resilient infrastructure and construction improvement ,there is authorized to appropriated for the period of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh for the ,secretary-- 7#a7 #bgc1jjj1jjj for the purposes of improvements to facilities of the ,coast ,guard ,yard2 and 7#b7 #bcf1jjj1jjj for the acquisition of a new floating drydock at the ,yard4 ,,cxii ,coast ,guard ,a ,infrastructure and ,assets #aabja4 ,report on shoreside infrastructure and facilities projects 7a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 a detailed list of ,coast ,guard shoreside infrastructure projects contemplated in each ,coast ,guard ,sector area of responsibility and planned within the #g years following the submission of the annual report for all ,coast ,guard facilities located within each ,coast ,guard ,sector area of responsibility in the order of priority1 including recapitalization1 maintenance needs in excess of #ajj1jjj1 dredging1 and other shoreside infrastructure needs of the ,coast ,guard2 7#b7 the estimated cost of projects to fulfill each project1 to the extent available2 and 7#c7 a general description of the state of planning1 including design and engineering1 for each such project4 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include all unfunded shoreside infrastructure and facility priorities meeting the criteria under subsection 7a7 recommended to the ,commandant for consideration for inclusion in the unfunded priority list report to ,congress under section #eajh of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 regardless of whether the unfunded shoreside infrastructure project is included in the final annual unfunded priority list to ,congress4 #aabjb4 ,report and briefing on resourcing strategy for ,western ,pacific region 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,coast ,guard ,commander of the ,pacific ,area1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report outlining the resourcing needs of the ,coast ,guard to achieve optimum operations in the ,western ,pacific region4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the risks and associated needs-- 7i7 to ,united ,states strategic maritime interests1 in particular such interests in areas west of the ,international ,date ,line1 including risks to bilateral maritime partners of the ,united ,states1 posed by not fully staffing and equipping ,coast ,guard operations in the ,western ,pacific region2 7ii7 to the ,coast ,guard mission and force posed by not fully staffing and equipping ,coast ,guard operations in the ,western ,pacific region2 and 7iii7 to support the call of the ,president1 as set forth in the ,indo-,pacific ,strategy1 to expand ,coast ,guard presence and cooperation in ,southeast ,asia1 ,south ,asia1 and the ,pacific ,islands1 with a focus on advising1 training1 deployment1 and capacity building4 7,b7 ,a description of the additional resources1 including shoreside resources1 required to fully implement the needs described in subparagraph 7,a71 including the ,united ,states commitment to bilateral fisheries law enforcement in the ,pacific ,ocean4 7,c7 ,a description of the operational and personnel assets required and a dispersal plan for available and projected future ,coast ,guard cutters and aviation forces to conduct optimum operations in the ,western ,pacific region4 7,d7 ,an analysis with respect to whether a national security cutter or fast response cutter located at a ,united ,states military installation in a foreign country in the ,western ,pacific region would enhance ,united ,states national security1 partner country capacity building1 and prevention and effective response to illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the benefits and associated costs involved in-- 7i7 increasing staffing of ,coast ,guard personnel within the command elements of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command or subordinate commands2 and 7ii7 designating a ,coast ,guard patrol force under the direct authority of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command with associated forward-based assets and personnel4 7,f7 ,an identification of any additional authority necessary1 including proposals for legislative change1 to meet the needs identified in accordance with subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 and any other mission requirement in the ,western ,pacific region4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,commandant submits the report under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant1 or a designated individual1 shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the findings and conclusions of such report4 #aabjc4 ,study and report on national security and drug trafficking threats in ,florida ,straits1 ,cuba1 and ,caribbean region 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall conduct a study on threats to national security1 drug trafficking1 and other relevant threats the ,commandant considers appropriate in the ,florida ,straits and ,caribbean region1 including ,cuba4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 new technology and evasive maneuvers used by transnational criminal organizations to evade detection and interdiction by ,coast ,guard law enforcement units and interagency partners2 and 7,b7 capability gaps of the ,coast ,guard with respect to-- 7i7 the detection and interdiction of illicit drugs in the ,florida ,straits and ,caribbean region1 including ,cuba2 and 7ii7 the detection of national security threats in such region4 7#b7 ,an identification of-- 7,a7 the critical technological advancements required for the ,coast ,guard to meet current and anticipated threats in such region2 7,b7 the capabilities required to enhance information sharing and coordination between the ,coast ,guard and interagency partners1 foreign governments1 and related civilian entities2 and 7,c7 any significant developing threats to the ,united ,states posed by illicit actors in such region4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the study under subsection 7a74 #aabjd4 ,coast ,guard ,yard 7a7 ,in general ,with respect to the ,coast ,guard ,yard1 the uses of the amounts authorized under sections #aaaje7;a77#b7 and #aaajf are to-- 7#a7 improve resilience and capacity2 7#b7 maintain and expand ,coast ,guard organic manufacturing capacity2 7#c7 expand training and recruitment2 7#d7 enhance safety2 7#e7 improve environmental compliance2 and 7#f7 ensure that the ,coast ,guard ,yard is prepared to meet the growing needs of the modern ,coast ,guard fleet4 7b7 ,inclusions ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,coast ,guard ,yard receives improvements that include the following3 7#a7 ,facilities upgrades needed to improve resilience of the shipyard1 its facilities1 and associated infrastructure4 7#b7 ,acquisition of a large-capacity drydock4 7#c7 ,improvements to piers and wharves1 drydocks1 and capital equipment utilities4 7#d7 ,environmental remediation4 7#e7 ,construction of a new warehouse and paint facility4 7#f7 ,acquisition of a new travel lift4 7#g7 ,dredging necessary to facilitate access to the ,coast ,guard ,yard4 7c7 ,workforce development plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 a workforce development plan that-- 7#a7 outlines the workforce needs of the ,coast ,guard ,yard with respect to civilian employees and active duty members of the ,coast ,guard1 including engineers1 individuals engaged in trades1 cyber specialists1 and other personnel necessary to meet the evolving mission set of the ,coast ,guard ,yard2 and 7#b7 includes recommendations for ,congress with respect to the authorities1 training1 funding1 and civilian and active-duty recruitment1 including the recruitment of women and underrepresented minorities1 necessary to meet workforce needs of the ,coast ,guard ,yard for the #aj-year period beginning on the date of submission of the plan4 #aabje4 ,authority to enter into transactions other than contracts and grants to procure cost-effective technology for mission needs 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aaeh4 ,authority to enter into transactions other than contracts and grants to procure cost-effective1 advanced technology for mission-critical needs 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,commandant may enter into transactions 7other than contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and grants7 to operate1 test1 and acquire cost-effective technology for the purpose of meeting the mission needs of the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,operation1 testing1 and acquisition ,operation1 testing1 and acquisition of technologies under subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7#a7 carried out in accordance with ,coast ,guard policies and guidance2 and 7#b7 consistent with the operational requirements of the ,coast ,guard4 7c7 ,limitations ,the ,commandant may not enter into a transaction under subsection 7a7 with respect to a technology that-- 7#a7 does not comply with the cybersecurity standards of the ,coast ,guard2 or 7#b7 is sourced from an entity domiciled in the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 unless the ,commandant determines that the prototype or procurement of such a technology is for the purpose of-- 7,a7 counter-,,uas or surrogate testing2 or 7,b7 intelligence1 electronic warfare1 and information warfare1 testing1 and analysis4 7d7 ,education and training ,the ,commandant shall ensure that management1 technical1 and contracting personnel of the ,coast ,guard involved in the award or administration of transactions under this section are provided adequate education and training with respect to the authority under this section4 7e7 ,regulations ,the ,commandant shall prescribe regulations as necessary to carry out this section4 7f7 ,counter-,,uas defined ,in this section1 the term counter-,,uas has the meaning given such term in section #ddhja of title #di4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aaeg the following3 #aaeh4 ,authority to enter into transactions other than contracts and grants to procure cost-effective1 advanced technology for mission-critical needs4 4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that-- 7,a7 describes the use of the authority pursuant to section #aaeh of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by this section72 and 7,b7 assesses the mission and operational benefits of such authority4 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of congress defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 #aabjf4 ,improvements to infrastructure and operations planning 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall incorporate the most recent oceanic and atmospheric data relating to the increasing rates of extreme weather1 including flooding1 into planning scenarios for ,coast ,guard infrastructure and mission deployments with respect to all ,coast ,guard ,missions4 7b7 ,coordination with ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere to ensure the incorporation of the most recent environmental and climatic data2 and 7#b7 request technical assistance and advice from the ,under ,secretary in planning scenarios1 as appropriate4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the manner in which the best-available science from the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration has been incorporated into at least #a key mission area of the ,coast ,guard1 and the lessons learned from incorporating such science4 #aabjg4 ,aqua alert notification system pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section #eba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,pilot program contents ,in carrying out the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall1 to the maximum extent possible-- 7#a7 include a voluntary opt-in program under which members of the public1 as appropriate1 and the entities described in subsection 7c71 may receive notifications on cellular devices regarding ,coast ,guard activities to render aid to distressed individuals under section #eba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 cover areas located within the area of responsibility of #c different ,coast ,guard sectors in diverse geographic regions2 and 7#c7 provide that the dissemination of an alert shall be limited to the geographic areas most likely to facilitate the rendering of aid to distressed individuals4 7c7 ,consultation ,in developing the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall consult-- 7#a7 the head of any relevant ,federal agency2 7#b7 the government of any relevant ,state2 7#c7 any ,tribal ,government2 7#d7 the government of any relevant territory or possession of the ,united ,states2 and 7#e7 any relevant political subdivision of an entity described in paragraph 7#b71 7#c71 or 7#d74 7d7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through #bjbf1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the implementation of this section4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the ,commandant shall make the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 available to the public4 #aabjh4 ,pilot project for enhancing ,coast ,guard cutter readiness through condition-based maintenance 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall conduct a pilot project to enhance cutter readiness and reduce lost patrol days through the deployment of condition-based program standards for cutter maintenance1 in accordance with the criteria set forth in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,criteria for condition-,based maintenance evaluation ,in conducting the pilot project under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant1 in cooperation with government and industry partners1 shall-- 7#a7 select at least #a class of cutters under construction with respect to which the application of the pilot project would enhance readiness2 7#b7 use condition-based program standards which incorporate artificial1 intelligence1 prognostic based maintenance planning2 7#c7 create and model a full ship digital twin for the cutters selected under paragraph 7#a72 7#d7 install or modify instrumentation capable of producing full hull1 mechanical1 and electrical data necessary to analyze cutter operational conditions with active maintenance alerts2 and 7#e7 evaluate and weight efficacy of potential emergent repairs as well as planned depot maintenance activities4 7c7 ,consideration ,prior to developing the pilot project in this section1 the ,commandant shall evaluate commercially available products1 technology1 applications1 standards1 and technology for development and implementation of the pilot program4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 an interim report not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act on the progress in carrying out the pilot project described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 a final report not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act on the results of the pilot project described in subsection 7a7 that includes-- 7,a7 options to integrate condition-based program standards with prognostic based maintenance planning to ,coast ,guard cutters2 and 7,b7 plans to deploy condition-based program standards with prognostic based maintenance planning to ,coast ,guard cutters4 #aabji4 ,study on laydown of ,coast ,guard ,cutters ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall conduct a study on the laydown of ,coast ,guard ,fast ,response ,cutters to assess ,coast ,guard mission readiness and to identify areas of need for asset coverage4 #aabaj4 ,acquisition life-cycle cost estimates ,section #aacb7;e7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,types of estimates ,for each ,level #a or ,level #b acquisition project or program1 in addition to life-cycle cost estimates developed under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant shall require that-- 7,a7 life-cycle cost estimates developed under paragraph 7#a7 be updated before-- 7i7 each milestone decision is concluded2 and 7ii7 the project or program enters a new acquisition phase2 and 7,b7 an independent cost estimate or independent cost assessment1 as appropriate1 be developed to validate life-cycle cost estimates developed under paragraph 7#a74 4 #aabaa4 ,disposition of infrastructure related to ,e-,,loran ,section #iad of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #iad4 ,disposition of infrastructure related to ,e-,,loran 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,commandant may dismantle or dispose of any real or personal property under the administrative control of the ,coast ,guard and used for the ,,loran-,c system4 7b7 ,restriction ,no action described in subsection 7a7 may be taken unless and until-- 7#a7 the ,commandant notifies the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of ,defense in writing of the proposed dismantling or disposal of a ,,loran-,c system2 and 7#b7 a period of #ij calendar days expires following the day on which the notice has been submitted4 7c7 ,receipt of notification ,if1 not later than #ij calendar days of receipt of the written notification under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,transportation or the ,secretary of ,defense notifies the ,commandant1 in writing1 of a determination under section #cab7;d7 of title #di that the property is required to provide a positioning1 navigation1 and timing system to provide redundant capability in the event the ,global ,positioning ,system signals are disrupted1 the ,commandant shall transfer the property to the ,department of ,transportation without any consideration4 7d7 ,notification expiration ,if1 at the end of the #ij calendar day period no notification under subsection 7b7 has been received1 the ,commandant shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations in the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate that the period in subsection 7b77#b7 has expired1 and may proceed with the dismantling and disposal of the personal property1 and disposing of the real property in accordance with section #bide of this title4 7e7 ,exception ,the prohibition on actions in subsection 7b7 does not apply to actions necessary for the safety of human life4 4 ,b ,great ,lakes #aabab4 ,great ,lakes winter commerce 7a7 ,great ,lakes icebreaking operations 7#a7 ,government ,accountability ,office report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on ,coast ,guard icebreaking in the ,great ,lakes4 7,b7 ,elements ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall evaluate-- 7i7 the economic impact of vessel delays or cancellations associated with ice coverage on the ,great ,lakes2 7ii7 mission needs of the ,coast ,guard ,great ,lakes icebreaking program2 7iii7 the impact that the proposed standards described in paragraph 7#b7 would have on-- 7,i7 ,coast ,guard operations in the ,great ,lakes2 7,,ii7 ,northeast icebreaking missions2 and 7,,iii7 inland waterway operations2 7iv7 a fleet mix analysis for meeting such proposed standards2 7v7 a description of the resources necessary to support the fleet mix resulting from such fleet mix analysis1 including billets for crew and operating costs2 and 7vi7 recommendations to the ,commandant for ,improvements to the ,great ,lakes icebreaking program1 including with respect to facilitating commerce and meeting all ,coast ,guard mission needs4 7#b7 ,proposed standards for icebreaking operations ,the proposed standards described in this subsection are the following3 7,a7 ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,commandant shall keep ice-covered waterways in the ,great ,lakes open to navigation during not less than #ij percent of the hours that commercial vessels and ferries attempt to transit such ice-covered waterways4 7,b7 ,in a year in which the ,great ,lakes are not open to navigation1 because of ice of a thickness that occurs on average only once every #aj years1 the ,commandant shall keep ice-covered waterways in the ,great ,lakes open to navigation during not less than #gj percent of the hours that commercial vessels and ferries attempt to transit such ice-covered waterways4 7#c7 ,report by ,commandant ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,comptroller ,general submits the report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes the following3 7,a7 ,a plan for ,coast ,guard implementation of any recommendation made by the ,comptroller ,general under paragraph 7#a77;,b77ii7 that the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7,b7 ,with respect to any recommendation made under such paragraph that the ,commandant declines to implement and a justification for such decision4 7,c7 ,a review of1 and a proposed implementation plan for1 the results of the fleet mix analysis under paragraph 7#a77;,b77iv74 7,d7 ,any proposed modifications to the standards for icebreaking operations in the ,great ,lakes4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commercial vessel ,the term commercial vessel means any privately owned cargo vessel operating in the ,great ,lakes during the winter season of at least #ejj tons1 as measured under section #adejb of title #df1 or an alternate tonnage measured under section #adcjb of such title1 as prescribed by the ,secretary under section #adajd of such title4 7#b7 ,great ,lakes ,the term ,great ,lakes means the ,united ,states waters of ,lake ,superior1 ,lake ,michigan1 ,lake ,huron 7including ,lake ,st4 ,clair71 ,lake ,erie1 and ,lake ,ontario1 their connecting waterways1 and their adjacent harbors1 and the connecting channels 7including the following rivers and tributaries of such rivers3 ,saint ,mary's ,river1 ,saint ,clair ,river1 ,detroit ,river1 ,niagara ,river1 ,illinois ,river1 ,chicago ,river1 ,fox ,river1 ,grand ,river1 ,st4 ,joseph ,river1 ,st4 ,louis ,river1 ,menominee ,river1 ,muskegon ,river1 ,kalamazoo ,river1 and ,saint ,lawrence ,river to the ,canadian border74 7#c7 ,ice-covered waterway ,the term ice-covered waterway means any portion of the ,great ,lakes in which commercial vessels or ferries operate that is #gj percent or greater covered by ice1 but does not include any waters adjacent to piers or docks for which commercial icebreaking services are available and adequate for the ice conditions4 7#d7 ,open to navigation ,the term open to navigation means navigable to the extent necessary1 in no particular order of priority1 to meet the reasonable demands of commerce1 minimize delays to passenger ferries1 extricate vessels and individuals from danger1 prevent damage due to flooding1 and conduct other ,coast ,guard missions 7as required74 7#e7 ,reasonable demands of commerce ,the term reasonable demands of commerce means the safe movement of commercial vessels and ferries transiting ice-covered waterways in the ,great ,lakes1 regardless of type of cargo1 at a speed consistent with the design capability of ,coast ,guard icebreakers operating in the ,great ,lakes and appropriate to the ice capability of the commercial vessel4 #aabac4 ,database on icebreaking operations in ,great ,lakes 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall establish and maintain a database for collecting1 archiving1 and disseminating data on icebreaking operations and commercial vessel and ferry transit in the ,great ,lakes during ice season4 7b7 ,elements ,the database required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,attempts by commercial vessels and ferries to transit ice-covered waterways in the ,great ,lakes that are unsuccessful because of inadequate icebreaking4 7#b7 ,the period of time that each commercial vessel or ferry was unsuccessful at transit described in paragraph 7#a7 due to inadequate icebreaking4 7#c7 ,the amount of time elapsed before each such commercial vessel or ferry was successfully broken out of the ice and whether it was accomplished by the ,coast ,guard or by commercial icebreaking assets4 7#d7 ,relevant communications of each such commercial vessel or ferry with the ,coast ,guard and with commercial icebreaking services during such period4 7#e7 ,a description of any mitigating circumstance1 such as ,coast ,guard icebreaker diversions to higher priority missions1 that may have contributed to the amount of time described in paragraph 7#c74 7c7 ,voluntary reporting ,any reporting by operators of commercial vessels or ferries under this section shall be voluntary4 7d7 ,public availability ,the ,commandant shall make the database available to the public on a publicly accessible website of the ,coast ,guard4 7e7 ,consultation with industry ,with respect to the ,great ,lakes icebreaking operations of the ,coast ,guard and the development of the database required under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall consult operators of commercial vessels and ferries4 7f7 ,public report ,not later than ,july #a after the first winter in which the ,commandant is subject to the requirements of section #efd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,commandant shall publish on a publicly accessible website of the ,coast ,guard a report on the cost to the ,coast ,guard of meeting the requirements of such section4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commercial vessel ,the term commercial vessel means any privately owned cargo vessel operating in the ,great ,lakes during the winter season of at least #ejj tons1 as measured under section #adejb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 or an alternate tonnage measured under section #adcjb of such title1 as prescribed by the ,secretary under section #adajd of such title4 7#b7 ,great ,lakes ,the term ,great ,lakes means the ,united ,states waters of ,lake ,superior1 ,lake ,michigan1 ,lake ,huron 7including ,lake ,st4 ,clair71 ,lake ,erie1 and ,lake ,ontario1 their connecting waterways1 and their adjacent harbors1 and the connecting channels 7including the following rivers and tributaries of such rivers3 ,saint ,mary's ,river1 ,saint ,clair ,river1 ,detroit ,river1 ,niagara ,river1 ,illinois ,river1 ,chicago ,river1 ,fox ,river1 ,grand ,river1 ,st4 ,joseph ,river1 ,st4 ,louis ,river1 ,menominee ,river1 ,muskegon ,river1 ,kalamazoo ,river1 and ,saint ,lawrence ,river to the ,canadian border74 7#c7 ,ice-covered waterway ,the term ice-covered waterway means any portion of the ,great ,lakes in which commercial vessels or ferries operate that is #gj percent or greater covered by ice1 but does not include any waters adjacent to piers or docks for which commercial icebreaking services are available and adequate for the ice conditions4 7#d7 ,open to navigation ,the term open to navigation means navigable to the extent necessary to-- 7,a7 extricate vessels and individuals from danger2 7,b7 prevent damage due to flooding2 7,c7 meet the reasonable demands of commerce2 7,d7 minimize delays to passenger ferries2 and 7,e7 conduct other ,coast ,guard missions as required4 7#e7 ,reasonable demands of commerce ,the term reasonable demands of commerce means the safe movement of commercial vessels and ferries transiting ice-covered waterways in the ,great ,lakes1 regardless of type of cargo1 at a speed consistent with the design capability of ,coast ,guard icebreakers operating in the ,great ,lakes and appropriate to the ice capability of the commercial vessel4 #aabad4 ,center of expertise for ,great ,lakes oil spill search and response ,section #hjg7;d7 of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #cac note7 is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,great ,lakes means-- 7#a7 ,lake ,ontario2 7#b7 ,lake ,erie2 7#c7 ,lake ,huron 7including ,lake ,st4 ,clair72 7#d7 ,lake ,michigan2 7#e7 ,lake ,superior2 and 7#f7 the connecting channels 7including the following rivers and tributaries of such rivers3 ,saint ,mary's ,river1 ,saint ,clair ,river1 ,detroit ,river1 ,niagara ,river1 ,illinois ,river1 ,chicago ,river1 ,fox ,river1 ,grand ,river1 ,st4 ,joseph ,river1 ,st4 ,louis ,river1 ,menominee ,river1 ,muskegon ,river1 ,kalamazoo ,river1 and ,saint ,lawrence ,river to the ,canadian border74 4 #aabae4 ,great ,lakes snowmobile acquisition plan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall develop a plan to expand snowmobile procurement for ,coast ,guard units for which snowmobiles may improve ice rescue response times while maintaining the safety of ,coast ,guard personnel engaged in ice search and rescue4 ,the plan shall include consideration of input from ,officers in ,charge1 commanding officers1 and commanders of such units4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a consideration of input from ,officers in ,charge1 commanding officers1 and commanders of ,coast ,guard units described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 a detailed description of the estimated costs of procuring1 maintaining1 and training members of the ,coast ,guard at such units to use snowmobiles2 and 7#c7 an assessment of-- 7,a7 the degree to which snowmobiles may improve ice rescue response times while maintaining the safety of ,coast ,guard personnel engaged in ice search and rescue2 7,b7 the operational capabilities of a snowmobile1 as compared to an airboat1 and a force laydown assessment with respect to the assets needed for effective operations at ,coast ,guard units conducting ice search and rescue activities2 and 7,c7 the potential risks to members of the ,coast ,guard and members of the public posed by the use of snowmobiles by members of the ,coast ,guard for ice search and rescue activities4 7c7 ,public availability ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall finalize the plan required under subsection 7a7 and make the plan available on a publicly accessible website of the ,coast ,guard4 #aabaf4 ,great ,lakes barge inspection exemption ,section #ccjb7m7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by inserting or a ,great ,lakes barge after seagoing barge2 and 7#b7 by striking section #ccja7f7 of this title and inserting paragraph 7#f7 or 7#ac7 of section #ccja of this title4 #aabag4 ,study on sufficiency of ,coast ,guard aviation assets to meet mission demands 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on-- 7#a7 the force laydown of ,coast ,guard aviation assets2 and 7#b7 any geographic gaps in coverage by ,coast ,guard assets in areas in which the ,coast ,guard has search and rescue responsibilities4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the distance1 time1 and weather challenges that ,,mh-#fe and ,,mh-#fj units may face in reaching the outermost limits of the area of operation of ,coast ,guard ,district #h and ,coast ,guard ,district #i for which such units are responsible4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the advantages that ,coast ,guard fixed-wing assets1 or an alternate rotary wing asset1 would offer to the outermost limits of any area of operation for purposes of search and rescue1 law enforcement1 ice operations1 and logistical missions4 7#c7 ,a comparison of advantages and disadvantages of the manner in which each of the ,coast ,guard fixed-wing aircraft would operate in the outermost limits of any area of operation4 7#d7 ,a specific assessment of the coverage gaps1 including gaps in fixed-wing coverage1 and potential solutions to address such gaps in the area of operation of ,coast ,guard ,district #h and ,coast ,guard ,district #i1 including the eastern region of such area of operation with regard to ,coast ,guard ,district #i and the southern region of such area of operation with regard to ,coast ,guard ,district #h4 ,c ,arctic #aabah4 ,establishment of medium icebreaker program office 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the heads of the other ,federal agencies as appropriate1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report to establish a fleet mix analysis with respect to polar icebreakers and icebreaking tugs4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a full fleet mix of heavy and medium icebreaker and #adj-;foot icebreaking tug replacements1 including cost and timelines for the acquisition of such vessels2 7#b7 a revised time table showing the construction1 commissioning1 and acceptance of planned ,polar ,security ,cutters #a through #c1 as of the date of report2 7#c7 a comparison and alternatives analysis of the costs and timeline of constructing #b ,polar ,security ,cutters beyond the construction of #c such vessels rather than constructing #c ,arctic ,security ,cutters1 including the cost of planning1 design1 and engineering of a new class of ships1 which shall include the increased costs resulting from the delays in building a new class of cutters rather than building #b additional cutters from an ongoing production line2 7#d7 the operational benefits1 limitations1 and risks of a common hull design for polar icebreaking cutters for operation in the polar regions2 7#e7 the operational benefits1 limitations1 and risks of a common hull design for icebreaking tugs for operation in the ,northeastern ,united ,states2 and 7#f7 the cost and timetable for replacing the ,coast ,guard ,cutter ,healy 7,,wagb #bj7 as-- 7,a7 a ,polar ,security ,cutter2 7,b7 an ,arctic ,security ,cutter2 or 7,c7 other platform as determined by the ,commandant4 7c7 ,quarterly briefings ,as part of quarterly acquisition briefings provided by the ,commandant to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,commandant shall include an update on the status of-- 7#a7 all acquisition activities related to the ,polar ,security ,cutter2 7#b7 the performance of the entity which the ,coast ,guard has contracted with for detailed design and construction of the ,polar ,security ,cutter2 and 7#c7 the requirements for the planning1 detailed design1 engineering1 and construction of the-- 7,a7 ,arctic ,security ,cutter2 and 7,b7 ,great ,lakes ,icebreaker4 7d7 ,limitation ,the report required to be submitted under subsection 7a7 shall not include an analysis of the ,great ,lakes ,icebreaker authorized under section #aaajd4 7e7 ,establishment of the arctic security cutter program office 7#a7 ,determination ,not later than #ij days after the submission of the report under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall determine if constructing additional ,polar ,security ,cutters is more cost effective and efficient than constructing #c ,arctic ,security ,cutters4 7#b7 ,establishment ,if the ,commandant determines under paragraph 7#a7 that it is more cost effective to build #c ,arctic ,security ,cutters than to build additional ,polar ,security ,cutters or if the ,commandant fails to make a determination under paragraph 7#a7 by ,june #a1 #bjbd1 the ,commandant shall establish a program office for the acquisition of the ,arctic ,security ,cutter not later than ,january #a1 #bjbe4 7#c7 ,requirements and design phase ,not later than #bgj days after the date on which the ,commandant establishes a program office under paragraph 7#b71 the ,commandant shall complete the evaluation of requirements for the ,arctic ,security ,cutter and initiate the design phase of the ,arctic ,security ,cutter vessel class4 7f7 ,quarterly briefings ,not less frequently than quarterly until the date on which a contract for acquisition of the ,arctic ,security ,cutter is awarded under chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the status of requirements evaluations1 design of the vessel1 and schedule of the program4 #aabai4 ,arctic activities 7a7 ,arctic operational implementation report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that describes the ability and timeline to conduct a transit of the ,northern ,sea ,route and periodic transits of the ,northwest ,passage4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,arctic ,the term ,arctic has the meaning given such term in section #aab of the ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act of #aihd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa74 #aabbj4 ,study on ,arctic operations and infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study on the ,arctic operations and infrastructure of the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall assess the following3 7#a7 ,the extent of the collaboration between the ,coast ,guard and the ,department of ,defense to assess1 manage1 and mitigate security risks in the ,arctic region4 7#b7 ,actions taken by the ,coast ,guard to manage risks to ,coast ,guard operations1 infrastructure1 and workforce planning in the ,arctic4 7#c7 ,the plans the ,coast ,guard has in place for managing and mitigating the risks to commercial maritime operations and the environment in the ,arctic region4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after commencing the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study4 #aabba4 ,pribilof ,island transition completion actions 7a7 ,actual use and occupancy reports ,not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act1 and quarterly thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report describing-- 7#a7 the degree to which ,coast ,guard personnel and equipment are deployed to ,st4 ,paul ,island1 ,alaska1 in actual occupancy of the facilities1 as required under section #ebd of the ,pribilof ,island ,transition ,completion ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-abj72 and 7#b7 the status of the activities described in subsections 7c7 and 7d7 until such activities have been completed4 7b7 ,aircraft hanger ,the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 enter into a lease for a hangar to house deployed ,coast ,guard aircraft if such hanger was previously under lease by the ,coast ,guard for purposes of housing such aircraft2 and 7#b7 enter into an agreement with the lessor of such a hanger in which the ,secretary may carry out repairs necessary to support the deployment of such aircraft and the cost of such repairs may be offset under the terms of the lease4 7c7 ,fuel tank 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall notify the ,alaska ,native ,village ,corporation for ,st4 ,paul ,island1 ,alaska of the availability of any fuel tank-- 7,a7 which is located on property on ,st4 ,paul ,island1 ,alaska1 which is leased by the ,coast ,guard for the purpose of housing such a fuel tank2 and 7,b7 for which the ,commandant has determined that the ,coast ,guard no longer has an operational need4 7#b7 ,transfer ,if not later than #cj days after a notification under subsection 7a71 the ,alaska ,native ,village ,corporation for ,st4 ,paul ,island1 ,alaska requests that the ownership of the tank be transferred to such corporation then the ,commandant shall-- 7,a7 after conducting any necessary environmental remediation pursuant to the lease referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 transfer ownership of such fuel tank to such corporation2 and 7,b7 upon the date of such transfer1 terminate the lease referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any rights of the ,alaska ,native ,village ,corporation for ,st4 ,paul to receive conveyance of all or part of the lands and improvements related to ,tract #dc under the same terms and conditions as prescribed in section #ebd of the ,pribilof ,island ,transition ,completion ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-abj74 #aabbb4 ,report on shipyards of ,finland and ,sweden ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 shall submit to ,congress a report that analyzes the shipyards of ,finland and ,sweden to assess future opportunities for technical assistance related to engineering to aid the ,coast ,guard in fulfilling its future mission needs4 #aabbc4 ,acquisition of icebreaker 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant may acquire or procure #a ,united ,states built available icebreaker4 7b7 ,exemptions from requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,sections #aaca1 #aacb7;a77#b71 #aacb7;c71 #aacc1 and #aaga of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to an acquisition or procurement under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,additional exceptions ,paragraphs 7#a71 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 and subsections 7b71 7d71 and 7e7 of section #aacb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to an acquisition or procurement under subsection 7a7 until the first phase of the initial acquisition or procurement is complete and initial operating capacity is achieved4 7c7 ,science mission requirements ,for any available icebreaker acquired or procured under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall ensure scientific research capacity comparable to the ,coast ,guard ,cutter ,healy 7,,wagb #bj71 for the purposes of hydrographic1 bathymetric1 oceanographic1 weather1 atmospheric1 climate1 fisheries1 marine mammals1 genetic and other data related to the ,arctic1 and other research as the ,under ,secretary determines appropriate4 7d7 ,operations and agreements 7#a7 ,coast ,guard ,with respect to any available icebreaker acquired or procured under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall be responsible for any acquisition1 retrofitting1 operation1 and maintenance costs necessary to achieve full operational capability1 including testing1 installation1 and acquisition1 including for the suite of hull-mounted1 ship-provided scientific instrumentation and equipment for data collection4 7#b7 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,the ,under ,secretary shall not be responsible for the costs of retrofitting any available icebreaker acquired or procured under subsection 7a71 including costs relating to-- 7,a7 vessel maintenance1 construction1 operations1 and crewing other than the science party2 and 7,b7 making such icebreaker capable of conducting the research described in subsection 7c71 including design1 procurement of laboratory space and equipment1 and modification of living quarters4 7#c7 ,responsibility of ,under ,secretary ,the ,under ,secretary shall be responsible for costs related to-- 7,a7 the science party2 7,b7 the scientific mission2 and 7,c7 other scientific assets and equipment that augment such icebreaker beyond full operational capacity as determined by the ,under ,secretary and ,commandant4 7#d7 ,memorandum of agreement ,the ,commandant and the ,under ,secretary shall enter into a memorandum of agreement to facilitate science activities1 data collection1 and other procedures necessary to meet the requirements of this section4 7e7 ,restriction and briefing ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall brief the appropriate congressional committees with respect to available icebreaker acquired or procured under subsection 7a7 on-- 7#a7 a proposed concept of operations of such icebreaker2 7#b7 a detailed cost estimate for such icebreaker1 including estimated costs for acquisition1 modification1 shoreside infrastructure1 crewing1 and maintaining such an icebreaker by year for the estimated service life of such icebreaker2 and 7#c7 the expected capabilities of such icebreaker as compared to the capabilities of a fully operational ,coast ,guard built ,polar ,security ,cutter for each year in which such an icebreaker is anticipated to serve in lieu of such a cutter and the projected annual costs to achieve such anticipated capabilities4 7f7 ,interim report ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and not later than every #ij days thereafter until any available icebreaker acquired or procured under subsection 7a7 has reached full operational capability1 the ,commandant shall provide to the appropriate ,committees of ,congress an interim report of the status and progress of all elements under subsection 7d74 7g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall effect acquisitions of vessels by the ,under ,secretary4 7h7 ,savings clause 7#a7 ,in general ,any operations necessary for the saving of life or property at sea1 response to environmental pollution1 national security1 defense readiness1 or other missions as determined by the ,commandant shall take priority over any scientific or economic missions under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,augmentation ,any available icebreaker acquired or procured under subsection 7a7 shall augment the ,coast ,guard mission in the ,arctic1 including by conducting operations and missions that are in addition to missions conducted by the ,coast ,guard ,cutter ,healy 7,,wagb #bj7 in the region4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,arctic ,the term ,arctic has the meaning given such term in section #aab of the ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act of #aihd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa74 7#c7 ,available icebreaker ,the term available icebreaker means a vessel that-- 7,a7 is capable of-- 7i7 supplementing ,united ,states ,coast ,guard polar icebreaking capabilities in the ,arctic region of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 projecting ,united ,states sovereignty2 7iii7 ensuring a continuous operational capability in the ,arctic region of the ,united ,states2 7iv7 carrying out the primary duty of the ,coast ,guard described in section #ajc7g7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7v7 collecting hydrographic1 environmental1 and climate data2 and 7,b7 is documented with a coastwise endorsement under chapter #aba of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,under ,secretary ,the term ,under ,secretary means the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere4 7j7 ,sunset ,the authority under subsections 7a7 through 7c7 shall expire on the date that is #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,d ,maritime ,cyber and ,artificial ,intelligence #aabbd4 ,enhancing maritime cybersecurity 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,cyber incident ,the term cyber incident means an occurrence that actually or imminently jeopardizes1 without lawful authority1 the integrity1 confidentiality1 or availability of information on an information system1 or actually or imminently jeopardizes1 without lawful authority1 an information system4 7#b7 ,maritime operators ,the term maritime operators means the owners or operators of vessels engaged in commercial service1 the owners or operators of facilities1 and port authorities4 7#c7 ,facilities ,the term facilities has the meaning given the term facility in section #gjaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,public availability of cybersecurity tools and resources 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration1 the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 shall identify and make available to the public a list of tools and resources1 including the resources of the ,coast ,guard and the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 designed to assist maritime operators in identifying1 detecting1 protecting against1 mitigating1 responding to1 and recovering from cyber incidents4 7#b7 ,identification ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant1 the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration1 the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall identify tools and resources that-- 7,a7 comply with the cybersecurity framework for improving critical infrastructure established by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 or 7,b7 use the guidelines on maritime cyber risk management issued by the ,international ,maritime ,organization on ,july #e1 #bjag 7or successor guidelines74 7#c7 ,consultation ,the ,commandant1 the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration1 the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology may consult with maritime operators1 other ,federal agencies1 industry stakeholders1 and cybersecurity experts to identify tools and resources for purposes of this section4 #aabbe4 ,establishment of unmanned system program and autonomous control and computer vision technology project 7a7 ,in general ,section #cai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #cai4 ,unmanned system program and autonomous control and computer vision technology project 7a7 ,unmanned system program ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish1 under the control of the ,commandant1 an unmanned system program for the use by the ,coast ,guard of land-based1 cutter-based1 and aircraft-based unmanned systems for the purpose of increasing effectiveness and efficiency of mission execution4 7b7 ,autonomous control and computer vision technology project 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall conduct a project to retrofit #b or more existing ,coast ,guard small boats deployed at operational units with-- 7,a7 commercially available autonomous control and computer vision technology2 and 7,b7 such sensors and methods of communication as are necessary to control1 and technology to assist in conducting1 search and rescue1 surveillance1 and interdiction missions4 7#b7 ,data collection ,as part of the project required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant shall collect and evaluate field-collected operational data from the retrofit described in such paragraph to inform future requirements4 7#c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the project required under paragraph 7#a7 is completed1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the project that includes an evaluation of the data collected from the project4 7c7 ,unmanned system defined ,in this section1 the term unmanned system means-- 7#a7 an unmanned aircraft system 7as such term is defined in section #ddhja of title #di72 7#b7 an unmanned marine surface system2 and 7#c7 an unmanned marine subsurface system4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #cai and inserting the following3 #cai4 ,unmanned system program and autonomous control and computer vision technology project4 4 7c7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a detailed description of the strategy of the ,coast ,guard to implement unmanned systems across mission areas1 including-- 7#a7 the steps taken to implement actions recommended in the consensus study report of the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine titled ,leveraging ,unmanned ,systems for ,coast ,guard ,missions3 ,a ,strategic ,imperative1 published on ,november #ab1 #bjbj2 7#b7 the strategic goals and acquisition strategies for proposed uses and procurements of unmanned systems2 7#c7 a strategy to sustain competition and innovation for procurement of unmanned systems and services for the ,coast ,guard1 including defining opportunities for new and existing technologies2 and 7#d7 an estimate of the timeline1 costs1 staff resources1 technology1 or other resources necessary to accomplish the strategy4 7d7 ,cost assessment ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide to ,congress an estimate of the costs associated with implementing the amendments made by this section4 #aabbf4 ,artificial intelligence strategy 7a7 ,coordination of data and artificial intelligence activities relating to identifying1 demonstrating1 and where appropriate transitioning to operational use 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall coordinate data and artificial intelligence activities relating to identifying1 demonstrating and where appropriate transitioning to operational use of artificial intelligence technologies when such technologies enhance mission capability or performance4 7#b7 ,emphasis ,the set of activities established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 apply data analytics1 artificial intelligence1 and machine-learning solutions to operational and mission-support problems2 and 7,b7 coordinate activities involving artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities within the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,designated official 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall designate a senior official of the ,coast ,guard 7referred to in this section as the designated official7 with the principal responsibility for the coordination of data and artificial intelligence activities relating to identifying1 demonstrating1 and1 where appropriate1 transitioning to operational use artificial intelligence and machine learning for the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,governance and oversight of artificial intelligence and machine learning policy ,the designated official shall regularly convene appropriate officials of the ,coast ,guard-- 7,a7 to integrate the functional activities of the ,coast ,guard with respect to data1 artificial intelligence1 and machine learning2 7,b7 to ensure that there are efficient and effective data1 artificial intelligence1 and machine-learning capabilities throughout the ,coast ,guard1 where appropriate2 and 7,c7 to develop and continuously improve research1 innovation1 policy1 joint processes1 and procedures to facilitate the coordination of data and artificial intelligence activities relating to identification1 demonstration1 and1 where appropriate1 transition into operational use artificial intelligence and machine learning throughout the ,coast ,guard4 7c7 ,strategic plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the designated official shall develop a strategic plan to coordinate activities relating to identifying1 demonstrating1 and transitioning artificial intelligence technologies into operational use where appropriate4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a strategic roadmap for the coordination of data and artificial intelligence activities for the identification1 demonstration1 and transition to operational use1 where appropriate1 artificial intelligence technologies and key enabling capabilities4 7,b7 ,the continuous identification1 evaluation1 and adaptation of relevant artificial intelligence capabilities adopted by the ,coast ,guard and developed and adopted by other organizations for military missions and business operations4 7,c7 ,consideration of the identification1 adoption1 and procurement of artificial intelligence technologies for use in operational and mission support activities4 7#c7 ,submission to ,commandant ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the designated official shall submit to the ,commandant the plan developed under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives the plan developed under paragraph 7#a74 #aabbg4 ,review of artificial intelligence applications and establishment of performance metrics 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall-- 7#a7 review the potential applications of artificial intelligence and digital technology to the platforms1 processes1 and operations of the ,coast ,guard2 7#b7 identify the resources necessary to improve the use of artificial intelligence and digital technology in such platforms1 processes1 and operations2 and 7#c7 establish performance objectives and accompanying metrics for the incorporation of artificial intelligence and digital readiness into such platforms1 processes1 and operations4 7b7 ,performance objectives and accompanying metrics 7#a7 ,skill gaps ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall-- 7,a7 conduct a comprehensive review and assessment of-- 7i7 skill gaps in the fields of software development1 software engineering1 data science1 and artificial intelligence2 7ii7 the qualifications of civilian personnel needed for both management and specialist tracks in such fields2 and 7iii7 the qualifications of military personnel 7officer and enlisted7 needed for both management and specialist tracks in such fields2 and 7,b7 establish recruiting1 training1 and talent management performance objectives and accompanying metrics for achieving and maintaining staffing levels needed to fill identified gaps and meet the needs of the ,coast ,guard for skilled personnel4 7#b7 ,,ai modernization activities ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall-- 7,a7 assess investment by the ,coast ,guard in artificial intelligence innovation1 science and technology1 and research and development2 7,b7 assess investment by the ,coast ,guard in test and evaluation of artificial intelligence capabilities2 7,c7 assess the integration of1 and the resources necessary to better use artificial intelligence in wargames1 exercises1 and experimentation2 7,d7 assess the application of1 and the resources necessary to better use1 artificial intelligence in logistics and sustainment systems2 7,e7 assess the integration of1 and the resources necessary to better use1 artificial intelligence for administrative functions2 7,f7 establish performance objectives and accompanying metrics for artificial intelligence modernization activities of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,g7 identify the resources necessary to effectively use artificial intelligence to carry out the missions of the ,coast ,guard4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the completion of the review required under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on-- 7#a7 the findings of the ,commandant with respect to such review and any action taken or proposed to be taken by the ,commandant1 and the resources necessary to address such findings2 7#b7 the performance objectives and accompanying metrics established under subsections 7a77#c7 and 7b77#a77;,b72 and 7#c7 any recommendation with respect to proposals for legislative change necessary to successfully implement artificial intelligence applications within the ,coast ,guard4 #aabbh4 ,cyber data management 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant and the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency shall-- 7#a7 develop policies1 processes1 and operating procedures governing-- 7,a7 access to and the ingestion1 structure1 storage1 and analysis of information and data relevant to the ,coast ,guard ,cyber ,mission1 including-- 7i7 intelligence data relevant to ,coast ,guard missions2 7ii7 internet traffic1 topology1 and activity data relevant to such missions2 and 7iii7 cyber threat information relevant to such missions2 and 7,b7 data management and analytic platforms relating to such missions2 and 7#b7 evaluate data management platforms referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 to ensure that such platforms operate consistently with the ,coast ,guard ,data ,strategy4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 an assessment of the progress on the activities required by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 any recommendation with respect to funding or additional authorities necessary1 including proposals for legislative change1 to improve ,coast ,guard cyber data management4 #aabbi4 ,data management ,section #ejd7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#bd7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#be7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bf7 develop data workflows and processes for the leveraging of mission-relevant data by the ,coast ,guard to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency4 4 #aabcj4 ,study on cyber threats to ,united ,states marine transportation system 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study on cyber threats to the ,united ,states marine transportation system4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall assess the following3 7#a7 ,the extent to which the ,coast ,guard1 in collaboration with other ,federal agencies1 sets standards for the cybersecurity of facilities and vessels regulated under part #ajd1 #aje1 or #ajf of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,the manner in which the ,coast ,guard ensures cybersecurity standards are followed by port1 vessel1 and facility owners and operators4 7#c7 ,the extent to which maritime sector-specific planning addresses cybersecurity1 particularly for vessels and offshore platforms4 7#d7 ,the manner in which the ,coast ,guard1 other ,federal agencies1 and vessel and offshore platform operators exchange information regarding cyber risks4 7#e7 ,the extent to which the ,coast ,guard is developing and deploying cybersecurity specialists in port and vessel systems and collaborating with the private sector to increase the expertise of the ,coast ,guard with respect to cybersecurity4 7#f7 ,the cyber resource and workforce needs of the ,coast ,guard necessary to meet future mission demands4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after commencing the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study4 7d7 ,facility defined ,in this section1 the term facility has the meaning given the term in section #gjaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,e ,aviation #aabca4 ,space-available travel on ,coast ,guard aircraft3 program authorization and eligible recipients 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eji4 ,space-available travel on ,coast ,guard aircraft 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant may establish a program to provide transportation on ,coast ,guard aircraft on a space-available basis to the categories of eligible individuals described in subsection 7c7 7in this section referred to as the program74 7#b7 ,policy development ,not later than #a year after the date on which the program is established1 the ,commandant shall develop a policy for the operation of the program4 7b7 ,operation of program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall operate the program in a budget-neutral manner4 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 no additional funds may be used1 or flight hours performed1 for the purpose of providing transportation under the program4 7,b7 ,de minimis expenditures ,the ,commandant may make de minimis expenditures of resources required for the administrative aspects of the program4 7#c7 ,reimbursement not required ,eligible individuals described in subsection 7c7 shall not be required to reimburse the ,coast ,guard for travel provided under this section4 7c7 ,categories of eligible individuals ,subject to subsection 7d71 the categories of eligible individuals described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,members of the armed forces on active duty4 7#b7 ,members of the ,selected ,reserve who hold a valid ,uniformed ,services ,identification and ,privilege ,card4 7#c7 ,retired members of a regular or reserve component of the armed forces1 including retired members of reserve components who1 but for being under the eligibility age applicable under section #abgca of title #aj1 would be eligible for retired pay under chapter #abbc of title #aj4 7#d7 ,subject to subsection 7f71 veterans with a permanent service-connected disability rated as total4 7#e7 ,such categories of dependents of individuals described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 as the ,commandant shall specify in the policy under subsection 7a77#b71 under such conditions and circumstances as the ,commandant shall specify in such policy4 7#f7 ,such other categories of individuals as the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7d7 ,requirements ,in operating the program1 the ,commandant shall-- 7#a7 in the sole discretion of the ,commandant1 establish an order of priority for transportation for categories of eligible individuals that is based on considerations of military necessity1 humanitarian concerns1 and enhancement of morale2 7#b7 give priority in consideration of transportation to the demands of members of the armed forces in the regular components and in the reserve components on active duty and to the need to provide such members1 and their dependents1 a means of respite from such demands2 and 7#c7 implement policies aimed at ensuring cost control 7as required under subsection 7b77 and the safety1 security1 and efficient processing of travelers1 including limiting the benefit under the program to #a or more categories of otherwise eligible individuals1 as the ,commandant considers necessary4 7e7 ,transportation 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7d77#a71 in establishing space-available transportation priorities under the program1 the ,commandant shall provide transportation for an individual described in paragraph 7#b71 and a single dependent of the individual if needed to accompany the individual1 at a priority level in the same category as the priority level for an unaccompanied dependent over the age of #ah years traveling on environmental and morale leave4 7#b7 ,individuals covered ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 paragraph 7#a7 applies with respect to an individual described in subsection 7c77#c7 who-- 7,a7 resides in or is located in a ,commonwealth or possession of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 is referred by a military or civilian primary care provider located in that ,commonwealth or possession to a specialty care provider for services to be provided outside of such ,commonwealth or possession4 7#c7 ,application to certain retired individuals ,if an individual described in subsection 7c77#c7 is a retired member of a reserve component who is ineligible for retired pay under chapter #abbc of title #aj by reason of being under the eligibility age applicable under section #abgca of title #aj1 paragraph 7#a7 applies to the individual only if the individual is also enrolled in the ,,tricare program for certain members of the ,retired ,reserve authorized under section #ajgf;e of title #aj4 7#d7 ,priority ,the priority for space-available transportation required by this subsection applies with respect to-- 7,a7 the travel from the ,commonwealth or possession of the ,united ,states to receive the specialty care services2 and 7,b7 the return travel4 7#e7 ,primary care provider and specialty care provider defined ,in this subsection1 the terms primary care provider and specialty care provider refer to a medical or dental professional who provides health care services under chapter #ee of title #aj4 7f7 ,limitations on travel 7#a7 ,in general ,travel may not be provided under this section to a veteran eligible for travel pursuant to paragraph 7#d7 of subsection 7c7 in priority over any member eligible for travel under paragraph 7#a7 of that subsection or any dependent of such a member eligible for travel under this section4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,subsection 7c77#d7 may not be construed as-- 7,a7 affecting or in any way imposing on the ,coast ,guard1 any armed force1 or any commercial entity with which the ,coast ,guard or an armed force contracts1 an obligation or expectation that the ,coast ,guard or such armed force will retrofit or alter1 in any way1 military aircraft or commercial aircraft1 or related equipment or facilities1 used or leased by the ,coast ,guard or such armed force to accommodate passengers provided travel under such authority on account of disability2 or 7,b7 preempting the authority of an aircraft commander to determine who boards the aircraft and any other matters in connection with safe operation of the aircraft4 7g7 ,application of section ,the authority to provide transportation under the program is in addition to any other authority under law to provide transportation on ,coast ,guard aircraft on a space-available basis4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ejh the following3 #eji4 ,space-available travel on ,coast ,guard aircraft4 4 #aabcb4 ,report on ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,barbers ,point hangar 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on facilities requirements for constructing a hangar at ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,barbers ,point at ,oahu1 ,hawaii4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the-- 7,a7 #de1jjj1jjj phase one design for the hangar at ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,barbers ,point funded by the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj2 #acd ,stat4 #aacb72 and 7,b7 phase two facility improvements referenced in the ,u4,s4 ,coast ,guard ,unfunded ,priority ,list for fiscal year #bjbc4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the full facilities requirements for such hangar and maintenance facility improvements to house1 maintain1 and operate the ,,mh-#fe and ,,hc-#acj;,j1 including-- 7,a7 storage and provision of fuel2 and 7,b7 maintenance and parts storage facilities4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of facilities growth requirements for possible future basing of the ,,mh-#fj with the ,c-#acj;,j at ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,barbers ,point4 7#d7 ,a description of and cost estimate for each project phase for the construction of such hangar and maintenance facility improvements4 7#e7 ,a description of the plan for sheltering in the hangar during extreme weather events aircraft of the ,coast ,guard and partner agencies1 such as the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#f7 ,a description of the risks posed to operations at ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,barbers ,point if future project phases for the construction of such hangar are not funded4 #aabcc4 ,study on operational availability of ,coast ,guard aircraft and strategy for ,coast ,guard ,aviation 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study on the operational availability of ,coast ,guard aircraft4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of-- 7i7 the extent to which the fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft of the ,coast ,guard have met annual operational availability targets in recent years2 7ii7 the challenges the ,coast ,guard may face with respect to such aircraft meeting operational availability targets1 and the effects of such challenges on the ability of the ,coast ,guard to meet mission requirements2 and 7iii7 the status of ,coast ,guard efforts to upgrade or recapitalize its fleet of such aircraft to meet growth in future mission demands globally1 such as in the ,western ,hemisphere1 the ,arctic region1 and the ,western ,pacific region4 7,b7 ,any recommendation with respect to the operational availability of ,coast ,guard aircraft4 7,c7 ,the resource and workforce requirements necessary for ,coast ,guard ,aviation to meet current and future mission demands specific to each rotary-wing and fixed-wing airframe type in the current inventory of the ,coast ,guard4 7#c7 ,report ,on completion of the study required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,commandant a report on the findings of the study4 7b7 ,coast ,guard ,aviation strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the study under subsection 7a7 is completed1 the ,commandant shall develop a comprehensive strategy for ,coast ,guard ,aviation that is informed by the relevant recommendations and findings of the study4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,with respect to aircraft of the ,coast ,guard-- 7i7 an analysis of-- 7,i7 the current and future operations and future resource needs1 including the potential need for a second rotary wing airframe to carry out cutter-based operations and ,national ,capital ,region air interdiction mission2 and 7,,ii7 the manner in which such future needs are integrated with the ,future ,vertical ,lift initiatives of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 an estimated timeline with respect to when such future needs will arise4 7,b7 ,the projected number of aviation assets1 the locations at which such assets are to be stationed1 the cost of operation and maintenance of such assets1 and an assessment of the capabilities of such assets as compared to the missions they are expected to execute1 at the completion of major procurement and modernization plans4 7,c7 ,a procurement plan1 including an estimated timetable and the estimated appropriations necessary for all platforms1 including unmanned aircraft4 7,d7 ,a training plan for pilots and aircrew that addresses-- 7i7 the use of simulators owned and operated by the ,coast ,guard1 and simulators that are not owned or operated by the ,coast ,guard1 including any such simulators based outside the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 the costs associated with attending training courses4 7,e7 ,current and future requirements for cutter and land-based deployment of aviation assets globally1 including in the ,arctic1 the ,eastern ,pacific1 the ,western ,pacific1 the ,caribbean1 the ,atlantic ,basin1 and any other area the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7,f7 ,a description of the feasibility of deploying1 and the resource requirements necessary to deploy1 rotary-winged assets onboard all future ,arctic cutter patrols4 7,g7 ,an evaluation of current and future facilities needs for ,coast ,guard aviation units4 7,h7 ,an evaluation of pilot and aircrew training and retention needs1 including aviation career incentive pay1 retention bonuses1 and any other workforce tools the ,commandant considers necessary4 7#c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 is completed1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the strategy4 ,f ,workforce ,readiness #aabcd4 ,authorized strength ,section #cgjb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,the ,secretary may vary the authorized end strength of the ,coast ,guard ,selected ,reserves for a fiscal year by a number equal to not more than #c percent of such end strength upon a determination by the ,secretary that varying such authorized end strength is in the national interest4 7d7 ,the ,commandant may increase the authorized end strength of the ,coast ,guard ,selected ,reserves by a number equal to not more than #b percent of such authorized end strength upon a determination by the ,commandant that such increase would enhance manning and readiness in essential units or in critical specialties or ratings4 4 #aabce4 ,continuation of officers with certain critical skills on active duty 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bafe the following3 #baff4 ,continuation on active duty2 ,coast ,guard officers with certain critical skills 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant may authorize an officer in a grade above grade ,o-#b to remain on active duty after the date otherwise provided for the retirement of such officer in section #baed of this title1 if the officer possesses a critical skill1 or specialty1 or is in a career field designated pursuant to subsection 7b74 7b7 ,critical skills1 specialty1 or career field ,the ,commandant shall designate any critical skill1 specialty1 or career field eligible for continuation on active duty as provided in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,duration of continuation ,an officer continued on active duty pursuant to this section shall1 if not earlier retired1 be retired on the first day of the month after the month in which the officer completes #dj years of active service4 7d7 ,policy ,the ,commandant shall carry out this section by prescribing policy which shall specify the criteria to be used in designating any critical skill1 specialty1 or career field for purposes of subsection 7b74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bafe the following3 #baff4 ,continuation on active duty2 ,coast ,guard officers with certain critical skills4 4 #aabcf4 ,number and distribution of officers on active duty promotion list 7a7 ,maximum number of officers ,section #bajc7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,maximum total number 7#a7 ,in general ,the total number of ,coast ,guard commissioned officers on the active duty promotion list1 excluding warrant officers1 shall not exceed-- 7,a7 #g1ajj in fiscal year #bjbb2 7,b7 #g1bjj in fiscal year #bjbc2 7,c7 #g1cjj in fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7,d7 #g1djj in fiscal year #bjbe and each subsequent fiscal year4 7#b7 ,temporary increase ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant may temporarily increase the total number of commissioned officers permitted under such paragraph by up to #d percent for not more than #fj days after the date of the commissioning of a ,coast ,guard ,academy class4 7#c7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days after exceeding the total number of commissioned officers permitted under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 and each #cj days thereafter until the total number of commissioned officers no longer exceeds the number of such officers permitted under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 the ,commandant shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate of the number of officers on the active duty promotion list on the last day of the preceding #cj-;day period4 4 7b7 ,officers not on active duty promotion list 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaac4 ,officers not on active duty promotion list ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,president submits to ,congress a budget pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate the number of ,coast ,guard officers serving at other ,federal entities on a reimbursable basis1 and the number of ,coast ,guard officers who are serving at other ,federal agencies on a non-reimbursable basis1 but not on the active duty promotion list4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaac4 ,officers not on active duty promotion list4 4 #aabcg4 ,career incentive pay for marine inspectors 7a7 ,authority ,to provide assignment pay or special duty pay ,the ,secretary may provide assignment pay or special duty pay under section #ceb of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 to a member of the ,coast ,guard serving in a prevention position and assigned as a marine inspector or marine investigator pursuant to section #cab of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,annual briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on any uses of the authority under subsection 7a7 during the preceding year4 7#b7 ,elements ,each briefing required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the number of members of the ,coast ,guard serving as marine inspectors or marine investigators pursuant to section #cab of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 who are receiving assignment pay or special duty pay under section #ceb of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the impact of the use of the authority under this section on the effectiveness and efficiency of the ,coast ,guard in administering the laws and regulations for the promotion of safety of life and property on and under the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the effects of assignment pay and special duty pay on retention of marine inspectors and investigators4 7,d7 ,if the authority provided in subsection 7a7 is not exercised1 a detailed justification for not exercising such authority1 including an explanation of the efforts the ,secretary is taking to ensure that the ,coast ,guard workforce contains an adequate number of qualified marine inspectors4 7c7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,national ,institute for ,occupational ,safety and ,health1 shall conduct a study on the health of marine inspectors and marine investigators who have served as such inspectors or investigators for a period of not less than #aj years4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an evaluation of-- 7i7 the daily vessel inspection duties of marine inspectors and marine investigators1 including the examination of internal cargo tanks and voids and new construction activities2 7ii7 major incidents to which marine inspectors and marine investigators have had to respond1 and any other significant incident1 such as a vessel casualty1 that has resulted in the exposure of marine inspectors and marine investigators to hazardous chemicals or substances2 and 7iii7 the types of hazardous chemicals or substances to which marine inspectors and marine investigators have been exposed relative to the effects such chemicals or substances have had on marine inspectors and marine investigators4 7,b7 ,a review and analysis of the current ,coast ,guard health and safety monitoring systems1 and recommendations for improving such systems1 specifically with respect to the exposure of members of the ,coast ,guard to hazardous substances while carrying out inspections and investigation duties4 7,c7 ,any other element the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,report ,upon completion of the study required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study and recommendations for actions the ,commandant should take to improve the health and exposure of marine inspectors and marine investigators4 7d7 ,termination ,the authority provided by subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 #aabch4 ,expansion of ability for selection board to recommend officers of particular merit for promotion ,section #baaf7;c77#a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by inserting three times after may not exceed4 #aabci4 ,modification to education loan repayment program 7a7 ,in general ,section #bggb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #bggb4 ,education loan repayment program for members on active duty in specified military specialties 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,repayment ,subject to the provisions of this section1 the ,secretary may repay-- 7,a7 any loan made1 insured1 or guaranteed under part ,b of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga et seq472 7,b7 any loan made under part ,d of such title 7the ,william ,d4 ,ford ,federal ,direct ,loan ,program1 #bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;a et seq472 7,c7 any loan made under part ,e of such title 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;aa et seq472 or 7,d7 any loan incurred for educational purposes made by a lender that is-- 7i7 an agency or instrumentality of a ,state2 7ii7 a financial or credit institution 7including an insurance company7 that is subject to examination and supervision by an agency of the ,united ,states or any ,state2 7iii7 a pension fund approved by the ,secretary for purposes of this section2 or 7iv7 a nonprofit private entity designated by a ,state1 regulated by such ,state1 and approved by the ,secretary for purposes of this section4 7#b7 ,requirement ,repayment of any such loan shall be made on the basis of each complete year of service performed by the borrower4 7#c7 ,eligibility ,the ,secretary may repay loans described in paragraph 7#a7 in the case of any person for service performed on active duty as a member in an officer program or military specialty specified by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,amount ,the portion or amount of a loan that may be repaid under subsection 7a7 is #cca_/c percent or #a1ejj1 whichever is greater1 for each year of service4 7c7 ,interest accrual ,if a portion of a loan is repaid under this section for any year1 interest on the remainder of such loan shall accrue and be paid in the same manner as is otherwise required4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize refunding any repayment of a loan4 7e7 ,fractional credit for transfer ,an individual who transfers from service making the individual eligible for repayment of loans under this section 7as described in subsection 7a77#c77 to service making the individual eligible for repayment of loans under section #afcja of title #aj 7as described in subsection 7a77#b7 or 7g7 of that section7 during a year shall be eligible to have repaid a portion of such loan determined by giving appropriate fractional credit for each portion of the year so served1 in accordance with regulations of the ,secretary concerned4 7f7 ,schedule for allocation ,the ,secretary shall prescribe a schedule for the allocation of funds made available to carry out the provisions of this section and section #afcja of title #aj during any year for which funds are not sufficient to pay the sum of the amounts eligible for repayment under subsection 7a7 and section #afcja7;a7 of title #aj4 7g7 ,failure to complete period of service ,except an individual described in subsection 7e7 who transfers to service making the individual eligible for repayment of loans under section #afcja of title #aj1 a member of the ,coast ,guard who fails to complete the period of service required to qualify for loan repayment under this section shall be subject to the repayment provisions of section #cjc;a7e7 or #cgc of title #cg4 7h7 ,authority to issue regulations ,the ,secretary may prescribe procedures for implementing this section1 including standards for qualified loans and authorized payees and other terms and conditions for making loan repayments4 ,such regulations may include exceptions that would allow for the payment as a lump sum of any loan repayment due to a member under a written agreement that existed at the time of a member's death or disability4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bggb and inserting the following3 #bggb4 ,education loan repayment program for members on active duty in specified military specialties4 4 #aabdj4 ,retirement of ,vice ,commandant ,section #cjc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a77#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,a ,vice ,commandant who is retired while serving as ,vice ,commandant1 after serving not less than #b years as ,vice ,commandant1 shall be retired with the grade of admiral1 except as provided in section #cjf7;d74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7 by striking or ,vice ,commandant and inserting or as an officer serving as ,vice ,commandant who has served less than #b years as ,vice ,commandant4 #aabda4 ,report on resignation and retirement processing times and denial 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that evaluates resignation and retirement processing timelines4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the preceding calendar year-- 7#a7 statistics on the number of resignations1 retirements1 and other separations that occurred2 7#b7 the processing time for each action described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 the percentage of requests for such actions that had a command endorsement2 7#d7 the percentage of requests for such actions that did not have a command endorsement2 and 7#e7 for each denial of a request for a command endorsement and each failure to take action on such a request1 a detailed description of the rationale for such denial or failure to take such action4 #aabdb4 ,calculation of active service 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #beae4 ,calculation of active service ,any service described1 including service described prior to the date of enactment of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb1 in writing1 including by electronic communication1 by a representative of the ,coast ,guard ,personnel ,service ,center as service that counts toward total active service for regular retirement under section #baeb or section #bcjf shall be considered by the ,president as active service for purposes of applying section #baeb or section #bcjf with respect to the determination of the retirement qualification for any officer or enlisted member to whom a description was provided4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #beae the following3 #beae4 ,calculation of active service4 4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall only apply to officers of the ,coast ,guard that entered active service after ,january #a1 #aiig1 temporarily separated for a period of time1 and have retired from the ,coast ,guard before ,january #a1 #bjbd2 and 7#b7 shall not apply to any member of any other uniformed service1 or to any ,coast ,guard member regarding active service of the member in any other uniformed service4 #aabdc4 ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system procedure review 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall complete a study on the ,coast ,guard ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system and medical retirement procedures4 7#b7 ,elements ,in completing the study required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall review1 and provide recommendations to address1 the following3 7,a7 ,coast ,guard compliance with all applicable laws1 regulations1 and policies relating to the ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system and the ,medical ,evaluation ,board4 7,b7 ,coast ,guard compliance with timelines set forth in-- 7i7 the instruction of the ,commandant entitled ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system issued on ,may #ai1 #bjjf 7,,comdtnst ,m#ahej4b;,d72 and 7ii7 the ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system ,transparency ,initiative 7,,alcgpsc #jcj_/bj74 7,c7 ,an evaluation of ,coast ,guard processes in place to ensure the availability1 consistency1 and effectiveness of counsel appointed by the ,coast ,guard ,office of the ,judge ,advocate ,general to represent members of the ,coast ,guard undergoing an evaluation under the ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system4 7,d7 ,the extent to which the ,coast ,guard has and uses processes to ensure that such counsel may perform the functions of such counsel in a manner that is impartial1 including being able to perform such functions without undue pressure or interference by the command of the affected member of the ,coast ,guard1 the ,personnel ,service ,center1 and the ,coast ,guard ,office of the ,judge ,advocate ,general4 7,e7 ,the frequency1 including the frequency aggregated by member pay grade1 with which members of the ,coast ,guard seek private counsel in lieu of counsel appointed by the ,coast ,guard ,office of the ,judge ,advocate ,general4 7,f7 ,the timeliness of determinations1 guidance1 and access to medical evaluations necessary for retirement or rating determinations and overall well-being of the affected member of the ,coast ,guard4 7,g7 ,the guidance1 formal or otherwise1 provided by the ,personnel ,service ,center and the ,coast ,guard ,office of the ,judge ,advocate ,general1 other than the counsel directly representing affected members of the ,coast ,guard1 in communication with medical personnel examining members4 7,h7 ,the guidance1 formal or otherwise1 provided by the medical professionals reviewing cases within the ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system to affected members of the ,coast ,guard1 and the extent to which such guidance is disclosed to the commanders1 commanding officers1 or other members of the ,coast ,guard in the chain of command of such affected members4 7,i7 ,the feasibility of establishing a program to allow members of the ,coast ,guard to select an expedited review to ensure completion of the ,medical ,evaluation ,board report not later than #ahj days after the date on which such review was initiated4 7b7 ,report ,the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a7 and recommendations for improving the ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system process4 7c7 ,updated policy guidance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the report under subsection 7b7 is submitted1 the ,commandant shall issue updated policy guidance in response to the findings and recommendations contained in the report4 7#b7 ,elements ,the updated policy guidance required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a requirement that a member of the ,coast ,guard1 or the counsel of such a member1 shall be informed of the contents of1 and afforded the option to be present for1 any communication between the member's command and the ,personnel ,service ,center1 or other ,coast ,guard entity1 with respect to the duty status of the member4 7,b7 ,an exception to the requirement described in subparagraph 7,a7 that such a member1 or the counsel of the member1 is not required to be informed of the contents of such a communication if it is demonstrated that there is a legitimate health or safety need for the member to be excluded from such communications1 supported by a medical opinion that such exclusion is necessary for the health or safety of the member1 command1 or any other individual4 7,c7 ,an option to allow a member of the ,coast ,guard to initiate an evaluation by a ,medical ,evaluation ,board if a ,coast ,guard healthcare provider1 or other military healthcare provider1 has raised a concern about the ability of the member to continue serving in the ,coast ,guard1 in accordance with existing medical and physical disability policy4 7,d7 ,an updated policy to remove the command endorsement requirement for retirement or separation unless absolutely necessary for the benefit of the ,united ,states4 #aabdd4 ,expansion of authority for multirater assessments of certain personnel 7a7 ,in general ,section #bahb7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,officers ,each officer of the ,coast ,guard shall undergo a multirater assessment before promotion to-- 7,a7 the grade of ,o-#d2 7,b7 the grade of ,o-#e2 and 7,c7 the grade of ,o-#f4 7#c7 ,enlisted members ,each enlisted member of the ,coast ,guard shall undergo a multirater assessment before advancement to-- 7,a7 the grade of ,e-#g2 7,b7 the grade of ,e-#h2 7,c7 the grade of ,e-#i2 and 7,d7 the grade of ,e-#aj4 7#d7 ,selection ,an individual assessed shall not be permitted to select the peers and subordinates who provide opinions for the multirater assessment of such individual4 7#e7 ,post-assessment elements 7,a7 ,in general ,following an assessment of an individual pursuant to paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c71 the individual shall be provided appropriate post-assessment counseling and leadership coaching4 7,b7 ,availability of results ,the supervisor of the individual assessed shall be provided with the results of the multirater assessment4 4 7b7 ,cost assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress an estimate of the costs associated with implementing the amendment made by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #aabde4 ,promotion parity 7a7 ,information ,to be furnished ,section #baae7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 in the case of an eligible officer considered for promotion to a rank above lieutenant1 any credible information of an adverse nature1 including any substantiated adverse finding or conclusion from an officially documented investigation or inquiry and any information placed in the personnel service record of the officer under section #agde7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note71 shall be furnished to the selection board in accordance with standards and procedures set out in the regulations prescribed by the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,special selection review boards 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #babj the following3 #babj;a4 ,special selection review boards 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,if the ,secretary determines that a person recommended by a promotion board for promotion to a grade at or below the grade of rear admiral is the subject of credible information of an adverse nature1 including any substantiated adverse finding or conclusion described in section #baae7;a77#c7 of this title that was not furnished to the promotion board during its consideration of the person for promotion as otherwise required by such section1 the ,secretary shall convene a special selection review board under this section to review the person and recommend whether the recommendation for promotion of the person should be sustained4 7#b7 ,if a person and the recommendation for promotion of the person is subject to review under this section by a special selection review board convened under this section1 the name of the person-- 7,a7 shall not be disseminated or publicly released on the list of officers recommended for promotion by the promotion board recommending the promotion of the person2 and 7,b7 shall not be forwarded to the ,president or the ,senate1 as applicable1 or included on a promotion list under section #baba of this title4 7b7 ,convening 7#a7 ,any special selection review board convened under this section shall be convened in accordance with the provisions of section #babj7;c7 of this title4 7#b7 ,any special selection review board convened under this section may review such number of persons1 and recommendations for promotion of such persons1 as the ,secretary shall specify in convening such special selection review board4 7c7 ,information considered 7#a7 ,in reviewing a person and recommending whether the recommendation for promotion of the person should be sustained under this section1 a special selection review board convened under this section shall be furnished and consider the following3 7,a7 ,the record and information concerning the person furnished in accordance with section #baae of this title to the promotion board that recommended the person for promotion4 7,b7 ,any credible information of an adverse nature on the person1 including any substantiated adverse finding or conclusion from an officially documented investigation or inquiry described in section #baae7;a77#c7 of this title4 7#b7 ,the furnishing of information to a special selection review board under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be governed by the standards and procedures referred to in section #baae of this title4 7#c7 7,a7 ,before information on a person described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 is furnished to a special selection review board for purposes of this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7i7 such information is made available to the person2 and 7ii7 subject to subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 the person is afforded a reasonable opportunity to submit comments on such information to the special selection review board before its review of the person and the recommendation for promotion of the person under this section4 7,b7 ,if information on a person described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 is not made available to the person as otherwise required by subparagraph 7,a77i7 due to the classification status of such information1 the person shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 be furnished a summary of such information appropriate to the person's authorization for access to classified information4 7,c7 7i7 ,an opportunity to submit comments on information is not required for a person under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 if-- 7,i7 such information was made available to the person in connection with the furnishing of such information under section #baae7;a7 of this title to the promotion board that recommended the promotion of the person subject to review under this section2 and 7,,ii7 the person submitted comments on such information to that promotion board4 7ii7 ,the comments on information of a person described in clause 7i77,,ii7 shall be furnished to the special selection review board4 7,d7 ,a person may waive either or both of the following3 7i7 ,the right to submit comments to a special selection review board under subparagraph 7,a77ii74 7ii7 ,the furnishing of comments to a special selection review board under subparagraph 7,c77ii74 7d7 ,consideration 7#a7 ,in considering the record and information on a person under this section1 the special selection review board shall compare such record and information with an appropriate sampling of the records of those officers who were recommended for promotion by the promotion board that recommended the person for promotion1 and an appropriate sampling of the records of those officers who were considered by and not recommended for promotion by that promotion board4 7#b7 ,records and information shall be presented to a special selection review board for purposes of paragraph 7#a7 in a manner that does not indicate or disclose the person or persons for whom the special selection review board was convened4 7#c7 ,in considering whether the recommendation for promotion of a person should be sustained under this section1 a special selection review board shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 apply standards used by the promotion board that recommended the person for promotion4 7#d7 ,the recommendation for promotion of a person may be sustained under this section only if the special selection review board determines that the person-- 7,a7 ranks on an order of merit created by the special selection review board as better qualified for promotion than the sample officer highest on the order of merit list who was considered by and not recommended for promotion by the promotion board concerned2 and 7,b7 is comparable in qualification for promotion to those sample officers who were recommended for promotion by that promotion board4 7#e7 ,a recommendation for promotion of a person may be sustained under this section only by a vote of a majority of the members of the special selection review board4 7#f7 ,if a special selection review board does not sustain a recommendation for promotion of a person under this section1 the person shall be considered to have failed of selection for promotion4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,each special selection review board convened under this section shall submit to the ,secretary a written report1 signed by each member of the board1 containing the name of each person whose recommendation for promotion it recommends for sustainment and certifying that the board has carefully considered the record and information of each person whose name was referred to it4 7#b7 ,the provisions of sections #baag7;a7 of this title apply to the report and proceedings of a special selection review board convened under this section in the same manner as they apply to the report and proceedings of a promotion board convened under section #bajf of this title4 7f7 ,appointment of ,persons 7#a7 ,if the report of a special selection review board convened under this section recommends the sustainment of the recommendation for promotion to the next higher grade of a person whose name was referred to it for review under this section1 and the ,president approves the report1 the person shall1 as soon as practicable1 be appointed to that grade in accordance with section #baba of this title4 7#b7 ,a person who is appointed to the next higher grade as described in paragraph 7#a7 shall1 upon that appointment1 have the same date of rank1 the same effective date for the pay and allowances of that grade1 and the same position on the active-duty list as the person would have had pursuant to the original recommendation for promotion of the promotion board concerned4 7g7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section4 7h7 ,promotion board defined ,in this section1 the term promotion board means a selection board convened by the ,secretary under section #bajf of this title4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #babj the following3 #babj;a4 ,special selection review boards4 4 7c7 ,availability of information ,section #baah of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,if the ,secretary makes a recommendation under this section that the name of an officer be removed from a report of a selection board and the recommendation is accompanied by information that was not presented to that selection board1 that information shall be made available to that officer4 ,the officer shall then be afforded a reasonable opportunity to submit comments on that information to the officials making the recommendation and the officials reviewing the recommendation4 ,if an eligible officer cannot be given access to such information because of its classification status1 the officer shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 be provided with an appropriate summary of the information4 4 7d7 ,delay of promotion ,section #baba7;f7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7f7 7#a7 ,the promotion of an officer may be delayed without prejudice if any of the following applies3 7,a7 ,the officer is under investigation or proceedings of a court-martial or a board of officers are pending against the officer4 7,b7 ,a criminal proceeding in a ,federal or ,state court is pending against the officer4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary determines that credible information of an adverse nature1 including a substantiated adverse finding or conclusion described in section #baae7;a77#c71 with respect to the officer will result in the convening of a special selection review board under section #babj;a of this title to review the officer and recommend whether the recommendation for promotion of the officer should be sustained4 7#b7 7,a7 ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 a promotion may be delayed under this subsection until1 as applicable-- 7i7 the completion of the investigation or proceedings described in subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 a final decision in the proceeding described in subparagraph 7,b7 is issued2 or 7iii7 the special selection review board convened under section #babj;a of this title issues recommendations with respect to the officer4 7,b7 ,unless the ,secretary determines that a further delay is necessary in the public interest1 a promotion may not be delayed under this subsection for more than one year after the date the officer would otherwise have been promoted4 7#c7 ,an officer whose promotion is delayed under this subsection and who is subsequently promoted shall be given the date of rank and position on the active duty promotion list in the grade to which promoted that he would have held had his promotion not been so delayed4 4 #aabdf4 ,partnership program to diversify ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,commandant shall establish a program for the purpose of increasing the number of individuals in the enlisted ranks of the ,coast ,guard who are-- 7#a7 underrepresented minorities2 or 7#b7 from rural areas4 7b7 ,partnerships ,in carrying out the program established under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall-- 7#a7 seek to enter into #a or more partnerships with eligible institutions-- 7,a7 to increase the visibility of ,coast ,guard careers2 7,b7 to promote curriculum development-- 7i7 to enable acceptance into the ,coast ,guard2 and 7ii7 to improve success on relevant exams1 such as the ,armed ,services ,vocational ,aptitude ,battery2 and 7,c7 to provide mentoring for students entering and beginning ,coast ,guard careers2 and 7#b7 enter into a partnership with an existing ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps for the purpose of promoting ,coast ,guard careers4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible institution ,the term eligible institution means an institution-- 7,a7 that is-- 7i7 an institution of higher education 7as such term is defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja772 or 7ii7 a junior or community college 7as such term is defined in section #cab of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh72 and 7,b7 that is-- 7i7 a part ,b institution 7as such term is defined in section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa772 7ii7 a ,tribal ,college or ,university 7as such term is defined in section #caf7;b7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7b7772 7iii7 a ,hispanic-serving institution 7as such term is defined in section #ejb of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja;a772 7iv7 an ,alaska ,native-serving institution or a ,native ,hawaiian-serving institution 7as such term is defined in section #cag7;b7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;d7b7772 7v7 a ,predominantly ,black institution 7as such term is defined in section #cga7;c7 of that ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7c7772 7vi7 an ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander-serving institution 7as defined in section #cbj7;b7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;g7b7772 or 7vii7 a ,native ,american-serving nontribal institution 7as defined in section #cai7;b7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;f7b774 7#b7 ,rural area ,the term rural area means an area that is outside of an urbanized area1 as determined by the ,bureau of the ,census4 #aabdg4 ,expansion of ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps 7a7 ,in general ,section #cbj of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,scope ,beginning on ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall maintain at all times a ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program with not fewer than #a such program established in each ,coast ,guard district4 4 7b7 ,cost assessment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to ,congress an estimate of the costs associated with implementing the amendments made by this section4 #aabdh4 ,improving representation of women and racial and ethnic minorities among ,coast ,guard active-duty members 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 in consultation with the ,advisory ,board on ,women at the ,coast ,guard ,academy established under section #aijd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the minority outreach team program established by section #aije of such title1 the ,commandant shall-- 7#a7 determine which recommendations in the ,,rand representation report may practicably be implemented to promote improved representation in the ,coast ,guard of-- 7,a7 women2 and 7,b7 racial and ethnic minorities2 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 on the actions the ,commandant has taken1 or plans to take1 to implement such recommendations4 7b7 ,curriculum and training ,in the case of any action the ,commandant plans to take to implement recommendations described in subsection 7a77#a7 that relate to modification or development of curriculum and training1 such modified curriculum and trainings shall be provided at-- 7#a7 officer accession points1 including the ,coast ,guard ,academy and the ,leadership ,development ,center2 7#b7 enlisted member accession at the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,training ,center ,cape ,may in ,cape ,may1 ,new ,jersey2 and 7#c7 the officer1 enlisted member1 and civilian leadership courses managed by the ,leadership ,development ,center4 7c7 ,definition of ,,rand representation report ,in this section1 the term ,,rand representation report means the report of the ,homeland ,security ,operational ,analysis ,center of the ,,rand ,corporation entitled ,improving the ,representation of ,women and ,racial_/,ethnic ,minorities ,among ,u4,s4 ,coast ,guard ,active-,duty ,members1 issued on ,august #aa1 #bjba4 #aabdi4 ,strategy to enhance diversity through recruitment and accession 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall develop a #aj-year strategy to enhance ,coast ,guard diversity through recruitment and accession-- 7#a7 at educational institutions at the high school and higher education levels2 and 7#b7 for the officer and enlisted ranks4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the strategy developed under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of existing ,coast ,guard recruitment and accession programs at educational institutions at the high school and higher education levels4 7,b7 ,an explanation of the manner in which the strategy supports the overall diversity and inclusion action plan of the ,coast ,guard4 7,c7 ,a description of the manner in which existing programs and partnerships will be modified or expanded to enhance diversity in recruiting in high school and institutions of higher education 7as such term is defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 and accession4 #aabej4 ,support for ,coast ,guard ,academy 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #i of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #iec4 ,support for ,coast ,guard ,academy 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,contracts and cooperative agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant may enter contract and cooperative agreements with #a or more qualified organizations for the purpose of supporting the athletic programs of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7,b7 ,authority ,notwithstanding section #cbja7;e7 of title #aj1 the ,commandant may enter into such contracts and cooperative agreements on a sole source basis pursuant to section #cbjd7;a7 of title #aj4 7,c7 ,acquisitions ,notwithstanding chapter #fc of title #ca1 a cooperative agreement under this section may be used to acquire property or services for the direct benefit or use of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7#b7 ,financial controls 7,a7 ,in general ,before entering into a contract or cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant shall ensure that the contract or agreement includes appropriate financial controls to account for the resources of the ,coast ,guard ,academy and the qualified organization concerned in accordance with accepted accounting principles4 7,b7 ,contents ,any such contract or cooperative agreement shall contain a provision that allows the ,commandant to review1 as the ,commandant considers necessary1 the financial accounts of the qualified organization to determine whether the operations of the qualified organization-- 7i7 are consistent with the terms of the contract or cooperative agreement2 and 7ii7 would compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#c7 ,leases ,for the purpose of supporting the athletic programs of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 the ,commandant may1 consistent with section #ejd7;a77#ac71 rent or lease real property located at the ,coast ,guard ,academy to a qualified organization1 except that proceeds from such a lease shall be retained and expended in accordance with subsection 7f74 7b7 ,support services 7#a7 ,authority ,to the extent required by a contract or cooperative agreement under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant may provide support services to a qualified organization while the qualified organization conducts support activities at the ,coast ,guard ,academy only if the ,commandant determines that the provision of such services is essential for the support of the athletic programs of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7#b7 ,no liability of the ,united ,states ,support services may only be provided without any liability of the ,united ,states to a qualified organization4 7#c7 ,support services defined ,in this subsection1 the term support services includes utilities1 office furnishings and equipment1 communications services1 records staging and archiving1 audio and video support1 and security systems1 in conjunction with the leasing or licensing of property4 7c7 ,transfers from nonappropriated fund operation 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,commandant may1 subject to the acceptance of the qualified organization concerned1 transfer to the qualified organization all title to and ownership of the assets and liabilities of the ,coast ,guard nonappropriated fund instrumentality1 the function of which includes providing support for the athletic programs of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including bank accounts and financial reserves in the accounts of such fund instrumentality1 equipment1 supplies1 and other personal property4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,commandant may not transfer under paragraph 7#a7 any interest in real property4 7d7 ,acceptance of support from qualified organization 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #acdb of title #ca1 the ,commandant may accept from a qualified organization funds1 supplies1 and services for the support of the athletic programs of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7#b7 ,employees of qualified organization ,for purposes of this section1 employees or personnel of the qualified organization may not be considered to be employees of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,funds received from ,,ncaa ,the ,commandant may accept funds from the ,national ,collegiate ,athletic ,association to support the athletic programs of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7#d7 ,limitation ,the ,commandant shall ensure that contributions under this subsection and expenditure of funds pursuant to subsection 7f7 do not-- 7,a7 reflect unfavorably on the ability of the ,coast ,guard1 any employee of the ,coast ,guard1 or any member of the armed forces 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj7 to carry out any responsibility or duty in a fair and objective manner2 or 7,b7 compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the ,coast ,guard1 or any individual involved in such a program4 7e7 ,trademarks and service marks 7#a7 ,licensing1 marketing1 and sponsorship agreements ,an agreement under subsection 7a7 may1 consistent with section #bbfj of title #aj 7other than subsection 7d7 of such section71 authorize a qualified organization to enter into licensing1 marketing1 and sponsorship agreements relating to trademarks and service marks identifying the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 subject to the approval of the ,commandant4 7#b7 ,limitations ,a licensing1 marketing1 or sponsorship agreement may not be entered into under paragraph 7#a7 if-- 7,a7 such agreement would reflect unfavorably on the ability of the ,coast ,guard1 any employee of the ,coast ,guard1 or any member of the armed forces to carry out any responsibility or duty in a fair and objective manner2 or 7,b7 the ,commandant determines that the use of the trademark or service mark would compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the ,coast ,guard or any individual involved in such a program4 7f7 ,retention and use of funds ,funds received by the ,commandant under this section may be retained for use to support the athletic programs of the ,coast ,guard ,academy and shall remain available until expended4 7g7 ,conditions ,the authority provided in this section with respect to a qualified organization is available only so long as the qualified organization continues-- 7#a7 to operate in accordance with this section1 the law of the ,state of ,connecticut1 and the constitution and bylaws of the qualified organization2 and 7#b7 to operate exclusively to support the athletic programs of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7h7 ,qualified organization defined ,in this section1 the term qualified organization means an organization-- 7#a7 that operates as an organization under subsection 7c77#c7 of section #eja of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under subsection 7a7 of that section2 7#b7 for which authorization under sections #ajcc7;a7 and #aehi7;a7 of title #aj may be provided2 and 7#c7 established by the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,alumni ,association solely for the purpose of supporting ,coast ,guard athletics4 #ied4 ,mixed-funded athletic and recreational extracurricular programs 7a7 ,authority ,in the case of a ,coast ,guard ,academy mixed-funded athletic or recreational extracurricular program1 the ,commandant may designate funds appropriated to the ,coast ,guard and available for that program to be treated as nonappropriated funds and expended for that program in accordance with laws applicable to the expenditure of nonappropriated funds4 ,appropriated funds so designated shall be considered to be nonappropriated funds for all purposes and shall remain available until expended4 7b7 ,covered programs ,in this section1 the term ,coast ,guard ,academy mixed-funded athletic or recreational extracurricular program means an athletic or recreational extracurricular program of the ,coast ,guard ,academy to which each of the following applies3 7#a7 ,the program is not considered a morale1 welfare1 or recreation program4 7#b7 ,the program is supported through appropriated funds4 7#c7 ,the program is supported by a nonappropriated fund instrumentality4 7#d7 ,the program is not a private organization and is not operated by a private organization4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #i of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ieb the following3 #iec4 ,support for ,coast ,guard ,academy4 #ied4 ,mixed-funded athletic and recreational extracurricular programs4 4 #aabea4 ,training for congressional affairs personnel 7a7 ,in general ,section #cae of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #cae4 ,training for congressional affairs personnel 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall develop a training course1 which shall be administered in person1 on the workings of ,congress for any member of the ,coast ,guard selected for a position as a fellow1 liaison1 counsel1 or administrative staff for the ,coast ,guard ,office of ,congressional and ,governmental ,affairs or as any ,coast ,guard district or area governmental affairs officer4 7b7 ,course subject matter 7#a7 ,in general ,the training course required under this section shall provide an overview and introduction to ,congress and the ,federal legislative process1 including-- 7,a7 the congressional budget process2 7,b7 the congressional appropriations process2 7,c7 the congressional authorization process2 7,d7 the ,senate advice and consent process for ,presidential nominees2 7,e7 the ,senate advice and consent process for treaty ratification2 7,f7 the roles of ,members of ,congress and congressional staff in the legislative process2 7,g7 the concept and underlying purposes of congressional oversight within the governance framework of separation of powers2 7,h7 the roles of ,coast ,guard fellows1 liaisons1 counsels1 governmental affairs officers1 the ,coast ,guard ,office of ,program ,review1 the ,coast ,guard ,headquarters program offices1 and any other entity the ,commandant considers relevant2 and 7,i7 the roles and responsibilities of ,coast ,guard public affairs and external communications personnel with respect to ,members of ,congress and the staff of such ,members necessary to enhance communication between ,coast ,guard units1 sectors1 and districts and ,member offices and committees of jurisdiction so as to ensure visibility of ,coast ,guard activities4 7#b7 ,detail within ,coast ,guard ,office of ,budget and ,programs 7,a7 ,in general ,at the written request of a receiving congressional office1 the training course required under this section shall include a multi-day detail within the ,coast ,guard ,office of ,budget and ,programs to ensure adequate exposure to ,coast ,guard policy1 oversight1 and requests from ,congress4 7,b7 ,nonconsecutive detail permitted ,a detail under this paragraph is not required to be consecutive with the balance of the training4 7c7 ,completion of required training ,a member of the ,coast ,guard selected for a position described in subsection 7a7 shall complete the training required by this section before the date on which such member reports for duty for such position4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #cae and inserting the following3 #cae4 ,training for congressional affairs personnel4 4 #aabeb4 ,strategy for retention of cuttermen 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall publish a strategy to improve incentives to attract and retain a qualified workforce serving on ,coast ,guard cutters that includes underrepresented minorities1 and servicemembers from rural areas1 as such term is defined in section #edcja7;a77#ab77;,c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,policies to improve flexibility in the afloat career path1 including a policy that enables members of the ,coast ,guard serving on ,coast ,guard cutters to transition between operations afloat and operations ashore assignments without detriment to the career progression of a member4 7#b7 ,a review of current officer requirements for afloat assignments at each pay grade1 and an assessment as to whether such requirements are appropriate or present undue limitations4 7#c7 ,strategies to improve crew comfort afloat1 such as berthing modifications to accommodate all crewmembers4 7#d7 ,actionable steps to improve access to highspeed internet capable of video conference for the purposes of medical1 educational1 and personal use by members of the ,coast ,guard serving on ,coast ,guard cutters4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of bonuses to attract members to serve at sea and retain talented members of the ,coast ,guard serving on ,coast ,guard cutters to serve as leaders in senior enlisted positions1 department head positions1 and command positions4 7#f7 ,policies to ensure that high-performing members of the ,coast ,guard serving on ,coast ,guard cutters are competitive for special assignments1 postgraduate education1 senior service schools1 and other career-enhancing positions4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,the ,commandant shall ensure that the elements described in subsection 7b7 do not result in discrimination based on race1 color1 religion1 sexual orientation1 national origin1 or gender4 #aabec4 ,study on performance of ,coast ,guard ,force ,readiness ,command 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study on the performance of the ,coast ,guard ,force ,readiness ,command4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of the following3 7#a7 ,the actions the ,force ,readiness ,command has taken to develop and implement training for the ,coast ,guard workforce4 7#b7 ,the extent to which the ,force ,readiness ,command-- 7,a7 has made an assessment of performance1 policy1 and training compliance across ,force ,readiness ,command headquarters and field units1 and the results of any such assessment2 and 7,b7 is modifying and expanding ,coast ,guard training to match the future demands of the ,coast ,guard with respect to growth in workforce numbers1 modernization of assets and infrastructure1 and increased global mission demands relating to the ,arctic and ,western ,pacific regions and cyberspace4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the study required by subsection 7a7 commences1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study4 #aabed4 ,study on frequency of weapons training for ,coast ,guard personnel 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall conduct a study to assess whether current weapons training required for ,coast ,guard law enforcement and other relevant personnel is sufficient4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 assess whether there is a need to improve weapons training for ,coast ,guard law enforcement and other relevant personnel2 and 7#b7 identify-- 7,a7 the frequency of such training most likely to ensure adequate weapons training1 proficiency1 and safety among such personnel2 7,b7 ,coast ,guard law enforcement and other applicable personnel who should be prioritized to receive such improved training2 and 7,c7 any challenge posed by a transition to improving such training and offering such training more frequently1 and the resources necessary to address such a challenge4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 ,g ,miscellaneous ,provisions #aabee4 ,modification of prohibition on operation or procurement of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems ,section #hdad of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #ad ,u4,s4,c4 #aaef note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,exemption ,the ,commandant is exempt from the restriction under subsection 7a7 if the operation or procurement is for the purposes of-- 7#a7 counter-,,uas system surrogate testing and training2 or 7#b7 intelligence1 electronic warfare1 and information warfare operations1 testing1 analysis1 and training4 2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,commandant may waive the restriction under subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing not later than #ae days after exercising such waiver to the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives that the operation or procurement of a covered unmanned aircraft system is required in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,covered foreign country ,the term covered foreign country means any of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7,b7 ,the ,russian ,federation4 7,c7 ,the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 7,d7 ,the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea4 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,covered unmanned aircraft system ,the term covered unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft system described in paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7a74 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated1 by inserting 1 and any related services and equipment after ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,replacement ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb1 the ,commandant shall replace covered unmanned aircraft systems of the ,coast ,guard with unmanned aircraft systems manufactured in the ,united ,states or an allied country 7as that term is defined in section #bcej;f7d77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 4 #aabef4 ,budgeting of ,coast ,guard relating to certain operations 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaad4 ,expenses of performing and executing defense readiness missions ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and every ,february #a thereafter1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that adequately represents a calculation of the annual costs and expenditures of performing and executing all defense readiness mission activities1 including-- 7#a7 all expenses related to the ,coast ,guard's coordination1 training1 and execution of defense readiness mission activities in the ,coast ,guard's capacity as an armed force 7as such term is defined in section #aja of title #aj7 in support of ,department of ,defense national security operations and activities or for any other military department or ,defense ,agency 7as such terms are defined in such section72 7#b7 costs associated with ,coast ,guard detachments assigned in support of the defense readiness mission of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7#c7 any other related expenses1 costs1 or matters the ,commandant considers appropriate or otherwise of interest to ,congress4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #beb7;b71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaad4 ,expenses of performing and executing defense readiness missions4 4 #aabeg4 ,report on ,san ,diego maritime domain awareness ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing-- 7#a7 an overview of the maritime domain awareness in the area of responsibility of the ,coast ,guard sector responsible for ,san ,diego1 ,california1 including-- 7,a7 the average volume of known maritime traffic that transited the area during fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbb2 7,b7 current sensor platforms deployed by such sector to monitor illicit activity occurring at sea in such area2 7,c7 the number of illicit activity incidents at sea in such area that the sector responded to during fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbb2 7,d7 an estimate of the volume of traffic engaged in illicit activity at sea in such area and the type and description of any vessels used to carry out illicit activities that such sector responded to during fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbb2 and 7,e7 the maritime domain awareness requirements to effectively meet the mission of such sector2 7#b7 a description of current actions taken by the ,coast ,guard to partner with ,federal1 regional1 ,state1 and local entities to meet the maritime domain awareness needs of such area2 7#c7 a description of any gaps in maritime domain awareness within the area of responsibility of such sector resulting from an inability to meet the enduring maritime domain awareness requirements of the sector or adequately respond to maritime disorder2 7#d7 an identification of current technology and assets the ,coast ,guard has to mitigate the gaps identified in paragraph 7#c72 7#e7 an identification of capabilities needed to mitigate such gaps1 including any capabilities the ,coast ,guard currently possesses that can be deployed to the sector2 7#f7 an identification of technology and assets the ,coast ,guard does not currently possess and are needed to acquire in order to address such gaps2 and 7#g7 an identification of any financial obstacles that prevent the ,coast ,guard from deploying existing commercially available sensor technology to address such gaps4 #aabeh4 ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard vessels for public purposes 7a7 ,transfer ,section #iad of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #eja note2 ,public ,law #aaa-bha7 is-- 7#a7 transferred to subchapter ,i of chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 added at the end so as to follow section #eji of such title1 as added by this ,act2 7#c7 redesignated as section #eaj of such title2 and 7#d7 amended so that the enumerator1 the section heading1 typeface1 and typestyle conform to those appearing in other sections of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaj ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-bha7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #iad4 7#b7 ,title #ad ,the analysis for subchapter ,i of chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaj4 ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard vessels for public purposes4 4 7c7 ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard vessels for public purposes ,section #eaj of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as transferred and redesignated by subsection 7a71 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,on request by the ,commandant1 the ,administrator of the ,general ,services ,administration may transfer ownership of a ,coast ,guard vessel or aircraft to an eligible entity for educational1 cultural1 historical1 charitable1 recreational1 or other public purposes if such transfer is authorized by law4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting as if the request were being processed after vessels2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 as in effect on the date of the enactment of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb after ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting 1 as in effect on the date of the enactment of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb after such title2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking of the ,coast ,guard4 #aabei4 ,national ,coast ,guard ,museum funding plan ,section #caf7;c77#d7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the ,inspector ,general of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating and inserting a third party entity qualified to undertake such a certification process4 #aabfj4 ,report on ,coast ,guard explosive ordnance disposal 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the viability of establishing an explosive ordnance disposal program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 in the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall contain1 at a minimum1 an explanation of the following with respect to such a ,program3 7#a7 ,where within the organizational structure of the ,coast ,guard the ,program would be located1 including a discussion of whether the ,program should reside in-- 7,a7 ,maritime ,safety and ,security ,teams2 7,b7 ,maritime ,security ,response ,teams2 7,c7 a combination of the teams described under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 or 7,d7 elsewhere within the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,the vehicles and dive craft that are ,coast ,guard airframe and vessel transportable that would be required for the transportation of explosive ordnance disposal elements4 7#c7 ,the ,coast ,guard stations at which-- 7,a7 portable explosives storage magazines would be available for explosive ordnance disposal elements2 and 7,b7 explosive ordnance disposal elements equipment would be pre-positioned4 7#d7 ,how the ,program would support other elements within the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,justice1 and1 in wartime1 the ,department of ,defense to-- 7,a7 counter improvised explosive devices2 7,b7 counter unexploded ordnance2 7,c7 combat weapons of destruction2 7,d7 provide service in support of the ,president2 and 7,e7 support national security special events4 7#e7 ,the career progression of members of the ,coast ,guard participating in the ,program from-- 7,a7 ,seaman ,recruit to ,command ,master ,chief ,petty ,officer2 7,b7 ,chief ,warrant ,officer #b to that of ,chief ,warrant ,officer #d2 and 7,c7 ,ensign to that of ,rear ,admiral4 7#f7 ,initial and annual budget justification estimates on a single program element of the ,program for-- 7,a7 civilian and military pay with details on military pay1 including special and incentive pays such as-- 7i7 officer responsibility pay2 7ii7 officer ,,scuba diving duty pay2 7iii7 officer demolition hazardous duty pay2 7iv7 enlisted ,,scuba diving duty pay2 7v7 enlisted demolition hazardous duty pay2 7vi7 enlisted special duty assignment pay at level special duty-#e2 7vii7 enlisted assignment incentive pays2 7viii7 enlistment and reenlistment bonuses2 7ix7 officer and enlisted full civilian clothing allowances2 7x7 an exception to the policy allowing a third hazardous duty pay for explosive ordnance disposal-qualified officers and enlisted2 and 7xi7 parachutist hazardous duty pay2 7,b7 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation2 7,c7 procurement2 7,d7 other transaction agreements2 7,e7 operations and support2 and 7,f7 overseas contingency operations4 #aabfa4 ,transfer and conveyance 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,requirement ,in accordance with section #abj7;h7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj7;h771 the ,commandant shall1 without consideration1 transfer in accordance with subsection 7b7 and convey in accordance with subsection 7c7 a parcel of the real property described in paragraph 7#b71 including any improvements thereon4 7#b7 ,property ,the property described in this paragraph is real property at ,dauphin ,island1 ,alabama1 located at #ajj ,agassiz ,street1 and consisting of a total of approximately #ce4fc acres4 ,the exact acreage and legal description of the parcel of such property to be transferred or conveyed in accordance with subsection 7b7 or 7c71 respectively1 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,commandant4 7b7 ,to the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services ,the ,commandant shall transfer1 as described in subsection 7a71 to the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary71 for use by the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 custody and control of a portion1 consisting of approximately #d acres1 of the parcel of real property described in such subsection1 to be identified by agreement between the ,commandant and the ,secretary4 7c7 ,to the ,state of ,alabama ,the ,commandant shall convey1 as described in subsection 7a71 to the ,marine ,environmental ,sciences ,consortium1 a unit of the government of the ,state of ,alabama1 located at ,dauphin ,island1 ,alabama1 all rights1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to such portion of the parcel described in such subsection that is not transferred to the ,secretary under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,payments and costs of transfer and conveyance 7#a7 ,payments 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall pay costs to be incurred by the ,coast ,guard1 or reimburse the ,coast ,guard for such costs incurred by the ,coast ,guard1 to carry out the transfer and conveyance required by this section1 including survey costs1 appraisal costs1 costs for environmental documentation related to the transfer and conveyance1 and any other necessary administrative costs related to the transfer and conveyance4 7,b7 ,funds ,notwithstanding section #ghj of division ,b of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id71 any amounts that are made available to the ,secretary under such section and not obligated on the date of enactment of this ,act shall be available to the ,secretary for the purpose described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,treatment of amounts received ,amounts received by the ,commandant as reimbursement under paragraph 7#a7 shall be credited to the ,coast ,guard ,housing ,fund established under section #bidf of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 or the account that was used to pay the costs incurred by the ,coast ,guard in carrying out the transfer or conveyance under this section1 as determined by the ,commandant1 and shall be made available until expended4 ,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 #aabfb4 ,transparency and oversight 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaae4 ,major grants1 contracts1 or other transactions 7a7 ,notification 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 the ,commandant shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress and the ,coast ,guard ,office of ,congressional and ,governmental ,affairs not later than #c full business days in advance of the ,coast ,guard-- 7,a7 making or awarding a grant allocation or grant in excess of #a1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 making or awarding a contract1 other transaction agreement1 or task or delivery order for the ,coast ,guard on the multiple award contract1 or issuing a letter of intent totaling more than #d1jjj1jjj2 7,c7 awarding a task or delivery order requiring an obligation of funds in an amount greater than #aj1jjj1jjj from multi-year ,coast ,guard funds2 7,d7 making a sole-source grant award2 or 7,e7 announcing publicly the intention to make or award an item described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d71 including a contract covered by the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 7#b7 ,element ,a notification under this subsection shall include-- 7,a7 the amount of the award2 7,b7 the fiscal year for which the funds for the award were appropriated2 7,c7 the type of contract2 7,d7 an identification of the entity awarded the contract1 such as the name and location of the entity2 and 7,e7 the account from which the funds are to be drawn4 7b7 ,exception ,if the ,commandant determines that compliance with subsection 7a7 would pose a substantial risk to human life1 health1 or safety1 the ,commandant-- 7#a7 may make an award or issue a letter described in such subsection without the notification required under such subsection2 and 7#b7 shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress not later than #e full business days after such an award is made or letter issued4 7c7 ,applicability ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to funds that are not available for obligation4 7d7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaae4 ,major grants1 contracts1 or other transactions4 4 #aabfc4 ,study on safety inspection program for containers and facilities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall complete a study on the safety inspection program for containers 7as such term is defined in section #hjeja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code7 and designated waterfront facilities receiving containers4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation and review of such safety inspection program4 7#b7 ,a determination of-- 7,a7 the number of container inspections conducted annually by the ,coast ,guard during the preceding #aj-year period1 as compared to the number of containers moved through ,united ,states ports annually during such period2 and 7,b7 the number of qualified ,coast ,guard container and facility inspectors1 and an assessment as to whether1 during the preceding #aj-year period1 there have been a sufficient number of such inspectors to carry out the mission of the ,coast ,guard4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of the training programs available to such inspectors and the adequacy of such training programs during the preceding #aj-year period4 7#d7 ,an identification of areas of improvement for such program in the interest of commerce and national security1 and the costs associated with such improvements4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the completion of the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study required by subsection 7a71 including the personnel and resource requirements necessary for such program4 #aabfd4 ,operational data sharing capability 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall1 consistent with the ongoing ,integrated ,multi-,domain ,enterprise joint effort by the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,department of ,defense1 establish a secure1 centralized capability to allow real-time1 or near real-time1 data and information sharing between ,customs and ,border ,protection and the ,coast ,guard for purposes of maritime boundary domain awareness and enforcement activities along the maritime boundaries of the ,united ,states1 including the maritime boundaries in the northern and southern continental ,united ,states and ,alaska4 7b7 ,priority ,in establishing the capability under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize enforcement areas experiencing the highest levels of enforcement activity4 7c7 ,requirements ,the capability established under subsection 7a7 shall be sufficient for the secure sharing of data1 information1 and surveillance necessary for operational missions1 including data from governmental assets1 irrespective of whether an asset located in or around mission operation areas belongs to the ,coast ,guard1 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 or any other partner agency4 7d7 ,elements ,the ,commissioner of ,customs and ,border ,protection and the ,commandant shall jointly-- 7#a7 assess and delineate the types of data and quality of data sharing needed to meet the respective operational missions of ,customs and ,border ,protection and the ,coast ,guard1 including video surveillance1 seismic sensors1 infrared detection1 space-based remote sensing1 and any other data or information necessary2 7#b7 develop appropriate requirements and processes for the credentialing of personnel of ,customs and ,border ,protection and personnel of the ,coast ,guard to access and use the capability established under subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 establish a cost-sharing agreement for the long-term operation and maintenance of the capability and the assets that provide data to the capability4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the establishment of the capability under this section4 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to authorize the ,coast ,guard1 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 or any other partner agency to acquire1 share1 or transfer personal information relating to an individual in violation of any ,federal or ,state law or regulation4 #aabfe4 ,feasibility study on construction of ,coast ,guard station at ,port ,mansfield 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall commence a feasibility study on construction of a ,coast ,guard station at ,port ,mansfield1 ,texas4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the resources and workforce requirements necessary for a new ,coast ,guard station at ,port ,mansfield4 7,b7 ,an identification of the enhancements to the missions and capabilities of the ,coast ,guard that a new ,coast ,guard station at ,port ,mansfield would provide4 7,c7 ,an estimate of the life-cycle costs of such a facility1 including the costs of construction1 maintenance costs1 and staffing costs4 7,d7 ,a cost-benefit analysis of the enhancements and capabilities provided1 as compared to the costs of construction1 maintenance1 and staffing4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after commencing the study required by subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study4 #aabff4 ,procurement of tethered aerostat radar system for ,coast ,guard ,station ,south ,padre ,island ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary shall procure not fewer than #a tethered aerostat radar system1 or similar technology1 for use by the ,coast ,guard at and around ,coast ,guard ,station ,south ,padre ,island4 #aabfg4 ,prohibition on major acquisition contracts with entities associated with ,chinese ,communist ,party 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant may not award any major acquisition contract until the ,commandant receives a certification from the party that it has not1 during the #aj-year period preceding the planned date of award1 directly or indirectly held an economic interest in an entity that is-- 7#a7 owned or controlled by the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7#b7 part of the defense industry of the ,chinese ,communist ,party4 7b7 ,inapplicability to ,taiwan ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply with respect to an economic interest in an entity owned or controlled by ,taiwan4 #aabfh4 ,review of drug interdiction equipment and standards2 testing for fentanyl during interdiction operations 7a7 ,review 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall-- 7,a7 conduct a review of-- 7i7 the equipment1 testing kits1 and rescue medications used to conduct ,coast ,guard drug interdiction operations2 and 7ii7 the safety and training standards1 policies1 and procedures with respect to such operations2 and 7,b7 determine whether the ,coast ,guard is using the latest equipment and technology and up-to-date training and standards for recognizing1 handling1 testing1 and securing illegal drugs1 fentanyl and other synthetic opioids1 and precursor chemicals during such operations4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the review conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,requirement ,if1 as a result of the review required by subsection 7a71 the ,commandant determines that the ,coast ,guard is not using the latest equipment and technology and up-to-date training and standards for recognizing1 handling1 testing1 and securing illegal drugs1 fentanyl and other synthetic opioids1 and precursor chemicals during drug interdiction operations1 the ,commandant shall ensure that the ,coast ,guard acquires and uses such equipment and technology1 carries out such training1 and implements such standards4 7c7 ,testing for fentanyl ,the ,commandant shall ensure that ,coast ,guard drug interdiction operations include the testing of substances encountered during such operations for fentanyl1 as appropriate4 #aabfi4 ,public availability of information on monthly migrant interdictions ,not later than the #aeth day of each month1 the ,commandant shall make available to the public on the website of the ,coast ,guard the number of migrant interdictions carried out by the ,coast ,guard during the preceding month4 #aabgj4 ,cargo waiting time reduction ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that includes-- 7#a7 an explanation of the extent to which vessels carrying cargo are complying with the requirements of chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 the status of the investigation on the cause of the oil spill that occurred in ,october #bjba on the waters over the ,san ,pedro ,shelf related to an anchor strike1 including the expected date on which the ,marine ,casualty ,investigation ,report with respect to such spill will be released2 and 7#c7 with respect to such vessels1 a summary of actions taken or planned to be taken by the ,commandant to provide additional protections against oil spills or other hazardous discharges caused by anchor strikes4 #aabga4 ,study on ,coast ,guard oversight and investigations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study to assess the oversight over ,coast ,guard activities1 including investigations1 personnel management1 whistleblower protection1 and other activities carried out by the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,office of ,inspector ,general4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the ability of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,office of ,inspector ,general to ensure timely1 thorough1 complete1 and appropriate oversight over the ,coast ,guard1 including oversight over both civilian and military activities4 7#b7 ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 the best practices with respect to such oversight2 and 7,b7 the ability of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,office of ,inspector ,general and the ,commandant to identify and achieve such best practices4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the methods1 standards1 and processes employed by the ,department of ,defense ,office of ,inspector ,general and the inspectors generals of the armed forces 7as such term is defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 other than the ,coast ,guard1 to conduct oversight and investigation activities4 7#d7 ,an analysis of the methods1 standards1 and processes of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,office of ,inspector ,general with respect to oversight over the civilian and military activities of the ,coast ,guard1 as compared to the methods1 standards1 and processes described in paragraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,an assessment of the extent to which the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service completes investigations or other disciplinary measures after referral of complaints from the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,office of ,inspector ,general4 7#f7 ,a description of the staffing1 expertise1 training1 and other resources of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,office of ,inspector ,general1 and an assessment as to whether such staffing1 expertise1 training1 and other resources meet the requirements necessary for meaningful1 timely1 and effective oversight over the activities of the ,coast ,guard4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after commencing the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study1 including recommendations with respect to oversight over ,coast ,guard activities4 7d7 ,other reviews ,the study required under subsection 7a7 may rely upon recently completed or ongoing reviews by the ,comptroller ,general or other entities1 as applicable4 ,h ,sexual ,assault and ,sexual ,harassment ,response and ,prevention #aabgb4 ,administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iv of chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #efd4 ,administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits 7a7 ,sexual assault forensic exam procedure 7#a7 ,in general ,before embarking on any prescheduled voyage1 a ,coast ,guard vessel shall have in place a written operating procedure that ensures that an embarked victim of sexual assault shall have access to a sexual assault forensic examination-- 7,a7 as soon as possible after the victim requests an examination2 and 7,b7 that is treated with the same level of urgency as emergency medical care4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the written operating procedure required by paragraph 7#a71 shall1 at a minimum1 account for-- 7,a7 the health1 safety1 and privacy of a victim of sexual assault2 7,b7 the proximity of ashore or afloat medical facilities1 including coordination as necessary with the ,department of ,defense1 including other military departments 7as defined in section #aja of title #aj72 7,c7 the availability of aeromedical evacuation2 7,d7 the operational capabilities of the vessel concerned2 7,e7 the qualifications of medical personnel onboard2 7,f7 coordination with law enforcement and the preservation of evidence2 7,g7 the means of accessing a sexual assault forensic examination and medical care with a restricted report of sexual assault2 7,h7 the availability of nonprescription pregnancy prophylactics2 and 7,i7 other unique military considerations4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #efc the following3 #efd4 ,administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits4 4 7c7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences under which the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall conduct a study to assess challenges and prospective solutions associated with sexual assault at sea1 to include the provision of survivor care1 forensic examination of the victim1 and evidence collection4 7#b7 ,contents ,the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall1 at a minimum1 address the feasibility of crisis response services and physical evaluation through telemedicine and other options concerning immediate access to care whether onboard the vessel or at the nearest shore side facility1 including best practices for administering sexual assault forensic examinations4 7#c7 ,elements ,the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 take into account-- 7i7 the safety and security of the alleged victim of sexual assault2 7ii7 the ability to properly identify1 document1 and preserve any evidence relevant to the allegation of sexual assault2 7iii7 the applicable criminal procedural laws relating to authenticity1 relevance1 preservation of evidence1 chain of custody1 and any other matter relating to evidentiary admissibility2 and 7iv7 best practices of conducting sexual assault forensic examinations1 as such term is defined in section #djgbc of title #cd1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 provide any appropriate recommendation for changes to existing laws1 regulations1 or employer policies2 7,c7 solicit public stakeholder input from individuals and organizations with relevant expertise in sexual assault response including healthcare1 advocacy services1 law enforcement1 and prosecution2 7,d7 evaluate the operational capabilities of the ,coast ,guard since #bjac in providing alleged victims of sexual assault immediate access to care onboard a vessel undertaking a prescheduled voyage that1 at any point during such voyage1 would require the vessel to travel #c consecutive days or longer to reach a land-based or afloat medical facility1 including-- 7i7 the average of and range in the reported hours taken to evacuate an individual with any medical emergency to a land-based or afloat medical facility2 and 7ii7 the number of alleged victims1 subjects1 and total incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment occurring while underway reported annually2 and 7,e7 summarize the financial cost1 required operational adjustments1 and potential benefits to the ,coast ,guard to provide sexual assault forensic examination kits onboard ,coast ,guard vessels undertaking a prescheduled voyage that1 at any point during such voyage1 would require the vessel to travel #c consecutive days or longer to reach a land-based or afloat medical facility4 7#d7 ,report ,upon completion of the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,secretary a report on the findings of the study4 7#e7 ,annual report ,the ,commandant shall submit to the ,transportation and ,infrastructure ,committee of the ,house and the ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,committee of the ,senate a report containing the number of sexual assault forensic examinations that were requested by1 but not administered within #c days to1 alleged victims of sexual assault when such victims were onboard a vessel4 7#f7 ,savings clause ,in collecting the information required under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 the ,commandant shall collect such information in a manner which protects the privacy rights of individuals who are subjects of such information4 #aabgc4 ,policy on requests for permanent changes of station or unit transfers by persons who report being the victim of sexual assault 7a7 ,interim update ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,health1 ,safety1 and ,work ,life ,directorate1 shall issue an interim update to ,coast ,guard policy guidance to allow a member of the ,coast ,guard who has reported being the victim of a sexual assault1 or any other offense covered by section #ibj1 #ibj;c1 or #icj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #abj1 #abj;c1 or #acj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 to request an immediate change of station or an immediate unit transfer4 7b7 ,final policy ,the ,commandant shall issue a final policy based on the interim updates issued under the preceding sentence not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #aabgd4 ,sex offenses and personnel records ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall issue final regulations or policy guidance required to fully implement section #agde of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note7 with respect to members of the ,coast ,guard4 #aabge4 ,study on ,special ,victims' ,counsel program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for the conduct of a study on-- 7#a7 the ,special ,victims' ,counsel program of the ,coast ,guard2 7#b7 ,coast ,guard investigations of sexual assault offenses for cases in which the subject of the investigation is no longer under jeopardy for the alleged misconduct for reasons including the death of the accused1 a lapse in the statute of limitations for the alleged offense1 and a fully adjudicated criminal trial of the alleged offense in which all appeals have been exhausted2 and 7#c7 legal support and representation provided to members of the ,coast ,guard who are victims of sexual assault1 including in instances in which the accused is a member of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required by subsection 7a7 shall assess the following3 7#a7 ,the ,special ,victims' ,counsel program of the ,coast ,guard1 including training1 effectiveness1 capacity to handle the number of cases referred1 and experience with cases involving members of the ,coast ,guard or members of another armed force 7as defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#b7 ,the experience of ,special ,victims' ,counsels in representing members of the ,coast ,guard during a court-martial4 7#c7 ,policies concerning the availability and detailing of ,special ,victims' ,counsels for sexual assault allegations1 in particular such allegations in which the accused is a member of another armed force 7as defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 and the impact that the cross-service relationship had on-- 7,a7 the competence and sufficiency of services provided to the alleged victim2 and 7,b7 the interaction between-- 7i7 the investigating agency and the ,special ,victims' ,counsels2 and 7ii7 the prosecuting entity and the ,special ,victims' ,counsels4 7#d7 ,training provided to1 or made available for1 ,special ,victims' ,counsels and paralegals with respect to ,department of ,defense processes for conducting sexual assault investigations and ,special ,victims' ,counsel representation of sexual assault victims4 7#e7 ,the ability of ,special ,victims' ,counsels to operate independently without undue influence from third parties1 including the command of the accused1 the command of the victim1 the ,judge ,advocate ,general of the ,coast ,guard1 and the ,deputy ,judge ,advocate ,general of the ,coast ,guard4 7#f7 ,the skill level and experience of ,special ,victims' ,counsels1 as compared to special victims' counsels available to members of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force4 7#g7 ,policies regarding access to an alternate ,special ,victims' ,counsel1 if requested by the member of the ,coast ,guard concerned1 and potential improvements for such policies4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after entering into an agreement under subsection 7a71 the federally funded research and development center shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 the findings of the study required by such subsection2 7#b7 recommendations to improve the coordination1 training1 and experience of ,special ,victims' ,counsels of the ,coast ,guard so as to improve outcomes for members of the ,coast ,guard who have reported sexual assault2 and 7#c7 any other recommendation the federally funded research and development center considers appropriate4 ,,cxiii ,environment ,a ,marine ,mammals #aacja4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,core foraging habitats ,the term core foraging habitats means areas-- 7,a7 with biological and physical oceanographic features that aggregate ,calanusfinmarchicus2 and 7,b7 where ,north ,atlantic right whales foraging aggregations have been well documented4 7#c7 ,exclusive economic zone ,the term exclusive economic zone has the meaning given that term in section #ajg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#e7 ,large cetacean ,the term large cetacean means all endangered or threatened species within-- 7,a7 the suborder ,mysticeti2 7,b7 the genera ,physeter2 or 7,c7 the genera ,orcinus4 7#f7 ,near real-time ,the term near real-time1 with respect to monitoring of whales1 means that visual1 acoustic1 or other detections of whales are processed1 transmitted1 and reported as close to the time of detection as is technically feasible4 7#g7 ,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#h7 ,puget ,sound region ,the term ,puget ,sound region means the ,vessel ,traffic ,service ,puget ,sound area described in section #afa4ee of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as of the date of enactment of this ,act74 7#i7 ,tribal government ,the term ,tribal government means the recognized governing body of any ,indian or ,alaska ,native ,tribe1 band1 nation1 pueblo1 village1 community1 component band1 or component reservation1 individually identified 7including parenthetically7 in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this ,act pursuant to section #ajd of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca74 7#aj7 ,under ,secretary ,the term ,under ,secretary means the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere4 #aacjb4 ,assistance to ports to reduce impacts of vessel traffic and port operations on marine mammals 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration1 shall establish a grant program to provide assistance to eligible entities to develop and implement mitigation measures that will lead to a quantifiable reduction in threats to marine mammals from vessel traffic1 including shipping activities and port operations4 7b7 ,eligible uses ,assistance provided under subsection 7a7 may be used to develop1 assess1 and carry out activities that reduce threats to marine mammals by-- 7#a7 reducing underwater stressors related to marine traffic2 7#b7 reducing mortality and serious injury from vessel strikes and other physical disturbances2 7#c7 monitoring sound2 7#d7 reducing vessel interactions with marine mammals2 7#e7 conducting other types of monitoring that are consistent with reducing the threats to1 and enhancing the habitats of1 marine mammals2 or 7#f7 supporting ,state agencies and ,tribal governments in developing the capacity to receive assistance under this section through education1 training1 information sharing1 and collaboration to participate in the grant program under this section4 7c7 ,priority ,the ,under ,secretary shall prioritize providing assistance under subsection 7a7 for projects that-- 7#a7 are based on the best available science with respect to methods to reduce threats to marine mammals2 7#b7 collect data on the effects of such methods and the reduction of such threats2 7#c7 assist ports that pose a higher relative threat to marine mammals listed as threatened or endangered under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7#d7 are in close proximity to areas in which threatened or endangered cetaceans are known to experience other stressors2 or 7#e7 allow eligible entities to conduct risk assessments and to track progress toward threat reduction4 7d7 ,outreach ,the ,under ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary1 the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration1 and the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 as appropriate1 shall conduct coordinated outreach to ports to provide information with respect to-- 7#a7 how to apply for assistance under subsection 7a72 7#b7 the benefits of such assistance2 and 7#c7 facilitation of best practices and lessons1 including the best practices and lessons learned from activities carried out using such assistance4 7e7 ,report required ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,under ,secretary shall make available to the public on a publicly accessible website of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration a report that includes the following information3 7#a7 ,the name and location of each entity to which assistance was awarded under subsection 7a7 during the year preceding submission of the report4 7#b7 ,the amount of each such award4 7#c7 ,a description of the activities carried out with each such award4 7#d7 ,an estimate of the likely impact of such activities on the reduction of threats to marine mammals4 7f7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means-- 7#a7 a port authority for a port2 7#b7 a ,state1 regional1 local1 or ,tribal government1 or an ,alaska ,native or ,native ,hawaiian entity that has jurisdiction over a maritime port authority or a port2 7#c7 an academic institution1 research institution1 or nonprofit organization working in partnership with a port2 or 7#d7 a consortium of entities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c74 7g7 ,funding ,from funds otherwise appropriated to the ,under ,secretary1 #aj1jjj1jjj is authorized to carry out this section for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh4 7h7 ,savings clause ,an activity may not be carried out under this section if the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary1 determines that the activity would negatively impact the defense readiness or the national security of the ,united ,states4 #aacjc4 ,near real-time monitoring and mitigation program for large cetaceans 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,under ,secretary1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall design and deploy a cost-effective1 efficient1 and results-oriented near real-time monitoring and mitigation program 7referred to in this section as the ,program7 for threatened or endangered cetaceans4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,program shall be to reduce the risk to large cetaceans posed by vessel collisions and to minimize other impacts on large cetaceans through the use of near real-time location monitoring and location information4 7c7 ,requirements ,the ,program shall-- 7#a7 prioritize species of large cetaceans for which impacts from vessel collisions are of particular concern2 7#b7 prioritize areas where such impacts are of particular concern2 7#c7 be capable of detecting and alerting ocean users and enforcement agencies of the probable location of large cetaceans on an actionable real-time basis1 including through real-time data whenever possible2 7#d7 inform sector-specific mitigation protocols to effectively reduce takes 7as defined in section #baf4c of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or successor regulations7 of large cetaceans2 7#e7 integrate technology improvements2 and 7#f7 be informed by technologies1 monitoring methods1 and mitigation protocols developed under the pilot project required under subsection 7d74 7d7 ,pilot project 7#a7 ,establishment ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,under ,secretary shall first establish a pilot monitoring and mitigation project 7referred to in this section as the pilot project7 for ,north ,atlantic right whales for the purposes of informing the ,program4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in designing and deploying the pilot project1 the ,under ,secretary1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall1 using the best available scientific information1 identify and ensure coverage of-- 7,a7 core foraging habitats2 and 7,b7 important feeding1 breeding1 calving1 rearing1 or migratory habitats of ,north ,atlantic right whales that co-occur with areas of high risk of mortality or serious injury of such whales from vessels1 vessel strikes1 or disturbance4 7#c7 ,components ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary1 in consultation with relevant ,federal agencies and ,tribal governments1 and with input from affected stakeholders1 shall design and deploy a near real-time monitoring system for ,north ,atlantic right whales that-- 7,a7 comprises the best available detection power1 spatial coverage1 and survey effort to detect and localize ,north ,atlantic right whales within habitats described in paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 is capable of detecting ,north ,atlantic right whales1 including visually and acoustically2 7,c7 uses dynamic habitat suitability models to inform the likelihood of ,north ,atlantic right whale occurrence habitats described in paragraph 7#b7 at any given time2 7,d7 coordinates with the ,integrated ,ocean ,observing ,system of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships to leverage monitoring assets2 7,e7 integrates historical data2 7,f7 integrates new near real-time monitoring methods and technologies as such methods and technologies become available2 7,g7 accurately verifies and rapidly communicates detection data to appropriate ocean users2 7,h7 creates standards for contributing1 and allows ocean users to contribute1 data to the monitoring system using comparable near real-time monitoring methods and technologies2 7,i7 communicates the risks of injury to large cetaceans to ocean users in a manner that is most likely to result in informed decision-making regarding the mitigation of those risks2 and 7,j7 minimizes additional stressors to large cetaceans as a result of the information available to ocean users4 7#d7 ,reports 7,a7 ,preliminary report 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives1 and make available to the public1 a preliminary report on the pilot project4 7ii7 ,elements ,the report required under clause 7i7 shall include the following3 7,i7 ,a description of the monitoring methods and technology in use or planned for deployment under the pilot project4 7,,ii7 ,an analysis of the efficacy of the methods and technology in use or planned for deployment for detecting ,north ,atlantic right whales4 7,,iii7 ,an assessment of the manner in which the monitoring system designed and deployed under this subsection is directly informing and improving the management1 health1 and survival of ,north ,atlantic right whales4 7,,iv7 ,a prioritized identification of technology or research gaps4 7,v7 ,a plan to communicate the risks of injury to large cetaceans to ocean users in a manner that is most likely to result in informed decision making regarding the mitigation of such risks4 7,,vi7 ,any other information on the potential benefits and efficacy of the pilot project the ,under ,secretary considers appropriate4 7,b7 ,final report 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #f years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives1 and make available to the public1 a final report on the pilot project4 7ii7 ,elements ,the report required under clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 address the preliminary report required under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,,ii7 include-- 7aa7 an assessment of the benefits and efficacy of the pilot project2 7bb7 a strategic plan to expand the pilot project to provide near real-time monitoring and mitigation measures-- 7,,aa7 to additional large cetaceans of concern for which such measures would reduce risk of serious injury or death2 and 7,,bb7 in important feeding1 breeding1 calving1 rearing1 or migratory habitats of large cetaceans that co-occur with areas of high risk of mortality or serious injury from vessel strikes or disturbance2 7cc7 a budget and description of funds necessary to carry out such plan2 7dd7 a prioritized plan for acquisition1 deployment1 and maintenance of monitoring technologies2 and 7ee7 the locations or species to which such plan would apply4 7e7 ,mitigation protocols ,the ,under ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 and the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and with input from affected stakeholders1 shall develop and deploy mitigation protocols that make use of any monitoring system designed and deployed under this section to direct sector-specific mitigation measures that avoid and significantly reduce risk of serious injury and mortality to ,north ,atlantic right whales4 7f7 ,access to data ,the ,under ,secretary shall provide access to data generated by any monitoring system designed and deployed under this section for purposes of scientific research and evaluation and public awareness and education1 including through the ,right ,whale ,sighting ,advisory ,system of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and ,whale,map or other successor public website portals1 subject to review for national security considerations4 7g7 ,additional authority ,the ,under ,secretary may enter into and perform such contracts1 leases1 grants1 or cooperative agreements as may be necessary to carry out this section on such terms as the ,under ,secretary considers appropriate1 consistent with the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 7h7 ,savings clause ,an activity may not be carried out under this section if the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary1 determines that the activity would negatively impact the defense readiness or the national security of the ,united ,states4 7i7 ,funding ,from funds otherwise appropriated to the ,under ,secretary #e1jjj1jjj is authorized to support development1 deployment1 application1 and ongoing maintenance of the ,program and to otherwise carry out this section for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg4 #aacjd4 ,pilot program to establish a ,cetacean ,desk for ,puget ,sound region 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 with the concurrence of the ,under ,secretary1 shall carry out a pilot program to establish a ,cetacean ,desk1 which shall be-- 7,a7 located and manned within the ,puget ,sound ,vessel ,traffic ,service2 and 7,b7 designed-- 7i7 to improve coordination with the maritime industry to reduce the risk of vessel impacts on large cetaceans1 including impacts from vessel strikes1 disturbances1 and other sources2 and 7ii7 to monitor the presence and location of large cetaceans during the months during which such large cetaceans are present in ,puget ,sound1 the ,strait of ,juan de ,fuca1 and the ,united ,states portion of the ,salish ,sea4 7#b7 ,duration and staffing ,the pilot program required under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 be for a duration of #d years2 and 7ii7 require not more than #a full-time equivalent position1 who shall also contribute to other necessary ,puget ,sound ,vessel ,traffic ,service duties and responsibilities as needed2 and 7,b7 may be supported by other existing ,federal employees1 as appropriate4 7b7 ,engagement with vessel operators 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the pilot program required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall require personnel of the ,cetacean ,desk to engage with vessel operators in areas where large cetaceans have been seen or could reasonably be present to ensure compliance with applicable laws1 regulations1 and voluntary guidance1 to reduce the impact of vessel traffic on large cetaceans4 7#b7 ,contents ,in engaging with vessel operators as required under paragraph 7#a71 personnel of the ,cetacean ,desk shall communicate where and when sightings of large cetaceans have occurred4 7c7 ,memorandum of understanding ,the ,secretary and the ,under ,secretary may enter into a memorandum of understanding to facilitate real-time sharing of data relating to large cetaceans between the ,quiet ,sound program of the ,state of ,washington1 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,puget ,sound ,vessel ,traffic ,service1 and other relevant entities1 as appropriate4 7d7 ,data ,the ,under ,secretary shall leverage existing data collection methods1 the program required by section #aacjc1 and public data to ensure accurate and timely information on the sighting of large cetaceans4 7e7 ,consultations 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the pilot program required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with ,tribal governments1 the ,state of ,washington1 institutions of higher education1 the maritime industry1 ports in the ,puget ,sound region1 and nongovernmental organizations4 7#b7 ,coordination with ,canada ,when appropriate1 the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,government of ,canada1 consistent with policies and agreements relating to management of vessel traffic in ,puget ,sound4 7f7 ,puget ,sound ,vessel ,traffic ,service local variance and policy ,the ,secretary1 with the concurrence of the ,under ,secretary and in consultation with the ,captain of the ,port for the ,puget ,sound region-- 7#a7 shall implement local variances1 as authorized by subsection 7c7 of section #gjjja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 to reduce the impact of vessel traffic on large cetaceans2 and 7#b7 may enter into cooperative agreements1 in accordance with subsection 7d7 of such section1 with ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local officials to reduce the likelihood of vessel interactions with protected large cetaceans1 which may include-- 7,a7 communicating marine mammal protection guidance to vessels2 7,b7 training on requirements imposed by local1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and ,federal laws and regulations and guidelines concerning-- 7i7 vessel buffer zones2 7ii7 vessel speed2 7iii7 seasonal no-go zones for vessels2 7iv7 protected areas1 including areas designated as critical habitat1 as applicable to marine operations2 and 7v7 any other activities to reduce the direct and indirect impact of vessel traffic on large cetaceans2 7,c7 training to understand1 utilize1 and communicate large cetacean location data2 and 7,d7 training to understand and communicate basic large cetacean detection1 identification1 and behavior1 including-- 7i7 cues of the presence of large cetaceans such as spouts1 water disturbances1 breaches1 or presence of prey2 7ii7 important feeding1 breeding1 calving1 and rearing habitats that co-occur with areas of high risk of vessel strikes2 7iii7 seasonal large cetacean migration routes that co-occur with areas of high risk of vessel strikes2 and 7iv7 areas designated as critical habitat for large cetaceans4 7g7 ,report required ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #b years thereafter for the duration of the pilot program1 the ,commandant1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary and the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7#a7 evaluates the functionality1 utility1 reliability1 responsiveness1 and operational status of the ,cetacean ,desk established under this section1 including a quantification of reductions in vessel strikes to large cetaceans as a result of the pilot program2 7#b7 assesses the efficacy of communication between the ,cetacean ,desk and the maritime industry and provides recommendations for improvements2 7#c7 evaluates the integration and interoperability of existing data collection methods1 as well as public data1 into the ,cetacean ,desk operations2 7#d7 assesses the efficacy of collaboration and stakeholder engagement with ,tribal governments1 the ,state of ,washington1 institutions of higher education1 the maritime industry1 ports in the ,puget ,sound region1 and nongovernmental organizations2 and 7#e7 evaluates the progress1 performance1 and implementation of guidance and training procedures for ,puget ,sound ,vessel ,traffic ,service personnel1 as required under subsection 7f74 #aacje4 ,monitoring ocean soundscapes 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary shall maintain and expand an ocean soundscape development program to-- 7#a7 award grants to expand the deployment of ,federal and non-,federal observing and data management systems capable of collecting measurements of underwater sound for purposes of monitoring and analyzing baselines and trends in the underwater soundscape to protect and manage marine life2 7#b7 continue to develop and apply standardized forms of measurements to assess sounds produced by marine animals1 physical processes1 and anthropogenic activities2 and 7#c7 after coordinating with the ,secretary of ,defense1 coordinate and make accessible to the public the datasets1 modeling and analysis1 and user-driven products and tools resulting from observations of underwater sound funded through grants awarded under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,coordination ,the program described in subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 include the ,ocean ,noise ,reference ,station ,network of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and the ,national ,park ,service2 7#b7 use and coordinate with the ,integrated ,ocean ,observing ,system2 and 7#c7 coordinate with the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships and the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 as appropriate4 7c7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary shall consider the geographic diversity of the recipients of such grants4 7d7 ,savings clause ,an activity may not be carried out under this section if the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary1 determines that the activity would negatively impact the defense readiness or the national security of the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,funding ,from funds otherwise appropriated to the ,under ,secretary1 #a1ejj1jjj is authorized for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh to carry out this section4 ,b ,oil ,spills #aacjf4 ,report on changing salvors ,section #caa7;c77#c7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;c77#c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,in any case in which the ,president or the ,federal ,on-,scene ,coordinator authorizes a deviation from the salvor as part of a deviation under subparagraph 7,b7 from the applicable response plan required under subsection 7j71 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report describing the deviation and the reasons for such deviation not less than #c days after such deviation is authorized4 4 #aacjg4 ,limited indemnity provisions in standby oil spill response contracts 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 a contract with the ,coast ,guard for the containment or removal of a discharge entered into by the ,president under section #caa7;c7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;c77 shall contain a provision to indemnify a contractor for liabilities and expenses incidental to the containment or removal arising out of the performance of the contract that is substantially identical to the terms contained in subsections 7d7 through 7h7 of section ,h4#d 7except for paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7d77 of the contract offered by the ,coast ,guard in the solicitation numbered ,,dtcg#hi-ih- ,a-#fh;,f#iec1 dated ,november #ag1 #aiih4 7b7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,source of funds ,the provision required under subsection 7a7 shall include a provision that the obligation to indemnify is limited to funds available in the ,oil ,spill ,liability ,trust ,fund established by section #ieji7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf at the time the claim for indemnity is made4 7#b7 ,uncompensated removal ,a claim for indemnity under a contract described in subsection 7a7 shall be made as a claim for uncompensated removal costs under section #ajab7;a77#d7 of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgab7;a77#d774 7#c7 ,limitation ,the total indemnity for a claim under a contract described in subsection 7a7 may not be more than #ej1jjj per incident4 7c7 ,applicability of exemptions ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,united ,states shall not be obligated to indemnify a contractor for any act or omission of the contractor carried out pursuant to a contract entered into under this section where such act or omission is grossly negligent or which constitutes willful misconduct4 #aacjh4 ,improving oil spill preparedness ,the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere shall include in the ,automated ,data ,inquiry for ,oil ,spills database 7or a successor database7 used by ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration oil weathering models new data1 including peer-reviewed data1 on properties of crude and refined oils1 including data on diluted bitumen1 as such data becomes publicly available4 #aacji4 ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria 7a7 ,alaska ,oil ,spill ,planning ,criteria ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cbc4 ,western ,alaska ,oil ,spill ,planning ,criteria ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,coast ,guard a ,western ,alaska ,oil ,spill ,planning ,criteria ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,program7 to develop and administer the ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria4 7b7 ,program manager 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,commandant shall select a permanent civilian career employee through a competitive search process for a term of not less than #e years to serve as the ,western ,alaska ,oil ,spill ,criteria ,program ,manager 7referred to in this section as the ,program ,manager7-- 7,a7 the primary duty of whom shall be to administer the ,program2 and 7,b7 who shall not be subject to frequent or routine reassignment4 7#b7 ,conflicts of interest ,the individual selected to serve as the ,program ,manager shall not have conflicts of interest relating to entities regulated by the ,coast ,guard4 7#c7 ,duties 7,a7 ,development of guidance ,the ,program ,manager shall develop guidance for-- 7i7 approval1 drills1 and testing relating to the ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria2 and 7ii7 gathering input concerning such planning criteria from ,federal agencies1 ,state and local governments1 ,tribes1 and relevant industry and nongovernmental entities4 7,b7 ,assessments ,not less frequently than once every #e years1 the ,program ,manager shall-- 7i7 assess whether such existing planning criteria adequately meet the needs of vessels operating in the geographic area2 and 7ii7 identify methods for advancing response capability so as to achieve1 with respect to a vessel1 compliance with national planning criteria4 7,c7 ,onsite verifications ,the ,program ,manager shall address the relatively small number and limited nature of verifications of response capabilities for vessel response plans by increasing1 within the ,seventeenth ,coast ,guard ,district1 the quantity and frequency of onsite verifications of the providers identified in vessel response plans4 7c7 ,training ,the ,commandant shall enhance the knowledge and proficiency of ,coast ,guard personnel with respect to the ,program by-- 7#a7 developing formalized training on the ,program that1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 provides in-depth analysis of-- 7i7 the national planning criteria described in part #aee of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this section72 7ii7 alternative planning criteria2 7iii7 ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria2 7iv7 ,captain of the ,port and ,federal ,on-,scene ,coordinator authorities related to activation of a vessel response plan2 7v7 the responsibilities of vessel owners and operators in preparing a vessel response plan for submission2 and 7vi7 responsibilities of the ,area ,committee1 including risk analysis1 response capability1 and development of alternative planning criteria2 7,b7 explains the approval processes of vessel response plans that involve alternative planning criteria or ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria2 and 7,c7 provides instruction on the processes involved in carrying out the actions described in paragraphs 7#i77;,d7 and 7#i77;,f7 of section #caa7;j7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j771 including instruction on carrying out such actions-- 7i7 in any geographic area in the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 specifically in the ,seventeenth ,coast ,guard ,district2 and 7#b7 providing such training to all ,coast ,guard personnel involved in the ,program4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,alternative planning criteria ,the term alternative planning criteria means criteria submitted under section #aee4ajfe or #aee4ejfg of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this section71 for vessel response plans4 7#b7 ,tribe ,the term ,tribe has the meaning given the term ,indian ,tribe in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#c7 ,vessel response plan ,the term vessel response plan means a plan required to be submitted by the owner or operator of a tank vessel or a nontank vessel under regulations issued by the ,president under section #caa7;j77#e7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j77#e774 7#d7 ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria ,the term ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria means the criteria required to be established under paragraph 7#i7 of section #caa7;j7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j774 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cbc4 ,western ,alaska ,oil ,spill ,planning ,criteria ,program4 4 7b7 ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria 7#a7 ,amendment ,section #caa7;j7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria program 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,alternative planning criteria ,the term alternative planning criteria means criteria submitted under section #aee4ajfe or #aee4ejfg of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this paragraph71 for vessel response plans4 7ii7 ,prince ,william ,sound ,captain of the ,port ,zone ,the term ,prince ,william ,sound ,captain of the ,port ,zone means the area described in section #c4he-ae7;b7 of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7iii7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7iv7 ,vessel response plan ,the term vessel response plan means a plan required to be submitted by the owner or operator of a tank vessel or a nontank vessel under regulations issued by the ,president under paragraph 7#e74 7v7 ,western ,alaska ,captain of the ,port ,zone ,the term ,western ,alaska ,captain of the ,port ,zone means the area described in section #c4he-ae7;a7 of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this paragraph74 7,b7 ,requirement ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,i71 for any part of the area of responsibility of the ,western ,alaska ,captain of the ,port ,zone or the ,prince ,william ,sound ,captain of the ,port ,zone for which the ,secretary has determined that the national planning criteria established pursuant to this subsection are inappropriate for a vessel operating in such area1 a vessel response plan with respect to a discharge of oil for such a vessel shall comply with the ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria established under subparagraph 7,d77i74 7,c7 ,relation to national planning criteria ,the ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria established under subparagraph 7,d77i7 shall1 with respect to a discharge of oil from a vessel described in subparagraph 7,b71 apply in lieu of any alternative planning criteria accepted for vessels operating1 prior to the date on which the ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria are established1 in any part of the area of responsibility of the ,western ,alaska ,captain of the ,port ,zone or the ,prince ,william ,sound ,captain of the ,port ,zone for which the ,secretary has determined that the national planning criteria established pursuant to this subsection are inappropriate for a vessel operating in such area4 7,d7 ,establishment of ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria 7i7 ,in general ,the ,president1 acting through the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,western ,alaska ,oil ,spill ,criteria ,program ,manager selected under section #cbc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall establish-- 7,i7 ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria for a worst case discharge of oil1 and a substantial threat of such a discharge1 within any part of the area of responsibility of the ,western ,alaska ,captain of the ,port ,zone or ,prince ,william ,sound ,captain of the ,port ,zone for which the ,secretary has determined that the national planning criteria established pursuant to this subsection are inappropriate for a vessel operating in such area2 and 7,,ii7 standardized submission1 review1 approval1 and compliance verification processes for the ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria established under this clause1 including the quantity and frequency of drills and on-site verifications of vessel response plans approved pursuant to such planning criteria4 7ii7 ,development of subregions 7,i7 ,development ,after establishing the ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria under clause 7i71 and if necessary to adequately reflect the needs and capabilities of various locations within the ,western ,alaska ,captain of the ,port ,zone1 the ,president1 acting through the ,commandant1 and in consultation with the ,western ,alaska ,oil ,spill ,criteria ,program ,manager selected under section #cbc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 may develop subregions for which planning criteria may differ from planning criteria for other subregions in the ,western ,alaska ,captain of the ,port ,zone4 7,,ii7 ,limitation ,any planning criteria for a subregion developed under this clause may not be less stringent than the ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria established under clause 7i74 7iii7 ,assessment 7,i7 ,in general ,prior to developing a subregion1 the ,president1 acting through the ,commandant1 shall conduct an assessment on any potential impacts to the entire ,western ,alaska ,captain of the ,port ,zone to include quantity and availability of response resources in the proposed subregion and in surrounding areas and any changes or impacts to surrounding areas resulting in the development of a subregion with different standards4 7,,ii7 ,consultation ,in conducting an assessment under this clause1 the ,president1 acting through the ,commandant1 shall consult with ,state and local governments1 ,tribes 7as defined in section #cbc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code71 the owners and operators that would operate under the proposed subregions1 oil spill removal organizations1 ,alaska ,native organizations1 and environmental nongovernmental organizations1 and shall take into account any experience with the prior use of subregions within the ,state of ,alaska4 7,,iii7 ,submission ,the ,president1 acting through the ,commandant1 shall submit the results of an assessment conducted under this clause to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7,e7 ,inclusions 7i7 ,requirements ,the ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria established under subparagraph 7,d77i7 shall include planning criteria for the following3 7,i7 ,mechanical oil spill response resources that are required to be located within any part of the area of responsibility of the ,western ,alaska ,captain of the ,port ,zone or the ,prince ,william ,sound ,captain of the ,port ,zone for which the ,secretary has determined that the national planning criteria established pursuant to this subsection are inappropriate for a vessel operating in such area4 7,,ii7 ,response times for mobilization of oil spill response resources and arrival on the scene of a worst case discharge of oil1 or substantial threat of such a discharge1 occurring within such part of such area4 7,,iii7 ,pre-identified vessels for oil spill response that are capable of operating in the ocean environment4 7,,iv7 ,ensuring the availability of at least #a oil spill removal organization that is classified by the ,coast ,guard and that-- 7aa7 is capable of responding in all operating environments in such part of such area2 7bb7 controls oil spill response resources of dedicated and nondedicated resources within such part of such area1 through ownership1 contracts1 agreements1 or other means approved by the ,president1 sufficient-- 7,,aa7 to mobilize and sustain a response to a worst case discharge of oil2 and 7,,bb7 to contain1 recover1 and temporarily store discharged oil2 7cc7 has pre-positioned oil spill response resources in strategic locations throughout such part of such area in a manner that ensures the ability to support response personnel1 marine operations1 air cargo1 or other related logistics infrastructure2 7dd7 has temporary storage capability using both dedicated and non-dedicated assets located within such part of such area2 7ee7 has non-mechanical oil spill response resources capable of responding to a discharge of persistent oil and a discharge of nonpersistent oil1 whether the discharged oil was carried by a vessel as fuel or cargo2 and 7ff7 has wildlife response resources for primary1 secondary1 and tertiary responses to support carcass collection1 sampling1 deterrence1 rescue1 and rehabilitation of birds1 sea turtles1 marine mammals1 fishery resources1 and other wildlife4 7,v7 ,with respect to tank barges carrying nonpersistent oil in bulk as cargo1 oil spill response resources that are required to be carried on board4 7,,vi7 ,specifying a minimum length of time that approval of a vessel response plan under this paragraph is valid4 7,,vii7 ,managing wildlife protection and rehabilitation1 including identified wildlife protection and rehabilitation resources in that area4 7ii7 ,additional considerations ,the ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria established under subparagraph 7,d77i7 may include planning criteria for the following3 7,i7 ,vessel routing measures consistent with international routing measure deviation protocols4 7,,ii7 ,maintenance of real-time continuous vessel tracking1 monitoring1 and engagement protocols with the ability to detect and address vessel operation anomalies4 7,f7 ,requirement for approval ,the ,president may approve a vessel response plan for a vessel under this paragraph only if the owner or operator of the vessel demonstrates the availability of the oil spill response resources required to be included in the vessel response plan under the ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria established under subparagraph 7,d77i74 7,g7 ,periodic audits ,the ,secretary shall conduct periodic audits to ensure compliance of vessel response plans and oil spill removal organizations within the ,western ,alaska ,captain of the ,port ,zone and the ,prince ,william ,sound ,captain of the ,port ,zone with the ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria established under subparagraph 7,d77i74 7,h7 ,review of determination ,not less frequently than once every #e years1 the ,secretary shall review each determination of the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,b7 that the national planning criteria established pursuant to this subsection are inappropriate for a vessel operating in the area of responsibility of the ,western ,alaska ,captain of the ,port ,zone and the ,prince ,william ,sound ,captain of the ,port ,zone4 7,i7 ,vessels in ,cook ,inlet ,unless otherwise authorized by the ,secretary1 a vessel may only operate in ,cook ,inlet1 ,alaska1 under a vessel response plan approved under paragraph 7#e7 that meets the requirements of the national planning criteria established pursuant to this subsection4 7,j7 ,savings provisions ,nothing in this paragraph affects-- 7i7 the requirements under this subsection applicable to vessel response plans for vessels operating within the area of responsibility of the ,western ,alaska ,captain of the ,port ,zone1 within ,cook ,inlet1 ,alaska2 7ii7 the requirements under this subsection applicable to vessel response plans for vessels operating within the area of responsibility of the ,prince ,william ,sound ,captain of the ,port ,zone that are subject to section #ejje of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgce72 or 7iii7 the authority of a ,federal ,on-,scene ,coordinator to use any available resources when responding to an oil spill4 4 7#b7 ,establishment of ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria 7,a7 ,deadline ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall establish the ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria required to be established under paragraph 7#i77;,d77i7 of section #caa7;j7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j774 7,b7 ,consultation ,in establishing the ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,president shall consult with the ,federal agencies1 ,state and local governments1 ,tribes 7as defined in section #cbc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code71 the owners and operators that would be subject to such planning criteria1 oil spill removal organizations1 ,alaska ,native organizations1 and environmental nongovernmental organizations4 7,c7 ,congressional report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing the status of implementation of paragraph 7#i7 of section #caa7;j7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j774 #aacaj4 ,coast ,guard claims processing costs ,section #ajab7;a77#d7 of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgab7;a77#d77 is amended by striking damages2 and inserting damages1 including1 in the case of a spill of national significance that results in extraordinary ,coast ,guard claims processing activities1 the administrative and personnel costs of the ,coast ,guard to process such claims 7including the costs of commercial claims processing1 expert services1 training1 and technical services71 subject to the condition that the ,coast ,guard shall submit to ,congress a report describing each spill of national significance not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,coast ,guard determines it necessary to process such claims24 #aacaa4 ,calculation of interest on debt owed to national pollution fund ,section #ajje7;b77#d7 of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgje7;b77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the interest paid and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the interest paid for claims1 other than ,federal ,government cost recovery claims1 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,federal cost recovery claims ,the interest paid for ,federal ,government cost recovery claims under this section shall be calculated in accordance with section #cgag of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #aacab4 ,per-incident limitation ,subparagraph 7,a7 of section #ieji7;c77#b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i7 by striking #a1jjj1jjj1jjj and inserting #a1ejj1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 in clause 7ii7 by striking #ejj1jjj1jjj and inserting #gej1jjj1jjj2 and 7#c7 in the heading by striking #a1jjj1jjj1jjj and inserting #a1ejj1jjj1jjj4 #aacac4 ,access to ,oil ,spill ,liability ,trust ,fund ,section #fjjb of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgeb7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to-- 7,a7 section #ajjf7;f71 #ajab7;a77#d71 or #ejjf2 or 7,b7 an amount1 which may not exceed #ej1jjj1jjj in any fiscal year1 made available by the ,president from the ,fund-- 7i7 to carry out section #caa7;c7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;c772 and 7ii7 to initiate the assessment of natural resources damages required under section #ajjf4 7#b7 ,fund advances 7,a7 ,in general ,to the extent that the amount described in subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 is not adequate to carry out the activities described in such subparagraph1 the ,coast ,guard may obtain #a or more advances from the ,fund as may be necessary1 up to a maximum of #ajj1jjj1jjj for each advance1 with the total amount of advances not to exceed the amounts available under section #ieji7;c77#b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7,b7 ,notification to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,coast ,guard obtains an advance under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,coast ,guard shall notify ,congress of-- 7i7 the amount advanced2 and 7ii7 the facts and circumstances that necessitated the advance4 7,c7 ,repayment ,amounts advanced under this paragraph shall be repaid to the ,fund when1 and to the extent that1 removal costs are recovered by the ,coast ,guard from responsible parties for the discharge or substantial threat of discharge4 7#c7 ,availability ,amounts to which this subsection applies shall remain available until expended4 4 #aacad4 ,cost-reimbursable agreements ,section #ajab of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 by striking by a ,governor or designated ,state official and inserting by a ,state1 a political subdivision of a ,state1 or an ,indian tribe1 pursuant to a cost-reimbursable agreement2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7d7 and 7e7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,cost-,reimbursable agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out section #caa7;c7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;c771 the ,president may enter into cost-reimbursable agreements with a ,state1 a political subdivision of a ,state1 or an ,indian tribe to obligate the ,fund for the payment of removal costs consistent with the ,national ,contingency ,plan4 7#b7 ,inapplicability ,chapter #fc and section #aece of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code shall not apply to a cost-reimbursable agreement entered into under this subsection4 2 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7f71 7h71 7i71 7j71 7k71 and 7l7 as subsections 7e71 7f71 7g71 7h71 7i71 and 7j71 respectively4 #aacae4 ,oil spill response review 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,commandant shall develop and carry out a program-- 7#a7 to increase collection and improve the quality of incident data on oil spill location and response capability by periodically evaluating the data1 documentation1 and analysis of-- 7,a7 ,coast ,guard-approved vessel response plans1 including vessel response plan audits and assessments2 7,b7 oil spill response drills conducted under section #caa7;j77#g7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j77#g77 that occur within the ,marine ,transportation ,system2 and 7,c7 responses to oil spill incidents that require mobilization of contracted response resources2 7#b7 to improve the effectiveness of vessel response plans by-- 7,a7 systematically reviewing the capacity of an oil spill response organization identified in a vessel response plan to provide the specific response resources1 such as private personnel1 equipment1 other vessels identified in such vessel response plan2 and 7,b7 approving a vessel response plan only after confirming the identified oil spill response organization has the capacity to provide such response resources2 7#c7 to update1 not less frequently than annually1 information contained in the ,coast ,guard ,response ,resource ,inventory and other ,coast ,guard tools used to document the availability and status of oil spill response equipment1 so as to ensure that such information remains current2 and 7#d7 subject to section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,freedom of ,information ,act71 to make data collected under paragraph 7#a7 available to the public4 7b7 ,policy ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall issue a policy-- 7#a7 to establish processes to maintain the program under subsection 7a7 and support ,coast ,guard oil spill prevention and response activities1 including by incorporating oil spill incident data from after-action oil spill reports and data ascertained from vessel response plan exercises and audits into-- 7,a7 review and approval process standards and metrics2 7,b7 alternative planning criteria review processes2 7,c7 ,area ,contingency ,plan development2 7,d7 risk assessments developed under section #gjjja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 including lessons learned from reportable marine casualties2 7,e7 processes and standards which mitigate the impact of military personnel rotations in ,coast ,guard field units on knowledge and awareness of vessel response plan requirements1 including knowledge relating to the evaluation of proposed alternatives to national planning requirements2 and 7,f7 processes and standards which evaluate the consequences of reporting inaccurate data in vessel response plans submitted to the ,commandant pursuant to part #cjj of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and submitted for storage in the ,marine ,information for ,safety and ,law ,enforcement database pursuant to section #cjj4cjj of such title 7or any successor regulation72 7#b7 to standardize and develop tools1 training1 and other relevant guidance that may be shared with vessel owners and operators to assist with accurately calculating and measuring the performance and viability of proposed alternatives to national planning criteria requirements and ,area ,contingency ,plans administered by the ,coast ,guard2 7#c7 to improve training of ,coast ,guard personnel to ensure continuity of planning activities under this section1 including by identifying ways in which civilian staffing may improve the continuity of operations2 and 7#d7 to increase ,federal ,government engagement with ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments and stakeholders so as to strengthen coordination and efficiency of oil spill responses4 7c7 ,periodic updates ,not less frequently than every #e years1 the ,commandant shall update the processes established under subsection 7b77#a7 to incorporate relevant analyses of-- 7#a7 incident data on oil spill location and response quality2 7#b7 oil spill risk assessments2 7#c7 oil spill response effectiveness and the effects of such response on the environment2 7#d7 oil spill response drills conducted under section #caa7;j77#g7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j77#g772 7#e7 marine casualties reported to the ,coast ,guard2 and 7#f7 near miss incidents documented by a vessel traffic service center 7as such terms are defined in sections #gjjja7m7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code74 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the status of ongoing and planned efforts to improve the effectiveness and oversight of the program established under subsection 7a7 and vessel response plan approvals4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the ,commandant shall publish the briefing required under paragraph 7#a7 on a publicly accessible website of the ,coast ,guard4 #aacaf4 ,additional exceptions to regulations for towing vessels 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall review existing ,coast ,guard policies with respect to exceptions to the applicability of subchapter ,m of chapter ,i of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 for-- 7#a7 an oil spill response vessel1 or a vessel of opportunity1 while such vessel is-- 7,a7 towing boom for oil spill response2 or 7,b7 participating in an oil response exercise2 and 7#b7 a fishing vessel while that vessel is operating as a vessel of opportunity4 7b7 ,policy ,not later than #ahj days after the conclusion of the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall revise or issue any necessary policy to clarify the applicability of subchapter ,m of chapter ,i of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations7 to the vessels described in subsection 7a74 ,such a policy shall ensure safe and effective operation of such vessels4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,fishing vessel2 oil spill response vessel ,the terms fishing vessel and oil spill response vessel have the meanings given such terms in section #baja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,vessel of opportunity ,the term vessel of opportunity means a vessel engaged in spill response activities that is normally and substantially involved in activities other than spill response and not a vessel carrying oil as a primary cargo4 #aacag4 ,port ,coordination ,council for ,point ,spencer ,section #eda of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-abj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7 by striking ,,bsnc and inserting the following3 ,,bsnc 7to serve as ,council ,chair74 7#c7 ,the ,denali ,commission4 7#d7 ,an oil spill removal organization that serves the area in which such ,port is located4 7#e7 ,a salvage and marine firefighting organization that serves the area in which such ,port is located4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking the semicolon and inserting 2 and2 7ii7 by striking 2 and and inserting the following3 at ,point ,spencer in support of the activities for which ,congress finds a compelling need in section #eca of this subtitle4 2 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,facilitate coordination among members of the ,council on the development and use of the land and coastline of ,point ,spencer1 as such development and use relate to activities of the ,council at the ,port of ,point ,spencer4 4 ,c ,environmental ,compliance #aacah4 ,providing requirements for vessels anchored in established anchorage grounds 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gjjjg4 ,anchorage grounds 7a7 ,anchorage grounds 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall define and establish anchorage grounds in the navigable waters of the ,united ,states for vessels operating in such waters4 7#b7 ,relevant factors for establishment ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall take into account all relevant factors concerning navigational safety1 protection of the marine environment1 proximity to undersea pipelines and cables1 safe and efficient use of ,marine ,transportation ,system1 and national security4 7b7 ,vessel requirements ,vessels1 of certain sizes or type determined by the ,secretary1 shall-- 7#a7 set and maintain an anchor alarm for the duration of an anchorage2 7#b7 comply with any directions or orders issued by the ,captain of the ,port2 and 7#c7 comply with any applicable anchorage regulations4 7c7 ,prohibitions ,a vessel may not-- 7#a7 anchor in any ,federal navigation channel unless authorized or directed to by the ,captain of the ,port2 7#b7 anchor in near proximity1 within distances determined by the ,coast ,guard1 to an undersea pipeline or cable1 unless authorized or directed to by the ,captain of the ,port2 and 7#c7 anchor or remain anchored in an anchorage ground during any period in which the ,captain of the ,port orders closure of the anchorage ground due to inclement weather1 navigational hazard1 a threat to the environment1 or other safety or security concern4 7d7 ,safety exception ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a vessel from taking actions necessary to maintain the safety of the vessel or to prevent the loss of life or property4 4 7b7 ,regulatory review 7#a7 ,review required ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall review existing policies1 final agency actions1 regulations1 or other rules relating to anchorage promulgated under section #gjjjf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code and-- 7,a7 identify any such regulations or rules that may need modification or repeal-- 7i7 in the interest of marine safety1 security1 and environmental concerns1 taking into account undersea pipelines1 cables1 or other infrastructure2 or 7ii7 to implement the amendments made by this section2 and 7,b7 complete a cost-benefit analysis for any modification or repeal identified under paragraph 7#a74 7#b7 ,briefing ,upon completion of the review under paragraph 7#a71 but not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives that summarizes such review4 7c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall limit any authority available1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 to the captain of a port with respect to safety measures or any other authority as necessary for the safety of vessels located in anchorage grounds in the navigable waters of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gjjjf the following3 #gjjjg4 ,anchorage grounds4 4 7e7 ,applicability of regulations ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 may not be construed to alter any existing rules1 regulations1 or final agency actions issued under section #gjjjf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 until all regulations required under subsection 7b7 take effect4 #aacai4 ,study on impacts on shipping and commercial1 ,tribal1 and recreational fisheries from development of renewable energy on ,west ,coast 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies of ,science1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine under which the ,national ,academy of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine shall carry out a study to-- 7#a7 identify1 document1 and analyze-- 7,a7 historic and current1 as of the date of the study1 ,tribal1 commercial1 and recreational fishing grounds1 as well as areas where fish stocks are likely to shift in the future in all covered waters2 7,b7 usual and accustomed fishing areas in all covered waters2 7,c7 historic1 current1 and potential future shipping lanes1 based on projected growth in shipping traffic in all covered waters2 7,d7 current and expected ,coast ,guard operations relevant to commercial fishing activities1 including search and rescue1 radar1 navigation1 communications1 and safety within and near renewable energy sites2 and 7,e7 key types of data needed to properly site renewable energy sites on the ,west ,coast1 with regard to assessing and mitigating conflicts2 7#b7 analyze-- 7,a7 methods used to manage fishing1 shipping1 and other maritime activities2 and 7,b7 potential future interactions between such activities and the placement of renewable energy infrastructure and the associated construction1 maintenance1 and operation of such infrastructure1 including potential benefits and methods of mitigating adverse impacts2 and 7#c7 review the current decision-making process for offshore wind in covered waters1 and outline recommendations for governmental consideration of all impacted coastal communities1 particularly ,tribal governments and fisheries communities1 in the decision-making process for offshore wind in covered waters1 including recommendations for-- 7,a7 ensuring the appropriate governmental consideration of potential benefits of offshore wind in covered waters2 and 7,b7 risk reduction and mitigation of adverse impacts on ,coast ,guard operations relevant to commercial fishing activities4 7b7 ,submission ,not later than #a year after commencing the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 submit the study to the ,committees on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 ,natural ,resources1 and ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives1 including the review and outline provided under subsection 7a77#c72 and 7#b7 make the study publicly available4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered waters ,the term covered waters means ,federal or ,state waters off of the ,canadian border and out to the furthest extent of the exclusive economic zone along the ,west ,coast of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,exclusive economic zone ,the term exclusive economic zone has the meaning given such term in section #ajg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aacbj4 ,use of devices broadcasting on ,,ais for purposes of marking fishing gear ,the ,secretary shall1 within the ,eleventh ,coast ,guard ,district1 ,thirteenth ,coast ,guard ,district1 ,fourteenth ,coast ,guard ,district1 and ,seventeenth ,coast ,guard ,district1 suspend enforcement of individuals using automatic identification systems devices to mark fishing equipment during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date that is #b years after such date of enactment2 or 7#b7 the date on which the ,federal ,communications ,commission promulgates a final rule to authorize a device used to mark fishing equipment to operate in radio frequencies assigned for ,automatic ,identification ,system stations4 ,d ,environmental ,issues #aacba4 ,notification of communication outages 7a7 ,upgrades to ,rescue #ba system in ,alaska ,not later than ,august #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,commandant shall ensure the timely upgrade of the ,rescue #ba system in ,alaska so as to achieve #ih percent operational availability of remote fixed facility sites4 7b7 ,plan to reduce outages 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall develop an operations and maintenance plan for the ,rescue #ba system in ,alaska that anticipates maintenance needs so as to reduce ,rescue #ba system outages to the maximum extent practicable4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made available to the public on a publicly accessible website4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7#a7 contains a plan for the ,coast ,guard to notify mariners of radio outages for towers owned and operated by the ,seventeenth ,coast ,guard ,district2 7#b7 addresses in such plan how the ,seventeenth ,coast ,guard will-- 7,a7 disseminate updates regarding outages on social media not less frequently than every #dh hours2 7,b7 provide updates on a publicly accessible website not less frequently than every #dh hours2 7,c7 develop methods for notifying mariners in areas in which cellular connectivity does not exist2 and 7,d7 develop and advertise a web-based communications update hub on ,,am_/,,fm radio for mariners2 and 7#c7 identifies technology gaps that need to be mitigated in order to implement the plan and provides a budgetary assessment necessary to implement the plan4 7d7 ,contingency plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall1 in collaboration with relevant ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and other relevant entities 7including the ,north ,pacific ,fishery ,management ,council1 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,weather ,service1 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,fisheries ,service1 agencies of the ,state of ,alaska1 local radio stations1 and stakeholders71 establish a contingency plan to ensure that notifications of an outage of the ,rescue #ba system in ,alaska are broadly disseminated in advance of such an outage4 7#b7 ,elements ,the contingency plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall require the ,coast ,guard to-- 7,a7 disseminate updates regarding outages of the ,rescue #ba system in ,alaska on social media not less frequently than every #dh hours during an outage2 7,b7 provide updates on a publicly accessible website not less frequently than every #dh hours during an outage2 7,c7 notify mariners in areas in which cellular connectivity does not exist2 7,d7 develop and advertise a web-based communications update hub on ,,am_/,,fm radio for mariners2 and 7,e7 identify technology gaps necessary to implement the plan and provides a budgetary assessment necessary to implement the plan4 #aacbb4 ,improvements to communication with fishing industry and related stakeholders 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant1 in coordination with the ,national ,commercial ,fishing ,safety ,advisory ,committee established by section #aeajb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall develop a publicly accessible website that contains all information related to fishing industry activities1 including vessel safety1 inspections1 enforcement1 hazards1 training1 regulations 7including proposed regulations71 outages of the ,rescue #ba system in ,alaska and similar outages1 and any other fishing-related activities4 7b7 ,automatic communications ,the ,commandant shall provide methods for regular and automatic email communications with stakeholders who elect1 through the website developed under subsection 7a71 to receive such communications4 #aacbc4 ,advance notification of military or other exercises ,in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and commercial fishing industry participants1 the ,commandant shall develop and publish on a publicly available website a plan for notifying ,united ,states mariners and the operators of ,united ,states fishing vessels in advance of-- 7#a7 military exercises in the exclusive economic zone 7as defined in section #c of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjb772 or 7#b7 other military activities that will impact recreational or commercial activities4 #aacbd4 ,modifications to ,sport ,fish ,restoration and ,boating ,trust ,fund administration 7a7 ,dingell-,johnson ,sport ,fish ,restoration ,act amendments 7#a7 ,available amounts ,section #d7;b77#a77;,b77i7 of the ,dingell-,johnson ,sport ,fish ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;c7b77#a77;,b77i77 is amended to read as follows3 7i7 for the fiscal year that includes ,november #ae1 #bjba1 the product obtained by multiplying-- 7,i7 #ab1ghf1dcd2 and 7,,ii7 the change1 relative to the preceding fiscal year1 in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,department of ,labor2 and 4 7#b7 ,authorized expenses ,section #i7;a7 of the ,dingell-,johnson ,sport ,fish ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;h7a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#g7 by striking full-time2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#i7 by striking on a full-time basis4 7b7 ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act amendments 7#a7 ,available amounts ,section #d7;a77#a77;,b77i7 of the ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffi;c7a77#a77;,b77i77 is amended to read as follows3 7i7 for the fiscal year that includes ,november #ae1 #bjba1 the product obtained by multiplying-- 7,i7 #ab1ghf1dcd2 and 7,,ii7 the change1 relative to the preceding fiscal year1 in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,department of ,labor2 and 4 7#b7 ,authorized expenses ,section #i7;a7 of the ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffi;h7a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#g7 by striking full-time2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#i7 by striking on a full-time basis4 #aacbe4 ,load lines 7a7 ,application to certain vessels ,during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on the date that is #c years after the date on which the report required under subsection 7b7 is submitted1 the load line requirements of chapter #ea of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to covered fishing vessels4 7b7 ,,gao report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives-- 7,a7 a report on the safety and seaworthiness of vessels described in section #eajb7;b77#e7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 recommendations for exempting certain vessels from the load line requirements under chapter #ea of title #df of such ,code4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of stability requirements of vessels referenced in section #eajb7;b77#e7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,an analysis of vessel casualties1 mishaps1 or other safety information relevant to load line requirements when a vessel is operating part-time as a fish tender vessel4 7,c7 ,an assessment of any other safety information as the ,comptroller ,general determines appropriate4 7,d7 ,a list of all vessels that1 as of the date of the report-- 7i7 are covered under section #eajb7;b77#e7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 are acting as part-time fish tender vessels2 and 7iii7 are subject to any captain of the port zone subject to the oversight of the ,commandant4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in preparing the report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall consider consultation with1 at a minimum1 the maritime industry1 including-- 7,a7 relevant ,federal1 ,state1 and ,tribal maritime associations and groups2 and 7,b7 relevant federally funded research institutions1 nongovernmental organizations1 and academia4 7c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall limit any authority available1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 to the captain of a port with respect to safety measures or any other authority as necessary for the safety of covered fishing vessels4 7d7 ,definition of covered fishing vessel ,in this section1 the term covered fishing vessel means a vessel that operates exclusively in one1 or both1 of the ,thirteenth and ,seventeenth ,coast ,guard ,districts and that-- 7#a7 was constructed1 under construction1 or under contract to be constructed as a fish tender vessel before ,january #a1 #aihj2 7#b7 was converted for use as a fish tender vessel before ,january #a1 #bjbb1 and-- 7,a7 has a valid stability letter issued in accordance with regulations prescribed under chapter #ea of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 the hull and internal structure of the vessel has been verified as suitable for intended service as examined by a marine surveyor of an organization accepted by the ,secretary two times in the past five years with no interval of more than three years between such examinations2 or 7#c7 operates part-time as a fish tender vessel for a period of less than #ahj days4 #aacbf4 ,actions by ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service to increase energy production 7a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service shall1 immediately upon the enactment of this ,act1 take action to address the outstanding backlog of letters of authorization for the ,gulf of ,mexico4 7b7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service should-- 7#a7 take immediate action to issue a rule that allows the ,service to approve outstanding and future applications for letters of authorization consistent with the permitting activities of the ,service2 and 7#b7 on or after the effective date of such rule1 prioritize the consideration of applications in a manner that is consistent with applicable ,federal law4 #aacbg4 ,aquatic ,nuisance ,species ,task ,force 7a7 ,recreational vessel defined ,section #ajjc of the ,nonindigenous ,aquatic ,nuisance ,prevention and ,control ,act of #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ac7 through 7#ag7 as paragraphs 7#ae7 through 7#ai71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ab7 the following3 7#ac7 ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 ,puerto ,rico1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states2 7#ad7 recreational vessel has the meaning given that term in section #ejb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb72 4 7b7 ,observers ,section #abja of the ,nonindigenous ,aquatic ,nuisance ,prevention and ,control ,act of #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgba7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,observers ,the chairpersons designated under subsection 7d7 may invite representatives of nongovernmental entities to participate as observers of the ,task ,force4 4 7c7 ,aquatic ,nuisance ,species ,task ,force ,section #abja7;b7 of the ,nonindigenous ,aquatic ,nuisance ,prevention and ,control ,act of #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgba7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#aj72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service2 7#h7 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 7#i7 the ,commissioner of ,reclamation2 and 4 7d7 ,aquatic nuisance species program ,section #abjb of the ,nonindigenous ,aquatic ,nuisance ,prevention and ,control ,act of #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,technical assistance and recommendations ,the ,task ,force may provide technical assistance and recommendations for best practices to an agency or entity engaged in vessel inspections or decontaminations for the purpose of-- 7,a7 effectively managing and controlling the movement of aquatic nuisance species into1 within1 or out of water of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 inspecting recreational vessels in a manner that minimizes disruptions to public access for boating and recreation in non-contaminated vessels4 7#e7 ,consultation and input ,in carrying out paragraph 7#d71 including the development of recommendations1 the ,task ,force may consult with ,indian ,tribes and solicit input from-- 7,a7 ,state and ,tribal fish and wildlife management agencies2 7,b7 other ,state and ,tribal agencies that manage fishery resources of the ,state or sustain fishery habitat2 and 7,c7 relevant nongovernmental entities4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7k7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb1 the ,task ,force shall submit a report to ,congress recommending legislative1 programmatic1 or regulatory changes to eliminate remaining gaps in authorities between members of the ,task ,force to effectively manage and control the movement of aquatic nuisance species4 4 7e7 ,technical corrections and conforming amendments ,the ,nonindigenous ,aquatic ,nuisance ,prevention and ,control ,act of #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgja et seq47 is further amended-- 7#a7 in section #ajjb7;b77#b7 by inserting a comma after funded2 7#b7 in section #ajjc in paragraph 7#g7 by striking ,canandian and inserting ,canadian2 7#c7 in section #abjc7;a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,f7 by inserting and after research12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking encourage and inserting encouraged2 7#d7 in section #abjd7;b77#d7 in the paragraph heading by striking ,adminisrative and inserting ,administrative2 and 7#e7 in section #abji by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting section #abjb7;a74 #aacbh4 ,safety standards 7a7 ,in general ,section #dejb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7i77#d7 by striking each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjba and inserting fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7j77#d7 by striking each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjba and inserting fiscal year #bjbc4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #i of the ,maritime ,debris ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aieh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb and inserting fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by striking #bgjb7a7 and inserting #dijb7a74 ,e ,illegal ,fishing and ,forced ,labor ,prevention #aacbi4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,forced labor ,the term forced labor means any labor or service provided for or obtained by any means described in section #aehi7;a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,human trafficking ,the term human trafficking has the meaning given the term severe forms of trafficking in persons in section #ajc of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajb74 7#c7 ,illegal1 unreported1 or unregulated fishing ,the term illegal1 unreported1 or unregulated fishing has the meaning given such term in the implementing regulations or any subsequent regulations issued pursuant to section #fji7;e7 of the ,high ,seas ,driftnet ,fishing ,moratorium ,protection ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbf;j7e774 7#d7 ,oppressive child labor ,the term oppressive child labor has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjc74 7#e7 ,seafood ,the term seafood means all marine animal and plant life meant for consumption as food other than marine mammals and birds1 including fish1 shellfish1 shellfish products1 and processed fish4 7#f7 ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program ,the term ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program means the ,seafood ,traceability ,program established in subpart ,q of part #cjj of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#g7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere4 #a ,combating ,human ,trafficking ,through ,seafood ,import ,monitoring #aaccj4 ,enhancement of ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program ,message ,set in ,automated ,commercial ,environment system ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 shall1 not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 develop a strategy to improve the quality and verifiability of already collected ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program ,message ,set data elements in the ,automated ,commercial ,environment system4 ,such strategy shall prioritize the use of enumerated data types1 such as checkboxes1 dropdown menus1 or radio buttons1 and any additional elements the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration finds appropriate4 #aacca4 ,data sharing and aggregation 7a7 ,interagency ,working ,group on ,illegal1 ,unreported1 or ,unregulated ,fishing ,section #ceea7;c7 of the ,maritime ,,safe ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hjca7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#ad71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 maximizing the utility of the import data collected by the members of the ,working ,group by harmonizing data standards and entry fields2 4 7b7 ,prohibition on aggregated catch data for certain species ,beginning not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 for the purposes of compliance with respect to ,northern red snapper under the ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program1 the ,secretary may not allow an aggregated harvest report of such species1 regardless of vessel size4 #aaccb4 ,import audits 7a7 ,audit procedures ,the ,secretary shall1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 implement procedures to audit information and supporting records of sufficient numbers of imports of seafood and seafood products subject to the ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program to support statistically robust conclusions that the samples audited are representative of all seafood imports covered by the ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program with respect to a given year4 7b7 ,expansion of marine forensics laboratory ,the ,secretary shall1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 begin the process of expanding the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration's ,marine ,forensics ,laboratory1 including by establishing sufficient capacity for the development and deployment of rapid1 and follow-up1 analysis of field-based tests focused on identifying ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program species1 and prioritizing such species at high risk of illegal1 unreported1 or unregulated fishing and seafood fraud4 7c7 ,annual revision ,in developing the procedures required in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall use predictive analytics to inform whether to revise such procedures to prioritize for audit those imports originating from nations-- 7#a7 identified pursuant to section #fji7;a7 or #faj7;a7 of the ,high ,seas ,driftnet ,fishing ,moratorium ,protection ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbf;j7a7 or #ahbfk7a77 that have not yet received a subsequent positive certification pursuant to section #fji7;d7 or #faj7;c7 of such ,act1 respectively2 7#b7 identified by an appropriate regional fishery management organization as being the flag state or landing location of vessels identified by other nations or regional fisheries management organizations as engaging in illegal1 unreported1 or unregulated fishing2 7#c7 identified as having human trafficking or forced labor in any part of the seafood supply chain1 including on vessels flagged in such nation1 and including feed for cultured production1 in the most recent ,trafficking in ,persons ,report issued by the ,department of ,state in accordance with the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq472 7#d7 identified as producing goods that contain seafood using forced labor or oppressive child labor in the most recent ,list of ,goods ,produced by ,child ,labor or ,forced ,labor in accordance with the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq472 and 7#e7 identified as at risk for human trafficking1 including forced labor1 in their seafood catching and processing industries by the report required under section #cefc of the ,maritime ,,safe ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-ib74 #aaccc4 ,availability of fisheries information ,section #djb7;b77#a7 of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahha;a7b77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,g7 by striking or after the semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,h7 by striking the period at the end of such subparagraph and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 to ,federal agencies1 to the extent necessary and appropriate1 to administer ,federal programs established to combat illegal1 unreported1 or unregulated fishing or forced labor 7as such terms are defined in section #aacbi of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb71 which shall not include an authorization for such agencies to release data to the public unless such release is related to enforcement4 4 #aaccd4 ,report on ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program 7a7 ,report to ,congress and public availability of reports ,the ,secretary shall1 not later than #abj days after the end of each fiscal year1 submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report that summarizes the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service's efforts to prevent the importation of seafood harvested through illegal1 unreported1 or unregulated fishing1 particularly with respect to seafood harvested1 produced1 processed1 or manufactured by forced labor4 ,each such report shall be made publicly available on the website of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7b7 ,contents ,each report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the volume and value of seafood species subject to the ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program1 reported by #aj-;digit ,harmonized ,tariff ,schedule of the ,united ,states codes1 imported during the previous fiscal year2 7#b7 the enforcement activities and priorities of the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service with respect to implementing the requirements under the ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program2 7#c7 the percentage of import shipments subject to the ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program selected for inspection or the information or records supporting entry selected for audit1 as described in section #cjj4cbd7;d7 of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#d7 the number and types of instances of noncompliance with the requirements of the ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program2 7#e7 the number and types of instances of violations of ,state or ,federal law discovered through the ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program2 7#f7 the seafood species with respect to which violations described in paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 were most prevalent2 7#g7 the location of catch or harvest with respect to which violations described in paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 were most prevalent2 7#h7 the additional tools1 such as high performance computing and associated costs1 that the ,secretary needs to improve the efficacy of the ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program2 and 7#i7 such other information as the ,secretary considers appropriate with respect to monitoring and enforcing compliance with the ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program4 #aacce4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection to carry out enforcement actions pursuant to section #cjg of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #acjg7 #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg4 #b ,strengthening ,international ,fisheries ,management ,to ,combat ,human ,trafficking #aaccf4 ,denial of port privileges ,section #aja7;a77#b7 of the ,high ,seas ,driftnet ,fisheries ,enforcement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbf;a7a77#b77 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,denial of port privileges ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall1 in accordance with international law-- 7,a7 withhold or revoke the clearance required by section #fjaje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 for any large-scale driftnet fishing vessel of a nation that receives a negative certification under section #fji7;d7 or #faj7;c7 of the ,high ,seas ,driftnet ,fishing ,moratorium ,protection ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbf;j7d7 or #ahbfk7c771 or fishing vessels of a nation that has been listed pursuant to section #fji7;b7 or section #faj7;a7 of such ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbf;j7b7 or #ahbfk7a77 in #b or more consecutive reports for the same type of fisheries activity1 as described under section #fjg of such ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbf;h71 until a positive certification has been received2 7,b7 withhold or revoke the clearance required by section #fjaje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fishing vessels of a nation that has been listed pursuant to section #fji7;a7 or #faj7;a7 of the ,high ,seas ,driftnet ,fishing ,moratorium ,protection ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbf;j7a7 or #ahbfk7a77 in #b or more consecutive reports as described under section #fjg of such ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbf;h72 and 7,c7 deny entry of that vessel to any place in the ,united ,states and to the navigable waters of the ,united ,states1 except for the purposes of inspecting such vessel1 conducting an investigation1 or taking other appropriate enforcement action4 4 #aaccg4 ,identification and certification criteria 7a7 ,denial of port privileges ,section #fji7;a7 of the ,high ,seas ,driftnet ,fishing ,moratorium ,protection ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbf;j7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,for actions of a nation ,the ,secretary shall identify1 and list in such report1 a nation engaging in or endorsing illegal1 unreported1 or unregulated fishing4 ,in determining which nations to list in such report1 the ,secretary shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,any nation that is violating1 or has violated at any point during the #c years preceding the date of the determination1 conservation and management measures1 including catch and other data reporting obligations and requirements1 required under an international fishery management agreement to which the ,united ,states is a party4 7,b7 ,any nation that is failing1 or has failed in the #c-year period preceding the date of the determination1 to effectively address or regulate illegal1 unreported1 or unregulated fishing within its fleets in any areas where its vessels are fishing4 7,c7 ,any nation that fails to discharge duties incumbent upon it under international law or practice as a flag1 port1 or coastal state to take action to prevent1 deter1 and eliminate illegal1 unreported1 or unregulated fishing4 7,d7 ,any nation that has been identified as producing for export to the ,united ,states seafood-related goods through forced labor or oppressive child labor 7as those terms are defined in section #aacbi of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb7 in the most recent ,list of ,goods ,produced by ,child ,labor or ,forced ,labor in accordance with the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq474 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,timing ,the ,secretary shall make an identification under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 at any time that the ,secretary has sufficient information to make such identification4 4 7b7 ,illegal1 unreported1 or unregulated certification determination ,section #fji of the ,high ,seas ,driftnet ,fishing ,moratorium ,protection ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbf;j7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,effect of certification determination 7,a7 ,effect of negative certification ,the provisions of subsection 7a7 and paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 of subsection 7b7 of section #aja of the ,high ,seas ,driftnet ,fisheries ,enforcement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbf;a7a7 and 7b77#c7 and 7#d77 shall apply to any nation that1 after being identified and notified under subsection 7b7 has failed to take the appropriate corrective actions for which the ,secretary has issued a negative certification under this subsection4 7,b7 ,effect of positive certification ,the provisions of subsection 7a7 and paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 of subsection 7b7 of section #aja of the ,high ,seas ,driftnet ,fisheries ,enforcement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbf;a7a7 and 7b77#c7 and 7#d77 shall not apply to any nation identified under subsection 7a7 for which the ,secretary has issued a positive certification under this subsection4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,recordkeeping requirements ,the ,secretary shall ensure that seafood or seafood products authorized for entry under this section are imported consistent with the reporting and the recordkeeping requirements of the ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program described in part #cjj4cbd7;b7 of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 4 #aacch4 ,equivalent conservation measures 7a7 ,identification ,section #faj7;a7 of the ,high ,seas ,driftnet ,fishing ,moratorium ,protection ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbfk7a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,identification 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall identify and list in the report under section #fjg-- 7,a7 a nation if-- 7i7 any fishing vessel of that nation is engaged1 or has been engaged during the #c years preceding the date of the determination1 in fishing activities or practices on the high seas or within the exclusive economic zone of any nation1 that have resulted in bycatch of a protected living marine resource2 and 7ii7 the vessel's flag state has not adopted1 implemented1 and enforced a regulatory program governing such fishing designed to end or reduce such bycatch that is comparable in effectiveness to the regulatory program of the ,united ,states1 taking into account differing conditions2 and 7,b7 a nation if-- 7i7 any fishing vessel of that nation is engaged1 or has engaged during the #c years preceding the date of the determination1 in fishing activities on the high seas or within the exclusive economic zone of another nation that target or incidentally catch sharks2 and 7ii7 the vessel's flag state has not adopted1 implemented1 and enforced a regulatory program to provide for the conservation of sharks1 including measures to prohibit removal of any of the fins of a shark1 including the tail1 before landing the shark in port1 that is comparable to that of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,timing ,the ,secretary shall make an identification under paragraph 7#a7 at any time that the ,secretary has sufficient information to make such identification4 4 7b7 ,consultation and negotiation ,section #faj7;b7 of the ,high ,seas ,driftnet ,fishing ,moratorium ,protection ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbfk7b77 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,consultation and negotiation ,the ,secretary of ,state1 acting in consultation with the ,secretary1 shall-- 7#a7 notify1 as soon as practicable1 the ,president and nations that are engaged in1 or that have any fishing vessels engaged in1 fishing activities or practices described in subsection 7a71 about the provisions of this ,act2 7#b7 initiate discussions as soon as practicable with all foreign nations that are engaged in1 or a fishing vessel of which has engaged in1 fishing activities described in subsection 7a71 for the purpose of entering into bilateral and multilateral treaties with such nations to protect such species and to address any underlying failings or gaps that may have contributed to identification under this ,act2 7#c7 seek agreements calling for international restrictions on fishing activities or practices described in subsection 7a7 through the ,united ,nations1 the ,committee on ,fisheries of the ,food and ,agriculture ,organization of the ,united ,nations1 and appropriate international fishery management bodies2 and 7#d7 initiate the amendment of any existing international treaty for the protection and conservation of such species to which the ,united ,states is a party in order to make such treaty consistent with the purposes and policies of this section4 4 7c7 ,conservation certification procedure ,section #faj7;c7 of the ,high ,seas ,driftnet ,fishing ,moratorium ,protection ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbfk7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting the public and after comment by2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ensure that any such fish or fish products authorized for entry under this section are imported consistent with the reporting and the recordkeeping requirements of the ,seafood ,import ,monitoring ,program established in subpart ,q of part #cjj of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e7 by striking 7except to the extent that such provisions apply to sport fishing equipment or fish or fish products not caught by the vessels engaged in illegal1 unreported1 or unregulated fishing74 7d7 ,definition of protected living marine resource ,section #faj7;e7 of the ,high ,seas ,driftnet ,fishing ,moratorium ,protection ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbfk7e77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 means nontarget fish1 sea turtles1 or marine mammals that are protected under ,united ,states law or international agreement1 including-- 7,a7 the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acfa et seq472 7,b7 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7,c7 the ,shark ,finning ,prohibition ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbb note72 and 7,d7 the ,convention on ,international ,trade in ,endangered ,species of ,wild ,fauna and ,flora1 done at ,washington ,march #c1 #aigc 7#bg ,,ust #ajhg2 ,,tias #hbdi72 but 4 #aacci4 ,capacity building in foreign fisheries 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the heads of other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate1 shall develop and carry out with partner governments and civil society-- 7#a7 multi-year international environmental cooperation agreements and projects2 and 7#b7 multi-year capacity-building projects for implementing measures to address illegal1 unreported1 or unregulated fishing1 fraud1 forced labor1 bycatch1 and other conservation measures4 7b7 ,capacity building ,section #cedc7;d7 of the ,maritime ,,safe ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking as appropriate12 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking as appropriate and inserting for all priority regions identified by the ,working ,group4 7c7 ,reports ,section #ceec of the ,maritime ,,safe ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hjcc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g7 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 the status of work with global enforcement partners4 4 #aacdj4 ,training of ,united ,states observers ,section #djc7;b7 of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahha;b7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ensure that each observer has received training to identify indicators of forced labor and human trafficking 7as such terms are defined in section #aacbi of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb7 and refer this information to appropriate authorities2 and 4 #aacda4 ,regulations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle4 ,,cxiv ,support for ,coast ,guard ,workforce ,a ,support for ,coast ,guard ,members and ,families #aadja4 ,coast ,guard child care improvements 7a7 ,family discount for child development services ,section #bibb7;b77#b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,in the case of an active duty member with two or more children attending a ,coast ,guard child development center1 the ,commandant may modify the fees to be charged for attendance for the second and any subsequent child of such member by an amount that is #ae percent less than the amount of the fee otherwise chargeable for the attendance of the first such child enrolled at the center1 or another fee as the ,commandant determines appropriate1 consistent with multiple children4 4 7b7 ,child development center standards and inspections ,section #bibc7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,standards ,the ,commandant shall require each ,coast ,guard child development center to meet standards of operation-- 7#a7 that the ,commandant considers appropriate to ensure the health1 safety1 and welfare of the children and employees at the center2 and 7#b7 necessary for accreditation by an appropriate national early childhood programs accrediting entity4 4 7c7 ,child care subsidy program 7#a7 ,authorization 7,a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #bi of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bibg4 ,child care subsidy program 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,commandant may operate a child care subsidy program to provide financial assistance to eligible providers that provide child care services or youth program services to members of the ,coast ,guard1 members of the ,coast ,guard with dependents who are participating in the child care subsidy program1 and any other individual the ,commandant considers appropriate1 if-- 7,a7 providing such financial assistance-- 7i7 is in the best interests of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7ii7 enables supplementation or expansion of the provision of ,coast ,guard child care services1 while not supplanting or replacing ,coast ,guard child care services2 and 7,b7 the ,commandant ensures1 to the extent practicable1 that the eligible provider is able to comply1 and does comply1 with the regulations1 policies1 and standards applicable to ,coast ,guard child care services4 7#b7 ,eligible providers ,a provider of child care services or youth program services is eligible for financial assistance under this section if the provider-- 7,a7 is licensed to provide such services under applicable ,state and local law or meets all applicable ,state and local health and safety requirements if licensure is not required2 7,b7 is either-- 7i7 is a family home daycare2 or 7ii7 is a provider of family child care services that-- 7,i7 otherwise provides federally funded or federally sponsored child development services2 7,,ii7 provides such services in a child development center owned and operated by a private1 not-for-profit organization2 7,,iii7 provides a before-school or after-school child care program in a public school facility2 7,,iv7 conducts an otherwise federally funded or federally sponsored school-age child care or youth services program2 or 7,v7 conducts a school-age child care or youth services program operated by a not-for-profit organization2 or 7,c7 is a provider of another category of child care services or youth program services the ,commandant considers appropriate for meeting the needs of members or civilian employees of the ,coast ,guard4 7#c7 ,financial ,assistance for ,in-,home ,child ,care 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant may provide financial assistance to members of the ,coast ,guard who pay for services provided by in-home child care providers4 7,b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out such program1 the ,commandant shall establish a policy and procedures to-- 7i7 support the needs of families who request services provided by in-home childcare providers2 7ii7 provide the appropriate amount of financial assistance to provide to families described in paragraph1 that is at minimum consistent with the program authorized in subsection 7a77#a72 and 7iii7 ensure the appropriate qualifications for such in-home child care provider1 which shall at minimum-- 7,i7 take into consideration qualifications for available in-home child care providers in the private sector2 and 7,,ii7 ensure that the qualifications the ,commandant determines appropriate under this paragraph are comparable to the qualifications for a provider of child care services in a ,coast ,guard child development center or family home day care4 7b7 ,direct payment 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out a child care subsidy program under subsection 7a77#a71 subject to paragraph 7#c71 the ,commandant shall provide financial assistance under the program to an eligible member or individual the ,commandant considers appropriate by direct payment to such eligible member or individual through monthly pay1 direct deposit1 or other direct form of payment4 7#b7 ,policy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,commandant shall establish a policy to provide direct payment as described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,eligible provider funding continuation ,with the approval of an eligible member or an individual the ,commandant considers appropriate1 which shall include the written consent of such member or individual1 the ,commandant may continue to provide financial assistance under the child care subsidy program directly to an eligible provider on behalf of such member or individual4 7#d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to affect any preexisting reimbursement arrangement between the ,coast ,guard and a qualified provider4 4 7,b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bi of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bibf the following3 #bibg4 ,child care subsidy program4 4 7#b7 ,expansion of child care subsidy program 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall-- 7i7 evaluate potential eligible uses for the child care subsidy program established under section #bibg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code 7referred to in this paragraph as the program72 7ii7 expand the eligible uses of funds for the program to accommodate the child care needs of members of the ,coast ,guard 7including such members with nonstandard work hours and surge or other deployment cycles71 including in-home care as described in section #bibg7;a77#c7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 and including by providing funds directly to such members instead of care providers2 and 7iii7 streamline enrollment policies1 practices1 paperwork1 and requirements for eligible child care providers to reduce barriers for members to enroll in such providers4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in evaluating potential eligible uses under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,commandant shall consider in-home child care services1 care services such as supplemental care for children with disabilities1 and any other child care delivery method the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7,c7 ,requirements ,in establishing expanded eligible uses of funds for the program1 the ,commandant shall ensure that such uses-- 7i7 are in the best interests of the ,coast ,guard2 7ii7 provide flexibility for members of the ,coast ,guard1 including such members and employees with nonstandard work hours2 and 7iii7 ensure a safe environment for dependents of such members and employees4 7,d7 ,publication ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall publish an updated ,commandant ,instruction ,manual 7referred to in this paragraph as the manual7 that describes the expanded eligible uses of the program4 7,e7 ,report 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report outlining the expansion of the program4 7ii7 ,elements ,the report required by clause 7i7 shall include the following3 7,i7 ,an analysis of the considerations described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,,ii7 ,a description of the analysis used to identify eligible uses that were evaluated and incorporated into the manual under subparagraph 7,d74 7,,iii7 ,a full analysis and justification with respect to the forms of care that were ultimately not included in the manual4 7,,iv7 ,any recommendation with respect to funding or additional authorities necessary1 including proposals for legislative change1 to meet the current and anticipated future child care subsidy demands of the ,coast ,guard4 7,v7 ,a description of the steps taken to streamline enrollment policies1 practices1 and requirements for eligible child care providers in accordance with paragraph 7#b77;,a77iii74 #aadjb4 ,armed ,forces access to ,coast ,guard child development services ,section #bibb7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 7#a7 ,the ,commandant may make child development services available1 in such priority as the ,commandant considers to be appropriate and consistent with readiness and resources and in the best interests of dependents of members and civilian employees of the ,coast ,guard1 for-- 7,a7 members and civilian employees of the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 surviving dependents of service members who have died on active duty1 if such dependents were beneficiaries of a ,coast ,guard child development service at the time of the death of such members2 7,c7 members of the armed forces 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj72 and 7,d7 ,federal civilian employees4 7#b7 ,child development service benefits provided under the authority of this section shall be in addition to benefits provided under other laws4 4 #aadjc4 ,cadet pregnancy policy improvements 7a7 ,regulations required ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall prescribe regulations for the ,coast ,guard ,academy consistent with regulations required to be promulgated by section #eei7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha74 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the development of the regulations required by subsection 7a74 #aadjd4 ,combat-related special compensation 7a7 ,report and briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter until the date that is #e years after the date on which the initial report is submitted under this subsection1 the ,commandant shall submit a report and provide an in-person briefing to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on the implementation of section #bba of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-abj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #adac;a note74 7b7 ,elements ,each report and briefing required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of methods to educate members and retirees on the combat-related special compensation program4 7#b7 ,statistics regarding enrollment in such program for members of the ,coast ,guard and ,coast ,guard retirees4 7#c7 ,a summary of each of the following3 7,a7 ,activities carried out relating to the education of members of the ,coast ,guard participating in the ,transition ,assistance ,program with respect to the combat-related special compensation program4 7,b7 ,activities carried out relating to the education of members of the ,coast ,guard who are engaged in missions in which they are susceptible to injuries that may result in qualification for combat-related special compensation1 including flight school1 the ,national ,motor ,lifeboat ,school1 deployable special forces1 and other training programs as the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7,c7 ,activities carried out relating to training physicians and physician assistants employed by the ,coast ,guard1 or otherwise stationed in ,coast ,guard clinics1 sickbays1 or other locations at which medical care is provided to members of the ,coast ,guard1 for the purpose of ensuring1 during medical examinations1 appropriate counseling and documentation of symptoms1 injuries1 and the associated incident that resulted in such injuries4 7,d7 ,activities relating to the notification of heath service officers with respect to the combat-related special compensation program4 7#d7 ,the written guidance provided to members of the ,coast ,guard regarding necessary recordkeeping to ensure eligibility for benefits under such program4 7#e7 ,any other matter relating to combat-related special compensation the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7c7 ,disability due to chemical or hazardous material exposure ,section #bba7;a7 of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-abj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #adac;a note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking department is and inserting department in2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking and hazardous and inserting hazardous2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 or a duty in which chemical or other hazardous material exposure has occurred 7such as during marine inspections or pollution response activities7 after surfman72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by strikingparagraph 7#a7 or paragraph 7#b7 of2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 including-- and all that follows through search and rescue2 or and inserting 2 or4 #aadje4 ,study on food security 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall conduct a study on food insecurity among members of the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an analysis of the impact of food deserts on members of the ,coast ,guard and their dependents who live in areas with high costs of living1 including areas with high-density populations and rural areas4 7,b7 ,a comparison of-- 7i7 the current method used by the ,commandant to determine which areas are considered to be high cost-of-living areas2 7ii7 local-level indicators used by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics to determine a cost of living that indicates buying power and consumer spending in specific geographic areas2 and 7iii7 indicators of the cost of living used by the ,department of ,agriculture in market basket analyses and other measures of the local or regional cost of food4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the accuracy of the method and indicators described in subparagraph 7,b7 in quantifying high cost of living in low-data and remote areas4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the manner in which data accuracy and availability affect the accuracy of cost-of-living allowance calculations and other benefits1 as the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7,e7 ,recommendations-- 7i7 to improve access to high-quality1 affordable food within a reasonable distance of ,coast ,guard units located in areas identified as food deserts2 7ii7 to reduce transit costs for members of the ,coast ,guard and their dependents who are required to travel to access high-quality1 affordable food2 and 7iii7 for improving the accuracy of the calculations referred to in subparagraph 7,d74 7,f7 ,the estimated costs of implementing each recommendation made under subparagraph 7,e74 7b7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall develop a detailed plan to implement the recommendations of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the plan required under paragraph 7#a71 including the cost of implementation1 proposals for legislative change1 and any other result of the study the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7c7 ,food desert defined ,in this section1 the term food desert means an area1 as determined by the ,commandant1 in which it is difficult1 even with a vehicle or an otherwise-available mode of transportation1 to obtain affordable1 high-quality fresh food in the immediate area in which members of the ,coast ,guard serve and reside4 ,b ,healthcare #aadjf4 ,development of medical staffing standards for ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,defense ,health ,agency and any healthcare expert the ,commandant considers appropriate1 shall develop medical staffing standards for the ,coast ,guard that are consistent with the recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states set forth in the report titled ,coast ,guard ,health ,care3 ,improvements ,needed for ,determining ,staffing ,needs and ,monitoring ,access to ,care and published in ,february #bjbb4 7b7 ,inclusions ,in developing the standards under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall address and take into consideration the following3 7#a7 ,current and future operations of healthcare personnel in support of ,department of ,homeland ,security missions1 including surge deployments for incident response4 7#b7 ,staffing standards for specialized providers1 including flight surgeons1 dentists1 behavioral health specialists1 and physical therapists4 7#c7 ,staffing levels of medical1 dental1 and behavioral health providers for the ,coast ,guard who are-- 7,a7 members of the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 assigned to the ,coast ,guard from the ,public ,health ,service2 7,c7 ,federal civilian employees2 or 7,d7 contractors hired by the ,coast ,guard to fill vacancies4 7#d7 ,staffing levels at medical facilities for ,coast ,guard units in remote locations4 7#e7 ,any discrepancy between medical staffing standards of the ,department of ,defense and medical staffing standards of the ,coast ,guard4 7c7 ,review by ,comptroller ,general ,not later than #ij days after the ,commandant completes the staffing standards required by subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall submit the standards to the ,comptroller ,general1 who shall review the standards and provide recommendations to the ,commandant4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after developing the standards developed under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the standards developed under subsection 7a7 and the recommendations provided under subsection 7c7 that includes a plan and a description of the resources and budgetary needs required to implement the standards4 7e7 ,modification1 implementation1 and periodic updates ,the ,commandant shall-- 7#a7 modify such standards1 as necessary1 based on the recommendations under subsection 7c72 7#b7 implement the standards2 and 7#c7 review and update the standards not less frequently than every #d years4 #aadjg4 ,healthcare system review and strategic plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the completion of the studies conducted by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states under sections #hbei and #hbfj of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act of ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #dfgi71 the ,commandant shall-- 7#a7 conduct a comprehensive review of the ,coast ,guard healthcare system2 and 7#b7 develop a strategic plan for improvements to1 and the modernization of1 such system to ensure access to high-quality1 timely healthcare for members of the ,coast ,guard1 their dependents1 and applicable ,coast ,guard retirees4 7b7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the strategic plan developed under subsection 7a7 shall seek to-- 7,a7 maximize the medical readiness of members of the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 optimize delivery of healthcare benefits2 7,c7 ensure high-quality training of ,coast ,guard medical personnel2 and 7,d7 prepare for the future needs of the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan shall address1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,improving access to healthcare for members of the ,coast ,guard1 their dependents1 and applicable ,coast ,guard retirees4 7,b7 ,quality of healthcare4 7,c7 ,the experience and satisfaction of members of the ,coast ,guard and their dependents with the ,coast ,guard healthcare system4 7,d7 ,the readiness of members of the ,coast ,guard and ,coast ,guard medical personnel4 7c7 ,review ,committee 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,commandant shall establish a review committee to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the ,coast ,guard healthcare system 7referred to in this section as the ,review ,committee74 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,review ,committee shall be composed of members selected by the ,commandant1 including-- 7,a7 #a or more members of the uniformed services 7as defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 or ,federal employees1 either of which have expertise in-- 7i7 the medical1 dental1 pharmacy1 or behavioral health fields2 or 7ii7 any other field the ,commandant considers appropriate2 7,b7 #a representative of the ,defense ,health ,agency2 and 7,c7 #a medical representative from each ,coast ,guard district4 7#c7 ,chairperson ,the chairperson of the ,review ,committee shall be the ,director of the ,health1 ,safety1 and ,work ,life ,directorate of the ,coast ,guard4 7#d7 ,staff ,the ,review ,committee shall be staffed by employees of the ,coast ,guard4 7#e7 ,report to ,commandant ,not later than #a year after the ,review ,committee is established1 the ,review ,committee shall submit to the ,commandant a report that-- 7,a7 assesses1 taking into consideration the medical staffing standards developed under section #aadjf1 the recommended medical staffing standards set forth in the ,comptroller ,general study required by section #hbfj of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #dfgi71 and compares such standards to the medical staffing standards of the ,department of ,defense and the private sector2 7,b7 addresses improvements needed to ensure continuity of care for members of the ,coast ,guard1 including by evaluating the feasibility of having a dedicated primary care manager for each such member while the member is stationed at a duty station2 7,c7 evaluates the effects of increased surge deployments of medical personnel on staffing needs at ,coast ,guard clinics2 7,d7 identifies ways to improve access to care for members of the ,coast ,guard and their dependents who are stationed in remote areas1 including methods to expand access to providers in the available network2 7,e7 identifies ways the ,coast ,guard may better use ,department of ,defense ,military ,health ,system resources for members of the ,coast ,guard1 their dependents1 and applicable ,coast ,guard retirees2 7,f7 identifies barriers to participation in the ,coast ,guard healthcare system and ways the ,coast ,guard may better use patient feedback to improve quality of care at ,coast ,guard-owned facilities1 military treatment facilities1 and specialist referrals2 7,g7 includes recommendations to improve the ,coast ,guard healthcare system2 and 7,h7 any other matter the ,commandant or the ,review ,committee considers appropriate4 7#f7 ,termination ,the ,review ,committee shall terminate on the date that is #a year after the date on which the ,review ,committee submits the report required under paragraph 7#e74 7#g7 ,inapplicability of ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the ,review ,committee4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 the strategic plan for the ,coast ,guard medical system required under subsection 7a72 7#b7 the report of the ,review ,committee submitted to the ,commandant under subsection 7c77#e72 and 7#c7 a description of the manner in which the ,commandant plans to implement the recommendations of the ,review ,committee4 #aadjh4 ,data collection and access to care 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,defense ,health ,agency and any healthcare expert the ,commandant considers appropriate1 shall develop1 and make publicly available1 a policy to require the collection of data regarding access by members of the ,coast ,guard and their dependents to medical1 dental1 and behavioral healthcare as recommended by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states in the report entitled ,coast ,guard ,health ,care3 ,improvements ,needed for ,determining ,staffing ,needs and ,monitoring ,access to ,care1 published in ,february #bjbb4 7b7 ,elements ,the policy required by subsection 7a7 shall address the following3 7#a7 ,methods to collect data on access to care for-- 7,a7 routine annual physical health assessments2 7,b7 flight physicals for aviators or prospective aviators2 7,c7 sick call2 7,d7 injuries2 7,e7 dental health2 and 7,f7 behavioral health conditions4 7#b7 ,collection of data on access to care for referrals4 7#c7 ,collection of data on access to care for members of the ,coast ,guard stationed at remote units1 aboard ,coast ,guard cutters1 and on deployments4 7#d7 ,use of the electronic health record system to improve data collection on access to care4 7#e7 ,use of data for addressing the standards of care1 including time between requests for appointments and actual appointments1 including appointments made with referral services4 7c7 ,publication and report to ,congress ,not later than #ij days after the policy under subsection 7a7 is completed1 or any subsequent updates to such policy1 the ,commandant shall-- 7#a7 publish the policy on a publicly accessible internet website of the ,coast ,guard2 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 on the policy and the manner in which the ,commandant plans to address access-to-care deficiencies4 7d7 ,periodic updates ,not less frequently than every #e years1 the ,commandant shall review and update the policy required under subsection 7a74 #aadji4 ,behavioral health policy 7a7 ,interim behavioral health policy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the ,coast ,guard that is in parity with section #e4bh 7relating to behavioral health7 of ,department of ,defense ,instruction #facj4jc1 volume #b1 ,medical ,standards for ,military ,service3 ,retention4 7#b7 ,termination ,the interim policy established under paragraph 7#a7 shall remain in effect until the date on which the ,commandant issues a permanent behavioral health policy for members of the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,permanent policy ,in developing a permanent policy with respect to retention and behavioral health1 the ,commandant shall ensure that1 to the extent practicable1 the policy of the ,coast ,guard is in parity with section #e4bh 7relating to behavioral health7 of ,department of ,defense ,instruction #facj4jc1 volume #b1 ,medical ,standards for ,military ,service3 ,retention4 #aadaj4 ,members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #beaf4 ,members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury 7a7 ,medical examination required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that a member of the ,coast ,guard who has performed ,coast ,guard operations or has been sexually assaulted during the preceding #b-year period1 and who is diagnosed by an appropriate licensed or certified healthcare professional as experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury or who otherwise alleges1 based on the service of the member or based on such sexual assault1 the influence of such a condition1 receives a medical examination to evaluate a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury4 7#b7 ,restriction on administrative separation ,a member described in paragraph 7#a7 shall not be administratively separated under conditions other than honorable1 including an administrative separation in lieu of a court-martial1 until the results of the medical examination have been reviewed by appropriate authorities responsible for evaluating1 reviewing1 and approving the separation case1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,post-traumatic stress disorder ,in a case involving post-traumatic stress disorder under this subsection1 a medical examination shall be-- 7,a7 performed by-- 7i7 a board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist2 or 7ii7 a licensed doctorate-level psychologist2 or 7,b7 performed under the close supervision of-- 7i7 a board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist2 or 7ii7 a licensed doctorate-level psychologist1 a doctorate-level mental health provider1 a psychiatry resident1 or a clinical or counseling psychologist who has completed a #a-year internship or residency4 7#d7 ,traumatic brain injury ,in a case involving traumatic brain injury under this subsection1 a medical examination shall be performed by a physiatrist1 psychiatrist1 neurosurgeon1 or neurologist4 7b7 ,purpose of medical examination ,the medical examination required under subsection 7a7 shall assess whether the effects of mental or neurocognitive disorders1 including post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury1 constitute matters in extenuation that relate to the basis for administrative separation under conditions other than honorable or the overall characterization of the service of the member as other than honorable4 7c7 ,inapplicability to proceedings under ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice ,the medical examination and procedures required by this section do not apply to courts-martial or other proceedings conducted pursuant to the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 7d7 ,coast ,guard operations defined ,in this section1 the term ,coast ,guard operations has the meaning given that term in section #hhh7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dfh7;a774 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #beae 7as added by this ,act7 the following3 #beaf4 ,members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury4 4 #aadaa4 ,improvements to ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system and transition program 7a7 ,temporary policy ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall develop a temporary policy that-- 7#a7 improves timeliness1 communication1 and outcomes for members of the ,coast ,guard undergoing the ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system1 or a related formal or informal process2 7#b7 affords maximum career transition benefits to members of the ,coast ,guard determined by a ,medical ,evaluation ,board to be unfit for retention in the ,coast ,guard2 and 7#c7 maximizes the potential separation and career transition benefits for members of the ,coast ,guard undergoing the ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system1 or a related formal or informal process4 7b7 ,elements ,the policy required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a requirement that any member of the ,coast ,guard who is undergoing the ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system1 or a related formal or informal process1 shall be placed in a duty status that allows the member the opportunity to attend necessary medical appointments and other activities relating to the ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system1 including completion of any application of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and career transition planning4 7#b7 ,in the case of a ,medical ,evaluation ,board report that is not completed not later than #abj days after the date on which an evaluation by the ,medical ,evaluation ,board was initiated1 the option for such a member to enter permissive duty status4 7#c7 ,a requirement that the date of initiation of an evaluation by a ,medical ,evaluation ,board shall include the date on which any verbal or written affirmation is made to the member1 command1 or medical staff that the evaluation by the ,medical ,evaluation ,board has been initiated4 7#d7 ,an option for such member to seek an internship under the ,skill,bridge program established under section #aadc7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and outside employment aimed at improving the transition of the member to civilian life1 only if such an internship or employment does not interfere with necessary medical appointments required for the member's physical disability evaluation4 7#e7 ,a requirement that not less than #ba days notice shall be provided to such a member for any such medical appointment1 to the maximum extent practicable1 to ensure that the appointment timeline is in the best interests of the immediate health of the member4 7#f7 ,a requirement that the ,coast ,guard shall provide such a member with a written separation date upon the completion of a ,medical ,evaluation ,board report that finds the member unfit to continue active duty4 7#g7 ,to provide certainty to such a member with respect to a separation date1 a policy that ensures-- 7,a7 that accountability measures are in place with respect to ,coast ,guard delays throughout the ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system1 including-- 7i7 placement of the member in an excess leave status after #bgj days have elapsed since the date of initiation of an evaluation by a ,medical ,evaluation ,board by any competent authority2 and 7ii7 a calculation of the costs to retain the member on active duty1 including the pay1 allowances1 and other associated benefits of the member1 for the period beginning on the date that is #ij days after the date of initiation of an evaluation by a ,medical ,evaluation ,board by any competent authority and ending on the date on which the member is separated from the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,b7 the availability of administrative solutions to any such delay4 7#h7 ,with respect to a member of the ,coast ,guard on temporary limited duty status1 an option to remain in the member's current billet1 to the maximum extent practicable1 or to be transferred to a different active-duty billet1 so as to minimize any negative impact on the member's career trajectory4 7#i7 ,a requirement that each respective command shall report to the ,coast ,guard ,personnel ,service ,center any delay of more than #ba days between each stage of the ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system for any such member1 including between stages of the processes1 the ,medical ,evaluation ,board1 the ,informal ,physical ,evaluation ,board1 and the ,formal ,physical ,evaluation ,board4 7#aj7 ,a requirement that1 not later than #g days after receipt of a report of a delay described in paragraph 7#i71 the ,personnel ,service ,center shall take corrective action1 which shall ensure that the ,coast ,guard exercises maximum discretion to continue the ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system of such a member in a timely manner1 unless such delay is caused by the member4 7#aa7 ,a requirement that-- 7,a7 a member of the ,coast ,guard shall be allowed to make a request for a reasonable delay in the ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system to obtain additional input and consultation from a medical or legal professional2 and 7,b7 any such request for delay shall be approved by the ,commandant based on a showing of good cause by the member4 7c7 ,report on temporary policy ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a copy of the policy developed under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,permanent policy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall publish a ,commandant ,instruction making the policy developed under subsection 7a7 a permanent policy of the ,coast ,guard4 7e7 ,briefing ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on1 and a copy of1 the permanent policy4 7f7 ,annual report on costs 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that1 for the preceding fiscal year-- 7,a7 details the total aggregate service-wide costs described in subsection 7b77#g77;,a77ii7 for members of the ,coast ,guard whose ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system process has exceeded #ij days2 and 7,b7 includes for each such member-- 7i7 an accounting of such costs2 and 7ii7 the number of days that elapsed between the initiation and completion of the ,physical ,disability ,evaluation ,system process4 7#b7 ,personally identifiable information ,a report under paragraph 7#a7 shall not include the personally identifiable information of any member of the ,coast ,guard4 #aadab4 ,expansion of access to counseling 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall hire1 train1 and deploy not fewer than an additional #e behavioral health specialists4 7b7 ,requirement ,through the hiring process required under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall ensure that at least #ce percent of behavioral health specialists employed by the ,coast ,guard have experience in behavioral healthcare for the purpose of supporting members of the ,coast ,guard with needs for perinatal mental health care and counseling service for miscarriage1 child loss1 and postpartum depression4 7c7 ,accessibility ,the support provided by the behavioral health specialists described in subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 may include care delivered via telemedicine2 and 7#b7 shall be made widely available to members of the ,coast ,guard4 #aadac4 ,expansion of postgraduate opportunities for members of ,coast ,guard in medical and related fields 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall expand opportunities for members of the ,coast ,guard to secure postgraduate degrees in medical and related professional disciplines for the purpose of supporting ,coast ,guard clinics and operations4 7b7 ,application of law ,individuals who receive assistance pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be subject to the service obligations required under section #baad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,military training student loads ,section #dijd7;b77#c7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #cej and inserting #che4 #aadad4 ,study on ,coast ,guard medical facilities needs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study on ,coast ,guard medical facilities needs4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a list of ,coast ,guard medical facilities1 including clinics1 sickbays1 and shipboard facilities4 7#b7 ,a summary of capital needs for ,coast ,guard medical facilities1 including construction and repair4 7#c7 ,a summary of equipment upgrade backlogs of ,coast ,guard medical facilities4 7#d7 ,an assessment of improvements to ,coast ,guard medical facilities1 including improvements to information technology infrastructure1 required to enable the ,coast ,guard to fully use telemedicine and implement other modernization initiatives4 7#e7 ,an evaluation of the process used by the ,coast ,guard to identify1 monitor1 and construct ,coast ,guard medical facilities4 7#f7 ,a description of the resources necessary to fully address all ,coast ,guard medical facilities needs4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after commencing the study required by subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study4 #aadae4 ,study on ,coast ,guard telemedicine program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study on the ,coast ,guard telemedicine program4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 the current capabilities and limitations of the ,coast ,guard telemedicine program2 7,b7 the degree of integration of such program with existing electronic health records2 7,c7 the capability and accessibility of such program1 as compared to the capability and accessibility of the telemedicine programs of the ,department of ,defense and commercial medical providers2 7,d7 the manner in which the ,coast ,guard telemedicine program may be expanded to provide better clinical and behavioral medical services to members of the ,coast ,guard1 including such members stationed at remote units or onboard ,coast ,guard cutters at sea2 and 7,e7 the costs savings associated with the provision of-- 7i7 care through telemedicine2 and 7ii7 preventative care4 7#b7 ,an identification of barriers to full use or expansion of such program4 7#c7 ,a description of the resources necessary to expand such program to its full capability4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after commencing the study required by subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study4 ,c ,housing #aadaf4 ,study on ,coast ,guard housing access1 cost1 and challenges 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study on housing access1 cost1 and associated challenges facing members of the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 the extent to which-- 7i7 the ,commandant has evaluated the sufficiency1 availability1 and affordability of housing options for members of the ,coast ,guard and their dependents2 and 7ii7 the ,coast ,guard owns and leases housing for members of the ,coast ,guard and their dependents2 7,b7 the methods used by the ,commandant to manage housing data1 and the manner in which the ,commandant uses such data-- 7i7 to inform ,coast ,guard housing policy2 and 7ii7 to guide investments in ,coast ,guard-owned housing capacity and other investments in housing1 such as long-term leases and other housing options2 and 7,c7 the process used by the ,commandant to gather and provide information used to calculate housing allowances for members of the ,coast ,guard and their dependents1 including whether the ,commandant has established best practices to manage low-data areas4 7#b7 ,an assessment as to whether the ,department of ,defense basic allowance for housing is sufficient for members of the ,coast ,guard4 7#c7 ,recommendations for actions the ,commandant should take to improve the availability and affordability of housing for members of the ,coast ,guard and their dependents who are stationed in-- 7,a7 remote units located in areas in which members of the ,coast ,guard and their dependents are eligible for ,,tricare ,prime ,remote2 or 7,b7 units located in areas with a high number of vacation rental properties4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after commencing the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study4 7d7 ,strategy ,not later than #ahj days after the submission of the report required under subsection 7c71 the ,commandant shall publish a ,coast ,guard housing strategy that addresses the findings set forth in the report4 ,such strategy shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 address housing inventory shortages and affordability2 and 7#b7 include a ,coast ,guard-owned housing infrastructure investment prioritization plan4 #aadag4 ,audit of certain military housing conditions of enlisted members of ,coast ,guard in ,key ,west1 ,florida 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,navy1 shall commence an audit to assess-- 7#a7 the conditions of housing units of enlisted members of the ,coast ,guard located at ,naval ,air ,station ,key ,west ,sigsbee ,park ,annex2 7#b7 the percentage of such units that are considered unsafe or unhealthy housing units for enlisted members of the ,coast ,guard and their families2 7#c7 the process used by enlisted members of the ,coast ,guard and their families to report housing concerns2 7#d7 the extent to which enlisted members of the ,coast ,guard and their families experience unsafe or unhealthy housing units1 relocate1 receive a per diem1 or expend similar expenses as a direct result of displacement that are not covered by a landlord1 insurance1 or claims process2 7#e7 the feasibility of providing reimbursement for uncovered expenses described in paragraph 7#d72 and 7#f7 what resources are needed to provide appropriate and safe housing for enlisted members of the ,coast ,guard and their families in ,key ,west1 ,florida4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this section 1 the ,commandant shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the audit4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,unsafe or unhealthy housing unit ,the term unsafe or unhealthy housing unit means a unit of housing unit in which is present1 at levels exceeding relevant governmental health or housing standards or guidelines1 at least #a of the following hazards3 7,a7 ,physiological hazards1 including the following3 7i7 ,dampness or microbial growth4 7ii7 ,lead-based paint4 7iii7 ,asbestos or manmade fibers4 7iv7 ,ionizing radiation4 7v7 ,biocides4 7vi7 ,carbon monoxide4 7vii7 ,volatile organic compounds4 7viii7 ,infectious agents4 7ix7 ,fine particulate matter4 7,b7 ,psychological hazards1 including the following3 7i7 ,ease of access by unlawful intruders4 7ii7 ,lighting issues4 7iii7 ,poor ventilation4 7iv7 ,safety hazards4 7v7 ,other hazards similar to the hazards specified in clauses 7i7 through 7iv74 #aadah4 ,study on ,coast ,guard housing authorities and privatized housing 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study that-- 7,a7 evaluates the authorities of the ,coast ,guard relating to construction1 operation1 and maintenance of housing provided to members of the ,coast ,guard and their dependents2 and 7,b7 assesses other options to meet ,coast ,guard housing needs in rural and urban housing markets1 including public-private partnerships1 long-term lease agreements1 privately owned housing1 and any other housing option the ,comptroller ,general identifies4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a review of authorities1 regulations1 and policies available to the ,secretary with respect to construction1 maintenance1 and operation of housing for members of the ,coast ,guard and their dependents1 including unaccompanied member housing1 that considers-- 7i7 housing that is owned and managed by the ,coast ,guard2 7ii7 long-term leasing or extended-rental housing2 7iii7 public-private partnerships or other privatized housing options for which the ,secretary may enter into #a or more contracts with a private entity to build1 maintain1 and manage privatized housing for members of the ,coast ,guard and their dependents2 7iv7 on-installation and off-installation housing options1 and the availability of1 and authorities relating to1 such options2 and 7v7 housing availability near ,coast ,guard units1 readiness needs1 and safety4 7,b7 ,a review of the housing-related authorities1 regulations1 and policies available to the ,secretary of ,defense1 and an identification of the differences between such authorities afforded to the ,secretary of ,defense and the housing-related authorities1 regulations1 and policies afforded to the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,a description of lessons learned1 or recommendations for1 the ,coast ,guard based on the use of private housing by the ,department of ,defense1 including the recommendations set forth in the report of the ,government ,accountability ,office titled ,privatized ,military ,housing3 ,update on ,,dod's ,efforts to ,address ,oversight ,challenges 7,,gao-#bb-ajehff71 issued in ,march #bjbb4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the extent to which the ,secretary uses the authorities provided in subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,e7 ,an analysis of immediate and long-term costs associated with housing owned and operated by the ,coast ,guard1 as compared to opportunities for long-term leases1 private housing1 and other public-private partnerships in urban and remote locations4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the report required under subsection 7b7 is submitted1 the ,commandant or the ,secretary shall provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of ,congress on-- 7#a7 the actions the ,commandant has1 or has not1 taken with respect to the results of the study2 7#b7 a plan for addressing areas identified in the report that present opportunities for improving the housing options available to members of the ,coast ,guard and their dependents2 and 7#c7 the need for1 or potential manner of use of1 any authorities the ,coast ,guard does not have with respect to housing1 as compared to the ,department of ,defense4 7d7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 #aadai4 ,strategy to improve quality of life at remote units 7a7 ,in general ,not more than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall develop a strategy to improve the quality of life for members of the ,coast ,guard and their dependents who are stationed in remote units4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy developed under subsection 7a7 shall address the following3 7#a7 ,methods to improve the availability or affordability of housing options for such members and their dependents through-- 7,a7 ,coast ,guard-owned housing2 or 7,b7 ,coast ,guard-facilitated housing4 7#b7 ,a review of whether current methods for determining the amount of basic housing allowances received by such members of the ,coast ,guard accurately reflect the costs of privately owned or privately rented housing in such areas4 7#c7 ,methods to improve access by such members and their dependents to-- 7,a7 medical1 dental1 and pediatric care2 and 7,b7 behavioral health care that is covered under the ,,tricare program 7as defined in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#d7 ,methods to increase access to child care services in such areas1 including recommendations for increasing child care capacity and opportunities for care within the ,coast ,guard and in the private sector4 7#e7 ,methods to improve non-,coast ,guard network internet access at remote units-- 7,a7 to improve communications between members of the ,coast ,guard on active duty who are assigned or attached to a remote unit and the family members of such members who are not located in the same location as such member2 and 7,b7 for other purposes such as education and training4 7#f7 ,methods to support spouses and other dependents of members serving in such areas who face challenges specific to remote locations4 7#g7 ,any other matter the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the strategy developed under subsection 7a7 is completed1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the strategy4 7d7 ,remote unit defined ,in this section1 the term remote unit means a unit located in an area in which members of the ,coast ,guard and their dependents are eligible for ,,tricare ,prime ,remote4 ,d ,other ,matters #aadbj4 ,report on availability of emergency supplies for ,coast ,guard personnel 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the availability of appropriate emergency supplies at ,coast ,guard units4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the extent to which-- 7,a7 the ,commandant ensures that ,coast ,guard units assess risks and plan accordingly to obtain and maintain appropriate emergency supplies2 and 7,b7 ,coast ,guard units have emergency food and water supplies available according to local emergency preparedness needs4 7#b7 ,a description of any challenge the ,commandant faces in planning for and maintaining adequate emergency supplies for ,coast ,guard personnel4 7c7 ,publication ,not later than #ij days after the date of submission of the report required by subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall publish a strategy and recommendations in response to the report that includes-- 7#a7 a plan for improving emergency preparedness and emergency supplies for ,coast ,guard units2 and 7#b7 a process for periodic review and engagement with ,coast ,guard units to ensure emerging emergency response supply needs are achieved and maintained4 #aadba4 ,fleet mix analysis and shore infrastructure investment plan 7a7 ,fleet mix analysis 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall conduct an updated fleet mix analysis that provides for a fleet mix sufficient1 as determined by the ,commandant-- 7,a7 to carry out-- 7i7 the missions of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7ii7 emerging mission requirements2 and 7,b7 to address-- 7i7 national security threats2 and 7ii7 the global deployment of the ,coast ,guard to counter great power competitors4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to ,congress a report on the results of the updated fleet mix analysis required under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,shore infrastructure investment plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall develop an updated shore infrastructure investment plan that includes-- 7,a7 the construction of additional facilities to accommodate the updated fleet mix described in subsection 7a77#a72 7,b7 improvements necessary to ensure that existing facilities meet requirements and remain operational for the lifespan of such fleet mix1 including necessary improvements to information technology infrastructure2 7,c7 a timeline for the construction and improvement of the facilities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 and 7,d7 a cost estimate for construction and life-cycle support of such facilities1 including for necessary personnel4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the report under subsection 7a77#b7 is submitted1 the ,commandant shall submit to ,congress a report on the plan required under paragraph 7#a74 ,,cxv ,maritime ,a ,vessel ,safety #aaeja4 ,responses to safety recommendations 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #g of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gba4 ,responses to safety recommendations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board submits to the ,commandant a recommendation1 and supporting justification for such recommendation1 relating to transportation safety1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board a written response to the recommendation1 including whether the ,commandant-- 7#a7 concurs with the recommendation2 7#b7 partially concurs with the recommendation2 or 7#c7 does not concur with the recommendation4 7b7 ,explanation of concurrence ,the ,commandant shall include in a response submitted under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 with respect to a recommendation with which the ,commandant concurs or partially concurs1 an explanation of the actions the ,commandant intends to take to implement such recommendation or part of such recommendation2 and 7#b7 with respect to a recommendation with which the ,commandant does not concur1 the reasons the ,commandant does not concur4 7c7 ,failure ,to respond ,if the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board has not received the written response required under subsection 7a7 by the end of the time period described in such subsection1 the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board shall notify the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives that such response has not been received4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #g of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gba4 ,responses to safety recommendations4 4 #aaejb4 ,requirements for ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessels 7a7 ,rulemaking required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall initiate a rulemaking to establish additional safety standards for ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessels4 7#b7 ,deadline for regulations ,the regulations issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect not later than #ah months after the ,commandant promulgates a final rule pursuant to such paragraph4 7b7 ,requirements ,the regulations required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a requirement that operators of ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessels provide reserve buoyancy for such vessels through passive means1 including watertight compartmentalization1 built-in flotation1 or such other means as determined appropriate by the ,commandant1 in order to ensure that such vessels remain afloat and upright in the event of flooding1 including when carrying a full complement of passengers and crew4 7#b7 ,an identification1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 of limiting environmental conditions1 such as weather1 in which ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessels may safely operate and a requirement that such limiting conditions be described in the certificate of inspection of each ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessel4 7#c7 ,requirements that an operator of a ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessel-- 7,a7 proceed to the nearest harbor or safe refuge in any case in which a watch or warning is issued for wind speeds exceeding the wind speed equivalent used to certify the stability of such ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessel2 and 7,b7 maintain and monitor a weather monitor radio receiver at the operator station of the vessel that is automatically activated by the warning alarm device of the ,national ,weather ,service4 7#d7 ,a requirement that-- 7,a7 operators of ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessels inform passengers that seat belts may not be worn during waterborne operations2 7,b7 before the commencement of waterborne operations1 a crew member shall visually check that the seatbelt of each passenger is unbuckled2 and 7,c7 operators or crew maintain a log recording the actions described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7#e7 ,a requirement for annual training for operators and crew of ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessels1 including-- 7,a7 training for personal flotation and seat belt requirements1 verifying the integrity of the vessel at the onset of each waterborne departure1 identification of weather hazards1 and use of ,national ,weather ,service resources prior to operation2 and 7,b7 training for crew to respond to emergency situations1 including flooding1 engine compartment fires1 man-overboard situations1 and in water emergency egress procedures4 7c7 ,consideration ,in issuing the regulations required under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall consider whether personal flotation devices should be required for the duration of the waterborne transit of a ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessel4 7d7 ,waiver ,the ,commandant may waive the reserve buoyancy requirements described in subsection 7b77#a7 for a ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessel if the ,commandant certifies in writing1 using the best available science1 to the appropriate congressional committees that such requirement is not practicable or technically or practically achievable for such vessel4 7e7 ,notice to passengers ,a ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessel that receives a waiver under subsection 7d7 shall provide a prominently displayed notice on its website1 ticket counter1 and each ticket for passengers that the vessel is exempt from meeting ,coast ,guard safety compliance standards concerning reserve buoyancy4 7f7 ,interim requirements ,prior to issuing final regulations pursuant to subsection 7a7 and not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall require that operators of ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessels implement the following requirements3 7#a7 ,remove the canopies and any window coverings of such vessels for waterborne operations1 or install in such vessels a canopy that does not restrict horizontal or vertical escape by passengers in the event of flooding or sinking4 7#b7 ,if a canopy and window coverings are removed from any such vessel pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 require that all passengers wear a personal flotation device approved by the ,coast ,guard before the onset of waterborne operations of such vessel4 7#c7 ,reengineer such vessels to permanently close all unnecessary access plugs and reduce all through-hull penetrations to the minimum number and size necessary for operation4 7#d7 ,install in such vessels independently powered electric bilge pumps that are capable of dewatering such vessels at the volume of the largest remaining penetration in order to supplement an operable ,higgins pump or a dewatering pump of equivalent or greater capacity4 7#e7 ,install in such vessels not fewer than #d independently powered bilge alarms4 7#f7 ,conduct an in-water inspection of any such vessel after each time a through-hull penetration of such vessel has been removed or uncovered4 7#g7 ,verify through an in-water inspection the watertight integrity of any such vessel at the outset of each waterborne departure of such vessel4 7#h7 ,install underwater ,,led lights that activate automatically in an emergency4 7#i7 ,otherwise comply with any other provisions of relevant ,coast ,guard guidance or instructions in the inspection1 configuration1 and operation of such vessels4 7g7 ,implementation ,the ,commandant shall implement the interim requirements under subsection 7f7 without regard to chapters #e and #f of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and ,executive ,order ,nos4 #abhff and #acefc 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #fja note74 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessel ,the term ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessel means a vessel that uses1 modifies1 or is derived from the ,,gmc ,,dukw-#cec design1 and which is operating as a small passenger vessel in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 as defined in section #b4ch of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 #aaejc4 ,exoneration and limitation of liability for small passenger vessels 7a7 ,restructuring ,chapter #cje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting before section #cjeja the following3 ,i ,general provisions 2 7#b7 by inserting before section #cjejc the following3 ,,ii ,exoneration and limitation of liability 2 and 7#c7 by redesignating sections #cjejc through #cjeab as sections #cjeba through #cjecj1 respectively4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #cjeja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #cjeja4 ,definitions ,in this chapter3 7#a7 ,covered small passenger vessel ,the term covered small passenger vessel-- 7,a7 means a small passenger vessel1 as defined in section #baja1 that is-- 7i7 not a wing-in-ground craft2 and 7ii7 carrying-- 7,i7 not more than #di passengers on an overnight domestic voyage2 and 7,,ii7 not more than #aej passengers on any voyage that is not an overnight domestic voyage2 and 7,b7 includes any wooden vessel constructed prior to ,march #aa1 #aiif1 carrying at least #a passenger for hire4 7#b7 ,owner ,the term owner includes a charterer that mans1 supplies1 and navigates a vessel at the charterer's own expense or by the charterer's own procurement4 4 7c7 ,applicability ,section #cjejb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #cjejb4 ,application 7a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided1 this chapter 7except section #cjeba7 applies to seagoing vessels and vessels used on lakes or rivers or in inland navigation1 including canal boats1 barges1 and lighters4 7b7 ,exception ,this chapter 7except for section #cjebf7 shall not apply to covered small passenger vessels4 4 7d7 ,provisions requiring notice of claim or limiting time for bringing action ,section #cjebf7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as redesignated by subsection 7a71 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 in the case of seagoing vessels1 after personal injury or death2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 or in the case of covered small passenger vessels1 to less than two years after the date of the injury or death after date of the injury or death2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 in the case of seagoing vessels1 after personal injury or death2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 or in the case of covered small passenger vessels1 to less than two years after the date of the injury or death after date of the injury or death4 7e7 ,chapter analysis ,the analysis for chapter #cje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting before the item relating to section #cjeja the following3 ,,subchapter ,i--,general provisions 2 7#b7 by inserting after the item relating to section #cjejb the following3 ,,subchapter ,,ii--,exoneration and limitation of liability 2 7#c7 by striking the item relating to section #cjeja and inserting the following3 #cjeja4 ,definitions4 2 and 7#d7 by redesignating the items relating to sections #cjejc through #cjeab as items relating to sections #cjeba through #cjecj1 respectively4 7f7 ,conforming amendments ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in section #adcje7;a77#e7 by striking section #cjejf and inserting section #cjebd2 7#b7 in section #cjebc7;a71 as redesignated by subsection 7a71 by striking section #cjejf and inserting section #cjebd2 7#c7 in section #cjebd7;b71 as redesignated by subsection 7a71 by striking section #cjeje and inserting section #cjebc2 and 7#d7 in section #cjebe1 as redesignated by subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking sections #cjeje and #cjejf and inserting sections #cjebc and #cjebd2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking section #cjeje and inserting section #cjebc2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking section #cjejf7;b7 and inserting section #cjebd7;b74 #aaejd4 ,at-sea recovery operations pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a pilot program to evaluate the potential use of remotely controlled or autonomous operation and monitoring of certain vessels for the purposes of-- 7#a7 better understanding the complexities of such at-sea operations and potential risks to navigation safety1 vessel security1 maritime workers1 the public1 and the environment2 7#b7 gathering observational and performance data from monitoring the use of remotely-controlled or autonomous vessels2 and 7#c7 assessing and evaluating regulatory requirements necessary to guide the development of future occurrences of such operations and monitoring activities4 7b7 ,duration and effective date ,the duration of the pilot program established under this section shall be not more than #e years beginning on the date on which the pilot program is established1 which shall be not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,authorized activities ,the activities authorized under this section include-- 7#a7 remote over-the-horizon monitoring operations related to the active at-sea recovery of spaceflight components on an unmanned vessel or platform2 7#b7 procedures for the unaccompanied operation and monitoring of an unmanned spaceflight recovery vessel or platform2 and 7#c7 unmanned vessel transits and testing operations without a physical tow line related to space launch and recovery operations1 except within #ab nautical miles of a port4 7d7 ,interim authority ,in recognition of potential risks to navigation safety1 vessel security1 maritime workers1 the public1 and the environment1 and the unique circumstances requiring the use of remotely operated or autonomous vessels1 the ,secretary1 in the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 may-- 7#a7 allow remotely controlled or autonomous vessel operations to proceed consistent to the extent practicable under the proposed title #cc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 including navigation and manning laws and regulations2 7#b7 modify or waive applicable regulations and guidance as the ,secretary considers appropriate to-- 7,a7 allow remote and autonomous vessel at-sea operations and activities to occur while ensuring navigation safety2 and 7,b7 ensure the reliable1 safe1 and secure operation of remotely-controlled or autonomous vessels2 and 7#c7 require each remotely operated or autonomous vessel to be at all times under the supervision of #a or more individuals-- 7,a7 holding a merchant mariner credential which is suitable to the satisfaction of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,b7 who shall practice due regard for the safety of navigation of the autonomous vessel1 to include collision avoidance4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the ,secretary to-- 7#a7 permit foreign vessels to participate in the pilot program established under subsection 7a72 7#b7 waive or modify applicable laws and regulations under the proposed title #cc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 except to the extent authorized under subsection 7d77#b72 7#c7 waive or modify applicable laws and regulations under titles #di and #ea of the ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#d7 waive or modify any regulations arising under international conventions4 7f7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section may be construed to authorize the employment in the coastwise trade of a vessel or platform that does not meet the requirements of sections #abaab1 #eeajb1 #eeajc1 and #eeaaa of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7g7 ,authority unaffected ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect1 impinge1 or alter any authority of the ,secretary of ,transportation under titles #di and #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 7h7 ,briefings ,the ,secretary or the designee of the ,secretary shall brief the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives on the program established under subsection 7a7 on a quarterly basis4 7i7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the expiration of the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives a final report regarding an assessment of the execution of the pilot program and implications for maintaining navigation safety1 the safety of maritime workers1 and the preservation of the environment4 7j7 ,,gao report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the state of autonomous and remote technologies in the operation of shipboard equipment and the safe and secure navigation of vessels in ,federal waters of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of commercially available autonomous and remote technologies in the operation of shipboard equipment and the safe and secure navigation of vessels during the #aj years immediately preceding the date of the report4 7,b7 ,an analysis of the safety1 physical security1 cybersecurity1 and collision avoidance risks and benefits associated with autonomous and remote technologies in the operation of shipboard equipment and the safe and secure navigation of vessels1 including environmental considerations4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the impact of such autonomous and remote technologies1 and all associated technologies1 on labor1 including-- 7i7 roles for credentialed and noncredentialed workers regarding such autonomous1 remote1 and associated technologies2 and 7ii7 training and workforce development needs associated with such technologies4 7,d7 ,an assessment and evaluation of regulatory requirements necessary to guide the development of future autonomous1 remote1 and associated technologies in the operation of shipboard equipment and safe and secure navigation of vessels4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the extent to which such technologies are being used in other countries and how such countries have regulated such technologies4 7,f7 ,recommendations regarding authorization1 infrastructure1 and other requirements necessary for the implementation of such technologies in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,consultation ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 consultation with the maritime industry including-- 7,a7 vessel operators1 including commercial carriers1 entities engaged in exploring for1 developing1 or producing resources1 including non-mineral energy resources in its offshore areas1 and supporting entities in the maritime industry2 7,b7 shipboard personnel impacted by any change to autonomous vessel operations1 in order to assess the various benefits and risks associated with the implementation of autonomous1 remote1 and associated technologies in the operation of shipboard equipment and safe and secure navigation of vessels and the impact such technologies would have on maritime jobs and maritime manpower2 7,c7 relevant federally funded research institutions1 non-governmental organizations1 and academia2 and 7,d7 the commercial space industry4 7k7 ,merchant mariner credential defined ,in this section1 the term merchant mariner credential means a merchant mariner license1 certificate1 or document that the ,secretary is authorized to issue pursuant to title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aaeje4 ,historic wood sailing vessels 7a7 ,report on historic wood sailing vessels 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report evaluating the practicability of the application of section #ccjf7n77#c77;,a77v7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 to historic wood sailing vessels4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the compliance1 as of the date on which the report is submitted under paragraph 7#a71 of historic wood sailing vessels with section #ccjf7n77#c77;,a77v7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the safety record of historic wood sailing vessels4 7,c7 ,an assessment of any risk that modifying the requirements under such section would have on the safety of passengers and crew of historic wood sailing vessels4 7,d7 ,an evaluation of the economic practicability of requiring the compliance of historic wood sailing vessels with such section and whether such compliance would meaningfully improve safety of passengers and crew in a manner that is both feasible and economically practicable4 7,e7 ,any recommendations to improve safety in addition to1 or in lieu of1 applying such section to historic wood sailing vessels4 7,f7 ,any other recommendations as the ,comptroller ,general determines are appropriate with respect to the applicability of such section to historic wood sailing vessels4 7,g7 ,an assessment to determine if historic wood sailing vessels could be provided an exemption to such section and the changes to legislative or rulemaking requirements1 including modifications to section #agg4ejj7q7 of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act71 that are necessary to provide the ,commandant the authority to make such exemption or to otherwise provide for such exemption4 7b7 ,consultation ,in completing the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general may consult with-- 7#a7 the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board2 7#b7 the ,coast ,guard2 and 7#c7 the maritime industry1 including relevant federally funded research institutions1 nongovernmental organizations1 and academia4 7c7 ,waiver for covered historic vessels ,the captain of a port may waive the requirements of section #ccjf7n77#c77;,a77v7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to covered historic vessels for not more than #b years after the date on which the report required under subsection 7a7 is submitted4 7d7 ,waiver for other historic wood sailing vessels 7#a7 ,in general ,the captain of a port may1 upon the request of the owner or operator of a historic wood sailing vessel that is not a covered historic vessel1 waive the requirements of section #ccjf7n77#c77;,a77v7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to the historic wood sailing vessel for not more than #b years after date on which the report required under subsection 7a7 is submitted1 if the captain of the port-- 7,a7 determines that it is technically infeasible for the historic wood sailing vessel to comply with the requirements described in section #ccjf7n77#c77;,a77v7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 due to its age2 and 7,b7 approves the alternative arrangements proposed for the historic wood sailing vessel in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,request and alternative arrangements ,an owner or operator of a historic wood sailing vessel requesting a waiver under paragraph 7#a7 shall submit such a request to the captain of a port that includes the alternative arrangements the owner or operator will take to ensure an equivalent level of safety1 to the maximum extent practicable1 to the requirements under section #ccjf7n77#c77;,a77v7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall limit any authority available1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 to the captain of a port with respect to safety measures or any other authority as necessary for the safety of historic wood sailing vessels4 7f7 ,notice to passengers ,any vessel that receives a waiver under subsection 7c7 or subsection 7d7 shall1 beginning on the date on which the requirements under section #ccjf7n77#c77v7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 take effect1 provide a prominently displayed notice on its website1 ticket counter1 and each ticket for a passenger that the vessel is exempt from meeting the ,coast ,guard safety compliance standards concerning egress as described under such section4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered historic vessels ,the term covered historic vessels means each of the following3 7,a7 ,adventuress 7,official ,number #bajhgg74 7,b7 ,american ,eagle 7,official ,number #bbiiac74 7,c7 ,angelique 7,official ,number #fbcefb74 7,d7 ,heritage 7,official ,number #fdiefa74 7,e7 ,j ,e ,riggin 7,official ,number #bbfdbb74 7,f7 ,ladona 7,official ,number #bbbbbh74 7,g7 ,lady ,washington 7,official ,number #iddigj74 7,h7 ,lettie ,g4 ,howard 7,official ,number #bbbhch74 7,i7 ,lewis ,r4 ,french 7,official ,number #jaehja74 7,j7 ,mary ,day 7,official ,number #bhhgad74 7,k7 ,stephen ,taber 7,official ,number #aaedji74 7,l7 ,victory ,chimes 7,official ,number #acfghd74 7,m7 ,grace ,bailey 7,official ,number #jheged74 7,n7 ,mercantile 7,official ,number #badchh74 7,o7 ,mistress 7,official ,number #ejijjd74 7,p7 ,wendameen 7,official ,number #bajagc74 7#b7 ,historic wood sailing vessel ,the term historic wood sailing vessel means a covered small passenger vessel1 as defined in section #ccjf7n77#e7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 that-- 7,a7 has overnight passenger accommodations2 7,b7 is a wood sailing vessel2 7,c7 has a hull constructed of wood2 7,d7 is principally equipped for propulsion by sail1 even if the vessel has an auxiliary means of production2 7,e7 has no fewer than three masts2 and 7,f7 was constructed before #aihf4 #aaejf4 ,certificates of numbers for undocumented vessels ,section #abcjd7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking shall be pocketsized12 and 7#b7 by inserting in hard copy or digital form4 ,any certificate issued in hard copy under this section shall be pocketsized4 ,the certificate shall be after and may be4 #aaejg4 ,comptroller ,general review and report on ,coast ,guard oversight of third-party organizations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a review that assesses the oversight of the ,coast ,guard of third-party organizations4 7b7 ,elements ,in carrying out the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall analyze the following3 7#a7 ,coast ,guard use of third-party organizations in the prevention mission of the ,coast ,guard and the extent to which the ,coast ,guard plans to increase such use to enhance prevention mission performance1 including resource use and specialized expertise4 7#b7 ,the extent to which the ,coast ,guard has assessed the potential risks and benefits of using third-party organizations to support prevention mission activities4 7#c7 ,the extent to which the ,coast ,guard provides oversight of third-party organizations authorized to support prevention mission activities4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after initiating the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives the results of such review4 #aaejh4 ,articulated tug-barge manning 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding the watch setting requirements set forth in section #hajd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall authorize an ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection to issue an amended certificate of inspection that does not require engine room watch setting to inspected towing vessels certificated prior to ,july #ai1 #bjbb1 forming part of an articulated tug-barge unit1 provided that such vessels are equipped with engineering control and monitoring systems of a type accepted for no engine room watch setting under a previously approved minimum safe manning document or certificate of inspection for articulated tug-barge units4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,certificate of inspection ,the term certificate of inspection means a certificate of inspection under subchapter ,m of chapter ,i of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,inspected towing vessel ,the term inspected towing vessel means a vessel issued a certificate of inspection4 #aaeji4 ,fishing vessel safety 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #de of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #dejb7;f77#b7 by striking certain vessels described in subsection 7b7 if requested by the owner or operator2 and and inserting the following3 vessels described in subsection 7b7 if-- 7,a7 requested by an owner or operator2 or 7,b7 the vessel is-- 7i7 at least #ej feet overall in length2 7ii7 built before ,july #a1 #bjac2 and 7iii7 #be years of age or older2 and 2 7#b7 in section #dejc7;b7 by striking ,except as provided in section #dejc;a1 subsection 7a7 and inserting ,subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 by repealing section #dejc;a4 7b7 ,alternative safety compliance agreements ,nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section shall be construed to affect or apply to any alternative compliance and safety agreement entered into by the ,coast ,guard that is in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,the analysis for chapter #de of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #dejc;a4 #aaeaj4 ,exemptions for certain passenger vessels ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 requirements authorized under sections #cejh and #ceji of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to any passenger vessel1 as defined in section #baja of such title -- 7#a7 that carries in excess of #bej passengers2 7#b7 that is1 or was1 in operation exclusively within the inland rivers and internal waters of the ,united ,states on voyages inside the ,boundary ,line1 as defined in section #ajc of such title1 on or before ,july #bg1 #bjcj2 and 7#c7 the operators or charterers of which operated any documented vessels with a coastwise endorsement prior to ,january #a1 #bjbd4 ,b ,merchant ,mariner ,credentialing #aaeaa4 ,modernizing merchant mariner credentialing system 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committees on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 a report on the financial1 human1 and information technology infrastructure resources needed to establish an electronic merchant mariner licensing and documentation system4 7#b7 ,legislative and regulatory suggestions ,in preparing the report described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant-- 7,a7 shall include recommendations for any legislative or administrative actions as the ,commandant determines necessary to establish the electronic merchant mariner licensing and documentation system described in paragraph 7#a7 as soon as possible2 and 7,b7 may include findings1 conclusions1 or recommendations from the study conducted under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,in preparing the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant and the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command1 shall conduct a study on the feasibility of developing and maintaining a database as part of an electronic merchant mariner licensing and documentation system that-- 7,a7 contains records with respect to each credentialed mariner1 including credential validity1 drug and alcohol testing results1 and information on any final adjudicated agency action involving a credentialed mariner or regarding any involvement in a marine casualty2 and 7,b7 maintains such records in a manner that allows data to be readily accessed by the ,federal ,government for the purpose of assessing workforce needs and for the purpose of the economic and national security of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,contents ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 include an assessment of the resources1 including information technology1 and authorities necessary to develop and maintain the database described in such paragraph2 7,b7 specifically address ways to protect the privacy interests of any individual whose information may be contained within such database1 which shall include limiting access to the database or having access to the database be monitored by1 or accessed through1 a member of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,c7 address the feasibility of incorporating in such database a reporting mechanism to alert the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration each time a mariner's credential is reinstated upon completion of a period of suspension as the result of a suspension and revocation proceeding under section #ggjb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 with details about the violation that led to such suspension4 7c7 ,electronic merchant mariner licensing and documentation system ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall implement an electronic merchant mariner licensing and documentation system4 #aaeab4 ,assessment regarding application process for merchant mariner credentials 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct an assessment to determine the resources1 including personnel and computing resources1 required to reduce the amount of time necessary to process an application for a merchant mariner credential to not more than #b weeks after the date of receipt of such application4 7b7 ,briefing required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives with the results of the assessment required under subsection 7a74 #aaeac4 ,,gao report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall prepare and submit a report to ,congress that evaluates the processes of the ,national ,maritime ,center for processing and approving merchant mariner credentials1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,contents ,in preparing the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 analyze the effectiveness of the merchant mariner credentialing process1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 analyze the backlogs relating to the merchant mariner credentialing process and the reasons for such backlogs2 and 7#c7 provide recommendations for improving and expediting the merchant mariner credentialing process1 including funding needed to support improved processing times4 #aaead4 ,military to ,mariners ,act of #bjbb 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,military to ,mariners ,act of #bjbb4 7b7 ,modification of sea service requirements for merchant mariner credentials for veterans and members of the ,uniformed ,services 7#a7 ,review and regulations ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 review and examine-- 7i7 the timeframes and impediments for veterans and members of the uniformed services to receive a merchant mariner credential2 7ii7 the classifications of sea service acquired through training and service as a member of the ,uniformed ,services and level of equivalence such service has with respect to sea service on merchant vessels2 and 7iii7 the amount of sea service1 including percent of the total time onboard for purposes of equivalent underway service1 that will be accepted as required experience for all endorsements for applicants for a merchant mariner credential who are veterans or members of the ,uniformed ,services2 and 7,b7 issue new regulations to-- 7i7 streamline1 ensure the accuracy of1 and expedite the transfer1 review and acceptance of information pertaining to training and sea time for applicants for a merchant mariner credential who are veterans or members of the ,uniformed ,services2 7ii7 increase the acceptable percentages of time equivalent to sea service for such applicants pursuant to findings of the review and examination conducted under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7iii7 reduce burdens and create a means of alternative compliance to demonstrate instructor competency for ,standards of ,training1 ,certification and ,watchkeeping for ,seafarers courses4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,national ,merchant ,marine ,personnel ,advisory ,committee and shall take into account the present and future needs of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine labor workforce4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,united ,states ,committee on the ,marine ,transportation ,system shall submit to the ,committees on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 a report that contains an update on the activities carried out to implement-- 7,a7 the ,july #bjbj report by the ,committee on the ,marine ,transportation ,system to the ,white ,house ,office of ,trade and ,manufacturing ,policy on the implementation of ,executive ,order #achfj 7#hd ,fed4 ,reg4 #hdjg2 relating to supporting the transition of active duty servicemembers and military veterans into the ,merchant ,marine72 and 7,b7 section #ceaa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjb note74 7c7 ,assessment of ,skillbridge for employment as a merchant mariner ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall assess the use of the ,skill,bridge program of the ,department of ,defense as a means for transitioning active duty sea service personnel to employment as merchant mariners4 #aaeae4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,credentialed mariner ,the term credentialed mariner means an individual with a merchant mariner credential4 7#b7 ,merchant mariner credential ,the term merchant mariner credential has the meaning given such term in section #geaj7;d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,uniformed services ,the term uniformed services has the meaning given the term uniformed services in section #baja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,c ,other ,matters #aaeaf4 ,nonoperating individual ,section #hcac7;b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc7 is amended by striking the date that is #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting ,january #a1 #bjbe4 #aaeag4 ,oceanographic research vessels 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report detailing the total number of vessels known or estimated to operate or to have operated under section #ejejc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 during each of the past #aj fiscal years4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,the total number of foreign-flagged vessels known or estimated to operate or to have operated as oceanographic research vessels 7as such term is defined in section #baja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code7 during each of the past #aj fiscal years4 7#b7 ,the total number of ,united ,states-flagged vessels known or estimated to operate or to have operated as oceanographic research vessels 7as such term is defined section #baja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code7 during each of the past #aj fiscal years4 #aaeah4 ,port access routes briefing 7a7 ,atlantic ,coast ,port ,access ,route ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and not less than every #cj days thereafter until the requirements of section #gjjjc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 are fully executed with respect to the ,atlantic ,coast ,port ,access ,route1 the ,secretary shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on any progress made to execute such requirements4 7b7 ,other ,coast ,port ,access ,routes ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and not less than every #ahj days thereafter until the requirements of section #gjjjc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 are fully executed with respect to each of the ,alaskan ,arctic1 ,gulf of ,mexico and ,pacific ,coast port access route studies1 the ,secretary shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the status of each study and the implementation of any recommendations made in each such study4 #aaeai4 ,definition of stateless vessel ,section #gjejb7;d77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 a vessel aboard which no individual1 on request of an officer of the ,united ,states authorized to enforce applicable provisions of ,united ,states law1 claims to be the master or is identified as the individual in charge1 and that has no other claim of nationality or registry under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7e74 4 #aaebj4 ,limitation on recovery for certain injuries incurred in aquaculture activities 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjajd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7a7 ,in general4-- before the first sentence2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,limitation on recovery by aquaculture workers 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of subsection 7a71 the term seaman does not include an individual who-- 7,a7 is an aquaculture worker if ,state workers' compensation is available to such individual2 and 7,b7 was1 at the time of injury1 engaged in aquaculture in a place where such individual had lawful access4 7#b7 ,aquaculture worker defined ,in this subsection1 the term aquaculture worker means an individual who-- 7,a7 is employed by a commercial enterprise that is involved in the controlled cultivation and harvest of aquatic plants and animals1 including-- 7i7 the cleaning1 processing1 or canning of fish and fish products2 7ii7 the cultivation and harvesting of shellfish2 and 7iii7 the controlled growing and harvesting of other aquatic species2 7,b7 does not hold a license issued under section #gaja7;c72 and 7,c7 is not required to hold a merchant mariner credential under part ,f of subtitle ,,ii4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to an injury incurred on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #aaeba4 ,report on securing vessels and cargo 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study that assesses the efforts of the ,coast ,guard with respect to securing vessels and maritime cargo bound for the ,united ,states from national security related risks and threats4 7b7 ,elements ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall assess the following3 7#a7 ,programs of the ,coast ,guard to secure vessels and maritime cargo bound for the ,united ,states from national security related risks and threats and the extent to which such programs cover the critical components of the global supply chain4 7#b7 ,the extent to which the ,coast ,guard has implemented leading practices in such programs1 including the extent to which the ,coast ,guard has collaborated with foreign countries or foreign ports that ship goods to the ,united ,states to implement such leading practices4 7#c7 ,the extent to which the ,coast ,guard has assessed the effectiveness of such programs4 7c7 ,report ,upon completion of the study conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives the results of the study conducted under this section4 #aaebb4 ,report on enforcement of coastwise laws ,not later than #a year of the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to ,congress a report describing any changes to the enforcement of chapters #aba and #eea of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as a result of the amendments to section #d7;a77#a7 of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #accc7;a77#a77 made by section #iejc of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc74 #aaebc4 ,land conveyance1 ,sharpe ,army ,depot1 ,lathrop1 ,california ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration shall complete the land conveyance required under section #bhcc of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc74 #aaebd4 ,prohibition on entry and operation 7a7 ,prohibition 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 during the period in which ,executive ,order #adjfe 7#hg ,fed4 ,reg4 #ajbic1 relating to blocking certain ,russian property or transactions71 or any successor ,executive ,order is in effect1 no vessel described in subsection 7b7 may enter or operate in the navigable waters of the ,united ,states or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,limitations on application 7,a7 ,in general ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply with respect to a vessel described in subsection 7b7 if the ,secretary of ,state determines that-- 7i7 the vessel is owned or operated by a ,russian national or operated by the government of the ,russian ,federation2 and 7ii7 it is in the national security interest not to apply the prohibition to such vessel4 7,b7 ,notice ,not later than #ae days after making a determination under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate written notice of the determination and the basis upon which the determination was made4 7,c7 ,publication ,the ,secretary of ,state shall publish a notice in the ,federal ,register of each determination made under subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,savings clause ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply with respect to vessels engaged in passage permitted under international law4 7b7 ,vessels described ,a vessel referred to in subsection 7a7 is a vessel owned or operated by a ,russian national or operated by the government of the ,russian ,federation4 7c7 ,information and publication ,the ,secretary1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 shall-- 7#a7 maintain timely information on the registrations of all foreign vessels owned or operated by or on behalf of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 a ,russian national1 or a entity organized under the laws of the ,russian ,federation or any jurisdiction within the ,russian ,federation2 and 7#b7 periodically publish in the ,federal ,register a list of the vessels described in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,notification of governments 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall notify each government1 the agents or instrumentalities of which are maintaining a registration of a foreign vessel that is included on a list published under subsection 7c77#b71 not later than #cj days after such publication1 that all vessels registered under such government's authority are subject to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,additional notification ,in the case of a government that continues to maintain a registration for a vessel that is included on such list after receiving an initial notification under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall issue an additional notification to such government not later than #abj days after the publication of a list under subsection 7c77#b74 7e7 ,notification of vessels ,upon receiving a notice of arrival under section #gjjja7;a77#e7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 from a vessel described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall notify the master of such vessel that the vessel may not enter or operate in the navigable waters of the ,united ,states or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 unless-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,state has made a determination under subsection 7a77#b72 or 7#b7 the ,secretary allows provisional entry of the vessel1 or transfer of cargo from the vessel1 under subsection 7f74 7f7 ,provisional entry or cargo transfer ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 the ,secretary may allow provisional entry of1 or transfer of cargo from1 a vessel1 if such entry or transfer is necessary for the safety of the vessel or persons aboard4 #aaebe4 ,floating dry docks ,section #eeabb7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjae2 and and inserting #bjae2 or2 7,b7 by striking 7,c7 was and inserting the following3 7,c7 7i7 was 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 had a letter of intent for purchase by such shipyard or affiliate signed prior to such date of enactment2 and 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting or1 in the case of a dry dock described in paragraph 7#a77;,c77ii71 occurs between ,honolulu1 ,hawaii1 and ,pearl ,harbor1 ,hawaii before the period at the end4 #aaebf4 ,updated requirements for fishing crew agreements ,section #ajfja7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 in the case of a seaman employed on a vessel that is a catcher processor or fish processing vessel that employs more than #be crewmembers1 include a requirement that each crewmember shall be served not less than three meals a day that-- 7,a7 total not less than #c1ajj calories2 and 7,b7 include adequate water and minerals in accordance with the ,united ,states ,recommended ,daily ,allowances2 and 4 ,,cxvi ,sexual ,assault and ,sexual ,harassment ,prevention and ,response #aafja4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,section #baja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#de7 through 7#ed7 as paragraphs 7#dg7 through 7#ef71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#dd7 the following3 7#de7 sexual assault means any form of abuse or contact as defined in chapter #aji;,a of title #ah1 or a substantially similar offense under ,state1 local1 or ,tribal law4 7#df7 sexual harassment means-- 7,a7 conduct that-- 7i7 involves unwelcome sexual advances1 requests for sexual favors1 or deliberate or repeated offensive comments or gestures of a sexual nature if any-- 7,i7 submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment1 pay1 career1 benefits1 or entitlements of the individual2 7,,ii7 submission to1 or rejection1 of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for decisions affecting that individual's job1 pay1 career1 benefits1 or entitlements2 7,,iii7 such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating1 hostile1 or offensive work environment2 or 7,,iv7 conduct may have been by an individual's supervisor1 a supervisor in another area1 a co-worker1 or another credentialed mariner2 and 7ii7 is so severe or pervasive that a reasonable person would perceive1 and the victim does perceive1 the environment as hostile or offensive2 7,b7 any use or condonation associated with first-hand or personal knowledge1 by any individual in a supervisory or command position1 of any form of sexual behavior to control1 influence1 or affect the career1 pay1 benefits1 entitlements1 or employment of a subordinate2 and 7,c7 any intentional or repeated unwelcome verbal comment or gesture of a sexual nature towards or about an individual by the individual's supervisor1 a supervisor in another area1 a coworker1 or another credentialed mariner4 4 7b7 ,report ,the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report describing any changes the ,commandant may propose to the definitions added by the amendments in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,authority to exempt certain vessels ,section #baac7c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #baja7ea77;,a7 and inserting section #baja7ec77;,a74 7#b7 ,uninspected passenger vessels ,section #daje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsections 7b77#a7 and 7c7 by striking section #baja7ea7 each place it appears and inserting section #baja2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d7 by striking section #baja7ea77;,a7 and inserting section #baja7ec77;,a74 7#c7 ,general authority ,section #aaca7;a77#a77;,e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #baja7df7 and inserting section #aaf4 #aafjb4 ,convicted sex offender as grounds for denial 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ge of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #geaa4 ,convicted sex offender as grounds for denial 7a7 ,sexual abuse ,a license1 certificate of registry1 or merchant mariner's document authorized to be issued under this part shall be denied to an individual who has been convicted of a sexual offense prohibited under-- 7#a7 chapter #aji;,a of title #ah1 except for subsection 7b7 of section #bbdd of title #ah2 or 7#b7 a substantially similar offense under ,state1 local1 or ,tribal law4 7b7 ,abusive sexual contact ,a license1 certificate of registry1 or merchant mariner's document authorized to be issued under this part may be denied to an individual who within #e years before applying for the license1 certificate1 or document1 has been convicted of a sexual offense prohibited under subsection 7b7 of section #bbdd of title #ah1 or a substantially similar offense under ,state1 local1 or ,tribal law4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ge of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #geaa4 ,convicted sex offender as grounds for denial4 4 #aafjc4 ,sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for suspension or revocation 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #gg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ggjd the following3 #ggjd;a4 ,sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for suspension or revocation 7a7 ,sexual harassment ,if it is shown at a hearing under this chapter that a holder of a license1 certificate of registry1 or merchant mariner's document issued under this part1 within #e years before the beginning of the suspension and revocation proceedings1 is the subject of an official finding of sexual harassment1 then the license1 certificate of registry1 or merchant mariner's document may be suspended or revoked4 7b7 ,sexual assault ,if it is shown at a hearing under this chapter that a holder of a license1 certificate of registry1 or merchant mariner's document issued under this part1 within #aj years before the beginning of the suspension and revocation proceedings1 is the subject of an official finding of sexual assault1 then the license1 certificate of registry1 or merchant mariner's document shall be revoked4 7c7 ,official finding 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the term official finding means-- 7,a7 a legal proceeding or agency finding or decision that determines the individual committed sexual harassment or sexual assault in violation of any ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal law or regulation2 or 7,b7 a determination after an investigation by the ,coast ,guard that1 by a preponderance of the evidence1 the individual committed sexual harassment or sexual assault if the investigation affords appropriate due process rights to the subject of the investigation4 7#b7 ,administrative ,law ,judge review 7,a7 ,coast ,guard investigation ,a determination under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be reviewed and affirmed by an administrative law judge within the same proceeding as any suspension or revocation of a license1 certificate of registry1 or merchant mariner's document under subsection 7a7 or 7b74 7,b7 ,legal proceeding ,a determination under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 that an individual committed sexual harassment or sexual assault is conclusive in suspension and revocation proceedings4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ggjd the following3 #ggjd;a4 ,sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for suspension or revocation4 4 #aafjd4 ,accommodation2 notices ,section #aaaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#d7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7#c7 in subsection 7a7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 each crew berthing area shall be equipped with information regarding-- 7,a7 vessel owner or company policies prohibiting sexual assault and sexual harassment1 retaliation1 and drug and alcohol usage2 and 7,b7 procedures and resources to report crimes1 including sexual assault and sexual harassment1 including information-- 7i7 on the telephone number1 website address1 and email address for reporting allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment to the ,coast ,guard2 7ii7 on vessel owner or company procedures to report violations of company policy and access resources2 7iii7 on resources provided by outside organizations such as sexual assault hotlines and counseling2 7iv7 on the retention period for surveillance video recording after an incident of sexual harassment or sexual assault is reported2 and 7v7 additional items specified in regulations issued by1 and at the discretion of1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d7 by adding at the end the following3 ,in each washing space in a visible location there shall be information regarding procedures and resources to report crimes upon the vessel1 including sexual assault and sexual harassment1 and vessel owner or company policies prohibiting sexual assault and sexual harassment1 retaliation1 and drug and alcohol usage44 #aafje4 ,protection against discrimination ,section #baad7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,h71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 the seaman in good faith has reported or is about to report to the vessel owner1 ,coast ,guard or other appropriate ,federal agency or department sexual harassment or sexual assault against the seaman or knowledge of sexual harassment or sexual assault against another seaman2 2 and 7#b7 in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#a77;,b7 and inserting paragraph 7#a77;,c74 #aafjf4 ,alcohol at sea 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act under which the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall prepare an assessment to determine safe levels of alcohol consumption and possession by crew members aboard vessels of the ,united ,states engaged in commercial service1 except when such possession is associated with the commercial sale to individuals aboard the vessel who are not crew members4 7b7 ,assessment ,the assessment prepared pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 take into account the safety and security of every individual on the vessel2 7#b7 take into account reported incidences of sexual harassment or sexual assault1 as defined in section #baja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#c7 provide any appropriate recommendations for any changes to laws1 regulations1 or employer policies4 7c7 ,submission ,upon completion of the assessment under this section1 the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,commandant1 and the ,secretary the assessment prepared pursuant to subsection 7a74 7d7 ,regulations ,the ,commandant-- 7#a7 shall1 not later than #ahj days after receiving the submission of the assessment under subsection 7c71 review the changes to regulations recommended in such assessment2 and 7#b7 taking into account the safety and security of every individual on vessels of the ,united ,states engaged in commercial service1 may issue regulations relating to alcohol consumption on such vessels4 7e7 ,savings clause ,to the extent the ,commandant issues regulations establishing safe levels of alcohol consumption in accordance with subsection 7d71 the ,commandant may not issue regulations which prohibit-- 7#a7 the owner or operator of a vessel from imposing additional restrictions on the consumption of alcohol1 including the prohibition of the consumption of alcohol on such vessels2 and 7#b7 possession of alcohol associated with the commercial sale to individuals aboard the vessel who are not crew members4 7f7 ,report required ,if1 by the date that is #b years after the receipt of the assessment under subsection 7c71 the ,commandant does not issue regulations under subsection 7d71 the ,commandant shall provide a report by such date to the committees described in subsection 7c7-- 7#a7 containing the rationale for not issuing such regulations2 and 7#b7 providing other recommendations as necessary to ensure safety at sea4 #aafjg4 ,surveillance requirements 7a7 ,in general ,part ,b of subtitle ,,ii of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #di ,oceangoing ,non-,passenger ,commercial ,vessels ,sec4 #dija4 ,surveillance requirements4 #dija4 ,surveillance requirements 7a7 ,in general ,a vessel engaged in commercial service that does not carry passengers1 shall maintain a video surveillance system4 7b7 ,applicability ,the requirements in this section shall apply to-- 7#a7 documented vessels with overnight accommodations for at least #aj individuals on board that are-- 7,a7 on a voyage of at least #fjj miles and crosses seaward of the ,boundary ,line2 or 7,b7 at least #bd meters 7#gi feet7 in overall length and required to have a load line under chapter #ea2 7#b7 documented vessels of at least #ejj gross tons as measured under section #adejb1 or an alternate tonnage measured under section #adcjb as prescribed by the ,secretary under section #adajd on an international voyage2 and 7#c7 vessels with overnight accommodations for at least #aj individuals on board that are operating for no less than #gb hours on waters superjacent to the outer ,continental ,shelf 7as defined in section #b7;a7 of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca7;a774 7c7 ,placement of video and audio surveillance equipment 7#a7 ,in general ,the owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall install video and audio surveillance equipment aboard the vessel not later than #b years after enactment of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb1 or during the next scheduled drydock1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,locations ,video and audio surveillance equipment shall be placed in passageways on to which doors from staterooms open4 ,such equipment shall be placed in a manner ensuring the visibility of every door in each such passageway4 7d7 ,notice of video and audio surveillance ,the owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall provide clear and conspicuous signs on board the vessel notifying the crew of the presence of video and audio surveillance equipment4 7e7 ,access to video and audio records ,the owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall ensure that access to records of video and audio surveillance is not used as part of a labor action against a crew member or employment dispute unless used in a criminal or civil action4 7f7 ,retention requirements ,the owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall retain all records of audio and video surveillance for not less than #a year after the footage is obtained4 ,any video and audio surveillance found to be associated with an alleged incident should be preserved for not less than #e years from the date of the alleged incident4 7g7 ,personnel training ,a vessel owner or employer of a seafarer shall provide training for all individuals employed by the owner or employer for the purpose of responding to incidents of sexual assault or sexual harassment1 including-- 7#a7 such training to ensure the individuals-- 7,a7 retain audio and visual records and other evidence objectively2 and 7,b7 act impartially without influence from the company or others2 and 7#b7 training on applicable ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local laws and regulations regarding sexual assault and sexual harassment investigations and reporting requirements4 7g7 ,definition of owner ,in this section1 the term owner means the owner1 charterer1 managing operator1 master1 or other individual in charge of a vessel4 7h7 ,exemption ,fishing vessels1 fish processing vessels1 and fish tender vessels are exempt from this section4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of chapters for subtitle ,,ii of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding after the item related to chapter #dg the following3 #di4,oceangoing ,non-,passenger ,commercial ,vessels#dija 4 #aafjh4 ,master key control 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ca of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cajf4 ,master key control system 7a7 ,in general ,the owner of a vessel subject to inspection under section #ccja shall-- 7#a7 ensure that such vessel is equipped with a vessel master key control system1 manual or electronic1 which provides controlled access to all copies of the vessel's master key of which access shall only be available to the individuals described in paragraph 7#b72 7#b7 establish a list of all crew1 identified by position1 allowed to access and use the master key and maintain such list upon the vessel1 within owner records and included in the vessel safety management system2 7#c7 record in a log book information on all access and use of the vessel's master key1 including-- 7,a7 dates and times of access2 7,b7 the room or location accessed2 and 7,c7 the name and rank of the crew member that used the master key2 and 7#d7 make the list under paragraph 7#b7 and the log book under paragraph 7#c7 available upon request to any agent of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 any member of the ,coast ,guard1 and any law enforcement officer performing official duties in the course and scope of an investigation4 7b7 ,prohibited use ,crew not included on the list described in subsection 7a77#b7 shall not have access to or use the master key unless in an emergency and shall immediately notify the master and owner of the vessel following use of such key4 7c7 ,requirements for log book ,the log book described in subsection 7a77#c7 and required to be included in a safety management system under section #cbjc7;a77#f7-- 7#a7 may be electronic2 and 7#b7 shall be located in a centralized location that is readily accessible to law enforcement personnel4 7d7 ,penalty ,any crew member who uses the master key without having been granted access pursuant to subsection 7a77#b7 shall be liable to the ,united ,states ,government for a civil penalty of not more than #a1jjj and may be subject to suspension or revocation under section #ggjc4 7e7 ,exemption ,this section shall not apply to vessels subject to section #cejg7;f74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ca of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cajf4 ,master key control system4 4 #aafji4 ,requirement to report sexual assault and harassment ,section #ajajd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,mandatory reporting by responsible entity of a vessel 7#a7 ,in general ,the responsible entity of a vessel shall report to the ,commandant any complaint or incident of harassment1 sexual harassment1 or sexual assault in violation of employer policy or law1 of which such entity is made aware4 7#b7 ,penalty ,a responsible entity of a vessel who knowingly fails to report in compliance with paragraph 7#a7 is liable to the ,united ,states ,government for a civil penalty of not more than #ej1jjj4 7b7 ,reporting procedures 7#a7 ,responsible entity of a vessel reporting ,a report required under subsection 7a7 shall be made immediately after the responsible entity of a vessel gains knowledge of a sexual assault or sexual harassment incident by the fastest telecommunication channel available to-- 7,a7 a single entity in the ,coast ,guard designated by the ,commandant to receive such reports2 and 7,b7 the appropriate officer or agency of the government of the country in whose waters the incident occurs4 7#b7 ,contents ,such shall include1 to the best of the knowledge of the individual making the report-- 7,a7 the name1 official position or role in relation to the vessel1 and contact information of such individual2 7,b7 the name and official number of the documented vessel2 7,c7 the time and date of the incident2 7,d7 the geographic position or location of the vessel when the incident occurred2 and 7,e7 a brief description of the alleged sexual harassment or sexual assault being reported4 7#c7 ,receiving reports2 collection of information 7,a7 ,receiving reports ,with respect to reports submitted under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant-- 7i7 may establish additional reporting procedures1 including procedures for receiving reports through-- 7,i7 a single telephone number that is continuously manned at all times2 and 7,,ii7 a single email address that is continuously monitored2 and 7ii7 shall use procedures that include preserving evidence in such reports and providing emergency service referrals4 7,b7 ,collection of information ,after receipt of the report made under subsection 7a71 the ,coast ,guard shall collect information related to the identity of each alleged victim1 alleged perpetrator1 and any witnesses identified in the report through means designed to protect1 to the extent practicable1 the personal identifiable information of such individuals4 7c7 ,subpoena authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant may compel the testimony of witnesses and the production of any evidence by subpoena to determine compliance with this section4 7#b7 ,jurisdictional limits ,the jurisdictional limits of a subpoena issued under this section are the same as1 and are enforceable in the same manner as1 subpoenas issued under chapter #fc of this title4 7d7 ,company after-action summary 7#a7 ,a responsible entity of a vessel that makes a report under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7,a7 submit to the ,commandant a document with detailed information to describe the actions taken by such entity after becoming aware of the sexual assault or sexual harassment incident1 including the results of any investigation into the complaint or incident and any action taken against the offending individual2 and 7,b7 make such submission not later than #aj days after such entity made the report under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,civil penalty ,a responsible entity of a vessel that fails to comply with paragraph 7#a7 is liable to the ,united ,states ,government for a civil penalty of #be1jjj and #ejj shall be added for each day of noncompliance1 except that the total amount of a penalty with respect to a complaint or incident shall not exceed #ej1jjj per violation4 7e7 ,investigatory audit ,the ,commandant shall periodically perform an audit or other systematic review of the submissions made under this section to determine if there were any failures to comply with the requirements of this section4 7f7 ,applicability2 ,regulations 7#a7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary may issue regulations to implement the requirements of this section4 7#b7 ,interim reports ,any report required to be made to the ,commandant under this section shall be made to the ,coast ,guard ,national ,command ,center1 until regulations implementing the procedures required by this section are issued4 7g7 ,definition of responsible entity of a vessel ,in this section1 the term responsible entity of a vessel means-- 7#a7 the owner1 master1 or managing operator of a documented vessel engaged in commercial service2 or 7#b7 the employer of a seafarer on such a vessel4 4 #aafaj4 ,safety management system 7a7 ,safety management system ,section #cbjc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 with respect to sexual harassment and sexual assault1 procedures for1 and annual training requirements for all responsible persons and vessels to which this chapter applies on-- 7,a7 prevention2 7,b7 bystander intervention2 7,c7 reporting2 7,d7 response2 and 7,e7 investigation2 7#f7 the list required under section #cajf7;a77#b7 and the log book required under section #cajf7;a77#c72 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,procedures and training requirements ,in prescribing regulations for the procedures and training requirements described in subsection 7a77#e71 such procedures and requirements shall be consistent with the requirements to report sexual harassment or sexual assault under section #ajajd4 7c7 ,audits 7#a7 ,certificates 7,a7 ,suspension ,during an audit of a safety management system of a vessel required under section #ajajd7;e71 the ,secretary may suspend the ,safety ,management ,certificate issued for the vessel under section #cbje and issue a separate ,safety ,management ,certificate for the vessel to be in effect for a #c-month period beginning on the date of the issuance of such separate certificate4 7,b7 ,revocation ,at the conclusion of an audit of a safety management system required under section #ajajd7;e71 the ,secretary shall revoke the ,safety ,management ,certificate issued for the vessel under section #cbje if the ,secretary determines-- 7i7 that the holder of the ,safety ,management ,certificate knowingly1 or repeatedly1 failed to comply with section #ajajd2 or 7ii7 other failure of the safety management system resulted in the failure to comply with such section4 7#b7 ,documents of compliance 7,a7 ,in general ,following an audit of the safety management system of a vessel required under section #ajajd7;e71 the ,secretary may audit the safety management system of the responsible person for the vessel4 7,b7 ,suspension ,during an audit under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may suspend the ,document of ,compliance issued to the responsible person under section #cbje and issue a separate ,document of ,compliance to such person to be in effect for a #c-month period beginning on the date of the issuance of such separate document4 7,c7 ,revocation ,at the conclusion of an assessment or an audit of a safety management system under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall revoke the ,document of ,compliance issued to the responsible person if the ,secretary determines-- 7i7 that the holder of the ,document of ,compliance knowingly1 or repeatedly1 failed to comply with section #ajajd2 or 7ii7 that other failure of the safety management system resulted in the failure to comply with such section4 4 7b7 ,verification of compliance ,section #cbje7;c77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 or upon discovery from other sources of information acquired by the ,coast ,guard1 including a discovery made during an audit or systematic review conducted under section #ajajd7;e7 of a failure of a responsible person or vessel to comply with a requirement of a safety management system for which a ,safety ,management ,certificate and a ,document of compliance has been issued under this section1 including a failure to comply with regulations prescribed under section #cbjc7;a77#g7 and 7#h71 after periodically4 #aafaa4 ,reports to ,congress 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #aja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajaje4 ,reports to ,congress 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb1 and on an annual basis thereafter1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 the number of reports received under section #ajajd2 7#b7 the number of penalties issued under such section2 7#c7 the number of open investigations under such section1 completed investigations under such section1 and the outcomes of such open or completed investigations2 7#d7 the number of assessments or audits conducted under section #cbjc and the outcome of those assessments or audits2 7#e7 a statistical analysis of compliance with the safety management system criteria under section #cbjc2 7#f7 the number of credentials denied or revoked due to sexual harassment1 sexual assault1 or related offenses2 and 7#g7 recommendations to support efforts of the ,coast ,guard to improve investigations and oversight of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the maritime sector1 including funding requirements and legislative change proposals necessary to ensure compliance with title ,,cxvi of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb and the amendments made by such title4 7b7 ,privacy ,in collecting the information required under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall collect such information in a manner that protects the privacy rights of individuals who are subjects of such information4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #aja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajaje4 ,reports to ,congress4 4 ,,cxvii ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,a ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps #aagja4 ,definitions ,section #bab7;b7 of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,under ,secretary ,the term ,under ,secretary means the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere4 4 #aagjb4 ,requirement for appointments ,section #bba7;c7 of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjba7;c77 is amended by striking may not be given and inserting the following3 may-- 7#a7 be given only to an individual who is a citizen of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 not be given4 4 #aagjc4 ,repeal of requirement to promote ensigns after #c years of service 7a7 ,in general ,section #bbc of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbc7 is amended to read as follows3 #bbc4 ,separation of ensigns found not fully qualified ,if an officer in the permanent grade of ensign is at any time found not fully qualified1 the officer's commission shall be revoked and the officer shall be separated from the commissioned service4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of the ,act entitled ,an ,act to reauthorize the ,hydrographic ,services ,improvement ,act of #aiih1 and for other purposes 7,public ,law #ajg-cgb7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bbc and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #bbc4 ,separation of ensigns found not fully qualified4 4 #aagjd4 ,authority to provide awards and decorations 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbj4 ,awards and decorations ,the ,under ,secretary may provide ribbons1 medals1 badges1 trophies1 and similar devices to members of the commissioned officer corps of the ,administration and to members of other uniformed services for service and achievement in support of the missions of the ,administration4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of the ,act entitled ,an ,act to reauthorize the ,hydrographic ,services ,improvement ,act of #aiih1 and for other purposes 7,public ,law #ajg-cgb7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bai the following3 ,sec4 #bbj4 ,awards and decorations4 4 #aagje4 ,retirement and separation 7a7 ,involuntary retirement or separation ,section #bda7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjda7;a77#a77 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 an officer in the permanent grade of captain or commander may-- 7,a7 except as provided by subparagraph 7,b71 be transferred to the retired list2 or 7,b7 if the officer is not qualified for retirement1 be separated from service2 and 4 7b7 ,retirement for age ,section #bdc7;a7 of that ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjdc7;a77 is amended by striking be retired and inserting be retired or separated 7as specified in section #abea7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7c7 ,retirement or separation based on years of creditable service ,section #bfa7;a7 of that ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjga7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ag7 through 7#bf7 as paragraphs 7#ah7 through 7#bg71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#af7 the following3 7#ag7 ,section #abea7;e71 relating to retirement or separation based on years of creditable service4 4 #aagjf4 ,improving professional mariner staffing 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,e of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjga et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bfi;,b4 ,shore leave for professional mariners 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary may prescribe regulations relating to shore leave for professional mariners without regard to the requirements of section #fcje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,requirements ,the regulations prescribed under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 require that a professional mariner serving aboard an ocean-going vessel be granted a leave of absence of #d days per pay period2 and 7#b7 provide that a professional mariner serving in a temporary promotion position aboard a vessel may be paid the difference between such mariner's temporary and permanent rates of pay for leave accrued while serving in the temporary promotion position4 7c7 ,professional mariner defined ,in this section1 the term professional mariner means an individual employed on a vessel of the ,administration who has the necessary expertise to serve in the engineering1 deck1 steward1 electronic technician1 or survey department4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of the ,act entitled ,an ,act to reauthorize the ,hydrographic ,services ,improvement ,act of #aiih1 and for other purposes 7,public ,law #ajg-cgb7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bfi;,a the following3 ,sec4 #bfi;,b4 ,shore leave for professional mariners4 4 #aagjg4 ,legal assistance ,section #ajdd7;a77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or the commissioned officer corps of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration after ,public ,health ,service4 #aagjh4 ,acquisition of aircraft for agency air1 atmosphere1 and weather reconnaissance and research mission 7a7 ,increased fleet capacity 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere shall acquire adequate aircraft platforms with the necessary observation and modification requirements-- 7,a7 to meet agency-wide air reconnaissance and research mission requirements1 particularly with respect to hurricanes and tropical cyclones1 and also for atmospheric chemistry1 climate1 air quality for public health1 full-season fire weather research and operations1 full-season atmospheric river air reconnaissance observations1 and other mission areas2 and 7,b7 to ensure data and information collected by the aircraft are made available to all users for research and operations purposes4 7#b7 ,contracts ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,under ,secretary shall negotiate and enter into #a or more contracts or other agreements1 to the extent practicable and necessary1 with #a or more governmental or nongovernmental entities4 7b7 ,acquisition of aircraft ,to replace ,,wp-#c;,d aircraft ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,under ,secretary may enter into a contract for the acquisition of up to #f aircraft to replace the ,,wp-#c;,d aircraft that provides for-- 7#a7 the first newly acquired aircraft to be fully operational before the retirement of the last ,,wp-#c;,d aircraft operated by the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 and 7#b7 the second newly acquired aircraft to be fully operational not later than #a year after the first such aircraft is required to be fully operational under subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,acquisition of aircraft to replace end of life-cycle aircraft ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,under ,secretary shall maintain the ability of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration to meet agency air reconnaissance and research mission requirements by acquiring new aircraft prior to the end of the service life of the aircraft being replaced with sufficient lead time that the replacement aircraft is fully operation prior to the retirement of the aircraft it is replacing4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,for fiscal year #bjbc1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,under ,secretary #hjj1jjj1jjj for the acquisition of aircraft under this section4 #aagji4 ,report on professional mariner staffing models 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report on staffing issues relating to professional mariners within the ,office of ,marine and ,aviation ,operations of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7b7 ,elements ,in conducting the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall consider-- 7#a7 the challenges the ,office of ,marine and ,aviation ,operations faces in recruiting and retaining qualified professional mariners2 7#b7 workforce planning efforts to address such challenges2 and 7#c7 other models or approaches that exist1 or are under consideration1 to provide incentives for the retention of qualified professional mariners4 7c7 ,professional mariner defined ,in this section1 the term professional mariner means an individual employed on a vessel of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration who has the necessary expertise to serve in the engineering1 deck1 steward1 or survey department4 ,b ,other ,matters #aagaj4 ,conveyance of certain property of ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration in ,juneau1 ,alaska 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,city ,the term ,city means the ,city and ,borough of ,juneau1 ,alaska4 7#b7 ,master ,plan ,the term ,master ,plan means the ,juneau ,small ,cruise ,ship ,infrastructure ,master ,plan released by the ,docks and ,harbors ,board and ,port of ,juneau for the ,city and dated ,march #bjba4 7#c7 ,property ,the term ,property means the parcel of real property consisting of approximately #b4d acres1 including tidelands1 owned by the ,united ,states and under administrative custody and control of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and located at #bej ,egan ,drive1 ,juneau1 ,alaska1 including any improvements thereon that are not authorized or required by another provision of law to be conveyed to a specific individual or entity4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere and the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7b7 ,conveyance authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may convey1 at fair market value1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the ,property1 subject to the restrictions in subsections 7b77#b7 and 7c7 and the requirements of this section4 7#b7 ,restriction ,the ,secretary may not take action under this section until the ,commandant notifies the ,secretary in writing that the ,coast ,guard does not have an interest in acquiring the property1 or a period of #ahj calendar days expires following the date of enactment of this section4 7#c7 ,notification expiration ,if1 the ,secretary has not received notification under paragraph 7#b7 at the end of the #ahj calendar day period1 the ,secretary and the ,commandant shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate in writing that no notification has been received4 7#d7 ,termination of authority ,the authority provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on the date that is #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,transfer of property to ,coast ,guard 7#a7 ,in general ,if not later than #ahj calendar days after the date of enactment of this ,act the ,commandant notifies the ,secretary that the ,coast ,guard has an interest in the ,property1 the ,secretary shall transfer the ,property to the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,transfer ,any transfer performed pursuant to this subsection shall-- 7,a7 occur not later than #a year of any written notification required under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 include within the transfer from the ,department of ,commerce to the ,coast ,guard all legal obligations attached to ownership or administrative control of the ,property1 interest therein1 or improvements thereto1 including environmental compliance and restoration liabilities and historical preservation liabilities and responsibilities2 7,c7 be at no cost to the ,department of ,commerce1 to include all land survey costs2 7,d7 not affect or limit any remaining real property interests held by the ,department of ,commerce on any real property subject to such transfer2 and 7,e7 be accompanied by a memorandum of agreement between the ,coast ,guard and the ,department of ,commerce to require the ,commandant to allow-- 7i7 future access to1 and use of1 the ,property1 including use of available pier space1 to accommodate the reasonable expectations of the ,secretary for future operational and logistical needs in southeast ,alaska2 and 7ii7 continued access to1 and use of1 existing facilities on the ,property1 including a warehouse and machine shop1 unless the ,commandant determines that the ,property on which the facilities are located is needed to support polar operations1 at which time the ,coast ,guard shall provide the ,department of ,commerce access to and use of comparable space in reasonable proximity to the existing facilities4 7d7 ,right of first refusal ,if the ,coast ,guard does not transfer the ,property under subsection 7c71 the ,city shall have the right of first refusal with respect to the purchase1 at fair market value1 of the ,property4 7e7 ,survey ,the exact acreage and legal description of the ,property shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary4 7f7 ,condition2 quitclaim deed ,if the ,property is conveyed under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,property shall be conveyed-- 7#a7 in an as is1 where is condition2 and 7#b7 via a quitclaim deed4 7g7 ,fair market value 7#a7 ,in general ,the fair market value of the ,property shall be-- 7,a7 determined by an appraisal that-- 7i7 is conducted by an independent appraiser selected by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 meets the requirements of paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 adjusted1 at the ,secretary's discretion1 based on the factors described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,appraisal requirements ,an appraisal conducted under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall be conducted in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards1 including the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice4 7#c7 ,factors ,the factors described in this paragraph are-- 7,a7 matters of equity and fairness2 7,b7 actions taken by the ,city regarding the ,property1 if the ,city exercises the right of first refusal under subsection 7d71 including-- 7i7 comprehensive waterfront planning1 site development1 and other redevelopment activities supported by the ,city in proximity to the ,property in furtherance of the ,master ,plan2 7ii7 in-kind contributions made to facilitate and support use of the ,property by governmental agencies2 and 7iii7 any maintenance expenses1 capital improvement1 or emergency expenditures made necessary to ensure public safety and access to and from the ,property2 and 7,c7 such other factors as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7h7 ,costs of conveyance ,if the ,city exercises the right of first refusal under subsection 7d71 all reasonable and necessary costs1 including real estate transaction and environmental documentation costs1 associated with the conveyance of the ,property to the ,city under this section may be shared equitably by the ,secretary and the ,city1 as determined by the ,secretary1 including with the ,city providing in-kind contributions for any or all of such costs4 7i7 ,proceeds ,any proceeds from a conveyance of the ,property under subsection 7b77#a7 shall-- 7#a7 be credited as discretionary offsetting collections to the applicable appropriations accounts or funds of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration that exists as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 be used to cover costs associated with the conveyance of the ,property1 related relocation efforts1 and other facility and infrastructure projects in ,alaska and shall be made available for such purposes only to the extent and in the amounts provided in advance in appropriations ,acts4 7j7 ,memorandum of agreement ,if the ,city exercises the right of first refusal under subsection 7d71 before finalizing a conveyance to the ,city under this section1 the ,secretary and the ,city shall enter into a memorandum of agreement to establish the terms under which the ,secretary shall have future access to1 and use of1 the ,property to accommodate the reasonable expectations of the ,secretary for future operational and logistical needs in southeast ,alaska4 7k7 ,reservation or easement for access and use ,the conveyance authorized under subsection 7b77#a7 shall be subject to a reservation providing1 or an easement granting1 the ,secretary1 at no cost to the ,united ,states1 a right to access and use the ,property that-- 7#a7 is compatible with the ,master ,plan2 and 7#b7 authorizes future operational access and use by other ,federal1 ,state1 and local government agencies that have customarily used the ,property4 7l7 ,liability ,in the event that the ,property is conveyed to the ,city of ,juneau the following shall apply3 7#a7 ,after conveyance ,an individual or entity to which a conveyance is made under this section shall hold the ,united ,states harmless from any liability with respect to activities carried out on or after the date and time of the conveyance of the ,property4 7#b7 ,before conveyance ,the ,united ,states shall remain responsible for any liability the ,united ,states incurred with respect to activities carried out by the ,united ,states on the ,property before the date and time of the conveyance of the ,property4 7m7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with a conveyance under this section as the ,secretary considers appropriate and reasonable to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7n7 ,environmental compliance ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect or limit the application of or obligation to comply with any applicable environmental law1 including-- 7#a7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 or 7#b7 section #abj7;h7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj7;h774 7o7 ,conveyance not a major ,federal action ,a conveyance under this section shall not be considered a major ,federal action for purposes of section #ajb7b7 of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7b774 ,,cxviii ,technical1 ,conforming1 and ,clarifying ,amendments #aahja4 ,terms and vacancies 7a7 ,in general ,section #dfaja7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking one year and inserting #b years2 and 7,b7 by striking #b terms and inserting #c terms2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking of the individual being succeeded and inserting to which such individual is appointed2 7,b7 by striking #b terms and inserting #c terms2 and 7,c7 by striking the predecessor of that and inserting such4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this section shall not apply to ,commissioners to whom section #djc7;b7 of the ,howard ,coble ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-bha7 applies4 #aahjb4 ,passenger vessel security and safety requirements ,section #cejg7k77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking at least #bej and inserting #bej or more2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 has overnight accommodations for #bej or more passengers2 and 4 #aahjc4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,section #cai7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #cca of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 and inserting section #ddhja of title #di4 7b7 ,section #aaef7;c7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #cca of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 and inserting section #ddhja of title #di4 #aahjd4 ,transportation worker identification credential technical amendments 7a7 ,in general ,section #gjaje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking security cards and inserting worker identification credentials2 7#b7 by striking transportation security card each place it appears and inserting transportation worker identification credential2 7#c7 by striking transportation security cards each place it appears and inserting transportation worker identification credentials2 7#d7 by striking card each place it appears and inserting credential2 7#e7 in the heading for subsection 7b7 by striking cards and inserting credentials2 7#f7 in subsection 7g7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for and inserting ,administrator of2 7#g7 by striking subsection 7i7 and redesignating subsections 7j7 and 7k7 as subsections 7i7 and 7j71 respectively2 7#h7 by striking subsection 7l7 and redesignating subsections 7m7 through 7q7 as subsections 7k7 through 7o71 respectively2 7#i7 in subsection 7j71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading by striking security card and inserting worker identification credential2 and 7,b7 in the heading for paragraph 7#b7 by striking security cards and inserting worker identification credential2 7#aj7 in subsection 7k77#a71 as so redesignated1 by striking subsection 7k77#c7 and inserting subsection 7j77#c72 7#aa7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 of subsection 7k71 as so redesignated2 and 7#ab7 in subsection 7o71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading by striking security card and inserting worker identification credential2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7k77#c7 and inserting subsection 7j77#c72 and 7ii7 by striking ,this plan shall and inserting ,such receipt and activation shall2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking on-site activation capability and inserting on-site receipt and activation of transportation worker identification credentials4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item related to section #gjaje and inserting the following3 #gjaje4 ,transportation worker identification credentials4 4 7c7 ,limitation on implementation ,the ,secretary may not implement the rule entitled ,transportation ,worker ,identification ,credential 7,,twic7-,reader ,requirements 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #egfea7 for covered facilities before ,may #h1 #bjbf4 7d7 ,covered facilities defined ,in this section1 the term covered facilities means-- 7#a7 facilities that handle ,certain ,dangerous ,cargoes in bulk and transfer such cargoes from or to a vessel2 7#b7 facilities that handle ,certain ,dangerous ,cargoes in bulk1 but do not transfer it from or to a vessel2 and 7#c7 facilities that receive vessels carrying ,certain ,dangerous ,cargoes in bulk but1 during the vessel-to-facility interface1 do not transfer it from or to the vessel4 #aahje4 ,reinstatement 7a7 ,reinstatement ,the text of section #ab7;a7 of the ,act of ,june #ba1 #aidj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ebb7;a771 popularly known as the ,truman-,hobbs ,act1 is-- 7#a7 reinstated as it appeared on the day before the date of the enactment of section #hejg7;b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #dged72 and 7#b7 redesignated as the sole text of section #ab of the ,act of ,june #ba1 #aidj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ebb74 7b7 ,effective date ,the provision reinstated under subsection 7a7 shall be treated as if such section #hejg7;b7 had never taken effect4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,the provision reinstated under subsection 7a7 is amended by striking 1 except to the extent provided in this section4 #aahjf4 ,determination of budgetary effects ,the budgetary effects of this ,act1 for the purpose of complying with the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj1 shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ,budgetary ,effects of ,,paygo ,legislation for this ,act1 submitted for printing in the ,congressional ,record by the ,chairman of the ,house ,budget ,committee1 provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage4 #aahjg4 ,technical amendment 7a7 ,in general ,section #fcjd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subpena and inserting subpoena each place it appears2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7 by striking subpenas and inserting subpoenas4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #fc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #fcjd and inserting the following3 #fcjd4 ,subpoena authority4 4 #aahjh4 ,lighthouse service amendments 7a7 ,repeals ,the following provisions are repealed3 7#a7 ,sections #a1 #b1 and #c of the ,act of ,march #f1 #ahif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dgd74 7#b7 ,section #d of the ,act of ,june #ag1 #aiaj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gaa2 #gba74 7#c7 ,the first sentence of section #b of the ,act of ,july #bg1 #aiab 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gab74 7#d7 ,section #aj of the ,act of ,june #ag1 #aiaj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gac74 7#e7 ,section #f of the ,act of ,june #ag1 #aiaj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gad74 7#f7 ,section #e of the ,act of ,june #ag1 #aiaj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gae74 7#g7 ,section #dfgi of the ,revised ,statutes4 7#h7 ,section #d of the ,act of ,may #ad1 #aijh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gcg74 7#i7 ,the first sentence of the sixteenth paragraph of the section entitled ,coast ,guard under the heading ,treasury ,department of the ,act of ,june #e1 #aibj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gch74 7#aj7 ,section #g of the ,act of ,june #bj1 #aiah 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gdd74 7#aa7 ,section #b of the ,act of ,may #ac1 #aich 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gdh;a74 7#ab7 ,the ,act of ,june #ae1 #aich 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #geb;b74 7#ac7 ,the last proviso of the second paragraph of the section entitled ,lighthouse ,service under the heading ,department of ,commerce of the ,act of ,november #d1 #aiah 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gfc74 7#ad7 ,section #g of the ,act of ,june #f1 #aidj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gfc;a-#b74 7#ae7 ,the last paragraph of the section entitled ,lighthouse ,service under the heading ,department of ,commerce of the ,act of ,march #d1 #aiba 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gfd74 7#af7 ,sections #a and #b of the ,act of ,march #d1 #aibe 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gfe2 #gff74 7#ag7 ,section #e of the ,act of ,august #ai1 #aiej 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gge74 7#ah7 ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the items relating to such subchapter in the analysis for chapter #be of such title4 7b7 ,operation of repeals ,the repeals under paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 of subsection 7a7 shall not affect the operation of section #ajc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,transfer ,chapter #cac of the ,act of ,september #ae1 #aibb is transferred to appear at the end of subchapter ,,iii of chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 redesignated as section #edh of such title1 and amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,that hereafter the ,commissioner of ,lighthouses and insert ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7#b7 by striking ,lighthouse ,service and inserting ,coast ,guard4 ,clerk4